Alarm Buffer; Care And Maintenance; Warranty - Abus RWM165 Manuel Utilisateur

Display and functions | Care and maintenance

Alarm buffer

This function can be used to identify a smoke detector that has previously triggered
an alarm and returned to normal mode.
In this case, the green LED flashes three times every 40 seconds. After triggering, the
alarm is displayed for 24 hours. The indicator is then stopped to conserve battery
power. If the battery is already low, this indicator is not activated.
The alarm memory function can be stopped prematurely by pressing the test button.

Care and maintenance

What to do in case of false alarm?
Possible causes of false alarm include: Welding and cutting, soldering and other hot
work, sawing and grinding, dust created from building work, e.g. cleaning, extreme
electromagnetic effects, changes in temperature which lead to condensation in the
alarm as well as small insects and pollen.
• If a false alarm is being caused by work close to the device, it should be
temporarily covered up or removed. Upon completion of the work, it is
imperative, however, that the device be returned to its original opera-
ting state and be checked!
Cleaning
The operation of every installed smoke alarm must be regularly checked and
kept safe through maintenance measures in accordance with German DIN 14676
application standards. This includes an inspection at least once every 12 months ±
3 months, including maintenance and checking the performance of the warning
signals. The results and measures taken should be documented accordingly.
• Dust covered alarms must be cleaned. Dust deposits in the alarm's air
vents can be sucked up or blown out.
• Dust can be removed with a brush if required.
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• The surface area can be cleaned with a slightly damp and soapy cloth.
• Take care that no liquids get into the apparatus!
Do not clean device in a dishwasher!
• Do not use any sharp, pointed, abrasive or caustic cleaning products,
chemicals or hard brushes!
Maintenance
• The electronic components of each smoke alarm are subject to ageing.
In addition, insect screens and smoke measure chambers will inevi-
tably become contaminated over time.
• Operating life of the device:
The smoke alarm must be replaced no later than 10 years + 6 months
after the manufacturing date.

Warranty

• ABUS products are designed and manufactured with great care and
tested in accordance with applicable regulations.
• The warranty extends solely to defects that can be attributed to faulty
materials or manufacturing at the time of purchase. If it can be proved
that materials or manufacturing are faulty, the warranty provider agrees
to repair or replace the smoke alarm at their own discretion.
• In such cases the warranty will end upon expiry of the original warranty
period of 2 years. Any further claims are expressly excluded.
• The built-in or included batteries are not covered by the warranty.
• ABUS accepts no liability for defects or damage arising from external
influences (e. g. through transport, excessive force, incorrect operation),
improper use, normal wear and tear or non-observance of this manual.
• When making a warranty claim, the faulty smoke alarm should be
Care and maintenance | Warranty
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