FireAngel LSI-601 User manual

User Manual
ESCAPE LIGHT
SMOKE ALARM
LSI-601
ESCAPE LIGHT TOAST PROOF
SMOKE ALARM
LSO-601
Please read me – as I could save your life.
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INTRODUCTION
BLUESCAPE™ ULTRA BRIGHT
TECHNOLOGY
SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
APPLICATION
POSITIONING
LIMITATIONS
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR
SMOKE ALARM
1 Preparation
2 Install mounting plate
3 Install 9V battery
4 Fit your smoke alarm
5 Test your smoke alarm
OPERATION
Normal Condition
Low Battery Condition
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
ALARM TEST
ALARM SMART 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
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You’ve made a wise
investment in an innovative product and
your personal safety. The FireAngel smoke
alarms covered by this manual form part
of a new generation of domestic life safety
products from Sprue Safety Products Limited.
The FireAngel range of products is constantly
being improved and expanded. Please visit
www.reangel.co.uk to nd out about the
latest additions to our product range.
This user manual covers the following two
products: FireAngel LSI-601 (Ionisation)
Smoke Alarm and LSO-601 Toast Proof
(Optical) Smoke Alarm with Escape Light.
IMPORTANT: This user manual contains
important information regarding the
operation of your FireAngel smoke alarm.
Ensure you read this user 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.
BLUESCAPE™ ULTRA
BRIGHT TECHNOLOGY
Bluescape™ uses the latest ultra bright blue
LED technology to illuminate your escape
route in the event of an alarm.
Bluescape™ technology provides the
following benets from your Ultra Bright
Escape Light
• Illuminates your escape route
• Provides visual warning that the unit is
in alarm
• Gives a visual reference of your position
within the home when disorientated by
smoke, to help guide your family to safety
This alarm is particularly useful for locations
such as stairs and exit routes where the
Ultra Bright Escape Light will illuminate your
escape route.

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SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
There are two main types of smoke alarm.
The LSI-601 Standard Smoke Alarm uses an
ionisation type sensor to detect the presence
of smoke. Ionisation type smoke alarms are
generally more e󱐯ective at detecting fast,
aming res which consume combustible
materials rapidly and spread re quickly.
The LSO-601 Toast Proof Smoke Alarm uses
an optical (photoelectric) type sensor which
is more e󱐯ective at detecting slow burning
res, which can smoulder for hours before
bursting into ames.
TOAST PROOF = Less sensitive to cooking
fumes. (Optical alarms are less prone to
nuisance alarms due to cooking fumes.)
For maximum protection, use both types of
smoke alarms on each level of your home
APPLICATION
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.
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 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: The alarm positions shown
overleaf are based on typical homes.
Construction and layout of individual
dwellings will vary, so this should be

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regarded only as a guide. Check with your
local re station for further guidance.
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.
LOUNGE
CELLAR
BEDROOMBEDROOM HALL
DININGROOM
MINIMUMRECOMMENDATIONS
EXISTINGHOMES
NOTE:Kitchensshouldbecoveredbya
selfcontainedheatdetector.
RECOMMENDEDFORADDITIONAL
PROTECTION
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. This smoke
alarm is designed to operate as 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 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
Ionisation type smoke alarms are generally
more e󱐯ective at detecting fast, aming
res which consume combustable materials
rapidly and spread re quickly.
Examples of fast aming res = Ignited
paper, aming curtains and oil res
Optical (Toast Proof) smoke alarms are less
prone to false alarms from cooking fumes
and are therefore suitable for locations near
kitchens. However they are more susceptible
to nuisance alarms from steam and should
not be located too close to bathrooms and
showers. Optical smoke alarms are generally
more e󱐯ective at detecting slow smouldering
res.
Examples of slow smouldering res
= cigarette on furniture and bedding,
overheating electrical cables.
It is recommended that your FireAngel
smoke alarm is NOT to be tted in the
following locations:
• Directly above the cot or bed of an infant
under 12 months old.
• 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 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
block 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.
• In wall positions that are more than 30cm
(12”) away from the ceiling (see ‘How to
install your smoke alarm’).
• In ‘dead air’ spaces (see diagram on
previous page).
• 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.
We recommend that as a minimum you
install both ionisation and optical smoke
alarms on every oor of your property. 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 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 10 should be used
1METRE
(3FEET) DEAD
AIRSPACES
100MM
(4INCHES)
100MM
(4INCHES)
BESTLOCATION
(INCENTREOFCEILING)
DEAD
AIRSPACES

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and must be changed immediately when the
low battery signal is given or the unit may fail.
Test weekly, read and follow all instructions
or the unit will not operate properly.
Your FireAngel smoke alarm will advise
you of a low battery condition by emitting
an audible ‘chirp’ every 40 seconds. When
this occurs you must change the battery in
the unit within 7 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 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
- see www.reangel.co.uk for our range of
Wi-Safe products for the hearing impaired.
WARNING: The smoke alarm
accompanying this manual employs the
latest technology and is independently
tested as being compliant with all the
relevant British Standards. However, as with
any electronic product it may fail and may
not sense all types of 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 weekly and replaced
immediately in the event of failure, and
replaced every 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 plate to a ceiling
or wall. Use the xing slots on the
mounting plate 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).
2 Install Mounting Plate
Fit the mounting plate to the ceiling or wall
using the screws provided.
Fixing slots
If the alarm is to be mounted on a wall, ensure
the mounting plate is aligned correctly.
The mounting plate has an arrow moulded
into the plastic. This indicates the orientation
in which the mounting plate should be
installed. This ensures that when the alarm
is tted the vents will be central and facing
upwards.
3 Install 9V Battery
IMPORTANT: Before installing your
smoke alarm the battery must be

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removed from the alarm and the protective
wrapper on the battery should be removed.
The battery should then be retted. The
battery compartment has been designed
to prevent the battery being inserted
incorrectly.
CAUTION: The horn is designed to be
loud to wake you in an emergency.
Avoid placing your ear close to the alarm
when installing battery.
Insert the battery that was provided with
the alarm making sure that the positive
and negative connections are in the correct
position, see diagram. The red LED on the
front should now ash once every 40 seconds
to show the alarm is active.
NOTE: On rare occasions the alarm may
sound when the battery is rst installed.
If this happens, see Troubleshooting on
page 17.
Ensure wrapper is removed
The backing plate has a safety mechanism
which prevents the alarm being installed
without a battery. When the battery is
inserted this safety mechanism is released
meaning that the alarm can be attached to the
backing plate.
4 Fit Your FireAngel Smoke Alarm
The alarm will only lock into place in one
particular position. Position the smoke
alarm over the mounting plate lining up
the central vent on the front of the alarm
with the ‘X’ moulded into the plastic on the
mounting plate and turn clockwise. After one
quarter turn you should feel the alarm click
into place.
5 Test Your FireAngel Smoke Alarm
See ‘Alarm Test’ on page 11.

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
IMPORTANT: Only the following batteries
should be used for replacement. Use of
a battery other than those recommended
below may have a detrimental e󱐯ect on the
detector’s operation. Use of a lithium (long-
life) battery could provide power for several
years under normal operating conditions,
meaning there is no need for an annual
battery change.
Alkaline Type
Energizer 522; Duracell MN1604; Duracell 9V
Ultra; Energizer 9V Ultra+; Gold Peak 1604A.
Lithium (long life) type
Ultralife U9VL.
a Remove the alarm from its mounting plate
by turning anti-clockwise
OPERATION
Normal condition
The single red LED (light) on the front of the
alarm should ash once every 40 seconds to
show the alarm is active.
Low Battery Condition
IMPORTANT: Your smoke alarm requires
a battery in good condition to operate
correctly, this must also be correctly installed.
Should your FireAngel smoke alarm enter a
low battery condition, the unit will emit an
audible ‘chirp’ once every 40 seconds. When
this occurs you must replace the battery
immediately. Your FireAngel smoke alarm
will continue to warn of this low battery
condition for at least 7 days, however,
failure to change the battery after this time
would mean your smoke alarm may have
insu󱐰cient power to alert you in a real re
situation.

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ALARM TEST
a Press the test button in the centre and
release.
b The unit will emit a loud (85dB at 3 meters)
alarm and shortly afterwards the escape
light will illuminate. The test procedure
will last for approximately 5 seconds and
stop automatically.
c The red LED on your alarm will also ash
rapidly during the audible signal.
b Remove the existing battery and replace
with a new battery, from the list on
previous page, making sure that the
positive and negative connections are in
the correct position. If unsure see diagram
in section 3 ‘Install 9v battery’ on Page 8.
c Replace the alarm on its mounting plate,
lining up the large central vent on the
front of the alarm, with the ‘X’ that is
moulded into the plastic on the mounting
plate (if unsure see page 8). Ensure the
unit is securely tted.
d Test your alarm as explained in the next
section ‘Alarm Test’.

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WARNING: Test your smoke alarm at
least once per week.
WARNING: As with any bright light, do
not look directly into the Escape Light.
NOTE: The test button accurately tests
the alarm’s smoke sensing circuit; there
is no need to test your alarm with smoke.
If your smoke alarm fails to give an audible
test signal, please refer immediately to the
troubleshooting guide starting on page 17 of
this user manual.
Escape Light
illuminates
Alarm sounds
Single red
LED ashes

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ALARM SMART
SILENCE™
DANGER: If your FireAngel smoke alarm
emits the full alarm signal and you are not
testing the unit, the smoke alarm is warning
you of a potentially dangerous situation that
requires your immediate attention. Only
use the alarm silence function after making
sure that there is no ongoing re emergency
situation. Do not block the vents on the alarm
or disable the smoke alarm in any way, as this
will remove your protection. In the event of
a known false alarm such as cooking fumes
your smoke alarm can be silenced in the
following way.
Your smoke alarm features Smart Silence™
technology. Smoke alarms can sometimes
react to cooking fumes or other non-
emergency situations. Should your alarm
sound the central test button can be used to
temporarily silence the alarm. Your alarm will
automatically return to full sensitivity within
10 minutes.
NOTE: If the level of smoke reaching
the alarm is very high the alarm silence
will be overridden, meaning the alarm will
continue to sound and the Escape Light will
continue to illuminate.
a Press and release the test/silence button,
the alarm sound will shortly stop and the
Escape Light will switch o󱐯.
b The alarm will enter into a reduced
sensitivity reset cycle for approximately 10
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c During the reduced sensitivity reset cycle,
the single red LED on your alarm will ash
more rapidly than normal, approximately
once every 10 seconds.
d Your alarm will automatically return to full
sensitivity on completion of the reset cycle
and the red LED will revert to ashing
once every 40 seconds.
DANGER: Never ignore any alarm.
Ignoring the alarm may result in injury
or death. If your smoke alarm activates and
alarms and you are not absolutely certain of
the source of the smoke, get everyone out of
the house immediately.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Your FireAngel smoke alarm has been
designed to be as maintenance-free as
possible, however in addition to battery
maintenance, there are several things you
must do to keep it working properly.
CAUTION: Your FireAngel smoke alarm
is a sealed electrical device and no
attempt should be made to open the case.
Attempting to open the case will invalidate
your Warranty.
Testing
Test your smoke alarm once every week see
section ‘Alarm Test’ on page 11. Any test
failures should be reported to the FireAngel
Technical Support Team on page 19.
Cleaning
As a minimum your smoke alarm should be
cleaned once every 3 months using your
vacuum cleaner tted with the soft brush
attachment.

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WARNING: Your FireAngel smoke alarm
may false alarm when it is being cleaned
using a vacuum cleaner.
IMPORTANT: Do not use solvents or
cleaners on your FireAngel smoke alarm,
as they may cause damage to the sensor
or circuitry. The unit can be wiped with a
slightly damp cloth.
CAUTION: Do not paint the smoke alarm
as this may block the openings and
prevent smoke from entering the sensor.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF
A FIRE IN YOUR HOME
• If you have made a family escape plan and
practiced it with your family, you have
increased their chances of escaping safely.
Go over the following rules with your
children each time you have re drills. This
will help everyone remember them in case
of a real emergency.
• Don’t panic, stay calm. Your safe escape
may depend on thinking clearly and
remembering what you have practiced.
• Notify every member in the residence of
the re.
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible.
Follow a planned escape route. Do not
stop to collect anything or to get dressed.
• Feel the doors to see if they are hot. If
they are hot, do not open them – use an
alternative escape route.
• Stay close to the oor. Smoke and hot
gases rise.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth
(wet if possible). Take short, shallow
breaths.
• Keep doors and windows closed. Open
them only if you have to in order to
escape.
• Meet at your planned meeting place after
leaving the house. Carry out a headcount.
• Call the Fire brigade on 999 as soon as
possible from outside your house. If
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box rather than a mobile phone (as the
location can be traced from the number if
the line is lost, or the battery runs out.
• Give the address and your name.
• Never go back inside the building until a
member of the Fire and Rescue Service
has told you it is safe to do so.
Contact your local Fire and Rescue Service.
They will give you more ideas about how to
make your home safer from res and how to
plan your family’s escape.
REPAIR
DO NOT attempt to repair your FireAngel
smoke alarm doing so will invalidate
your warranty. If your smoke alarm is not
operating properly, see the next section
‘Troubleshooting’. If you cannot solve the
problem, please call the Technical Support
Line.
If your FireAngel smoke alarm is no longer
under warranty, replace immediately with a
comparable FireAngel brand smoke alarm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Solution
Your FireAngel smoke alarm goes into alarm
when rst connecting the battery
• LSI-601 Only: Your FireAngel smoke
alarm does require a short time to settle
when activated. The alarm should stop
automatically after a short time.
• If the alarm continues, then for the
LSI-601 Only: Ionisation alarms can be
a󱐯ected by high levels of static. It may be
that the false alarm has been caused by
this when handling the alarm. Remove
static that may have been transferred to
the alarm by wiping the front cover with a
slightly damp cloth.
Your FireAngel smoke alarm does not test
when installed
• Make sure you have removed the
protective terminal ribbon from the
battery before reconnecting.
Your FireAngel smoke alarm chirps
intermittently
• Check that your smoke alarm is denitely
the source of chirping; make sure the
noise isn’t coming from another alarm
(smoke/carbon monoxide/gas/burglar
alarm) by process of elimination.
• Replace battery. If the battery has been
recently tted and the chirping continues
then contact technical support.

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Your FireAngel smoke alarm activates when
no smoke is visible
• Check the location of your smoke alarm
(see the section on ‘Positioning’).
• Clean the smoke alarm (see the section on
‘Routine Maintenance’).
• For LSI-601 smoke alarm only remove
build-up of static electricity by wiping the
front cover of the alarm with a slightly
damp cloth.
• Check battery is correctly tted, if the
battery has been in service for more than
12 months replace battery regardless.
• If the frequent unwanted alarms continue
contact technical support for advice.
Your FireAngel smoke alarm does not sound
during testing
• Make sure you push the test button rmly.
• If unit is in low sensitivity mode it may not
test. Wait 15 minutes then try again.
• Replace battery. If the battery has been
recently tted and the alarm still fails to
self test then contact technical support.
Escape Light does not illuminate at all when
unit is in alarm
There is a slight delay between the alarm
sounding and the escape light illuminating
in test mode and in full alarm condition. If
the escape light does not illuminate at all
when testing or when the unit is in full alarm
then contact FireAngel Technical Support
(see opposite).
Escape Light ashes when unit is in alarm The battery may be low. Replace battery.