Page 8
User Manual The overriding instruction is to ALWAYS follow the manufacturers guidance. ALWAYS read the ENTIRE handbook and keep it in a safe place – where you can find it!! ALWAYS make sure you understand the lights and sounds.
Page 9
Light and Sounds Power = Brief Red flash every minute followed by a Single beep after 10 secs if the battery is weak Alarm = Repeating Red flashing light twice every second + a series of 3 beeps every 4 seconds Alarm Silence Brief Red flash...
Page 10
Alarm Silence An alarm sound can be silenced (Hushed, Paused etc) by pressing the test button during an alarm •Pressing the test button when the full alarm is sounding will silence the alarm for 10 minutes. •For safety reasons it cannot be selected in advance.
Page 11
Silence Low Battery Warning Low battery warnings generally start at night due to the most significant temperature changes that occur and can affect battery power. (not necessarily off load voltage) •The FHB10 has a “Low Battery Silence” Feature. •Pressing the test button when the Low Battery Warning system is activated will silence the warning for 10 hours.
Page 12
FHB10 – Smoke Alarm Location Correct location is imperative if nuisance alarms are to be avoided •Do NOT place in a draft. •Do NOT place near bathrooms and showers •Do NOT place in kitchens - use heat alarms there •KEEP AWAY from vents or extractor fans •Do NOT place directly above heaters, radiators or in front of air conditioning units •Do NOT place in insect infested areas (attics, garages etc) - use heat alarms there •KEEP 300mm AWAY from lights that generate heat.
Page 13
FHH10i Heat Alarm Location •Remember, heat alarms need a fire to activate, flames WILL be present. •Do NOT install on walls •Do NOT use in escape routes •ALWAYS interlink to smoke alarms •Do NOT use in lounges, bedrooms and separate dining rooms where smoke alarms are best •Avoid use in areas where children, the elderly and disabled are normally present •Designed for kitchens, garages, cellars, attics where steam, vapours, dust, and...
Page 15
Fixing to Ceilings Double-Sided Adhesive Sticky Pad Plugs and Screws...
Page 16
Assembly to Mounting Plate ……. and Twist Bring twist to lock together ……...
Page 17
Removing from Ceilings – Security Tag Press here and twist alarm anti-clock to release...
Page 18
Fire Alarms – End User Maintenance • REMEMBER - The overriding instruction is to ALWAYS follow the manufacturers guidance. • Test the alarm once a week to ensure it is still operating •ONLY use the test button. Do NOT use smoke or flame. It is dangerous, will contaminate the alarm and give misleading results •If you must use canned smoke follow the manufacturers instructions.
Page 19
Smoke and Heat Alarms- Trouble Shooting •Be sure which alarm has been the problem, upstairs, downstairs, heat or smoke. •Are the alarms interlinked? - If so check which one has a fast flashing red light during an alarm – that’s the one that has set the system off. •Where is it installed? (refer to “Do nots..”...
Page 20
Firehawk Fire Alarms Martin Ling. MSc, Cert Ed, MIFireE Technical Manager Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Firehawk FHB10 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers