BR 5232 - Smoke detector BRENNENSTUHL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Interconnectable 230 V smoke detector
Brand	Brennenstuhl
Model	BR 5232
Certification	EN 14604
Protection type	IP 20
Power supply	230 V mains
Backup battery	9 V DC (carbon-zinc or alkaline)
Backup battery life	Minimum 1 year
Alarm sound level	85 dB at 3 m
Maximum number in network	12 detectors
Maximum cable length between devices	40 m
Operating ambient temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
Relative air humidity	10 % to 90 %
Main functions	Photoelectric smoke detection, audible alarm, silence mode (10 min), function test, wired networking
Maintenance	Weekly test, battery change when short beep every minute
Cleaning	Regular vacuuming, dry or damp cloth (no chemicals)
Warranty	5 years
Customer service	+49 (0) 18 05 - 72 07 4-1
Recommended service life	10 years
Installation	On the ceiling, at least 30 cm from walls and corners, avoid areas without air circulation

Frequently Asked Questions - BR 5232 BRENNENSTUHL

Where to install the BR 5232 smoke detector?

Install the detector on the ceiling, preferably in the center of the room, at least 30 cm from walls and corners. Avoid areas without air circulation (near furniture, curtains) and humid, dusty rooms or rooms with extreme temperatures. For optimal protection, place one detector per floor and in every bedroom.

How to perform the function test?

Press the test button for 10 seconds. A loud pulsing alarm signal (85 dB) sounds and the LED flashes rapidly. Release the button to stop the alarm. Perform this test weekly.

What to do in case of a false alarm?

Briefly press the test/silence button to deactivate the alarm. The detector enters silence mode for about 10 minutes, with reduced sensitivity. To extend this delay, press again.

How to change the battery of the BR 5232?

Turn the housing counterclockwise to remove it. Disconnect the old battery from its clip, then connect a new 9 V battery (alkaline recommended) observing polarity. Insert the battery into the compartment and reassemble the housing. Perform a function test after replacement.

Can the detector be interconnected with other devices?

Yes, up to 12 BR 5232 detectors can be connected via a white cable, with a maximum length of 40 m between each device. Wiring must be carried out by a qualified professional.

What is the service life of the detector?

The smoke detector must be replaced after 10 years of service. The backup battery has a life of at least 1 year in normal operation.

How to clean the smoke detector?

Use a vacuum cleaner to dust all sides of the detector. You can also wipe with a dry non-lint cloth or slightly damp cloth. Never use chemical cleaners or solvents.

What does a short beep every minute mean?

This indicates that the backup battery is low and should be replaced without delay. The warning lasts about 7 days before the battery is completely discharged.

Does the detector operate on mains or battery?

The BR 5232 is an interconnectable smoke detector powered by 230 V mains. It has a 9 V backup battery that takes over in case of power failure.

What installation conditions should be avoided?

Avoid the kitchen (cooking steam), bathroom (humidity >90%), garages (engines), dusty rooms, areas with strong air movement, rooms with extreme temperatures (0-40°C), and areas with many insects. Also avoid mounting within 30 cm of ceiling lights with dimmers.

USER MANUAL BR 5232 BRENNENSTUHL

Read and keep these operating instructions. Make note of and follow the safety instructions.

Instructions

These operating instructions must be read completely and carefully. They are a component of your newly purchased, battery-operated, photoelectric smoke detector and contain important information concerning its operation and maintenance. In the following, it will be referred to only as the smoke detector. All safety notices are to be observed in the use of this product. If you have any questions concerning the use of this product, contact your dealer or our service office. These operating instructions are to be kept and must if necessary be passed on to third parties. Additionally, the smoke detector must be kept in proper operating condition.

Technical Data

Device: BR 5232

Test certificates: EN 14604

Protection class: IP 20

Reserve battery: 9 V DC carbon zinc (IEC

6F22)/ alkaline battery (IEC 6LR61) or MN1604 In the event of a power outage, the battery takes over operation for a least 1 year

Max. voltage: < 20 mA (Alarm)

Ambient temperature: 0°C - 40°C

Relative humidity: 10%-90%

Sound level of signal: 85 dB (3 m distance)

Battery life: Min. 1 year

Networking: max. 12 smoke de-

tectors with a max.

cable length of 40 m

between each device

Selecting the mounting location

NOTICE: It is recommended that you install multiple smoke detectors in your residence or building. In order to provide minimal protection, it is recommended that multi-floor buildings have one smoke detector installed per floor.

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WARNUNG: The smoke detector should be mounted on the pathways to the bedrooms (stairways, hallways, entry ways, etc.). Please make sure that it can be heard well from the bedrooms. If an unfavourable location is chosen, the smoke detector can be largely ineffective in the case of a fire. This can reduce the time needed to get to safety in the event of a fire, endangering your life.

TIP: To be that the location chosen is acoustically favourable, set off a test alarm.

A smoke detector should be installed in every living space and in every basement room in order to provide an expanded degree of protection. In the following rooms and mounting locations, mounting can lead to problems:

Site/Type Reason

Kitchen/Bath Cooking steam and humidity (humidity of 90%)

Garages Combustion engines (cars, etc.)

Moisture prone Moist air from dryers, steam, rooms etc. (humidity 90%)

Dusty rooms The smoke detector's measuring sensors can become

fouled very quickly.

Sites with strong Air currents from fans, open air currents windows, ventilation, etc.

Rooms with Rooms below 0°C or higher extreme temperatures than 40°C

Rooms with high The smoke detector's measu-incidence of ing sensors can become fouled insect pestsr very quickly.

Smoking rooms Cigar or pipe smoke, which does come from fire, cannot be differentiated from other fires by a smoke detector.

In all rooms, there are certain points that must be noted when mounting a smoke alarm.

Site Description

Ceilingmount Mount the smoke alarm on the ceiling in a central position.

IMPORTANT: Areas in which there is no air circulation should be avoided, e.g. in the vicinity of window sills, curtains, furniture, etc. A minimum distance of 30 cm should be maintained. The smoke alarm should be mounted at least

30 cm from walls and corners. These hinder smoke movement and in the case of fire, the alarm only sounds when the smoke concentration is very high. Mounting near ceiling lamps (e.g. halogen systems, fluorescent lamps) especially those with a dimmer function, is also to be avoided.

30 cm

Roof peak In areas with sloping and

peaked roofs, the smoke alarm must be mounted 90 cm from the highest peak, since air does not move in the slope/point. This results in the smoke being detected too late.

90 cm 90 cm Smoke

NOTE:

Mounting on a roof beam is ideal.

Installation and set-up of smoke alarm

NOTE: The enclosed mounting equipment is suitable for concrete slabs. For other subsurfaces, suitable mounting equipment should be purchased from a specialty shop.

NOTE: An alarm can simply be stopped by removing the battery from the battery clip. The smoke alarm is powered by a battery and needs no other electrical power supply.

Mute function

Press the test-/mute function button in order to turn off a false alarm. The device will be automatically adjusted to a lower level of sensitivity. This allows false alarms to be suppressed for a period of about 10 minutes, i.e. the device is muted.

After the mute period expires, the device automatically returns to normal sensitivity. If you want to prolong the mute, just press the test/mute button again.

Networking

This smoke detector can be coupled to other Brennenstuhl BR 5232 units. The networking capability consists in connecting up to 12 smoke detectors using the white cable.

Mounting the smoke detectors

ATTENTION: This smoke detector is mainsoperated. Have cable installation done by a qualified technician and compliant with current regulations for electrical installations. The circuit used must be a hardwired baseline, which cannot be accidentally shut off by a normal user. Only use approved wires.

Refer to the following illustration for correct wiring. The connector poles are on the side of every BR 5232 smoke detector.

graph TD
    A["Smoke alarm"] --> B["Smoke alarm"]
    B --> C["Smoke alarm"]
    C --> D["Smoke alarm"]
    D --> E["Smoke alarm"]
    E --> F["Smoke alarm"]
    style A fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style B fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style C fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style D fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style E fill:#fff,stroke:#000
    style F fill:#fff,stroke:#000

Changing / inserting batteries Action Description

Removing housing To take out a battery, the housing must be turned counterclockwise. The housing can then be removed and the battery is freely accessible.

Removing the Remove the battery from the old battery battery compartment.

Remove the battery clip from the battery terminals.

Connect the IMPORTANT: The correct poles new battery of the battery must be connected to the smoke detector's battery clip.

Insert battery Insert the connected battery in the battery compartment.

Function check/test Action Description

Performing IMPORTANT: The function test function test should be performed weekly. For the function test, press the button for 10 seconds. A loud pulsating alarm should sound, which should then fall silent when the button is released. The LED should blink rapidly during the functiontests.

Description Funktion

Function button Press to perform a function test.

LED Signals opera- tional readiness

Maintenance

The smoke alarm is largely maintenance free except for changing the battery. When a tone starts sounding once every minute, the battery is nearly dead and needs to be replaced immediately.

This warning continues for a period of 7 days before the battery is completely discharged.

After this, there is no more power supply.

WARNUNG: If the LED doesn't blink once per minute, this indicates the battery is completely empty.

IMPORTANT: After changing the battery, a function test should be performed as described in Chapter 7.4.

Replacement date:

Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years.

Escape plan

It is recommended that all residents of a building collaborate on an escape plan. Think carefully about an escape route that will under no circum stances be blocked during a fire.

This should be both the fastest and safest route into the open.

Cleaning

The smoke detector should be regularly cleaned of dust. This can be done with a vacuum cleaner.

Vacuum all sides of the smoke detector. The product must be cleaned with a dry, lint-free cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleaners or chemicals (solvents, gasoline, etc.).

Disposal

When this product has reached the end of its operational lifetime, it cannot be disposed of in the regular household waste. This product must be taken to a collection site for the processing of electrical and electronic devices for disposal. Inquire with your city or municipal government about options for the environmentally sound and proper disposal of the product.

At the end of their operational life, batteries must be dropped off free of charge at the collection sites in your city or township or in a battery specialty shop.

Guarantee and Service

We grant a 5 year guarantee on this article.

Repairs must be done by authorised dealers.

Damages from improper use, disregarding the operating instructions and parts subject to wear are excluded from the guarantee.

Service address:

(14 Cent/min. from the German fixed-line network)

Declaration of Conformity

The CE-label was affixed in compliance with the following In European guidelines:

2004/108/EG EMV-guideline

Manufacturer:

2004/108/CE Directive CEM

Fabricant :

(IEC 6F22)/ Alkaline

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