Fireco Deafgard User manual

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Operating Guide
This is an important document detailing the correct usage of Deafgard.
This Guide must be read and fully understood before using the device.
This Guide must be kept in a safe place such as your Fire Risk Assessment File.

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Keep this guide in a safe place.
Contents Page
Introduction 3
Batteries 4
Keypad Diagrams 4
Operating the Deafgard Unit 5
Testing Deafgard to Fire Alarm 8
Trouble Shooting 9
Manufacturer’s Warranty 10

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Introduction
Deafgard is a battery-operated device designed to alert the deaf and hard of hearing
within rooms where the fire alarm is intended to do so. It will trigger when it hears 2.4
KHz of continuous sound over 75 Decibels in approximately 20 seconds. The Pillow Pad
is designed to be placed under a pillow and will vibrate to wake the user upon hearing
the alarm. The Strobe also flashes in conjunction with the Pillow Pad vibration. The
Deafgard unit should be placed next to the bed during use.
IMPORTANT:
Deafgard must only be used for the purpose for which it is designed. It is not
suitable for external use. Read this guide and follow the instructions
carefully. Keep this guide in a safe place e.g. in your Fire Risk Assessment
file, for future reference.
Supplementary information about the sound of a fire alarm:
The British Standard for fire alarm installation, BS5839-1: 2002, (Clause 16.2), states: -
“The sound pressure level of alarm signals should be generally, throughout all accessible
areas of the building not less than 65dB(A) . . . where the sound pressure level of
background noise is greater than 60dB(A), the sound pressure level of the fire alarm
signal should be 5dB above the sound pressure level of the background noise.”
It also states: The sound pressure level of alarm signals “should be not less than
75dB(A) at the bed head within rooms in which the fire alarm system is intended to
rouse people from sleep.”

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Batteries – Use Alkaline Only
(Do Not Use Rechargeable Batteries)
The 4 x C Size Procell Alkaline batteries supplied should last for at least 12 months.
Deafgard continually checks the battery life ensuring safe operation.
Insert the batteries into the Battery Compartments (+) positive side facing up. Inserting
the batteries the wrong way could cause internal damage. When closing the battery
compartments use a Phillips / Pozidrive No.2 screwdriver, taking care not to over
tighten.
When “BATT” is displayed on the LCD there are 7 days of battery life remaining,
it is recommended the batteries are replaced. It is recommended as part of your
maintenance schedule the batteries be replaced annually.
Keypad Diagram
If the unit detects a fire alarm condition, the LCD will flash displaying a “FIRE” message.
A strobe signal will start to flash and the Pillow Pad will start to vibrate.
1. Button 1 ON/OFF - Power On/Off.
2. Button 2 TIME SET - Used to set time function.
3. Button 3 INCREMENT - Adjust clock and timer settings.
4. Button 4 MUTE/SNOOZE - Mute / Snooze function. Used to mute alarm as well
as testing the Deafgard unit.
5. Button 5 ALARM SET - Used to set alarm clock.
6. Button 6 ALARM ON/OFF - Turns alarm clock On and Off.

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Operating the Deafgard Unit.
1. Power
Turning the unit On for the first time or after changing batteries.
Depress Button 1 ON/OFF to turn the listening circuitry on. The listening circuits will
remain active now until the unit is manually switched Off.
The LCD will also flash to inform the user that the time needs to be set. The LCD will
flash for 30 seconds.
Turning the unit On when in passive mode (batteries installed and time set).
Depress Button 1 ON/OFF to turn the listening circuitry on. The listening circuits will
remain active now until the unit is manually switched Off. The LCD will be illuminated
to display the time.
Turning the unit Off
Depress Button 1 ON/OFF for more than 3 seconds to turn the LCD and listening
circuits off. If the time has been set, the internal timer will continue to run despite the
unit being turned Off.
2. Time Set
The time should be set after inserting batteries.
Note: The clock is a 24-hour clock.
1. To set time depress Button 2 TIME SET for more than a second. The LCD hour
numerals will now flash.
2. To change the hour numerals, tap Button 3 INCREMENT. Each time you tap this
button the hour numeral will increase by 1. If you continuously hold this button down
the hour shown will increase until you release the button.
3. When you have set the clock to the desired hour, depress Button 2 TIME SET until
the minute numerals on the LCD flash.
4. Repeat step 2 to set the minutes.
5. Once the hours and minutes have been set to the desired time, depress Button 2
TIME SET until the LCD ceases to flash. The unit is now primed to listen for your fire
alarm.

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3. Alarm Clock Set
Deafgard has an alarm clock setting.
To set your chosen alarm on time hold down Button 5 ALARM SET for 2 seconds, the
hours will flash on the LCD.
Use Button 3 INCREMENT to set the hour required.
Depress Button 5 ALARM SET again to set minutes as above.
Depress Button 5 ALARM SET once more to return to the Time screen.
Note: The unit must be turned On and have the time set before you can set
the alarm clock function.
4. Alarm Clock On/Off
The alarm must be set before it can be turned On or Off.
To turn the alarm On/Off simply depress Button 6 ALARM ON/OFF, this will toggle
between the alarm On and alarm Off function.
When the alarm is on the LCD will display a bell icon in the top left corner of the LCD.
Turning the alarm Off while it is sounding
To turn the alarm Off once it has woken you, depress Button 6 ALARM ON/OFF until
the alarm ceases to sound / vibrate.

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5. Mute/Snooze and Test
Mute / Snooze
When Deafgard is used as an alarm clock, the Pillow Pad will vibrate and the LCD will
illuminate to show the time when the alarm is sounding. A Snooze and Mute function
can be used to delay the alarm.
Depressing Button 4 MUTE / SNOOZE will set the unit to snooze for 8 minutes, if the
snooze button is depressed again after 8 minutes the unit will enter snooze mode once
more but this time for 4 minutes.
Depress Button 4 MUTE / SNOOZE after these 4 minutes and you will again be left in
peace but this time for just 2 minutes, after these 2 minutes have elapsed the unit will
no longer let you snooze.
Test
As long as the unit is turned On, the unit can be tested.
To test the unit keep Button 4 MUTE / SNOOZE depressed until the strobe flashes and
the Pillow Pad vibrates. The test will only last for 5 seconds.
Note: the Pillow Pad will not vibrate when in the cradle.

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Testing Deafgard to your Fire Alarm
1. Turn unit On – see Operating section, page 5.
2. Sound the fire alarm for a minimum of 30 seconds.
3. Deafgard will notify you of the alarm within 20 seconds.
4. Should Deafgard not respond to your fire alarm, it may be that your alarm is too quiet.
Contact Technical Assistance.
Note: Alterations to the premises i.e.: new furniture, carpets etc, may alter the
audibility of your fire alarm. Following alterations a fire alarm test must be carried out to
ensure that Deafgard responds. If it fails to respond to your alarm contact Technical
Assistance. Despite Deafgard self-testing every 7 days, weekly bell tests are highly
recommended. This will ensure Deafgard is responding to the fire alarm.

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Trouble shooting
The following are the most frequently asked questions regarding the Deafgard unit, with
a quick checklist to follow.
1. Deafgard does not react to your fire alarm.
•Check alarm is louder then 75 decibels.
•Check batteries.
•Check fire alarm is sounding for at least 30 seconds.
2. Pillow Pad does not vibrate.
•Check Power is on.
•Check batteries.
•Check cable from Pillow Pad is connected securely to the Deafgard unit.
•Check Pillow Pad is not in the cradle.
3. Strobe does not flash.
•Check Power is on.
•Check batteries.
•Check cable from Pillow Pad is connected securely to the Deafgard unit.
4. No display on LCD.
•Check Power is on.
•Check batteries.
If all the above points are satisfied and further assistance is required please contact the
Technical Advice Line.

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Manufacturer’s Warranty
Fireco Limited (“we” and “us”) warrants to the customer (“you” and “your”) that the
product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months
from the date of purchase. If the product is defective whilst under warranty we will, at
our option, repair the product or replace it free of charge.
If the product appears to develop a defect while under warranty please first check that
the product is being correctly used in accordance with this operating guide and that the
batteries are functioning. If this does not resolve the problem please contact us in
writing at the e-mail address shown below or telephone the Technical Advice line.
The warranty does not apply to any defect in the product arising from fair wear and tear,
willful damage, accident, negligence by you or any third party, abnormal working
conditions failure to follow the instructions in this operating guide, misuse, alteration or
repair of the product without our prior approval. The warranty does not cover batteries,
which may need to be replaced within the period of the warranty. We will not be liable
to you for any loss of profits, administrative inconvenience or indirect or consequential
loss or damage arising out of any defect in the product.
Where the products are sold under a consumer transaction (as defined by the Consumer
Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) your statutory rights are not
affected by the terms of this warranty.
For Technical Assistance contact UK Deafgard Technical Advice line on:
[phone] or e-mail us at [email protected]
www.deafgard.com
For all other enquiries please contact your supplier.