Installation Information - Alecto SA-16 Manual

The SA-16 is a smoke detector set for discovery of fire in the first stage. If smoke
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develops, the SA-16 will give a loud beep of at least 85dB (A). As part of the link
function all the smoke alarms within range will sound the alarm. We advice to test the
smoke detectors weekly using the test button on the detectors. Save this manual in a safe place
or inside of the electricity meter cupboard.
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION LOCATIONS FOR THE SA-16:
• Install the first smoke detector near the bedroom. Ensure that it is placed so, if it would
detect fire, at least one exit route would still be accessible. We recommend to place one
alarm near each potential blockade of your exit route, so you are alerted before a fire would
block off escape.
• Use multiple smoke detectors to increase safety and ensure an alert before the escape route is
blocked.
• Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your house.
• Install at least one smoke detector in each room where people smoke or where there is equip-
ment that may potentially cause a fire.
• Smoke and heat will first move upwards towards the ceiling; after that the smoke and
heat will travel horizontally.
• Install the detector on the ceiling. Except for rooms smaller than 1m, you should stay
at least 50 cm away from the wall and 60cm from any corner. Smoke and heat do not
gather in such corners, preventing the detector from alerting you on time.
DO NOT INSTALL IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
• The kitchen; Steam from cooking might give a false alarm.
• The shower or bathroom; water damp might cause a false alarm and the moist environ-
ment might damage the detector.
• The garage: The car exhaust might cause a false alarm.
• In front of a fan or nearby the exhaust of an air conditioner or heater.
• In a ceiling nook.
• In rooms where the temperature could reach below -10°C or beyond 40°C.
• Do not paint or otherwise cover this smoke detector.

INSTALLATION INFORMATION:

Attach the ceiling plate using the included plugs and screws to the ceiling on a location of
choice. Wall mounting is not recommended for smoke detection. Put the 9V block battery in
the smoke detector. Then put the detector to the ceiling plate and, twist clockwise to lock it
in place. Perform a first test by holding the test key for two seconds. Also see the paragraph:
"Testing".