SMOKE ALARMS Relay Mounting Base Installation Guide

SMOKE ALARMS Relay Mounting Base

PLEASE NOTE:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS SMOKE ALARM

Specification

• Main Power Source
  220-240V a.c., 50 Hz

• Operating Current
  ≤40 mA

• Temperature Range
  0 °C to 45 °C

• Humidity Range
  5% to 95%

• T erminals
  Active, Neutral, E-Loop and Interconnect terminals

• Hard-wire interconnect
  40pcs smoke alarm in 150meters

Relay
Relay Contacts: NO / COM / NC contacts (voltage-free)
Remote Input: 250 VAC, 2A

Before Installing

• Ensure there are no obstructions in mounting surface, such as pipes or cables.
• Use minimum cable width 1.0mm for all wiring, including interconnect wiring.
• Do not attach to damp nor freshly painted surfaces, nor to electrically conductive (e.g. metallic surfaces.)
• Smoke alarms must be mounted at least 300 mm from light fittings or other obstructions

Important

INSTALLATION HAZARD

• Only install indoors.
• All interconnected smoke alarms (max 40) must be supplied 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.

IMPORTANT

Installation & Interconnecting Smoke Alarms

1. Strip the Active/Neutral and Interconnect (if used) wires back to the strip length shown in
2. Connect the wires to the correct terminals on the base and ensure the terminal screws are fully
3. Screw the mounting base onto the ceiling or wall using plugs and
4. Clip the smoke alarm on to the base and install the 9V The smoke alarm will not latch to the base unless battery is installed.
5. Turn on the mains power and check that the green and red LEDs The Green LED should illuminate to show mains power present. The Red LED will pulse every 40-60 seconds to indicate correct operation and that the 9V battery is charged.
6. Press the Test/Hush button for 3 seconds to check the alarm Installation is not complete until both LEDs are functioning correctly.

Use a minimum of 1.0 mm2 250V insulated wire for all wiring, including interconnecting wiring. NOTICE – EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION COMPLIANCE
This smoke alarm must be installed in accordance with Australian Code and standards and any local state legislation requirements. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a non-compliant installation.

IMPORTANT

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION HAZARD

• All interconnected smoke alarms must be supplied from the same circuit.
• A common Neutral must be used for the Interconnect to operate.
• DO NOT connect the Interconnect wire to Active or Neutral.
• Maximum of 40 interconnected smoke alarms.
• Only Red smoke alarms can be interconnected.
  WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions may result in equipment damage or injury.

CAUTION

• Red LED flashes very quickly (3 times per second) without sound. That means neutral connection is bad or wiring is incorrect.
• Please check wiring and connection of smoke alarms with flashing red LED and rectify wiring issue immediately.

Interconnect Diagram

Relay Installation and Operation

When the smoke alarm is triggered, the relay on the relay base will operate accordingly when mains or backup battery power is applied.
The relay mounting base provides terminals for connecting auxiliary devices. These terminals are labelled:

• NO (Normally Open)
• COM (Common)
• NC (Normally Closed). See diagram on the left.
• Wiring capacity of each terminal: 2 × 1.5 mm2 cables.
• Terminal screws: All terminal screws are combination screw head type.
• The relay terminal connections are voltage-free and segregated from the mains supply terminal connections with a physical barrier.
• RELAY RATING: 250V a.c., 2 A

Warranty

Red Smoke Alarm has a service life of at least 10 years under normal use.
Red Smoke Alarms warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 10 (years) years from the date of installation. Refer to the Red Smoke Alarms terms of sale for full warranty conditions. http://www.redsmokealarms.com.au

Red Smoke Alarms reserves the right to change specifications, modify designs and discontinue items without incurring obligation and whilst every effort is made to ensure that descriptions, specifica-tions and other information in this catalogue are correct, no warranty is given in respect thereof and the company shall not be liable for any error therein.
© Red Smoke Alarms 2020
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RED SMOKE ALARMS PTY. LTD. PO Box 9596
PACIFIC PARADISE QLD 4564 service redsmokealarms.com.au www.redsmokealarms.com.au 1300 316 552

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