Chacon 34237 Optical Smoke Detector With Lithium Battery User Manual

Chacon 34237 Optical Smoke Detector With Lithium Battery

What in Box

Registering your warranty

To register your warranty, fill in the online form at www.chacon.com/warranty

Introduction

Thank you for using this product

• Please read the instructions carefully before using the device.
• Do not attempt to dismantle or repair the product yourself as it will invalidate the warranty.
• Please keep original product documents for the entire duration of the product’s life

Introduction to the product

1. Sound Output
2. LED Indicator
3. Test Button

Before using the smoke detector for the first time, make sure you activate it and test it is working properly.

1. Place the mounting plate on the smoke detector and fix it in place by turning it clockwise.
2. Check that the battery is properly connected and your detector is activated by pressing the button until you hear a beep.

Note : If there is no sound, the smoke detector has not been correctly activated and must not be used!

Installation of smoke detector

1. Remove the mounting plate from the smoke detector.
2. Place the mounting plate in the desired location and use a pencil to mark the position of the holes.
3. Remove the mounting plate and make two holes with a diameter of 5 millimetres.
4. Push the plastic wall plugs into the holes.
5. Insert the screws into the mounting plate and tighten them securely into the wall plugs.
6. Place the smoke plate on the mounting bracket and fix it in place by turning it clockwise.
7. Check that your detector is working properly by pressing the test button. If there is no sound, the smoke detector is not working correctly and must not be used!

Installation tips

Where to install the smoke detector

The smoke detectors must be installed so that they can detect smoke.

• Install in places where people sleep (especially children’s bedrooms)
• Install close to exits
• On the ceiling, in the middle of the room
• At least 50 cm from walls and other objects
• Maximum installation height 6 m

Installing a smoke detector in a room with an unusual shape

• Corridors with a maximum length of 3 m: Max. 15 m between 2 smoke detectors.
• Gabled rooms
  • If the slope of the ceiling exceeds 20 ° from the horizontal, the smoke detectors must be installed between 0.5 m and 1 m from the ceiling.
  • Partially gabled rooms: if the flat ceiling has a width less than or greater than 1 m, consider the slope of the ceiling to be greater than 20°. If the width of the ceiling exceeds 1 m, think of it as a conventional ceiling.
• Rooms with divided ceilings:
  • If the height of the subdivisions (ceiling, beams, etc.) is less than or equal to 0.2 m, a smoke detector can be installed either on the beams or on the ceiling.
  • If the height of the subdivisions (ceiling, beams, etc.) is greater than 0.2 m and the area of your ceiling panels is less than or equal to 36 m2, use the ceiling as normal.
  • If the height of the subdivisions (ceiling, beams, etc.) is greater than 0.2 m and the service of the ceiling panels is greater than 36 m2, you must install a smoke detector on each ceiling panel.

Areas to avoid when installing a smoke detector

• In an environment with air draughts (e.g. near an air-conditioning or fan system).
• Areas where there are frequent fires, such as kitchens.
• Areas with high humidity, such as bathrooms, or near appliances such as dishwashers or washing machines.

Use of the product

between each beep
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The device has detected smoke| 1 x every second 3 times, with a 1.5 second pause between each flash| 1 x every second 3 times, with a 1.5 second pause between each beep
The battery is low| 1 x every 40 seconds (simul- taneously with the “beep”)| 1 x every 40 seconds (simul- taneously with the flash)
Low battery warning deactivated| 1 x every 40 seconds| None
The device is not working correctly| 1 x every 40 seconds (alternately

with the “beep”)

| 1 x every 40 seconds (alternately with the flash)

Battery low

When the battery is low, the smoke detector warns you by emitting a repetitive beep and flashing for around 30 days.

NOTE : This smoke detector has a non-replaceable battery. When you see and hear this warning, replace the device as soon as possible! The low battery warning beep can be deactivated for ten hours by pressing the test button. When the detector is in this mode, it remains operational, but we recommend that you change it promptly.

Fault warning mode

If the smoke detector is not working properly, it moves into “fault warning” mode. Attempt to clean the smoke detector (see maintenance). If you do not see any improvement and it remains in fault mode, replace the smoke detector!

Deactivating “alarm” mode

When the smoke detector has detected smoke and switches to alarm mode, you can deactivate the alarm for between 5 and 15 minutes by pressing the test button. After that, the smoke detector automatically reinitialises itself and returns to normal operating mode. If there are still combustion particles in the air, the smoke detector will revert to alarm mode.

NOTE : Before deactivating the “alarm” function, always identify the cause of the alarm and make sure the situation is safe

Maintenance

• Test the smoke detector is working properly once a week using the test button. If the smoke detector is working correctly, you will hear a beep. Because the alarm is very loud, make sure you keep your distance from the unit while carrying out the test. If the smoke detector does not emit a beep, it must be replaced immediately!
• Clean the smoke detector at least once a month to get rid of grime, dust and debris. Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush and pass it over the sides and the lid of the smoke detector. Do not remove the upper cap on the smoke detector to clean the insides.
• Do not attempt to repair the smoke detector. If the smoke detector is damaged in a way that affects how it works, it must be replaced!
• False alarms are often caused by dust or steam

Warnings

• To avoid injuries, this device must be securely fixed the ceiling in accordance with the instructions.
• The batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunlight or fire.
• Do not paint or cover the smoke detector

Technical specifications

Recycling

In accordance with European WEEE directives (2002/96/EC) and directives concerning accumulators (2006/66/EC), any electrical or electronic device or accumulator must be collected separately by a local organisation specializing in the collection of such waste. Do not dispose of these products with ordinary waste. Check the regulations in force. The logo shaped like a waste bin indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste in any EU country. To prevent any risk to the environment or human health due to uncontrolled scrapping, recycle the product in a responsible manner. This will promote the sustainable use of material resources. To return your used device, use the return and collection systems, or contact the original dealer. The dealer will recycle it in accordance with regulatory provisions.

Declaration of conformity

The CE mark affixed to this product confirms its compliance with the European Directives which apply to the product and, in particular, its compliance with the harmonized specifications of standard EN 14604:2005 relating to Construction Products Regulation 305/2011. The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address www.chacon.com/conformity

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References

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