Smartwares RM520 Smoke Alarm User Manual

General Information

Thank you for purchasing this Smartwares smoke alarm device! Please read these instructions carefully before using the smoke alarm device. Retain this information in a safe and easily accessible place for future use and maintenance. If you have any questions or if you are looking for additional information about your smoke alarm device, please visit our website www.smartwares.eu.

• Make/model number: RM520
• Description: Smoke alarm device based on the photocell principle, which monitors the air for smoke caused by fire. This apparatus contains a lithium battery with a lifetime of 10 years.
• Function: Smoke alarm device intended to alert persons present near a fire/fire smoke, giving them time to react properly to the danger.
• Scope of application: Smoke alarm device for buildings with residential function and leisure accommodating vehicles.

Important Safety Information

• Caution: The alarm is designed to detect smoke; it cannot prevent a fire!
• Caution: A smoke alarm is part of your fire protection, alongside fire extinguishers, emergency ladders, ropes, and your choice of building materials for renovation. Always ensure you have an evacuation plan and discuss it with your children. Ensure each room can be left without opening the door, e.g., by the window. If there is any question as to the cause of an alarm, it should be assumed that the alarm is due to an actual fire and the dwelling evacuated immediately.
• Warning: Smoke alarm devices must be replaced no later than 10 years after initial activation. Fill out the activation date on the rating label on the product and mark the replacement date in your calendar.

Initial Activation

Before mounting this smoke alarm device, it is important to activate and test the apparatus. The detector is activated by removing the red activation pin (see image 1). To test the device, press and hold the test button (see image 2) until an alarm signal sounds and the red LED flashes rapidly, then release. The smoke alarm device will then enter alarm silence/hush mode. After 9 minutes, the smoke alarm will automatically reset to normal mode. If the alarm signal does not sound after pressing the test button, the smoke alarm device is not working properly and Smartwares should be consulted.

Mounting

To mount the smoke alarm device, fix the base plate with the supplied screws and gently tighten the alarm onto the base plate (see image 3). Pay close attention to the siting recommendations below to guarantee optimal performance of your smoke alarm device. After installing the smoke alarm device, always test its functionality using the test button (see image 2).

• WARNING: To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the ceiling in accordance with the installation instructions.
• Smoke alarm devices should be installed so that they can be reached unimpeded by fire smoke, allowing fires to be detected reliably in the development phase.
• Requirements for smoke alarm devices vary by state and region. Always check the relevant requirements in your area with your local authorities!

Where to mount a smoke alarm device:

• Centered at the ceiling of the room.
• Max height: 6m.
• Min 0.5m distance to walls/barriers.
• Small rooms with width <1m: Centered at the ceiling.
• Corridors with max width 3m: max 15m distance between 2 smoke alarm devices. Max. 7.5m to front side and smoke alarm devices at edges/crossings of corridors.
• Galleries: If length and width of the gallery are >2m and gallery area is >16m², an additional smoke alarm device is required below the gallery.
• In roof slopes: If >20°, minimum 0.5m and maximum 1m to the roof peak. If ≤20°, consider as a flat ceiling. In partial roof slopes: if the flat ceiling is ≤1m wide, consider it a roof slope. If the flat ceiling is >1m wide, consider it a flat ceiling.
• Ceiling joists (or similar): If height ≤0.2m, installation at the ceiling or on the joist. If height > 0.2m and separated area > 36m², additional smoke alarm devices are needed in between.

Where not to mount your smoke alarm device:

• Close to air conditioning/ventilation systems.
• Locations where ventilation can be impeded by items such as curtains etc.
• In rooms where the temperature can reach below -10°C and above 40°C.
• In damp spaces/kitchens/bathrooms, as steam can cause false alarms. Visit our website for alarms suitable for these rooms.
• Closer than 50 cm to light sources/electrical sources.
• Locations that are difficult to reach and impede access to the test button, battery replacement, and maintenance.

Alarm Silence / Hush Mode

When the smoke alarm device gives an alarm, please verify the cause of the alarm first. If required, the smoke alarm device can be placed into hush mode by pressing the test/hush button. During hush mode, the LED will flash every 10 seconds to indicate the smoke alarm device is in hush mode. Please remove the smoke or cause of the alarm. After 9 minutes, the smoke alarm will automatically reset to normal mode. If the cause of the alarm is still present, the smoke alarm device will give an alarm again. If during hush mode the smoke that caused the alarm increases, the smoke alarm device will also sound the alarm.

Note: Dense smoke will override the hush mode and sound a continuous alarm.

Caution: Before using the alarm silence (hush mode), identify the source of the smoke and make sure the situation is safe.

Empty Battery Signal / End of Life

When the battery is running low, the smoke alarm will indicate this with a repetitive beep and flash. This indicator sounds continually with intervals of 40 seconds for at least 30 days.

This smoke alarm is equipped with a non-replaceable battery. When this warning occurs, replace the device as soon as possible.

We highly recommend replacing the smoke alarm on a fixed date to ensure timely replacement. Please register for free reminders at smartreminder.eu.

The acoustic low battery warning signal can be silenced for 10 hours by pressing the test button. The smoke alarm is still functioning and able to detect smoke when it is in this mode.

Alarm Memory

When the smoke alarm device has given an alarm, it will go into alarm memory. The green LED will flash 3 times for 43 seconds. If you are not at home, this function will remind you that the smoke alarm device has given an alarm. The green LED will automatically stop flashing after 24 hours or can be stopped manually by pressing the test/hush button.

Maintenance

Testing:

We highly recommend testing the functionality of your smoke alarm device every month to check if it is functioning correctly and to ensure the full lifetime of the battery. Press and hold the test button until the user-friendly short alarm signal sounds. The signal stops once the button is released. If the alarm signal does not sound after pressing the test button, the smoke alarm device is not working properly and Smartwares should be consulted.

Warning: Do not use an open flame to test your smoke alarm device, as this could damage the apparatus or ignite combustible materials and start a fire.

Cleaning:

For optimal performance, the smoke alarm device must be dusted once a month and vacuumed every six months. Do not touch the inside of the smoke alarm device with the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner. Always test the functionality of the apparatus after cleaning by pressing the test button. Please register for free reminders at smartreminder.eu.

Troubleshooting

• False alarms may be caused by: welding and cutting operations, soldering and other hot work, sawing and grinding, dust due to construction work or cleaning, water vapor, cooking fumes, extreme electromagnetic effects, temperature fluctuations leading to condensation of humidity in the smoke alarm.
• Dust is the most common cause of false alarms/failing alarms. Therefore, always clean the smoke alarm as described in the 'maintenance' section if you experience any issues. If this does not solve the problem, Smartwares should be consulted.
• Smartwares can never be held liable for loss and/or damage of any nature, including incidental and/or consequential loss, arising from the fact that the signal from the smoke alarm did not sound during smoke or fire.

Technical Data

• Smoke sensor: Optical
• Battery type: 3V DC Lithium
• Battery replaceable: No
• Battery lifetime: 10 years
• Lifetime device: 10 years
• Operating temperature: -10°C to +40°C
• Operating humidity: ≤95%RH (no condensation)
• Alarm volume: >85dB (A) at 3m
• Mounting type: Ceiling
• Detection area: Max 40m²
• Hush function: Yes
• Installation in camping car: Yes

For indoor use only.

Please read the manual before use and store it carefully for future use and maintenance.

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