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1. ULLS10 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
All UltraFire Photoelectric type smoke alarms are approved to EN14604-
2005, the most recent and rigorous European Smoke Alarm Standard. The
unique X-Profile Photoelectric sensing chamber is particularly sensitive to slow
smouldering fires typically originating in living rooms, bedrooms and hallways
whilst being highly resistant to nuisance alarms.
The alarm and sealed-in battery are guaranteed for the 10-Year life of the
product, including routine weekly testing. However, its life can be significantly
reduced by adverse environments, incorrect location and a failure to regularly
clean and maintain it according to the following instructions. Incorrect location
and a lack of reasonable care may also cause it to malfunction and will
invalidate the warranty.
Product Features
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Sealed in 10 year battery.
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Approved to EN14604:2005, Smoke alarm devices.
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Unique X-Profile detection chamber with insect screen.
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Bespoke software maximises detection ability, false alarm rejection and
Alarm Silence operation.
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Power automatically switched on as a detector is installed onto its
mounting plate and automatically switched off when detector is removed.
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Red LED flashes approximately every minute confirming unit is receiving
power and ready to detect fire conditions. (Quiescent Mode)
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Low Battery Warning - End of alarm life, alarm gives one beep every
minute.
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Low Battery Warning Silence - Low battery warnings often start at night.
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Silence the audible warning for ten hours by pressing the test button, thus
avoiding removing the alarm from its mounting plate. The alarm can then
be replaced when convenient the following day.
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Extra Large Test Button for ease of use, tests sensitivity, circuitry, battery
and alarm sounder.
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Loud 85 Decibel Piezo Electric Alarm - Automatically resets when
hazardous condition has passed and chamber is clear.
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Alarm Silence - Silence your smoke alarm by momentarily pressing the
test button. Ideal in non-emergency situations where nuisance alarms
may have been created, for example, by steam. The red light flashes
every 12 seconds to remind you that the smoke alarm has been silenced
and will automatically reset to quiescent mode in 10 minutes.
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Approved for use in Leisure Accomodation Vehicles.
2. CHOICE AND LOCATION OF ALARMS
Photoelectric (Optical) Smoke Alarms are best for sensing smouldering fires
and are therefore most suitable for rooms containing soft furnishings, carpets
bedding and clothes, such as hallways, living rooms and bedrooms.
Heat alarms are most suitable for kitchens, boiler rooms workshops and
garages where dirt and dust contaminate smoke alarms causing nuisance
alarms and in some cases a failure to detect a fire early.
NOTE: When installing heat alarms in living and working accommodation
they should always be interlinked to smoke alarms and should not be used in
escape routes from the building.
Ionisation Type Smoke Alarms are best at detecting fast flaming fires such
as loose burning paper; however their operation can be significantly delayed
the farther they are from the source of the fire and smoke, according to
recommendations in BS5839 pt 6.
Unless there is significant risk of fast clean burning fires in a particular
area, photoelectric alarms are recommended by that standard for living
accommodation where most fires are started by electrical equipment and
smouldering material such as soft furnishings, clothing, curtains and carpets.
For minimum protection install at least one smoke alarm in the escape route
from each floor of your home and within 3 metres of all bedroom doors, see
diagrams.
Recommended siting of smoke and heat alarms in:
SINGLE STOREY HOME WITH ONE
SLEEPING AREA
SINGLE STOREY HOME WITH TWO
SLEEPING AREAS
MULTIPLE STOREY HOME WITH
MULTIPLE SLEEPING AREAS
Recommended position of alarms in a
room, corridor or escape route:
3. AVOID THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
The life of this alarm can be significantly reduced by adverse environments,
incorrect location and a failure to regularly clean and maintain it according to the
following instructions. Incorrect location and a lack of reasonable care may also
cause it to malfunction and will invalidate the warranty.
1. Do not locate near fans or extractors. These can pull smoke and heat away
from the alarms.
2. Do not install in or near high humidity areas such as showers, bathrooms or
kitchens where humidity levels exceed 85% or the room temperature exceeds 40°
or falls below 0°C. These may cause nuisance alarms and damage the detector.
3. Do not install in the peak of an 'A' frame or sloping ceiling. This may delay
smoke and heat reaching them due to the presence of dead air.
4. Do not install less than 300mm from walls and light fittings when mounted on
the ceiling where heat and dead air may prevent smoke reaching the alarm.
5. Do not install in insect infested areas.
6. Do not install in areas subjected to heavy concentrations of cigarette smoke
that will cause nuisance alarms and the alarm to become contaminated.
7. Do not install smoke alarms in kitchens, boiler rooms and garages where fumes
and dust may cause nuisance alarms.
8. Do not install on poorly insulated walls and ceilings where cold air boundary
layers could prevent smoke reaching the alarm.
9. Do not install near objects that could prevent smoke and heat reaching the
alarm.
10. Do not install within 1500mm of fluorescent light fitting that could trigger
nuisance alarms.
11. Do not paint the alarm.
The location of the alarms must be in accordance with applicable building
regulations. Further help and guidance can also be found in BS5839 part 6.
4. FURTHER DETAIL ON ALARM LOCATION
Details
1.
At least one smoke alarm should be installed in the escape route on all
floors of the building.
2.
The detection element of smoke alarms should be between 25mm and
600mm below the ceiling, or in the case of heat alarms between 25mm and
150mm.
3.
Smoke and heat alarms should be at least 300mm from any wall or light
fitting.
4.
If ceiling mounting is impractical smoke alarms may be installed on walls
provided that the area is no longer or wider than 10 metres and the total
area does not exceed 50m2 and that:
a.
The detection element is between 150mm and 300mm below the
ceiling.
b.
The bottom of the detection element is above openings such as
vents, doors and opening windows
c.
They are not mounted close to or above heaters or air-conditioning
vents.
5.
Where smoke alarms are located in a hallway, corridor or landing, the alarm
should be no further than three metres from any bedroom door to assist
audibility behind closed doors.
6.
No point on the ceiling in any room, hallway or corridor should be further
than 7.5 metres from any smoke alarm.
7.
Heat alarms should not be used in escape routes from the building. Where
used in other areas, heat alarms should be no more than 5.3 metres from
other heat or smoke alarms.
8.
Do not install heat alarms in sleeping areas; for example, bedrooms,
nurseries, playrooms or areas where the elderly and disabled may spend
long periods of time.
9.
Do not install heat alarms on walls.
10.
To give the earliest warning of a developing fire, smoke and heat alarms (as
appropriate) should be installed in all rooms of your home and interlinked.
5. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Do not store alarms in temperatures below 5°C and above 30°C; this may cause
beeping and nuisance alarms when first installed. These will clear after a short
time when the alarm has become acclimatised. Extended periods under these
conditions will reduce the life of the alarms and invalidate the warranty.
Separate the alarm from the mounting
plate. The product is shipped with the
batteries disconnected and the mounting
plate loose. If the product has been
activated prior to installation, depress
the small security tag, located in the side
wall as shown here and turn the alarm
clockwise while holding the mounting
plate.
Select desired location, refer to the Section above. You need to ensure surfaces
do not contain hazardous materials e.g. asbestos. Screw fittings are suitable for
use on wood, plaster and plasterboard but on other surfaces such as concrete
adhesive material or adhesive pads may be better. For certain applications, the
installer may need to source own fixings. Screw the mounting base to ceiling using
the fixings provided. You may also use two half-moon shaped and double-sided
fixing pads available from UltraFire. Alternatively, you may use any proprietary
builders fixing adhesive normally used to fix skirting boards and other light building
components to walls etc. When using the pads or adhesives make sure
the surfaces are flake free, clean, dry and flat.
Take care to use all appropriate Health and Safety
precautions when fixing the mounting plate and
alarm to their surface - in particular use appropriate
access equipment, protect yourself from dust and
wear eye protection. Line up the arrow on the back
of the alarm with the arrow inside the mounting
plate and mount the alarm.
Once the alarm is on the mounting plate twist it
clockwise to lock it into place until the security
tag clicks in to place. The sealed in battery will be
automatically switched on and the alarm powered
up.
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