Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd
Units 15/17 Manford Industrial Estate, Manor Road, Erith, Kent DA8 2AJ.
Tel: 01322 342238
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Fax: 01322 331532
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Email: sales@fireblitz.co.uk
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www.fireblitz.co.uk
Fireblitz reserve the right to change the design or specification details without prior notice.
REF: COL&S 01/2021
GUIDE TO
Smoke & Heat
Alarm Location
SMOKE ALARMS
HEAT ALARMS
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BASEMENT
LOUNGE
KITCHEN
GARAGE
CORRECT LOCATION IS IMPERATIVE IF
NUISANCE ALARMS ARE TO BE AVOIDED!
SMOKE ALARM FOR MINIMUM PROTECTION
SMOKE ALARM FOR INCREASED PROTECTION
HEAT ALARMS
Do NOT
place in a draft.
Do NOT
place near bathrooms
and showers
Do NOT
place in kitchens - use
heat alarms there
KEEP AWAY
from vents or
extractor fans
Do NOT
place directly above
heaters, radiators or in front of
air conditioning units
Do NOT
place in insect infested
areas (attics, garages etc) - use
heat alarms there
KEEP 300mm AWAY
from
lights that generate heat.
(Tungsten and low voltage bulbs)
KEEP AWAY
from objects that
could divert or prevent smoke
from reaching them, ie beams
and other ceiling features.
REMEMBER
, heat alarms need a fire to activate,
flames
WILL
be present.
Do NOT
install on walls
Do NOT
use in escape routes
ALWAYS
interlink to smoke alarms
Do NOT
use in lounges, bedrooms and separate
dining rooms where smoke alarms are best
AVOID
use in areas where children, the elderly and
disabled are normally present
DESIGNED
for kitchens, garages, cellars, attics where
steam, vapours, dust, and cobwebs may cause nuisance
alarms from smoke alarms
KEEP 300mm AWAY
from lights and appliances
that generate heat. (Tungsten and low voltage bulbs)
(Sensor temperature range 54°C – 65°C )
KEEP AWAY
from objects that could divert or prevent
smoke and heat from reaching them, ie beams and
other ceiling features.
KEEP AWAY
from extractor fans
