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- Page 3 Overview BE1284 Radio LED Heat/smoke sensor 2 x 3V lithium batteries Alarm LED Test/silence button Radio key switches Read this first. Read and retain this booklet carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your alarm. This booklet should be regarded as part of the product.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick start guide Indication summary Using broadcast Changing the radio key Location and positioning Fire safety advice Alarm limitations Installation Testing, monitoring and maintenance Troubleshooting Technical specifications Please note: This smoke alarm is equipped with a radio module that transmits radio signals to one or several supplementary Visit receivers*. -
Page 5: Quick Start Guide
Quick start guide Make sure to select a location complying with the advice in Location and positioning. 1 Lift off the mounting bracket and carefully place your thumb over the batteries and remove the pull tab to power the smoke alarm. 2 Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring, fix the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall using the supplied screws and plugs. -
Page 6: Indication Summary
Indication summary Normal operation Action Sounder Power up Pull battery tab 1 red + 1 yellow blink Off Standby Sensing fire Red + green Full sound Silence alarm Press test button 1 red blink / 8 s Off for 10 mins Fault mode Action Alarm LED... - Page 7 Indicators explained Radio LED Normal operation Power up. Twist off the alarm from the mounting bracket, see the 'Quick start guide' . Remove the battery tab to power the alarm. The alarm LED will blink in red and yellow once to show that the alarm has been powered up and is now in standby mode.
- Page 8 battery is becoming low, the alarm will beep, and the alarm LED will blink in yellow at the same time about every 48 seconds to warn the user. This indicates that the batteries must be replaced. Also, make sure to check the smoke alarm expiration date which is given on the sidewall of the alarm.
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Page 9: Using Broadcast
Using broadcast If you want the smoke alarm radio signal to be transmitted to all Visit receivers within range, you can activate broadcast mode. This will override the radio key settings. To activate broadcast, remove the smoke alarm from the bracket ... - Page 10 x5 x5...
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Page 11: Location And Positioning
Location and positioning You can easily install an alarm on each level of the property, in hallways/corridors out- side any sleeping area, in each bedroom and in other rooms throughout the property to give warning of fire. Heat alarms can be installed in kitchens, garages and other areas where smoke alarms are unsuitable. - Page 12 Check with your local fire department for current requirements in your area. Smoke and heat alarm transmitter, BE1284 Sufficient smoke must enter your smoke alarm before it will respond. Your smoke alarm needs to be within 6 m (20 ft) of the fire to respond quickly. Smoke alarms also need to be in positions where they can be heard throughout the property, so they can wake you and your family in time for everyone to escape.
- Page 13 Figure1 illustrates where smoke and heat alarms should be located in a typical two- story house. Note the spacings in Protection levels which ensure the early detection of fire and that the warning will be heard. Locate heat alarms in rooms adjoining escape routes - kitchens, garages, furnace rooms, etc.
- Page 14 Protection levels Figure 1 Figure 2 Toilet Bedroom Minimum protection level Bedroom - smoke alarm on each level Toilet - in each sleeping area - every 6.4 m (21 ft) of hallways and rooms Laundry Bedroom - within 3 m (10 ft) of all bedroom doors Recommended protection level Kitchen (In addition to the above):...
- Page 15 Wall mounting If ceiling mounting is impractical, smoke alarms may be mounted on a wall, provided that: 1 The top of the smoke alarm is between 150 mm (6") and 305 mm (12") below the ceiling. 2 The bottom of the smoke alarm is above the level of any door openings. Wall mounting should only be considered where closely spaced beams or similar obstructions may preclude ceiling mounting.
- Page 16 Locations to avoid DON’T place smoke alarms in any of the following areas: 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 meters (20 ft) away from sources of normal smoke/fumes.
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Page 17: Fire Safety Advice
Fire safety advice When using household protective devices, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including those listed below. Please read all instructions. Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home knows what to do in case the alarm sounds. Use the smoke alarm test/silence button to familiarize your family with the alarm ... - Page 18 Always use a metal fireplace screen and have chimneys cleaned regularly. Replace worn or damaged sockets, switches, home wiring and cracked or frayed electrical cords and plugs. Do not overload electrical circuits. Keep matches away from children. ...
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Page 19: Alarm Limitations
4 Call the fire brigade from a neighbor’s house or mobile phone. Remember to give your name and address. 5 NEVER re-enter a burning house. Alarm limitations Limitations of smoke alarms While smoke alarms are extremely effective, independent authorities have stated that under some circumstances they may become ineffective. - Page 20 It is the responsibility of individuals in the household who are capable of assisting others, to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely escaping the area unassisted. Limitations of heat alarms There are various situations where a heat alarm may not be effective: Fires where the victim is directly exposed to flame for example;...
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Page 21: Installation
Installation Installation procedure 1 Select a location complying with the advice in the 'Location and positioning' section. 2 Lift off the mounting bracket from the smoke alarm and discard the cardboard insert. 3 Place the mounting bracket on the ceiling exactly where you want to mount the alarm. - Page 22 Tamper proofing the smoke alarm The alarm can be made tamper proof to prevent unauthorized removal of the alarm. Break off the small pillar on the base as shown in Figure 7a. To remove the alarm from the ceiling it is now necessary to use a small screwdriver. To release the catch, push the catch towards the ceiling and then twist off the alarm, see Figure 7b.
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Page 23: Testing, Monitoring And Maintenance
Testing, monitoring and maintenance Your alarm is a life-saving device and should be checked periodically. Manually testing your alarms It is recommended that you test your alarms after installation and then at least weekly to ensure the units are working. It will also help you and your family to become familiar with the sound of the alarms. - Page 24 It is possible that cooking smoke, steam, etc., may be the source of nuisance alarms. If there are frequent nuisance/false alarms, it may be necessary to relocate the smoke alarm away from the source (cooking smoke, shower steam, etc.) If your Visit system is activated for no reason, there is probably a neighbouring Visit ...
- Page 25 battery, you must press the test/silence button to check that the alarm is functioning correctly. Only use Panasonic CR123A batteries. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. Warning! CONSTANT EXPOSURES TO HIGH OR LOW TEMPERATURES OR HIGH HUMIDITY MAY REDUCE BATTERY LIFE.
- Page 26 yellow at the same time. If this happens, clean the unit. If the beeping persists and the beep does not coincide with the alarm LED blinking in yellow, return the unit for service. Dust and insect contamination All smoke alarms and particularly the optical (photoelectric) type are prone to dust and insect ingress which can cause false alarms.
- Page 27 Alarm Memory The Alarm memory is an important feature where even if the house is unoccupied during an alarm condition it warns the homeowner that the device has previously detected Fire and been in alarm. The device which has alarmed will flash the red led twice every 48 seconds for the next 24 hours.
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most problems with the smoke alarm can be solved quickly by following the advice in this section. For additional information, visit our webpage. Try this The smoke alarm sounds for Check for smoke, steam, etc. from the kitchen or bathroom. ... -
Page 30: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Sensor type Multi-criteria optical smoke and heat alarm Certification ANSI/UL217, CAN/ULC-S531, ANSI/UL539, ULC/ORD-C539, FCC Part 15 and IC RSS-210 Batteries 2 x 3V CR123A Lithium batteries (replaceable) Current drain Typical 9µA standby Battery life Up to 10 years Test/silence button Checks horn circuit / silences the alarm for 10 minutes Audible alarm... - Page 31 Service and support If your smoke alarm fails to work after you have read the sections 'Installation, Testing monitoring and maintenance' and 'Troubleshooting' , please contact the Bellman & Symfon Service Center for North America (see the address at the end of this leaflet) and get an RMA# (Return Merchandise Authorization).
- Page 32 This Class B digital aparatus complies with the Canadian RSS-210. the instructions, may cause harmful IC: 6693A-BE1284 interference to radio communications. This smoke alarm is certified to: However, there is no guarantee that...
- Page 33 DESIGN FOR EARS ™...