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typical response time to fast flaming fires
significantly.
Thermoptek alarms are “toast-proof”
meaning they can be positioned in area
close to kitchens that may be affected by
cooking fumes. Heat alarms should be used
in kitchens where required.
POSITIONING
WARNING: Your 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
fire service or building control department
at your local council offices. 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 floor/level
of your property.
In order to achieve the earliest fire warning,
we recommend that a smoke alarm is
fitted in all rooms where the temperature
is normally between 4°C (40°F) and 38°C
(100°F). Check that the smoke alarm is
correctly positioned for the particular
dwelling into which it is intended to be
installed.
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT: This user manual contains
important information regarding the
operation of your 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.
AUTOMATIC
POWER ENGAGE
Your 10 year life smoke alarm is powered
by an internal lithium power pack. To avoid
unnecessary use of the power pack prior to
installation, and to ease disposal when the
alarm reaches the end of its life, the alarm is
supplied with the power pack in a deactivated
state. The power pack is automatically
enabled when the alarm is fully locked on to
the base plate.
IMPORTANT: Your alarm will not work until
it is correctly located and secured on the
base plate.
THERMOPTEK SENSOR
TECHNOLOGY
This combines an optical sensing chamber
with thermal enhancement. The alarm is
effective at detecting slow burning fires, and
constant monitoring of temperature changes
enables the sensitivity of the alarm to be
instantly increased thereby quickening the
