FireAngel Thermoptek WST-630 User manual

FireAngel WST-630
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Nuisance Alarms
A smoke alarm sounding for no reason can be both disconcerting and frustrating. FireAngel
smoke alarms are manufactured to the highest standards to minimise the chances of nuisance
alarms.
The FireAngel WST-630 features a Thermoptek® sensor which is proven to be less prone to
nuisance alarms as a result of cooking and it often referred to as 'toast-proof'. However if your
WST-630 smoke alarm does happen to trigger and you are certain there is no smoke present, try
taking the following steps.
1. Identify the Triggered Alarm
If your WST-630 smoke alarm is interlinked with other smoke/heat alarms, all connected alarms
will trigger when one alarm senses smoke or false alarms.
The LED light on the alarm that triggered will flash once per second while sounding 2 cycles of
3 loud beeps. On connected alarms, the LED will flash once every 45 seconds while sounding 2
cycles of 3 loud beeps.

2. Silence the Alarm
If you are confident that your alarm has activated without the presence of fire, press the silence
button in the middle of the alarm. This will put the unit into reduced sensitivity mode for 10
minutes.
During this period of reduced sensitivity your alarm(s) will still detect smoke and will override
the smart silence feature if high levels of smoke or heat reach their sensors.
At the end of the 10 minute period your alarm(s) will automatically return to full sensitivity.
Please note: Interlinked alarms that have sensed smoke/heat cannot be silenced remotely. If you
press the silence button on your smoke/heat alarm, all alarms in the system should silence. If one
unit does not silence, this is the alarm that activated first and should be investigated. If this unit is
not silenced manually within 4 minutes, all interlinked alarms will resume sounding.
3. Check Location
Thermoptek (enhanced optical) smoke alarms are often called 'toast-proof' as they are less likely
to false alarm due to cooking fumes. However, this does not mean that they are suitable for
installation in kitchens.
Thermoptek smoke alarms are suitable for installation in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,
hallways, landings and offices. They should not be installed in or too close to kitchens or
bathrooms and are unsuitable for installation in garages and lofts.
4. Clean the Alarm
It is advisable to clean your smoke alarms at least once every three months using the soft brush
attachment of a vacuum cleaner or a hair dryer on a cold setting. If you have not cleaned your
alarm recently, our first recommendation would be to try this.
Cleaning your device ensures that no dust particles or small insects can disrupt the circuitry of
the alarm or sensor chamber.
5. Check the Replacement Date
The sensors in smoke and heat alarms start to degrade after they are first activated and all smoke
alarms have a life expectency. While your alarm will still function when this date is reached, it
will no longer be sensitive enough to detect smoke within the time limits laid down in the British
Standards.
Remove the alarm from it's base by twisting it anti-clockwise and check the replace by date
printed on bottom. If your alarm has exeeded this date it should be replaced as soon as possible.