Orca OM200L User Manual

6. USER INFORMATION
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 practice 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 Repeating series of 3 beeps every
smoke and fire 4 seconds with flashing light
Low Battery Single beep every minute
Test button jammed One beep every 11 seconds
Fault Double beep every minute
WARNING: Do not store alarms in temperatures below 5 degrees and
above 30 degrees, and in low humidity; 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.
MANY CHILDREN MAY NOT RESPOND TO THE ALARM TONES.
THEREFORE CHILDREN MUST NOT BE LEFT ON THEIR OWN
BUT MUST BE SUPERVISED AND IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE BE
BROUGHT TO SAFETY BY AN ADULT.
In the event of an alarm sounding ensure everyone leaves the building as
soon as possible.
• Do not run.
• Do not stop to collect belongings.
• If it is safe to do so, close all windows and doors as you escape to
prevent the spread of fire.
• Smoke is the main cause of death from fire. If trapped inside the
building, cover your mouth, conserve breath and crawl to safety.
Do not silence a fire alarm until you know the cause of the alarm and when
all occupants are safely outside the building. The light on the alarm will be
flashing Red once every second.
7. ALARM MAINTENANCE
A regular program of fire alarm maintenance will help to keep your alarm in
good working order.
• Test the alarm monthly making sure that it remains operational.
• Vacuum the alarm every six months and wipe with a damp cloth.
• Do not paint the alarm.
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.
8. TROUBLE SHOOTING
The battery will last the lifetime of the device and is 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:
1. The alarm beeps twice every minute indicating a malfunction.
2. The alarm beeps once every minute indicating a low battery.
3. The full alarm sounds for no reason. (A repeating series of three beeps
with flashing light)
4. The alarm does not sound when pressing the test button.
5. The red light remains steadily on or off. (i.e. does not flash
approximately once every minute, when the unit is not in alarm).
Inspect for obvious damage. Check that the alarm has been installed in
accordance with the instructions. In the case of repeated nuisance alarms,
vacuum thoroughly to ensure 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 inside. 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.
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9. PRODUCT WARRANTY
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Newfield Group guarantees to you, as a purchaser, that the enclosed fire alarm
will be free from defects in material, workmanship or design under normal use
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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 Newfield
Group Ltd, 491 Waterloo Road, Christchurch 8042. 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 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 Newfield Group 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 Newfield Group 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.
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USER GUIDE
Model: OM200L