OPERATION
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MAINTENANCE
Your Alarm System requires very little maintenance.
However, a few simple tasks will ensure its continued
reliability and operation.
Important: Should you, for any reason, have to
completely power-down the system (e.g. to move the
system to a new premises) the Solar Siren must be
switched into Service mode and the Control Panel
must then be placed in Test mode before either
device can be opened and the power disconnected
before being removed from the wall. Ensure that the
solar panel is covered with a light proof material to
prevent it being energised.
SOLAR SIREN
1. It is recommended that the Solar Panel on the top of
the siren housing should be cleaned at least twice a
year, preferably in the Spring and Autumn, using a
soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive, solvent
based or aerosol cleaners. Do not attempt to clean
inside the unit or allow water to enter the unit.
This will ensure that the Solar Panel does not
become affected by the build up of excessive dirt
and receives all the available light.
2.
The Solar Siren should not be left for long periods
with the batteries connected, unless the unit is able to
receive sufficient light to maintain the battery charge.
Failure to maintain charge to the unit will result in the
rechargeable battery running unacceptably low.
Should this occur, the unit must be recharged from a
7.5Vdc/100mA supply (e.g. from a mains adaptor
power supply). When re-powering the Solar Siren fit
a new 9V PP3 leak proof Alkaline power-up battery to
ensure that the Unit receives sufficient power until the
solar panel can recharge the main battery.
3. The main rechargeable battery has a typical life of
3-4 years and needs no maintenance during this
period, provided the battery is kept charged. The
battery will be damaged if it is stored in a
discharged state for long periods.
Note: Before removing the Solar Siren from the wall in
order to replace the batteries or for any other reason
ensure that the Siren is first switched into Service
Mode to prevent the Siren’s Tamper switch operating
and triggering an alarm, (see page 41).
Important: After changing the batteries and refitting
in position, the Siren must be put back into normal
Operating Mode, otherwise the siren will not sound in
the event of an alarm condition
CONTROL PANEL
The rechargeable batteries have a typical life in excess
of 3 to 4 years and need no maintenance during this
period, provided they are kept charged. The batteries
will be damaged if they are stored in a discharged
state for long periods.
DETECTORS AND REMOTE CONTROL
The Detectors require very little maintenance. The
batteries should be replaced once a year or when a
low battery status is indicated.
BATTERIES
Note: Before removing the battery cover on any
device to replace the battery ensure that the siren is
switched into Service mode to avoid initiating a Full
Alarm condition.
The specifications for replacement batteries are as
follows:
Remote Controls: 1 x 3V CR2032 Lithium Cells
(or equivalent)
Magnetic Contact 2 x 3V CR2032 Lithium Cells
Detectors: (or equivalent)
PIR Movement 1 x 9V PP3 Alkaline
Detectors:
Note: Where applicable only fit PP3 Alkaline type
batteries. Rechargeable batteries should NOT be fitted.
At the end of their useful life the
batteries should be disposed of via
a suitable Recycling Centre. Do not
dispose of with your normal
household waste. DO NOT BURN.
The Rechargeable Batteries contain Sulphuric Acid -
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE CASING.
