12. FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE (Limited)
Ei Electronics, guarantees this smoke alarm for five years from date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship. This guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use and service, and does not include damage resulting from accident, neglect,
Do not interfere with the smoke alarm or attempt to tamper
with it. This will invalidate the guarantee, but more important-
ly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards.
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights as a con-
sumer.
13.What is the best Smoke Alarm Optical or Ionisaton ?
Both types respond in all standard fires but each type may
respond faster to particular fires as shown. For dual protection
install each type.
Optical Sensor | Ion Sensor |
Best for slow smouldering fires | Best for fast flaming fires |
- large smoke particles | - small smoke particles |
The Home Office (UK) states (in FB2):
“If your home has more than one floor, at least one alarm should be fitted on each level. In this case a combination of Optical & Ionisation alarms, preferably interconnected, will give best protection”.
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