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Fireco Deafgard Operating Manual

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Compliance Made Easy
Deafgard
Operating Guide
2019-03-13

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  • Page 1 Compliance Made Easy Deafgard Operating Guide 2019-03-13...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Page 2 Batteries Page 3 The lights - strobe and status Page 4 Setting the time Page 5 Fire alarm test Page 6 Using Deafgard Page 7 Alarm clock function Page 8 Self test Page 9 Sensitivity adjustment Page 10 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 3: Box Contents

    Deafgard is a portable device which alerts people in an emergency. Designed for the deaf and hard of hearing, Deafgard has a vibration pad and flashing light which wakes people up on the sound of the alarm. The box should contain: 1.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    3. Screw the battery compartments closed. Screen & keypad The screen will display: the time, alarm settings, low battery, faults, error messages and fire alarm conditions. If the Deafgard unit is in a fire condition, the screen will display “FIRE”. Page 2...

  • Page 5: Batteries

    Batteries Only use alkaline batteries and do not use re-chargeable batteries. The batteries supplied should last at least 12 months. Deafgard regularly checks the battery life. If the screen displays “BATT”, it means there are approximately 7 days of battery life.

  • Page 6: The Lights - Strobe And Status

    The lights - strobe and status There are 3 lights on the Deafgard unit. One status light in the centre which flashes GREEN or RED, and 2 strobe lights on each side which flash WHITE. The strobe lights will flash when there is a fire, or if there is a major fault.

  • Page 7: Setting The Time

    Setting the time The time can be set with the pillow pad in or out of the cradle, but the cable must be connected to the base. The time will need to be re-set whenever batteries are replaced, or when daylight saving time occurs.

  • Page 8: Fire Alarm Test

    Fire alarm test 1. Place Deafgard where it is to be used, for example 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 hearing the fire alarm.

  • Page 9: Using Deafgard

    4. To turn the unit off hold ON/OFF for 6 seconds, or until the display is blank. Note: Once turned off, Deafgard will not respond to the fire alarm or work as an alarm clock, and the status light will no longer flash.

  • Page 10: Alarm Clock Function

    Alarm clock function Deafgard can be used as an alarm clock as well as a fire alarm. When the alarm clock activates, the pillow pad will vibrate constantly and the screen will light up. To set the alarm: Press ALARM SET and hold it down until only the hour numeral is showing on the screen.

  • Page 11: Self Test

    Self test The Deafgard unit will perform a self test every time batteries are inserted and then every 7 days after that. During the self test, the screen will display ‘SELF’ and the hardware of the unit will be checked.

  • Page 12: Sensitivity Adjustment

    Note: Do not over-adjust the sensitivity as this may stop the unit from responding to the alarm correctly. If the Deafgard is too sensitive to sound, you can follow the same steps, but turn the screwdriver anti-clockwise. Do not over-adjust the sensitivity as this may stop the unit from responding to the alarm correctly.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. Why does Deafgard not respond to the fire alarm? • Check the fire alarm is louder than 75 decibels. • Check all 4 batteries. • Ensure the fire alarm is sounding for at least 30 seconds. • Adjust the sensitivity of the Deafgard unit if it is not responding to a fire alarm.

  • Page 14: Display Messages

    Display messages ER01 – PAD, ER08 – Flash error, ER10 – Comms error Resolution: a. Remove the pillow pad from the cradle. b. Remove all 4 batteries from the unit. c. After 20 seconds re-insert the batteries. d. Perform a self test by pressing MUTE/SNOOZE. ER02 –...
  • Page 15 Carry out a self test by pressing the “MUTE/SNOOZE” button. ER20 – Battery pack flat This may be shown on the screen as ‘ER20’ or ‘BATT’. Whenever the Deafgard performs a self test routine (every 7 days or on demand) the battery pack voltages are checked.

  • Page 16: 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.

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