smartwares FSM-123 Smoke Detector User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: smartwares

Table of Contents

INTENDED USE: FIRE SAFETY
GENERAL INFORMATION
INITIAL ACTIVATION
MOUNTING
ALARM SILENCE / HUSH MODE
EMPTY BATTERY SIGNAL
TECHNICAL DATA
EASY SLEEP FUNCTION
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
References
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**smartwares FSM-123 Smoke Detector User Manual

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INTENDED USE: FIRE SAFETY

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS: PASSED

Nominal activation conditions/ Sensitivity, Response delay (response time) and Performance under fire condition
Operational reliability
Tolerance to supply voltage
Durability of operational reliability and response delay, temperature resistance
Durability of operational reliability, vibration resistance
Durability of operational reliability, humidity resistance
Durability of operational reliability, corrosion resistance
Durability of operational reliability, electrical stability

GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing this Smartwares smoke alarm!
Please read these instructions carefully before using the smoke alarm. Retain this information in a safe and easily accessible place for future use and maintenance. If you have any questions or if you are looking for additional information about your smoke alarm device, please visit our website www.smartwares.eu.

Make/model number: FSM-123

Description: Smoke alarm based on the photocell principle, which means that the alarm monitors the air for smoke caused by fire.

This apparatus contains a lithium battery with a lifetime of 10 year.

Function: Smoke alarm intended to alert the persons present near a fire/fire smoke, to give them time to react properly to the danger
Scope of application: Smoke alarm for buildings with residential function and leisure accommodating vehicles.

IMPORTANT

Caution: The alarm is designed in order to detect smoke; it cannot prevent a fire!
Caution: Using a smoke alarm is part of your fire protection, just as fire extinguishers, emergency ladders, ropes, but also your choice in the use of building materials for renovation.
Always ensure that there is an evacuation plan and discuss this with your children. Ensure that each room can be left without opening the door, e.g. by the window.

INITIAL ACTIVATION

Before mounting this smoke alarm, it is important to activate and test the apparatus. The detector will be activated by pushing the test button (see image 1) and holding it down for 5 seconds until the LED lights up and release it within 1 second). The unit will give one beep sound to indicate activation.
Press and hold the test button until an alarm signal sounds and release. If the alarm signal does not sound after pressing the test button, the smoke alarm is not working properly and the advice of Smartwares should be sought.

MOUNTING

To mount the smoke alarm, fix the base plate with the screws supplied and gently tighten the alarm onto the base plate (see image 3)after removing the fixation pin (see image 2). Pay close attention to below siting recommendations to guarantee optimal performance of your smoke alarm. After installing the smoke alarm, always test its functionality by using the test button. Put the fixation pin in the hole on the side of the alarm (see image 4).
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Important:

WARNING: To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the ceiling in accordance with the installation instructions.
Smoke alarms should be installed in such a way that they can be reached unimpeded by the fire smoke, so that fires can be detected reliably in the development phase.
Requirements for smoke alarms vary from state to state and from region to region. Always check the relevant requirements in your area with your local authorities!

Where to mount a smoke alarm?

Centred at ceiling of the room
Max height : 6m
Min 0,5 m distance to walls/ barriers:
Small rooms with width <1m: Centred at the ceiling
Corridors with max width 3m: max 15m distance between 2 smoke alarms. Max. 7,5m to front side and smoke alarms at edges/crossings of corridors.
Galleries: If length and width of the gallery are >2m and gallery area is >16m2, additional smoke alarm device required below gallery
In roof slopes : If >20°, minimal 0,5m and maximal 1m to roof top. If ≤20°, consider as flat ceiling. In partial roof slopes: if flat ceiling ≤1m width, consider as roof slope. If flat ceiling is >1m wide, consider as flat ceiling.
Ceiling joists (or similar) : If height ≤0,2m, installation at ceiling or on joist. If height >0,2m and separated area > 36m2 => additional smoke alarms in between.
Camping car: centred at the ceiling
Bedroom: the brightness of the LED has been reduced for use in a bedroom

Where not to mount your smoke alarm?

Close to air conditioning/ventilation systems;
Locations where the ventilation can be impeded items such curtains etc.;
In rooms where temperature can reach below 0°C and above 40°C.
In damp spaces/kitchens/bathrooms, because steam can cause false alarms. Please visit our website for alarms that are suitable for usage in these rooms;
Closer than 50 cm to light sources/electrical sources;
Locations that are difficult to reach and impede the accessibility of the test button and maintenance.

ALARM SILENCE / HUSH MODE

When the smoke alarm gives an alarm, please verify the cause of the alarm first. If there is any question as to the cause of an alarm, it should be assumed that the alarm is due to an actual fire and the dwelling evacuated immediately. If required, the smoke alarm can be placed into hush mode by pressing the test/hush button. During hush mode the LED will flash every 8 seconds to indicate the smoke alarm device is in hush mode. Please remove the smoke or cause of the alarm and after 10 minutes the smoke alarm will automatically reset to normal mode. If the cause of the alarm is still present the smoke alarm device will give an alarm again. If during hush mode the smoke that caused the alarm increases, the smoke alarm device will also sound the alarm.
Note: Dense smoke will override the hush mode and sound a continuous alarm.
Caution: Before using the alarm silence (hush mode), identify the source of the smoke and make sure the situation is safe.

EMPTY BATTERY SIGNAL

If the battery is running low, the smoke alarm device will indicate this with an audible “beep”. This indicator sounds continually with intervals of 40 seconds for at least 30 days. Replace the smoke alarm when this signal sounds, it is not possible to replace only the battery. We highly recommend you to replace the smoke alarm on a fixed date, see smoke alarm label to ensure timely replacement. Please register for free reminders at smartreminder.eu.

TECHNICAL DATA

Smoke sensor: Optical
Battery type: 3 V DC Lithium
Battery replaceable: No
Battery lifetime: 10 year
Lifetime device: 10 year
Operating temperature: 0-40 °C
Operating humidity: 25- 85 %
Alarm volume: >85dB (A) at 3m
Mounting type: Ceiling
Detection area: Max 40m2
Hush function: Yes
Installation in a camping car: Yes

For indoor use only
: Please read manual before use, and store it carefully for future use and maintenance

Condition

Normal operation
Testing
Alarm
Hush mode
Low battery indication
Malfunction

LED

Flashes every 40 seconds
Flashes rapidly
Flashes rapidly
Flashes every 8 seconds
Flashes every 40 seconds
Flashes every 40 seconds

Sound

None
Quick beeps
Quick beeps
None
1 short beep every 40 seconds
1 short beep every 40 seconds

EASY SLEEP FUNCTION

The empty battery indication can be overruled for 10 hours by pressing the test button, allowing you to finish your sleep and still be protected from smoke.

MAINTENANCE

Testing: We highly recommend you to test the functionality of your smoke alarm every month. Press and hold the test button until the alarm signal sounds. The signal stops once the button is released. If the alarm signal does not sound after pressing the test button, the smoke alarm device is not working properly and the advice of Smartwares should be sought.
Warning: Do not use an open flame to test your smoke alarm, this could damage the apparatus or ignite combustible materials and start a fire.
Cleaning: For optimal performance, the smoke alarm must be dusted once a month and vacuumed every six months. Do not touch the inside of the smoke alarm with the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner. Always test the functionality of the apparatus after cleaning by pressing the test button. Please register for free reminders at smartreminder.eu

TROUBLE SHOOTING

False alarm may be caused by: welding and cutting operations, soldering and other hot work, sawing and grinding, dust due to construction work or cleaning, water vapor, cooking fumes, extreme electromagnetic effects, temperature fluctuations, which lead to the condensation of the humidity in the smoke alarm.
Dust is the most common cause of false alarms/failing alarm, therefore always clean the smoke alarm as described in paragraph ‘maintenance’ if you experience any issues. If this does not solve the problem, the advice of Smartwares should be sought.
Smartwares can never be made liable for loss and/or damage of whatever nature, including incidental and/or consequential loss, arising from the fact that the signal from the smoke alarm did not sound during smoke or fire.

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