Firechief FHB10W User Manual

USER MANUAL
Product code: 117-2001 Model: FHB10W
Thank you for purchasing the Firechief Home Wireless Heat Alarm. Before installation, take a few
minutes to read this user manual thoroughly and familiarize yourself and your family with its operation.
Please save it for future reference.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Power:
Built-in DC 3V(CR17450G) Lithium battery (battery not
replaceable)
Alarm Volume: >85dB (A) at 3 metres
Alarm Sensitivity: 54°C to 70°C
Hush/Silence Time: Approx. 8 minutes
Certified to: BS 5446-2:2003
Sound Pattern: ISO8201 (Beep 0.5s - pause 0.5s - Beep 0.5s – pause
0.5s – Beep 0.5s - pause 1.5s, with the RED LED flash, repeat this
alarm pattern)
Alarm sound pattern: Beep - Beep - pause 0.5s, Beep - Beep - pause 0.5s, Beep - Beep -
pause 1.5s, with the red LED flash, repeat this alarm pattern.
DESCRIPTION
Heat alarm with sealed in non-replaceable battery. The alarm is to be mounted on to the base
provided. This heat alarm can rapidly detect incremental rises in temperature.
INSTALLATION LOCATION GUIDE
1. For best protection heat alarms should be installed as part of a complete fire protection
system that also includes smoke alarms. Heat alarms are best suited to areas such as
boiler rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and garages where dust, fumes and moisture can
cause nuisance alarms with smoke alarms. Heat alarms should not be installed in escape
routes instead of smoke alarms. They should only be used in the above applications and
be interlinked to smoke alarms. (Smoke alarms should be installed in circulation areas
forming part of escape routes and in every room in the home).
2. When heat alarms are installed in a room, they should be placed on the ceiling, ideally
in the centre of the room. They should be 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 alarm NOTE: Heat alarms should not be
wall mounted.
3. Closed doors and other obstructions will interfere with the path of heat to an alarm and
may prevent occupants from hearing an alarm on the other side of a closed door. Install
sufficient alarms to compensate for closed doors and obstacles.
For further help and information on types and location of fire detection alarms refer to BS
5839-6:2013 in the UK and the current Fire Safety Guidance for your region provided by the
relevant Government Departments.
CAUTION: Research indicates that substantial increases in warning time can be obtained
with each properly installed additional alarm. It is strongly recommended that the advice above
is followed to ensure maximum protection.
IMPORTANT: These heat alarms are intended primarily for use in single occupancy private
dwellings. For use in other applications the manufacturers advice should be sought.
Two storey dwelling
Single storey, one bedroom
Smoke alarms for limited
protection
Additional smoke alarms for
better coverage
Heat alarms
Single storey, two bedroom
LOCATIONS TO AVOID
DO NOT install heat alarms:
1. In turbulent air from fans, heaters, doors, windows, etc.
2. In high humidity areas such as bathrooms and shower rooms or where the temperature
exceeds 40°C-0°C or falls below 5°C.
3. At the peak of an 'A' frame ceiling - dead air at the top may prevent smoke and heat from
reaching the alarm to provide an early warning.
4. Less than 30cm from a wall when mounted on the ceiling.
5. In very dusty or dirty areas - dirt and excessive dust can impair the performance of the
alarm.
6. Within 30cm of a light fitting or room corners.
7. In locations that would make routine testing or maintenance hazardous (e.g. over a
stairwell).
8. On poorly insulated ceilings.
9. Near objects such as ceiling decorations that might impede the path of heat to the alarm.
10. Within 1.5m of a fluorescent light fitting.
Further help and information may be found in BS 5839-6:2013.
CEILING
ROTATE
TIGHTEN
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CAUTION: This alarm should be installed by a competent person.
NOTE: Please pair all wireless alarms before installing in final locations – see
instructions below.
To activate the Heat Alarm
1. Before installing the alarm, it needs to be activated. To do this, press the TEST/HUSH
button and hold down for 3 seconds or until the LED indicator shows and a 'beep' is
heard.
2. Once this has been heard, release the button within 3 seconds, the alarm will 'beep' again,
indicating that it has been successfully activated and is now in operational mode.
Wireless Interlink Set Up
1. Ensure alarm activation is complete as above for all alarms being interlinked (maximum 40
alarms).
2. Select one of the alarms as the MASTER alarm (make a note of which alarm is the
MASTER). Treat all other alarms as SLAVE alarms.
3. Press the TEST/HUSH button on the MASTER alarm 3 times within 2 seconds and the
red LED will start to flash quickly. The alarm is now in pairing mode and ready to be
paired to SLAVE alarms. The MASTER alarm will remain in this mode for 90 seconds.
4. Whilst the MASTER alarm is in pairing mode, press the TEST/HUSH button on any
SLAVE alarm 3 times within 2 seconds. The SLAVE alarm learns this signal and connects
to the MASTER alarm. Pairing is complete after a 'beep' is heard and the LED will flash
once.
5. Repeat the above steps for all remaining SLAVE alarms.
Testing and operation
Note: It is important to test the alarm using the TEST/HUSH button
immediately following installation, to ensure the alarm is working correctly,
and that any interlinked alarms are connected correctly.
To cancel the wireless interlink between alarms
At times it may be necessary to cancel the wireless link between the alarms – please see steps
below to do this.
KM 803385
BS 5446-2
82.5±0.15cm
INSTALL
HOLE
EXPAND
PLASTIC
SCREW
ROTATE
REMOVE
HEAT ALARM
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