Olympia Electronics BS-506/ALKALINE Battery Operated Smoke Alarm User Manual

Olympia Electronics BS-506/ALKALINE Battery Operated Smoke Alarm

Product Information

The BS-506 is a battery operated smoke alarm with an optical sensor for installation in residential buildings, apartments, and rooms. It is designed to provide an early warning of fire events, giving enough time for people to evacuate the building/room. The smoke alarm is powered by two replaceable alkaline AA batteries and has a battery life of 7 years. It has a sensitivity of 0.110 dB/m and produces an acoustic alarm sound of over 85dB (A) at a distance of 3 meters. The smoke alarm is compliant with EN 14604:2008 standards and has an IP20 protection rating. It comes with a warranty and is manufactured by Olympia Electronics, a European manufacturer.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Remove the smoke alarm from the mounting plate following Step 1 of the installation instructions.
2. Clean the device as described in the maintenance paragraph.
3. Replace the old batteries with a new pair. Use recommended batteries for more reliable operation.
4. Place the smoke alarm on the mounting plate and secure it by turning it clockwise.
5. Test the correct operation of your smoke alarm as described in the Device Test paragraph. If no sound is generated, the smoke alarm must be replaced immediately.

Recycling and Disposal:
The WEEE symbol on the product indicates that it and the batteries must be disposed of separately from other household waste. When they reach their end of life, take them to a designated waste collection point in your area to ensure safe disposal or recycling. This helps protect the environment, human health, and natural resources.

Troubleshooting:
If you experience false alarms caused by dust or steam, clean the smoke alarm as described in the maintenance paragraph. After replacing the batteries, the device performs an auto-adjusting process in an 8-hour period to establish its operation. If a false alarm occurs within this period, it is important to clean the smoke alarm again.

Package Contents

• 1 Smoke alarm
• 2 AA Batteries (installed)
• 1 Mounting accessories
• 1 Manual

General

The BS-506 is a battery operated smoke alarm with an optical sensor for installation in residential buildings, apartments and rooms. Smoke alarms are designed to provide an early warning of fire events giving enough time for people to evacuate the building/room. Always consult local regulations for smoke alarms.

CAUTION!!

• To prevent injury, the device must be securely attached to the ceiling in accordance with the installation instructions.
• Batteries should be protected from excessive heat, such as direct light beams or fire.
• Do not paint or cover the smoke alarm.
• Do not install the smoke alarm in direct sunlight. Keep at least 0.5m from light sources.
• Consult the manufacturer’s advice if the device doesn’t work properly.
• Due to the loudness of the alarm, make sure that you always stand at arm’s length distance from the unit when you are testing.
• Do not install the smoke alarm close to ventilation points.
• Do not install the smoke alarm in leisure accommodation vehicles

DEVICE TEST
A Device Test is performed when the TEST button is pressed for more than 1 second. If the device works properly it will produce a loud alarm sound. When the TEST button is released, the alarm sound will stop and the device enters the Hush mode. After a time of 9 minutes returns to normal (stand by) operation.

LOW BATTERY MODE
If the battery’s level is low, the horn will sound as a short pulse every 43 seconds which continues until the batteries are replaced. If a low battery condition exists, a Low Battery Hush mode can be selected by pressing the TEST button, the Red LED will turn on to indicate the low battery condition. After the TEST button is released, the unit enters Low Battery Hush mode and the device is silenced for 8 hours. At the end of the 8 hours, the audible indication will resume. The activation of the TEST button will also initiate the 9 minutes Hush mode.

HUSH
When the device is in Alarm condition, every Device Test will initiate the Hush mode. When Hush mode is started, the unit immediately resets out of Alarm condition and the horn is silenced. The Hush mode duration is 9 minutes and the Red LED flashes faster, after this period expires, the unit goes back to its normal operation. During Hush mode, the device’s sensitivity is reduced and a higher Smoke concentration is needed, to place the unit again into an Alarm condition. Also, Hush mode can be canceled from the user by performing a new Device Test.

ALARM MEMORY
The Alarm Memory allows easy identification of any unit that had previously been in Alarm. When a smoke alarm exits an Alarm condition, the Yellow LED flashes three times and this pattern repeats every 43 seconds. This visual indication will stop after a period of 24 hours. The user will still be able to identify a unit that had previously been in Alarm, by pressing the TEST button, the horn will sound in short pulses and the Alarm memory resets. The initial 24 hour visual indication is not displayed when a low battery condition exists.

FAULT WARNING
When the smoke alarm is not functioning properly, it will turn into the Fault warning mode and produces three short acoustic signals every 43 seconds. Try cleaning the smoke alarm (see paragraph maintenance) otherwise replace it!

Installation instructions

NOTE!!!
If no sound is generated, the smoke alarm is not functioning properly and should not be used!

Maintenance

• Test the smoke alarm weekly for correct operation using the Device Test facility. If the smoke alarm functions correctly, it will generate a loud beep otherwise must be replaced immediately!
• Clean the smoke alarm once per month to remove dirt, dust or debris.
• Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush and vacuum all sides and covers of  the smoke alarm. Do not remove the top cover of the smoke alarm to clean it inside.
• Do not attempt to repair this smoke alarm. If the smoke alarm shows a damage it must be replaced!
• In accordance with EN14604 standard, is recommended to replace the device after 10 years of operation.

Battery Replacement

1. Remove smoke alarm from mounting plate following Step 1 of the installation instructions.
2. Clean the device as described in maintenance paragraph.
3. Replace the old batteries by a new pair. Use recommended batteries for more reliable operation.
4. Place the smoke alarm on the Mounting plate and secure it by turning it clockwise.
5. Test the correct operation of your smoke alarm as described in Device Test paragraph. If no sound is generated, the smoke alarm must be replaced immediately!

Recycling and Desposal

The WEEE symbol means that this product and batteries must be disposed separately from other household waste. When they reach their end of life, take them to a designated waste collection point in your area to guarantee a safe disposal or recycling. Protect the environment, human health and natural resources!

Troubleshooting

False alarm is often caused by dust or steam.
After a batteries replacement, the device performs an auto-adjusting process in 8 hours period to establish its operation. If false alarm happens within this period, it is important to clean the smoke alarm as described in maintenance paragraph.

Technical Characteristics

Signaling Overview

Operating Mode| Visible indication (flashes)| Acoustic Signal| Comment
---|---|---|---
NORMAL| 1 Red per 344 sec| None| Device functioning properly
TEST| 1 Red per sec| Alarm pattern| Device under test
ALARM| 1 Red per sec| Alarm Pattern| Smoke detected
HUSH| 1 Red per 10 sec| None| 9 min decreased sensitivity
ALARM MEMORY| 3 Yellow per 43 sec| None| Exited an alarm mode
LOW BATTERY| None| 1 short signal per 43 sec| Replace batteries
FAULT WARNING| None| 3 short signals per 43 sec| Replace the smoke alarm

Warranty

Olympia Electronics guarantees the quality, condition and operation of the goods. The period of warranty is specified in the official catalogue of Olympia Electronics and also in the technical leaflet, which accompanies each product. This warranty ceases to exist if the buyer does not follow the technical instructions included in official documents given by Olympia Electronics or if the buyer modifies the goods provided or has any repairs or re-setting done by a third party, unless Olympia Electronics has fully agreed to them in writing. Products that have been damaged can be returned to the premises of our company for repair or replacement, as long as the warranty period is valid.
Olympia Electronics reserves the right to repair or to replace the returned goods and to or not charge the buyer depending on the reason of defection. Olympia Electronics reserves the right to charge or not the buyer the transportation cost.

72nd km. O.N.R. Thessaloniki-Katerini
P.C. 60300 P.O. Box 06 Εginio Pierias Greece
www.olympia-electronics.com
[email protected]

References

• Olympia Electronics | Safety & Security Systems |

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