Designed for use in kitchens and garages, the BRK 690RF is a mains powered radio-interlinked heat alarm that detects significant increases in room temperature. Its radio-frequency base plate allows the BRK 690RF to wirelessly interlink with up to 50 other alarms within a single system, providing you with the earliest possible warning of fire.
230V mains powered with 9V alkaline back-up battery (included)
Kitemarked to BS 5446-2
Suitable for installations complying with BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D2
Consists of a BRK 690MBX heat alarm and a radio-frequency base plate
Wireless interlinking - requires no cables between units
Up to 50 alarms can be interlinked in a single system
Suitable for kitchens and garages
Detects rapid increases in room temperature
Test button feature
Radio-frequency range: 150m in free space, 30m in buildings
5 year manufacturer's warranty
Supplied with fixings; 2 x screws and 2 x rawl plugs
Q. I want to install an interlinked smoke alarm system throughout my home, but what type of smoke alarms do I need in different rooms?
A.
We recommend a heat alarm in the kitchen, optical alarms in living rooms and hallway and ionisation alarms on landings.
Q. Why do your mains powered alarms have batteries?
A.
All our mains powered alarms have a battery backup. Although mains powered alarms without this option do exist (BS5839 part 6 grade E), we regard them as far too dangerous, as a lot of fires are caused by electrical faults leaving the building unprotected against fire if the smoke alarms have no backup battery. With our mains powered alarms you will always be protected.
Q. What is the best way to test my alarm?
A.
We recommend testing alarms by pressing the test button built-in to the unit, as this is designed to simulate the detection of the target stimuli (usually smoke, heat, or CO) at the alarm sensor. You should test your alarms regularly to ensure they are protecting building occupants, preferably every week. For more detailed guidance, check the manual included with your alarm.
Q. Are there any restrictions to the distance a radio-interlinked smoke alarm will work?
A.
Most radio-interlinked alarms have a range of 150 meters in an open space and up to 30 meters in buildings. The thickness of the walls and partitions will affect the travel distance of the signal.
Q. How long do smoke alarms last before needing replacement?
A.
It is recommended that smoke alarms are replaced after 10 years. This is because the sensors in the smoke alarms become less sensitive and may not activate when a fire is present.