CLIPSAL 755LPSMA4 Wireless Interconnect Smoke Alarm Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: CLIPSAL

Table of Contents

CLIPSAL 755LPSMA4 Wireless Interconnect Smoke Alarm
Product Usage Instructions
Operating elements
Installation
Operating the smoke alarm
General information
Installing the smoke alarm
Operating the smoke alarm
LED and sound indications
Troubleshooting
Maintenance, Repairs and Service
Technical data
Warranty
References
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CLIPSAL 755LPSMA4 Wireless Interconnect Smoke Alarm

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Location
The smoke alarm should be installed more than 1 meter away from air conditioner/heater vents and fans, electrical sources, appliances, and fittings. It should not be installed in garages, kitchens, bathrooms, or any area with high levels of moisture, dirt, or insects. For garages, a heat alarm is recommended instead.

Suitable Alarm Location
The smoke alarm can be installed on flat ceilings or side walls. The following guidelines should be followed:

Exposed joists: Maximum distance of 1500 mm
Flat ceiling: Minimum distance of 300 mm, maximum distance of 500 mm
Sidewall: Minimum distance of 300 mm, maximum distance of 500 mm

Specifications

Model: 755LPSMA4
Power Source: Lithium Battery
Smoke Detection Technology: Photoelectric
Interconnectivity: Wireless

Recommended Additional Alarms
Depending on the building classification and layout, additional smoke alarms may be required. The user manual provides examples for both Class 1a and Class 1b buildings.

Installation

Install the mounting bracket using the supplied fasteners.
Align the smoke alarm with the bracket clips and turn it clockwise to snap into place. This will turn the alarm on.

Removing Alarm from Bracket
To remove the smoke alarm from the bracket, use a flat-bladed screwdriver to press and hold the locking clip upwards. Then, turn the alarm counter- clockwise and remove it from the bracket.

Interconnected Alarms
Before mounting the alarms, follow the steps below to set up interconnected functionality:

Choose a smoke alarm as the MASTER and apply the ‘Master’ label. Treat all other alarms as SLAVE.
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to carefully switch the Master and all Slave alarms ON. Take care when inserting the screwdriver.
Press the MASTER Test/Hush button three times in two seconds. The Network LED B will flash blue for 30 seconds.
Press and hold the Test/Hush button on the MASTER alarm and use a flat-bladed screwdriver to switch ON the Slave alarm. Keep holding the Test/Hush button until the red LED stops flashing.
Press the SLAVE Test/Hush button three times in two seconds while the MASTER blue LED is ON. The Network LED will flash red or green for three seconds. Then, both Master and Slave Network LEDs will flash green for an additional three seconds, indicating successful interconnection.
Repeat step 4 on all SLAVE alarms.
Test one unit after the MASTER network LED has turned off. Refer to Testing the Smoke Alarm Section.
Release the Test/Hush button.

Operating the Smoke Alarm

Testing the Smoke Alarm
To test the smoke alarm, press and hold the Test/Hush button for three seconds. All interconnected units will receive an RF signal and sound for 10 seconds with the LED flashing for 5 minutes.
Alarm Sounding
To activate the alarm sound, press and hold the Test/Hush button for three seconds.
Low Battery or Alarm Fault
If the smoke alarm has a low battery or an alarm fault, it will emit different beep patterns. Press and hold the Test/Hush button for three seconds to silence the alarm for 10 hours.
General Information
For more information, please refer to the user manual provided at https://download.schneiderelectric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=EAV8159103

FAQ

Q: Can the smoke alarm be installed in a kitchen?
A: No, the smoke alarm should not be installed in kitchens due to high levels of moisture and potential false alarms.
Q: How far should the smoke alarm be installed from air conditioner/heater vents?
A: The smoke alarm should be installed more than 1 meter away from air conditioner/heater vents.
Q: Can I install the smoke alarm in a bathroom?
A: No, the smoke alarm should not be installed in bathrooms due to high levels of moisture.
Q: Can I install the smoke alarm in a garage?
A: It is recommended to use a heat alarm instead of a smoke alarm in garages as heat alarms are not affected by particulates.

More information is available

https://download.schneiderelectric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=EAV8159103

Scan the QR code for more information about your Clipsal smoke alarm:

What smoke alarms can and cannot do
Developing and practising a plan of escape
What to do if an alarm sounds.

Operating elements

Installation location
Install more than 1 m away from air conditioner/heater vents and fans, electrical sources, appliances and fittings.

Do not install in garages, kitchens, bathrooms or any area with high levels of moisture, dirt or insects.
For garages: A heat alarm is more suitable as it is not affected by particulates.

Installation

Removing alarm from bracket
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to press and hold the locking clip upwards…

Interconnected alarms (do this before mounting alarms)

Operating the smoke alarm

General information

Leave these instructions with the occupant, to be retained for the life of the alarm.
It is recommended that this smoke alarm be installed by a licenced electrician.
Do not remove dust cover until 24 hours after all construction has been completed. Construction dust and chemicals can cause contamination and false alarms.
Important: Dust cover must be removed before smoke alarm will operate correctly.

For your safety
CAUTION- EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION HAZARD

This product must only be used for the purpose described in these instructions and must be installed in accordance with the wiring rules and regulations in that location.
Ensure the product has been correctly installed and tested for safe operation.
Only install indoors.
The 755LPSMA4 is wirelessly compatible with wireless base 755RFB2.
The 755LPSMA4 is NOT compatible with wireless base 755RFB.
Check the function and wireless interconnection on each smoke alarm.
Test each wireless interconnected unit 1 by 1. Press and hold the Test button until second burst of 3 beeps has finished. If any unit fails to alarm, check all wireless connections.
Press and hold the Test/Hush button on one smoke alarm until it sounds, then check that the red LED is flashing on all interconnected smoke alarms.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or equipment damage.

Operating elements

Network LED (wireless pairing indication: yellow/blue and green: master and slave pairing modes).
Red LED (low battery, alarm, test and hush indicator). The LED is located within the smoke alarm casing and is visible when On.

Choosing the installation location
NOTICE-EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION COMPLIANCE
This smoke alarm must be installed in accordance with the National Construction Code and any local state legislation requirements. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a non-compliant installation. Prior to installing, ensure there are no obstructions in ceiling mounting locations, such as pipes or cables.

Installing the smoke alarm

Only install smoke alarm indoors in a stand-alone or wireless interconnected set-up (see Interconnected alarms).
Set up wireless interconnection before installing the alarms (see Interconnected alarms).
Do not remove the dust cover until you are ready to test the unit.

Interconnecting smoke alarms
Wireless interconnection on the 755LPSMA4 smoke alarm is designed for easy installation and no wiring is required. An optional wireless base (Catalogue No. 755RFB2) can be purchased separately to wirelessly interconnect with Gen 2 and Gen 4 surface mount mains-powered Clipsal smoke alarms.
Always test alarm system operation after interconnected smoke alarms are added or removed.

NOTICE- EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION HAZARD

Maximum of 40 interconnected smoke alarms.
Only Clipsal 755LPSMA4 smoke alarms and Clipsal smoke alarms connected to the 755RFB2 base are compatible for interconnection with this alarm.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or equipment damage.

Mounting the smoke alarm

Operating the smoke alarm

Testing the smoke alarm
CAUTION -DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME
Never use an open flame of any type to test your alarm. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury or equipment damage.

Test the smoke alarm once per month to ensure proper operation.
Press the Test/Hush button on each alarm for three seconds until the alarm sounds. If no alarm sounds, there is a defective battery or other failure. Refer to Troubleshooting.
If the smoke alarm is installed in a mobile home, test weekly and before every journey.
Check that all interconnected smoke alarms operate during the test.

Testing interconnected smoke alarms

The smoke alarm will send out a wireless signal once the Test/Hush button is released. All interconnected alarms will sound for 10 seconds and flash the front red LED twice a second for 5 minutes. If this does not happen, check the wireless interconnection setup and that the distance between alarms is within the specification.
After the first alarm has been tested, briefly press the Test/Hush button on the next interconnected alarm to stop the flashing Red LED, then press and hold the Test/Hush button again until the alarm sounds. Repeat this on all alarms.

Silencing the smoke alarm (Hush feature)

When the Test/Hush button is pressed during an alarm event, the smoke alarm is not sensitive to smoke for 10 minutes, after which the alarm resumes normal operation. During this hush time, the red LED flashes once every 8 seconds.
To silence an unwanted alarm, press the Test/Hush button until the alarm sound stops.
If more than one alarm is interconnected, identify the alarm with the red flashing LED, as this will be only alarm that can be hushed. All interconnected alarms will stop sounding within 5 to 10 seconds after the initial alarm is hushed.
If more than one alarm has a flashing red LED and sounding, the Test/Hush button on all alarms will all need to be pressed.
Wait 10 minutes before performing any additional testing to avoid any abnormal alarm responses.

Snoozing smoke alarm alerts

Low battery
When the backup battery gets low, the red LED flashes once every 40 seconds, together with a beep sound. You can snooze the low battery indication for 10 hours by pressing the Test/ Hush button for 3 seconds.
Alarm fault
When an alarm fault is detected 1 beep will sound every 40 seconds without LED flashing. You can snooze the alarm fault indication for 10 hours by pressing the Test/Hush button for 3 seconds.

LED and sound indications

Red LED/Sound

Network LED

Troubleshooting

False Alarm
In the event of a false alarm in an interconnected group, it is important to identify the triggering alarm(s). These alarms may need to be cleaned, serviced or replaced if necessary . When alarms are sounding without any smoke present:

Identify which smoke alarm/s are being triggered – Look for the alarm/s with sound and red LED flashing.
Unclip all identified smoke alarms, then all interconnected alarms will stop alarming in 1 minute.
Clean smoke alarms in accordance with the Maintenance, Repairs and Service section.
Re-install and test all the smoke alarms.

If all of the above fails, contact a licenced electrician for replacement.

Maintenance, Repairs and Service

Maintenance
It is recommended that the smoke alarm is inspected monthly to ensure it is free from dirt, dust and insects. The alarm can be vacuumed or brushed with a soft brush to remove dust, dirt or kitchen grease that has accumulated. Apply a small amount of insect surface spray to a cloth and wipe around alarm/s every 3–6 months to mitigate insect ingress.
ALWAYS TEST THE SMOKE ALARM AFTER CLEANING
Repairs and Service
NOTICE -EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Test this smoke alarm regularly to ensure the unit is functional and that the battery is in good condition.
Replace the smoke alarm 10 years after date of manufacture.
Do not open the smoke alarm casing or repair the smoke alarm yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in equipment malfunction or failure.

Disposal

As the smoke alarm does not contain any radioactive material, disposal with normal rubbish is permitted in Australia and New Zealand.
Before disposal, move the battery disconnect switch to the disconnect position. This will prevent the low battery warning beep when the battery eventually discharges.

Technical data

Battery Life 10 years
Operating Current ≤70 mA
Sensing Type Photoelectric. This alarm contains NO radioactive material.
Operating Temperature 0 °C to 45 °C
Ambient Humidity 5% to 95%
Interconnecting Wireless, 40 alarms maximum
Transmit Frequency 433.42 MHz
RF Range 140 m free air, 50 m indoor line of sight
Wireless Response Time Within 30 seconds
Horn Level 85 dB at three metres minimum
Mounting Type Ceiling and wall mount only
Approvals Activfire SAI Global RCM
Complies with AS 3786 AS/NZS 60065

It is recommended to dispose of this device at an authorised electronic waste collection point. Professional recycling protects people and the environment against potential negative effects.

Trademarks and certifications
Schneider Electric acknowledges that the Australian Standard Certified Product logo is a trademark of SAI Global, and that the Activfire Certified logo is a trademark of CSIRO.

Warranty

We warrant this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 (five) years from the date of installation.

Customer care
If you have technical questions, please contact the Customer Care Centre in your country.

Australia
Schneider Electric (Australia) Pty Ltd
Customer Care Australia: 13 73 28
e: [email protected]
www.schneider-electric.com.au

New Zealand
Schneider Electric (NZ) Ltd
After-hours service: 0800 735 4357 (NZ only)
Customer Care NZ: 0800 652 999
e: [email protected]
www.schneider-electric.com