Alecto SA-210 Smoke Detector Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: Alecto

Table of Contents

Alecto SA-210 Smoke Detector
INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
IMPORTANT
USING, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE
Time-out function
Maintenance
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
ENVIRONMENT
References
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Alecto SA-210 Smoke Detector

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INTRODUCTION

The SA-210 is a smoke detector set for the discovery of fire in the first stage. If smoke develops, the SA-210 will give a loud beep of at least 85dB (A). We advise testing the smoke detectors weekly using the test button on the detectors. Save this manual in a safe place or inside the electricity meter cupboard.

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION LOCATIONS FOR THE SA-210:

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 placing one alarm near each potential blockade of your exit route, so you are alerted before a fire would block off your 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.

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DO NOT INSTALL IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

The kitchen; Steam from cooking might give a false alarm.
The shower or bathroom; water dampness 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

Attach the ceiling plate using the included plugs and screws to the ceiling at a location of your choice. Wall mounting is not recommended for smoke detection. Pull the yellow plate out of the ceiling side of the unit. Then put the detector to the ceiling plate and, twist it clockwise to lock it in place. Perform a first test by holding the test key for two seconds. Also see the paragraph: “Testing”.

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IMPORTANT

For optimal operation, we recommend mounting the smoke detector on the ceiling. See also the installation instructions. If ceiling mounting is not possible, we recommend that you place the smoke detector in the middle of a wall. The installation location must be in the natural airflow of the room and free of side walls or slopes.

USING, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE

Using

The smoke detector works if the yellow plate has been removed and the SA-210 has been mounted to the ceiling. The LED underneath the test button will now flash every 343 seconds. Once smoke is detected, the alarm will sound. Once the smoke disappears, the smoke alarm will stop automatically.

Hush function

The Hush function allows the user to decrease the smoke detector’s sensitivity during an alarm. By pressing the “HUSH/TEST” button the smoke detector is decreased for a period of 9 minutes. The red led flashes 1x every 9 seconds in Hush mode. After 19 minutes the smoke detector resets to its default sensitivity. For example, this can be used when the smoke detector gives an alarm during cooking.

Time-out function

The time-out function allows you to preventively lower the sensitivity of the smoke detector. By pressing the “HUSH/TEST” button without an active alarm, you reduce the smoke detector’s sensitivity for 9 minutes. The LED lights up 1x every 9 seconds during Hush mode.
After 9 minutes the smoke detector resets to its default sensitivity. You can use this mode for example when you know that a situation (for example cooking) will produce smoke and there is no danger.

Test

By pressing the “HUSH/TEST” button 1x, the alarm of the SA-210 will be checked. Keep the “HUSH/TEST” pressed for a minimum of 5 seconds. If you immediately hear 3 audio tones, the alarm is in excellent working condition. Check the alarm every week. In alarm status, the device generates 85dB(A) sound. Do not test the device using candles, open fire, cigarettes, etc.

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 the 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 the 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 whether 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 42 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. Products may not be thrown out as normal waste but must be recycled as electrical waste.

DECLARATION OF Performance
Is available at the following internet address: http://DOC.hesdo.com/SA- 210_DOP_1.pdf.

Photoelectric Smoke Alarm Device

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