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Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm with Alkaline Back-up Battery - BRK 7010BE
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The BRK 7010BE mains powered optical smoke alarm is suitable for installations needing to comply with BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D2. Fitted with a replaceable 9V alkaline back-up battery in case of mains failure, this alarm can be hardwire interlinked with up to 12 compatible smoke alarms and 6 heat alarms to provide a simultaneous warning in an emergency situation. The alarm features a combined test and silence button and a visual LED to indicate power and that the unit is fully operational. This alarm also has a battery drawer which resists closing unless a battery is installed, warning the user that the unit will not operate under AC power without a battery.
- Power: 230V mains powered smoke alarm
- Backup Battery: 9V alkaline back-up battery (included)
- Warranty: 5 year warranty
- Suitable for BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D2 installations
- Hardwire interlink with up to 12 compatible smoke and 6 compatible heat alarms
- CE marked and Kitemarked to BS EN 14604: 2005
- Integrated 'safety device' to discourage fitting without a battery
- Patented ceiling entry smoke detection system
- Combined test and silence button
- Recommended replacement for BRK 86RACE alarms
- Easy to perform a full check (circuit, horn, battery and sensor)
- Visual LED to indicate power and functionality
- Supplied with fixings; 2 x screws and 2 x rawl plugs
- Product warranty and life commences from date of purchase
- This alarm is also suitable for the updated 2022 Scottish legislation for fire alarms in homes
The table below shows all the units that can interlink with the BRK 7010BE and 7010LBE smoke alarms.
Alarms from the Same Series
| Model Number | Type of unit | Type of interlink |
|---|---|---|
| 7010BE | Optical Smoke Alarm | Hard wire interlink |
| 7010LBE | Optical Smoke Alarm | Hard wire interlink |
Compatible 600 Series Alarms
| Model Number | Type of unit | Type of interlink |
|---|---|---|
| 670MBX | Ionisation Smoke Alarm | Hard wire interlink |
| 660MBX | Optical Smoke Alarm | Hard wire interlink |
| 690MBX | Heat Alarm | Hard wire interlink |
Compatible 700 Series Alarms
| Model Number | Type of unit | Type of interlink |
|---|---|---|
| 770MRL | Ionisation Smoke Alarm | Hard wire interlink |
| 760MRL | Optical Smoke Alarm | Hard wire interlink |
| 790MRL | Heat Alarm | Hard wire interlink |
| Product Code | BK7010BE |
|---|---|
| Alternative Product Codes | BK7010BE, 7010BE, 86RACE |
| Brand | BRK |
| Back-Up Battery | 9V Alkaline |
| Dimensions (HxDia) | 48x127mm |
| Operating Temperature | +4°C to +38°C |
| Relative Humidity | 10% to 85% |
| Sound Output | 85dB |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Weight | 0.24kg |
| Product Datasheets |
Q. What sort of smoke alarm system would I need to install for a HMO?
A.
BS 5839-6 recommends that one or two storey HMOs with an individual floor area of no more than 200sqm (not the total of both floors) should have a Grade D smoke alarm system installed. Grade D refers to mains powered smoke alarms with a back up battery power supply. The alarms can be interlinked either by wire or by radio signal and the system does not require a separate fire alarm panel. For HMOs of 3 storey or higher, a Grade A panel system would need to be installed. This can cover the whole of the building, or can be used just for the communal areas with a separate Grade D system installed for the individual dwellings. For both applications, the level of cover should be a minimum of LD3 (in all escape routes) but this may change according to the fire risk assessment.
Q. Can a smoke alarm be fitted with a sticky adhesive pad in a let property?
A.
The sticky pad is suitable for all battery operated smoke alarms. However, we cannot judge if battery alarms are suitable for your let property, as let properties usually require mains powered alarms. There is some advice to this in the governments guides to fire risk assessments. http://www.safelincs.co.uk/Fire-Risk-Assessment/ Also see the LACoRS guide for let properties.
Customer Reviews
11 customers have given this product an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5
Reviews by real customers
All of our product reviews are written by real customers that have purchased this product from us and are published without modification.Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: A B
Really good, seems to do the job. Hopefully I'll never have to find out
Published on: 19th October 2020
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by:
A perfect retro-fit for my old 86RACEMP alarms Old 86RACEMP smoke detectors had failed, these new one's have the same port and so the wire just plugs straight in. You can change the wire if you desire as one is supplied in the package. Slight hole adjustment needed for my ceiling screws to attach the bracket, but no problem.
Published on: 11th June 2020
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by:
Productdoes the job well
Published on: 28th May 2020
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