FireAngel Thermoptek ST-632 User manual

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User Manual
10 Year Life Multi Sensor Smoke Alarm
ST-632
Please retain this user manual for future reference
TESTYOUR ALARM MONTHLY

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Automatic Power Engage . . . . . . . . . 3
Sensor Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
How to install your Smoke Alarm . . . . . 5
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Alarm Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Alarm Smart Silence™ . . . . . . . . . . .9
Sleep Easy™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CONTENTS
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EN 14604:2005+AC:2008
Smoke Alarm Devices
FSTDOP19002
Model No. ST-632
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651d/13
ST-632
GN5490R1

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WARNING: Lithium batteries must not be
exposed to excessive heat.
IMPORTANT: Your alarm will not work until
it is correctly fitted to the base plate.
THERMOPTEK
TECHNOLOGY
Thermoptek alarms are “toast-proof”
meaning they can be positioned in areas
close to kitchens that may be affected by
cooking fumes. Heat alarms should be used
in kitchens where required.
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
typical response time to fast flaming fires
significantly.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Groundbreaking Thermoptek technology
combines the very latest in optical sensing
with thermal enhancement, providing faster
response to both fire types eliminating the
need for ionisation sources which can be
harmful to the environment. In addition, this
smoke alarm allows the low battery warning
chirp to be silenced until it is convenient to
replace the alarm (recommended within no
more than 30 days).
To enable the unit to interlink with other
alarms, this alarm can be fitted with a Smart
RF Module which operates on FireAngel’s
Wi-Safe 2 networking protocol.
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 with the end user.
AUTOMATIC POWER
ENGAGE
Your 10 year life smoke alarm is powered
by an internal lithium battery. To avoid
unnecessary use of the battery prior to
installation, and to ease disposal when
the alarm reaches the end of its life, the
alarm is supplied with the battery in a
deactivated state. The battery on this alarm
is automatically enabled when the alarm is
fully locked on to the base plate.

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WARNING: The alarm positions shown
are based on typical homes. Construction
and layout of individual dwellings will
vary, so this should be regarded only as a
guide. Check with your local fire station for
additional guidance or, for further advice,
see standard BS5839-6.
Smoke alarms should be sited at least
300mm from light fi ttings and walls. Ideally
as central as possible in the room.
If positioning your smoke alarm on the
wall, the top of the detection element must
be between 150mm and 300mm below the
ceiling, and at least 300mm from a wall.
Smoke alarms should be positioned at no
more than 600mm vertically below the
highest point in the room.
.
300mm
150mm
150mm
600mm
300mm
Multi-family or mixed occupant
residence (Tenancy building, student
accommodation)
Your smoke alarm can also be used in
individual flats and bedsits, providing the
same conditions are met as for a single-
family residence. However, there must
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 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.
For further information on where to install
your alarms refer to BS5839-6.
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

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HOW TO INSTALLYOUR
SMOKE ALARM
IMPORTANT: Make sure you have read and
understood this manual before installing
your smoke alarm.
1. Preparation
The base plate should be attached to the
ceiling or wall.
Break out the tabs from the base plate. Use
the fixing slots on the base plate as a guide
when marking the position of the drill holes.
With an appropriately sized drill, drill the
holes and insert the plastic fixing anchors
supplied (if needed).
Base
plate tabs
2. Install Base Plate
Fit the base plate to the ceiling or wall using
the screws provided.
already be a primary fire 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 fire 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 sufficient fire warning to residents or
meet regulatory requirements. This smoke
alarm is designed to operate as a standalone
smoke alarm.
WARNING: Without interlinking, this
smoke alarm will not communicate with
other smoke alarms. 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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3. Fit Your FireAngel Smoke Alarm
To fit to the smoke alarm to the base plate
included in this pack, position the alarm on
the base plate then twist it clockwise until
the alarm is locked in position. Make sure the
alarm is twisted on fully.
The battery will now activate. The red
indicator LED on the front of the alarm
should flash approximately once every
45 seconds to show that the alarm is active.
WARNING: Removing the smoke alarm
from its base plate will deactivate the unit
and prevent it from detecting smoke.
4. TestYour FireAngel smoke alarm
After fitting the alarm to the base plate, wait
for 5 seconds for the alarm to settle, then test
the alarm. See “AlarmTest”.
OPERATION
NORMAL CONDITION
The alarm will check its sounder once a
month. If the alarm is interlinked with a
FireAngel Wireless Gateway unit via a Smart
RF network, it will report the alarm status
into the Wireless Gateway.
During normal operation, the LED does not
flash and the audible alarm signal does not
sound.
NOTE: The alarm checks the sounder every
30 days. During this time the unit may emit
an unobtrusive clicking noise. This does not
resemble the alarm signal or fault signal and
will be difficult to detect during everyday
activity.
ALARM CONDITION
If your FireAngel alarm goes into alarm, 3
loud beeps will sound, which continually
repeat until the cause of the alarm being
activated is found and resolved. The red
LED on the alarm will flash rapidly (once per
second) during these alarms.
FAULT INDICATION
If the yellow LED flashes and an short
audible beep is heard at a different time, this
indicates that there is a fault; the unit may
not detect smoke and may not sound an
alarm in the event of a fire. If this occurs, it is
strongly recommended that you replace the
alarm immediately.

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LOW BATTERY CONDITION
IMPORTANT: Your smoke alarm requires
that its battery has sufficient power capacity
to operate correctly.
Should your FireAngel smoke alarm enter a
low battery condition, the unit will emit an
audible ‘chirp’ once every 45 seconds and
the amber LED will flash at around the same
time. When this occurs, we recommend
you replace the alarm immediately. Your
smoke alarm will continue to warn of this
low battery condition for at least 30 days,
however, failure to change the alarm after
this time would mean your smoke alarm
may have insufficient power to alert you
in a real fire situation. When the alarm is
removed from the base plate the battery will
automatically deactivate and the low power
warning chirp should stop, allowing you to
dispose of the alarm.
REMOTE TESTING
For additional safety and protection this
alarm can be monitored remotely.To achieve
this the alarm must be interlinked via a
Smart RF module to a FireAngel Gateway
unit or Wi-Safe 2 Mesh Monitor.
The alarm permits the Wi-Safe 2 Mesh
Monitor to remotely test the alarm’s sounder
and to check that the alarm is connected to
its base plate.

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ST-632 LED Indicators
Red LED Yellow LED Audible signal Status Action required
Flashes
every
second
3 loud beeps
repeating Alarm Check if there is a re hazard and vacate property
Flashes once
every 10
secs for up
to 10 mins
“Smart
silence” alarm
has reduced
sensitivity.
This will be as a result of
you silencing a false alarm.
Sensitivity will return to
normal within 10 mins.
Flashes once
every 45
seconds
Flashes at the
same time as the
red LED
Sounder fault
Call FireAngel technical
support if within warranty.
If not, replace alarm
immediately
Flashes once
every 45
seconds
Flashes at the
same time as the
red LED
Short beep emitted
at the same time
as the LED ash
Low Battery Replace within 30 days
Flashes once
every 45
seconds
Flashes once
every 45 secs,
20-25 secs after
the red LED
Short beep emitted
at the same time
as the red LED
ash
Fault
Call FireAngel technical
support
if within warranty. If not,
replace alarm immediately

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ALARM TEST
The alarm must be properly attached to the
base plate before it can be tested.
a) Press the test button in the centre and
release.
b) The unit will give an audible alarm
consisting of 2 cycles of 3 loud beeps, then
stop automatically.
c) The red LED on the alarm will flash rapidly
during the audible signal.
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
trouble shooting guide at the end of this
manual.
WARNING: You should test your smoke
alarm every month.
ALARM SMART
SILENCE™
DANGER: If your 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 fire emergency situation.
Do not block the vents on the alarm or
disable the smoke alarm in any way, as this
will remove your protection. Smoke alarms
can sometimes react to cooking fumes or
other non emergency situations.Your smoke
alarm features “Smart Silence” technology.
In the event of a known false alarm your
smoke alarm can be temporarily silenced by
pressing the central test button. Your alarm
will automatically return to full sensitivity
within 10 minutes.

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NOTE: If the level of smoke reaching the
alarm is very high, the alarm silence will be
overridden and the alarm will continue to
sound.
1. Briefly press and release the pause button,
the alarm sound will shortly stop.
2. Your alarm will silence and enter into
a reduced sensitivity reset cycle for
approximately 10 minutes.
3. During the reduced sensitivity reset cycle,
the red LED on your alarm will continue
to flash more rapidly than normal,
approximately once every 10 seconds.
4. Once the reset cycle is complete, your
alarm will automatically return to full
sensitivity after a maximum of 10 minutes
and the red LED will revert to flashing
once every 45 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.