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ARMA NV206R User Manual

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Photoelectric Smoke Alarm NV206R
Thank you for purchasing our smoke alarm. Please take a few minutes
to read the User's Manual thoroughly and familiarise yourself and your
family with its operation. Please keep the User Manual for the entire
lifetime of the product.
Certified to
EN 14604:2005/AC:2008
Complies with
NZ Building Code April 2003
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  • Page 1 User Manual Photoelectric Smoke Alarm NV206R Thank you for purchasing our smoke alarm. Please take a few minutes to read the User’s Manual thoroughly and familiarise yourself and your family with its operation. Please keep the User Manual for the entire lifetime of the product.

  • Page 2: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications • Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C • Operating humidity: < 93 % • Operation current: <15uA(standby), <25mA(alarm) • Alarm volume: >85 dB (A) at 3 meters • Alarm sensitivity: 0,100 - 0,160 dB/m • Low battery & fault warning: Yes •...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Description The unit is a photoelectric smoke alarm. Photoelectric technology is more sensitive at detecting slow smouldering fires which generally produce thick smoke along with a little heat and may smoulder for hours before bursting into flames. The smoke alarm does not contain any radioactive material, and is harmless to the environment.
  • Page 4 household members. A smoke alarm will not promptly detect an emerging fire except in the area or room in which it is installed. 6. Smoke alarm may not alert every household member every time. The alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals to a potential danger.

  • Page 5: Specification

    Battery Specification Voltage: DC 9V Recommended battery: Carbon Zinc Battery Gold Peak GP1604S (1- year lifetime) or Alkaline Battery Raymax 6LR61 (5-year lifetime). Install Battery 1. Turn the alarm body counterclockwise and disconnect the alarm body from the bracket. Diagram 1 2.

  • Page 6: Operation

    Indication of Different Status Standby Status: red LED flashes once every 32 seconds indicating the smoke alarm is operating correctly. Alarm & Test Status: when the test button is pressed or when the smoke alarm senses particles of combustion and goes into alarm (constant pulsed sound), the red LED will flash once per second.
  • Page 7 DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm. This is not a reliable test and you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a fire. CAUTION: Due to the sound volume (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing.

  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution Smoke alarm does not Remove smoke alarm from bracket and check the sound when testing. battery is properly connected to battery connector. If the alarm still fails to operate, check the battery has full power. Replace the battery if required. The alarm chirps with The battery is low, replace the battery.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation Smoke alarms should be installed in every room (except the bathroom, laundry, kitchen, attic and garage) and every other area of the home, making sure people in the home will be able to hear and respond to the alarm. For minimum protection you should fit an alarm in the hallway between the living areas and sleeping areas.
  • Page 10 3. Near return air or heating and cooling vents. Install at least 1m away from these areas. The air could blow smoke away from the detector, interrupting its alarm sensitivity. 4. In rooms where temperatures may fall below 10ºC or rise above 40ºC, or in humidity higher than 93%.
  • Page 11 15cm(6in) Minimum 30cm(12in) Maximum Diagram 2 Diagram 3 Heat Alarm Diagram 4...

  • Page 12: Installation Steps

    Installation Steps (Please refer to Diagram 4) • Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the smoke alarm. • Optional - Remove the tamper-proof plug from the bracket (if necessary, use a screw driver for this). • Place the bracket on the desired location on the ceiling (see page 11) and mark the screw holes with a pencil.
  • Page 13 holes in wall or ceiling plastic plugs mounting bracket tamper-proof plug two screws alarm body hole for tamper-proof plug Battery location Diagram 5...

  • Page 14: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning In addition to weekly testing, the alarm requires periodic cleaning and vacuuming to remove dust, dirt and insects. Clean the alarm at least once a month. Vacuum both sides of smoke alarm with a mains powered vacuum cleaner with the soft brush attachment.

  • Page 15: What To Do In Case Of Fire

    1. Expose everyone to the sound of the smoke alarm and explain what the sound means. 2. Determine two exits from each room and an escape route to the outside from each exit. 3. Teach all household members to touch the doors before opening them.

  • Page 16: Warranty Information

    Faulty product should be returned to your retailer with a detailed explanation of the problem. Proof of purchase must be retained and presented to the retailer for the warranty to be honoured. Arma™ Fire Safety products are distributed by Newfield Group Ltd, Christchurch, NZ www.newfield.co.nz...

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