X-SENSE SD03 Photoelectric Smoke Alarm User Manual

SD03 Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
User Manual

This user manual contains important information about your smoke alarm’s operation. To ensure proper use and trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully and store it in a safe place for future reference.

Introduction

All X-sense smoke alarms conform with the EN 14604:2005 Standard and are designed to detect smoke.
This unit adopts photoelectric technology to detect smoke which is generally more sensitive than ionization technology. It is effective at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires and may smolder for hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.

Note: For maximum protection, use smoke alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home.

NEVER IGNORE A SOUNDING ALARM!
When smoke is detected:
The alarm will deliver 3 long beeps every 1.5 seconds. The LED indicator will flash red with the alarm sound.

Package Contents

1 x Alarm Unit
1 x Mounting Bracket
3 x Screws
3 x Anchor Plugs
1 x User Manual
1 x Warranty Card

Technical Specifications

Product Overview

CAUTION

THIS SMOKE ALARM IS DESIGNED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP
THE ALARM. DO NOT OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE ALARM AS THIS COULD CAUSE MALFUNCTION.

Test & Silence Button
The Test & Silence button is used to test the unit’s electronics and to silence the unit during an alarm. When testing the alarm weekly, press the test button until you hear a short beep, indicating that the alarm has entered the test mode.

Note: After a test has begun, the alarm will sound and the red LED will flash. This does not indicate that smoke is present.

If you press the test button during an alarm state, the unit will enter silence mode.

Note: If the smoke concentration has reached an alarming level after the silence time has expired, this unit will continue to alarm until the smoke concentration decreases to a safe, low level.

Alarm Sounder
The alarm will sound when there is smoke present, when testing the alarm, and when there is a fault.
LED Indicator
The LED indicator will flash in conjunction with the alarm sounder. Therefore, it will flash during the following states:
when powering on, in standby mode, during smoke alarm states, when exiting an alarm state, during test mode, when there is low battery, in silence mode, when there is a fault and when the unit is at the end of its life.
Low Battery
The LED indicator will flash yellow together with one beep every 60 seconds.

THE UNIT MUST BE DEACTIVATED (see “Deactivation of the Alarm” section) AND REPLACED AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
(If you press the test button when there is low battery, the low battery signal will temporarily cease for 10 hours; if you press the test button again, the unit will enter the test mode and then the standby mode.)
End of Life
Once the maximum lifetime (10 years) is reached, the alarm delivers 2 beeps and the LED indicator will flash yellow twice every 30 seconds. This end-of- life signal can be temporarily silenced for 3 days by pressing the test button.
The end-of-life silence feature can only be used for a total of 30 days. After 30 days, the end-of-life signal cannot be silenced.

Different working modes and states are shown in the below table:

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Flashes green 3 times.| None.| Exiting silence mode.
Low battery| Flashes yellow once every 60 seconds.| One beep every 60 seconds.|
| Flashes yellow 1-4 times every 40 seconds.| 2 beeps every 40 seconds.|
| Flashes yellow 2 times every 30 seconds.| 2 beeps every 30 seconds.|

Fire Safety Tips
Follow these safety rules to prevent hazardous situations:

1. Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed.
2. Keep matches or lighters away from children.
3. Store flammable materials in proper containers.
4. Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits.
5. Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces, and chimneys grease-free and debris-free.
6. Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended.
7. Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials.
8. Don’t let rubbish accumulate.
9. Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly.
10. Replace alarms immediately if they are not working properly. A smoke alarm that does not work cannot alert you to a fire.
11. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor and an additional one in the kitchen.
12. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.

Basic Safety Information

IMPORTANT

1. DANGERS, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS ALERT YOU TO IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OR TO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THESE SITUATIONS.
2. THIS SMOKE ALARM IS ONLY APPROVED FOR HOME USE.

CAUTION

THE SMOKE ALARM WILL ONLY INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF SMOKE THAT REACHES THE SENSOR. THE SMOKE ALARM IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT GAS, HEAT, OR FLAMES.

WARNING

1. NEVER IGNORE ANY ALARM. FAILURE TO RESPOND CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
2. THE SILENCE FEATURE IS ONLY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND WILL NOT CORRECT A PROBLEM. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR HOME FOR A POTENTIAL PROBLEM AFTER ANY ALARM. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY  OR DEATH.
3. TEST THIS SMOKE ALARM ONCE A WEEK. IF THE ALARM EVER FAILS TO TEST CORRECTLY, REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY! IF THE ALARM CAN NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ALERT YOU TO A PROBLEM.

Installation Instructions

1. Prioritize the installation of an alarm in the bedroom and walkways, and make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. In a home with several bedrooms, install an alarm in every bedroom. If you install only one smoke alarm in your home, install the alarm near to all bedrooms where possible, and not in a basement or furnace room.
2. Install an alarm above the stairway and on every floor of the house.
3. Smoke, heat, and anything burning will spread horizontally after rising to the ceiling, so install the alarm in the middle of the ceiling where possible. Ensure the alarm is within working distance of all corners of the room.
4. If an alarm cannot be installed in the middle of a ceiling, install at a distance of 20 inches (50 cm) away from the corners of the room.
5. If an alarm is installed on a wall, it should be at a distance of 4-12 inches (10-30 cm) below the ceiling.
6. If the length of a room or hall is beyond 30 feet (900 cm), you will need to install several alarms in the same space.
7. When the wall or ceiling is angled, the alarm needs to be installed within 3 feet (90 cm) of the highest wall or ceiling point (measured horizontally) in the room.

Recommended Placement

WARNING

1. THIS ALARM SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
2. INSTALLATION OF THE ALARM SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, USE, AND MAINTENANCE OF FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES INCLUDING APPROPRIATE VENTILATION AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS.

How to Install This Alarm

IMPORTANT!

THIS SMOKE ALARM IS DESIGNED TO BE MOUNTED ON THE CEILING OR WALL.

WARNING!

FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND ACTIVATE THIS ALARM WILL PREVENT PROPER OPERATION OF THE ALARM AND WILL PREVENT ITS RESPONSE TO FIRE HAZARDS.

Mounting Steps

1. Drill three ∅ 6.0 mm holes in the wall or ceiling, then insert three plastic anchor plugs into the holes with a hammer.
2. Attach the mounting bracket to the surface of the wall or ceiling with three screws and mount the alarm into the bracket by pushing them together and twisting the unit clockwise.
3. Test the unit by using the Test/Silence button. Ensure the unit sounds in an alarming pattern.

Note. This model is equipped with a feature that automatically activates the alarm when the alarm is attached to the mounting bracket for the first time.

Deactivation of the Alarm
WARNING

1. DO NOT DEACTIVATE THE ALARM UNIT UNTIL THE END-OF-LIFE SIGNAL HAS BEEN HEARD.
2. ONCE THE MAXIMUM LIFETIME (10 YEARS) IS REACHED, THE ALARM DELIVERS 2 BEEPS EVERY 30 SECONDS.
3. ONCE THE ALARM IS DEACTIVATED, IT WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION. IT CAN NOT BE REACTIVATED AND MUST BE REPLACED.

To Deactivate the Alarm
Pressing the Test/Silence button can silence the end-of-life signal for up to 3 days.

1. Peel back the shaded label obstructing the “DIS” setting, and break the thin plastic guard, as below.
2. Twist the plastic pin upwards to the “DIS” position or insert a screwdriver into the slot and turn the dial clockwise to the “DIS” position.
3. Dispose of the alarm.
4. Replace the alarm.

Weekly Test
WARNING

1. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME OF ANY KIND TO TEST THIS UNIT. YOU MIGHT ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGE OR SET FIRE TO THE UNIT OR TO YOUR HOME.
2. DO NOT STAND CLOSE TO THE ALARM WHEN THE ALARM IS SOUNDING. EXPOSURE AT CLOSE RANGE MAY BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEARING. WHEN TESTING, STEP AWAY WHEN THE ALARM BEGINS TO SOUND.

Maintenance

To keep your smoke alarm in good working order, follow these simple steps:

1. Verify the unit’s alarm sound and indicators are working properly by testing the unit once a week.
2. Remove the unit from the ceiling/wall and clean the alarm cover and vents with a soft brush attachment once a month to remove dust and dirt.
3. Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the unit.
4. Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray or other aerosols near the alarm.
5. Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke. Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. Doing so will void your warranty.
6. When removed, place the smoke alarm back in its proper location as soon as possible, to assure continuous protection from fire.
7. When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are used, the area should be ventilated.

If the Smoke Alarm Sounds

1. Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family’s escape plan.
2. Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to get dressed or collect anything.
3. Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.
4. If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors and windows closed unless you must escape through them.
5. Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
6. Take short, shallow breaths.
7. Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and do a headcount to make sure everybody got out safely.
8. Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside. Give your address, then your name.
9. Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
10. Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.

Manufacturer and Service Information
X-SENSE Technology Co., LTD
Address: Tower B, Qiaode Technology Park, No. 7 Road, Guangming District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
Email: support@x-sense.com

Environmental Protection
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

Email: support@xsense.com
X-SENSE Technology Co., LTD.

http://www.x-sense.com/

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