ABUS RWM160 Smoke Detector User Manual

ABUS RWM160 Smoke Detector

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: RWM160 Smoke Alarm Device
• Model: RWM160
• Standards: EN 14604:2005/AC:2008
• Power Source: Non-rechargeable battery
• LED Indicator: Yes
• Alarm Type: Acoustic and Visual

Introduction
The RWM160 Smoke Alarm Device is designed to detect smoke particles in the air and provide timely warnings in case of potential fire hazards.

Features

• LED control light for status indication
• Acoustic alarm for alerting users
• Easy installation and activation process
• Low battery warning feature

Safety Instructions
It is crucial to carefully follow the safety guidelines provided in the user manual to ensure the proper functioning and reliability of the smoke alarm device.

Product Usage Instructions

Mounting and Activation

1. Secure the smoke alarm by twisting it clockwise on the mounting base.
2. Activate the device and listen for the audible signal confirming successful activation.

Status Indicators and Functions

Maintenance and Care
Regular cleaning and maintenance of the smoke alarm device is essential to ensure its proper functionality. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How often should I replace the battery?
  A: The battery should be replaced as soon as the low battery warning is indicated or at least once a year to ensure continuous operation.

Please read these operating instructions carefully before commissioning! Smoke alarms help save lives!

• Keep these instructions for the entire life of the product.

Notes to accompany user manual

Dear customer,
We are delighted that you have chosen our product and thank you for your trust. You have made a good choice. This smoke alarm device was developed and manufactured with great care to help draw your attention to any fire risk in good time. Please read this user manual thoroughly and observe all the instructions provided, as this will enable the best use of the device. This manual serves as the fitting and maintenance instructions.

Limitation of liability

Your rights are limited to the repair or replacement of this product in the same condition that it was delivered. ABUS accepts no liability for any special, inci- dentally arising or consequential damage, including, but not limited to, loss of revenue, loss of profit, restrictions in the use of the software, loss or recovery of data, costs for replacement facilities, downtimes, damage to property and claims by third parties, including those arising from contractual or legal claims for recovery or those arising under damage legislation, notwithstanding other restricted or legally implicit warranty provisions or in cases where the limited warranty is not valid, the scope of liability of ABUS is limited to the purchase price of the product. The contents of these instructions may be altered without prior notice.

© ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG, 02/2022

Packaging

• Keep packaging materials and components away from children – the risk of suffocation!
• Remove all packaging before using the device.

Scope of delivery

• ABUS smoke alarm including built-in battery
• Operating instructions
• Installation equipment

Safety information

Symbol explanation
The following symbols are used in this manual and on your device:

Battery recommendations
This product contains a built-in 3V lithium battery. Built-in batteries may only be replaced or removed by qualified personnel. Do not use the product in environments where there is a risk of explosion, e.g. from flammable liquids, gases or dust. Never burn the product! The battery may explode in the fire. This would also release toxic substances. Do not store or use the product in areas where the temperature may fall below 0°C or exceed +40°C. Do not expose the product to direct sunlight for long periods.

The battery is non-rechargeable!

Functions

To ensure the correct operation of the device, please observe the following points:

• Do not cover the device!
• Do not paint or cover the device with wallpaper!
• Do not open or attempt to repair the device under any circumstances.
• Non-observance of the above points will render the guarantee void.
• The device is rendered unsuitable for use once it has been dropped or any other damage has been suffered.

Technical data

Functions and technical features

• The smoke alarm does not detect gases, vapours, heat and fire/flames!
• It is possible that people with limited hearing may not hear the alarm!
• For such cases special alarms with optical signalling are available.
• Especially high electromagnetic radiation may affect unit operation. Therefore, do not install the alarm near devices that emit electromagnetic radiation or are close to magnets.
• This smoke alarm works according to the principles of optics (photoelectric reflection) and contains a measuring chamber in which penetrating smoke particles are measured.
• If the alarm threshold is exceeded, a loud, audible alarm will sound.
• The alarm will switch itself off as soon as the measuring chamber becomes smoke-free again.

Emergency procedure when the alarm sounds

1. Alert all co-residents
2. Offer assistance to children, disabled and elderly people and invalids.
3. Close all windows and doors behind you.
4. Leave the building immediately.
5. Do not use the elevators.
6. Alert the fire service: tel. 112

Choosing a location

Smoke alarms should be regarded as a minimum level of equipment in all sleeping rooms, children’s rooms and corridors or passages used as escape routes; one alarm should be fitted in the centre of each room, always on the ceiling (no wall mounting) (Fig. 2). Select the highest point in the room for mounting, with a minimum distance of 50 cm from any wall, furniture or lamps. Your installation is optimised by also installing the devices in all other rooms as well as on all landings. A smoke alarm is not normally required in washrooms (bathrooms, WC etc.) owing to the low fire risk in these rooms.

Please observe the illustrations in this manual!

The smoke alarm should not be installed in the following areas

• outside (use only in enclosed spaces);
• in areas in which the alarm can be triggered by disturbances (steam, condensation, ‘normal’ smoke, fumes, dust, dirt or grease);
• next to ventilation or similar air inlets (draughts);
• in areas where temperatures may fall below 0° C or exceed 40° C.

Activation
Before commissioning the smoke alarm, it is important to activate it and test it for correct operation.

• The smoke alarm is hung on the mounting bracket, and the product makes a short “beep”, indicating that the product is activated successfully.
• Firmly press the test button for at least 3 seconds. The alarm will sound in 3 short beeps, 1.5 seconds pause, then repeat it until the button. The alarm may sound for up to a few seconds after releasing the test button, indicating that the product can be used normally.

Installation and operation

1. Place the mounting plate on the desired installation location and mark the drilling holes through the cover base.
2. Drill the two holes with ø 5 mm.
3. Fit the rawlplugs into the drill holes.
4. Insert the screws into the mounting socket.
5. Attach the ke alarm by turning clockwise at the detector base.
   • When marking out your drill holes, ensure that no electrical wires/cables, pipes or other installation components are located behind the installation point!

Setting up

• As soon as the smoke alarm is fixed to the mounting socket, the battery connections will automatically link and the unit will be powered up and ready to use.
• Whenever the smoke alarm is detached from the mounting socket, the battery power will automatically be switched off to prevent the unwanted sounding of the alarm.

Normal operating mode

• The LED light under the cover will flash approx. every 40 seconds in normal operating mode signalling that the alarm is ready for use.
• This smoke alarm device has an automatic night mode. In dark rooms, the LED signal will be dimmed to prevent disturbance of the night’s sleep.

Electronic test
Perform regular functional tests on your smoke alarm by holding down the test/stop button (for approx. 3 seconds). The warning tone will sound and the ‘ALARM’ LED light will flash. This does not signal that there is smoke in the room but it is confirmation that the smoke alarm is functioning correctly.

Display and functions

Always test the functioning of the smoke alarm after installation. Additionally, a regular inspection is recommended. Ensure your hearing is protected by maintaining an arm’s length distance between yourself and the device!

Audible and visual signals

Low battery
Whenever the battery falls below a certain voltage level, the alarm will sound a warning signal (every 40 seconds). Whenever the warning signal sounds the alarm must be immediately replaced with a new one! The alarm has a built-in battery that cannot be replaced!

• From the moment of the first battery warning, the alarm will still operate at full capability for at least another 30 days!

Self-test with automatic error message
The smoke alarm will perform a periodic self-test and it can recalibrate the sensitivity of the smoke measure chamber automatically in case of contamination. If the alarm’s sensitivity trigger fails under the minimum required threshold level (e.g. due to excessive contamination of the smoke measure chamber), the unit will beep once every 40 seconds.

• If the error message does not clear upon cleaning of the alarm, then the alarm should be immediately replaced (see chapter entitled ‘Care and maintenance’)!

every 40 seconds

| alarm functioning
Low battery| beep approx. every 40 seconds| LED flashes

every 40 seconds

| Replace alarm
Electronic test| beep 1x per second (3x), a pause of 1,5 seconds| LED flashes at the same time as the alarm sounds|
Alarm mute function| –| LED flashes every

8 seconds

| Mute function for 5-15 minutes
Alarm mode| beep 1x per second (3x), a pause of 1,5 seconds| LED flashes at the same time as the alarm sounds| See chapter: “Emergency procedure when the alarm sounds”
Sensor fault warning| beep approx. every 40 seconds| LED flashes

every 40 seconds

| The sensor is not functioning properly, replace the device
Buzzer fault warning|

–

| LED flashes 2x

every 40 seconds

| The buzzer is not functioning properly, replace device

Alarm mode
Upon detection of smoke, a loud, pulsating alarm tone will sound and the LED light will flash simultaneously at short intervals. In this case, proceed as described under the chapter entitled ‘Emergency procedure when the alarm sounds’.

Alarm mute function
Once the device is in alarm mode, the alarm sound can be deactivated for 5-15 minutes by pressing the test/stop button.

• If the mute function is active, the LED will flash once approximately every 8 seconds.
• If, after this period, fire smoke is still detected in the smoke measuring chamber, the acoustic alarm will sound again.
  • Only activate the alarm mute function when you are sure that you can exclude a cause of fire!

Care and maintenance

What to do in case of a false alarm?
Possible causes of false alarms include Welding and cutting, soldering and other hot work, sawing and grinding, dust created from building work, e.g. cleaning, extreme electromagnetic effects, temperature changes which lead to condensation in the alarm as well as small insects and pollen.

• If a false alarm is being caused by work close to the device, it should be temporarily covered up or removed. Upon completion of the work, it is imperative, however, that the device be returned to its original operating state and be checked!

Cleaning
The operation of every installed smoke alarm must be regularly checked and kept safe through maintenance measures by German DIN 14676 application standards. This includes an inspection at least once every 12 months ± 3 months, including maintenance and checking the performance of the warning signals. The results and measures taken should be documented accordingly.

• Dust-covered alarms must be cleaned. Dust deposits in the alarm’s air vents can be sucked up.
• Dust can be removed with a brush if required.
• The surface area can be cleaned with a slightly damp and soapy cloth.
• Take care that no liquids get into the apparatus! Do not clean the device in a dishwasher!
• Do not use any sharp, pointed, abrasive or caustic cleaning products, chemicals or hard brushes!

Maintenance

• The electronic components of each smoke alarm are subject to aging. In addition, insect screens and smoke measure chambers will inevitably become contaminated over time.
• Operating life of the device: The smoke alarm must be replaced no later than 10 years + 6 months after the manufacturing date.

Disassembling, Warranty

Disassembling
To disassemble the smoke alarm, take a screwdriver and push it into the mounting hole. Then, turn the smoke alarm counterclockwise to remove it from the mounting bracket.

Warranty
ABUS products are designed and manufactured with great care and tested by applicable regulations.

The warranty extends solely to defects that can be attributed to faulty materials or manufacturing at the time of purchase. If it can be proved that materials or manufacturing are faulty, the warranty provider agrees to repair or replace the smoke alarm at their discretion. In such cases, the warranty will end upon expiry of the original warranty period of 2 years. Any further claims are expressly excluded. The built-in or included batteries are not covered by the warranty.

ABUS accepts no liability for defects or damage arising from external influences (e. g. through transport, excessive force, incorrect operation), improper use, normal wear and tear or non-observance of this manual. When making a warranty claim, the faulty smoke alarm should be accompanied by the original proof of purchase including purchase date and a short written description of the fault. If you discover a fault in the smoke alarm that was present at the time of purchase, please contact your dealer directly within the first two years.

Disposal

This product contains valuable raw materials. At the end of its service life, dispose of the product by the applicable legal requirements. Electrical appliances, rechargeable batteries and batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. Disposal must be carried out by Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), or Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators. Please contact the local authority responsible for disposal if you have any queries. You can obtain information on collection points for your old appliances, for example, from the local municipal or city administration, the local waste disposal companies, or your specialist dealer.

Dispose of the packaging according to type. Separate the cardboard, foil and plastic elements for recycling.

Declaration of Performance 2021RWM160
This smoke alarm has been tested and certified as a construction product by EU Regulation 305/2011. It has been manufactured subject to monitoring by regular and independent inspections for continued compliance with legal and normative requirements. The declaration of performance can be found at www.abus.com/eng/Service/Declarations-of- Performance.

Declaration of Conformity

ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG hereby declares that the device type RWM160 com-plies with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity can be requested by contacting [email protected].

Subject to technical alterations. No liability for mistakes and printing errors. © ABUS | D-58292 Wetter (Germany) www.abus.com.

ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG

• Altenhofer Weg 25, 58300 Wetter, Germany
• Tel.: +49 2335 634-0
• Fax: +49 2335 634-300
• E-Mail: [email protected].

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