Alarm Range; Important Information; Types Of Alarm; Kidde Fyrnetics - Kidde 1SF23/9HI Owner's Manual

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retail-
er for recycling advice.

1. Alarm Range

1SF23/9HIR:
Mains ionisation alarm with sealed in rechargeable back-up cells
1SF23/9HI:
Mains ionisation alarm with alkaline back-up cell
2SF23/9HIR:
Mains optical alarm with sealed in rechargeable back-up cells
2SF23/9HI:
Mains optical alarm with alkaline back-up cell
3SF23/9HIR:
Mains heat alarm with sealed in rechargeable back-up cells
3SF23/9HI:
Mains heat alarm with alkaline back-up cell
Also interconnectable to all Kidde Fyrnetics, Hard Wired 230V Smoke, Heat & CO Alarms.

2. Important Information

This alarm is designed for installation by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the
latest I.E.E. Regulations and in regard to relevant Building Regulations/BS Codes of
Practice.
• Hard wired smoke or heat alarms require a constant 230V AC supply.
Battery Back-up models additionally require a healthy battery too.
• A healthy mains supply is indicated by a constant green L.E.D. (mains) indicator.
• Test the alarm weekly by pressing (and holding) the test button.
The alarm and all those interconnected to it will sound.
• Vacuum your alarms regularly to reduce the likelihood of nuisance alarms, caused
by dust contamination.
• Never paint or expose alarm to water – this is a 230V alarm.
(If painting or building work is being carried out close to alarm, temporarily cover
with a plastic bag, or the dust cover supplied.)
• If the alarm chirps every 30-40 seconds, it indicates the battery needs replacing. (If
you are in rented property, advise your Landlord.)
• If there is any question to the cause of an alarm, it should be assumed that the alarm
was due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacuated immediately.
Smoke and heat alarms will only function if properly selected, located,
installed and maintained as per Kidde Fyrnetics instruction manuals.

3. Types of Alarm

a. Power Supply
• DC alarms
9V battery powered units, but will only function if battery is in good condition –
check regularly. (BS5839 Pt6: Grade F).
AC/DC alarms
•
230V mains – for professional installation. Interconnectable to other Kidde Fyrnetics
AC Alarms, so all will sound when one is triggered. If mains power is lost, will oper-
ate via battery power if batteries are fresh/properly installed.
Some models use replaceable 9V (PP3 type) batteries, others sealed-in recharge-
able/Long Life batteries. (BS5839 Pt6: Grade D). This type is the
acceptable on new or materially altered dwellings.
• AC alarms
230V mains – for professional installation.
(Minimum required by UK Building Regulations in new homes.) Interconnectable to
other Kidde Fyrnetics AC Alarms, so all will sound when one is triggered.
Will not function if mains power lost. (BS5839 Pt6: Grade E).
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Interconnectable 230V Hard Wired Alarms
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minimum grade