fxo Standalone Smoke Alarm by FIREXO S.R.L., Foro Buonaparte, 12, 20121 Milano, Italy.
Model No: fxoSS1
| Product Name | fxo Standalone Smoke Alarm |
| Model Number | fxoSS1 |
| Working Voltage | 1 x DC3V concealed battery (non-replaceable) |
| Standby Current | <12uA |
| Alarm Current | <35mA |
| Low Voltage Threshold | 2.7V |
| Product Life Expectancy | 10 years * |
| Alarm Mode | LED and audible alarm |
| Alarm Sound | >85dB |
| Fire Protection Grade | V-0 |
| Size | 110mm x 42mm |
| Alarm Gross Weight | 140g |
| Design, Manufacturing and Test Standard | EN 14604:2005 |
*Life expectancy can vary due to environmental factors and care
Included with each Smoke Alarms
Contents;
- Function Description
- Important Safety Information
- Where to Install your Standalone Smoke Alarm
- Locations to Avoid
- How to Install your Standalone Smoke Alarm
- Testing your Standalone Smoke Alarm
- Maintenance and Cleaning
- Fire Safety Best Practice
- What to do in the Event of Fire
- Trouble Shooting
- Limitations of Smoke Alarms
- Limited Warranty
- Function Description
Test Mode; press and hold the TEST button and the audible alarm will sound and the LED warning light will flash.
Alarm Mode; In the event of smoke being detected the audible alarm and LED warning light will flash until the audible alarm is silenced.
Silence Mode; if the smoke alarm is in alarm mode, to silence the alarm, press the TEST button and this will silence the audible alarm for approx. 9 minutes (during this period smoke will not be detected). After 9 minutes it will revert to normal standby mode and begin to detect smoke again.
Low Battery Condition; if low voltage is detected, a short audible beep will sound and the LED will flash every 50 seconds.
Normal Operation; the LED will flash every 50 seconds.
- Important Safety Information
WARNING; PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT remove or disconnect the battery to silence unwanted alarms. Open windows to vent the room if needed.
DO NOT attempt to remove or replace the battery. Any attempt to do so may lead to malfunction of the alarm and invalidate any warranty.
The TEST button is used to test the smoke alarm function – DO NOT use any other test method.
This smoke alarm is not designed for commercial buildings and applications however, where deemed appropriate by a fire safety professional, may be used as supplemental protection.
Smoke alarms alert household users in the vicinity of the smoke alarm that a possible fire condition has been detected. Hearing impairments, background noise, drugs, alcohol use etc could ensure persons may not hear the alarm. In this event, special consideration can be given to vibration alarms, and audio-visual devices to alert such persons.
For full property protection, consideration should also be given to fxos Interlinked Radio Emergency Fire Alarm System Technology (FIREFAST) where all smoke, heat and CO alarms are interconnected to ensure if any one device activates, all installed devices activate. This home fire safety protection system consists of wireless, interlinked smoke, heat and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms (linked by radio frequency) to ensure that all devices will activate throughout the home were smoke, heat OR CO to be detected.
Smoke alarms have various restrictions on their use and DO NOT detect heat, flames or gas. There are various smoke detector applications for various types of fire or fire risk that is identified in the home. This device is a photoelectric smoke alarm and is designed to detect slow burning, smouldering fire types commonly found in the home.
All smoke alarms must be tested weekly and replaced every 10 years.
- Where to Install your Standalone Smoke Alarm
As a minimum, smoke alarms should be located on every level in the home and in rooms where ignition sources are present and where the risk of fire is high such as in living areas and/or in the circulation spaces in close proximity to these rooms and areas i.e. hallways and landings.
Smoke alarms should never be installed in kitchens, boiler rooms, laundry rooms etc. or any other room or area where dust, steam, insects etc could be present as this could lead to unwanted false alarms. For such areas, the user may consider installing heat alarms.
Generally, for smoke alarms, the best location will be in the centre of the ceiling in any room or area ensuring the smoke alarm is at least 300mm away from any wall or obstruction.
If it is necessary to install the smoke alarm on a wall, ensure it is installed 300mm from the ceiling and wall join/corner. Installing smoke alarms on the wall may lead to slower activation times compared to ceiling mounting the smoke alarm. This area, where the ceiling and walls meet is referred to as ‘dead air’ and if the smoke alarm is fitted within 150mm – 300mm of this point there may be a delay in the smoke alarm activating and early warning may not be provided.
In rooms with simple sloped or peaked ceilings, smoke alarms should be installed 900mm (3ft) away from the highest point of the ceiling.
- Locations to Avoid
DO NOT locate smoke alarms;
In turbulent/moving air beside fans, heaters, air con units, windows etc that could delay the smoke alarm working.
In areas of high humidity like bathrooms, shower rooms and where the temperature is likely to exceed 39°C or fall below 5°C. High humidity can lead to unwanted false alarms.
At the peak of an ‘A’ frame ceiling.
Less than 300mm from a wall or other decorative ceiling mounted object when ceiling mounted.
Where insects are present.
In kitchens, boiler rooms, laundry rooms etc.
In locations that would make maintenance and user testing dangerous i.e. directly over a top stair, void etc.
On poorly insulated walls or ceilings.
- How to Install your Standalone Smoke Alarm
Ensure the smoke alarm is activated by turning the setting to the ‘ON’ position as below.
Press the TEST button to check it is functioning correctly BEFORE installation.
Complete the section on the alarm nameplate with the Date of Installation.
Mount the alarm base to the ceiling using the fixings provided.
Secure the smoke alarm unit to the ceiling mounted base by aligning the mounting slots around the base and turning a half click.
Once the base clicks into the base plate the smoke alarm is now secure and mounted correctly.
Press the TEST button to check it is functioning correctly AFTER installation.
- Testing your Standalone Smoke Alarm
WARNING!
Test each smoke alarm to ensure it has been installed correctly and is operating properly.
The TEST button can be used to test all functions of the alarm.
We recommend you test the alarm weekly. To test, press the TEST button for 2 seconds and the smoke alarm will emit an audible alarm. Release the TEST button and the audible alarm will stop. This completes the weekly testing procedure.
If the smoke alarm fails to emit an audible alarm when the TEST button is pressed, the smoke alarm should be replaced with a smoke alarm that operates correctly.
If the smoke alarm emits an audible alarm when the alarm is not being tested, this could indicate the presence of fire and should be investigated by the user.
- Maintenance and Cleaning
The smoke alarm has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible. To ensure the continued operation of the smoke alarm you should;
Test the smoke alarm once per week
Clean the smoke alarm intakes once per month gently using a vacuum head attachment – NEVER use cleaning agents, liquids or solvents and they may damage the unit and invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.
If the smoke alarm has a low battery condition, the alarm will emit and audible beep once every 50 seconds and the LED will flash indicating low battery. In the event of low battery condition, the smoke alarm should be replaced as the alarm has reached the end of its life and will no longer offer detection protection or early warning of fire.
- Fire Safety Best Practice
If the smoke alarm emits an audible alert/sound it is indicating that a possible fire condition has been detected. It is recommended that all persons at home, where the smoke alarm is to be installed, is made aware of the location, sound, and operation of the smoke alarm.
It is also recommended that all households have a fire escape plan in place and have considered what actions to take in the event of a fire in the home to ensure all occupants can reach a place of safety.
- What to do in the Event of Fire
Leave the room or area as quickly as possible to reach a place of safety. Follow the buildings fire escape plan. Ensure the fire service/department have been called.
Do not enter the room, area or building until the fire service/department have instructed you to do so.
- Trouble Shooting
If the LED flashes and the smoke alarm emits an audible alert/sound every 50 seconds, this indicates low battery condition and the smoke alarm should be replaced.
If the smoke alarm sounds unwanted, false alarms the smoke alarm is more than likely installed in the wrong location and either steam, cooking fumes, insects etc are causing unwanted, false alarms
In this case the smoke alarm should be located properly in accordance with Section 3. Where to Install your Standalone Smoke Alarm.
- Limitations of Smoke Alarms
There is a statistical correlation between lower fire deaths in the home and an increased level of smoke alarm ownership across the world. However, like any safety device, smoke alarms can only provide a suitable level of protection if they are designed, installed, and maintained correctly.
Smoke alarms may not alert all individuals of a fire condition in instances where the persons suffer from a hearing impairment or are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. It is recommended that once smoke alarms are installed, ALL persons in the home can hear the alarm.
Photoelectric smoke alarms may not provide early warning of fire where the combustion efficiency is high thus flaming combustion is present with little or no smoke or where an accelerant has been used.
Consideration should be given by the homeowner to the type of smoke alarm to be installed and the relevance to the risk/type of fire expected in the home.
If low battery condition is detected OR the smoke alarm is more than 10 years old the smoke alarm should be replaced in both cases.
- Limited Warranty
We warrant solely to the original consumer/purchaser of each new Standalone Smoke Alarm that the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, and conditional upon the manufacturer’s maintenance advice being met, for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase. This warranty DOES NOT cover damage resulting from accident or misuse or abuse or lack of reasonable care for the product.
The manufacturer can never be made liable for loss and/or damage of whatever nature, including incidental and/or consequential loss arising from the fact that the signal from the smoke alarm did not sound during smoke or fire because of flat or faulty batteries (in circumstances where battery installation and maintenance is completely outside of the manufacturer’s control).
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