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Moisture comes from a variety of sources, including human activity, breathing and architectural design problems. Air that’s too dry dries out the respiratory tract, and humidity that’s too high promotes allergies. Ideally, the humidity level in an enclosed space should be between 40% and 60%.
Heat – Why have a heat detector (DAAT)?The heat detector (DAAT) identifies rapid temperature changes that could indicate the start of a fire. This product monitors rooms such as kitchens, garages and laundry rooms, where smoke detectors (DAAF) cannot be installed.
Accessories – What’s the REMOTE and REMOTE+ remote control for?The REMOTE and REMOTE+ remote control is used to operate ORIGIN, ORIGIN+ smoke detectors or AIR, AIR+ carbon monoxide detectors. The remote control can stop the alarm and/or put the detectors on standby for a few minutes. A single REMOTE or REMOTE+ remote control can operate the detectors in all homes. The REMOTE remote control […]
Security – Why use a professional-grade detector?Our detectors are certified by the LNE (Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d’Essais), giving them a high level of safety and performance. Factory-tested, our products are compatible with regulatory devices.
Temperature – Where is the best place to install my detector?In an enclosed space, heat rises and stagnates at the ceiling, where the temperature is de facto a little higher than in the rest of the room. To ensure correct measurement of ambient temperature, we recommend mounting the detector on a wall 50 cm below the ceiling.
Safety – How to interpret the different signals emitted by the CO detector?The detector can emit various visual (LED flashing) and/or audible (beep) signals: Normal operation: one green/minute LED flash Audible alarm mode: one red LED flash/second + one beep/second Audible alarm pause mode: one red LED flash/second Low battery: one flashing orange LED + one beep/minute Malfunction: one green LED flash/minute + two orange LED flashes/minute […]
CO – Why have a carbon monoxide detector?The carbon monoxide detector (DAACO) can quickly detect high concentrations of this gas in the air and warn occupants of a room so they can take appropriate action. This gas is odorless, invisible and toxic: inhaling CO can trigger headaches, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and can even be fatal. Carbon monoxide emissions The source […]
Safety – How do I interconnect my detectors?To interconnect ORIGIN / GUARD smoke detectors or AIR carbon monoxide detectors, simply press : Press the central button of the first detector twice Press the central button of the second detector twice An orange LED appears on each product. When the devices are connected, the LEDs on both detectors go out. To add an […]
Safety – What should I do with my end-of-life detector?Our sealed-battery detectors are fitted with a battery with a maximum life of 10 years under normal conditions of use (with proper product maintenance). The detector battery is not replaceable. The end of battery life means you need to replace your detector. On replaceable-battery detectors, you can change the battery whenever you need to. The […]
Smoke – How do I install and maintain my smoke detector?Check beforehand the precautions and limits of use of the detector, as well as the maintenance recommendations given in the user manual. The presence of dust, the immediate proximity of an artificial light source, or nearby air movement caused by a convector, air-conditioning or ventilation unit, can cause the detector to go off for no […]
Smoke – What is the warranty on my smoke detector?For all new products purchased, the company offers a commercial warranty on the durability of “Autonomous Warning Detectors” within the European Union, covering product defects with regard to the functions for which the detector was designed, in compliance with applicable standards, for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. This longer-term guarantee […]
Security – How do I deactivate my detector?WARNING: for your own safety, do not disable your detector if it is operating correctly! To switch off a sealed-battery detector, simply take a paper clip, insert it into the square hole at the back of the product, and pull slightly to raise the switch. If the detector has a changeable battery, simply remove the […]