SEBSON GS522 Mini Smoke Alarm User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: SEBSON

Table of Contents

SEBSON GS522 Mini Smoke Alarm
Insatallation
General information about the product
General safety information
Recommended installation locations for smoke alarms
Unsuitable mounting locations for smoke alarms
Information about the battery
General instructions for using batteries
Startup
Disposal note
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SEBSON GS522 Mini Smoke Alarm

Thank you for choosing a product of SEBSON. Read the instructions carefully and keep them for looking up before start-up this product. A long and failure- free operation can only be guaranteed if the installation and start-up is done properly. Before starting up this product, please check for external damage. In case of visible external damage we immediately dis-advise the start-up of this product! Please remove all packaging material of this product before the first start-up an and check the content for completeness!

Insatallation

SEBSON GS522 Mini Smoke Alarm fig1 SEBSON GS522
Mini Smoke Alarm fig23

Intended use:
This photoelectric smoke detector detects smoke using an optical sensor. This allows even slight smouldering fires to be detected early and warned with a loud alarm sound.
Scope of delivery:

1 Smoke alarm detector
Screws for fixing (2 pieces)
Dowels Ø 6mm (2 pieces)

General information about the product

Note: Consult a specialist with regard to the installation and in particular the positioning of the device in the intended rooms in order to ensure that the proper functioning of the smoke detector is guaranteed!

1: TEST-button; 2: LED; 3: Speaker (see fig. 2)
This smoke alarm detector may only be used in private rooms!
Activate the smoke alarm before installation and check the unit for proper functioning on a weekly basis (see chapter: “Start-up”)!
The unit must be replaced after 10 years at the latest and after the battery fault signal sounds (see chapter “Information about the battery”)!
The smoke alarm detector can detect a fire early by recognizing the smoke or the burning articles. The smoke alarm detector is not suitable for preventing a fire!
This detector does not react to heat, flames or gas!
This smoke detector can monitor a range of 20 to 40m².

General safety information

Danger: Never paint or use other solvents on the housing! Never hang any decorative items on the housing and never cover it! This means that the proper functioning of the device is no longer guaranteed!
Danger of suffocation: Keep this product away from children and animals! The packaging contains small parts that can be swallowed! Keep the device away from children under the age of 8!
Attention: Never test the smoke detector with an open flame, e.g. a candle or the flame of a lighter! You will damage the built-in sensor!

Clean the housing at least once a month with a soft vacuum cleaner brush. If there is a high amount of dust, weekly cleaning is recommended! Dust and dirt can impair the function of the built-in sensor!
This product is only suited for indoor-use and not for outdoor-use!
For groups of people who cannot perceive the alarm, for example because they are hard of hearing or sleep very deeply, the installation of a smoke alarm is not sufficient. In this case, take further measures to ensure that these people are also warned in the event of a fire!
The remodeling of this product is not allowed! The proper and safe functioning of the device can no longer be guaranteed if it is modified! In addition, this will invalidate the warranty claim!
The manufacture does not accept any responsibility for injuries or damage resulting from improper use of this product!
Any other use than the description may result in damage to the product. So the dangers are such as electric shock, short circuit, fire etc.
We reserve the right to make changes to the product, the packaging or the operating instructions as well as printing errors.
Protect the product from external damage, heavy dirt, moisture and excessive heat!
In order that the warranty claim does not expire please use only the supplied items. Repairs may only be done by an expert and only by using original spare parts!

Recommended installation locations for smoke alarms

The installation of smoke detectors is recommended in the following rooms (see Fig.3):

Cellar
Nursery
Bedroom
Attic space
Working room
Bathroom
Living room
Stairwell

Bedrooms: Install a smoke alarm in every bedroom!
Corridors: Install a device in each corridor that leads to a bedroom. If the corridor is longer than 9m, install a device at the beginning and end of the corridor.
Stairwell: Install a smoke detector on each floor in the stairwell. Smoke and flames can spread particularly strongly in stairwells!
Living and working rooms as well as storage areas.
Cellar. Mount a smoke alarm detector in the entrance area to the basement.
Rooms with electrical equipment
Attics: When installing smoke alarms on pitched roofs, ensure a minimum distance of 0.5m-1m from the top of the roof (see Figure 4).
Attics with horizontal ceiling: see Figure 5 for installation
Mount smoke detectors at least 0.5m away from lamps!
Install several smoke alarms in large corridors or large rooms. Observe a maximum distance of 15m!
Install smoke alarms in narrow corridors or rooms no larger than 1m wide in the middle of the ceiling.

Unsuitable mounting locations for smoke alarms

Rooms with high humidity, e.g. in the bathroom
Garages or kitchens. In the kitchen should be installed a smoke alarm should only if the distance to the stove is at least 4m.
Smoke detectors should not be installed near heating, heating, cooling and ventilation shafts.
On ceiling beams that are lager than 0.2m
Near open fires or fireplaces
In very dusty rooms.
On A-shaped roofs, the smoke detector must not be mounted at the highest point.
Rooms which have a room temperature below 5°C or above 40°C.
In caravans or rooms with a low ceiling height. Since the air heats up strongly in the upper area due to, for example, intensive solar radiation in summer, the smoke is prevented from rising to trigger the alarm of the smoke detector.

Information about the battery

This smoke detector contains a non-replaceable lithium battery. Under normal conditions the battery has a lifetime of approx. 10 years. When the battery is running low, a short warning tone sounds every 40 seconds for about 30 days and the LED flashes briefly. During this time the smoke alarm is still fully functional. However, it is strongly recommended to replace the device immediately! After approx. 30 days the device is no longer functional and switches off. Replace the device after an operating period of 10 years!
Note: The recurring warning sound can be muted for about 10 hours by pressing the TEST button. After 10 hours, a short warning tone sounds again every 40 seconds.

General instructions for using batteries

Danger: Never expose batteries to extreme conditions, such as heat or strong sunlight! There is an acute risk of explosion and leakage!
Danger: Make sure that batteries can not be swallowed by children, animals and adults! In particular, keep children and animals away from this product! If one or more batteries are swallowed, seek medical attention immediately! Here is an acute danger to life. The substances contained in the battery can cause severe poisoning!
Caution: Remove leaking batteries from the device immediately! The battery acid contained in the battery can damage the unit! Avoid direct skin contact with leaking batteries! Wash your hands immediately after contact and take care that the battery acid does not get into your skin, eyes or mucous membranes! Dispose of leaking and old batteries according to the regulations.

Replace old batteries with batteries of the same type!
Do not use rechargeable batteries. They have a too low voltage!
Remove the batteries from the battery compartment when you are not using the remote control for more than a month. Make sure that the battery compartment is always closed when the battery is inserted!
Only operate the device when the battery compartment is closed!
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be re-charged!
New batteries should not be used together with used batteries!
Always use batteries with the same type!
Never short the terminals of the batteries!

Startup

Attention: In order to prevent your hearing from being stressed too much by the very loud alarm tone, do not hold the device close to your head during the function check! To avoid frightening noise-sensitive persons such as small children, do not hold the unit in the same room during the function check!
Attention: Check the function of the smoke detector weekly!
Activation of the smoke detector:
Attach the mounting plate to the back of the unit until it is fully engaged. Then press and hold the TEST button for about 3 seconds until the LED lights up and a short beep is heard. The smoke detector is now ready for operation.
Functional check:
To check the function, keep the TEST button pressed for approx. 5s. The alarm tone sounds and the LED lights up red. This is to check whether the electronics, the smoke detector’s alarm unit and the battery are functioning. The alarm tone stops immediately after releasing the TEST button.
Note: If neither the alarm sounds nor the LED flashes, the battery is may be empty or the device may be defective. Replace it with a new functional device!
Temporary muting the Alarm:
In the event of a false alarm, e.g. caused by heavy smoke development during cooking or high dust levels, the alarm tone can be muted for approx. 10 minutes. It is essential to ensure that the alarm was not triggered by a fire! To mute the alarm temporarily, press the TEST button. Then open doors and windows to clean the air. If after 10 minutes the air still contains a high number of combustion particles, the alarm will sound again. The mute function can be repeated as often as required by pressing the TEST button. This function cannot be activated if there is excessive smoke. To deactivate the mute function, press the TEST button!
Recurrent self-test of the smoke alarm detector on its function:
The smoke alarm detector performs every 30-40 seconds a self-test. You can see this by a short blink of the LED.

Explanation of the LED modes :

LED flashes every 40 seconds:| The smoke alarm detector is working properly..
LED flashes every second and alarm sounds:| TEST button is pressed or the alarm has been triggered by

smoke.

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LED flashes every 8 seconds:| The device is in the silent mode
LED flashes every 40 seconds and a short alarm tone sounds:| Battery is low.
Installation (Fig.7) :

1: Dowel

2. Mounting base

3. Holes for screws for fixing 4: Screw

5: Retainer of the bayonet connection

Attention: Before drilling the mounting holes, make sure that there are no gas, electricity or water pipes at the drilling location that could be damaged by this!

Attention : The device is only ready for operation if the case is properly attached to the mounting base. Otherwise the battery is deactivated and the smoke alarm is not ready for use.

Since smoke rises to the top and spreads horizontally, install the smoke detector in the middle of the room if possible. Observe a minimum distance of 0.5m from the side wall and 0.6m from the corner of the room, as well as a maximum installation height of 6m ( see Fig.6 ).

§ Remove the mounting plate located on the back of the housing by turning it counterclockwise.

§ Select an easily accessible installation location, as the smoke alarm detector must be checked weekly for proper functioning!

§ Hold the mounting base to the position on the ceiling where you want to attach the unit. Then draw the holes for the drill holes on the ceiling with a pencil.

§ Then drill two holes (Ø 6mm). Take the two plugs included in the delivery and insert them into the drilled holes.

§ Screw the mounting base to the ceiling. The screws are included in the delivery.

§ Attach the housing to the mounting base by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place.

Reasons for a false alarm:

§ Water and kitchen vapours

§ very high air humidity

§ very dusty air

§ very heavy smoke from cigarettes or cigars, for example

Behavior in case of fire:

In case of fire, go outside immediately and call the fire brigade for help! Do not waste time by putting on clothes or carrying personal belongings. Inhaling the dangerous smoke gas will cause severe damage to your body, which can lead to unconsciousness and subsequent death!
Further fire protection measures:

§ Creation of an escape plan
§ Fire extinguisher and fire blanket

§ Operate open fire e.g. lighted candles only under adult supervision

§ Use electrical devices with automatic switch-off

Technical Data:

Disposal note

This product may not be disposed of with household waste. At the end of its useful life, the product must be returned to a point of acceptance for the recycling of electric and electronic device. Please ask your local municipality for the point of acceptance! As the devices contain valuable recyclable materials, they should be sent for recycling, in order not to harm the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal.

Proper disposal of batteries and accumulators

Batteries and rechargeable batteries may not be disposed in the household waste. The end-consumer are legally obligated to the return of all used batteries and/or accumulators. After usage you can return batteries and / or accumulators gratuitous in the sales point or in their direct vicinity (for example at municipal collection points and trade). Otherwise, you can also return the batteries and / or accumulators by post to us. Batteries and / or accumulators which contain harmful substances are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out waste bin and may not be disposed of with household waste. Under the dustbin symbol is the chemical name of the harmful substance – in the example below – “CD” for cadmium, “Pb” stands for lead, “HG” for mercury. If not disposed of properly, the substances contained in the batteries can cause health and environmental hazards. These dangers are averted by the separate collection and proper disposal of used batteries.

Cleaning:

Clean the housing regularly from dirt, dust or cobwebs! Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft suction brush or a soft cleaning cloth. In order for the unit to function properly, the housing, especially the air slots, should always be free of dirt! In order not to damage the product, it is essential to avoid water penetrating into the housing! Never clean the device under running water! Do not use solvent-containing cleaner for cleaning. Do not use solvent- containing cleaner

for cleaning!