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All FireHawk Photoelectric type smoke alarms are approved to 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.
Product Features
Photoelectric Smoke Alarms are best for sensing smouldering fires and therefore best suited for rooms containing furniture, bedding and clothes such as escape routes, lounges, bedrooms and other living rooms.
They are recommended by BS 5839 pt6 for living accommodation where most fires originate in electrical equipment and smouldering material such as furniture, clothing, curtains and carpets.
NOTE: Heat Alarms are most suitable for kitchens, boiler rooms, workshops and garages where dust, dirt and moisture would contribute to nuisance alarms.
Heat alarms should not be used on walls or in escape routes and should always be interlinked to smoke alarms.
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.
For minimum protection, install at least one smoke alarm on each level of your home. They should be installed in hallways, corridors and all escape routes from the building and within 3 meters of all bedroom doors. All alarms should be interconnected.
Recommended siting of smoke and heat alarms in:
SINGLE STOREY HOME WITH ONE SLEEPING AREA
SINGLE STOREYHOME WITH TWO SLEEPING AREAS
MULTIPLE STOREY HOME WITH MULTIPLE SLEEPING AREAS
Position of alarms on apex ceilings:
Recommended position of alarms
Recommended in a room, corridor or escape route.
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.
The location of the alarms must be in accordance with applicable building regulations, in particular Part B. Further help and guidance can also be found in BS5839 part 6.
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 radio pattress. The product is shipped with the batteries disconnected and the pattress 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 pattress Select desired location by referring to Sections 3 and 4 above. You need to ensure surfaces do not contain hazardous materials eg asbestos. The screw fittings supplied are suitable for use on wood, plaster and plasterboard but on other surfaces such as concrete where adhesive material or adhesive pads may be better. For certain applications, the installer may need to source their own fixings. Screw the pattress to ceiling using the fixings provided. You may also use two half-moon shaped and doublesided fixing pads available from Fireblitz. 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 pattress and alarm to their surface - in particular use appropriate access equipment, protect yourself from dust and wear eye protection.
NOTE: If either the learning or testing processes fail, power the system down by turning off the power switch on the
Radio Pattress circuit board, turn back on after five seconds and try re-learning the system as in 1 above. If it still fails, call the helpline on 0800 008 6568.
Test the full system using the test button of the alarms and or Deaf Alerts if fitted.
Press the test button on each alarm and wait for the other alarms to sound before testing all other alarms in the same way. The alarm should sound three times with a flashing red light then stop. Allow at least 5 seconds after a successful test before testing the next one. After testing check that the red light flashes approximately every minute. Test the alarm once a week to ensure correct operation.
The Radio Interlinked System is now ready for use.
NOTE: If either the learning or testing processes fail, power the system down by turning off the power switches and pattresses on the Radio Pattress circuit board, then back on after five seconds and try re-learning the system as in 1 above. If it still fails, call the helpline on 0800 008 6568.
NOTE: If you wish to change, add or remove any components of the system, re-pair the entire new system
Do not change any components of the system for those made by other manufacturers. Up to 15 alarms may be paired to the system.
The electronic test button provides a full test of the alarms functionality. Do not try to test the alarm using either heat smoke or naked flame as damage will occur.
Protect your Home Against Fire
Contact your local Fire Brigade for a home safety check, this information is free and will identify potential fire hazards in and around your home.
Make sure all occupants of the home know what a fire alarm sounds like. Prove and practise a fire escape plan and arrange a suitable and safe assembly point.
What to Do if the Alarms Sound
Alarms sounds are as follows:
Full alarm indicating smoke and fire | Repeating series of 3 beeps every 4 seconds with flashing light | ![]() |
Low Battery | Single beep every minute | ![]() |
Test button jammed | One beep every 11 seconds | ![]() |
Fault | Double beep every minute | ![]() |
Ensure everyone leaves the building as soon as possible.
Do not silence a fire alarm until you know the cause of the alarm and when all occupants are safely outside the building.
A regular program of fire alarm maintenance will help to keep your alarm in good working order.
A smoke alarm is a sensitive life-saving device. 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 instructions. Incorrect location and a lack of reasonable care may also cause it to malfunction and will invalidate the warranty.
The batteries will last 10 years and are not replaceable. At the end of its life the alarm will beep once every minute for a minimum of one month.
The life of the battery can be significantly shortened by periods of storage or use in temperatures below 5°C or above 30°C. It will also be shortened by frequent or extended periods in full alarm often caused by conditions such as cigarette smoke, steam, aerosol spray and condensation. In these circumstances the warranty will be void.
If this happens at night you can press the test button to silence the battery warning for 10 hours. Replace the alarm as soon as possible.
Problems are indicated in five ways;
Inspect for obvious damage. Check that the alarm has been installed in accordance with the instructions. In the case of repeated nuisance alarms, check that it is free from dust, cobwebs and external contamination from such things as cigarette smoke, drying paint, spray from household aerosols and steam that will ultimately shorten the life of the alarm and invalidate the warranty.
If this does not correct the problem, do NOT attempt to repair. There are no user serviceable parts internally. If the smoke alarm is within the warranty period and terms, indicate the nature of the problem and return the unit with proof of purchase to the address at the end of this manual. Units beyond warranty cannot be economically repaired.
Fireblitz guarantees to you, as a purchaser, that the enclosed fire alarm will be free from defects in material, workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of 10 years.
This Guarantee is not assignable. Our liability to you, under this guarantee is limited to repairing or replacing any part which we find to be defective in material, workmanship or design, free of charge to the customer, upon sending the alarm with proof of date of purchase, postage paid to Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd, Units 15/17 Manford
Industrial Estate, Manor Road, Erith, Kent DAB 2AJ. The terms of this guarantee will not apply in the following circumstances: If the alarm has been modified, dismantled, contaminated, damaged, neglected or otherwise abused or altered following the date of purchase, or if it fails to operate due to incorrect siting, installation, maintenance or inadequate or over voltage AC electrical power, or damage caused by failure to abide by the instructions supplied. It is specifically drawn to the users attention that substantial periods in alarm will shorten alarm life, during which time the fire alarm will have provided valuable protection; no Claim under the guarantee will be entertained.
The liability of Fireblitz Ltd, arising from the sale of this alarm or under the terms of this guarantee shall not in any case exceed the cost of replacement of the alarm. In no case, shall Fireblitz Ltd be liable for consequential loss or damage resulting from the failure of the alarm or the breach of this or any other guarantee, express or implied or for damage caused by failure to abide by the instructions supplied.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd.
Units 15-17 Manford Industrial Estate,
Manor Road. Erith, Kent DA8 2AJ
Telephone: 01322 342238
TECHNICAL HELPLINE 0800 008 6568 Text on 07885 831239
Email: customerservices@fireblitz.co.uk
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd
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FHB10 0086-CPR-624017
BS EN 14604:2005 KM 623822
For Technical Data see product handbook
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