Autonomous fire alarm - effective and reliable protection for your home!

Why is an autonomous fire alarm needed in every home? To get an answer to this question, consider: would you like to know about a fire starting in your apartment or house in a timely manner? And is there a chance to detect a fire in the house at night, when a person is asleep and cannot smell smoke? It would seem that the answer is obvious. And it is not for nothing that people have long said: "A thief will pass by - he will leave the walls, fire will pass by - it will take everything and leave an ash heap."

But, at the same time, most people are confident that a fire can happen anywhere, but not with them; many say that we do not drink or smoke, so we do not need a fire alarm. However, fires do not only happen for this reason. A short circuit of electrical wiring, a furnace not repaired in time, a forgotten iron or food being cooked on a stove left unattended, children playing with fire - this is far from a complete list of the causes of fires that are constantly featured in the reports of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Practice shows that in households equipped with autonomous fire alarms, the safety level of the people living in them is many times higher.

An autonomous fire alarm (AFA) is designed to automatically detect a fire (smoke) and alert about it. The device can alert about a fire independently or as part of an autonomous fire alarm system. The AFA is called autonomous because its design is such that it does not require connection to an electrical circuit and connection to a control panel to operate. Inside the plastic case, there is a power source - a "Krona" type battery and components necessary for detecting a fire and directly alerting about it. AFAs should be installed in all living rooms (except the kitchen) of households.

It is very important to choose the right installation location for the alarm. It is recommended to install the AFA in the central part of the ceiling with a slight shift towards the window or door – where there is constant air exchange.

The installation of the detector itself does not require special knowledge or skills. A detailed instruction manual is included with it, containing all the necessary information on installation, design, and operating rules. The device does not spoil the interior at all; its mounting plate is fixed to the ceiling with screws, and then the autonomous smoke detector is installed (by turning clockwise until it stops). For disassembly, simply turn the device counterclockwise.

A flashing red LED signal located on the API housing indicates its proper functioning and standby mode. Upon detecting smoke, the API emits an intermittent audible alarm with a steady red LED light. To stop the detector's audible alarm, eliminate the source of smoke and ventilate the room.

During the operation of the API, it is necessary to carry out its maintenance, which consists of cleaning the detector's optical system using a hairdryer on a cold setting at maximum power. Without disassembling the detector, direct the air stream onto the protective grille of the optical element. Cleaning should be performed at least once a year and after each false alarm. It is also necessary to regularly replace the power source. The detector will indicate when it is time to do this by emitting a continuous short audible signal.

To protect yourself and your loved ones from fires, take precautionary measures for the fire safety of your property in advance. And remember that one of the effective measures is the installation of autonomous smoke detectors!