Arrowhead Alarm Products AAP-SMOKE Interconnect Smokes Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Arrowhead Alarm Products
Table of Contents
Arrowhead Alarm Products AAP-SMOKE Interconnect Smokes Instruction Manual
Specifications
Fitment
- Securely fit mounting plate with suitable screws to the wall or ceiling .
- Push and twist the smoke detector into the base as shown.
- The smoke detector will automatically power on when twisted into the base.
- Do not solely rely on this manual. It is imperative to consult & follow your local council fire regulations before fitment.
‘Dead Air Space’
Required Locations
Interconnected smoke detectors are required inside every bedroom, hallway, living space & landing within a building. Kitchens often also require a heat detector if they can be shut off from the rest of the house.
Hush Button
When the smoke detector has been activated, pressing the ‘Hush Button’ for l second will silence the smoke detector sounder for roughly 9 minutes.
LED Indication
Normal Operation = GREEN LED flashes every 60 seconds.
Low Voltage Alarm = RED LED flashes every 60 seconds, accompanied by a
‘Di’ sound.
Smoke Alarm Fault = RED LED flashes twice every 60 seconds, accompanied
by a ‘Di’ sound.
Hush Mode = RED LED flashes everyl0 seconds (hush button activates ‘Hush
Mode’ for roughly9 minutes).
Operation, Testing & Maintenance
Smoke detectors should be tested once every week & should be replaced
immediately if they
fail to test correctly. Routine cleaning is recommended by using your
household vacuum soft
brush attachment. Never use water, cleaners or solvents as these will damage
the detector.
Test Button
To test the ‘AAP-SMOKE’, press the ‘Hush/Test Button’ for less than l second &
the sounder should activate (along with any other interconnected device on the
system). Interconnected devices may take up to 20 seconds to activate.
Aerosol Test (Smoke in a Can)
When using artificial aerosol smoke from a can, be sure to follow all
instructions provided by the manufacturer to avoid degraded smoke detector
performance.
Pairing AAP-SMOKE Detectors
Step l – Power On
Turn the switch on the bottom of each
detector to the ON position.
Note: Locking detectors into their base will automatically turn them ON.
Step 2 – Clear Memory
Press & hold the test button until the GREEN LED flashes 4 times (then
release).
The GREEN LED will then flash 3 times slowly.
It is important to clear the memory on all detectors before pairing.
Step 3 – Select a Primary Detector
Press & hold the test button on the detector that you wish to be the primary
detector until the GREEN
LED flashes 3 times (then release).
The RED LED will start to flash to indicate the device is in pairing mode.
Note : Pairing mode lasts for roughly 60 seconds before returning to normal operating mode.
Step 4 – Learn a Secondary Detector
Press & hold the test button on a secondary detector until the GREEN
LED flashes 2 times (then release).
The RED LED will then start flashing while it is trying to pair. The GREEN
LED will then flash 3 times to indicate successful pairing.
Repeat step 4 to pair any other secondary detectors.
Step 5 – Testing
Wait 60 seconds after the pair process before testing.
Press the test button (for less than l second) on any of the paired detectors.
All paired detectors should now sound to indicate that they are successfully
interconnected.
Note:
AAP-SMOKE detectors can also be paired/interconnected with the AAP-HEAT, AAP-
REMOTE & MP-RECEIVER to create a more safe, flexible & reliable system.
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