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  1. Several questions: Does it have any writing on it? What country is this? Why do you want to know? It may be a sounder, it may be an air freshener (seen that before) Please take a clearer in focus picture, or more
  2. Several points to note: Turning any smoke alarm off is never a good idea as if there is a fire, you would never know. However, the alarm you show is an Aico smoke alarm with integral lithium battery, so it will continue to operate for 72 hours, (so pointless switching it off) upon power restoration the battery will be recharged. Smoke alarms should not be mounted close to an edge, such as you show. This is because moving air (convection) can bring fine particles into the smoke detection chamber, causing a false alarm. Smoke alarms should be mounted at least 30cm away from all obstructions where ever possible, if not it should be mounted equidistant. Aico smoke alarms have a 5-year guarantee, but I suggest you change the position of this one first. 🙂
  3. Have you wired it right? Have you installed the EOL capacitor, have you the correct KAC MCP? Have you swapped its position with an existing MCP? I can't be more specific as you gave so little information.
  4. Make, model, age of alarm, time (Day or night) it beeped, when did you last clean it? Please.
  5. Domestic smoke alarms are just that, for use in domestic premises, not commercial. What does the fire risk assessment say?
  6. The person who initially asked, did so over a year ago and has never been back, if you have changed the device and you still have problems, I suggest you look at the devices "either side" to make sure they are not wet or corroded. You could also try looking for on line technical support from advanced.
  7. Hi, as the question was asked way back in 2022, and the OP has never been back since, could you please be more specific. What make/model are the detectors you have, how old are they, when did you last change the batteries, have you cleaned them, what is the problem you are having, how often does it happen?
  8. I can't say I have heard of fire doors in a caravan I would also say I think interlinked smoke alarms would be a bit too much, it is after all only a caravan. Sorry to point out the obvious but the original poster, said in the first line, they are asking about a caravan I guess that bit got missed
  9. I would suggest for the definitive answer, you get back in touch with the company/person that made the report and ask them.
  10. green-foam

    Deta 1163

    The green light indicates there is mains present. The red LED should flash once every 30-40 seconds to indicate all is well. The red LED will flash once every 8-10 seconds if the alarm has been silenced The red LED will flash once a second (and the sounder will be operating) if the unit is in alarm condition. What happens if you press the test button?
  11. As I have said before. Hi charge usually means the battery is being over charged. What do the instructions say?
  12. You only need to establish "Do the emergency lights come on in a power failure" (Which as you said is done by operating the EL test switch) you do not need to turn "normal" lights off plunging the place into potential darkness unnecessarily.
  13. Make and model of smoke alarm please, and what do you mean by "She’s racing out there right now"
  14. Your question is a legal one, this is a fire safety forum and as such does not offer legal advice.
  15. Hi Sharon, Louisa asked the question way back in 2016 (It is now 2023) she has never been back since, so will never reply to you, I can only suggest you do as Tom suggested.
  16. The threaded part of a CO2 fire extinguisher (as shown) is not replaceable. (It is under extremely high pressure around 55 bar) Safelincs can supply you with another CO2 extinguisher for around £30 Click Here
  17. There are generally two types of emergency light. Maintained is an EM light that is illuminated at all times, and if there is a power failure it will stay illuminated as it has a battery back up that will last for a minimum of 3 hours. Non maintained are EM lights that only illuminate in the event of a power failure, and will last for a minimum of 3 hours I wonder are you thinking of self testing EM lights? Self testing EM lights "do as it says on the tin" they carry out all the required tests without help, they only have timer software, so that means they will carry out all required tests over 12 months but you can not determine when as they have no calender software. Self testing EM lights also have multiple coloured LEDs and a "beeper" and problems or potential problems are indicated by the sequence / colour of the LED's and beeper. The colours/flashes vary according to each manufacturer. In general, after installation and power up the software starts, 24 hours later the light will carry out a 3 hour duration test, after that it will change to a 30 second test (To establish if the light will illuminate on battery power) once a month, it will start the whole sequence from the beginning 12 months later, as said previously, if any problem is detected then a LED / beeper / sequence will initiate. As the lights are independent it would be wise to simply look at the indicator LED on each light once a month.
  18. I can't help but think that the person who asked the question has long gone since they asked in 2014, and the next person asked in 2020, then again in 2021. My point being this topic has been inactive for years, so pointless posting.
  19. If you pressed the test button and nothing happened it means the unit is not working as it should, and as it has no user serviceable parts the whole thing should be changed A.S.A.P. either that or you did not press the button correctly.
  20. Most fire alarm panels can have a delay on all sounders operating, to avoid evacuating when there is a false alarm from a smoke detector, obviously someone must check where the alarm was activated. (Call points and heat detectors are usually not delayed) In general, guests do not stay long in hotels, what are the chances of two false alarms?
  21. Check the age of the alarm, it only has a life expectancy of 10 years, you could try cleaning it with a vacuum cleaner, also take the battery out, disconnect it from the mains and press and hold the test button for at least 20 seconds (it may make some odd noises) Then put it all back. If the above does not solve your problem (and it is less than 10 years old) as there are no user serviceable parts, you have no option other than to change it. I would also suggest that you may want to change brands, but if you do this you will have to change ALL your smoke and or CO alarms, as you can not mix and match brands. If so, I would suggest you Click here
  22. I guess it my advice was not heeded as intended, it is still CO NOT CO2. And yes much to most folks surprise nest alarms will stop working on the 10th birthday, that is the 10th year since they were manufactured, NOT the 10th year after installation, but yes they will have a yellow light and announce that the unit should be changed.
  23. Possibly. I would have asked more questions, but as you asked last week, and the probability of you replying is almost zero, it seems pointless. (It's just the way this forum works.)
  24. green-foam

    Miss

    You would need to have a dedicated "fire escape window" not what you have. Also fire escape windows are not installed above 4.5m from ground level. There must be a protected stairwell instead. Emergency fire escape ladders (The ones that you store away) are not made for such heights, which is why you can not find one. Also in the UK fire escape ladders are not recommended as very young and very old people can not use them. I would however make sure you have working smoke alarms in your flat and also an easy to reach working torch.
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