Smoke Alarm Firex Optical Hard Wired Alkaline Battery Backup

Enhance your home or commercial fire safety system with the Firex Optical Smoke Alarm, designed for fast and reliable detection of slow-smouldering fires. This hard-wired smoke alarm includes a 9V alkaline battery backup, ensuring continuous protection even during power outages. Its advanced optical sensor technology detects smoke particles using light scatter, making it especially effective in areas prone to smouldering fires such as bedrooms and living rooms.

Perfect for interconnected alarm systems, the Firex Optical Alarm allows you to link up to 23 compatible units, ensuring a comprehensive response throughout your property. With features like alarm memory, dust compensation, tamper-resistant lock, and a combined Test/Hush button, it offers maximum safety with minimal maintenance. Easy installation and a durable design make it a smart choice for long-term fire protection.

Technical Specification

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• Mounting Method: Surface mounting

• Primary Power Supply: Mains power (230V AC)

• Backup Battery: 9V Alkaline battery included

• Sensor Type: Optical sensor with circular lateral chamber

• Detection Technology: Infrared light scatter

• Alarm Volume: Loud and clear alert (typically 85 dB at 3m)

• Diameter: 127 mm

• Interconnectivity: Interlink up to 23 Firex hard-wired alarms

• Alarm Memory: Identifies which unit was triggered first

• Energy Efficiency: Reduced power consumption

• False Alarm Reduction: Dust compensation and insect-resistant design

• Test/Hush Function: Combined button for easy testing and silencing nuisance alarms

• Tamper Resistance: Locking device prevents unauthorized removal

• Reset Function: Auto-reset after activation

• Connector Type: Push-in/snap-fit with 150mm flying leads (included)

Compliant and dependable, the Firex Optical Smoke Alarm delivers reliable fire detection with intelligent features and easy installation—ideal for homeowners, landlords, and property managers looking for trusted fire safety.