nest PROTECT User manual

Nest Protect (Battery)
Detects smoke and carbon monoxide (CO)
User’s Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Meet your Nest Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Location in your home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Placement on the ceiling or wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Placement on a sloped ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setup and installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Heads-Up and Emergency Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Wireless interconnect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Testing Nest Protect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alarm limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installation code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Installation in Ireland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Carbon monoxide (CO) precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Fire safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mobile notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
EU Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
WE TAKE YOUR PRIVACY SERIOUSLY
We’re committed to being open and honest about how we use data. We will always ask for
permission before sharing your personally identifiable information such as your email address.
We also keep your data safe with industry-standard security tools. To learn more about our
Privacy Policy, please go to nest.com/eu/privacy.
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Nest Protect Backplate 4 mounting screws
MEET YOUR NEST PROTECT
Inside the box you’ll find:
Nest Protect is designed to detect smoke and carbon monoxide in a residential environment.
It has multiple sensors to help it understand what’s happening in your home and a photoelectric
sensor to detect slow, smoldering fires. Nest Protect can be used as a single station or multiple
station alarm.
The installation of this apparatus should be carried out by a competent person.
This guide covers the installation of Nest Protect (Battery) – Model number O5A-E.
REQUIREMENTS
Wi-Fi, an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet, and a free Nest Account are required for wireless
mobile notifications and software updates. During setup, Wi-Fi and a free Nest Account are
required for wireless interconnect and room naming. Once all the Nest Protects in your home are
connected, they can communicate with each other without Wi-Fi.
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13.4 cm
(5.28")
4.1 cm
(1.63")
Horn enables Nest Protect
to alert you with a loud
emergency sound.
Speaker allows Nest Protect
to speak with a human voice.
Light ring changes
colour to alert you.
Push the Nest button to
silence alarms and run
a test.
Micro-USB connector
(for service only).
Battery compartment:
6 AA Energizer®Ultimate
Lithium batteries (L91).
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BEDROOMMASTER
BEDROOM
LIVING/
FAMILY
ROOM
KITCHEN
GARAGECELLAR
HALL
AT TIC
MASTER BEDROOMLIVING/
FAMILY
ROOM
DINING
ROOM
KITCHEN
BEDROOMBEDROOM
LOCATION IN YOUR HOME
It is recommended that you place at least one smoke alarm on every floor of a dwelling,
and a carbon monoxide detector in at least every room with a fuel burning appliance.
The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm should be installed:
• On every floor (required by law for smoke alarms).
• In every room containing a fuel burning appliance (recommended for CO alarms).
• In every sleeping room.
• In remote rooms that are used often but may be too far away to hear an alarm.
• Outside of unused rooms, like the boiler room.
Nest Protect should be installed at least 3 m (10 ft) away from cooktops or cooking appliances.
Nest Protect should NOT be installed in unfinished attics or garages.
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Figure 1
30 cm
(12")
Minimum
15 cm
(6")
Minimum
60 cm
(24")
Maximum
BEST
HERE
NOT IN
THIS AREA
CEILING
SIDE
WALL
OK
HERE
NE
ST LOGO
IS UPRIGHT
PLACEMENT ON THE CEILING OR WALL
Installing on the ceiling is recommended. Mark where the screws will go using the backplate as
a guide. Make sure it’s at least 30 cm (12 in) away from the wall.
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Figure 4
Figure 2 Figure 3
NEST LOGO
IS UPRIGHT
ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
90 cm
(35")
ANYWHERE IN
THIS AREA
90 cm
(35")
PLACEMENT ON A SLOPED CEILING
If you have a sloped, pitched or cathedral ceiling, Nest Protect should be 90 cm (35 in)
fromthehighest peak.
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SETUP AND INSTALLATION
2.Set up Nest Protect with
the Nest app
The Nest app will guide you through each step:
scanning the Nest Protect QR code, connecting
it to the Internet, and connecting it to other
Nest Protects in your home.
Watch the video at nest.com/eu/installprotect.
1. Get the Nest app
Before you install your Nest Protect on the
ceiling or wall, you’ll need to set it up with
the Nest app. Download the app from the
Apple App Store, Google Play or the Amazon
App Store and create a free Nest Account.
4.Test before you install
Once you’re done setting up all of your Nest
Protects, test they’re added to your Nest Account
by pushing the Nest button on one Nest Protect
and follow the instructions to test. If they’re all
added, every Nest Protect will speak up.
Now you can install them on the ceiling or wall.
Already Added New
3.Have more Nest Protects?
The Nest app will ask you if you have additional
Nest Protects to set up. If so, it’ll take you
through a shorter setup. Make sure to keep
track of which Protects you’ve already set up
and where you’re going to install them.
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5.Remove the old smoke alarm
Just remove it safely from the wall or ceiling.
Ifithad a backplate, unscrew it.
6.Install Nest Protect backplate
Screw the backplate to the ceiling or wall using
the included screws. Use two to four screws.
Choose the slots to support Nest Protect
evenly. Make sure the backplate is squared up
to the wall.
Tabs face away from
the ceiling or wall.
7. Mount and test your Nest Protect
Push Nest Protect onto the backplate tabs
and give it a slight twist clockwise. It’ll CLICK
into place.
Once you’ve installed all your Nest Protects,
press the Nest button on one Nest Protect and
follow the instructions to test. They should all
speak to you, confirming that they’re in range of
each other.
WARNING
Be sure to prevent dust from getting into
Nest Protect. Put the dust cover back on,
or keep it in a separate room while you
drill and install the backplate. Clean
any remaining dust before you mount
Nest Protect.
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SETUPALERTS
WHAT YOU HEAR WHAT YOU SEE ON
NEST PROTECT
WHAT IT MEANSWHAT TO DO
To set up or run a
manual test.
Smoke levels are rising.
Carbon monoxide levels are
rising. This Heads-Up will
occur if carbon monoxide
levels stay at 70 ppm for
1 to 4 hours.
The smoke in the room has
reached emergency levels.
The carbon monoxide in
the room has now reached
emergency levels.
“READY. PRESS TO TEST.”
“BE AWARE, THERE’S
SMOKE IN THE (ROOM
NAME). THE ALARM
MAY SOUND.”
“BE AWARE, THERE’S
CARBON MONOXIDE
IN THE (ROOM NAME).
THE ALARM MAY
SOUND.”
(ALARM SOUND)
“EMERGENCY. THERE’S
SMOKE IN (ROOM NAME).”
(ALARM SOUND)
“EMERGENCY. THERE’S
CARBON MONOXIDE IN
(ROOM NAME). MOVE
TO FRESH AIR NOW.”
BLUE rotates.
YELLOW pulses.
YELLOW pulses.
RED pulses.
RED pulses.
Press the Nest button.
Nest Protect will walk you
through next steps.
Stand under Nest Protect
and press the Nest button
to silence the alert. Then
put out the source of
the smoke.
Stand under Nest Protect
and press the Nest button
to silence the alarm. Open
a window or door to get
fresh air, then find the CO
leak and stop it.
Get out of the
house immediately.
1) Keep calm and open all
doors and windows.
2) Stop using all
fuel-burning appliances
and ensure that they are
turned off.
3) Evacuate the premises
if the CO alarm
continues to sound.
4) Call 999 or the fire
brigade from outside.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
When the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm has something to say, it will speak to you
in words and colours instead of just beeping. It has two kinds of alerts: Heads-Up and Emergency Alarms.
• Nest Protect can see smoke or carbon monoxide levels rising. So before it turns on an Emergency
Alarm, Nest Protect gives you a friendly spoken Heads-Up to warn you in advance. It pulses yellow
and speaks to you, telling you what and where the danger is.
• When smoke or carbon monoxide reach dangerous levels, Nest Protect tells you where the
emergency is and pulses red, in addition to making a loud alarm sound. This is an Emergency Alarm.
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You turn off the
room lights for
the night, and the
GREEN light
pulses once.
Nest Protect has tested its
sensors and batteries to
confirm they are working.
This is Nightly Promise.
Sleep well.
WHITE light. Pathlight lights your way at
night as you pass under it.
YELLOW pulses.Low battery. Change the batteries
of Nest Protect soon.
YELLOW pulses.Nest Protect batteries
have been drained.
It will chirp.
Change the batteries
of Nest Protect now.
Nest Protect has tested
its sensors and there is
a problem. It will chirp.
Clean with compressed
air. If the problem
persists, replace it.
Nest Protect has expired
and reached its end of life.
Replace Nest Protect.
WHAT YOU HEAR WHAT YOU SEE ON
NEST PROTECT
WHAT IT MEANSWHAT TO DO
“THE BATTERY IS LOW
IN THE (ROOM NAME).
REPLACE THE
BATTERY SOON.”
“THE BATTERY IS VERY
LOW IN THE (ROOM
NAME). REPLACE
THE BATTERY NOW.”
SINGLE CHIRP EVERY
60 SECONDS.
“THE SENSORS HAVE
FAILED IN THE (ROOM
NAME). REPLACE NEST
PROTECT NOW.”
SINGLE CHIRP EVERY
60 SECONDS.
“NEST PROTECT HAS
EXPIRED. REPLACE IT
NOW.” TWO CHIRPS
EVERY 60 SECONDS.
TROUBLE SIGNALSEVERY DAY
YELLOW or
RED pulses.
You’ve silenced an alert.
Nest Protect will now keep
quiet, unless smoke or
carbon monoxide reach
dangerous levels.
Make sure you’re safe and
have put out the source of
smoke or carbon monoxid
e.
SILENCING
“SMOKE ALARM
SILENCED.”
“CARBON MONOXIDE
ALARM SILENCED.”
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WHICH ALERTS CAN BE SILENCED
• Heads-Up alerts can be silenced by pressing
the Nest button.
• Emergency Alarms can be silenced by
pressing the Nest button. For your safety,
get out of the house immediately.
• Because there are many different types of
fires, you may experience an Emergency
Alarm without having first experienced a
Heads-Up alert. This means that dangerous
levels of smoke or CO occured extremely
quickly and Nest Protect must sound the
Emergency Alarm.
• Once the Nest Protects in your home are
connected to each other, whenever there’s a
Heads-Up or an Emergency Alarm, they will
all tell you what and where the danger is. So
go to that room and press the Nest button on
the Nest Protect there to silence every Nest
Protect in the home. This will ensure that you
will identify the source of the danger in
thatroom.
HEADSUP AND EMERGENCY ALARMS
ALERTS
Nest Protect has two kinds of voice alerts:
Heads-Up and Emergency Alarms. A Heads-Up
is a friendly warning before conditions get
dangerous. Nest Protect pulses yellow and
tells you where smoke or carbon monoxide is.
An Emergency Alarm occurs when smoke or
carbon monoxide reach dangerous levels. Nest
Protect pulses red, makes a loud alarm sound
and tells you which room the emergency is
in. The smoke alarm takes precedence when
carbon monoxide is also present.
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WARNING
• The range and proper operation of any
wireless device will vary depending on
itssurroundings.
• Nest Protect alarms are not to be used
outdoors or to transmit between buildings.
The alarms will not communicate properly
in those conditions.
• Metal objects and metallic wallpaper
may interfere with signals from wireless
alarms. Test your Nest Protects with
metal doors opened and closed.
You can connect up to 18 interconnected
Nest Protects to your Nest Account.
PATHLIGHT
Usually Nest Protect has its light turned off,
butit will light your way as you walk underneath
it in the dark. You can enable and disable
Pathlight from the Nest app.
WIRELESS INTERCONNECT
Once your Nest Protects have been wirelessly
connected, they’ll all speak up at once in an
emergency. That means when one Nest Protect
raises any kind of alert, every Nest Protect in the
house will tell you which room the smoke or CO
is in. For example, if you’re in the bedroom and
the alarm goes off in the cellar, the Nest Protect
in the bedroom will tell you there’s smoke in the
cellar. To silence the alert, go to that room and
press the button on the Nest Protect there. That
will silence every Nest Protect in the house.
Nest Protects can typically communicate
with each other if they’re 15 m (50 ft) apart
inside a home. Some features of a home may
reduce their range, including the number of
floors, number/size of rooms, furniture, type
of building material, suspended ceilings,
ductwork, large metallic appliances and
metal studs. This kind of interference can be
overcome by adding more Nest Protects that
can route wireless signals around obstructions.
Nest Protect - Battery (model number
05A-E, 05A-UK) and Nest Protect - Wired 230V
(model number 05C-E, 05C-UK) are compatible
and can be interconnected wirelessly.
Nest Protect wireless interconnect will not
work with products from other brands.
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Test procedure
• Press the Nest button twice to start a test.
• Nest Protect will say: “This is only a test.
The alarm will sound.”
• Once the Nest Protect you’ve tested has made
sure it’s working, it’ll tell you everything’s okay.
If they are interconnected, every Nest Protect
in the house will speak up. Walk to each one to
make sure you hear them.
WARNING
• If the alarm fails to operate correctly,
yourNest Protect will need servicing.
Contact Nest Labs.
• DO NOT use a match, cigarette or any other
makeshift fire to test the smoke alarm.
• To test the CO alarm, NEVER use vehicle
exhaust or any other source of gas.
Exhaust may cause permanent damage
and voids your warranty.
• NEVER use a naked flame of any kind
totest this alarm. You might accidentally
damage or set fire to the unit or to
yourhome.
TESTING NEST PROTECT
SELFMONITORING
Nest Protect continuously tests itself, so you
don’t have to wonder if it’s working.
When you turn out the lights for the night,
Nest Protect will glow green for a moment –
that means everything is working. If it glows
yellow, this means Nest Protect has detected
something wrong that needs your attention.
Just push the Nest button to hear its warning:
either the batteries are low, Wi-Fi has been
down or there is an issue with its sensors.
TEST NEST PROTECT MANUALLY
Regulations require a weekly manual test.
After installation, test Nest Protect by pressing
the Nest button twice. Before sounding the
alarm, Nest Protect will give you a countdown so
that you have time to move away from the alarm.
WARNING
DO NOT stand close to the alarm when
the horn is sounding. Exposure at close
range may be harmful to your hearing.
When testing, step away when horn
starts sounding.
If you have been away from home for a
long period of time such as on holidays,
test Nest Protect by pressing the Nest
button twice.
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You can also review the software version
from the Nest App by checking the technical
specifications of Nest Protect.
BATTERIES
6 AA Energizer®Ultimate Lithium batteries (L91).
These batteries can be purchased from your
local retailer.
Nest Protect will let you know its batteries are
getting low. During Nightly Promise, it’ll glow
yellow. Once you press the Nest button, Nest
Protect will say, “The battery islow. Replace
the battery soon.”
Nest Protect uses long-life lithium batteries
that are expected to last multiple years
of operation under typical usage. We are
currently testing actual battery performance
and will post results on our support website.
Replacement batteries are available at local
retailers. See nest.com/eu/batteries for
moreinfo.
Because a smoke/CO alarm has a limited life,
it should not be considered as a substitute for
life or property insurance. Like all electronic
equipment, it can wear out or fail.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
CLEANING YOUR NEST PROTECT
Use a damp cloth to clean your Nest Protect.
Don’t clean it with detergents or solvents and
do not spray air fresheners, hair spray or other
aerosols near it. These chemicals will damage
your smoke alarm and make it non-operational.
Cleaning fluids, polishes, paints and cooking
operations may affect the reliability of the
smoke alarm. Do not disassemble your
NestProtect or clean inside it. If a continuous
alarm occurs, return for servicing. Do not get
water inside the alarm. Do not paint over
NestProtect, as paint will seal the vents and
affect its ability to detect smoke and CO.
RESETTING NEST PROTECT
You can reset Nest Protect to erase all your
settings and reset the wireless interconnection
between Nest Protects. You may want to do this
before you move to a new house. After resetting
Nest Protect, it will still detect smoke and
carbon monoxide.
To reset, refer to the complete instructions on
nest.com/eu/protect/reset.
SOFTWARE VERSION
Follow these steps to check the Nest Protect
software version:
1. Press and hold the button for at least
10seconds.
2. You’ll hear Nest Protect play a tone, then it
will announce the software version number.
3. Let go of the button.
4. If you want to keep the current settings,
pressagain to cancel erasing all settings.
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WARNING
Use only batteries specified by Nest.
Useof a different battery model will have
a detrimental effect on the smoke alarm
operation. The alarm may not operate
properly with other batteries. Never use
rechargeable batteries since they may
not provide a constant charge.
Never remove the batteries from a
battery-operated alarm to stop an
unwanted alarm (caused by cooking
smoke, etc.). Removing batteries
disables the alarm so it cannot sense
smoke or carbon monoxide, leaving
youat risk.
WARNING
The alarm will not operate without
battery power. The alarm cannot work
until you install the batteries in the
correct position (Match “+” to “+” and
“-” to “-”).
This device contains lithium batteries.
Iftampered with, the battery may be short
circuited and create a risk of fire. Never
attempt to open or damage the alarm.
Replace all batteries at once and
only use new, unused batteries as
replacements.
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
1. Remove your Nest Protect from its backplate.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two
screws from the battery door on the back of
Nest Protect.
3. Replace the batteries. Make sure to use
Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries and
install them in the right order. If you install
them out of order, you may not be able to
closethe battery compartment.
4. Reattach the battery door by sliding it into
the tabs located on the opposite side from
the batteries, replacing the screws and then
reattaching Nest Protect to the backplate.
5. Press the Nest button to run a test.
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NEST AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Nest recognises its responsibility to minimises
the environmental impacts of its operations
and products. More information is available on
the web at nest.com/eu/responsibility.
EXPIRATION
Nest Protect has a limited life like any smoke/
CO alarm. Nest Protect’s lifetime is 7 years.
Youwill need to replace Nest Protect after
7years with a brand new Nest Protect. Check
the date of replacement written on the back
ofNest Protect.
WARNING
You’ll no longer be protected from smoke or
CO if you don’t replace your Nest Protect.
About two weeks before it expires, Nest Protect
will light up with a yellow light. Press the
Nest button and it will say, “NestProtect has
expired. Replace it now.” Buya new alarm and
recycle the expired one. Make sure you test
yournew Nest Protect onceit’s installed.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Temperature range: 4 °C (40 °F) to 38 °C (100 °F).
• Humidity range: 20% RH to 80% RH
(noncondensing).
SERVICING
Step 1: Before sending Nest Protect for service,
review the information at nest.com/eu/support.
Step 2: Contact our support team to get a
returnnumber.
Step 3: Send it to
Nest Labs
(YOUR RETURN NUMBER)
Arvato Distribution GmbH – Technology
Willi-Bleicher-Str. 36
52353 Düren
Germany
RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL
Visit nest.com/eu/recycle.
Dispose in accordance with
applicablelegislation.
The WEEE symbol means that your Nest Protect
must be disposed of separately from general
household waste. When Nest Protect reaches
its end of life, take it to a designated waste
collection point in your area for safe disposal or
recycling. By doing this, you’ll conserve natural
resources, protect human health and help
the environment.
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ALARM LIMITATIONS
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Alarms reduce deaths resulting from home fires
worldwide. However smoke alarms can only
work if they are properly located, installed and
maintained, and if smoke reaches the alarms.
• Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals.
Make sure you create an escape plan and
you practice fire drills with all members of
the family.
• Smoke alarms cannot work without power.
If they are powered by batteries, the smoke
alarms cannot work if the batteries are
missing, dead or disconnected. If they are
wired, the smoke alarms cannot work during
a long power outage once the back up battery
is dead. Nest Protect will warn you in advance
when batteries are running low so that you can
replace them.
• Smoke will not be able to reach the smoke
sensor while the dust cover is in place. The
dust cover must be removed.
• Smoke alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke
does not reach the alarms. For example, if
a door is closed, smoke may not reach the
smoke alarm. This is why you should have
a smoke alarm in each bedroom and in the
hallways as bedroom doors may be closed
at night.
• Smoke alarms may not be heard. Although
the smoke alarm comes with a loud horn of
85 decibels, it may not be heard if : 1) people
have consumed alcohol or drugs, 2) the
alarm is drowned by noise from a stereo, TV,
traffic, air conditioner or other appliances,
3) residents are hearing impaired or have
high frequency hearing loss associated with
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ageing. Special smoke alarms should be
installed for those who are hearing impaired.
• This smoke alarm is not intended to alert
hearing impaired residents. Alarms specifically
designed for the hearing impaired, which
feature devices like flashing strobe lights or
low frequency devices are available to alert
the hearing impaired in case of fire.
• This smoke alarm alone is not a suitable
substitute for complete fire detection systems
in places housing many people—like blocks
of flats, condominiums, hotels, guest houses,
halls of residence, hospitals, long-term
health care facilities, nursing homes, day care
facilities, or group homes of any kind—even if
they were once single-family homes. It is not a
suitable substitute for complete fire detection
systems in warehouses, industrial facilities,
commercial buildings, and special-purpose
non-residential buildings which require
special fire detection and alarm systems.
Depending on the building codes in your area,
this smoke alarm may be used to provide
additional protection in these facilities.
LIMITATIONSOF CARBON MONOXIDECOALARMS
• NEVER ignore your carbon monoxide alarm
if it sounds. Refer to “What to do in case of a
carbon monoxide alarm” for more information.
Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
• This CO alarm is designed for use inside
a single-family home or apartment. It is
not meant to be used in common lobbies,
hallways, or cellars of multi-family buildings
unless working CO alarms are also installed in
each family living unit. CO alarms in common
areas may not be heard from inside individual
family living units.
• This CO alarm alone is not a suitable
substitute for complete detection systems in
places which house many people, like hotels
or halls of residence, unless a CO alarm is also
placed in each unit.
• DO NOT use this CO alarm in warehouses,
industrial or commercial buildings, special-
purpose non-residential buildings, or
aeroplanes. This CO alarm is specifically
designed for residential use, and may
not provide adequate protection in non-
residential applications.
• Some individuals are more sensitive to CO
than others, including people with cardiac or
respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies,
pregnant mothers, or elderly people can be
more quickly and severely affected by CO.
Members of sensitive populations should
consult their doctors for advice on taking
additional precautions.
• The silence feature is for your convenience
only and will not correct a CO problem. Always
check your home for a potential problem after
any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury
ordeath.
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WHERE TO INSTALL A SMOKE ALARM
British Standards Institution (BSI) recommends
the following installation.
Multi-family or mixed occupant residence
(Tenancy building, student accommodation)
Your smoke/CO 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 already be
a primary fire detection system that meets
regulator y requirements for common areas
suchas lobbies and hallways.
Institutions and Hotels
This includes guest houses, hospitals, day care
facilities, long-term health care facilities, B&Bs
and halls of residence. Your smoke/CO 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.
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.
INSTALLATION CODE
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm
installation vary from country to country.
Checkwith your local Fire Brigade for current
requirements in your area.
WARNING
Smoke alarms are designed to alert you
with an audible alarm at a level specified
by the British Standard BS EN 14604: 2005.
WARNING
The smoke alarm accompanying this
user’s guide employs the latest
technology and is independently tested
as being compliant with all the relevant
British Standards Institution. However,
as with any electronic product it may
fail and may not sense all types of fire
within sufficient time to alert you of the
danger and provide adequate time for
your escape. In order to maximise your
level of safety always test your smoke
alarm frequently to ensure it is in full
working order.
WARNING
There is a risk of malfunction and electric
shock if the alarm is tampered with.
Your smoke/CO alarm is only suitable for use
in domestic residential applications as
covered in this user’s guide. It is not suitable
for commercial or industrial applications.
It is designed to sense smoke and carbon
monoxide and alert you. It will not prevent or
extinguish fires.
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