Gira 0869 00/04 Guide

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Smoke detector Art. Nr.: 0869 00 / 04
Product characteristics at a glance
•Battery-operated smoke detector with photoelectric scattered light principle
•Automatic self test of the smoke evaluation
•Ability to link up to 40 smoke detectors
•Loud, pulsing warning signal at approx. 85 dB (A)
•Battery change indicator
•Contamination/disturbance indicator
•Integrated test button for testing the function
•Battery compartment check: if no battery is installed in the smoke detector, it cannot be locked into
the socket
•Polarity reversal protection: the device cannot be destroyed due to incorrect battery connection
•VdS-recognition: G 200 121
Safety Indications
•Never paint over the smoke detector.
•Smoke detectors only detect the smoke of a fire, but not the flames themselves.
•Smoke detectors do not extinguish a fire. When the alarm sounds, search for the source of the fire
and call the fire department if necessary.
•Do not use rechargeable batteries (accumulators) or power packs for power supply. They can
cause disruptions or the premature failure of the device.
•The smoke detector produces a very loud and shrill sound, which can damage hearing. For this
reason, please observe a safety distance of 50 cm during the function test.
•The smoke detector only monitors a defined area in the vicinity of the installation site. Install
enough detectors to cover the entire living area and ensure optimum protection.
•People under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not be awakened by the signal sound.
Installation site
Smoke detectors should preferably be installed outside the door of or in bedrooms so that you will be
awakened by the smoke alarm at night. In buildings with several floors, at least one smoke detector
should be located on each floor.
The smoke detector will have optimum detection characteristics if it is installed under the ceiling in the
center of the room. If this is not possible, keep a distance of at least 50 cm from the wall.
If the smoke detector is installed in the kitchen, you should locate the device as far away from the
cooking zone as possible to prevent false alarms due to steam.
In large houses, you should use several, linked smoke detectors to cover the entire living area. If
smoke is detected by one smoke detector, it sets off an alarm and activates all connected smoke
detectors, which then also sound the alarm. Thus, you will be awakened during the night by your
linked smoke detector in the bedroom if the smoke detector in the cellar detects smoke.

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Minimum protection: one smoke detector in
the hallway or in the stairwell of each floor
Optimum protection: one smoke detector in
each bedroom and living room
Unsuitable installation sites
In order to prevent false alarms and
malfunctions, do not install the smoke detector:
•in rooms where a large amount of steam,
dust, or smoke are produced under normal
circumstances.
•near hearths and open fireplaces.
•near ventilation shafts, since the stream of
air could possibly prevent smoke from
reaching the detector.
•near fluorescent and energy-saving lamps,
since the starter can trigger false alarms
due to the electrical fields caused by
turning the lamp on (minimum distance:
50 cm).
•in rooms where temperatures are below
+5°C or above +45°C.
Installation and commissioning
Remove the two spacers from the socket.
Otherwise, locking of the smoke detector is
not possible.
1. Install the socket ewith the included
installation material.
2. Use the spacers f, if the linking line of
several smoke detectors is "surface-
mounted".
3. If needed, carry out the appropriate steps to
link several smoke detectors.
For this, read the chapter "Linking smoke
detectors".
4. Connect the 9V block battery ito the battery
connection and insert the battery into battery
bracket.
5. Stick the smoke detector cinto the socket
and lock it by turning slightly clockwise.
Caution: If no battery is inserted, the smoke
detector cannot be fixed in the socket.
6. Carry out a function test.
cSmoke detector
dConnection block
eSocket
fSpacers
gPlug
hScrew
iBattery (9V)
jTest button

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Linking smoke detectors
You can link up to 40 Gira smoke detectors with one another. The connection of the detectors is
achieved parallel with a two-core cable (e.g. telephone cable: J-Y(St)Y 2x2x0.6 mm). The total cable
length of the detector network may not exceed 450 m.
k+ Linking
l- Linking
To link the smoke detectors, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the connection block from the smoke detector board.
2. Connect the color-coded clamps (green = plus; gray = minus) to the line as portrayed in the
illustration.
To do this, insert the stripped cores into the opened spring clamps and close the clamps by
pressing down on the handle.
3. Place the connection block on the board again.
Method of operation, self-test and battery test
The smoke detector recognizes a fire early on by its smoke development. It works according to the
principle of scattered light: light transmitters and receivers are arranged in the measurement chamber
so that the light signal emitted by the transmitter cannot directly hit the receiver (photocell). If smoke
enters the smoke chamber, the light signal is scattered by the floating particles contained in the
smoke. The scattered light rays hit the photocell and are transformed into an electrical signal there,
which triggers the alarm.
The function of the smoke evaluation is constantly checked by a self-test. Any errors are reported by a
disturbance signal (signal sound and light diode).
The battery test continuously checks the supply voltage. If the battery voltage sinks below a defined
level, the smoke detector reports for 30 days that battery must be changed. During these 30 days, the
smoke detector is fully functional.

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Operating and alarm signals
Signal
Signal sound Light diode
Meaning
Loud intermittent sound Blinks Local smoke alarm
Loud intermittent sound — Smoke alarm to linked smoke
detector
Short signal sound at 45 sec.
intervals
Blinks alternately to the signal
sound Disturbance/soiling
Short signal sound at 45 sec.
intervals
Blinks parallel to the signal
sound Battery change display
— Blinks at 45 sec. intervals Automatic self-test, normal
operating condition
Loud intermittent sound Blinks Function test, trigger by test
button
Function test
Caution:
The smoke detector produces a very loud and shrill sound, which can damage hearing. For this
reason, please observe a safety distance of 50 cm during the function test.
Carry out the function test on a monthly basis. To do this, proceed as follows:
1. Press the test buttons:
If the audible signal sounds, the smoke detector is working correctly.
If no audible signal sounds, please replace the battery with a new one.
2. Then, carry out the function test again.
If the audible signal still does not sound, the smoke detector is defective and must replaced with a
new unit.
For linked smoke detectors, all connected smoke detectors must produce an acoustic alarm during the
function test. If this does not occur, please check the following things: battery dead, cable correctly
connected, cable defective!
Maintenance and care
In order to ensure the proper function of the smoke detector for a long period, you should carry out
maintenance approx. biannually (or in case of a disturbance notice). To do this, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the smoke detector from the socket (turn counter- clockwise) and remove dust.
2. Wipe the smoke detector off with a moist towel.
3. Stick the smoke detector into the socket again and turn it clockwise until it locks into place.
Caution: If no battery if present, the smoke detector cannot be locked in the socket.
4. Check whether the automatic self-test (smoke detector blinks every 45 seconds) is carried out.
5. Carry out a function test.
Exchange all smoke detectors after about 10 years.

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Technical data
Nominal voltage: 9 VDC
Operating voltage: +6 VDC up to +11 VDC
Power consumption
at rest: max. 5 µA (typical)
during alarm: approx. 6 mA (average value)
Linking connection: max. 4 mA (more during activation)
Battery: Block battery, IEC 6 LR 61, 9 V
Battery failure signal: 45 sec. intervals, 30 days
Optical display: LED, red
Acoustic alarm notice:
Piezoelectric signal
generator: intermittent
Volume: approx. 85 dB(A) at 3 m
Housing measurements: 110 x 45 mm (Ø x H)
Plastic material: PC
Operating temperature: +5 °C up to +45 °C
Storage temperature: -5 °C up to +60 °C
Weight (without battery): approx. 120 g
Degree of protection: IP 42
Acceptance of guarantee
We accept the guarantee in accordance with the corresponding legal provisions.
Please return the unit postage paid to our central service department giving a brief description
of the fault:
Gira
Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG
Service Center
Dahlienstrasse 12
D-42477 Radevormwald
The CE sign is a free trade sign addressed exclusively to the authorities and does not include
any warranty of any properties.
Gira
Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 1220
D-42461 Radevormwald
Telefon: +49 / 21 95 / 602 - 0
Telefax: +49 / 21 95 / 602 - 339
Internet: www.gira.de