smartwares RM520 10.025.28 Smoke Detector incl 10 Year Battery Instruction Manual
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RM520 10.025.28 Smoke Detector incl 10 Year Battery
Instruction Manual
GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing this Smartwares smoke alarm device! Please read these instructions care fully before using the smoke alarm device. 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: RM520
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Description: Smoke alarm device 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 years. -
Function: Smoke alarm device intended to alert the persons present near a fire/fire smoke, to give them time to react properly to the danger
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Scope of application: Smoke alarm device for buildings with residential function and leisure accommodating vehicles.
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Caution: The alarm is designed in order to detect smoke; it cannot prevent a fire!
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Caution: The smoke alarm device may not be painted or covered because this may cause loss of functionality
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Caution: Using a smoke alarm is part of your fire protection, just as fire extinguishers, emer agency ladders, ropes, but also your choice in the use of building materials for renovation. Al ways 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. 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.
INITIAL ACTIVATION
Before mounting this smoke alarm device, it is important to activate and test
the apparatus. The detector will be activated by removing the red activation
pin (see image 1 ). To test the device, press and hold the test button (see
image 2) until an alarm signal sounds and 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.
MOUNTING
To mount the smoke alarm device, fix the base plate with the screws supplied
and gently tighten the alarm onto the base plate (see image 3).
Pay close attention to the below siting recommenda tions to guarantee optimal
performance of your smoke alarm device. After installing the smoke alarm
device, always test its functionality by using the test button.
Important:
- WARNING: To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the ceiling in accor dance with the installation instructions.
- Smoke alarm devices 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 alarm devices vary from state to state and from region to region.
Always check the relevant requirements in your area with your local authorities!
How many smoke alarm devices?
- At least in every bedroom/nursery
- At least in corridors/escape routes
- At least one alarm per 40m2
- At least one alarm on each floor
- In rooms where electrical appliances are
operated (i.e. portable heaters/humidifiers}Please visit our website www.smartwares.eu for more detailed advice.
Where to mount a smoke alarm device?
- Centered at the ceiling of the room
- Max height: 6m
- Min 0,5 m distance to walls/ barriers:
- Small rooms with width <1m: Centered at the ceiling
- Corridors with max width 3m: max 15m distance between 2 smoke alarm devices. Max. 7,5m to the front side and smoke alarm devices at edges/crossings of corridors.
- Galleries: If the length and width of the gallery are >2m and the gallery area is >16m2, an additional smoke alarm device is required below the gallery
- In roof slopes: If >20°, minimal 0,5m and maximal 1 m to rooftop. If s20°, consider a flat ceiling. In partial roof slopes: if flat ceiling so m width, consider as the roof slope. If the flat ceiling is > 1 m wide, consider a 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 alarm devices in between.
Where not to mount your smoke alarm device?
- Close to air conditioning/ventilation systems;
- Locations where the ventilation can be impeded items such curtains etc.;
- In rooms where temperature can reach below 0C and above 40C.
- In damp spaces/kitchens/bathrooms, 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, battery replacement, and maintenance.
ALARM SILENCE/ HUSH MODE
When the smoke alarm devices give an alarm, please verify the cause of the
alarm first. If requi red, the smoke alarm device can be placed into hush
mode by pressing the test/hush button.
During hush mode, the LED will flash every 10 seconds to indicate the smoke
alarm device is in hush mode. Please remove the smoke or cause of the alarm
and after 1 0 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 43
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, to ensure timely replacement. Please
register for free reminders at the smart reminder. EU.
MAINTENANCE
Testing: We highly recommend you test the functionality of your smoke
alarm device every month. Press and hold the test button until the user-
friendly short 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 device, this
could damage the apparatus or ignite combustible materials and start a fire.
Cleaning: For optimal performance, the smoke alarm device must be dusted
once a month and vacuumed every six months. Do not touch the inside of the
smoke alarm device with the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner. Always test the
functiona quality of the apparatus after cleaning by pressing the test
button. Please register for free reminders at the smart reminder. EU
TROUBLESHOOTING
- A 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 alarms, therefore always clean the smoke alarm device 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.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Smoke sensor: Optical
- Battery lifetime: 10 years
- Operating humidity: 25- 85 %
- Detection area: Max 40m2
- Battery type: 3 V DC Lithium
- Lifetime device: 10 year
- Alarm volume: >85dB (A) at 3m
- Hush function: Yes
- Battery replaceable: No
- Operating temperature: 0-40 °C
- Mounting type: Ceiling
- Installation in a camping car: Yes
: For indoor use only
: Please read the manual before use, and store it carefully for future use and
maintenance
Condition
Normal operation
Testing
Alarm
Hush mode
Low battery indication
LED
Flashes every 344 seconds
Flashes rapidly
Flashes rapidly
Flashes every 10 seconds
Flashes every 40 seconds
Sound
None
Quick beeps
Quick beeps
None
1 short beep every 43 seconds
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Fire Safety EN14604:2005/AC:2008
EN Smoke alarm device/ Manual
DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE – DoP
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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