Alecto Smoke Detector SA300 User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Alecto

Table of Contents

Alecto Smoke Detector SA300
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION LOCATIONS FOR THE SA300
DO NOT INSTALL IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
USING, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
TECNICAL SPECIFICATION
References
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Alecto Smoke Detector SA300

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RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION LOCATIONS FOR THE SA300

Install the first smoke detector near the bedroom. Ensure that it is placed so, if it would detect fire, at least one exit route would still be accessible. We recommend to place one alarm near each potential blockade of your exit route, so you are alerted before a fire would block off escape.
Use multiple smoke detectors to increase safety and ensure an alert before the escape route is blocked.
Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your house.
Install at least one smoke detector in each room where people smoke or where there is equipment that may potentially cause a fire.
Smoke and heat will first move upwards towards the ceiling; after that the smoke and heat will travel horizontally.
Install the detector on the ceiling. Except for rooms smaller than 1m, you should stay at least 50 cm away from the wall and 60cm from any corner. Smoke and heat do not gather in such corners, preventing the detector from alerting you on time.

DO NOT INSTALL IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

The kitchen; Steam from cooking might give a false alarm.
The shower or bathroom; water damp might cause a false alarm and the moist environment might damage the detector.
The garage: The car exhaust might cause a false alarm.
In front of a fan or nearby the exhaust of an air conditioner or heater.
In a ceiling nook.
In rooms where the temperature could reach below 0°C or beyond 40°C.
Do not paint or otherwise cover this smoke detector.

INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Place the ceiling plate in a suitable location using plugs and screws on the ceiling. Then screw the detector onto the ceiling plate. Press the center of the detector (test button) for 10 seconds until the red LED flashes 1x and beeps. The SA300 has just been switched on. Immediately carry out a first test by pressing the center of the detector (test button) once. see also heading “Testing”.

USING, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

Using:
The smoke detector is in operation after the SA300 is activated. Immediately after activating the smoke detector, the red LED gives 1x flash and 1x beep. The green LED will now light up briefly about every 60 seconds. Once smoke is detected, the alarm will sound. Once the smoke disappears, the smoke alarm will stop automatically.

Test:
The entire front of the detector forms the TEST button, press the front center to test the SA300. Press and hold the test button for 1 second. Within 7 seconds, the SA300 gives 2x a series of 3 beeps and a red LED under the housing lights up 3x. Then the alarm is still working correctly. Preferably check the detector every week. In alarm status, the smoke detector generates at least 85dB(A) sound pressure. Do not test the smoke detector with candles, open fire, cigarettes or similar but use the test button.

Hush function:
The Hush function allows the user to decrease the smoke detectors sensitivity during an alarm. By pressing the “HUSH/TEST” button the smoke detector is decreased for a period of 10 minutes. The red led flashes 1x every 8 seconds in Hush mode. After 10 minutes the smoke detector resets to its default sensitivity. For example, this can be used when the smoke detector gives alarm during cooking.

ATTENTION:

If the cause of an alarm is unclear, assume it’s caused by fire. Immediately evacuate the building.
Keep the smoke detectors out of range of children.
Protect against dust during renovations. Without protection, the smoke detectors will lose their functionality

Maintenance:
The smoke detector is maintenance-free. In very dusty rooms they may be cleaned by vacuum.

PLAN AN ESCAPE ROUTE:

Make a map and mark all locations of doors and windows and a possible escape route. Note that you may need an escape ladder on high floors.
Ensure everyone in the house knows the sound the smoke alarms produce and regularly practice use of the escape route.
Leave the house immediately according to the plan when hearing the alarm. Every second counts: so respond quickly. If you do not notice smoke or heat, check if everyone in the house is in a secure location.
Do not open any doors without feeling wether the door is warm or if there is smoke coming from underneath the doors. If it is, do not open that door. If the door is cold, put your shoulder firmly against the door and open it a small amount to check for any heat or smoke first.
If there is much smoke, keep low and take shallow breaths, preferably through a moist towel. Call the fire department as soon as you are safe outside.

REPLACING THE BATTERIES

The detector is supplied using a built-in lithium battery. Under normal conditions the battery will last at least ten years. If the detector is about to need replacement, the smoke detector will make a beep sound every 60 seconds for at least 30 days. If the smoke detector does not function, please contact your supplier.
ENVIRONMENT:
Do not throw away used batteries, but recycle them using your local chemical depot. Product may not be thrown out as normal waste, but must be recycled as electrical waste.