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Particularly high electromagnetic radiation could impair the function of the detector. For this reason,
do not install the detector near magnets or devices which produce electromagnetic radiation.
The smoke alarm device operates in accordance with the optical principle (photoelectric reflection)
and features a measurement chamber in which infiltrating smoke particles are measured.
If the alarm threshold is exceeded, a loud acoustic alarm sounds. The smoke alarm device also has
a heat detector that triggers an alarm if a threshold value is exceeded.
The alarm is switched off as soon as the measurement chamber is free of smoke again and/or the
temperature has fallen back to a normal level.
Behaviour in case of alarm
1. Alert all occupants.
2. Help children as well as disabled, elderly and sick people.
3. Close all windows and doors behind you.
4. Leave the house immediately.
5. Do not use lifts.
6. Alert the fire service: Tel. 112.
Selecting location
Smoke alarm devices are to be used as the bare minimum equipment
rooms, and hallways that act as escape routes, and are to be installed in each case in the middle of the
room, on the ceiling only (do not install on a wall) (Fig. 2). Select the highest installation location with a
minimum distance of 50 cm to surrounding walls, furniture and lamps. Configuration is optimal
devices are located in all other rooms as well as staircases. In washrooms (bathrooms, lavatories etc.),
a smoke alarm device is generally not necessary because the risk of fire is low.
Please note the graphics in this manual and the detailed information available in the EN14676 standard
"Smoke alarm devices for use in residential buildings, apartments and rooms with similar purposes –
Installation, use and maintenance".
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