Post on 06-May-2022
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS GUIDEBOOK
WHY FIT SONA BY FIREANGEL?SONA by FireAngel alarms have been designed with the contractor in mind. Here are some of the key features that make it a great choice for electrical contractors and installers.
Used by the Fire & Rescue ServiceTechnology tried, tested and trusted by over 90% of the UK Fire and Rescue Services
Easy InstallationLow profile, easy-install base with multi fix screw points that reduce installation time at site
Multi-Sensor Recognised in BS 5839:6 as an enhancement fire safety technology as it provides a faster reaction to all fire types so there is no need to fit both optical and ionisation alarms
Competitively Priced Latest Multi-Sensor technology made affordable
Looks GreatSlimmest alarm range on the market for new builds or re-wires. No additional unsightly wireless bases are required
Ease of Installation
The SONA by FireAngel Grade D mains powered range of alarms include a low profile, easy install base with multi fix screw points that reduce installation time at site. Wi-Safe 2 also removes the need for time-consuming chasing and trunking, with the option to wirelessly interlink up to 50 alarms in a single network.
When installing SONA by FireAngel you can be sure that there will be:
• A wide variety and plentiful supply of products
• Accessible range of resources online (e.g. installation videos, wiring in diagrams)
• Simple two button process to RF interlink alarms
• Great technical support team who are always ready to help
1. DESIGNED WITH THE CONTRACTOR IN MIND
All SONA by FireAngel stock is held locally in the UK for immediate distribution, comes with a wide range of supporting information and can also help reduce costs. Not only will it reduce the installation time, but it is also the only smoke and heat alarm range designed to consume significantly less energy. As a result, these alarms will reduce your energy consumption costs and hence lower your carbon footprint. Calculate how much energy you could save using the SONA energy calculator:
https://www.fireangel.co.uk/professionals/specifiers
2. AVAILABILITY & VALUE FOR MONEY
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SONA by FireAngel alarms incorporate unique market-leading sensing technology. Our Thermoptek Multi-Sensor smoke alarm is used by over 90% of the UK’s Fire and Rescue Services. It combines the very latest in optical sensing with Thermal enhancement technology, providing a fast reaction to both fast flaming and slow smouldering fires in a single alarm, meaning you no longer need to fit both optical and ionisation alarms.
Our heat alarms utilise Thermistek enhanced heat sensing technology for a faster response. The unique radiant heat dish reflects directional heat from a fire onto the thermistor allowing a faster reaction to fire than conventional heat alarms and the predictive system constantly monitors for temperature rise and primes the alarm to respond sooner if it’s predicted to be rising at a dangerous rate.
Multi-Sensor Technology Sealed for life battery back-up
Thermistek Technology
Every mains-powered alarm in the range has a 10-year sealed-for-life battery meaning that, in the event of a power cut, the alarms will still function. This can also be useful for void properties without a power supply, or building sites with intermittent power.
EU manufactured SONA by FireAngel alarms are:
• BSI Kitemarked • Smoke alarms certified to BS EN
14604:2005 • Heat alarms certified to BS 5446-2: 2003• Strobe and vibrating pad certified to BS
5446-3 (Smoke alarm kits for deaf and hard of hearing people)
• Multi-sensor technology is recommended by BS:5839-6:2013
3. A HIGH QUALITY, RELIABLE PRODUCT RANGE
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Wireless communication between FireAngel products with Wi-Safe 2 technology not only simplifies installation but also provides mixed system capability, allowing for the interlinking of battery and mains alarms.
Just one mains powered Wi-Safe 2 enabled alarm is required to adapt an established hardwired interconnected system to communicate to other wireless Wi-Safe 2 products. It also allows you to connect separate hardwired interconnected networks into one single network by adding just one Wi-Safe 2 enabled alarm to each section.
As well as this intelligent RF communication SONA by FireAngel has a range of clever functionalities:
4. INTELLIGENT FUNCTIONALITIES
NOISE IDENTIFICATION - When interlinked, each unit will sound a different sound pattern depending on the triggering alarm, whether a smoke/heat or carbon monoxide incident. This allows occupants to quickly react accordingly
LOCATE FUNCTIONALITY - When all alarms are activated, pressing the Test/Silence button of one alarm will silence all but the initiating alarm
SMART SILENCE - This allows the alarm to be silenced for up to 10 minutes in the event of a known false alarm. During this time if additional smoke is detected the alarm will sound
MEMORY FUNCTION - If one of the alarm indicators is flashing every 10 seconds a smoke, heat or carbon monoxide alarm has been activated
SLEEP EASY - Ability to silence a low battery chirp for 8 hours
ALARM CONTROL UNIT - An accessory that provides a remote interface for the network. Testing/Smart Silence/Locate functionalities can occur from this handheld device, making it easier to test all interlinked alarms from one centralised location
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KEY CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE YOU START
FIRE STATISTICS
According to the Fire and Rescue Incident Statistics (England) - the FRS attended 161,770 fires between April 2016 to March 2017, and over 60% of these started in the kitchen. What’s more, 27% (8,100) of all dwelling fires attended did not have an alarm installed.
THE TENANT AT HAND
The level of fire safety is influenced by relevant legislation and risk of fire in the premises, but it is also very dependent on the occupant. Electrical contractors can have a key role in educating residents - both about the products they are installing, and about others that may be suitable for them e.g. for elderly tenants with hearing loss - the strobe and vibrating pad, or for those living with dementia - a stove guard. (See Assisted Living Products section).
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO)
CO poisoning accounts for approximately 50 deaths a year in the UK, and up to 4,000 medical visits. Yet there remains a worrying lack of knowledge about this toxic gas, which is invisible to the human senses and can be produced from fuel-burning appliances in the home, e.g. oil/gas boilers, gas fires, solid fuel cookers, and wood/gas fireplaces.
Fuel burning appliances need to be regularly checked by a registered engineer, but the only proven method of protecting occupants is to install a carbon monoxide alarm.
For more information about carbon monoxide, please see Project SHOUT - a national campaign raising CO awareness - or download the FireAngel ‘Carbon Monoxide Poisoning’ eBook supported by Project Shout.
WHAT STANDARDS SHOULD I FIT TO?
WHAT STANDARDS SHOULD I FIT TO?
Electrical contractors have a responsibility to comply with standards and regulations. Fundamentally, the design, installation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems needs to be safe and operational for those who live (or work in) the premises.
Below is an overview of the standards applicable to different types of housing, with recommendations on standards to fit to for best practice.
BS 5839-6:2013
The main standard for domestic fire alarm systems and covers all domestic property types. Part 6 covers system Grades and Categories.
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Alarms in all circulation spaces that form part of escape routes and all areas where a fire might start, but not bathrooms, shower rooms or toilets.
Recommended for best practice: In all circulation spaces that form part of escape routes and rooms or areas that present a high fire risk.
Alarms in all circulation spaces that form part of escape routes.
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A fire detection and fire alarm system which incorporates control and indicating equipment installed to BS5839: Part 1
A fire detection and fire alarm system comprising of fire detectors other than smoke alarms and heat alarms, fire alarm sounders and control and indicating equipment
A system of fire detection and alarm sounders (which may be combined in the form of smoke alarms) connected to a common mains power supply with back-up and indicating equipment
Mains powered alarms with an integral stand-by power supply (battery back-up)
Mains powered alarms with no stand-by power supply
Battery powered alarms
BUILDING REGULATIONSALARM POSITIONING INENGLAND AND WALES
The Building Regulations specify the minimum you need to fit in new build and materially altered properties (e.g. extensions, loft conversions). They cover protection for fire and carbon monoxide (CO), but vary throughout the UK.
Building Regulation Document B: This states that all new builds/altered dwellings and loftconversions should be provided with an alarm system to at least Grade D, Category LD3.
All alarms should be interlinked (either usinghard wiring or wireless interlink) to ensureaudibility throughout the property. Mains powered alarms should be installed with an integral back-up power supply. There should be at least one smoke alarm on every storey.
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LD3 - Minimum Protection
Escape routes, e.g:
- Hallways- Landings
• A heat alarm must be fitted in the kitchen when the kitchen is not separated from the circulation space (e.g. hall and landing) by a door
• It is recommended to install optical or multi-sensor alarms in circulation areas.
Whilst Document B recommends a minimum category recommended LD3, a Fire Risk Assessment may demand LD2 or higher.
For best practice, it is recommended to comply with BS 5839-6:2013, which recommends installing a category LD2 (which aligns with Scotland’s Building Regulations). It states that “a Category LD3 system cannot be expected, with any degree of reliability, to protect people who might be involved with the fire at ignition or in its early stages.”
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BUILDING REGULATIONSALARM POSITIONING INSCOTLAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
All new builds/altered dwellings and conversions should be provided with an alarm system to at least Grade D, Category LD2.
All alarms should be interlinked (either using hard wiring or wireless interlink) to ensure audibility throughout the property.
Scotland | Fire Technical Handbook
Northern Ireland | Technical Booklet E
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LD2 - Medium Protection
Escape routes and high risk areas, e.g:
- Hallways- Landings- Living Room- Kitchen
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LD1 - High ProtectionAll areas where a fire could start, e.g:
- Hallways- Landings- Living Room- Kitchen- Bedrooms
Having a Category LD1 within a dwelling provides the highest protection from fire. It is highly recommended to install this category when there are vulnerable people in the premises, and interlink alarms to ensure audibility (particularly when there are more than 2 floors).
Across all Categories, alarms should not be installed in toilets, bathrooms or shower rooms.
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BS EN 50292:2013 - this offers recommendations on the installation and maintenance of carbon monoxide alarms.
CO legislation stipulates different requirements in different areas of the UK, and for different types of property, but best practice is to install CO alarms in every room containing a fuel-burning appliance, the room where you spend most of your time such as the living room and in each bedroom. CO alarms should also be installed in any room through which a flue passes, even if the flue is fully enclosed or concealed.
Here is a brief overview of the Carbon Monoxide Building Regulations in the UK:
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COMBUSTION APPLIANCE IS GAS, OIL, COAL AND WOOD
(except for a cooker)
SOLID FUEL IS COAL OR WOOD
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CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
TYPES OF SMOKE ALARMS
TYPES OF SMOKE ALARMS
Multi-Sensor Smoke AlarmsFireAngel smoke alarms use Thermoptek Multi-Sensor technology, which provides the ultimate protection at an affordable price. Thermoptek technology combines optical and heat detection technologies to increase the sensitivity of the alarm for a faster response.
This enables SONA by FireAngel alarms to monitor two different by-products of fire simultaneously, and hence respond to all types of fire - a vast improvement over traditional single sensor alarms. These products are also less prone to false alarms associated with the ionisation and the optical type alarms.
Large sensing chamber increases stability and alarm accuracy.
Two sensors provide heat readings, to enable early warning of fire.
Precision optical sensor reduces false alarms.
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Ionisation Alarms
Ionisation type smoke alarms are more effective at detecting small particles of smoke produced by fast, flaming fires which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread fire quickly, e.g. ignited paper or curtains. Ionisation alarms should not be placed near kitchens/hallways as they are more liable to false alarm due to cooking fumes.
* In 2018 FireAngel is moving away from ionisation alarms due to storage and disposal issues and risk of false alarms. Please see the FireAngel blog for more information
Optical Alarms
Optical alarms are effective at detecting larger particles of smoke from slow burning, ‘smouldering’ fires, e.g. cigarettes on furniture or bedding. These can be placed near kitchens and in circulation spaces, but not too close to poorly ventilated bathrooms as they are liable to false alarm when exposed to steam.
Toast Proof Optical Smoke Alarm
10 Year Ionisation Smoke Alarm
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Thermistek heat alarm technology
FireAngel alarms alarms use Thermistek heat sensing technology. This technology
incorporates aunique radiant heat for a faster response and a predicative system
which constantlymonitors for temperature changes using apredictive algorithm. If the
temperature is predicted to be rising at a dangerous level the alarm is primed for activation providing a quicker reaction
to fires.
Heat Alarms
Detect the increase in temperature from a fire and are insensitive to smoke. They can therefore be installed in kitchens, lofts and garages as they are less prone to false alarm from cooking fumes and dust.
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High performance Class A1 thermistor.
Unique radiant heat dish reflects heat from a fire onto the thermistor, reducing the time to alarm and alerting you to the danger earlier.
Predictive algorithm determines the rate of temperature rise faster, overcoming the temperature lag between the ceilings and the thermistor.
SITING OF ALARMS
Alarm PositioningSpecification generator - For guidance on installing smoke and heat alarms, follow British Standard – BS5839-6:2013
Smoke alarms - It is recommend to install a smoke alarm in all rooms where the temperature is between 4°C (40°F) and 38°C (100°F) - but not kitchens, garages and lofts. As multi-sensor alarms can detect both fast flaming and slow smouldering fires, this removes the necessity to fit both optical and ionisation alarms
Heat alarms - These are insensitive to smoke, so can be installed in areas where dust and fumes may trigger frequent nuisance alarms in conventional smoke alarms - attics, garages and kitchens.
Carbon Monoxide alarms - British Standard BS EN 50292:2013 states that a CO alarm should be fitted in any room:• That contains any fuel-burning appliance (such as
an open fire, gas cooker or boiler)• Where people spend the most time (such as a living
room)• Where people sleep• That has a flue running through it
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Landing | Hallway | Bedroom | Living Room
As recommended in BS:5389-6
Heat Alarms
Kitchen | Garage | Loft Space
As recommended in BS:5389-6
CO Alarms
Kitchen | Living Room | Bedroom | Boiler Room
As recommended inBS EN 50292:2013
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• Site at least 300mm from any light fittings
• Site as centrally as possible
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Smoke Alarms For Flat Ceilings With Beams
• Site at least twice the depth of the beam away e.g. 150mm beam depth: site the alarm at least 300mm away from the beam
• If depth of beam is greater than 10% of the ceiling height, the beam should be treated as a wall (alarms need to be on either side of the beam)
• The top of the detection element is between 150mm and 300mm below the ceiling
• Site at least 300mm from a perpendicular wall
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• Site at least 300mm from any light fittings
• Site as centrally as possible
Smoke Alarms For Wall Mounted
• Site at least 300mm from walls
• Site at least 300mm from any light fittings
• Site as centrally as possible
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• Site at least twice the depth of the beam away e.g. 150mm beam depth: site the alarm at least 300mm away from the beam
• It is important that heat alarms are installed in the centre of the room with attention that they are not located too close to stoves and cookers
• If depth of beam is greater than 10% of the ceiling height, the beam should be treated as a wall (alarms need to be on either side of the beam)
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• Site at least 300mm from walls• Site at least 300mm from any light fittings
• Site between 1 to 3 metres from the fuel-burning appliance• If the room has a partition, site the alarm on the side of the
appliance
• Site close to the ceiling but at least 150mm down
• Site at least 300mm from a perpendicular wall
• Site between 1 to 3 metres from the fuel-burning appliance
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• Site at breathing height of occupants (bed height)
• Site at the breathing height of occupants (seated height)
HARDWIRE INSTALLATION
WHERE TO INSTALLMains Powered Alarms (Hardwire Installation)Checklist before you begin:
Are you a qualified electrician? Hardwired alarms can only be fitted by qualified installers in accordance with BS7671. (We advise you to follow the harmonised cable colour coding as specified in BS7671)
Is the circuit used to power the alarm 24 hour voltage circuit that CANNOT be turned off by a switch?
Where is the electricity supply taken from?As stated by BS 5839: Part 6, this should be from either:
(a) an independent circuit at the dwelling’s main circuit board, in which case NO OTHER electrical equipment should be connected to this circuit (other than a dedicated monitoring device installed to indicate failure of the mains electricity supply to the alarms)
(b) a separately electrically protected, regularly used local lighting circuit.
Important to note:
SONA by FireAngel alarms have base plates specifically designed to be permanently mounted, using its own built-in terminal block to connect it to the mains. The base plate can be screwed directly to the ceiling.
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Mains Supply SONA by FireAngel Products:
MAINS MULTI SENSOR THERMOPTEK SMOKE ALARM - available with or
MAINS THERMISTEKHEAT ALARM - available with or without Wi-Safe 2
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Precision optical sensors ensures
Wi-Safe 2 intelligent wireless RF communication with up to 50 Wi-Safe 2 products
Large sensing chamber increases stability and alarm accuracy
Sealed for life lithium battery back-up
Secondary buzzer
Large concave button for test, Smart Silence and locate
Two heat sensors provide readings, to enable early warning
Low energy usage typically less than 10% of the average AC smoke alarm
Ultra slim base plate
Intelligent wireless RF communication with up to 50 Wi-Safe 2 RF compatible
Secondary buzzer High performance Sealed for life lithium
Central button combined with durable sensor
Radiant heat dish, increasing the alarms reaction time
Predictive algorithm determines the rate of rise to decrease
Low energy usage typically less than 10% of the average AC alarm
Ultra slim base plate
Procedure
Video tutorials for hardwire installation:
SONA by FireAngel Installation Video: Heat & Smoke Alarms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVHHda7GCzg
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Instructions
• Ensure a permanent connection to the fixed wiring of the building is made in a suitable junction box.
• Remove the terminal block cover.• If trunking is required, snap the breakout
tab away from the base plate prior to connection.
• The wiring must be connected to the terminal block as follows:
• Live (L) - Connect to the Live in the house wiring.
• Neutral (N) - Connect to the Neutral in the house wiring.
• Interconnect (I) - If desired, join the Interconnect wire between the alarms.
• Use the Earth terminal to safely terminate any copper Earth or green / yellow cable.
WARNING: Mixing the Live and Neutral connections when interconnecting alarms will damage all the alarms. DO NOT use the Earth wire for the interconnect connection.
SONA by FireAngel Hardwire Installation (Part One)
Neutral (N)
Interconnect (I)
Live (L)
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Trunking break-out tab
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• Either feed the wire through the hole in the base plate or through the YT2 trunking side entrance.
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• Line up the alarm with the base plate and gently apply pressure until the alarm clicks into place.
• Switch on the mains electricity supply.
• On the front of the alarm, check that the green LED is on and that the red LED is flashing once approximately every 45 seconds.
It is recommended to provide the housing occupant with a copy of the product manual with the alarm installed.
If building work is going on the dust cover should stay in place. If you are not returning to the property, make sure the occupier knows how to remove the dust cover. If the dust cover is not removed correctly the alarms will not be able to function accurately. As soon as building work is complete, the dust cover should be removed.
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SONA by FireAngel Wi-Safe 2 Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Our WCOB-SN-1, Wi-Safe 2 carbon monoxide alarm is a 10 year battery powered, sealed-for-life, wireless interlink CO alarm providing complete protection from CO poisoning in the home. The WCOB-SN-1 sends a wireless signal to all other Wi-Safe 2 products when it detects CO.
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1. Unclip the base plate from the back of the alarm, break out the tabs from the base plate. Use fixing slots on the base plate as a guide when marking the position of the drill holes. With an appropriatley sized drill, drill the holes and insert the plastic fixing anchors supplied (if needed).
2. Install the base - Fit the base plate to the ceiling or wall using the screws provided.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m38oNG7SuZM
INTERLINKING ALARMS
INTERLINKING ALARMS
Interlinked alarms give tenants the earliest warning of fire throughout the property and the best chance of escape.
SONA by FireAngel products can be interlinked in 3 main ways:
Hardwired interlinked
Interlinked via wireless radio-frequency (Wi-Safe 2 RF Interlink)
Mixed systems - a hybrid system of hardwired/Wi-Safe 2. This provides contractors with system flexibility. You can add more alarms to a property - strobe and pads, low frequency sounders - to increase the range of ancillary products.
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For multiple alarm installations use a ‘three core and earth’ style cable between all the alarms to be interconnected. Connect the interconnect cable between each alarms ‘I’ terminal. The interconnect wire (minimum 0.75mm2 cable) must be treated as Live, it should be insulated and sheathed.
DO NOT:
• Exceed the maximum of 30 interconnected alarms on a network.
• Exceed 250 m of connecting wire per circuit.
• Connect FireAngel alarms to any other models produced by another manufacturer.
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Instructions1. Using a ballpoint pen briefly push and release the ‘learn button’ on the back of Alarm 2. The red LED next to the learn button will flash briefly then light up for approximately 5 seconds.
2. During these 5 seconds you need to briefly press the ‘test button’ on Alarm 1 to wirelessly interlink the two alarms. Alarm 1 will give an audible sound consisting of two cycles of three loud beeps.
3. The red LED on the wireless module of Alarm 2 will flash to indicate that the ‘learned-in’ process has been successful. If the test button was not pressed quickly enough, the ‘learn-in’ process will fail. If this happens, repeat the process.
To complete the installation, fit Alarm 2 onto its base plate. Additional alarms should be ‘learned-in’ in the same way. When ‘learning-in’ additional alarms, any alarm already in the network, can be used as ‘Alarm 1’. You do not have to ‘learn-in’ to every alarm in the network.
Video summary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7jQdgbJt5U
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ASSISTED LIVING PRODUCTS
Low Frequency SounderA resonating low frequency sounder can provide additional protection to standard smoke alarms, and is more easily heard by people with mild to moderate hearing loss, and is more effective in waking up children, elderly tenants and those who are under the influence of alcohol.
• Mains powered with a rechargeable battery back-up
• Features Wi-Safe 2 - When one alarm goes off, they all go off
• Emits a 520HZ square wave at a volume of 85dB at 3 metres and the red ‘alarm’ LED will also illu-minate.
Positioning:
Can be wall mounted horizontally or vertically or freestanding offering greater flexibility in positioning.
This product can be wirelessly interlinked with other SONA by FireAngel products.
Assisted living products work to provide an enhanced level of fire safety for vulnerable
people, giving them peace of mind at home and supporting them in independent living.
ASSISTED LIVING PRODUCTS
Combined Strobe and Vibrating Pad
The FireAngel W2-SVP-630 was designed to provide alternative warning methods for the deaf and hard of hearing. When a Wi-Safe 2 smoke and heat alarm system has been activated, the strobe automatically illuminates for visual indication, and the vibrating pad wakes the individual when positioned under their pillow.
• Mains powered with a rechargeable battery back-up
• Features Wi-Safe 2 - When one alarm goes off, they all go off On activation, high intensity strobe
illuminates and vibrating pad triggers
Positioning:
Can be wall mounted or freestanding offering greater flexibility in positioning.
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Stove Guard
The SONA Stove Guard is an intelligent, self-learning fire safety device with advanced, technology. The device identifies dangerously high or quickly rising temperatures and immediately turns off the cooker before a fire can start.
See the SONA by FireAngel Stove Guard Demo Video:
https://www.fireangel.co.uk/products/sgel-sn-1
• Fulfils EU standard EN 50615:2015 requirements• Detects cooker top temperature change and
dangerously high temperatures• Adjusts sensitivity based on users’ cooking habits• Identifies smoke and carbon monoxide alarm
signals• Automatic fault diagnosis checks system operation• Suitable for all electric cookers
Positioning:
The heat sensor should be installed on the cooker hood. For wall and ceiling installations where a cooker hood is not present a bracket can be purchased separately.
A stove guard is perfect for tenants who still possess stove skills and judgement but may be liable to forget occasionally. For more information on the a stove guard, see FireAngel’s blog “7 Benefits Of The Stove Guard - An Automatic Stove Shut Off Device”.
For installation and product details, please see the manual.
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance of Alarms
Smoke and heat alarms should be cleaned every 3 months. Advise tenants to turn off the mains electricity supply and then use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment.
Alarms should be tested every week (see #TestItTuesday campaign on Twitter!) - this simply requires pressing the central button on the alarm.
Checking Age and Replacement
When installing or replacing a smoke, heat or carbon monoxide alarm, make sure you check
the expiry date, and alert occupants of this.
As outlined in FireAngel’s #CheckTheDate campaign, a worrying number of individuals
are not aware that alarms need replacing every 10 years.
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Troubleshooting Alarms
If a smoke alarm is sounding erratically (and there is definitely no smoke present) then there are several steps you can take:
1. Check that you have identified the correct alarm sounding2. Check the location e.g. thermoptek alarms should not be installed too close to kitchens or bathrooms 3. Check the replacement date by removing the alarm from its base 4. Clean the alarm
If the alarm is chirping once every 45 seconds and the amber LED is flashing simultaneously, then this indicates that the battery is low. The unit should be replaced within 30 days.
For Wi-Safe 2 products which are wirelessly interlinked, if the alarm is chirping once every 4 hours, this indicates that another alarm in the network has a low battery. Locate this alarm and replace within 30 days
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EXTRA RESOURCES
EXTRA RESOURCES
In addition to available user manuals, there are a range of free supporting FireAngel resources available for electrical contractors to use. See them at: www.fireangel.co.uk/fireangel-guides-and-information
FireAngel Product Guide
SONA by FireAngel Stove Guard Leaflet
SONA by FireAngel Mains Powered Range Leaflet
Download Product Guide Download Stove Guard Leaflet Download Leaflet
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