New Firechief stove guard targets higher risk kitchen settings
Iain Hoey
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Firechief launches updated kitchen stove guard
Firechief has launched the FSW1E Kitchen Stove Guard, an updated version of its FSW1 model for electric stoves in higher risk kitchen settings.
Firechief said the new unit uses an 8×8 matrix heat detection sensor to monitor cooking activity and cut the electricity supply to the hob before a fire can take hold.
The system uses heat detection rather than smoke detection. It has a single control unit that comes factory paired with its sensor.
The unit can be mounted on a hood, wall or ceiling. Self-adhesive brackets are included as standard.
Firechief stated that the product is tested and certified to BS EN 50615:2015 Category B and carries CE and UKCA marking.
Professional installation is required. The product is intended for electric stoves.
It is described as suitable for sheltered housing, student accommodation, supported living facilities, high-rise apartments and settings where distraction or memory difficulties may increase the risk of cooking being left unattended.
App and installation details
Firechief said a dedicated installer app is available for iOS and Android for the FSW1E.
Using Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, the app allows installers to view system status, configure stove type and sensor placement, and set programmable automatic safe timer limits from a mobile device during installation.
The app is designed for installers only.
The FSW1E is available now and remains part of the Firechief Kitchen Stove Guard range alongside the existing FSW1 model.
Ian Poole, Sales Director, Firechief Global, said: “The FSW1E builds on everything that made the FSW1 a trusted choice for installers, and takes it further.
“The factory-paired sensor and single control unit make installation more straightforward, the new app gives engineers real control during commissioning, and the BS EN 50615 certification gives specifiers and housing managers the confidence to recommend it without hesitation.
“This is a product that genuinely reduces risk in some of the most vulnerable settings our customers work in.”
