Function button
The smoke alarm device Dual Q features an
easy-access main function button.
The following actions can be initiated using
the function button (grey) in normal
operation:
• Alarm acknowledgement
• Function test
• Muting
• Delaying fault/soiling display
Function test
The function test should be conducted:
• After the initial installation
• After every alarm, maintenance session
and fault message
Perform the function test
Carry out the function test as follows:
1. Press and hold the function button for
approx. 4 s. Initially, a brief
acknowledgement tone can be heard. A
muffled signal tone is then emitted, and
the ring indicator flashes.
2. Release the function button.
3. If the function test was successful: Press
and hold the function button until the
signal tone is muted and the ring
indicator goes out.
Muffled signal tone
The signal tone of the function test is
muffled (approx. 75 dB (A)). This is
intended to prevent hearing loss (e.g.
tinnitus).
Function test failure
Replace the smoke alarm device immediately
if it fails the function test two times in a row.
Non-operational smoke alarm devices may
not be installed.
Function test for wire-networked
smoke alarm devices
When a function test is carried out on wire-
networked smoke alarm devices, all the con
-
nected smoke alarm devices emit only an
acoustic alarm. If this is not the case, check
the connections and networking lines.
Smoke alarm devices save lives
Observe the following when using smoke
alarm devices:
• Use only smoke alarm devices which
are compliant with DIN 14604
• Never cover smoke alarm devices
continuously or block them with objects
• Never install smoke alarm devices if
they are defective or not fully
operational
Operating and alarm signals
Local smoke alarm device
* Replace alarm device within 30 days.
Networked smoke alarm device
In the case of wired networking, signalling
occurs at the triggering smoke alarm device
as described above. The networked smoke
alarm devices signal as follows:
* Replace alarm device within 30 days.
Acknowledging alarm/deceptive
alarm
If the smoke alarm device has triggered an
alarm and a deceptive alarm has been
identified as the culprit, you can
acknowledge the alarm message by
pressing the function button. Then ensure
that the cause of the deceptive alarm has
been eliminated. Should this be temporarily
impossible, activate muting if necessary.
Signal tone
Ring
indicator
Meaning
-
-
Operating
mode
Loud interval
tone
flashes
quickly
Local smoke
alarm
Loud
pulsating
signal tone
flashes
quickly
Local heat
alarm
8 brief signal
tones in 60 s
cycle
Flashes 8
times in 8 s
cycle
Fault
2 brief signal
tones in 60 s
cycle
Flashes
once in 5 s
cycle
Weak battery*
1 s-long
signal tone in
2 s cycle
Lights up
continuousl
y
Function test
(alarm device
has triggered
alarm)
1 s-long
signal tone in
2 s cycle
flashes
quickly
Function test
(alarm device
has not
triggered
alarm)
-
Flashes in
2 s cycle
Muting
Brief signal
tone in 1 s
cycle
Flashes in
1 s cycle
EMC fault
Brief signal
tone in 250
ms cycle
Flashes for
5 min in 250
ms cycle
Identification
of alarm device
Signal tone
Ring
indicator
Meaning
Loud
interval
tone
-
Smoke or heat
alarm message
1 s-long
signal tone
in 2 s cycle
-
Function test
(remote starting)
2 brief
signal tones
in 60 s cycle
-
Weak battery*
Signalling when using the 230 V
base
When using the 230 V socket, the
signalling differs.
Please observe the installation and
operating instructions for the 230 V base
for Dual Q smoke alarm devices.
Activating muting
The smoke alarm device features so-called
"muting".
It deactivates smoke alarm device operation
for a maximum of 15 min. This makes sense
• As a measure to prevent deceptive
alarms, e.g. while engaged in activities
which create a large amount of dust
(sweeping a dusty room, sweeping the
chimney etc.) or
• to stop an alarm triggered by the
detection of harmless smoke (e.g. when
searing meat)
Activate muting as follows:
1. Press the function button for 1 s until
the acknowledgement tone is heard.
2. Release the function button: The ring
indicator flashes in a 2 s cycle, and
muting is activated.
After 15 minutes, muting is automatically
deactivated and the smoke alarm device is
back in the normal operating mode.
Delay fault/soiling indication
The photocell integrated in the smoke alarm
device delays the "Smoke alarm device
soiled" warning up to 12 hours in darkness.
This does not affect the functionality of the
smoke alarm device!
The message can be delayed by 8 hours at a
time for a maximum of 7 days if the initial
signalling occurs at an unfavourable point in
time.
For this purpose, push the function button
until the first signal tone to sound is muted.
The "Fault/soiling" message is now
signalled after a delay.
Care and maintenance
Clean and maintain the smoke alarm device
on a regular basis to ensure full operability.
Care
Wipe the smoke alarm device with a moist
(not wet!) cloth on a regular basis.
The smoke alarm device can also be cleaned
of dust carefully with a vacuum cleaner
(lowest setting).
Maintenance
Maintenance and duty to maintain
As per DIN 14676, you are required to have
smoke alarm devices maintained annually
by a qualified expert.
The results of maintenance should be
entered in the maintenance book for
smoke alarm devices.
Observe the following: If this required
maintenance is not carried out, insurance
coverage may be nullified in case of fire.
Renovation work
Disposal
Dispose of the smoke alarm device by the
date indicated on the device's label or when
the battery is flat.
Troubleshooting
Renovation work
If possible, do not install the smoke alarm
device until all renovation work has been
completed. Should this not be possible,
cover the smoke alarm device with the
included covering cap (remove it again
once the work is complete!). Alternatively,
you can remove the smoke alarm device
for the duration of the work. Once the work
is complete, the original functional
readiness of the installed smoke alarm
device must be restored and tested
(function test).
Danger
There is a risk of explosion if the
battery is removed by force!
The battery of the smoke alarm device
cannot
be replaced.
If the battery is forcibly removed from the
device, it may explode if damaged.
The smoke alarm device must always be
disposed of completely.
Battery life
The battery life (approx. 10 years after
activation) can be reduced by the following
factors:
• The additional use of modules.
• Networking of the smoke alarm devices
via networking terminal.
• More test alarms than prescribed.
The Gira smoke alarm device is
an electric and electronic device
in the sense of EU guideline
2002/96/EC.
The device was developed and
manufactured using high-quality
materials and components.
These materials and components
can be reused and recycled.
Please consult the regulations
governing the separate collec
-
tion of electric/electronic waste
applicable for your country.
These devices may not be dispo
-
sed of with household waste.
The correct disposal of waste
equipment can prevent possible
negative effects upon humans
and the environment.
Problem
Solution
No signal can be
heard during the
function test
Check locking of the
smoke alarm device
Frequent
deceptive alarms
Check installation site
for interference
sources
Cleaning smoke alarm
device
Warranty
The warranty is provided in accordance with
the statutory requirements via the retailer.
Please hand over or send faulty devices
postage paid and with a description of the
problem to your sales representative
(retailer / installation company / electronics
retailer),
They will forward the devices to the Gira
Service Centre.
Information and
recommendations for occupants
Response in case of fire
To facilitate a proper response by the
persons concerned in case of fire,
DIN 14676 recommends putting up
information in every unit on how to respond
in case of fire. This information should be
provided in the languages which are
commonly used, You may also need to take
the end users of a residential unit into
consideration (e.g. non-German speakers).
The standard also strongly recommends
calling in a responsible fire prevention
authority in advance. This authority can
define divergent or different
recommendations or assessments.
More detailed information on this can be
found in the "System description of smoke
alarm devices" or in DIN EN 14676.
The following always applies:
• Always protect yourself first!
• Warn other occupants.
• Leave the room/building immediately.
• Help people in need while escaping.
• In case of thick smoke, keep low to the
ground.
• Check whether all persons have left the
room/building.
• Should you not be able to leave the room/
building, close all doors and seal all gaps
and other narrow openings, e.g. with wet
towels. Alert people to your presence
from the window.
• Do not call the fire brigade until you are
safe.
• Only fight the fire yourself if you will not
be putting yourself in danger.
Q label and warranty
The Q label has no effect on the legal
warranty.
Warning function of the
smoke alarm device
The sole purpose of the warning function
of a smoke alarm device is to warn the
people present in a unit (e.g. flat) or
building in a timely manner. The people
present organise their rescue themselves
and are responsible for notifying the
station providing assistance (e.g. fire
brigade).
Smoke alarm devices do not extinguish
fires!
Gira
Gira
Giersiepen GmbH & Co KG
Elektro-Installations-Systeme
P.O. Box 1220
42461 Radevormwald, Germany
Phone: +49 2195 602 - 0
Fax: +49 2195 602 - 191
info@gira.de
www.gira.de
