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Power Type | Description | BS 5839-6: 2013 Grade | BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade |
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Battery Operated (Alkaline) |
9V alkaline battery operated smoke and heat alarms. | Grade F | Grade F2 |
Battery Operated (Lithium) |
Sealed longlife lithium battery powered smoke and heat alarms | Grade F (may be accepted as a replacement to grade D) | Grade F1 and F2 |
Mains Powered (Alkaline Back-up) |
Mains powered smoke and heat alarms with 9v alkaline backup batteries | Grade D, E and F | Grade D2, F1 and F2 |
Mains Powered (Lithium Back-up) |
Mains powered smoke and heat alarms with sealed lithium backup batteries | Grade D, E and F | Grade D1, D2, F1 and F2 |