FireAngel FA6111 User Manual

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® ( OR AS OFTEN REQUIRED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES)
FA6111, FA6115 & FA6120 OPTICAL SMOKE ALARM
& FA6215 HEAT ALARM - USER MANUAL
Optical smoke alarms FA6111, FA6115 and FA6120 are suitable for detecting slow smouldering fires. Like other
smoke alarms, they can be subject to nuisance alarms from steam and should not be placed near bathrooms.
For the earliest warning, we recommend smoke and heat alarms are fitted in all rooms where the temperature is
between 4°C and 38°C. Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside those stated above will reduce product life.
Heat alarm FA6215 is specified for Class A1 detection. Your heat alarm will sound a warning when the ambient
temperature in a room is between 54°C and 65°C. For the best protection, heat alarms should always be installed as
part of a complete fire protection system that includes smoke alarms.
Check with local building and fire regulations for your property, to ensure compliance.
The original English version of the manual, from which these translations were taken, has been independently
approved. In case of discrepancy with translated parts, FireAngel Safety Technology Limited confirms that the
English guide is true and correct.
Note: This user manual is also available in large text and other formats.
Please email: internationalsupport@fireangeltech.com for further information
1. POSITIONING
SMOKE ALARMS FA6111, FA6115 & FA6120
In which room should the alarm be installed?
Smoke alarms FA6111, FA6115 and FA6120 are
suitable for the landing, hallway, bedroom, living room
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and dining room.
Heat alarm FA6215 is suitable for the kitchen, garage
and loft.
It is advisable to place an FA6111 Escape Light Alarm
in a corridor along the escape route to light your path
to safety.
Your smoke/heat alarm is suitable for use in mobile
homes and caravans. This smoke/heat alarm is not
intended for any non-residential, commercial or
industrial application, nor for any other purpose than
described.
Where in the room should the alarm be installed?
Smoke alarms should be sited at least 300mm from
light fittings and walls. Ideally as central as possible
in the room.
Smoke alarms should be positioned at no more than
300mm
600mm vertically below the highest point in the room.
If positioning your smoke alarm on the wall, the top of
the detection element must be between 150mm and HEAT ALARM FA6215
300mm below the ceiling, and at least 300mm from
any neighbouring wall.
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Install your heat alarm at a distance no greater than
5.3m from the farthest wall, no greater than 5.3m from
a door to any room in which a fire might start and no
greater than 5.3m from the next heat or smoke alarm.
Heat alarms should be sited at least 300mm from light
fittings and walls. Heat alarms should not be fitted
on a wall.
Locations of alarms must be compliant with either
BS 5839: Part 6 or relevant Building Regulations if in
any doubt.
300mm
2. INSTALLATION
Step 1: Step 2:
FA6111, FA6115 and FA6215 Replaceable Baseplate Installation - all alarms: FA6111, FA6115,
battery alarms only FA6215 and FA6120
If the alarm requires AA 1. Drill holes into the ceiling (or wall)
batteries, remove the base using the template below and secure
plate from the alarm by the baseplate using the screws
twisting it anti-clockwise and
provided.
insert the batteries (matching
+ to +). This will activate the
alarm.
Note: For FA6120, the alarm must be installed
on the baseplate to activate the alarm. For
FA6111, FA6115 and FA6215, installing the
batteries activates the alarm.
3. Press the Test /
After activation, the red LED on the front of
The alarm will sound a reduced
the alarm should flash once every 40 seconds
alarm volume. The FA6111 will
(approx.) to show that the alarm is active.
also shine the escape light.
The alarm test sound pattern will be: 3 beeps
To hear the alarm at full volume*
followed by a 1.5 second pause, then 3 beeps.
double press the Test /
The LED will flash once per second.
91.5 mm
110mm
3. MAINTENANCE
TEST YOUR ALARM MONTHLY
1. Test the alarm monthly (or as often
as required by local authorities).
Residents can
test the alarm
21 21
by pressing
0333 0832
EN14604:2005 EN14604:2005
the central
+AC:2008 +AC:2008
Test /
Smoke alarm devices Smoke alarm devices
FSTDOP21006 FSTDOP21007 button.
Model FA6215
KM 694292 4. Do not paint the alarm.
BS 5446-2:2003
Model FA6120
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4. LOW BATTERY WARNING
When the alarm battery is low, the alarm will 'chirp' and the Red
operational LED will flash once every 40 seconds.
1. For FA6111, FA6115 and FA6215 Replaceable Battery Alarms
1. Carefully turn
the alarm
anti-clockwise
to remove the
device from
the baseplate.
FA6111, FA6115 or FA6215 alarms require 2 x AA batteries. Under normal use, the battery should last approximately three
years for FA6111 and five years for FA6115 and FA6215. Use of a battery other than those recommended here may have
a detrimental effect on the alarm: Energizer E91 Alkaline, Duracell AA MN1500 Alkaline, GP AA GN15A Alkaline, Energizer
150mm
AA L91 Lithium.
300m m
150mm
2. For FA6120 Sealed Battery Alarms
600mm
1. Carefully turn
the alarm anti-
clockwise to
remove the device
from the baseplate.
5. FAULT INDICATION
1. If there is a fault, the alarm will
'chirp' twice and flash twice
every 40 seconds.
5.3m
5.3m 5.3m
300mm
System Status Indicators: If there is a fault your alarm will display the following fault indication patterns.
Audible pattern
Low battery 1 beep/40 seconds
1 double beep/40 seconds
Fault
End of Life 1 triple beep/40 seconds
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If your smoke/heat alarm does not
sound during testing:
2. Push and twist the alarm clockwise
onto the baseplate.
If your smoke/heat alarm activates
in the event of a known false alarm:
button. If your smoke/heat alarm sounds
unusual or 'chirps' intermittently:
button.
If you experience frequent
*85dB at 3m
unwanted alarms:
If a fault or End of Life is indicated:
If the light on the FA6111 fails to
illuminate:
2. Vacuum your alarm every 3 months. 3. Do not use cleaners or solvents.
5. Replace the alarm every 10 years.
Do not use any other test
method except the process
described in this manual.
Do not tamper with the alarm
as this could cause electric
shock or malfunction.
2. Replace the 3. Always test
battery the alarm
immediately
after
(within 30
replacing
days). the batteries.
2. Replace the * If your alarm
alarm is still under
immediately * warranty,
(within 30
contact
days). Technical
Support.
2. If the alarm is still within 3. If your alarm is no longer under
warranty, contact warranty, replace immediately.
Technical Support.
LED pattern Action required
1 flash/40 seconds FA6111, FA6115, FA6215: Replace the batteries
FA6120: Replace alarm within 30 days
1 double flash/40 seconds May not signal alert - replace alarm immediately
1 triple flash/40 seconds May not signal alert - replace alarm immediately
• Check that your device is activated.
• If testing after first installation, allow a few seconds for the alarm to settle.
• To hear the alarm at full volume double press the Test / button.
• If the alarm has been silenced and is in low sensitivity mode it may not
test. Wait 15 minutes then try again.
• If the alarm is FA6111, FA6115 or FA6215, replace the battery.
• Check the location of your device.
• Clean the alarm.
• Check the location of your device.
• Clean the alarm.
• Check that your device is definitely the source of the chirping; make sure
the noise isn't coming from another alarm.
• Check the location of your device.
• Clean the alarm.
• Replace the alarm immediately.
• Check if the device is still within its warranty. If so, contact Technical
Support, otherwise, replace the alarm immediately.
6. SILENCE FEATURE
In the event of a fire, your alarm will sound 3 beeps continuously and the LED flash once per second.*
The FA6111 Escape Light Alarm will illuminate continuously.
1. Press the Test / 2. The alarm will silence for 10 minutes
button
and the red LED will continue to flash.
Smoke alarms can react to cooking fumes or other non emergency situations. Your alarm features 'Silence'
technology. In the event of a known false alarm you can temporarily silence it by pressing the Test /
button. The LED will continue to flash once every second to show that it is in Silence mode. Your alarm will
automatically return to full sensitivity after 10 minutes.
NEVER IGNORE ANY ALARM. If an alarm is sounding, it is warning you of a potentially hazardous situation.
Do not ignore it. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death. If your smoke or heat alarm activates and you
are not absolutely certain of the source of fire, get everyone out of the house immediately.
* NOTE: For FA6215 Heat Alarms only; after sounding for 30 minutes, the audible alarm signal will increase
the pause between alerts (by approx.12 seconds) in order to save power. The LED will continue to flash once
every second.
7. SLEEP EASY™ FEATURE
If a low battery 'chirp' occurs at night, the alarm can be silenced so it
does not keep you from sleeping.
1. Press the Test / button.
2. The alarm will silence for 8 hours and
the red LED will continue to flash.
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Take action as soon as possible to ensure protection in case of fire. Your alarm will still detect smoke (or heat)
during the Sleep Easy mode but you must replace the alarm or batteries within 30 days.
• If your alarm is an FA6111, FA6115 or FA6215 and is signalling low batteries, replace the batteries as soon as
possible. Once the batteries have been replaced, the Sleep Easy feature will be disabled for 30 days.
• If your alarm is an FA6120 replace the alarm. If the device is still within warranty, contact our Technical
Support team.
NOTE: You can silence a low battery 'chirp' a maximum of 10 times. YOUR ALARM CANNOT BE SILENCED IF
IT INDICATES A FAULT OR END OF LIFE (See 'Fault Indication').
WARRANTY & DISPOSAL
FireAngel Safety Technology Limited warrants to the original purchaser that its enclosed smoke or heat alarm be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal residential use and service for a period of 5 (five) years from the date of purchase (not including
FA6111, FA6115 or FA6215 replaceable batteries). Provided product is sent back to FireAngel Safety Technology Limited with proof
and date of purchase, FireAngel Safety Technology Limited hereby warrants that during the 5 (five) year period commencing from the
date of purchase FireAngel Safety Technology Limited, at its discretion, agrees to replace the unit free of charge. The warranty on any
replacement FA6111, FA6115, FA6120 or FA6215 alarm, will last for the remainder of the period of the original warranty in respect of
the alarm originally purchased – that is from the date of original purchase and not from the date of receipt of the replacement product.
FireAngel Safety Technology Limited reserves the right to offer an alternative product similar to that being replaced if the original model
is no longer available or in stock. This warranty applies to the original retail purchaser from the date of original retail purchase and is not
transferable. Proof of purchase is required.
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, disassembly, abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product, or
applications not in accordance with the user manual. It does not cover events and conditions outside of FireAngel Safety Technology
Limited's control, such as Acts of God (fire, severe weather etc.). It does not apply to retail stores, service centres or any distributors or
agents. FireAngel Safety Technology Limited will not recognise any changes to this warranty by third parties.
FireAngel Safety Technology Limited shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any
expressed or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose is limited in duration for 5 (five) years.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights. Except for death or personal injury, FireAngel Safety Technology Limited shall not be
liable for any loss of use, damage, cost or expense relating to this product or for any indirect, or consequential loss, damages or costs
incurred by you or any other user of this product.
DISPOSAL
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with your other household waste. The alarm is ideally suited for disposal
within the waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) recycling scheme.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority, retailer or contact our Technical Support team for recycling/
disposal advice as regional variations apply. Replaceable batteries should be removed before disposal of the detector. Both
batteries and the detector should be disposed of in line with current regulations.
Do not attempt to open. Do not burn.
For Technical Support reference, please write the alarm batch number and install date below:
Batch number: Install date:
xxxxxx xxxxxx xx
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3. TAKE ACTION to replace the alarm
or batteries THE NEXT DAY (see Low
Battery Warning section)
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