1. FHB1O PRODUCT OVERVIEW
All FireHawk Photoelectric type smoke alarms are approved to EN14604-
2005, the most recent and rigorous European Smoke Alarm Standard. The
unique X-Profile Photoelectric sensing chamber is particularly sensitive to slow
smouldering fires typically originating in living rooms, bedrooms and hallways
whilst being highly resistant to nuisance alarms.
The alarm and sealed-in battery are guaranteed for the 10-Year life of the
product, including routine weekly testing. However, it’s life can be significantly
reduced by adverse environments, incorrect location and a failure to regularly
clean and maintain it according to the following instructions. Incorrect location
and a lack of reasonable care may also cause it to malfunction and will invalidate
the warranty.
Product Features
• Sealed in 10 year battery.
• Approved to EN14604:2005, Smoke alarm devices.
• Unique X-Profile detection chamber with insect screen.
• Bespoke software maximizes detection ability, false alarm rejection and Alarm
Silence operation.
• Power automatically switched on as a detector is installed onto its mounting
plate and automatically switched off when detector is removed.
• Red LED flashes approximately every minute confirming unit is receiving
power and ready to detect fire conditions. (Quiescent Mode)
• Low Battery Warning - End of alarm life, alarm gives one beep every minute.
• Low Battery Warning Silence - Low battery warnings often start at night.
Silence the audible warning for ten hours by pressing the test button, thus
avoiding removing the alarm from its mounting plate. The alarm can then be
replaced when convenient the following day.
• Extra Large Test Button for ease of use, tests sensitivity, circuitry, battery and
alarm sounder.
• Loud 85 Decibel Piezo Electric Alarm - Automatically resets when hazardous
condition has passed and chamber is clear.
• Alarm Silence - Silence your smoke alarm by momentarily pressing the test
button. Ideal in non emergency situations where nuisance alarms may have
been created, for example, by steam. The red light flashes every 12 seconds
to remind you that the smoke alarm has been silenced and will automatically
reset to quiescent mode in 10 minutes.
• Approved for use in Leisure Accomodation Vehicles.
FHB10 WIRELESS INTERLINKABLE SMOKE ALARM
By connecting up to 15 FHB10W smoke alarms, they will be connected by
radio link so that when one alarm sounds all connected alarms will sound
2. CHOICE AND LOCATION OF ALARMS
Optical Smoke Alarms
are best for sensing smouldering fires and are
therefore best suited for rooms containing furniture, bedding and clothes such
as escape routes, lounges, bedrooms and other living rooms.
Heat Alarms
are most suitable for kitchens, boiler rooms, workshops and
garages where dust, dirt and moisture would contribute to nuisance alarms.
NOTE - Heat alarms should not be used in escape routes and should always be
interlinked to smoke alarms.
Do not install heat alarms in sleeping areas; for example, bedrooms, nurseries,
playrooms or areas where the elderly and disabled may spend long periods of
time.
Ionisation type smoke alarms are best at detecting fast flaming fires such as
loose burning paper, however, their operation can be significantly delayed
the farther they are from the source of the fire and smoke according to
recommendations in British Standard 5839-pt6. Unless there is a significant risk
of fast, clean burning fires in a particular area, photoelectric smoke alarms are
recommended by that Standard for living accommodation where most fires
originate in electrical equipment and smouldering material such as furniture,
clothing, curtains and carpets.
NOTE:
Heat alarms should NOT be used on walls and in
escape routes and should always be interlinked to smoke alarms.
For minimum protection, install at least one smoke alarm on each level of your
home. They should be installed in hallways, corridors and all escape routes from
the building and within 3 meters of all bedroom doors. All alarms should be
interconnected.
Recommended siting of
smoke and heat alarms in:
SINGLE STOREY
HOME WITH ONE
SLEEPING AREA
SINGLE STOREY
HOME WITH TWO
SLEEPING AREAS
MULTIPLE STOREY
HOME WITH MULTIPLE
SLEEPING AREAS
Recommended position of alarms
Recommended
in a room, corridor or escape route:
position of alarms
on apex ceilings:
3. AVOID THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
The life of this alarm can be significantly reduced by adverse environments,
incorrect location and a failure to regularly clean and maintain it according to
the following instructions. Incorrect location and a lack of reasonable care may
also cause it to malfunction and will invalidate the warranty.
1. Do not locate near fans or extractors. These can pull smoke and heat away
from the alarms.
2. Do not install in or near high humidity areas such as showers, bathrooms
or kitchens where humidity levels exceed 85% or the room temperature
exceeds 40° or falls below 0°C. These may cause nuisance alarms and
damage the detector.
3. Do not install in the peak of an “A’ frame or sloping ceiling. This may delay
smoke and heat reaching them due to the presence of dead air.
4. Do not install less than 300mm from walls and light fittings when mounted
on the ceiling where heat and dead air may prevent smoke reaching the
alarm.
5. Do not install in insect infested areas.
6. Do not install in areas subjected to heavy concentrations of cigarette smoke
that will cause nuisance alarms and the alarm to become contaminated.
7. Do not install smoke alarms in kitchens, boiler rooms and garages where
fumes and dust may cause nuisance alarms.
8. Do not install on poorly insulated walls and ceilings where cold air boundary
layers could prevent smoke reaching the alarm.
9. Do not install near objects that could prevent smoke and heat reaching the
alarm.
10. Do not install within 1500mm of fluorescent light fitting that could trigger
nuisance alarms.
11. Do not paint the alarm.
The location of the alarms must be in accordance with applicable building
regulations, in particular Part B. Further help and guidance can also be found in
BS5839 part 6.
4. FURTHER DETAIL ON ALARM LOCATION
1. At least one smoke alarm should be installed in the escape route on all
floors of the building.
2. The detection element of smoke alarms should be between 25mm and
600mm below the ceiling, or in the case of heat alarms between 25mm and
150mm
3. Smoke and heat alarms should be at least 300mm from any wall or light
fitting.
4. If ceiling mounting is impractical smoke alarms may be installed on walls
provided that the area is no longer or wider than 1 0 metres and the total
area does not exceed 50m2 and that: -
a. The detection element is between 150mm and 300mm below the ceiling.
b. The bottom of the detection element is above openings such as vents,
doors and opening windows
c. They are not mounted close to or above heaters or air-conditioning vents.
5. Where smoke alarms are located in a hallway, corridor or landing, the alarm
should be no further than three metres from any bedroom door to assist
audibility behind closed doors.
6. No point on the ceiling in any room, hallway or corridor should be further
than 7.5 metres from any smoke alarm.
7. Heat alarms should not be used in escape routes from the building. Where
used in other areas, heat alarms should be no more than 5.3 metres from
other heat or smoke alarms.
8. Do not install heat alarms in sleeping areas; for example, bedrooms,
nurseries, playrooms or areas where the elderly and disabled may spend
long periods of time.
9. Do not install heat alarms on walls.
10. To give the earliest warning of a developing fire, smoke alarms should be
installed in all the rooms of your home and interlinked. (other than those in
point 2 of Choice and Location of Alarms above).
5. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Do not store alarms in temperatures below 5°C and above 30°C; this may cause
beeping and nuisance alarms when first installed. These will clear after a short
time when the alarm has become acclimatised. Extended periods under these
conditions will reduce the life of the alarms and invalidate the warranty.
