CAVIUS NANO LIMITED Address: 8 King Street, Te Puke 3119 Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Postal Address: PO Box 111, Papamoa 3118 Bay of Plenty, New Zealand 0800 766 533 info@cavius.co.nz www.cavius.co.nz
CONTENTS ABOUT US 6 THE CAVIUS ADVANTAGE 7 PHOTOELECTRIC VS IONISATION 8 SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES! 9 FAQ S 10 WHERE SHOULD I INSTALL SMOKE AND HEAT ALARMS? 11 DEALING WITH NUISANCE ALARMS 12 40MM CAVIUS 10 YEAR PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM 14 40MM CAVIUS 10 YEAR THERMAL HEAT ALARM 16 WIRELESS FAMILY PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM 18 WIRELESS FAMILY THERMAL HEAT ALARM 20 WIRELESS FAMILY SMART REMOTE 22
4 40MM CAVIUS SMOKE AND THERMAL HEAT ALARMS
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6 CAVIUS NANO LIMITED CAVIUS Nano, a New Zealand company based in the Bay of Plenty, and CAVIUS APS, the Danish parent company, collaborated together to create the world s smallest photoelectric smoke alarm in 2008. This is a unique and significant relationship between a New Zealander and a Danish designer. Battery Life Doubled Originally CAVIUS produced a tiny and sleek smoke alarm which contained a 5 year battery, however in June 2013, we were able to make people s lives that much easier as we introduced a smoke alarm with a 10 year longlife battery. Thermal Heat Alarm Launched Later in November 2013, we designed and produced an alarm which would become a game changer and was seriously needed in homes, the CAVIUS Thermal Heat Alarm. This alarm can be installed directly into a kitchen, laundry or garage. 1 Million Alarms Sold Since then, CAVIUS has sold over 1 million alarms worldwide that continue to help protect homes and save lives. Constant testing in the world s best fire safety laboratories and input from the world s leading fire experts help make CAVIUS alarms not only the smallest but also one of the most trusted. 9 Years of Success 2008 2011 2013 2014 2015 2017 INVENTED LAUNCHED INTO NEW ZEALAND BATTERY LIFE DOUBLED THERMAL HEAT ALARM INVENTED LAUNCHED INTO AUSTRALIA WIRELESS ALARMS LAUNCHED
THE CAVIUS ADVANTAGE 7 Why choose CAVIUS? Because our alarms are superior to other standard designs for more than one reason: Core Technology The world s smallest smoke and heat alarms were designed by a Danish team, who are experienced in developing high quality system smoke alarms to EN547 certification. Design The CAVIUS alarms use the highest quality components to ensure reliability in performance, stability and the alarm will be 100% operational during their lifetime of 10 years. Chamber Size To maintain a high quality performance; CAVIUS invest additional cost in the manufacturing of optical components, amplifiers for the photodiode and a micro controller to carry out signal processing. Performance The performance of the smoke sensor includes a wide smoke entry in all orientations around the alarm. It also includes strong resistance to false alarms due to point sources of contamination, insects, and humidity. Software The software in the CAVIUS smoke alarm includes a fire detection algorithm with features similar to that found in expensive analogue detection systems. The software also includes a calibration routine, which stores a gain factor in flash memory. This is more accurate than the variable resistor set by hand on most other alarms, and much more reliable long term. The software also includes features for selftest, hush mode after alarm, and battery test. Manufacturing During the manufacturing stage, 100% of all CAVIUS alarms are tested in a smoke tunnel to ensure the right calibration and every single piece is checked in an echoic room for sound output test. Samples from each production week are sent to an accredited lab and an external audit company will inspect and test the alarms before shipping them to the retailer. Our factory is audited several times per year from NF, VdS, and ISO. CAVIUS smoke alarms are certified for recreational vehicles where the exposure to different humidity and change in temperature is greater.
8 ARE PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARMS BETTER THAN IONISATION SMOKE ALARMS? YES! Within the fire protection and prevention industry, it is recognised that photoelectric smoke alarms are significantly better at detecting smouldering fires (which are more common in households), whereas ionisation sensors respond marginally faster to flaming fires. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGIES Photoelectric A photoelectric smoke alarm s sensing chamber contains a light emitting diode and a light sensitive receiver. When smoke, or other byproducts of combustion, fills this chamber the light beam is scattered and sets off the alarm. Photoelectric smoke alarms are suitable for living rooms, dining rooms, hallways and bedrooms. This is because these rooms often contain large pieces of furniture such as sofas, chairs, and mattresses, which, while burning, will create more smouldering smoke than intense flame and heat. However photoelectric smoke alarms will recognise both fire stages. This type of smoke alarm is now the internationally recommended solution for household use. Ionised An ionisation type smoke alarm uses radioactive material to ionize air in the sensing chamber. As a result, the air chamber becomes conductive, permitting current to flow between two charged electrodes. When smoke, or other byproducts of combustion enter the chamber, the conductivity of the air within the chamber decreases. When this reduction in conductivity is reduced to a predetermined level, the alarm is set off. For the past decade, it has been recognised around the world from conducting laboratory and field testing that Photoelectric alarms respond significantly faster to smouldering fires (more common). In several countries ionisation alarms have been removed from their Building Code. In Australia, photoelectric smoke alarms are mandated in most states and Queensland have put into legislation that all houses must have photoelectric smoke alarms by 2027.
SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES! 9 By combining stateoftheart electronics and superior product design, CAVIUS has produced the world s smallest Photoelectric Smoke Alarm and Thermal Heat Alarms. After a significant investment building, renovating or redecorating, there is no better way to complement your design than with CAVIUS alarms. The award winning CAVIUS alarms not only have the latest technology but they look great, last a long time and are incredible value for money! The New Zealand Fire Department recommends photoelectric smoke ALARMs and longlife batteries; they also recommend one in every room and on all levels of a building. Both our 40mm and Wireless Family range are much more aesthetically pleasing than the traditional large and unsightly smoke alarms. They are easy to install and activate with the unique Smart Clip ceiling mechanism. They have an audio alert output of 85dB(A) at 3 meters, generating a piercing alarm designed to wake you from your sleep. CAVIUS 30day low battery warning increases your chances of identifying and attending to that flat battery. Both ranges have the intelligent multifunction hush button. This button can be used to test the alarm as well as hush the alarm should a false alarm occur. Once placed in hush mode, the alarm will automatically reactivate after 10 minutes, allowing you time to clear the air. It also emits a regular, dim lowlight flash to let you know the device is active and operating. SAVING MORE LIVES WITH
10 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q How many smoke alarms do I need in my house? A CAVIUS and the New Zealand Fire Department recommend one in every room. To obtain NZ Building Code compliance, contact your local council. Q Why do I have to clean my smoke alarm? A Regardless of brand or type, smoke and fire particles need to reach an alarm s sensing chamber to activate the siren. If dust, grime or insects enter the sensing chamber the alarm may randomly beep or even worse, block the smokes entrance into the alarm resulting in failure to activate. The best way to look after your alarm is by regularly vacuuming your alarm with the brush attachment. You can download our Maintenance Guide on the CAVIUS website for further cleaning advice. Q What battery do I buy in ten years? A None, the battery in the 40mm CAVIUS alarm lasts the lifetime of the alarm and gives you a 30 day low battery warning. All residential smoke alarms expire (by law) after a maximum of ten years from date of manufacture, even alarms hardwired into a security system. Many manufactures of ionisation alarms recommend replacement after five years, as fuel for the sensing chamber lowers. Q What alarm do I install as a landlord? A CAVIUS Smoke Alarms meet the new Tenancy Regulations. After 1st July 2016, tenyear long life Photoelectric alarms must be purchased for installation into all tenancies under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986; this includes boarding houses, caravans or cabins that are tenanted for longer than 28 days. Q If my neighbour and I both have the Wireless Family alarms installed, will both of our alarms go off if activated? A No. When you install your Wireless Family alarms you place them into LEARN/LINK mode initially. You then nominate one alarm as the master, this will send out a unique code to only the alarms in LEARN/LINK mode that are near at the time. You can add further Wireless Family alarms to your home in future, by placing them back into the LEARN/LINK mode process. Q What do the New Zealand Fire Service recommend? A The NZ Fire service strongly recommends longlife photoelectric alarms and has recommended the use of photoelectric over ionisation alarms for ten years. For further information, you can visit their website www.youronlyvoice.co.nz COST COMPARISONS A very simple and easy cost comparison is to consider a lowcost smoke alarm at between $10 and $20. Add to this the cost of replacement batteries at approximately $10 per battery, per annum and after 10 years the total cost would be $120.00. The RRP for the CAVIUS Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with a 10year, longlife battery, is just $49.90. The initial cost may be higher, however, over time CAVIUS proves to be more economical. For further information, you can visit www.legislation.govt.nz
WHERE SHOULD I INSTALL THE SMOKE AND HEAT ALARMS? 11 PLACEMENT: The best place for any smoke alarm is on the ceiling in the centre of the room they are intended to protect. Installation on the wall is not recommended, nor is it recommended to install an alarm within 50cm from the corner where the ceiling and wall join. Corners of rooms and the apex of cathedral ceiling are areas referred to as Dead Air Zones. Oxygen gathers in these areas when smoke starts to form. No smoke alarms will sound when placed in these areas. For more information on installation of your smoke and thermal heat alarms, please watch our installation videos at www.cavius.co.nz/resources Smoke Heat CEILING INSTALLATION: The smoke alarm should be a minimum of 50cm from the wall. For cathedral style ceilings. Ceiling Wall Ceiling Minimum 50cm from wall Minimum 50cm from peak.
12 DEALING WITH NUISANCE ALARMS When it comes to smoke alarms in the kitchen, both ionisation and photoelectric can have their issues. It has been observed that ionisation alarms have a propensity to false alarm when exposed to aerosols produced in the early stages of some cooking activities, prior to noticeable smoke production. Even though photoelectric technology significantly reduces the chances of nuisance alarms, these contaminants result in a buildup in the sensing chamber which can impair performance of a smoke alarm. KITCHEN Over 34% of residential fires start in the kitchen, yet no smoke alarm has been able to be installed directly into the area. That is the reason why CAVIUS designed the Thermal Heat Alarm. By using stateoftheart technology, the Thermal Heat Alarm monitors normal and expected changes in ambient room temperature. If rapid and constant change of temperature increases, the Thermal Heat Alarm will sound. The Thermal Heat Alarm detects flaming fires in two ways. Firstly, it will work to detect slowly developing flaming fires by using a fixed temperature setting. Secondly, where rapid response to fire is vital, rate of rise is used. The Thermal Heat Alarm is designed for areas not suitable to install smoke alarms; kitchens, garages, workshops and laundries.
13 THERE S NO FIRE WITHOUT SMOKE OUR PRODUCTS
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CAVIUS is the world s smallest Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, but has some big features. The aesthetically pleasing Photoelectric Smoke Alarm has a 10 year longlife battery, a penetrating sound at 85 db(a) at 3 meters, a 10 minute pause option, 30 day low battery warning and uses the unique smartclip ceiling mechanism for installation and activation. This environmentally friendly device is great value for money. It is also certified to AS3786, as well as being New Zealand Building Code Complaint. FEATURES 10 Year longlife Duracell battery A penetrating sound at 85 db(a) at 3 meters 10 minute hush button 30 day low battery alert Unique smartclip ceiling mechanism Aesthetically designed Easy installation Environmentally friendly New Zealand Building Code Compliant CERTIFICATIONS AS3786, EN14604 NF292 RoHs Reach ActivFire TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Sensor type: Photoelectric/Optical smoke detection Duracell Battery: Lithium CR123A 3V, 1600mAh Sound level: around 85db at 3 meters Optimal temperature of function: +4ºC to +38ºC Maximum Humidity: +95% Rh noncondensing Ceiling installation 15
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The CAVIUS Thermal Heat Alarm has been designed to warn off flaming fires in the areas not suitable to install smoke alarms; kitchens, garages, workshops or laundries. The alarm monitors normal and expected changes in ambient room temperature. If rapid and constant change of temperature increases, the alarm will sound. The aesthetically pleasing Thermal Heat Alarm has a 10 year longlife battery, a penetrating sound at 85dB(A) at 3 meters, a 10 minute pause option, 30 day low battery warning and uses the unique smartclip ceiling mechanism for installation and activation. This environmentally friendly device is great value for money. FEATURES 10 Year longlife Duracell battery A penetrating sound at 85 db(a) at 3 meters 10 minute hush button 30 Day low battery warning alert Unique smartclip ceiling mechanism Aesthetically pleasing Environmentally friendly Thermalsensor detects rapidly increasing room temperatures CERTIFICATIONS CE, EN60065 Tested according to the heat standards of EN545 RoHs Reach TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Functional Temperature Range: 10ºC to +38ºC Maximum Humidity: Up to 95% Rh noncondensing Duracell Battery: Lithium CR123A, 3V 1600mAh Ceiling Installation 17
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Our CAVIUS Wireless Family alarms connect to each other via new RF technology; when one alarm sounds, all other connected alarms will also sound, providing users with the earliest detection. FEATURES New Radio Frequency technology with the ability to connect up to 32 alarms 5 Year longlife Duracell battery (replaceable) A penetrating sound at 85 db(a) at 3 meters An easy and wide 10 minute hush and test button Connects with the CAVIUS Smart Remote 30 day low battery alert Unique smartclip ceiling mechanism AS3786:2014 certified and New Zealand Building Code compliant CERTIFICATIONS AS3786:2014 NF292 RoHs Reach ActivFire 19 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Sensor type: Photoelectric/Optical smoke detection Duracell Battery: Lithium CR123A 3V, 1600mAh Sound level: around 85db at 3 meters Optimal temperature of function: +4ºC to +38ºC Maximum Humidity: +95% Rh noncondensing Ceiling installation
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The CAVIUS Wireless Family Thermal Heat Alarm has been designed to warn of fire presence in areas not suitable to install smoke alarms. Areas such as kitchens, laundries, garages and workshops. The thermal heat alarm does not activate to smoke presence, the alarm is triggered when a dramatic increase in room temperature is sensed. FEATURES New Radio Frequency technology with the ability to connect up to 32 alarms 5 Year longlife Duracell battery (replaceable) A penetrating sound at 85 db(a) at 3 meters An easy and wide 10 minute hush and test button Connects with the CAVIUS Smart Remote 30 day low battery alert Unique smartclip ceiling mechanism EN60065 certified. CERTIFICATIONS CE, EN60065 Tested according to the heat standards of EN545 RoHs Reach 21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Functional Temperature Range: 10ºC to +38ºC Maximum Humidity: Up to 95% Rh noncondensing Duracell Battery: Lithium CR123A, 3V 1600mAh Ceiling Installation
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The CAVIUS Smart Remote is part of our Wireless Family Range. This unique device will provide you the ability to test and silence your smoke and heat alarms without having to physically touch the alarms themselves. SMART REMOTE FEATURES Uses 3 x AAA batteries (replaceable) Strobes and vibrates once the CAVIUS Wireless Family smoke or heat alarm is activated Ability to test and silence your CAVIUS Wireless Family smoke or heat alarm Built in LED torch for everyday use Comes with a magnetic wall bracket for convenient placement Can be used as the master when setting up your CAVIUS Wireless Family alarms 30day low battery warning CERTIFICATIONS CE EN60065 Electrical safety EN50130 EMC AS4268 RF demands RoHS EU REACH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4m range from alarm 3 x Duracell AAA batteries Wall mounted or placed on flat surface Hope RF module 23
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