SEBSON GS403 User manual

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Operating instructions for the heat detector GS403
Index
1. Safety instructions ........................................................................................................................... 3
2. Mounting location in rooms of the heat detectors............................................................................ 3
2.1 Heat detectors should be installed in the following rooms:.............................................................. 3
2.2 Rooms where no heat detector should be installed......................................................................... 4
3. Installation........................................................................................................................................ 5
4. Startup ............................................................................................................................................. 6
4.1 Activation of the heat detector ......................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Function Control of the heat detector .............................................................................................. 7
4.3 Temporary muting the Alarm............................................................................................................ 7
4.4 Recurrent self-test of the heat detector on its function.................................................................... 7
5. Explanation of the LED modes........................................................................................................ 7
6. Technical Data................................................................................................................................. 8
7. Information to the re-built battery..................................................................................................... 8
8. Behavior in case of fire.................................................................................................................... 8
9. Maintenance and cleaning............................................................................................................... 9
10. Disposal of waste batteries.......................................................................................................... 9
11. General Disposal....................................................................................................................... 10
12. CE Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................... 10

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Thank you for choosing a product of SEBSON. Please read the instructions carefully and keep them
for looking up before start-up this product. A long and failure-free operation can only be guaranteed if
the installation and start-up is done properly.
Note: Please read all warnings and instructions before using this equipment!
This heat detector is used for early warning of dangerous heat development. As soon as an ambient
temperature of more than 54°C is reached, a loud alarm will sound and the LED will flash.
Heat detectors are particularly suitable for kitchens or rooms where strong smoking is
required.
This heat detector type GS403 may only be used in private rooms.
After a maximum of 10 years as well as with signaling the battery fault signal, the heat
detector must be replaced.
Please note that this heat detector is not a substitute for smoke-alarm-, gas- or carbon
monoxide detector!
The heat detector can detect a fire early. The heat detector is not suitable for preventing a fire!
Scope of delivery:
Heat detector Type: GS403
2 screws and 2 dowels
Model-number: GS403
Heat detector GS403

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1. Safety instructions
Note: The alarm sound is very noisy! Your hearing can be damaged if you are exposed to the
loud alarm sound over a longer period of time!
Please do not paint over the heat detector with paint or similar!
Do not install the detector in difficult to access areas! The detector must be checked regularly
for its function!
Get rid of the heat detector regularly (at least every six months) of dust and other deposits of
dirt! Please use a paint brush or a slightly cloth moistened with water. In dusty conditions, the
heat detector should be cleaned monthly.
This product is only suited for indoor-use and not for outdoor-use. Protect it against humidity
and moisture, splashing or dripping!
Damaged heat detectors must be replaced immediately!
2. Mounting location in rooms of the heat detectors
2.1 Heat detectors should be installed in the following rooms:
Rooms are equipped with electrical appliances.
Bedrooms: If several bedrooms are in the house, then the attachment of heat detectors in
each bedroom are advised.
Corridors and stairways (At least one heat detector per floor)
Living and working rooms as well as in kitchens
Storage areas and garages
Rooms with fireplaces or wood stoves
Washing and drying rooms
Cellar and attic space: With the attic space a distance should be kept to the roof point of at
least 100cm (see Figure 1).
Figure 1: Mounting the heat detector on the roof slope
If the horizontal ceiling is less than 1 m wide, then the heat detector must be installed in rooms
with sloping ceilings as shown in Figure 2. If the ceiling is greater than 1m, then the heat detector
is placed on the horizontal ceiling

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Figure 2: Mounting the heat detector on the ceiling ≤ 1m
Note: If you are unsure about the mounting of the heat detector in your rooms, please advised
by a qualified electrician!
The heat detector must be installed on the ceiling in the middle of the room, because heat rises to
the ceiling of the room and spread horizontally. The heat detector should be placed possible so
that this is at least 50cm from the side wall and 60cm mounted away from the corner of the room.
If you attach the heat detector to the wall, attach it approx. 30cm from the ceiling (see Figure 3).
Figure 3: Mounting the heat detector on the ceiling or wall
On ceiling beams, which are thicker than 20 cm, no installation of heat detector should be
done. A minimum distance of 50 cm is urgently recommended.
The heat detector should be mounted at least 50 cm away from lamps and fluorescent lamps.
An installation height of 6m maximum should not be exceeded. If the installation height is
more than 6m, the heat detector must be installed on several levels.
The heat detector can supervise a maximum area of 60m².
The maximum distance of heat detectors in extensive corridors can be up to 15 m. To the end
side of corridors the heat detectors should be applied in the distance of maximum 7. 5 m.
In small corridors and rooms which are not wider than 1m, the heat detector must be mounted
in the middle of the ceiling.
2.2 Rooms where no heat detector should be installed
A heat detector in the kitchen should only be installed, if the distance to the stove is at least
4m.
Heat detectors should not be installed close to heaters, heating-, cooling- and ventilation-
shafts. Also, they may not be mounted on open fires or fireplaces.
Do not install a heat detector in the immediate vicinity of doors and windows!
With A-shaped roofs the heat detectors may not be mounted at the highest point.
Rooms having a room temperature of below above 50 ° C.

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3. Installation
Before starting up this product, please check for external damage. In case of visible external
damage we immediately dis-advise the start-up of this product! Please remove all packaging
material of this product before the first start-up.
1. Disconnect the mounting base by turning it counterclockwise from the case.
2. Hold the mounting base to this position on the ceiling, where you want to mount the heat
detector. Draw with a pencil the holes for the bores to the ceiling.
3. Then drill two holes (Ø 5mm).
4. Now take the two in the scope of delivery supplied dowels and put them in the bores.
5. Screw the mounting base to the ceiling. The screws are included in scope of delivery.
6. Finally take the smoke detector and turn the housing clockwise until it clicks on the mounting
base to the ceiling. The heat detector is now ready for use.
Attention: The heat detector is only ready for operation if the case is properly attached to the
mounting base. Otherwise the battery is deactivated and the heat detector is not ready for use.
1. Test-Button
2. LED control lamp
3. Mounting base

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4. Startup
4.1 Activation of the heat detector
The heat detector will be activated by fixing the alarm housing to the mounting cover (see chapter
3).
1. Dowel (Ø 5mm)
2. Mounting base
3./4. Holes for screws
for fixing
5. Screw
6. Retainer of the
bayonet connection
7. Body-housing

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4.2 Function Control of the heat detector
The TEST button is used to check the function of the heat detector. After pressing the key a very
loud alarm will sound! Keep the heat detector at least an arm's length away from your body while
pressing the TEST button. Afterwards the LED starts flashing and the alarm sounds. In this case
the function of the electronics, the alarm device of the heat detector and the battery is checked.
After releasing the TEST button, the alarm will turn off automatically.
Attention: Test the heat detector weekly to its function by pressing the test button. It even beeps
once and the alarm stops automatically after releasing the TEST button.
4.3 Temporary muting the Alarm
In a false alarm, which was not caused by a fire, the alarm can be switch off for about 10 minutes.
However you must absolutely make sure that the alarm was not activated by a fire. To temporarily
turn off the alarm, press the TEST button. Then open doors and windows to cool down the room. If
the room temperature is still too high after 10 minutes, the alarm sounds again. By pressing the
test button, the mute function can be repeated as often as desired. The mute function can be
simply deactivated by pressing again the start button. At an excessively heat development, this
function is not adjustable.
4.4 Recurrent self-test of the heat detector on its function
The heat detector performs every 32 seconds a self-test. You can see this by a short blink of the
LED.
Note: In case of improper function of the heat detector, please contact the manufacturer!
5. Explanation of the LED modes
LED flashes every 32 seconds:
The heat detector is working properly.
LED flashes every second and alarm sounds:
TEST button is pressed or the alarm has been
triggered by heat.
LED flashes every 8 seconds:
The alarm is in the silent mode (see section
4.3).
LED flashes every 32 seconds and a short alarm
tone sounds:
Battery is low. The heat detector must be
replaced.
LED does not flash but the alarm sounds every
32 seconds:
The heat detector is not working properly.

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6. Technical Data
Power supply: 3V DC (lithium battery: CR123A)
Energy consumption: < 5uA (Stand-By), 160mA (Alarm)
Heat sensitivity: 54-70“C
Air humidity: 10-85%
Alarm Volume: ≥ 85dB (A) within 3m
Heat alarm signal local: Peep 0,5s –Pause 0,5s - Peep 0,5s –Pause 0,5s - Peep 0,5s –Pause
1,5s LED flashes –Repetition of the signal
7. Information to the re-built battery
This heat detector is equipped with a non-replaceable lithium battery. The battery will last
approximately 10 years during normal operation. Should the battery will be weaker, every 32
seconds a clearly perceptible signal will be sent out from the heat detector. This signal is audibly
at least 30 days. As soon as the beep sounds, the heat detector must be replaced. Batteries
should never be exposed to extreme heat (for example, by strong sunlight or fire). Never throw
batteries into the fire. Risk of explosion!
8. Behavior in case of fire
The installation of a heat or smoke alarm detector is only one of many fire protection measures.
Other fire protection measures are e.g. the provision of a fire extinguisher or a fire blanket Another
measure is the creation of an escape plan and the subsequent discussion with your roommates or
your family.
If the fire cannot be extinguished with a fire extinguisher or a fire blanket by yourself, then leave
the house immediately! Do not waste time to put clothes on or by transportation of personal
objects - because every second counts!
After leaving the house please inform the fire department immediately!
When leaving the burning room, please check first the surface of the door to its temperature.
Should the door be hot or under the door smoke rising up, do not open the door! If possibly please
use another door or a window to escape from the room. If the surface of the door is cold, then
brace yourselves with the shoulder against the door and open it a small gap. Be always careful
and ready to slam the door quickly, if heat or produced penetrates from the next door.
With strong production of smoke please keep close to the ground and breathe - if possibly -
through a cloth. Better still by a damp cloth!
You may enter the house again only after release or permission of the fire brigade!

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9. Maintenance and cleaning
This device is maintenance free. Please remove the housing regularly from dirt, dust or spider
webs! For this, use the best vacuum cleaner with soft suction brush or a soft cleaning cloth.
Ensure that the housing and the air slots are free from contamination at all times, in order to
ensure proper functioning.
Note: Never open the housing to clean the unit from the inside. This can impair the functionality
and the warranty guarantee will be extinguished!
10.Disposal of waste batteries
Batteries and rechargeable batteries may not be disposed in the household waste. The end-
consumer are legally obligated to the return of all used batteries and/or accumulators. After usage
you can return batteries and / or accumulators gratuitous in the sales point or in their direct vicinity
(for example at municipal collection points and trade). Otherwise, you can also return the batteries
and / or accumulators by post to us: SEBSON - Gernotstr.17-44319 Dortmund –Germany
Batteries and / or accumulators which contain harmful substances are marked with the
symbol of a crossed-out waste bin and may not be disposed of with household waste
Under the dustbin symbol is the chemical name of the harmful substance - in the
example below - "CD" for cadmium, "Pb" stands for lead, "HG" for mercury .
Meaning of symbols:
1 Battery containing more than 0,002 mass percent of cadmium
2 Battery containing more than 0,0005 mass percent of mercury
3 Battery containing more than 0,004 mass percent of lead
The harmful Substances which are contained in the batteries, may cause danger to health and the
environment in case of improper disposing.

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11.General Disposal
This product may not be disposed of with household waste. At the end of its useful life,
the product must be returned to a point of acceptance for the recycling of electric and
electronic device. Please ask your local municipality for the point of acceptance! As the
devices contain valuable recyclable materials, they should be sent for recycling, in order
not to harm the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal.
12.CE Declaration of Conformity
This product has been prepared according to the listed below guidelines.
EMC 2014/30/EU
RoHS 2011/65/EU
SEBSON: Sebastian Sonntag - Gernotstr.17 - 44319 Dortmund –Germany - www.sebson.de
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