Firetek 755 Series Smoke Alarms, 19771 (2145 KB - Clipsal

Quick tipsIS IT TIME FOR A NEW BATTERY?Good quality smoke alarms typically operate from themains voltage supply, but they also contain a backupbattery which allows the alarm to remain operational evenwhen the power is cut during a blackout.SICK OF UNWANTED FALSE ALARMS?To ensure the best protection for you and your family, followthese simple handy hints:Choose high quality alarms from a reputable supplier(Clipsal FireTek ® recommended).Install multiple alarms, which are interconnected for thebest protection.Have your alarms installed by a professional installer.Choose the correct alarm type for the location.Test the smoke alarm operation regularly(minimum once per month).TEST BATTERYClean the unit regularly(minimum maintenance once per month).Check battery condition regularly(minimum once per month).ACTION HOW OFTEN? COMMENTSTestBatteryOnce per monthLike all battery operated appliances, your smoke alarm battery must be checked regularly tomake sure that it will still function if there is a fi re.ReplaceBatteryReplaceSmokeAlarmUnitOnce per yearAfter 10 years ofnormal serviceTo test the battery, press and hold the Test Button. This should be done with the mains powerswitched off (turn off the lighting circuit at the switchboard). The alarm should sound indicatingthe battery condition is acceptable. If the unit fails to respond, the battery should be replacedwithout delay.From time to time the smoke alarm battery must be replaced with a new one. Clipsal recommendchoosing a common date that occurs every year and is easy to remember (such as yourbirthday, or at the end of daylight saving time). The battery should also be replaced if the alarmfails to sound when you press and hold the Test button.All smoke alarms (regardless of manufacturer) have a limited service life, normally ten years.After that period, correct operation of the alarm cannot be guaranteed. The entire smoke alarmunit should be replaced with a new one.Clipsal LifesaverAnother Lifesaver initiative from Clipsal AustraliaPatent PendingAustralian Electrical Authority Certifi cateof Suitability for the surface mountsmoke alarm – CS/1245/SAustralian Electrical AuthorityCertifi cate of Suitability for the fl ushmount smoke alarm – CS/1253/SAS3786 Lic 21492SAI GlobalThanks to the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service and Oz Shots for fi re photography.Clipsal Australia Pty LtdA member of Schneider ElectricHead Office33-37 Port Wakefi eld Road,Gepps Cross, South Australia 5094Website clipsal.comContact us clipsal.com/feedbackNational Customer Care Enquiries:1300 2025 25National Customer Care Facsimile:1300 2025 56printed on recycled paperInternational EnquiriesInternational Sales and MarketingEmail export@clipsal.com.auSchneider Electric (NZ) Ltd38 Business Parade South, Highbrook,East Tamaki, Manukau 2013,NEW ZEALANDTelephone + 64 9 829 0490Facsimile + 64 9 829 0491Website www.schneider-electric.co.nzClipsal Customer CareFreephone 0800 652 999Freefax 0800 101 152Email sales@nz.schneider-electric.comWebsite www.clipsal.co.nzYou can fi nd this brochure and many othersonline in PDF format at: clipsal.comFollow the links off the home page or accessthe following page directly:clipsal.com/brochuresClipsal Australia Pty Ltd reserves the right to changespecifi cations, modify designs and dis con tin ue itemswithout incurring obligation and whilst every effort ismade to ensure that descriptions, specifi cations andother in for ma tion in this catalogue are correct, nowarranty is given in respect thereof and the companyshall not be liable for any error therein.© Clipsal Australia Pty LtdC3-011CLIPCOM 19771 November 2009The identified trademarks and copyrights are the property of Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd unless otherwise noted.O/N 19771 November 09