Abus RM40Li Manuel Utilisateur page 15

Putting into operation
For recommended installation locations, see diagram ➋
• Position the wireless smoke detector directly on the ceiling in the centre of the
room.
• Priority rooms: living rooms, bedrooms and children's playrooms.
• If you have more than one bedroom, each one should be fitted with a wireless
smoke detector.
• To monitor corridors, you should also fit wireless smoke detectors there, because
stairwells are particularly susceptible to fires due to the chimney effect.
Long corridors might require several smoke detectors.
• When fitting on the ceiling, make sure that the smoke detectors are at least 15 cm
from the side walls and 50 cm from the corners.
Warning
Avoid the following locations to prevent malfunctions of the wireless
smoke detector:
• Places where expected temperature variations are greater than the
ambient operating temperature (+0 °C to +40 °C).
• Places where draughts can keep smoke away from the detector,
such as near windows, doors or ventilation shafts.
• Places where vapour, increased air humidity or exhaust fumes may
trigger false alarms, e.g. in kitchens, bathrooms or garages.
• Places where dust or dirt could impair the function of the smoke
detector.
• The highest point in rooms with gable ceilings. The distance to the
highest point of the gable should be at least 30 cm.
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For installation and attachment, see diagram ➌
Warning
• When marking out the drill holes, make sure there are no electrical wires
or cables, pipes or other important components behind them.
• If in doubt, consult an expert before drilling.
• If you are fitting the wireless smoke detector in a vehicle (such as a
camper or caravan), you must contact the manufacturer or your local
dealer first for information on the most suitable location.
1. Loosen the wireless smoke detector from the base of the housing by turning it
anticlockwise. Mark the drill holes through the base.
2. Drill the holes, put in the plugs and screw in the base.
3. Connect the battery with the correct polarity to the battery connector of the
device and insert the battery into the device (see diagram ➊). Fasten the wireless
smoke detector by twisting it clockwise onto the base. The detector has a safety
device that prevents installation without a battery.
4. If you cannot fasten the wireless smoke detector to the base: Check whether the
battery is correctly inserted and connected.
Operation and function test
• The wireless smoke detector is ready for use as soon as you put in the battery.
• The smoke detector can be used alone or with other RM40 Li detectors connected
wirelessly, offering a greater level of safety.
• Under the housing cover there is an indicator lamp which flashes every 30 seconds
to show that the battery is correctly inserted and is delivering enough power to
generate an alarm.
• Check the function of the smoke detector at regular intervals. Press the test button
(the lower section of the housing cover) for approx. 1 second. If you hear a signal,
the device is working properly and can be fastened. The test signal (3 beeps)
sounds 4 times in total and the integrated LED flashes too.
Putting into operation
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