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User Manual
10 YEAR LIFE
SMOKE ALARM
ST-622
WITH LOW BATTERY
WARNING SILENCE
TEST YOUR ALARM WEEKLY
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Technical Support: 0330 094 5830 / EIRE dial 1-800 523171
Email: technicalsupport@reangeltech.com
Web: www.reangeltech.com
FireAngel Safety Technology Limited
Vanguard Centre, Coventry CV4 7EZ UK
GN5561R1
ST-622
2797-CPR-676744
EN 14604:2005+AC:2008
Smoke alarm devices
FSTDOP19001
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BS EN 14604:2005
KM676743
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INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . .4
AUTOMATIC POWER ENGAGE . 4
SENSOR TECHNOLOGY . . . . . 4
POSITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR
SMOKE ALARM . . . . . . . . . . 6
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . .8
ALARM TEST . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CONTENTS
NOTE: This user manual is also available in large
text and other formats. Please call 0330 094 5830
for further information.
ALARM SMART SILENCE™ . . . 9
LOW BATTERY WARNING
SILENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . 11
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . 12
DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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IMPORTANT: Your alarm will not
work until it is correctly fitted to the
base plate.
THERMOPTEK
TECHNOLOGY
Thermoptek alarms are “toast-proof”
meaning they can be positioned in area
close to kitchens that may be affected by
cooking fumes. Heat alarms should be
used in kitchens where required.
This combines an optical sensing chamber
with thermal enhancement. The alarm is
effective at detecting slow burning fires,
and constant monitoring of temperature
changes enables the sensitivity of the
alarm to be instantly increased thereby
quickening the typical response time to
fast flaming fires significantly.
POSITIONING
WARNING: Your smoke alarm can be
installed into a new build property as
additional protection to an existing smoke
detection system only. It cannot be used
as a substitute for a hard wired system as
required in new build properties. In this
type of property the building regulations
require alarms to be interlinked. You can
obtain further information from your local
fire service or building control department
at your local council offices. These sources
generally provide advice on new builds or
projects that require planning permission.
INTRODUCTION
The ST-622 multi-criteria high performance
detector is the ultimate alternative to
traditional alarms. Groundbreaking
Thermoptek technology combines the
very latest in optical sensing with thermal
enhancement, providing faster response
to both fire types eliminating the need for
ionisation sources which can be harmful to
the environment. In addition, this smoke
alarm allows the low battery warning
chirp to be silenced until it is convenient
to replace the alarm (recommended within
no more than 7 days).
IMPORTANT: This user manual contains
important information regarding the
operation of your smoke alarm. Ensure
you read this user manual fully before
installing and operating the alarm. If you
are installing this smoke alarm for use by
others, you must leave this manual with
the end user.
AUTOMATIC
POWER ENGAGE
Your 10 year life smoke alarm is powered
by an internal lithium battery. To avoid
unnecessary use of the battery prior to
installation, and to ease disposal when
the alarm reaches the end of its life, the
alarm is supplied with the battery in a
deactivated state. The battery on this alarm
is automatically enabled when the alarm is
fully locked on to the base plate.
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Your smoke alarm typically meets the
minimum requirements for family living
units in existing buildings, as long as at
least one unit is installed on each floor/
level of your property.
In order to achieve the earliest fire warning,
we recommend that a smoke alarm is
fitted in all rooms where the temperature
is normally between 4°C (40°F) and 38°C
(100°F). Check the section on ‘Positioning’
to ensure that the smoke alarm is to be
correctly positioned for the particular
dwelling into which it is intended to be
installed.
WARNING: The alarm positions shown
are based on typical homes. Construction
and layout of individual dwellings will
vary, so this should be regarded only as a
guide. Check with your local fire station for
further guidance.
Multi-family or mixed occupant
residence (Tenancy building, student
accommodation)
Your smoke alarm can also be used in
individual flats and bedsits, providing the
same conditions are met as for a single-
family residence. However, there must
already be a primary fire detection system
that meets regulatory requirements
for common areas such as lobbies and
hallways.
Smoke alarms should be sited at least
300mm from light fittings and walls.
Ideally as central as possible in the room.
If positioning your smoke alarm on the
wall, the top of the detection element must
be between 150mm and 300mm below the
ceiling, and at least 300mm from a wall.
Smoke alarms should be positioned at no
more than 600mm vertically below the
highest point in the room.
300mm
150mm
150mm
600mm
300mm
LOUNGE
CELLAR
BEDROOMBEDROOM HALL
DINING ROOM
MINIMUM RECOMMENDATIONS
EXISTING HOMES
NOTE: Kitchens should be covered by a self
contained heat detector.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
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Institutions and Hotels
This includes motels, hospitals, day care
facilities, long-term health care facilities,
boarding houses and dormitories. Your
smoke alarm can be used in individual
sleeping/resident rooms, providing
the same conditions are met as for
a single-family residence. However,
there must already be a primary fire
detection system that meets regulatory
requirements for common areas such as
lobbies and hallways. Use of this smoke
alarm in common areas may not provide
sufficient fire warning to residents or meet
regulatory requirements. This smoke alarm
is designed to operate as a standalone
smoke alarm.
WARNING: This smoke alarm will not
communicate with other smoke alarms or
fire alarm systems. It is not intended as a
substitute for a complete alarm system.
Mobile Homes and Caravans
This smoke alarm is suitable for use in
mobile homes and caravans.
Commercial and Industrial Premises
This smoke alarm is not intended for any
non-residential, commercial or industrial
application, nor for any other purpose than
described above.
For further installation guidance consult
British Standard BS 5839-6.
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR
SMOKE ALARM
IMPORTANT: Make sure you have read
and understood this manual before
installing your smoke alarm.
1 Preparation
The base plate should be attached to the
ceiling or wall.
Break out the tabs from the base plate.
Use the fixing slots on the base plate as
a guide when marking the position of the
drill holes. With an appropriately sized
drill, drill the holes and insert the plastic
fixing anchors supplied (if needed).
Base plate tabs
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2 Install Base Plate
Fit the base plate to the ceiling or wall
using the screws provided.
3 Fit Your FireAngel Smoke Alarm
The alarm has a mechanism on the back
that activates the alarm when it is correctly
connected to the base plate. There are
three lugs (hooks) on the back of the alarm
that slide in to three slots on the base plate.
Alarm Base Plate
Lugs (hooks)
When used with the base plate, the alarm
can be attached in any orientation, simply
line up the lugs (hooks) with the holes at
the end of the slots then twist the alarm
clockwise until the alarm stops, make sure
the alarm is twisted on fully.
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Low Battery Warning Silence
This feature can temporarily silence the
low battery chirp for 8 hours which is
particularly useful if the warning begins
during the night. This feature may be
repeated up to 10 times, but is not a
substitute for replacing the smoke alarm.
ALARM TEST
The alarm must be properly attached to
the base plate before it can be tested.
a Press the test button in the centre and
release.
Once the smoke alarm has been fitted
onto the base plate correctly, the internal
battery will activate. The red LED on the
front of the alarm should now flash once
every 40 seconds to show that it is active.
4 Test Your Smoke Alarm
After fitting the alarm to the base plate,
wait for 5 seconds for the alarm to settle
then test the alarm. See ‘Alarm Test’.
OPERATION
Normal Condition
The red LED on the front should flash
every 40 seconds to show that the alarm
is active.
Low Battery Condition
IMPORTANT: Your smoke alarm requires
the battery to have sufficient capacity of
power to operate correctly.
Should your smoke alarm enter a low
battery condition, the unit will emit an
audible ‘chirp’ once every 40 seconds.
When this occurs, we recommend you
replace the alarm immediately. Your
smoke alarm will continue to warn of this
low battery condition for at least 7 days,
however, failure to change the alarm after
this time would mean your smoke alarm
may have insufficient power to alert you
in a real fire situation. When the alarm is
removed from the base plate the battery
will automatically deactivate and the low
power warning chirp should stop, allowing
you to dispose of the alarm.
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b The unit will give an audible alarm
consisting of 2 cycles of 3 loud beeps,
then stop automatically.
c The red LED on your alarm will flash
rapidly during the audible signal.
NOTE: The test button accurately tests
the alarm’s smoke sensing circuit, there is
no need to test your alarm with smoke. If
your smoke alarm fails to give an audible
test signal, please refer immediately to the
trouble shooting guide at the end of this
manual.
WARNING: You should test your smoke
alarm every week.
ALARM SMART
SILENCE™
DANGER: If your smoke alarm emits the
full alarm signal and you are not testing
the unit, the smoke alarm is warning
you of a potentially dangerous situation
that requires your immediate attention.
Only use the alarm silence function after
making sure that there is no ongoing fire
emergency situation. Do not block the
vents on the alarm or disable the smoke
alarm in any way, as this will remove your
protection. Smoke alarms can sometimes
react to cooking fumes or other non
emergency situations. Your smoke alarm
features “Smart Silence” technology. In
the event of a known false alarm your
smoke alarm can be temporarily silenced
by pressing the central test button. Your
alarm will automatically return to full
sensitivity within 10 minutes.
NOTE: If the level of smoke reaching the
alarm is very high the alarm silence will be
overridden and the alarm will continue to
sound.
a Press and release the silence button, the
alarm sound will shortly stop.
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b Your alarm will silence and enter into
a reduced sensitivity reset cycle for
approximately 10 minutes.
c During the reduced sensitivity reset
cycle, the red LED on your alarm will
continue to flash more rapidly than
normal, approximately once every
second.
d Your alarm will automatically return
to full sensitivity on completion of the
reset cycle and the red LED will revert to
flashing once every 40 seconds.
DANGER: Never ignore any alarm.
Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or
death. If your smoke alarm activates and
alarms and you are not absolutely certain
of the source of the smoke, get everyone
out of the house immediately.
LOW BATTERY
WARNING SILENCE
Low battery warnings often start at night
or when it maybe inconvenient to replace
your alarm. You can silence the audible
chirp for a period of 8 hours by pressing
the test button. Your smoke alarm will
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still detect smoke during this time of low
battery warning silence. However it is
recommended that you replace your alarm
immediately, and certainly within 7 days,
as your alarm may then have insufficient
power to warn you of a real fire situation
after this time.
WARNING: Your smoke alarm cannot be
silenced if the chirp is indicating a fault. In
this instance, the unit should be replaced
immediately to ensure protection in the
event of a fire.
MAINTENANCE
Your smoke alarm has been designed to be
as maintenance-free as possible, however
there are several things you must do to
keep it working properly.
CAUTION: Your smoke alarm is a sealed
electrical device and no attempt should be
made to open the case. Attempting to open
the case will invalidate your Warranty.
Testing
Test your smoke alarm once every week
see ‘Alarm Test’. Any test failures should be
reported to the Technical Support Team.
Cleaning
As a minimum your smoke alarm should
be cleaned once every 3 months using
your vacuum cleaner fitted with the soft
brush attachment.
WARNING: Your smoke alarm may false
alarm when it is being cleaned using a
vacuum cleaner.
IMPORTANT: Do not use solvents or
cleaners on your smoke alarm, as they
may cause damage to the sensor or
circuitry. The unit can be wiped with a
slightly damp cloth.
CAUTION: Do not paint the smoke alarm
as this may block the openings and prevent
smoke from entering the sensor.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Solution
Your smoke alarm
does not sound
during testing
• Make sure alarm has been rotated clockwise as far as it can go and
is securely located on base plate (this means the battery has been
activated). If testing immediately after first activating the alarm you
should allow a few seconds for the alarm to settle before testing.
• Make sure you push the centre of the test button firmly.
• If the unit has been silenced and is in low sensitivity mode it may not
test. Wait 15 minutes then try again.
• If the alarm has been recently fitted and it still fails to self test then
contact technical support.
Your smoke
alarm chirps
intermittently
• Check the location of your smoke alarm.
• Check that your smoke alarm is definitely the source of chirping;
make sure the noise isn’t coming from another alarm (smoke/carbon
monoxide/burglar/gas alarm) by process of elimination.
Your smoke alarm
activates when no
smoke is visible
• Check the location of your smoke alarm (see ‘Positioning’).
• Clean the smoke alarm (see ‘Maintenance’).
The low battery
warning silence
chirp does not
silence when
the test button is
pressed
• You can only silence the low battery warning chirp for a maximum
of 10 times. Replace your smoke alarm immediately to ensure
protection in case of fire.
• If the red LED flashes at a separate time from the chirp, a fault is
indicated.
• If within warranty contact Technical Support. Otherwise replace
immediately.
You experience
frequent
unwanted
alarms
• Check the location of your smoke alarm (see ‘Positioning’).
• Clean the smoke alarm (see ‘Maintenance’).
• If the frequent unwanted alarms continue contact technical
support for advice.
If you have any questions, please contact the Technical Support Team between
9am - 5pm Monday – Friday. Telephone: 0330 094 5830 or e-mail:
technicalsupport@reangeltech.com. You can also visit the support section of our
website www.reangeltech.com
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DISPOSAL
Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with your other household
waste. The alarm is ideally suited for
disposal within the waste electronic and
electrical equipment (WEEE) recycling
scheme.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your local authority, retailer or contact
our technical support team for recycling/
disposal advice as regional variations
apply.
Once the alarm is removed from the base
plate the internal battery (battery) will
be deactivated and the alarm will stop
emitting the low power warning chirp. The
unit is now ready for disposal.
WARNING: Do not attempt to open.
WARNING: Do not burn.
WARRANTY
FireAngel Safety Technology Limited
warrants to the original purchaser that
its enclosed smoke alarm be free from
defects in materials and workmanship
under normal residential use and service
for a period of 5 (five) years from the
date of purchase. Provided product is
sent back to FireAngel Safety Technology
Limited with proof and date of purchase,
FireAngel Safety Technology Limited
hereby warrants that during the 5 (five)
year period commencing from the date
of purchase FireAngel Safety Technology
Limited, at its discretion, agrees to replace
the unit free of charge. The warranty on
any replacement ST-622 alarm, will last for
the remainder of the period of the original
warranty in respect of the alarm originally
purchased – that is from the date of original
purchase and not from the date of receipt
of the replacement product. FireAngel
Safety Technology Limited reserves the
right to offer an alternative product similar
to that being replaced if the original
model is no longer available or in stock.
This warranty applies to the original retail
purchaser from the date of original retail
purchase and is not transferable. Proof of
purchase is required.
This warranty does not cover damage
resulting from accident, misuse,
disassembly, abuse or lack of reasonable
care of the product, or applications not in
accordance with the user manual. It does
not cover events and conditions outside
of FireAngel Safety Technology Limited’s
control, such as Acts of God (fire, severe
weather etc.). It does not apply to retail
stores, service centres or any distributors
or agents. FireAngel Safety Technology
Limited will not recognise any changes to
this warranty by third parties.
FireAngel Safety Technology Limited
shall not be liable for any incidental
or consequential damages caused by
the breach of any expressed or implied
warranty. Except to the extent prohibited
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by applicable law, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose is limited in duration for 5 (five)
years.
This warranty does not affect your statutory
rights. Except for death or personal injury,
FireAngel Safety Technology Limited shall
not be liable for any loss of use, damage,
cost or expense relating to this product
or for any indirect, or consequential loss,
damages or costs incurred by you or any
other user of this product.
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