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Fireco Deafgard Operating Manual

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English Version 3.3

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  • Page 1 Operating Guide English Version 3.3...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Information Prior to Use LCD & Keypad The LEDs - Strobe and Status Getting Started Setting the Time Fire Alarm Test Using Deafgard Wake-up Alarm Self Test Sensitivity Adjustment Batteries Trouble Shooting Error Messages Manufacturer’s Warranty Notes Deafgard - Quick User Guide...

  • Page 3: What Is Deafgard

    What is Deafgard?

  • Page 4: First Check

    Have you removed all the contents from the Carton? You should have: 1. One Deafgard with Pillow Pad and Cable. 2. One Carry Bag. 3. Four ‘C’ size (LR14) Batteries. 4. One blue Deafgard Sticker (for your deaf or hard of hearing customers). 5. This Operating Guide.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information Prior To Use

    Important Safety Information Prior to Use Deafgard must only be used for the purpose for which it is designed. It is not suitable for external use. Read this guide and follow the instructions carefully. Keep this Guide in a safe place e.g.

  • Page 6: Lcd Keypad

    4. Button 4 MUTE/SNOOZE - Used to mute Wake-up Alarm as well as FIRE: Fire alarm has sounded testing the Deafgard unit. PAD: Pillow Pad cable has 5. Button 5 ALARM SET - Used to set detached or has a fault.

  • Page 7: The Leds - Strobe And Status

    The Status LED will flash according to the Deafgard status. If Deafgard is turned On, under normal conditions the Status LED will flash green once every 15 seconds. The Status LED will flash red once...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Ensure the Pillow Pad Cable has not been disconnected from the Base. Note: The Pillow Pad should remain in the cradle. 2. Unscrew the Front battery Cover: pull the Cover away from the Base until you feel resistance. Note: The battery orientation diagram on the inside.
  • Page 9 FIRE and the Strobe Lights will flash for 10 seconds. 5. Repeat step 2 - 4 for Rear Battery Closer. Note: Do not over-tighten. Note: The Deafgard clock will be displayed on the LCD and starts running once the front batteries are installed.

  • Page 10: Setting The Time

    Setting the Time Note: Deafgard operates a 24 hour clock but does not adjust automatically for Daylight saving time. The Time must be set whenever both sets of batteries are removed or replaced. a. Depress Button 2 TIME SET and hold it down until only the hour numeral is shown.

  • Page 11: Fire Alarm Test

    Fire Alarm Test 1. Place Deafgard where it is to be used, i.e. on the bedside table. Place the Pillow Pad under the pillow. 2. Sound the fire alarm for a minimum of 30 seconds. 3. Deafgard will activate within 20 seconds of the fire alarm sounding.

  • Page 12: Using Deafgard

    4. To turn the unit Off hold Button 1 ON/OFF for 6 seconds, or until the LCD turns Off. Note: Once turned off Deafgard will not react to the Fire Alarm or work as a wake-up device and the status LED will no longer flash.

  • Page 13: Wake-Up Alarm

    Wake-up Alarm - Alarm Clock Deafgard can be used as a wake-up Alarm as well as a fire alarm for the deaf and hard of hearing. When the Wake-up Alarm activates the Pillow Pad will vibrate constantly and the LCD will become back-lit.

  • Page 14: Self Test

    Self Test Deafgard performs a Self Test on Battery insertion and every 7 days after that. During the Self Test, Deafgard will check its hardware and the LCD will read ‘SELF’. Should Deafgard detect an internal fault it will sound a warning...

  • Page 15: Sensitivity Adjustment

    Deafgard can be adjusted to respond to alarms as 3. Test Deafgard to the fire alarm. quiet as 70 dB. Only adjust sensitivity as 4. If problems persist, repeat steps 1-3. a last resort.

  • Page 16: Batteries

    Use Alkaline Only (Do Not Use Rechargeable batteries). The 4 x C Size Procell Alkaline batteries supplied should last at least 12 months. Deafgard continually checks the Battery life ensuring safe operation. 1. Open Battery Compartments using a screwdriver. 2. Insert the batteries into the Battery Compartments (+) positive side facing out.

  • Page 17: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting The following are the most frequently asked questions regarding the Deafgard unit, with a quick checklist to follow: 1. Why does Deafgard not react to your fire alarm? • Check fire alarm is louder than 75dB. • Check batteries.

  • Page 18: Error Messages

    Error Messages ER01 – PAD This may be shown on the LCD as ‘ER01’ or ‘PAD’. The Deafgard will regularly check the pillow pad to ensure it is present. Resolution: Remove Pillow Pad from Cradle and then remove batteries wait 20 seconds and re-insert batteries, perform self test by pressing “Mute/Snooze”...
  • Page 19 Error Messages continued ER04 – Audio Error Whenever the Deafgard performs a self test routine (once every 24Hrs, or on demand) the operation of the buzzer and audio circuit is checked. The buzzer is turned on and the output from the audio detection circuits are checked.

  • Page 20: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Manufacturer’s Warranty Fireco Limited (“we” and “us”) warrants to the customer (“you” and “your”) that the product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. If the product is defective whilst under warranty we will, at our option, repair the product or replace it free of charge.

  • Page 21: Notes

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  • Page 24: Deafgard - Quick User Guide

    15 second intervals). Listening circuits will not work if unit is off. 2. Place the Pillow Pad under the pillow with the Deafgard unit on the bedside table. 3. When a Fire Alarm condition is detected the Pillow Pad will pulse, the Strobe LEDs will flash and the LCD will display ‘FIRE’.

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