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Q: My FireAngel SI 601, SI 610, WSI 601 smoke alarm chirps every 40 seconds after I install the battery. Why is this?
Q: My FireAngel smoke alarm activates when no smoke is visible/I experience frequent unwanted alarms. Why is this?
Q: I have just activated my CO 808 or CO 828 and the LED is not flashing, is there a problem?
Q: What do I do if I want to disable my PS 101 if I am moving house or will be away for a long period of time?
Q: What do I do if I suspect a leak of CO in my property?
Q: My FireAngel SI 601 or WSI 601 smoke alarm goes into alarm when first connecting the battery. Why?
Q: My FireAngel SI 610 smoke alarm goes into alarm when first connecting the alarm to the backing plate. Why?
Q: My FireAngel SI 610 or SO 610 alarm does not sound during testing. Why is this?
Q: What if I want to silence my FireAngel PS 101 smoke alarm but I have discarded the disabling ribbon?
Q: My CO 828 or WCO 628 alarm is displaying 0ppm (parts per million), is this normal?
Q: Where should I position the CO 1 patch?
Q: How long does each CO 1 patch last for?
Q: How should the CO 1 patch be disposed of?
Q: It says on the back of the CO 1 patch that it should not be exposed to Halogens, Ammoniac Gases, Nitrous Gases or Chlorine. What are common sources that can give off these gases?
Q: Can I use my CO 808, CO 808S, CO 828 or WCO-628 alarm in a caravan, mobile home or motor home?
Q: Can I use my CO 808, CO 808S, CO 828 or WCO-628 alarm in a boat?
Q: Will my CO 808, CO 808S, CO 828 or WCO 628 alarm detect methane, Liquid Propane Gas (LPG), carbon dioxide or any other type of gas?
Q: Can I test the sensor of my CO 808 or CO 828 alarm with a match or a candle?
Q: How long does it take to get a reading on my CO 828 or WCO 628 using a cigarette or incense stick?
Q: My WCO 628 will not connect to my Wi-Safe receiving unit (WBS 616, WVP 626, WFS 627, WFSVP 629)
Q: What type of cable should I use for the interconnect cable on my EZ 212 smoke alarm?
Q: I have just installed my EZ 212 alarm as per one of the wiring schematics shown in the user manual but my alarm is chirping, is this right?
Q: Can I connect my FireAngel EZ 212 alarms to any other manufacturers alarms?
Q: I have just switched the power on to my EZ 212 smoke alarms but realised that I have wired them up incorrectly, have I damaged the alarm?
Q: Can I use my EZ 212 with a circuit that includes a strip light?
Q: How long do I need to shake the Fire Extinguisher for before I can use it to tackle a fire?
Q: Where can I find the expiry date on the Fire Extinguisher?
Q: Do I need to service my FireAngel FE 909?
Q: What is the ABF fire rating on my FE 909 Fire Extinguisher
Q: Can I use my FireAngel FE 909 Fire Extinguisher on an electrical fire?
Q: Will the PS 101 Alarm work with the light switched off?
Q: Can I use my PS 101 in a light with a dimmer switch?
Q: Can I use the PS 101 Alarm with standard or table lamps?
Q: The bayonet pin in my PS 101 Smoke Alarm is loose. Is this right?
Q: I’m having trouble fitting my PS 101 smoke alarm into a light fitting.
Q: When I reset my PS 101 by flicking the light switch off then on twice it chirps every minute.
Q: The low battery warning chirps when I remove the disabling ribbon from my PS 101.
Q: My PS 101 smoke alarm goes into alarm mode when I remove the disabling ribbon.
Q: What do I do if my FireAngel PS 101 continues to alarm for no apparent reason?
Q: Can I use my FireAngel PS 101 smoke alarm without a light bulb?
Q: When using my FireAngel PS 101 smoke alarm can I leave the light permanently switched on?
Q: Does the one hour per week charging time for my FireAngel PS 101 need to be in one sitting?
Q: Will my PS 101 smoke alarm affect my wiring?
Q: Can I use the PS 101 smoke alarm with long-life, low energy, bulbs?
Q: Why can I only use a maximum of a 60-watt rated bulb with my PS 101?
Q: I have a screw type fitting light socket. Can I use the PS 101 in it?
Q: How much energy does the PS 101 consume (how much will it cost to run)?
Q: My FireAngel SI 610 smoke alarm goes into alarm when first fitting the mounting plate. Why does this happen?
Q: The sticker on the back of my FireAngel SI 601, SO 601, SI 610, SO 610 or WSI 601 smoke alarm is getting caught when I try to connect it to the base plate. Should I remove the sticker?
Q: My WSI 601, WSO 601 will not connect to my Wi-Safe receiving unit (WBS 616, WVP 626, WFS 627, WFSVP 629)
Q: Will my Wi-Safe WSI 601 or WSO 601 smoke alarms interconnect (i.e. communicate with each other)?
Q: The Power indicator light is not illuminated when the Warning Handset of my WBS 616 is in the cradle.
Q: While trying to connect an alarm to the WBS 616 Warning Handset there is no response.
Q: The WBS 616 Warning Handset “chirps” but the “low battery” light flashes once per minute.
Q: The WBS 616 Warning Handset “chirps” and the “low battery” light does NOT flash.
Q: The WBS 616 Warning Handset “chirps” and the “Signal Failure” light flashes once per minute.
Q: The Warning Handset does not respond to an alarm that is being tested.
Q: What is the range of the Wi-Safe System?
Q: If I switch off the mains power or move the WBS 616, WVP 626, WFS 627 or WFSVP 629 will it reset the handset memory?
Q: How many smoke/carbon monoxide alarms can be connected to each Wi-Safe receiving product (WBS 616, WVP 626, WFS 627 or WFSVP 629)?
Q: Upon connection of the rechargeable battery to my WVP 626, WFS 627 or WFSVP 629 the yellow LED flashes twice every 5 seconds.
Q: What if the AC (Mains) Power indicator light is not illuminated on my WVP 626, WFS 627 or WFSVP 629?
Q: What if the Yellow LED is flashing once every 5 seconds on my WVP 626, WFS 627 or WFSVP 629?
Q: What if the Yellow LED on my WVP 626, WFS 627 or WFSVP 629 is flashing rapidly and continuously?
Q: I cannot press the learn button/ cannot instigate learn mode on my WVP 626, WFS 627 or WFSVP 629
Q: When testing the my Wi-Safe system, the length of time that the Strobe flashes and the Vibrating Pad vibrates for on my WFSVP 629 varies
Q: My WFSVP 629 Strobe and Vibrating Alert System does not respond to an alarm that is being tested.
Q: While connecting an alarm to my WVP 626, WFS 627 or WFSVP 629, the LEDs on the Receiver Box do not slow down.
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