ll Firehawk Photoelectric type smoke alarms are approved to the most recent
and rigorous ustralian Smoke larm Standard. The unique X-Profile
Photoelectric sensing chamber is particularly sensitive to slow smouldering fires
typically originating in living rooms, bedrooms and hallways whilst being highly
resistant to nuisance alarms.
Product Features
• Radio interlinkable to other Firehawk smoke, heat or Carbon Monoxide
alarms. By connecting up to 15 alarms, they will be connected by radio link
so that when one alarm sounds all connected alarms will sound.
• Two sealed in long life batteries.
• pproved to S 3786:2014+ 1:2015+ 2:2018, Smoke alarm devices.
• Unique X-Profile detection chamber with insect screen.
• Bespoke software maximizes detection ability, false alarm rejection and
larm Silence operation.
• Power automatically switched on as a alarm is installed onto its mounting
plate and automatically switched off when alarm is removed.
• Red LED on the alarm and the green one on the side of the mounting
pattress will flash approximately every minute confirming unit is receiving
power and ready to detect and transmit fire conditions. (Quiescent Mode)
• Low Battery Warning - End of alarm life, alarm gives one beep every minute.
• Low Battery Warning Silence - Low battery warnings often start at night.
Silence the audible warning for ten hours by pressing the test button, thus
avoiding removing the alarm from its mounting plate. The alarm can then be
replaced when convenient the following day.
• Extra Large Test Button for ease of use, tests sensitivity, circuitry, battery and
alarm sounder.
• Loud 85 Decibel Piezo Electric larm - utomatically resets when hazardous
condition has passed and chamber is clear.
• larm Silence - Silence your smoke alarm by momentarily pressing the test
button. Ideal in non-emergency situations where nuisance alarms may have
been created, for example, by steam. The red light flashes every 12 seconds
to remind you that the smoke alarm has been silenced and will automatically
reset to quiescent mode in 10 minutes.
• pproved for use in Leisure ccommodation Vehicles.
P otoelectric Smoke Alarms are best for sensing smouldering fires and are
therefore best suited for rooms containing furniture, bedding and clothes such
as escape routes, lounges, bedrooms and other living rooms.
For minimum protection, install at least one smoke alarm on each level of your
home. They should be installed in hallways, corridors and all escape routes from
the building and within 3 meters of all bedroom doors. ll alarms should be
interconnected.
Recommended siting of smoke and heat alarms in:
SINGLE STOREY HOME WITH ONE SLEEPING AREA
SINGLE STOREY HOME WITH TWO SLEEPING AREAS
1. FHB1OW PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2. CHOICE AND LOCATION OF ALARMS
NOTE: Heat larms are most suitable for kitchens, boiler rooms,
workshops and garages where dust, dirt and moisture would contribute to
nuisance alarms. Heat alarms should not be used on walls or in escape
routes and should always be interlinked to smoke alarms. Do not install
heat alarms in sleeping areas; for example, bedrooms, nurseries,
playrooms or areas where the elderly and disabled may spend long
periods of time.
MULTIPLE STOREY HOME WITH MULTIPLE SLEEPING AREAS
Position of alarms
on apex ceilings:
Recommended position of alarms.
Recommended in a room, corridor or escape route.
The life of this alarm can be significantly reduced by adverse environments,
incorrect location and a failure to regularly clean and maintain it according to the
following instructions. Incorrect location and a lack of reasonable care may also
cause it to malfunction and will invalidate the warranty.
1. Do not locate near fans or extractors. These can pull smoke and heat away
from the alarms.
2. Do not install in or near high humidity areas such as showers, bathrooms or
kitchens where humidity levels exceed 85% or the room temperature
exceeds 40° or falls below 0°C. These may cause nuisance alarms and
damage the alarm.
3. Do not install alarms in the peak of an “ ’ frame. This may delay smoke and
heat reaching them due to the presence of dead air.
4. Do not install less than 300mm from walls and light fittings when mounted
on the ceiling where heat and dead air may delay smoke reaching the alarm.
5. Do not install in insect infested areas.
6. Do not install in areas subjected to heavy concentrations of cigarette
smoke that will cause nuisance alarms and the alarm to become
contaminated.
7. Do not install smoke alarms in kitchens, boiler rooms and garages where
fumes and dust may cause nuisance alarms.
8. Do not install on poorly insulated walls and ceilings where cold air boundary
layers could prevent smoke reaching the alarm.
9. Do not install near objects that could prevent smoke and heat reaching the
alarm.
10. Do not install within 1500mm of fluorescent light fitting that could trigger
nuisance alarms.
11. Do not paint the alarm.
The location of the alarms must be in accordance with applicable ustralian
and New Zealand building regulations.
NOTE: Do not store alarms in temperatures below 5°C and above 30°C; this
may cause beeping and nuisance alarms when first installed. These will clear
after a short time when the alarm has become acclimatised. Extended
periods under these conditions will reduce the life of the alarms and
invalidate the warranty.
3. AVOID THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
1. t least one smoke alarm should be installed in the escape route on all
floors of the building.
2. The detection element of smoke alarms should be between 25mm and
600mm below the ceiling, or in the case of heat alarms between 25mm
and 150mm
3. Smoke alarms should be at least 300mm from any wall or light fitting.
4. If ceiling mounting is impractical smoke alarms may be installed on walls
provided that the area is no longer or wider than 10 metres and the total
area does not exceed 50m2 and that: -
a. The detection element is between 150mm and 300mm below the
ceiling.
b. The bottom of the detection element is above openings such as
vents, doors and opening windows
c. Ensure they are not mounted close to or above heaters or air-
conditioning vents.
5. Where smoke alarms are located in a hallway, corridor or landing, the
alarm should be no further than three metres from any bedroom door to
assist audibility behind closed doors.
6. No point on the ceiling in any room, hallway or corridor should be further
than 7.5 metres from any smoke alarm.
7. To give the earliest warning of a developing fire, smoke alarms should be
installed in all the rooms of your home and interlinked (other than those
in point 2 of Choice and Location of larms above).
Pairing t e Radio System
Refer to the separate “Instructions for Pairing Radio Linked larms” packaged
with this alarm.
1. When the pairing of the complete system has been completed, test all
alarms to make sure they all link to one another. If they do not, re-pair
the alarms according to the instruction sheet packed with the alarms.
2. Now take the complete alarm to the rooms of their location and test the
system again to make sure that they still operate correctly in their new
location.
3. Now separate the alarms from their radio pattresses by depressing the
security tag shown below and twisting the alarm anticlockwise.
4. Fix them to your final chosen location by referring to sections 2, 3, and 4
above and re-assemble the alarm to the pattress as shown below.
5. You need to ensure surfaces do not contain hazardous materials e.g.
asbestos. The screw fittings supplied are suitable for use on wood, plaster
and plasterboard but on other surfaces such as concrete where adhesive
material or adhesive pads may be better. For certain applications, the
installer may need to source their own fixings.
4. FURTHER DETAIL ON ALARM LOCATION
5. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
