Wireless Interlinked Smoke and Heat Alarm - Volcano - CO11R
This bundle includes interlinked smoke and heat alarms from Volcano, designed to enhance your home...This bundle includes interlinked smoke and heat alarms from Volcano, designed to enhance your home safety. The CO11R model can be linked with other Volcano SM11R8 Alarms for comprehensive coverage. This set is compliant with new Scottish regulations, featuring a heat alarm suitable for kitchens to prevent false alarms from cooking fumes, while smoke alarms can be placed in living areas, hallways, and basements. The alarms are pre-linked for easy setup, eliminating the need for complex installation. Enjoy 10 years of battery life with the energy-efficient lithium battery, providing continuous protection even during power outages. Up to 30 wireless alarms can be linked together, ensuring that if one alarm detects a hazard, all others will sound. The wireless networking has a range of 100m. Installation is simple, with no wiring required; just mount them on a wall or ceiling and press the test/mute button to connect. These alarms work without the need for an app or Wi-Fi. The large test/mute button is easily accessible, even with a pole, offering convenience and safety, especially for the elderly. Equipped with a photoelectric sensor for faster smoke detection and a thermistor for heat detection, these alarms provide immediate alerts with an 85 dB sound and a flashing LED display. The package includes CR14505*2 Lithium Batteries and comes with a 10-year warranty. Weight: 1.10231131 Pounds.
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This guide is for homeowners and renters seeking enhanced home safety with an easy-to-install, interlinked alarm system. The Volcano CO11R bundle offers dual smoke and heat detection, compliant with new Scottish regulations and ideal for comprehensive coverage across various rooms, including kitchens. While it provides reliable, long-lasting protection with a 10-year battery and wireless interlinking of up to 30 units, it requires manual testing and does not integrate with smart home systems or apps.
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Model Part Number
CO11R
Brand
Volcano
Extended Product Information
FAQs
How do I clean the Volcano CO11R alarm?
Gently wipe the exterior of the alarm with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using liquid cleaners, solvents, or sprays, as they can damage the sensors or housing.
What is the warranty period for this product?
The Volcano CO11R alarm comes with a 10-year warranty, corresponding to the expected life of the sealed battery.
Can I link these alarms with other brands?
No, the Volcano CO11R alarms are designed to be wirelessly interlinked only with other compatible Volcano SM11R8 alarms.
Do I need an app or Wi-Fi to use this system?
No, this alarm system operates independently and does not require any app, Wi-Fi connection, or subscription.
Where should I place the heat alarm versus the smoke alarm?
The heat alarm (CO11R) is best placed in the kitchen to avoid false alarms from cooking fumes. Smoke alarms (SM11R8) are suitable for hallways, living areas, and basements.
How many alarms can be linked together?
You can wirelessly link up to 30 Volcano alarms together within a range of 100 meters.
What happens when one alarm sounds?
When one alarm detects smoke or heat, all wirelessly linked alarms will sound simultaneously, providing an early and widespread warning.
How do I know when to replace the alarm?
The alarms have a 10-year lifespan from the date of purchase or manufacture. Replace the entire unit after 10 years, or if it malfunctions or indicates a low battery before its expected lifespan.
Troubleshooting
Alarm does not sound when test button is pressed
Ensure batteries are correctly installed and charged. If the unit is old, the battery may have depleted; replace the entire alarm unit as the batteries are sealed.
Alarms are not interlinking
Ensure all alarms are within the 100m wireless range. Verify that you are following the correct interlinking procedure (pressing and holding the test/mute button for 5 seconds on each unit sequentially). Check that all units are compatible Volcano SM11R8 models.
Frequent nuisance alarms (e.g., from cooking)
Ensure the heat alarm (CO11R) is used in the kitchen as intended. If a smoke alarm is in the kitchen, relocate it and use the heat alarm instead. Avoid placing smoke alarms too close to cooking appliances.
Low battery warning chirp
The sealed lithium batteries are designed for 10 years. If a chirp indicates a low battery before this period, or upon reaching the end of its lifespan, the entire unit must be replaced.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Meets new Scottish safety regulations for alarms.
Heat alarm prevents false alarms in kitchens.
Simple, wireless interlinking setup.
Long 10-year battery life.
No reliance on apps or Wi-Fi.
Combines smoke and heat detection.
Cons
Cannot be integrated with smart home systems.
Requires manual regular testing.
Limited to Volcano branded interlinkable alarms.
Wireless range is limited to 100m.
No remote notification of alerts.
Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup:
Mounting: Securely attach the alarms to ceilings or walls in recommended locations using the provided mounting hardware. Ensure they are within the 100m wireless range if interlinking multiple units.
Power Up: Insert the included CR14505 Lithium Batteries into each unit.
Interlinking (if applicable): If you have multiple Volcano interlinkable alarms, press and hold the test/mute button on one alarm for 5 seconds. Then, within 60 seconds, press and hold the test/mute button on the next alarm for 5 seconds. Repeat for all alarms you wish to link. A confirmation sound indicates a successful link.
Testing: Press the test/mute button on each alarm to ensure it sounds and all linked alarms respond. Perform this test monthly.
Compatibility:
The CO11R model can be wirelessly linked with other Volcano SM11R8 Alarms.
Up to 30 alarms can be interlinked.
The system does not require Wi-Fi or a smartphone app to function.
Care:
Cleaning: Gently wipe the exterior of the alarms with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents or cleaning agents, as they can damage the plastic or sensors.
Testing: Test the alarms monthly by pressing the test button to ensure the sounder and interlink function correctly.
Battery Replacement: The lithium batteries are sealed and designed to last 10 years. Replace the entire unit after the 10-year lifespan or if the battery fails before then.