SITERWELL GS517A - Smoke Alarm Manual

Product description and intended use

This is a smoke alarm with an op cal sensor for installa on in residen al buildings, apartments and rooms with residen al-like use. Smoke alarms are designed to provide an early warning of fire smoke and fires to persons present, so that these persons can react appropriately to the hazardous event. Always consult local regula ons for smoke alarms.

Product specifications

Warnings

• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the ceiling in accordance with the installa on instructions.
• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• Do not paint or cover the smoke alarm.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• The smoke alarm, together with any associated supply and interconnect wiring, shall be installed in accordance with appropriate national electrical installa on regulations.

Where to install the Unit

Smoke alarms must be installed in such a way that they can be reached unhindered by the fire smoke so that fires can be reliably detected during the development phase.

• Install at least in sleeping areas (especially children's rooms);
• Install at least in escape rooms;
• In the middle of the ceiling of a room;
• At least 50 cm away from the wall and other objects;
• Maximum installation height of 6 meter.
  

Where to install the unit in rooms with special geometries

• Corridors with a maximum width of 3m: Max. 15m between 2 smoke alarms. Max. 7,5m to the front side of the gallery and smoke alarms at edges/crossings of corridors.
• Rooms with sloping ceilings:
  • If the ceiling inclina on is > 20° to the horizontal: Smoke alarms must be installed at least 0.5 m and at most 1 m from the ceiling top.
  • Par al roof slopes: If the flat ceiling is ≤ 1m wide, consider as ceiling inclina on is of > 20°. If the flat ceiling is >1m wide, consider as flat ceiling.
• Rooms with subdivided ceilings:
  • Height of the subdivisions is ≤ 0.2 m: Beams without considera on; smoke alarm may be installed on the beams as well as on the ceiling.
  • Height of subdivisions is > 0.2 m and area of ceiling panels > 36 m²: Smoke alarm should be installed in each ceiling panel.
  • Height of subdivisions > 0.2 m and area of ceiling panels ≤ 36 m²: Individual ceiling without considera on.

Where not to install the unit

• In an environment with a high risk of draught (e.g. close to air condi oning, fans and ven la on outlets). The movement of air can impair the penetra on of fire smoke into the smoke alarm.
• Areas where combus ons regularly occurs, such as kitchens.
• Areas with high humidity such as bathrooms, or close to devices such as dish washers or washing machines.

Activation

• Before commissioning the smoke alarm, it is important to ac vate it and test it for correct operation.
• Open the battery compartment and place the ba ery. Connect the + on the ba ery to the + on the battery compartment and the - battery to the - on the battery compartment. Close the battery cover.
• Test the correct ac va on of your smoke alarm by pressing the test button. If no sound is generated, the smoke alarm is not activated properly and should not be used!

Mounting and connecting

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  Turn off the mains power before installing this alarm to avoid the risk of electrical shocks;
• Connect the wires of the AC connector to the mains power supply and signal wires:
  • Brown wire: Connect to live wire of mains power
  • Blue wire: Connect to neutral wire of mains power
  • White wire: Connect to signal wire to other devices
    
• Remove the fixing plug from the mounting plate (if necessary, use a screw driver for this);
  
• Pull the AC connector through the centre hole in the moun ng plate.
• Hold the mounting plate on the desired installation location and mark where holes should be drilled;
• Drill two holes with a diameter of 5 millimetres;
• Push the plastic plugs into the holes;
• Insert the screws into the mounting plate, and tighten them firmly into the plugs;
• Connect the AC connector to the smoke alarm;
• Fit the smoke alarm on the mounting plate and secure it by turning it clockwise;
• Insert the fixing plug into the gap between the mounting plate and the smoke alarm to fix your alarm.
• Turn on the AC power. If the mains power connection is properly working, the green LED will light up.
• Test the correct activation of your smoke alarm by pressing and holding the test bu on until a beep is generated. If no sound is generated, the smoke alarm is not functioning properly and should not be used!

Alarm silence facility

When the smoke alarm has detected smoke and turns into the alarm mode, you can mute the alarm approximately 8 minutes by pressing the test bu on. A er that, the smoke alarm automa cally resets and returns into the normal opera on mode. If there are s ll par cles of combus on in the air, the smoke alarm will turn into the alarm mode again.

Before using the alarm silence facility, always iden fy the cause of the alarm and make sure that the circumstances are safe.

Low battery mode

When the battery is running low, the smoke alarm will indicate this with a repetitive beep and flash for approximately 30 days. Replace the batteries by one of the recommended ba ery types described in paragraph "product specifications".

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  Turn off the power before replacing the ba eries to avoid the risk of electrical shocks;
• Remove the fixing plug from the smoke alarm;
• Remove the smoke alarm off of the moun ng plate;
• Squeeze in and hold the locking arms on the sides of the AC connector and pull it away from the mounting plate;
• Open the battery compartment and replace the battery;
• Close the battery cover and plug the AC connector into the smoke alarm;
• Place the smoke alarm on the moun ng plate and secure it by turning it clockwise.
• Insert the fixing plug into the hole between the mounting plate and the smoke alarm to fix your alarm.
• Turn on the AC power;
• Test the alarm for correct opera on using the test facility, whenever the battery is replaced. Press and hold the test bu on until a beep is generated. If no sound is generated, the smoke alarm is not functioning properly and should not be used!

Fault warning mode

When the smoke alarm is not func oning properly, it will turn into the fault warning mode. Try cleaning the smoke alarm (see paragraph maintenance) or replace the smoke alarm!

Maintenance

• Test this smoke alarm weekly for correct operation using the test facility. If the smoke alarm functions correctly, it will generate a loud beep. Due to the loudness of the alarm, make sure that you always stand at arm's length distance from the unit when you are tes ng. If the smoke alarm does not generate an acoustic signal, the smoke alarm must be replaced immediately!
• Clean the smoke alarm at least once per month to remove dirt, dust or debris. Use a vacuum cleaner with a so brush and vacuum all sides and covers of the smoke alarm. Do not remove the top cover of the smoke alarm to clean it inside.
• Do not attempt to repair this smoke alarm. If the smoke alarm shows a damage related to its func onality, it must be replaced!
• Trouble shooting: False alarm is often caused by dust or steam.

Recycling and disposal

The WEEE symbol means that this product and batteries must be disposed separately from other household waste. When they reach their end of life, take them to a designated waste collection point in your area to guarantee a safe disposal or recycling. Protect the environment, human health and natural resources!

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