Atom SL-602 User manual

THE
ATOM
SMOKE ALARM
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SL-602 USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION
SENSORTECHNOLOGY
APPLICATION
POSITIONING
LIMITATIONS
HOWTOINSTALLYOURSMOKE
ALARM
1Preparation
2Installmountingring
3Fityoursmokealarm
4Testyoursmokealarm
OPERATION
NormalCondition
LowBatteryCondition
BATTERYREPLACEMENT
ALARMTEST
ALARMSILENCE
ROUTINEMAINTENANCE
WHATTODOINCASEOFFIREIN
YOURHOME
REPAIR
TROUBLESHOOTING
DISPOSAL
HOWTOMAKEYOUR
HOMESAFER
WARRANTY
RETURNS
PRODUCTRANGE
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations!You’vemadeawise
investment in your personal safety
withthisinnovativeproduct.
Thisusermanualcontainsimportant
informationregardingtheoperation
of your FireAngel smoke alarm.
Ensure you read this manual fully
before installing and operating the
alarm.Ifyouareinstallingthissmoke
alarm for use by others, you must
leave this manual (or a copy of it)
withtheenduser.
SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
Therearetwomaintypesofsmoke
alarms. Optical alarms are generally
more e󱐯ective at detecting slow
burningreswhichcansmoulderfor
hours before bursting into ames.
Ionisation type smoke alarms
are generally more e󱐯ective at
detecting fast, aming res. Alarms
conforming to European Standard
EN 14604:2005 must respond to
bothretypeswithinspeciedtime
frames. The ATOM SL-602 uses an
optical(photoelectric)typesensorto

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APPLICATION
Yoursmokealarmtypicallymeetsthe
minimum requirements for family
living units in existing buildings, as
longasatleastoneunitisinstalled
oneachoor/levelofyourproperty.
In order to achieve the earliest re
warning, we recommend that a
smoke alarm is tted in all rooms
where the temperature is normally
between 4°C (40°F) and 38°C
(100°F). The type of smoke alarm
used in each location should be
detectthepresenceofsmoke.
For maximum protection, use both
types of smoke alarms on each level
of your home.

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appropriate to the environment.
Check the section on ‘Positioning’
to ensure that the smoke alarm is
to be correctly positioned for the
particular dwelling into which it is
intendedtobeinstalled.
WARNING: Your FireAngel
smoke alarm can be installed
into a new build property as
additional protection to an existing
smoke detection system only. It
cannot be used as a substitute for
a hard wired system as required in
newbuildproperties.Inthistypeof
property the building regulations
require alarms to be interlinked.
You can obtain further information
from your local re service or
building control department at
your local council o󱐰ces. These
sourcesgenerallyprovideadviceon
new builds or projects that require
planningpermission.
WARNING: The alarm positions
shown overleaf are based on
typical homes. Construction and
layout of individual dwellings will
vary,sothisshouldberegardedonly

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asaguide.Checkwithyourlocalre
stationforfurtherguidance.
LOUNGE
CELLAR
BEDROOMBEDROOM HALL
DININGROOM
MINIMUMRECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDEDFORADDITIONALPROTECTION
EXISTINGHOMES
NOTE:Kitchensshouldbecoveredbyaself
containedheatdetector.

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Multi-family or mixed occupant
residence (Tenancy building,
student accommodation)
YourFireAngelsmokealarmcanalso
beusedinindividualatsandbedsits,
providing the same conditions are
metasforasingle-familyresidence.
However, there must already be a
primary re detection system that
meets regulatory requirements for
commonareassuch aslobbiesand
hallways.
Institutions and Hotels
This includes motels, hospitals, day
care facilities, long-term health
care facilities, boarding houses and
dormitories. Your smoke alarm can
be used in individual sleeping/
resident rooms, providing the
same conditions are met as for a
single-family residence. However,
there must already be a primary
re detection system that meets
regulatory requirements for
commonareassuch aslobbiesand
hallways. Use of this smoke alarm
in common areas may not provide
su󱐰cientrewarningtoresidentsor
meetregulatoryrequirements.

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This smoke alarm is designed to
operate as a standalone smoke
alarm.
WARNING: This FireAngel
smoke alarm will not
communicate with other smoke
alarms or re alarm systems. It is
not intended as a substitute for a
completealarmsystem.
Mobile Homes and Caravans
Thissmokealarmisnotsuitablefor
useinmobilehomesandcaravans.
Commercial and Industrial Premises
This smoke alarm is not intended
for any non-residential, commercial
orindustrialapplication,norforany
otherpurposethandescribedabove.

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POSITIONING
Optical smoke alarms are less
prone to false alarms from cooking
fumes, and are therefore suitable
forlocationsnearkitchens.However
optical smoke alarms are more
susceptibletonuisancealarmsfrom
steamandshouldnotbelocatedtoo
closetobathroomsandshowers.
It is recommended that your
FireAngelsmokealarmisNOTtobe
ttedinthefollowinglocations:
• Bathrooms, shower-rooms, and
otherverydamporhumidareas,
where the moisture can cause
unwantedalarms.
• Kitchens. Kitchens should be
protected with self-contained
HeatAlarms,asthecombustion
particles from cooking in
kitchenswillresultinunwanted
alarms and permanent
contamination of the smoke
alarm’ssensor.
• In areas where excessive dust
or dirt could contaminate the
sensingchamber,makingitover

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sensitive or impairing smoke
entry.
• In areas where the ambient
temperature is not controlled
and may regularly drift below
4°C(40°F)orabove38°C(100°F)
e.g. unheated buildings, open
atticspaces.
• Verydirty,dustyorgreasyareas.
• In very draughty areas, such as
close to ceiling fans or fresh air
vents.Draughtscanblowsmoke
awayfromthealarm.
• In insect infested areas. Insects
canclogopeningstothesensing
chamber, preventing smoke
entry or causing unwanted
alarms.
• Within30cm(12”)ofauorescent
lightttingwhichemitselectrical
‘noise’ that can prevent correct
alarmoperation.
• Within30cm(12”)ofawall,light
ttings or other ceiling based
obstructions.
• In‘deadair’spaces(seefollowing
diagram).

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1METRE
(3FEET)
10CM
(4INCHES)
BESTLOCATION
(INCENTREOFCEILING)
DEAD
AIRSPACES
• Within 30cm (12”) of light
ttings or other ceiling based
obstructions.

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WHAT ARE THE LIMITATIONS
OF MY SMOKE ALARM?
Your FireAngel smoke alarm is
designed to alert you by sounding
analarmwhenitsensessmoke,i.e.it
canonlysensesmokeandalertyou
ifsmokereachesit!Ifaredevelops
inanarearemotefromthelocation
ofthesmokealarm,suchasanother
room or another level, smoke
may not reach the smoke alarm in
su󱐰cient time or quantity to sense
andalertyoutothedanger.
For comprehensive coverage a
smokealarmshouldalsobettedin
everyroom.
This smoke alarm cannot be used
to provide primary re detection
in common areas used by di󱐯erent
residentssuchasblocksofatsand
hotels. The FireAngel smoke alarm
may not alarm before a re causes
damage, injury or death, as the
smoke may not reach the smoke
alarm in time. Examples include
smoking in bed and violent gas
explosions. This smoke alarm may
notrespondinareasonabletimeifit

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isnotinstalledinthebestposition,
oriffurnitureorotherobstaclesare
located between the smoke alarm
andthere.
WARNING:Yoursmokealarm
will not operate without a
battery installed. Only batteries
listed on page 20 should be
used and should be changed
immediatelywhenthelowbattery
signalisgivenortheunitmayfail.
Test monthly,and readandfollow
allinstructionsortheunitmaynot
operateproperly.
Your FireAngel smoke alarm
will advise you of a low battery
condition by emitting an audible
‘chirp’ every 48 seconds. When
this occurs you must change the
batteryintheunitwithin30daysto
maintaincorrectoperation.
IMPORTANT:Smokealarmsare
designed to alert you with an
audiblealarmatalevelspeciedby
the European Standard EN 14604:
2005.Closeddoors,wallsandhigh
ambientnoiselevelswillreducethis

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level. Temporary or permanently
impairedhearingmayresultinthe
alarm not being heard. Stereos,
tra󱐰candother loudsourcesmay
alsopreventthealarmbeingheard.
Heavysleepersandresidentsunder
the inuence of alcohol or drugs
mayalsonothearorrespondtothe
alarm.Testandcheckthatyoucan
hearthealarminallcircumstances.
Ifindoubtinstalladditionalsmoke
alarmsasrequired.
WARNING:TheSmokealarmis
notsuitableforalertinghearing
impairedresidents.Werecommend
that specially designed warning
systems be installed that will alert
hearingimpairedresidents.
WARNING: The smoke alarm
accompanying this manual
is independently tested as being
compliant with all the relevant
European Standards. However, as
withanyelectronicproductitmay
failandmay notsenseall typesof

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re within su󱐰cient time to alert
you of the danger and provide
adequate time for your escape.
In order to maximise your level
of safety always test your smoke
alarm frequently to ensure it is in
full working order. Your FireAngel
smokealarmisonlysuitableforuse
indomestic/residentialapplications
ascoveredinthismanual.Itisnot
suitableforcommercialorindustrial
applications.Itisdesignedtosense
smoke and alert you. It will not
sense carbon monoxide, ames,
heat or gas. It will not prevent or
extinguishres.
This FireAngel smoke alarm has a
limited life of 10 years and should
not be considered as a substitute
for life or property insurance. Like
all electronic equipment, it can
wearoutorfail.Itshouldbetested
monthlyandreplacedimmediately
intheeventoffailure,andreplaced
after10yearsregardless.

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HOW TO INSTALL YOUR
SMOKE ALARM
IMPORTANT:Make sure you
have read and understood
this manual before installing your
smokealarm.
1 Preparation
Attach the mounting ring to the
ceiling as follows:
Use the two xing slots on the
mounting ring as a guide when
marking the position of the drill
holes. With an appropriately sized
drill, drill the holes and insert the
plastic xing anchors supplied (if
needed).Seediagramoverleaf.

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1 Preparation
Fixing slots
2 Install Mounting Ring
Fitthemountingringtotheceiling
usingthescrewsprovided.Ensuring
thatthescrewheadsareush.
2 Install
Mounting Ring

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IMPORTANT: Activate the
battery before installing your
smoke alarm by removing the
clear plastic battery spacer from
underneath the battery, ensuring
thebatteryremainsinplace.
3 Fit Your FireAngel Smoke Alarm
Positionthe smokealarm overthe
mountingringand turn clockwise.
Youshouldfeelthealarmclickinto
place.Thealarmwillonlyattachto
themountingringwiththebattery
inplace.
3 Fit Your FireAngel Smoke Alarm

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OPERATION
Normal Condition
The combined red LED and test
button on the side of the alarm
shouldashonceevery48seconds
toshowthealarmisactive.
Low Battery Condition
IMPORTANT: Your smoke
alarm requires a battery with
a su󱐰cient capacity of power to
operatecorrectly.Thismustalsobe
correctlyinstalled.
4 Test Your FireAngel
Smoke Alarm
See‘AlarmTest’onpage22.

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ShouldyourFireAngelsmokealarm
enter a low battery condition, the
unitwillemitanaudible‘chirp’once
every48seconds.Whenthisoccurs
you should replace the battery
immediately.YourFireAngelsmoke
alarmwillcontinuetowarnofthis
lowbatteryconditionforatleast30
days,however,failuretochangethe
batteryafterthistimewouldmean
your smoke alarm has insu󱐰cient
power to alert you in a real re
situation.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
IMPORTANT: Only use CR2
size 3V Lithium batteries for
replacement. Use of a battery
other than that recommended
may have a detrimental e󱐯ect on
the detector’s operation.  Use of
the recommended battery should
provide power for 5 years under
normal operating conditions,
meaning there is no need for an
annualbatterychange.