FireAngel is a market leader in smoke and heat alarms/detectors with over 90% of the UK’s Fire and Rescue Service putting their trust in FireAngel home safety devices.
Reasons for this include:
- In-house and third-party testing on all devices to ensure the highest quality, assured safety and protection standards.
- Testing of all devices and sensors in real smoke to ensure a rapid response to fires.
- All device batteries are tested for endurance and operation, with batteries carefully chosen for each product.
Within the Building Regulations, fire safety is of utmost importance, with requirements on identifying early signs of fires, escape routes, preventing the spread of fire, and providing access to firefighting facilities.
Hence, it is paramount to invest in the best quality and most appropriate fire detection devices. And, ensuring they are regularly tested and maintained is just as important!
FireAngel Heat Alarms
Heat alarms are designed to detect temperature rises to avoid false alarms in areas prone to nuisance alarms. Heat alarms are ideal for kitchens, where smoke from cooking often triggers smoke alarms unnecessarily. Instead, they alert you only when the temperature rises to a level that could indicate a fire. This allows for early fire warnings without the risk of nuisance alarms.
The FireAngel HW1-PF-T Mains Powered Thermistor Heat Alarm with Push-Fit Base
This 230V mains-powered enhanced kitchen heat alarm uses integral high-performance Thermistor heat sensor technology to detect an increase in temperature. It also provides an advanced class A2 detection in kitchens, garages and attics to ensure quick responses.
FireAngel HW1-PF-T Mains Powered Thermistor Heat Alarm with Push-Fit Base
It comes with a push-fit base that ensures a secure connection to the base unit, for a speedy alarm installation. In addition, it can hardwire interconnect with up to 12 smoke, carbon monoxide and heat units or wirelessly interconnect with up to 50 alarms using the FireAngel RF interlink base. The ability to interconnect multiple devices means when one device triggers, all other interconnected devices will also activate.
Other features include:
- Large central test button for easy and accessible weekly testing.
- A silence button.
- LED operating power and fault/alarm indicators.
- A replaceable 9V battery back-up with a low battery warning indicator.
FireAngel Smoke Alarms
FireAngel smoke alarms quickly detect all types of fire, alerting users of the presence of any smouldering fire. One feature that sets FireAngel smoke alarms apart is their multi-sensor optical sensing technology, which over 90% of the UK Fire and Rescue services use. They also come with a range of features and capabilities for optimum performance.
FireAngel SM-SN-1 | 10 Year Mains Powered Multi-Sensor Smoke Alarm with Backup Lithium Battery, White
This 230V mains-powered smoke alarm detects slow smouldering fires commonly caused by electrical fires, alerting users at the earliest sign of a fire using the latest optical smoke-sensing technology.
This smoke alarm features a 10 year sealed for life lithium Panasonic battery back-up so it can help protect you even when its disconnected from the mains.
Another key feature of the SM-SN-1 smoke alarm is its ability to hardwire and wirelessly interconnect with other devices. This feature allows users to wirelessly connect up to 50 alarms with the FireAngel RF interlink base on a single network, or hardwire interconnect with up to 12 smoke, heat and carbon monoxide units. When one alarm is triggered, all other interconnected devices also activate.
Other features include:
- LED operating indications for power, fault and alarm.
- Large central test and Smart Silent and locate buttons.
- Secondary backup buzzer.
FireAngel Carbon Monoxide Alarm
FireAngel carbon monoxide alarms have a high-performance electrochemical sensor designed to detect the presence of carbon monoxide (CO).
Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer because it is colourless, odourless, and nearly impossible to detect. It is a highly poisonous gas which can result in paralysis, brain damage, and even death if undetected.
In England and Wales, approximately 40 deaths and 200 to 250 non-fatal carbon monoxide poisonings each year, resulting in hospital admission.
In addition, the ‘CO-Gas Safety’s’ data on unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning from all carbon-based fuels also highlights the grave fact that there are roughly 30 deaths per year from carbon monoxide poisoning. Hence all the data and research point to the huge dangers of undetected carbon monoxide gases.
So, where can carbon monoxide gas come from in the home:
- Fires.
- Gasoline-powered generators.
- Indoor charcoal grills.
- Wood or coal-burning fires.
- Long burners.
Fortunately, there are carbon monoxide alarms and detectors designed to minimise and prevent the risk of carbon monoxide poising, with FireAngel carbon monoxide alarms featuring the latest and highest quality sensors that provide fast response alerts of the presence of carbon monoxide.
The FireAngel CW1-PF-T Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Push-Fit Base
Is a ceiling-mounted 230V AC carbon monoxide alarm specifically designed to provide early warnings of the presence of carbon monoxide gas. Its advanced electrochemical sensing technology ensures that it can detect the presence of CO with great accuracy, making it a valuable, lifesaving device.
It is important to note that fuel-burning appliances such as gasoline-powered generators, indoor charcoal grills, wood or coal-burning fires and log burners, are common everyday sources of carbon monoxide. Therefore, it is crucial that they are regularly checked by professional engineers. If any faults are noticed, they are to be replaced immediately!
As well as being fitted with advanced electrochemical sensing technology, the FireAngel CW1-PF-T is calibrated and tested in CO gas, designed to accurately measure low levels of CO to provide the earliest warning. This is an accurate and proven method of sensing carbon monoxide.
Other features include:
- LED power, fault and alarm operating indicators.
- Large central test button for easy weekly testing.
- A unique push-fit base for a fast and secure, time and money-saving installation.
- Ability to hardwire interconnect with up to 12 smoke (SW1), heat (HW1) & carbon monoxide (CW1) alarms as well as wirelessly connect with the FireAngel RF interlink base to include up to 50 alarms on a single network.
- Safety clip to prevent the installation of the alarm without the battery installed.
FireAngel Radio Link
FireAngel radio links are designed for individuals that may not be able to easily access nor test fire safety alarms. With FireAngel radio links, you can connect up to 50 other smart FireAngel devices. It can also be used with other FireAngel smart RF-ready devices.
All FireAngel radio links come complete with test, memory, locate, and silence functions for optimum performance.
The FireAngel FS1524W2-T Smart Wireless Alarm Test, Silence, Locate RF Control Unit with Ten Year Lithium Battery
Features smart RF technology which allows interlinking with up to 50 FireAngel smart RF products without the need to physically press each alarm. It is suitable for users who may not be able to easily test or access alarms such as the elderly, disabled, or people in properties with high ceilings.
FireAngel FS1524W2-T Smart Wireless Alarm Test, Silence, Locate RF Control Unit with Ten Year Lithium Battery
Which alarm sensor goes where?
Heat Alarms
These are ideal in areas where dust, fumes, and moisture can cause nuisance alarms such as kitchens, laundry and boiler rooms, lofts, and garages.
According to the latest British Standards, place heat alarms on the ceiling, centrally in the room, within 3M of every escape door and bedroom door to ensure audibility. They also recommend 300mm from walls & light fittings to minimise the risk of blocked airways from installation in ‘dead air’ spaces. In buildings with peaked and sloped ceilings, position heat alarms 150mm vertically down from the apex.
In addition, the UK Fire and Rescue services advise that you always install heat alarms in kitchens as part of your home’s fire protection system.
Smoke Alarms
These are suitable for most rooms, particularly rooms used regularly and with a 4 °C and 38 °C room temperature. They recommend using in all circulation areas, such as landings, hallways and bedrooms, airing/meter cupboards, and sitting rooms.
The latest British standards recommend the same installation guides as heat alarms. They especially recommend positioning alrms between high-risk rooms and bedrooms. Additionally, in buildings with peaked or sloped ceilings, install smoke alarms at a maximum of 600mm vertically down from the apex.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
To protect your home and loved ones from the silent killer known as carbon monoxide, install carbon monoxide alarms in all rooms with fuel-burning appliances, such as the kitchen, living room, and bedroom.
Additionally, the British EN50292 Standards recommend installing carbon monoxide alarms between 1m and 3m from all potential sources of carbon monoxide (fuel-burning appliances) and 300mm from walls and light fittings. If you place the alarm near fuel-burning appliances in confined spaces such as a boiler room, position it on the ceiling immediately outside the room. Furthermore, even without fuel-burning appliances, place the alarm at breathing height such as your bed’s head height.
Overall, positioning the right smoke alarms in the appropriate locations is paramount to ensuring maximum protection and minimal nuisance alarms. Most importantly, note that where you position smoke and heat alarms MUST comply with BS5839:6 or relevant Building Regulation standards.