Bellman & Symfon BE1281 User Manual

Bellman & Symfon BE1281 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    BE1281 User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick start guide Location and positioning Installation Testing, monitoring and maintenance Fire safety advice Alarm limitations RF module features Troubleshooting Technical specifications Warranty conditions...
  • Page 3: General Instructions

    The booklet is to be given to any subsequent user. Please note Green LED Red LED This BE1281 Smoke alarm transmitter, hereafter referred to as the smoke alarm, is Smoke alarm Smoke alarm Radio module equipped with a BE9171 radio module from Bellman &...
  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    Quick start guide Attach the unit Place the smoke alarm unit on top of the baseplate and twist it clockwise to attach it. Mount the baseplate Fix the baseplate to the ceiling using a screwdriver. The smoke alarm should be mounted at least 305 mm (12") from walls and obstructions, ideally centrally in the room/area.
  • Page 5: Location And Positioning

    2 Outside of each separate sleeping area, in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms. SMOKE ALARM TRANSMITTER, BE1281 3 On each level of the dwelling unit, including basements Exception: In existing one- and Sufficient smoke must enter your smoke alarm before it will respond.
  • Page 6 Figure 1 Your first smoke alarm should be located between the sleeping area and the most likely sources of fire (living room for example), but it should not be more than 6.4 meters (21ft) from the door to any room where a fire may start and block your escape from the house. Multi-story dwellings If your home has more than one floor, at least one smoke alarm should be fitted on each level, see Figure 1.
  • Page 7 Recommended protection be mounted away from corners. Keep at least 305mm (12") from walls and corners, see Figure 3. Additionally, mount the unit at least 305mm (12") from any light fitting or Fire authorities recommend you put individual smoke alarms in or near all rooms where decorative object which might prevent smoke entering the smoke alarm.
  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Locations to avoid DON’T place smoke alarms in any of the following areas: Installation procedure  Bathrooms, kitchens, shower rooms, garages or other rooms where the smoke alarm may be triggered by steam, condensation, normal smoke or fumes. Keep at least 6 1 Select a location complying with the advice in the meters (20ft) away from sources of normal smoke/fumes.
  • Page 9 transmission. Do so by pressing the black button on the RF Push up catch & twist smoke alarm anti-clockwise to remove module for 3 seconds, see Figure 5b. The red LED blinking Break off for two seconds indicates the link is active, and a stable red small pillar LED light for two seconds indicates that the link is turned off.
  • Page 10: Testing, Monitoring And Maintenance

    Testing, monitoring and maintenance Test/hush button to control nuisance alarms The smoke alarms have a combined test/hush button to help you control nuisance/ false alarms. Your smoke alarm is a life saving device and should be checked periodically. Regularly check that the red light on the smoke alarm blinks approximately every 45 s to show If, when the alarm sounds, there is no sign of smoke or noise to indicate that there is the units are powered.
  • Page 11 Power supply monitoring enters. To clean the cover, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. WARNING: Do not paint your smoke alarm. What to do when an alarm is beeping: Other than the maintenance and cleaning described in this leaflet, no other customer If a smoke alarm is beeping about every 45 s with the red light blinking at the same servicing of this product is required.
  • Page 12: Fire Safety Advice

    Fire safety advice smoke alarm must be returned for servicing or replacement. Contamination is beyond our control; it is totally unpredictable and is considered normal wear and tear. For this reason, contamination is not covered by the warranty and a charge is made for all such When using household protective devices, basic safety precautions should always be servicing work.
  • Page 13 Planning your escape route for when the alarms sound  This appliance is intended ONLY for premises having a residential type environment.  This is not a portable product. It must be mounted following the instructions in this leaflet. 1 Check room doors for heat or smoke. Do not open a hot ...
  • Page 14: Alarm Limitations

    Alarm limitations RF module features Limitations of smoke alarms This smoke alarm is equipped with an RF module that transmits radio signals to one or several supplementary Visit receivers. A Visit receiver will help to ensure that the alarm Smoke alarms have significantly helped to reduce the number of fire fatalities in coun- is noticed throughout the property.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Changing the radio key If your Visit receiver is activated for no apparent reason, there might be another Visit system installed nearby that accidently triggers your system. To avoid the radio interfer- Most problems with the smoke alarm can be solved quickly by following the advice in ence you need to change the radio keys on all units in your system.
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Warranty conditions Power supply Duracell MN1604 alkaline 9V battery (replaceable) Bellman & Symfon guarantees this smoke alarm (excluding the battery) for 5 (five) Smoke sensitivity 0.9% to 1.8% OBS/Ft years from date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or Test/hush button Checks horn circuit / silences smoke alarm for 10 minutes workmanship.
  • Page 17 FCC compliance statement cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This device complies with Part 15 of the If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television FCC Rules.
  • Page 19 DESIGN FOR EARS ™...

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