red SMOKE ALARMS RWB2 3V Lithium Battery Backup and Conduit Adaption Instruction Manual

red SMOKE ALARMS RWB2 3V Lithium Battery Backup and Conduit Adaption

Product Description

The RWB2 Red Wireless Base is equipped with a 10-year 3V lithium battery backup and conduit adaption. It features a mounting base with an RF pairing button for easy setup and interconnection with other smoke alarms.

Feature:

The wireless base allows for simple installation and wireless interconnection with other units for a comprehensive smoke alarm system.

Wireless Connection Setup Guide:

Follow these steps to set up wireless connection between the master and branch units:

1. Complete installation and turn on the mains power supply.
2. Select the MASTER unit and initiate the self-learn process by holding the RF pairing button for 5 seconds.
3. Pair BRANCH units by pressing their RF pairing button twice while the LED of the MASTER unit is illuminated.
4. Verify successful interconnection by checking the flashing LED on the BRANCH units.
5. Repeat pairing process for all BRANCH units.

Hardwire Installation & Interconnect Guide:

For hardwire installation and interconnection, follow these steps:

1. Disconnect mains power from the circuit before starting installation.
2. Remove the plastic cover and loosen security screws.
3. Mount the device securely to the ceiling using screws.
4. Route house wires through the mounting base and connect them to the terminal block.

Electrical terminal index:

A – Active/Line
E/LOOP – Earth or Loop
N – Neutral
I – Interconnect

WARNING:

Never hardwire Live/Neutral to the interconnect terminal as it can damage the alarm device.

FAQ

What should I do if a BRANCH UNIT fails to flash its LED during pairing?

If a BRANCH UNIT fails to flash its LED five times during pairing, please ensure that the MASTER unit’s LED remains illuminated and is in self-pairing mode. Also, check that only one unit is set as the MASTER and others as BRANCH units.

How can I exit self-pairing mode on the MASTER unit?

To exit self-pairing mode on the MASTER unit, simply press the RF pairing button once. The Red LED will turn off, indicating the exit from self-pairing mode.

• Model: RWB2
• Red Wireless Base with 10year 3V Lithium Battery
• Backup and Conduit Adaption

Specifications

• Main Power Source 220-240V ac, 50 Hz
• Secondary Power Source 3V Sealed Lithium battery
• Operating Current ≤40 mA
• Temperature Range 0 °C to 45 °C
• Humidity Range 5% to 95%
• Interconnecting Wired/wireless interconnect up to 40 alarms over 150 metres maximum
• Transmit Frequency 433.92 MHz
• RF Range 100 m free air 30 m indoors (line of sight)
• Terminals Active, Neutral, Loop and Interconnect terminals each accommodates 2×1.5 mm
• Pairing duration 2.5 mins (recount after each success pairing)
• Visual Indicators Red LED for pairing, warning and low battery indication
• Approval AS4268, AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015

Product Description

• The Red Wireless base V2 is specifically engineered for cable/con-duit installation, serving as an RF wireless interconnect base intended for use with Red Smoke Alarms R240 and R240RC smoke alarms.
• Not compatible with 3rd party products, systems or fire panels.
• Not compatible with model R10 and R9.
• Achieve wireless interconnection with the RF Lithium Battery powered smoke alarm R10RF.
• This product must be installed by a licensed electrician. Incorrect installation may lead to the risk of fatal electric shock or fire hazard.

Feature

• There are two available side knockouts for conduit surface mount, each with a knockout space measuring 20x22mm.
• There is one internal knockout available for ceiling internal mount, with a knockout space measuring 17x42mm.
• A RF Pairing Button located on the side allows for easy and efficient wireless pairing.
• A plastic cover is provided to prevent any exposure of cables and wires.

Wireless Connection Setup Guide

1. Complete installation and turn on the mains power supply.

2. Select the wireless base with a smoke alarm as the MASTER unit. Place the MASTER label near the RF pairing button. Treat all other units as BRANCH units.

3. To initiate the self-learn process on the MASTER wireless base, press and hold the RF pairing button manually for 5 seconds. The unit will enter the self-learn mode, indicated by the LED remaining illuminated for 2.5 minutes.
   NOTE: To exit self-learn pairing mode, press the RF pairing button once. The Red LED will turn off.

4. While the LED of the MASTER unit is illuminated, pair the BRANCH units by quickly pressing their RF pairing button two times. The LED of the BRANCH unit will flash five times, indicating successful interconnection.
   If a BRANCH UNIT fails to flash its LED five times, it indicates that the wireless connection has not been successful. In such cases, please verify that the LED of the MASTER unit remains illuminated and is still in self-pairing mode while pairing the BRANCH unit. Ensure that only one unit is designated as the MASTER, while all others are subordinate BRANCH units. If reactivating the master self-pairing mode, previously paired units do not need to be paired again.

5. Repeat step 4 on all other BRANCH units.

6. After all units has been paired, exit self-pairing mode on the master unit, then press and hold the MASTER unit’s Test/Hush button until all other wireless RF interconnect units alarm sound (It may take some time for all units to sound the alarm.)

Hardwire Installation & Interconnect Guide:

WARNING: Please ensure to disconnect the mains power from the circuit.

CAUTION: AVOIDING THE USE OF IMPACT (ELECTRIC) DRIVERS FOR INSTALLING TERMINAL WIRES AND PLASTIC COVER IS ADVISABLE. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THIS RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN UNINTENDED DAMAGE TO THE UNIT, CONSEQUENTLY VOIDING THE WARRANTY.

1. Remove the plastic cover, use a screwdriver to loosen both security screws.
2. To surface mount the device with conduit, remove the two side knockouts. Alternatively, for internal ceiling mounting, remove the internal knockout.
3. Securely attach the mounting base to the ceiling using screws and route the house wires through it.
4. Connect the house wires to the terminal block on the mounting base.

Refer to the manual for more details on the correct circuit wiring.

5. Cover all the wires with the plastic cover, use a screwdriver to tighten the plastic cover with the security screws.
6. Attach the Red Smoke Alarm main unit to the hinge of the mounting base by clipping it, and secure the unit by locking it with the latch.

IMPORTANT – EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION HAZARD

• Only install indoors.
• All interconnected smoke alarms (max 40) must be supplied from the same interconnection. A common Neutral must be from the same interconnection. A common Neutral must be used for the interconnect to operate.
• DO NOT connect the interconnect wire to Active or Neutral. WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions may result in equipment damage or injury.

NOTICE – EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION COMPLIANCE
Follow National/State Electrical Codes and any local state legislation requirements. Cable sizing must be in accordance with AS/NZS 3000:2018 wiring regulations and adhere to state regulations a minimum of 1.0mm2 250 V.
Interconnect cable on alarms must be SDI cable. (No 4core/ aircon wire to be used) Failure to follow will void warranty.

CAUTION

• Alternative Energy Sources – (Wind, Solar, UPS etc.) This product is designed to be connected to a Pure or True Sine Wave 230 Vac supply.
• It should not be connected to a power source that utilises an inverter, e.g. PV solar panel, the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).
• Light Dimmer Circuits – The alarm must not be powered from a light dimmer circuit
• If the Red LED is flashing rapidly (3 times per second) without any sound, it indicates a potential issue with the neutral connection or incorrect wiring.
• Please check wiring and connection of smoke alarms with flashing red LED and rectify wiring issue immediately.
• An optional wireless base [RWB2] may be purchased separately if wired connection is not possible.

Warranty

• Red Smoke alarms have a service life of 10 years under normal use. Australian Standards stipulate that smoke alarms must be replaced when the alarm reaches 10 years of age from the manufacture date. Red Smoke Alarms warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from the manufacture date of the alarm. This ten (10) year warranty applies to the first purchas-er only – for subsequent purchasers, the warranty is five (5) years from the manufacture date.
• The RWB2 base and respective 240v components/alarms must be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance to AS3000. Correct polarity must be maintained throughout the circuit and any mixing of the Active, Neutral or Interconnect wires will damage the alarms. It is recommanded that a dedicated circuit be used for this system and that the core wiring colours used are properly identified and maintained throught the installation.
• Red Smoke Alarms reserves the right to change specifications, modify designs and discontinue items without incurring obligatio-nand whilst every effort is made to ensure that descriptions, specifications and other information in this catalogue are correct, no warranty is given in respect and the company shall not be liable for any error therein.
• This material copyright under Australian and international laws. Except as permitted under the relevant law, no part of this work may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission of and acknowledgment to Red Smoke Alarms.

RED SMOKE ALARMS PTY. LTD.
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www.redsmokealarms.com.au
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