Troubleshooting; Technical Specifications; Service And Support - Bellman & Symfon BE1281 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Troubleshooting

Most problems with the smoke alarm can be solved quickly by following the advice in
this chapter. For additional information, visit our webpage.
If
The alarm sounds for no
apparent reason
The alarm fails to sound
when the test button is
pressed
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Try this
 Check for fumes, steam, etc. from the kitchen
or bathroom. Paint and other fumes can cause
nuisance alarms.
 Check for signs of contamination such as cob-
webs or dust. If necessary, clean the smoke alarm
as described in the section Testing, monitoring
and maintenance.
 Press the test/hush button on the smoke
alarm – this will silence the smoke alarm
for 10 minutes.
 Check the age of the unit – see the Replace by
label on the side of the unit.
 Check that the battery snaps are firmly connected
on the 9V replaceable battery.

Technical specifications

Power supply Duracell MN1604 alkaline 9V battery (replaceable)
Smoke sensitivity 0.9% to 1.8% OBS/Ft
Test/hush button Checks horn circuit / silences smoke alarm for 10 minutes
Sensor type
Optical
Operating temperature 0° C to 38° C (32° F to 100° F)
Humidity range 15% to 95% R.H. (non-condensing)
Audible alarm >85dB(A) at 3m (10ft) minimum
RF interconnect
BE9171 radio module, separate PCB mounted in the detector
Radio frequency 433.92 and 434.33 MHz
Radio coverage ~60 m in open area
Dimensions 120 mm (4.7") x 46mm (1.8")
Weight
185 g / 0.41 lb (with battery)

Service and support

If your smoke alarm fails to work after you have read the sections Installation, Testing
monitoring and maintenance, Power supply monitoring and Troubleshooting, please
contact the Bellman & Symfon Service Center for North America (see the address at the
end of this leaflet) and get an RMA# (Return Merchandise Authorization). Put the smoke
alarm in a padded box with the battery disconnected and state the nature of the fault,
where the smoke alarm was purchased and the date of purchase. Ship to the address given
at the end of this leaflet using the shipping company of your choice (UPS, USPS, FedEx).
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