Product Description
The FireAngel SB1-R is a battery-powered optical smoke alarm for standalone residential fire detection — no mains wiring required.
Optical sensing responds to smoke particles from slow, smouldering fires, the type most often starting in soft furnishings and electrical fittings. Being battery powered, the SB1-R fits anywhere a hardwired interlinked system isn't practical: rental flats, static caravans, mobile homes, outbuildings, or as a supplementary unit alongside an existing mains system.
Key specs
- Detection type: optical (photoelectric) smoke sensing
- Power: battery powered, no mains connection needed
- Sounder: integrated high-volume alarm sounder
- Mounting: compact ceiling-mount design
- Testing: front-mounted test button for routine functionality checks
- Environments: houses, flats, apartments, mobile homes, caravans
Installation notes for installers
Because the SB1-R runs entirely from battery, first-fix planning is minimal — there's no cable run or junction box to allow for, so it drops straight onto a ceiling fixing point in bedrooms, hallways or living areas. It operates as a standalone unit, so where a job spec calls for interlinked alarms across multiple rooms, this isn't the model to specify — confirm interlink requirements against the spec before quoting.
Regular testing via the front button should be built into any maintenance schedule handed to the end client, particularly in rental and holiday-let properties where alarms aren't checked as often.
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the SB1-R need mains wiring?
No — it's fully battery powered, so it can be fitted without any connection to the mains electrical system.
Can the SB1-R be interlinked with other alarms?
The SB1-R is designed as a standalone detector; check interlink requirements against the job spec before specifying it for multi-room coverage.
What type of fires does the SB1-R detect best?
It uses optical sensing, which responds to smoke particles from slow, smouldering fires typical in domestic settings.
Is the SB1-R suitable for caravans or mobile homes?
Yes, it's listed as suitable for houses, flats, apartments, mobile homes and caravans.
