Firehawk FH700HIA Hearing Impaired System Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Firehawk
Table of Contents
**SAFETY PRODUCTS
Rechargeable
Lithium Cell BACK-UP
WIRELESS (RADIO)
Hearing
Impaired System
CONTROL UNIT WITH STROBE AND VIBRATING PILLOW PAD SYSTEM
MANUAL**
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Firehawk Hearing Impaired System (FH700HIA) comes with a Control Unit with
a built in high-intensity Flashing Strobe, a plug-in power supply/charger and
a Vibrating Pillow Pad. It is wirelessly (radio) linked to Firehawk Smoke
Alarms (FHB10W), Heat Alarms (FHH10W) and Carbon Monoxide Alarms (CO7B-10Y W).
PLEASE NOTE: Firehawk wireless (radio) smoke, heat and co alarms are not
included in the hearing impaired system and must be purchased separately.
FEATURES
- Wirelessly (radio) linked to (one other) additional Hearing Impaired Control Unit, Smoke Alarms, Heat Alarms or CO Alarms for early warning of a developing fire or carbon monoxide hazard via the vibrating pad and flashing strobe.
- Super safe radio technology to enable fast and easy pairing and installation.
- Supports up to 14 Firehawk wireless (radio) interlinked alarms devices.
- Rechargeable backup battery with up to 72 hours of operation on a full charge.
- High-intensity Flashing Strobe.
- Supports two Vibrating Pillow Pads with 3 meters of cable.
- Test function to check all hardware and wireless (radio) connections within a system at once.
- Low battery warning.
- Suitable for use in leisure accommodation vehicles.
ALARM ASSEMBLY
Prepare the Hearing Impaired System as follows:
- Remove the Control Unit stand (if fitted) by sliding the Control Unit upwards from the stand.
- Remove the screw of the access panel and the Panel itself.
- Pass the Power Supply and Vibrating Pillow Pad wires through the back of the stand and Control Unit.
- Connect the wires from Vibrating Pillow Pad 1 (and Vibrating Pillow Pad 2 if two are being used) to the sockets (Vibrating Pillow Pad 1 and Vibrating Pillow Pad 2) and the power wire to the 5 Vdc socket.
NOTE: If you prefer to mount the Control Unit on the wall, use the
mounting plate (shown below) and attach it to your chosen position on the wall
with suitable fixing screws. Slide the Control Unit down onto the plate to
locate it. Remove the cut-out in the bottom of the access panel.
WIRELESS (RADIO) PAIRING
Pairing the Wireless (radio) Hearing Impaired System The Firehawk Hearing Impaired System (FH700HIA) can be wirelessly (radio) interconnected by to one other Control unit (FH700HIA). Firehawk Smoke Alarms (FHB10W), Heat Alarms (FHH10W) and Carbon Monoxide Alarms (CO7B-10Y W) are supplied separately. Up to 14 alarms may be paired to the system. Please refer to the enclosed instructions for pairing wirelessly (radio) linked alarms to the Firehawk Hearing Impaired System (FH700HIA).
Pairing Deaf Alert to Radio Linked Alarms Instructions
CONNECT
1.0 Pug in power supply and Via:rang Pim Pad. Then switch on Deaf Akin and
radio patients
ALARM ASSEMBLY
2.0 Bring alarm & radio base together then twist slide to lock place
Reycat steps1.0and 2.0for e.xh alarm
Q PAIRING TWO ALARMS
11 Pace Deaf Alert and alarm on the table spaced Jpsirosinutely 20cm APART
3.2 Press the BLACK BUTTON on Deaf Alert.
3.3 Press the TEST BUTTON on the alarm
3.4 Watch carefully as both dented FLASH GREEN AND RED
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3.7 There is now a 10 SECOND WINDOW to atm another device to be added to the
system Step 4.0 If no other devices are to be added proceed to Step 5.0
PLEASE lead all instructions BEFORE beginning to pair a system!
PAIRING TWO ALARMS
4.1 To add additional alarms to the system simpty PLACE THE PAIRED ALARM THAT
BEEPED (see section 3.6) approximately 20an apart to an ASSEMBLED ALARM (see
point 2.0) UNPAIRED ALARM. 42 Firstly. press the TEST BUTTON on the PAIRED
ALARM and wet THREE SECONDS.
4.3 Then press the TEST BUTTON on the UNPAIRED ALARM
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PAIRED ALARMS READY FOR INSTALLATION
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and repeat the pairing process
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DEVICE RESET
6.1 To reset the patress remove the alarm device and press the black button
Thawnlrestore factory settings and seam all paired devices The Led w to flash
red f our times then begin to f ash green as in step 1.0. 62 Start aga n and
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https://www.fireblitz.co.uk/control-unit-pairing/
HOW TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL CONTROL UNIT
NOTE: For instructions on how to add an additional Control Unit (FH700HIA) to
your system please either scan this QR code on your phone or visit
www.fireblitz.co.uk/control-unit-pairing/
https://www.fireblitz.co.uk/support/
PAIRING TEST
IMPORTANT: Before installing the paired alarms and Hearing Impaired System
(FH700HIA) around your home it is important to ensure the pairing process was
successful.
To test the system, press the test button on the Control Unit (FH700HIA), this
will test its hardware and transmit a wireless (radio) test signal to all
linked devices. Each linked device must sound within 20 seconds! Next press
the test button on a paired alarm device, the Control Unit (FH700HIA) will
respond by performing a hardware test and all other alarms will sound. If any
device does not sound or the Control Unit (FH700HIA) does not perform a
hardware test when a paired device is tested the system has failed to pair and
the pairing process needs to be repeated.
INSTALLATION
- Place the Control Unit where the strobe can be seen and place the Vibrating Pillow Pad in the most suitable position (see section: Using the Hearing Impaired System below).
- Once all of the alarms have been paired and tested (above), install the alarms to your chosen locations using the section Choice and Location of Alarms in their respective manuals, or see sections 8-10.
- With alarms in position you must test the entire wireless (radio) system again from each device (see section 4).
Every interconnected device must sound after pressing the test button on the Control Unit (FH700HIA) and it must react to a test from each connected alarm device.
If a device fails to sound it may be installed out of radio range or something is interfering with its signal. Please see radio troubleshooting guide at www.fireblitz.co.uk/product/hearing-impaired- system/
USING THE HEARING IMPAIRED SYSTEM
GENERAL GUIDANCE
The entire Hearing Impaired System and it’s paired alarms should be tested at
least once per week. The lo cation and type of equipment should be carefully
chosen to ensure it is suitable for the individual or family being protected.
Full guidance on this can be found in BS 5839-6 section 14.
VIBRATING PILLOW PAD
The Vibrating Pillow Pad is for use under the pillow or mattress, laid flat
and as close to the individual as possible. Please test the unit in position
to ensure it can be felt through pillow.
WARNING: DO NOT place the Vibrating Pillow Pad within 15cm of any heart
pacemaker.
STROBE LIGHTS AND EPILEPSY
Strobe lights can, in certain circumstances, trigger an epileptic seizure.
However, this Hearing Impaired System (FH700HIA) has been designed and built
to the meet the requirements of BS5446- 3:2015 which requires that the
frequency of the flashing strobe should not be more than 2 hertz. The Epilepsy
Foundation say “Generally, flashing lights most likely to trigger seizures,
are between the frequency of 5 to 30 flashes per second (Hertz)” For further
guidance see their link at: www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggersseizures
/photosensitivity-and-seizures
LED INDICATORS
Green Power LED This will flash once a minute to indicate that the power is
connected.
Yellow Fault LED will flash once every minute if there is a fault in wireless
(radio) transmission, Vibrating Pillow Pad connection, or a low battery. For
troubleshooting tips please either scan this QR code on your phone or visit:
www.fireblitz.co.uk/hearing-impaired-system/
Red Fire Alarm LED will flash during a FIRE and when tested from a Smoke or
Heat alarm.
Red CO Alarm LED will flash if Carbon Monoxide has been detected and when
tested from the Carbon Monoxide Alarm.
TESTING THE SYSTEM – WEEKLY
Press the test button on the Control Unit (FH700HIA). The four LEDs should
flash one after another followed by flashes from the strobe, the attached
Vibrating Pillow Pads should vibrate, and the unit will transmit a test signal
to all wirelessly (radio) interconnected devices. All interlinked devices
should sound within 10 seconds, if any fail to sound
please either scan this QR code on your phone or visit: www.fireblitz.co.uk
/hearing-impaired-system/ and read the troubleshooting guide.
https://www.fireblitz.co.uk/product/hearing-impaired-system/
WIRELESS (RADIO) SYSTEM
The Hearing Impaired System (FH700HIA) and connected wireless (radio) Firehawk
alarms interconnect using an 868Mhz radio. All devices in the system have an
open-air range of 100 metre’s however this is affected by temperature,
humidity, and obstacles in the rf signals path such as walls and furniture. A
general guide is 30 meters of range when installed but varies with building
construction. To guarantee system reliability it is recommended that the
system be regularly tested from each alarm within a system and
each alarm must react to every device when under test. The Fireblitz wireless
(radio) system is not a mesh system and does not relay a signal from one
device to another therefore care must be taken to ensure each alarm is within
radio range of every other device within the system.
CHOICE AND LOCATION OF ALARMS
Photoelectric Smoke Alarms are best for sensing smouldering fires and
therefore best suited for rooms containing furniture, bedding and clothes such
as escape routes, lounges, bedrooms and other living rooms.They are
recommended by BS 5839 pt6 for living accommodation where most fires originate
in electrical equipment and smoldering material such as furniture, clothing,
curtains and carpets.
NOTE: Heat Alarms are most suitable for kitchens, boiler rooms, workshops
and garages where dust, dirt and moisture would contribute to nuisance alarms.
Heat alarms should not be used on walls or in escape routes and should always
be interlinked to smoke alarms. Do not install heat alarms in sleeping areas;
for example, bedrooms, nurseries,
playrooms or areas where the elderly and disabled may spend long periods of
time.
For minimum protection, install at least one smoke alarm on each level of your
home. They should be installed in hallways, corridors and all escape routes
from the building and within 3 meters of all bedroom doors. All alarms should
be interconnected.
Recommended siting of smoke and heat alarms in:
SINGLE STOREY HOME WITH ONE SLEEPING AREA
SINGLE STOREY HOME WITH TWO SLEEPING AREAS
MULTIPLE STOREY HOME WITH MULTIPLE SLEEPING AREAS
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SMOKE ALARMS FOR INCREASED PROTECTION
HEAT ALARMS
HEARING-IMPAIRED SYSTEM
Position of alarms on apex ceilings:
The recommended position of alarms. Recommended in a room, corridor or escape
route.
AVOID THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
The life of this alarm can be significantly reduced by adverse environments,
incorrect location and a failure to regularly clean and maintain it according
to the following instructions. Incorrect location and a lack of reasonable
care may also cause it to malfunction and will invalidate the warranty.
NOTE: Do not store alarms in temperatures below 5°C and above 30°C; this
may cause beeping and nuisance alarms when first installed. These will clear
after a short time when the alarm has become acclimatized. Extended periods
under these conditions will reduce the life of the alarms and invalidate the
warranty.
- Do not locate near fans or extractors.These can pull smoke and heat away from the alarms.
- Do not install in or near high humidity areas such as showers, bathrooms or kitchens where humidity levels exceed 85% or the room temperature exceeds 40° or falls below 0°C. These may cause nuisance alarms and damage the alarm.
- Do not install alarms in the peak of an “A’ frame. This may delay smoke and heat reaching them due to the presence of dead air.
- Do not install less than 300mm from walls and light fittings when mounted on the ceiling where heat and dead air may delay smoke reaching the alarm.
- Do not install in insect infested areas.
- Do not install in areas subjected to heavy concentrations of cigarette smoke that will cause nuisance alarms and the alarm to become contaminated.
- Do not install smoke alarms in kitchens, boiler rooms and garages where fumes and dust may cause nuisance alarms.
- Do not install on poorly insulated walls and ceilings where cold air boundary layers could prevent smoke reaching the alarm.
- Do not install near objects that could prevent smoke and heat reaching the alarm.
- Do not install within 1500mm of fluorescent light fitting that could trigger nuisance alarms.
- Do not paint the alarm.
The location of the alarms must be in accordance with applicable building regulations, in particular Part B. Further help and guidance can also be found in BS5839 part 6.
FURTHER DETAIL ON ALARM LOCATION
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1. At least one smoke alarm should be installed in the escape route on all floors of the building.
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The detection element of smoke alarms should be between 25mm and 600mm below the ceiling, or in the case of heat alarms between 25mm and 150mm
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Smoke alarms should be at least 300mm from any wall or light fitting.
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If ceiling mounting is impractical smoke alarms may be installed on walls provided that the area is no longer or wider than 10 metres and the total area does not exceed 50m2 and that: – a. The detection element is between 150mm and 300mm below the ceiling.
b. The bottom of the detection element is above openings such as vents, doors and opening windows
c. Ensure they are not mounted close to or above heaters or airconditioning vents. -
Where smoke alarms are located in a hallway, corridor or landing, the alarm should be no further than three metres from any bedroom door to assist audibility behind closed doors.
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No point on the ceiling in any room, hallway or corridor should be further than 7.5 metres from any smoke alarm.
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To give the earliest warning of a developing fire, smoke alarms should be installed in all the rooms of your home and interlinked. (other than those in point 2 of Choice and Location of Alarms above).
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Firebiltz Ltd guarantees to you, as a purchaser, that the enclosed Hearing
Impaired System (FH700HIA) will be free from defects in material, workmanship
or design under normal use and service for a period of 7 years. This Control
Unit will last approximately 10 years. This Guarantee is not assignable. Our
liability to you, under this guarantee
is limited to repairing or replacing any part which we find to be defective in
material, workmanship, or design, free of charge to the customer, upon sending
the alarm with proof of date of purchase, postage paid to Fireblitz Ltd, Units
15-17 Manford Industrial Estate, Manor Road, Erith, Kent DA8 2AJ. The terms of
this guarantee will not apply in the following circumstances: If the alarm has
been modified, dismantled, contaminated, damaged, neglected or otherwise
abused or altered following the date of purchase, or if it fails to operate
due to incorrect siting, installation, or damage caused by failure to abide by
the instructions supplied. It is specifically drawn to the user’s attention
that substantial periods in alarm will shorten alarm life, during which time
it will have provided valuable protection and no claim under the guarantee
will be entertained.
The liability of Fireblitz Ltd, arising from the sale of this alarm or under
the terms of this guarantee shall not in any case exceed the cost of
replacement of the alarm. In no case, shall Fireblitz Ltd be liable for
consequential loss or damage resulting from the failure of the alarm or the
breach of this or any other guarantee, express or implied or for damage caused
by failure to abide by the instructions supplied. This guarantee does not
affect your statutory rights.
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd.
Units 15-17 Manford Industrial Estate,
Manor Road. Erith, Kent DA8 2AJ
Telephone: 01322 342238
TECHNICAL HELPLINE 0800 008 6568
Text on 07885 831239
Email:customerservices@fireblitz.co.uk
www.fireblitz.co.uk
Documents / Resources
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