304967 - Smoke detector Brandson - Free user manual and instructions

Technical Features	Optical smoke detector, battery powered, high sensitivity to smoke.
Usage	Recommended installation in hallways, living rooms, and bedrooms for early detection.
Maintenance and Repair	Test the detector monthly, replace the battery annually, clean regularly with a dry cloth.
Safety	Complies with current safety standards, audible alarm in case of smoke detection.
General Information	2-year warranty, installation instructions included, low battery indicator.

Frequently Asked Questions - 304967 Brandson

How do I test the Brandson 304967 smoke detector?

To test your smoke detector, press the test button on the device for a few seconds. If the detector is working properly, you will hear a beep.

What should I do if the smoke detector emits an intermittent beep?

An intermittent beep usually means the battery is low. Replace the battery with a new 9V battery to resolve the issue.

How do I install the Brandson 304967 smoke detector?

Install the smoke detector on the ceiling or a high wall, at least 30 cm away from walls and corners. Use the screws and plugs provided to fix the device.

Can the smoke detector be installed in a kitchen?

Avoid installing the smoke detector in the kitchen to reduce false alarms. Instead, place it at least 3 meters away from the stove.

How do I clean the smoke detector?

To clean the detector, use a vacuum cleaner with a soft nozzle to remove dust and debris. Do not use chemicals or water.

When should I replace my smoke detector?

Replace your smoke detector every 10 years or if the device does not work properly after changing the batteries.

What should I do if the smoke detector goes off for no apparent reason?

Check if smoke, steam, or dust is causing the alarm. If the problem persists, reset the device or contact customer service.

Does the smoke detector run on battery?

Yes, the Brandson 304967 smoke detector runs on battery and requires a 9V battery to operate.

USER MANUAL 304967 Brandson

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Thank you for choosing a Brandon product. Please read the following user manual carefully so as to get the most from the product you have purchased.

1. Scope of delivery

Smoke detector
Assembly material
- User manual

2. Technical data

Power supply One 9V battery
Operating temperature 0°C to +50°C
Beep volume about 85 dB (at a distance of 3 m)
Smoke detection photoelectric
Permitted humidity range	0% to 95%
Alarm activation 0.08 ~ 0	18dB/m (EN standard)
Alarm sound time	LED and ALARM start simultaneously. Alarm 3 times every 4 seconds.
Applicable standards EN	14604:2005/AC:2008

3. Functions

The smoke detector has been designed to sense smoke that reaches the detector. The device does not detect gas, heat or flames. The smoke detector is designed to give an early warning before a fire breaks out by emitting an alarm sound. It can buy you valuable time so that you and your family can get to safety before a fire spreads.

Such an advance warning of a fire accident will be given only if the smoke detector is properly placed, installed and maintained as described in this user manual.

4. Important information about this smoke detector

Caution! This smoke detector is intended for use in individual residences. That is, it should be used in a single family home or a single-family apartment. It should not be used in lobbies, hallways, basements or another flat in an apartment block, unless there are already working detectors in each family residence. Smoke detectors that are installed in common areas outside the individual residences, such as on porches or in hallways, may not provide any early warning to the residents. In apartment blocks, each family residence should install their own smoke detectors.

This smoke detector is not suitable for use in non-residential buildings. Warehouses, industrial or commercial buildings and non-residential buildings with specific purposes require special fire detection and alarm systems. This detector alone is not a suitable substitute for a complete fire detection system in places where many people live or work, such as hotels or motels. The same applies to dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes or group accommodations of all kinds, even if they were once single-family houses. Please refer to NFPA 101, the safety code for life safety and NFPA71, 72A, 72B, 72C, 72D and 72E for smoke detector requirements for fire protection in buildings that are not defined as "households". The batteries are inserted the wrong way round. Please ensure that you insert them correctly before initial use.

5. Positioning the smoke detector

Smoke detectors must be installed in accordance with the applicable standard DIN 14676 For complete coverage in residences, smoke detectors must be installed in all the rooms, halls, storage areas, basements and attics in every residential unit of a family. The minimum coverage is one detector on each floor and one in each bedroom per residential unit of a family.

Here are some useful tips for you:

1. Install a smoke detector in the corridor outside each separate bedroom.

2. Two detectors are required in apartments with two bedrooms.

3. Install a smoke detector on each floor of a multi-storied house or a multi-storied apartment.

4. Install at least two detectors in each household.
5. Install one smoke detector in each bedroom.
6. Install smoke detectors at both ends of a bedroom corridor if the corridor is more than 12 meters (40 feet) long.
7. Install a smoke detector in every room where people sleep with the door partially or completely closed, since the smoke could be blocked by the closed door and an alarm in the corridor may not wake the sleeping person if the door is closed.
8. Install basement detectors at the bottom of the basement stairwell. Install detectors for the second floor at the top between the first and second floor stairwell.
9. In hallways and corridors with a maximum width of 3m the distance between two smoke detectors should not exceed 15m

Sample pictures (minimum safety level):

1. Make sure that doors or other objects do not block the path of smoke to the detector.
2. Install additional detectors in your living room, dining room, family room, attic, utility room and storage rooms in addition to the bedrooms.
3. Install smoke detectors as close as possible to the centre of the ceiling. If this is not practical, install the detector on the ceiling, not closer than 10 cm (4 inches) from each wall or corner.
4. If ceiling installation is not possible, and wall installation is permitted according to local and state regulations, install the detectors on the wall at a distance of 10 15 cm (4 to 6 inches) from the ceiling, see Figure 4.
5. If some of your rooms have sloped, pointed or gabled ceilings, try to install the detectors at 0.9 meter (3 feet) measured horizontally from the highest point of the ceiling.

Sample pictures:

We recommend complete coverage and use of additional smoke detectors.

5. Positioning smoke detectors in mobile homes and campers

Campers and caravans, which were built after about 1978, were designed and insulated to be energy efficient. Smoke detectors should be installed as described above in campers and caravans which were built after 1978. Older campers and caravans may have little or no insulation compared to today's standards. Outer walls and ceilings often consist of non-insulated metal that can transfer the heat energy from the outside.

This makes the air right next to you hotter or colder than the rest of the indoor air. These layers of hotter or colder air can prevent smoke from reaching a smoke detector. Therefore, install smoke detectors in such units only on the inside walls. Position them at a distance of 10 to 15 cm from the ceiling.

If you are not sure how well your camper or caravan is insulated, install the detector on an interior wall. If the walls or ceiling are unusually hot or cold, then install the detector on an interior wall.

Install a detector as close as possible to the bedroom to ensure minimum safety or install a detector in every room to provide a higher level of safety.

Before installing a detector, please read the following section on "Places not suitable for installation".

5.2 Places not suitable for installation (may result in false alarms)

False alarms may occur when smoke detectors are installed in places where they do not work properly. To avoid false alarms, do not install smoke detectors under the following circumstances:

Combustion particles are the by-products of something that burns. Therefore do not install smoke detectors in or near areas where combustion particles are present so as to avoid false alarms, for example, in kitchens with few windows or poor ventilation, in garages where vehicle exhaust emissions may be present, near furnaces, hot water heaters and room heaters.

Install the smoke detector at least 6 meters away from places where combustion particles are normally present, such as kitchens. If a distance of 6 meters cannot be maintained, e.g., in a camper, then try to install the detector as far away as possible from the combustion particles, preferably on the wall. To prevent false alarms, ensure good ventilation in such places.

Caution!: Never disable smoke detectors to avoid false alarms.

• Please remember the following in damp or very humid areas or near bathrooms with showers: Moisture in humid air can penetrate into the sensing chamber and then turn into droplets when cooling down, which can result in false alarms. Install smoke detectors at least 3 meters away from bathrooms.

• In very cold or very hot areas, including unheated buildings or outdoor areas: If the temperature exceeds or falls below the operating range of the smoke detector, then the smoke detector will not work properly. The temperature range for your smoke detector is 0^ to 50^ (32°F to 120°F).

• In very dusty or dirty areas, dirt and dust can accumulate on the sensor chamber of the smoke detector making it hypersensitive. Additionally, dust or dirt can block openings to the sensing chamber and prevent the detector from detecting smoke.
  In the vicinity of fresh air vents or very draughty areas such as air conditioners, heaters or fans, the smoke can be driven away from smoke detectors.
• Dead air spaces are often located at the tip of a pointed roof or in the corners between ceilings and walls. Dead air can prevent the smoke from reaching a detector.
• In areas infested with insects: Insects can trigger a false alarm if they penetrate into the sensor chamber of a detector. If insects pose a problem, eliminate them before installing a detector.
• Electrical "noise" of fluorescent lamps can trigger a false alarm in their vicinity. Install smoke detectors at least 1.5 meters away from such lamps.

Never remove batteries to stop an alarm. Open a window or fan the air around the detector to get rid of the smoke. The alarm switches off automatically once the smoke is gone. If the fault alarm persists, try cleaning the detector as described in this user manual.

Do not stand near the detector when the alarm goes off. The alarm is loud to wake you up in an emergency. Too much exposure to the alarm sound at close proximity may damage your ears.

5.3 Installation

The smoke detectors should be installed on the ceiling or on the wall. Since this is a single smoke detector, it cannot be connected to other detectors.

Caution! Do not connect the smoke detectors to other alarms or auxiliary devices. If you connect anything else to this detector, it may not work properly.

First read the previous sections in this user manual and then decide where you want to install a detector.

1. At the spot where you want to install the detector, draw a horizontal line 6 inches (about 15.24cm ) in length.
2. Remove the mounting bracket from your device by turning it counter-clockwise.
3. Position the bracket so that the two longest slots are aligned with the line. Make a mark in each of the keyhole slots to position a mounting plug and screw.
4. Remove the bracket.
5. Drill two holes with a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill at the marks and insert plastic dowels. Make sure that the detector is not contaminated with plaster dust when drilling holes for mounting.
6. Fix the bracket to the wall using the two screws and plastic dowels (included in the supply).
7. Align the slots of the brackets and that of the detector. Slide the detector onto the mounting bracket and turn it clockwise to fix it into place. Pull the detector to ensure that it is securely fixed to the bracket.

The following areas should be avoided:

• Places where the temperature falls below -10 °C or rises above 40 °C
• Places with a damp environment
• Places with a lot of dust, dirt or grease deposits
  Behind curtains or furniture
• Positioning in / on air outlet of an oven
  Near fans or air conditioners
  Outside the building
• Directly above a wash basin or a stove

Caution!

The smoke detector is designed for indoor use only. Do not expose the device to any moisture or rain.

The product does not warn against fire or smoke if the batteries are empty.

Do not open or manipulate the smoke detector since this could result in malfunctions.

6. Installation

The smoke detector is operated with one 9V battery and does not require any extra wiring. You can install the device either on the ceiling or on a wall.

7. Commissioning the smoke detector

Take the device out of the package and remove all the packaging material. Open the battery compartment on the rear side of the device and insert one 9V battery. Pay attention to the correct polarity of the batteries.

7.1 Battery

1. Open the battery compartment at the back of the device.

2. One 9V battery is required to supply power to the smoke detector.

3. The poles at the end(s) of the battery must be connected to the opposite terminal connections on the detector. Ensure that the battery is inserted in the position indicated on the detector.

4. Once the poles are aligned correctly, push the battery down firmly until it locks into place and can not be shaken loose.

This smoke detector is provided with cover locks, which prevent the cover of the smoke detector from closing when the battery is not installed. It indicates that the smoke detector does not work until a new battery is properly installed. The battery is positioned INCORRECTLY in the battery compartment with the intention to keep it fresh until installation. It must be repositioned correctly!

NOTE: When the smoke detector battery comes into contact with the smoke detector for the first time, the alarm may sound for one second. This is normal and indicates that the battery is positioned correctly. Close the cover.

7.2 Self-test

Press the test button and keep it pressed for about 5 seconds until you hear the alarm. You should hear a loud, pulsating alarm. This means that the device is working properly.

7.3 LED display (red LED)

The red LED as ALARM indicator is part of the smoke detector. It can be seen through the test button on the cover of the detector. If the red LED

flashes once every 32 seconds, it indicates that the detector is in normal mode. When the detector senses smoke and simultaneously gives off an audible alarm, then the red LED flashes once every 0.67 seconds.

7.4 Testing the smoke detector

Test the detector once a week by pressing the test button firmly (7.2 Self-test). The test can take up to 20 seconds until the alarm is heard. These are methods to ensure that the smoke detector is working properly. If the detector fails and does not work properly, it should be repaired or replaced.

Caution! Never use an open flame to test your detector. This could result in a fire causing damage to the detector and your home.

The built-in test switch tests all the detector functions. These are the only correct ways to test the device.

Caution! If you do not test the device and you hear a continuous alarm sound, it means that the detector has sensed smoke or combustion particles in the air. Check whether the alarm is a warning of a potentially serious situation that requires your immediate attention.

The alarm could be caused by unfavourable circumstances. Steam as well as smoke and soot from the oven can trigger a fault alarm. When this happens, open a window or fan the air to remove the steam and smoke or soot particles .. The alarm is switched off automatically once the air is completely clean.

Note: Do not disconnect the battery from the detector. This will nullify your fire safety.

7.5 Low battery

When the device detects that the battery voltage is low and the batteries need to be replaced, the red LED flashes once in about every 32 seconds and an alarm sounds. Replace the battery with a new one in such cases. Ensure that the polarity of the contact is correct when inserting the battery.

8. When the alarm goes off

When the alarm goes off and you did not press the test button, this is a warning of a dangerous situation involving a fire or smoke development.

To be prepared for such an event, you should work out escape plans. Discuss these escape plans regularly with all residents and household members.

Define two exits from each room and an escape route that leads to the outside. Designate a safe meeting place for all members outside the respective building.

8.1 Conduct in the event of fire

• Do not panic, always remain calm.
• Leave the building immediately. Touch the doors before opening them to see if they are hot. If the door is hot, it can be assumed that there is a fire behind it. If possible, try to select a different exit in this case.
• If necessary, crawl along the floor, as the fumes are not as concentrated there. Do not waste time looking for valuables and choose a direct way out.
  Call the fire brigade as soon as you are safe.
• Never go back into the burning building.

Caution! These rules are guidelines. In order to learn what to do exactly in the event of fire or what the proper fire safety measures are, it is best to consult a professional.

9. Maintenance

To keep your detector in good working condition, you must test the detector once a week, as described in the section "7.4 Testing the smoke detector".

Replace the smoke detector battery once a year or immediately when the low battery "beep" signal sounds once for 32 seconds and the LED flashes simultaneously. Normally, the LED flashes every 32 seconds. A beep heard at half of the LED flashing time, indicates that the smoke detector is defective.

Vacuum the dust from the sensing chamber of the detector at least once a year. You can do this when you open the detector to change the battery. Remove the

battery before cleaning. Use a soft brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner to clean the detector. Carefully remove any dust on the detector components, especially on the openings of the sensing chamber. Replace the battery after cleaning. Test the detector to ensure that the battery has been inserted correctly. Ensure that the test button is not blocked.

If fault alarms continue to emanate from the detector, you should check whether the detector is positioned adequately. Install your smoke detector in another place if it is not properly positioned.

CAUTION!

10. Additional safety instructions

Make sure that your family know the causes and effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. Check the CO detector once a month.

Exchange empty batteries immediately. A qualified technician should check the installation. Regularly examine your fuel-burning equipment such as fireplaces or gas ovens.

Do not use any grill within your house or your garage.

Keep yourself informed and pay attention to any signs of carbon monoxide poisoning such as, for example, discomfort, headache, vertigo, nausea, shortness of breath and cramps.

CAUTION!

11. Safety instructions and disclaimer

Please do not try to open the device to carry out repairs or modifications by yourself. Avoid contact with the mains supply. The device does not carry current only when disconnected. Please do not short-circuit the product. Do not forget to disconnect the power cord when the device is not being used or during thunderstorms. The device is not approved for outdoor use. Therefore, please use it only in dry surroundings. Protect it from high humidity, water and snow.

Do not expose the device to high temperatures. Do not expose the device to sudden changes in temperature or strong vibrations, as this could damage the electronic components. Check the device for any damage before using it. The device should not be used if it has been subject to impact or has been damaged in any other way. Please follow the local regulations and restrictions. Do not use the device for purposes other than those described in this manual.

This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children or mentally disabled persons. Any repair or modification to the device, which is not carried out by the original supplier, will void any warranty and guarantee claims. The device should only be used by those who have read and understood this user manual. The specifications of the device may be changed without any special prior notification.

12. Disposal instructions

In line with the European WEEE directive, electrical and electronic devices should not be disposed of along with domestic waste. Their components must be sent for recycling or disposal separately, as improper disposal of toxic and dangerous components could permanently damage the environment.

According to the electrical and electronic equipment act (ElektroG), you are obliged (as a consumer) to return (free of charge) electrical and electronic devices to the manufacturer, the point of sale or public collection points at the end of their service life. The relevant local laws regulate the details in this regard. The symbol displayed on the product, in the user manual or/and on the packaging refers to these regulations.

With this manner of sorting, recycling and disposal of used devices, you make an important contribution towards protecting our environment.

13. Instructions for battery disposal

In conjunction with the sale of batteries along with the supply of device that include batteries, the supplier is obliged to point out the following to the customer: The customer is legally obliged to return used batteries. The customer can return used batteries which the supplier offers or has offered as new batteries in his assortment free of charge to the supplier's dispatch warehouse (shipping address). The symbols shown on the batteries indicate the following: Pb = battery contains more than 0.004 percent lead by weight, Cd = battery contains more than 0.002 percent cadmium by weight, Hg = battery contains more than 0.0005 percent mercury by weight.

The symbol of the crossed-out dustbin means that the battery should not be disposed of in household waste.

WEEE directive: 2012/19/EU
WEEE Register no.: DE 67896761

The company WD Plus GmbH hereby certifies that the device 304967/20200901NB155 complies with the fundamental requirements and all other relevant stipulations. A complete conformity statement can be obtained from: WD Plus GmbH, Wohlenbergstraße 16, 30179 Hannover