Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2SF23/9HIRE Kidde
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1 Y our home is protected with a KIDDE Fyrnetics alarm/s Please read through our guide in full. It should be retained for future reference. Cut out page 6 and pin up near your Consumer Unit/Fuse Bo x. Kidde Fyrnetics recommends for maximum protection that both ionisation and opti- cal (photo-electric) smoke alarms be installed.
1. Alarm Range Interconnectable 230V Hard Wired Alarms 1SF23/9HIR: 1SF23/9HI: 2SF23/9HIR: 2SF23/9HI: 3SF23/9HIR: 3SF23/9HI: 2. Impor tant Information This alarm is designed for installation by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the latest I.E.
b. Alarm T ypes • Ionisation (Ion) alarms are the most common type and provide early detection, especially against fast flaming fires. Most suitable for dining and living room areas. Ion alarms contain 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, a radioactive material.
b. T esting • Utilise the test button to test the alarm. Do not use naked flames as this does not replicate smoke and may cause physical damage to the alarm. T est all your alarms weekly – remember they are life saving devices, protecting the family and home.
ii. Slide scewdriver blade in recess to unlock from base. iii. Unclip and slide alarm as illustrated. iv . Note correct position of battery and install replacement type as listed below . The alarm cannot be replaced without a battery installed. v Reverse procedure to re-install alarm.
Kidde Safety Europe, Mathisen W ay , Colnbrook, SL3 0HB, UK. www . kiddefyrnetics.co.uk Installation Date: Alarm Model(s): Installer/Landlord: T el: Good Safety Habits Develop and practice a plan of escape: • Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two escape routes from each room.
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6. Checking Batter y Back-up on R echargeable/Long Life Models • There is no user replaceable battery on rechargeable models. This will be indicated on the product; additionally there is no battery compartment. T o check charge on these models, switch off the alarms AC supply at the Consumer Unit/Fuse Box.
9. T roubleshooting • Always turn off the mains supply to AC alarms before checking connections etc.. 10. Useful Hints • Smoke/heat alarms can only operate correctly if smoke particles/heat reach the unit. Correct selection/siting and installation are covered in the installers manual, who fitted your alarm/s.
13. Limitations of Smoke/Heat Alarms Warning! Alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a rea- sonable cost; however , alarms have sensing limitations. Ionisation type alarms offer a broad range of fire sensing capability but are better at detecting fast flaming fires than slow smouldering fires.
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