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

Why is an autonomous fire alarm needed in every home? To answer this question, consider: would you like to be notified in time about a fire starting in your apartment or house? 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 the answer is obvious. And it is not for nothing that people have long said: "A thief will pass by and leave the walls, fire will pass by and take everything, leaving only ashes."

However, at the same time, most people are convinced that a fire can happen anywhere, but not with them. Many say that they do not drink or smoke, so they do not need a fire alarm. But fires do not only happen for this reason. Short circuits in electrical wiring, a stove not repaired in time, an iron left on, or food cooking on a stove left unattended, children playing with fire – this is far from a complete list of fire causes that are constantly featured in the reports of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Practice shows that in homes equipped with autonomous fire alarms, the safety level of the residents 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. An AFA is called autonomous because its design is such that it does not require connection to an electrical circuit or a control panel to operate. Inside the plastic casing, there is a power source – a "Krona" type battery – and components necessary for fire detection and direct notification. AFAs should be installed in all living rooms (except the kitchen) of a dwelling.

It is very important to choose the correct installation location for the alarm. It is recommended to install the AFA in the central part of the ceiling, slightly shifted towards a 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, 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 smoke source and ventilate the room.

During the operation of the API, it is necessary to perform 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 mesh 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 so by emitting a continuous short audible signal.

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