Cavius 2008-001 User manual

PLEASE READ THIS USER GUIDE CAREFULLY
PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM
THE WORLD’S SMALLEST

PLEASE READ THE USER
GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE
INSTALLATION AND RETAIN
FOR FUTURE USE.
CAVIUS Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
Part Code: 2008-003/10019/10020/10021
Model: 2008-001
Recess Kit Part Code: 11010
For large text option and maintenance guide visit
cavius.co.nz/resources
cavius.com.au/resources

1.
CHAMBER
FILTER
ALARM AUDIBLE
ALERT
TEST / HUSH
BUTTON

2.
The best locations in your home to install
the smoke alarm:
• Place a smoke alarm between possible
re sources and bedrooms as a minimum.
• Smoke alarms on each oor, in hallways and
stairways.
• Smoke alarms in each room such as bed
rooms and living rooms.
Additional alarms will increase the safety.
The NZ and Australian Fire Services
recommend smoke alarms in every bedroom,
hallway and living area for early re detection.

3.

Placement: Designed for placement on
ceiling (preferred) or wall. The smoke alarm
should be a minimum 50cm from the wall,
with a minimum of one smoke alarm per oor
and a maximum distance between smoke
alarms of 10 metres.
CEILING
CEILING
WALL WALL
50cm
MINIMUM 50cm
FROM WALL
MINIMUM 30cm
AND MAXIMUM
50cm FROM
CEILING
4.

MINIMUM 30cm
AND MAXIMUM
50cm FROM
CEILING
2. After mounting, allow 5 seconds for the
alarm to power up and then test the smoke
alarm by pushing the test button (which is
the entire bottom of the alarm).
The alarm should produce a loud sound.
5.

6.
MARK UP
SCREW HOLES
WITH A PEN
Installation of smoke alarm:
Info: The label on the product
must not be removed due to
important information.
Option 1 – Standard base
1. Use the mounting
base ring to mark the
screw holes on the ceiling.

7.
USE THE
ENCLOSED
SCREWS AND
PLUGS FOR
INSTALLATION
CLICK THE SMOKE
ALARM FIRMLY INTO
THE BASE TO ACTIVATE

8.
Option 2 – Recess Kit
1. Place the Cover Ring on the area where
you wish to install the smoke alarm, trace
around the inside of the ring.
HOLE SAW
DRILL REQUIRED.
44mm - 48mm

9.
2. Using your hole saw (44mm-48mm), cut a
hole into the surface. CAUTION: Ensure there
is no wiring or any electrical equipment behind
the surface you are drilling your hole into.
INSERT RECESS KIT
MOUNTING BASE INTO
THE HOLE AND SECURE
WITH SCREWS
PLACE COVER RING
AROUND THE RECESS
KIT MOUNTING BASE
CLICK THE SMOKE
ALARM FIRMLY INTO
THE BASE TO ACTIVATE

10.
The smoke alarm may NOT be placed:
• In dusty rooms.
• At the top of high pointed ceilings, instead
place a minimum of 50cm to a maximum of
150cm from the appex.
• Within 50cm of a wall.
• In rooms where the temperature goes
outside +5º to 45ºC or above 90% relative
humidity non condensing.
• In kitchens, garages, or too close to
replaces. In areas that get damp or where
gases may occur.
Place the smoke alarm where it is reachable in
order to test the battery and complete maintenance.

Maintenance: The smoke alarm should be
vacuum cleaned once per quarter, and can be
wiped with a slightly damp cloth (do not open
the alarm).
Test the smoke
alarm once per
month by pushing
the test button.
The smoke alarm
should produce
a loud alarm tone.
11.

12.
Smoke alarm signal: The smoke alarms have
a visual and acoustic signal. In the passive
state, the LED will ash every 48 seconds
to indicate normal function. In alarming state
the LED will ash and the alarm will emit a
sweeping sound pattern designed to alert
occupants.

13.
Hush function: In case of unintentional or
false alarms, press and hold the hush button
for 2 seconds (which is the entire bottom
of the alarm). This will mute the alarm for
10 minutes, after which time the alarm will
automatically resume its normal function.

14.
FUNCTIONAL INFORMATION
Type of alarm: CAVIUS smoke alarm is a
photoelectric smoke alarm.
Alarm signal: Fire alarm activation is
indicated by a series of repeated tones.
The minimum sound level is 85 dB at 3
metres.
Battery: Powered by a
non-replaceable CR123A
3V, 1600mAh with
10-year life (included).

15.
Low battery indicator: A short acoustic
“beep” will sound and the LED will ash every
48 seconds when the battery is near the end
of its life. In this stage it will continue for a
minimum of 30 days.
Please replace smoke alarm: You must
change the smoke alarm after 10 years of
use, or if the smoke alarm has suered any
damage. The smoke alarm is not active
unless it is clicked into the mounting base.
Always test the smoke alarm after clicking
into the mounting base, allow 5 seconds
before testing.

16.
Fault nding: If the smoke alarm activates
without a visible smoke or re presence,
then possible causes could be:
• Dust particles which have entered the
smoke chamber, these can be removed
by vacuuming around the mesh chamber.
If the smoke alarm does not work when the
test button is pushed, please check our
Trouble Shooting Guides at;
cavius.co.nz and cavius.com.au
Disposal: For product, please dispose
properly at end of life. The alarm can be
recycled at an electronic waste recycling
centre.

Other information:
• Do not paint the smoke alarm.
• Note the local country regulations regarding
installation of mains powered smoke alarms
in new buildings.
The CAVIUS smoke alarm
is a photoelectric alarm
designed to be installed
into residential homes,
camper-vans and caravans.
It is not recommended for boats.
Certied to Australian Standard
AS3786:2014 17.

Developed & Manufactured by:
Aps
Julsøvej 16 - DK8600 Silkeborg
cavius.com - [email protected]
Manufactured in P.R.C.
Distributor information:
for New Zealand - CAVIUS Nano Ltd.
58a Poplar Lane, Papamoa 3187, NZ.
www.cavius.co.nz
for Australia - CAVIUS Australia
14/30 Octal Street, Yatala, QLD 4207, Australia.
www.cavius.com.au
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