Bellman & Symfon BE1281 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 11

WARNING: Do not paint your smoke alarm.
Other than the maintenance and cleaning described in this leaflet, no other customer
servicing of this product is required. Repairs, when needed, must be performed by the
manufacturer.
Smoke alarm automatic self-test
The smoke chamber in the smoke alarms automatically tests itself every 40 seconds. If
the chamber is degraded it will beep without the red light blinkig at the same time. If
this happens clean the unit. If the beeping persists and the beep does not coincide with
a red light blink, return the unit for service (see Service and support).
Dust and insect contamination
All smoke alarms and particularly the optical (photoelectric) type are prone to dust and
insect ingress which can cause false alarms.
The latest design, materials and manufacturing techniques have been used in the
construction of Bellman & Symfon smoke alarms to minimize the effects of contami-
nation. However it is impossible to completely eliminate the effect of dust and insect
contamination, and therefore, to prolong the life of the smoke alarm you must ensure
that it is kept clean so that excess dust does not build up. Any insects or cobwebs in the
vicinity of the smoke alarm should be promptly removed.
In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning, contamination can build up in
the smoke sensing chamber causing the smoke alarm to sound. If this happens the
smoke alarm must be returned for servicing or replacement. Contamination is beyond
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our control; it is totally unpredictable and is considered normal wear and tear. For this
reason, contamination is not covered by the warranty and a charge is made for all such
servicing work.
End of life
The entire smoke alarm must be replaced if:
 The unit is installed for over 10 years (check the "replace by" date marked on the side
of the unit).
Before the smoke alarm is safely discarded, remove it from the mounting plate, and
disconnect the battery.
Do not put the smoke alarm into a fire
The smoke alarm should be disposed in a safe and environmentally sound manner at
your local recycle centre. Contact your local authority for further advice.
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