A223 Action on Hearing Loss Smoke Alarm

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BS5446-3:2005
Smoke Detector Model SD3.0/001
Revision No 1 17/08/05
Owners Manual

1 General Information
2 Features
3 Unpacking Guide
CONTENTS
4 Quick Start Guide & Installation
4.1 Locate Smoke Detector
4.2 Locate Base Unit
4.3
4.4
Locate Junction Box
Connect The System
4.5 Power The System
4.6 Test The System
4.7 Operation During Mains Power Failure
4.8 Turning The System Off
5 Advanced Installation
5.1 Extending The Smoke Detector Cable
5.2 Shortening The Smoke Detector Cable
5.3 Connecting More Than One Detector
5.4 Connecting to Additional Equipment
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6 Maintenance
6.1 Testing & Inspection
6.2 Cleaning
6.3 Replacing The Battery
7 Troubleshooting
8 Technical help
9 Specification
10 Guarantee
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11 Accessories
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1. General Information
OWNERS MANUAL FOR SMOKE ALARM MODEL: SD3.0/001
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE
INSTALLING/OPERATING YOUR SMOKE ALARM AND KEEP
IT IN A SAFE PLACE.
WHEN INSTALLING THIS SMOKE ALARM FOR USE BY
OTHERS, PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL OR A COPY OF IT
WITH THE END USER.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED
FOR HOME DOMESTIC USE AND IS NOT NECESSARILY
SUITABLE IN OTHER LOCATIONS, INCLUDING LEISURE
ACCOMODATION VEHICLES (LAVS).
This owner's manual covers:
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Features
Unpacking Guide
Quick Start Guide & Installation
Advanced Installation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Technical Help
Specification
Guarantee
Accessories
Due to a policy of continuous product development we reserve the
right to make changes to this manual without prior notice
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2. Features
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Mains powered with battery backup.
● Internal rechargeable backup battery providing up to 100
hours of standby time.
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Internal automatic battery charger with advanced power
management to prolong battery life.
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Mains power OK and failure indication.
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Low battery and battery fail indication.
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Alarm indication and powerful xenon strobe light.
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Continuous automatic fail safe monitoring of external pad and
detector circuits.
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Indication of detector circuit faults.
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Indication of pad circuit faults.
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Test button for automatic test routine.
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Can accept up to 10 interconnected smoke detectors.
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Auxiliary output for connection to other equipment.
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3. Unpacking Guide
Your packaging should include the following items…
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SMOKE DETECTOR
1
● BASE UNIT 2 WITH JUNCTION BOX
3
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VIBRATING PAD
4
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POWER ADAPTER
5
SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
1
2
3
4
5
Please check that all of the above items are present and that they
have not been damaged in transit. If any item is missing or damaged
please contact “TECHNICAL HELP”, see page 26 for details.
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4. Quick Start Guide & Installation
This product has been designed so that anyone with competent DIY
skills should be able to install this. Otherwise a qualified electrician
will be able to install it for you.
The system is intended for bedroom use although the detector is
intended for a suitable location, i.e. hall or landing.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION (BASE UNIT ON TABLE TOP):
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Overhead view of room with smoke
detector fixed in centre of ceiling.
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2
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Base unit sitting on table with the
base unit junction box underneath table.
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4. Quick Start Guide & Installation (continued)
10m
Smoke detector cable, plugged into the base unit
junction box with a 10m cable.
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IMPORTANT: UNDER MATTRESS VIBRATING PADS ARE
INTENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAKING SLEEPING
PERSONS WHILE VISUAL ALERTING SIGNALS ARE OF
MOST POTENTIAL VALUE DURING TIMES WHEN THE
OCCUPANTS ARE AWAKE.
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Vibrating pad under the mattress, plugged into
the base unit junction box with a 2m cable.
2m
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4
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5
1m
Mains power adapter plugged into a mains socket and
plugged into the base unit junction box with a 1m cable.
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4.1 Locate Smoke Detector
a. Find a suitable location for the SMOKE DETECTOR 1 and
install according to the manufacturers instructions. This is
very important because location is a major factor in how well
a smoke detector works.
IMPORTANT:
Your system is supplied with a single DICON SAFETY
PRODUCTS LTD MODEL: Micro 300 IONIZATION SMOKE
DETECTOR.
Up to 9 additional SMOKE DETECTORS may be connected to
the system refer to “ADVANCED INSTALLATION” on page 18 for
details.
NOTE:
The Micro 300 IONIZATION SMOKE DETECTOR is powered
from the BASE UNIT 2 , no batteries are required.
b. The SMOKE DETECTOR 1 is supplied with a standard
10m cable and plug for connection to the JUNCTION
BOX 3 . This cable should be routed to the JUNCTION
BOX 3 and fixed as necessary.
The standard 10m cable supplied may be extended, or
shortened, if required. Refer to “ADVANCED INSTALLATION”
on page 16 or 17 for details.
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4.2 Locate Base Unit
a. Find a suitable location for the BASE UNIT 2 . This may be
either placed on a bedside table A or wall mounted B
using the keyhole slots in the base of the unit.
In either case the BASE UNIT 2 must be located so that the
JUNCTION BOX 3 is no more than 1m from the nearest mains
power outlet.
A Table Top
1. Place the BASE UNIT 2 on a flat surface i.e. table top.
2. Route the JUNCTION BOX 3 cable from the rear of the
BASE UNIT 2 as shown below…
BASE UNIT ON TABLE TOP:
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4.2 Locate Base Unit (continued)
B Wall Mounted
1. Mark two holes using the dimensions show below and drill
two 4mm holes…
125mm
2. Insert plastic wall plugs and screws (not supplied).
3. Hang the BASE UNIT 2 onto the screws using the keyhole
slots in the base.
4. Route the JUNCTION BOX 3 cable in the slot provided on
the back of the unit so that it exits at the lower edge of the
BASE UNIT 2 .
BASE UNIT WALL MOUNTED:
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4.3 Locate Junction Box
1. Find a suitable location for the JUNCTION BOX 3. This
should be placed behind the bedside table or bed and may
be fixed to the wall or skirting board using the keyhole slots
provided as follows…
2. Mark two holes using the dimensions show below and drill
two 4mm holes…
63mm
3. Insert plastic wall plugs and screws (not supplied).
4. Hang the JUNCTION BOX 3 onto the screws using the
keyhole slots in the base.
JUNCTION BOX MOUNTED ON SKIRTING BOARD:
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4.4 Connect the System
Connect the SMOKE DETECTOR 1 , VIBRATING PAD 4 &
POWER ADAPTER 5 by plugging into the JUNCTION BOX
as follows…
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5
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4.5 Power the System
With the system fully connected…
1. Plug the POWER ADAPTER 5 into the mains outlet and
switch on.
2. The green “POWER” indicator will light constantly indicating
that the main power supply is on and the system is
operating normally.
SYSTEM POWERED AND HEALTHY:
Green power
LED illuminated
Note:
● The SMOKE DETECTOR 1 may emit a short tone as the
power is turned on.
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If the internal backup battery is low, the amber “BATTERY”
indicator will flash to indicate the low battery condition. This
will stop flashing as the battery charges.
If either the “PAD” or “DETECTOR” indicators flash this indicates a
problem with their connection. Refer to “TROUBLESHOOTING” on
page 24 for further assistance.
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4.6 Test the System
With the system powered and working…
1. Press the “TEST” button on the BASE UNIT 2 , hold it
in briefly and then release.
This will start the automatic test routine.
BASE UNIT TEST BUTTON:
Base unit
test button
2. The red “ALARM” indicator will then flash 3 times and the
strobe light will flash. AS THE STROBE LIGHT IS VERY
BRIGHT, IT IS ADVISABLE TO LOOK AWAY DURING
THIS PART OF THE TEST. The red “ALARM” indicator will
then turn off.
3. The amber “PAD” indicator will flash 3 times and at the same
time as the indicator is on, the VIBRATING PAD 4 will
operate. The amber “PAD” indicator will then turn off.
4. The amber “DETECTOR” indicator will flash 3 times and then
turn off.
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4.6 Test the System (continued)
5. The automatic test is now finished and all indicators will
remain off except the green “POWER” indicator which will
turn on again indicating that the system is working.
6. Press and hold in the test button on the SMOKE DETECTOR
1 until the alarm sounds continuously. (Note: The test button
may have to be held in for up to 20 seconds and the alarm
may continue for up to 10 seconds after the test button is
released). The red “ALARM” indicator on the BASE UNIT 2
will begin to flash, together with the strobe light.
The VIBRATING PAD 4 will also operate.
7. Release the test button on the SMOKE DETECTOR 1 ; the
alarm tone will stop, the flashing red “ALARM” indicator on
the BASE UNIT 2 and the strobe light will turn off. The
VIBRATING PAD 4 will stop operating.
8. The system is now fully tested and operating correctly.
Note:
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The Auxiliary Output is not tested by pressing the test
button on Base Unit. This is tested by the activation of the
SMOKE DETECTOR 1 detailed in points 6 & 7 above.
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We strongly recommend that you test the system once a
week to make sure that it is working correctly.
● For more information refer to “MAINTENANCE” on page 22.
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4.7 Operation During A Mains Power Failure
a. When the mains power supply fails, the system will continue
to operate for up to 100 hours in standby mode (from a fully
charged, healthy battery).
b. This mains failure / running from battery condition is indicated by
the amber “BATTERY” indicator flashing. Note: When the mains
power fails, the amber “BATTERY” indicator may take up to 30
seconds to begin flashing.
4.8 Turning the System Off
The system should remain switched on all of the time, however there may
be occasions when it is necessary to switch the system off:
a. During prolonged periods when the property is not occupied
i.e. holidays.
b. When transporting or storing the system if it is used in a
portable or temporary application i.e. hotel room, caravan etc.
IMPORTANT: If the mains power is switched off, the system will continue
to operate for up to 100 hours in standby mode or until the battery is fully
discharged.
If the battery is allowed to discharge fully and the unit is then stored and
not used, the battery may become irreversibly damaged.
The system should be turned off as follows:
a. Switch off mains power and unplug power adapter.
b. Wait for the amber “BATTERY” indicator to begin flashing.
c. Press and hold the “POWER OFF” button until the amber
“BATTERY” indicator stops flashing. This may take up to
5 seconds.
d. The system is now turned off and the battery disconnected.
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5. Advanced Installation
It is recommended that a suitably qualified electrician should
carry out any advanced installation
5.1 EXTENDING THE SMOKE DETECTOR CABLE
IMPORTANT: This must always be carried out with the SMOKE
DETECTOR 1 cable unplugged from the JUNCTION
BOX 3 !
In some cases it may be necessary to locate the SMOKE
DETECTOR 1 more than 10m from the BASE UNIT 2 .
In this case the 10m cable supplied can be extended using
one of a range of standard SMOKE DETECTOR 1
extension cables - for more information refer to
“ACCESSORIES” on page 29.
Alternatively the 10m cable supplied can be extended using
standard twin core (stranded or solid conductor) cable.
We recommend stranded conductor 7/0.20 cable (7strands
of 0.2mm). For more information refer to “ACCESSORIES”
on page 29.
1. Open the cover of the SMOKE DETECTOR 1 and locate
the screw terminal that the cable is attached to.
2. Remove the cable from the screw terminal by unscrewing the
terminal screws.
3. Join the ends of the standard 10m cable (supplied) to the
cable extension using a terminal block.
4. Connect the extension cable ends to the screw terminal,
making sure that the connections are tightened correctly.
5. Make sure that you connect the wires correctly, connecting
like to like (i.e positive to positive, negative to negative).
Note: The negative wire is easily identified, it has a black strip.
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5.2 SHORTENING THE SMOKE DETECTOR CABLE
IMPORTANT: This must always be carried out with the SMOKE
DETECTOR 1 cable unplugged from the JUNCTION
BOX 3 !
In some cases it may be necessary to locate the SMOKE
DETECTOR 1 much closer than 10m from the
BASE UNIT 2 .
In this case the 10m cable supplied can be shortened,
if you wish.
1. Open the cover of the SMOKE DETECTOR 1 and locate
the screw terminal that the cable is attached to.
2. Remove the cable from the screw terminal by unscrewing the
terminal screws.
3. Using wire cutters, shorten the standard 10m cable to the
required length.
4. Strip and reconnect the cable ends to the screw terminal,
making sure that the connections are tightened correctly.
5. Make sure that you reconnect the wires correctly, connecting
like to like (i.e positive to positive, negative to negative).
Note: The negative wire is easily identified, it has a black strip.
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5.3 CONNECTING MORE THAN ONE DETECTOR
IMPORTANT: This must always be carried out with the SMOKE
DETECTOR 1 cable unplugged from the JUNCTION
BOX 3 !
Up to 10 SMOKE DETECTORS can be connected to
the system.
Additional SMOKE DETECTORS are connected in a “daisy
chain” to the first detector and to each other, see the
diagram below:
CONNECTING ADDITIONAL SMOKE DETECTORS:
power to detector head
A
power to detector head
R56
R56
D22
IMPORTANT!
when connecting more than
one detector head, this resistor
(R56) must be removed from
each detector head EXCEPT
the last one in the line.
D22
IMPORTANT!
when connecting more than
one detector head, this resistor
(R56) must be removed from
each detector head EXCEPT
the last one in the line.
C
B
connect red sleeved
wire to
CONN6
connect red sleeved
wire to
CONN6
plain wire to
plain wire to
D
A
B
C
D
End of line detector screw terminal circuit board.
10m cable with plug (standard supply)
Plug into ‘Detector’ socket on junction box
Interconnect cable (optional)
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5.3 CONNECTING MORE THAN ONE DETECTOR (continued)
Use manufacturers recommended SMOKE DETECTORS
only. For more information refer to “ACCESSORIES” on
page 29.
To interconnect SMOKE DETECTORS use standard twin
core cable (stranded or solid conductor). We recommend
stranded conductor 7/0.20 cable (7strands of 0.2mm). For
more information refer to “ACCESSORIES” on page 29.
Make sure that you connect the wires correctly, connecting
like to like (i.e positive to positive, negative to negative).
Note: The negative wire is easily identified, it has a black strip.
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5.3 CONNECTING MORE THAN ONE DETECTOR (continued)
1. Open the cover of the first SMOKE DETECTOR (supplied as
standard) and locate the screw terminal that the standard 10m
cable is attached to.
2. Remove the cable from the screw terminal by unscrewing the
terminal screws.
3. Cut the required length of “interconnect” cable to connect the
first SMOKE DETECTOR to the second SMOKE DETECTOR
and strip the ends.
4. Connect both the standard 10m cable (that plugs into the
JUNCTION BOX 3 ) and the “interconnect cable” to the
screw terminal in the first SMOKE DETECTOR, making sure
that the connections are tightened correctly.
5. Open the cover of the second SMOKE DETECTOR (optional)
and locate the screw terminal.
6. Connect the other end of the “interconnect cable” to the
screw terminal in the second SMOKE DETECTOR, making
sure that the connections are tightened correctly.
7. Using wire cutters remove the resistor, R56, from the screw
terminal circuit board in the first SMOKE DETECTOR only.
8. When installing more than one additional SMOKE
DETECTOR repeat steps 1-6 above, connecting the third to
the second, the fourth to the third etc.
IMPORTANT: When installing more than one additional
SMOKE DETECTOR each SMOKE DETECTOR screw
terminal circuit board should have resistor R56 removed as in
step 7 above, apart from the last SMOKE DETECTOR
in the line.
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5.4 CONNECTING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
The JUNCTION BOX 3 has an auxiliary output socket marked
“OUT” which is activated when the unit is in alarm mode.
This output can be used to trigger additional equipment - see
page 29.
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6. Maintenance
6.1 TESTING & INSPECTION
WEEKLY
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Test the system according to “TEST THE SYSTEM” on
page 13.
MONTHLY
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Check all cables monthly for signs of physical damage.
Check plug & socket connections at JUNCTION BOX 3
EVERY FOUR YEARS
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Replace the internal battery. See 6.3, “REPLACING THE
BATTERY”, on page 23.
EVERY 10 YEARS
● Replace the VIBRATING PAD 4 and SMOKE DETECTOR 1
6.2 CLEANING
We recommend that the system is turned off during cleaning, see
“TURNING THE SYSTEM OFF” on page 15 for details.
Clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent if required.
DO NOT USE SOLVENT.
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6.3 REPLACING THE BATTERY
IMPORTANT: The system must always have a battery connected.
Always test the RNID Smoke Alarm for correct operation using the
test procedure (see “TEST THE SYSTEM”), whenever the batteries
are replaced.
REPLACING THE BATTERY:
1. Turn the system off, see “TURNING THE SYSTEM OFF” on
page 15 for details.
2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the BASE
UNIT 2.
3. Unplug the battery from its connectors.
4. Remove the battery and replace. Use only manufacturers
recommended replacement battery.
5. Dispose of the old battery according to the instructions on
the battery.
6. Plug new battery into the connectors, make sure that it is
connected the right way round.
7. Refit the battery cover.
8. Turn the system on; see “POWER THE SYSTEM” on page 12
for details.
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7. Troubleshooting
In the event of a problem, please use the troubleshooting guide
below for assistance.
If you cannot fix the problem and require further assistance, please
contact “TECHNICAL HELP”, see page 26 for details.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
What is happening? Possible cause(s) What you should do
The green “POWER”
indicator on the BASE
UNIT is permanently off.
The system is not
switched on.
Check that the mains
adapter is plugged in
and switched on.
The amber “BATTERY”
indicator on the BASE
UNIT is flashing.
There is no mains
power to the system and
it is operating on internal
battery backup.
or
The battery is faulty, or
unplugged.
Check that the mains
adapter is plugged in
and switched on.
See “REPLACING THE
BATTERY” on page 23.
The amber “PAD”
indicator on the BASE
UNIT is flashing.
The pad is unplugged or
there is a wiring fault.
Check that the pad
cable is securely
plugged into the junction
box. Check that the pad
cable is not damaged.
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7. Troubleshooting (continued)
The amber
“DETECTOR” indicator
on the BASE UNIT
is flashing.
The system will not turn
off when I press the
“POWER OFF” button
on the BASE UNIT and
the green “POWER”
indicator stays on.
Nothing happens when I
press the “TEST” button
on the BASE UNIT.
IMPORTANT!
The “TEST” button is
inhibited during an
alarm condition.
The detector is
unplugged or there is a
wiring fault.
The mains power supply
to the system is still on.
A fault condition has
already been
automatically detected
by the system.
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Check that the detector
cable is securely
plugged into the junction
box. Check that the
detector cable is not
damaged.
If you have
disconnected the
detector cable from the
detector head (for
example to
lengthen/shorten the
cable or install
additional detectors)
check that you have
reconnected it correctly.
You can only turn the
system off after the
mains power has been
turned off.
If you wish to turn the
system off please refer
to “TURNING THE
SYSTEM OFF” on
page 15.
Correct the fault
condition. When all
faults are cleared there
should be no flashing
indicators.
Press the “TEST” button
on the BASE UNIT, the
automatic test routine
should commence, see
“TEST THE SYSTEM”
on page 13 for
details

9. Specification
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POWER CONSUMPTION: 1.2W (standby),
8.7W (activated) *
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SUPPLY: 230VAC ± 10%, 50/60Hz
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BATTERY RATING: 12V, 0.8Ah.
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BATTERY TYPE: NP0.8-12 or equivalent.
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BATTERY BACKUP TIME: 100 hours minimum (standby),
followed by 15 minutes (activated)*
* with standard pad connected to “PAD” socket and no
additional output device or load connected to the
“OUT” socket.
* with fully charged battery in good condition.
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11. Accessories
The following accessories are available for
SMOKE ALARM MODEL: SD3.0/001
● Ionization Smoke Detector PART No. SD3.0/001/ID
● Optical Smoke Detector PART No. SD3.0/002/OD
● Heat Detector PART No. SD3.0/003/HD
For more information on these and ways in which to use your RNID
Smoke Alarm please contact:
RNID Sound Advantage
1 Haddonbrook Business Centre
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6YX
Tel: 0870 789 8855 (Voice)
Tel: 01733 238 020 (Text)
Web: www.rnid.org.uk
Best time to telephone: 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
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