CLIPSAL FIRETEK 755RLPSMA4 Smoke Alarm User Guide

: June 7, 2024
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FIRETEK 755RLPSMA4 Smoke Alarm
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FIRETEK 755RLPSMA4 Smoke Alarm

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Smoke alarm
755RLPSMA4
240 V a.c. Mains Power Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Rechargeable Battery Backup

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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

Red LED (battery/alarm indicator)

Test/Hush button

Latch

BATTERY AC

ALARM PUS
HUSH
POWER

EST

Local/Global switch (for use with separately available relay base 755RB)
Local Global

PUSH TO OPEN

Green LED (mains power ON indicator)
[ ]

Battery disconnect switch

LoGcloabl al

Battery disconnect switch

OFF

ON

Installation location

Install more than 1 m away

from air conditioner/heater

1 m: vents and fans, electrical
sources, appliances

and fittings.

M

Ceiling line

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.
Dead air space (do not install in these locations) Suitable alarm location
Exposed joists

max. 1500 mm
500 mmmin.

300 mm min.
Flat ceiling
Side wall

500 mm max.
300 mm min.

Example: Class 1a building
Smoke alarm
Recommended additional alarms (or as required by legislation)

Lounge

Bed

Hallway

Kitchen

Ldy Bath

Bed

Dining / Family

Example: Class 1b building
Smoke alarm
Smoke alarm with evacuation lighting

Dining Kitchen Ldy Bath

Bed

Lounge

Hallway

Bed

Bed Bed

Storeys with bedrooms:

Alarm in hallway connecting bedrooms

Recommended

additional alarms (or as

Bed

required by legislation)

Storeys with no bedrooms:
Alarms located in the area of the stairway.

Living

Dining

Basement

Installation

Standard 84 mm Mounting centres (Suits wall switch
mounting brackets, e.g. C-Clips)

53 mm 34 mm

Cut-out (Suits 16-25 mm Trunking)

Note: Ensure that the alarm base is mounted flat against the mounting surface.

46 mm 20 mm
30 mm 46 mm

PUSH TO OPEN
Ø 140 mm

47 mm (WITH

40 mm

SUPPLIED BASE)

A E-Loop N I-Connect
A E-Loop N I-Connect

Single alarm

Terminal markings:

A: E-Loop: N: I-Connect:

Active/Line (Red) Earth Wire Neutral (Black) Interconnect

10 mm 50 mm

220-240 V a.c. Cable min. 1 mm2

Interconnected alarms

BASE
220-240 V a.c. Neutral (N) Active (A)

A E-Loop N I-C
A E-Loop N I-C
A E-Loop N I-C

220-240 V a.c. Neutral (N) Active (A)

BASE

BASE
Interconnect (I-Connect)

BASE (40× max.)

Max. wiring length: 150 m

Operating the smoke alarm

Alarm sounding

PUS HUSH
Press and hold 3 s…

EST

PUS HUSH

EST

Press and
hold 3 s…

10 min

PUS HUSH

Low battery (1 beep), alarm fault (2 beeps) or alarm memory (LED only)

EST

Press and hold 3 s…

10 hrs

General information
· Leave these instructions with the occupant, to be retained for the life of the alarm.
· This smoke alarm must 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
DANGER
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH · This product must only be installed and serviced
by appropriately qualified and/or licenced electrical personnel. · 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. · Isolate the electrical supply before doing any work on this product. · Ensure the product has been correctly installed and tested for safe operation before reconnecting the electrical supply. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION HAZARD · Ensure active and neutral from mains power are wired
to the correct terminals. · Ensure the green LED is ON when mains power is
supplied. · Ensure the red LED is not flashing quickly. · Test each 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 wiring and connections. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or equipment damage.
Operating elements
Activating the battery for use or disconnecting for transport/storage
[ ] Ensure that the battery disconnect switch is set to the Battery ON position after installation. The rechargeable batteries are not connected, nor can the unit be closed onto the base, until the switch has been moved to the Battery ON position.
Choosing the installation location
Prior to installing, ensure there are no obstructions in ceiling mounting locations, such as pipes or cables.
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.
Installing the smoke alarm
· Only install smoke alarm indoors in a stand-alone or interconnected set up (see Interconnecting smoke alarms).
· Use minimum cable width 1 mm2 for all wiring, including interconnect wiring where used.
· Do not remove the dust cover until you are ready to test the unit. See
Mounting the smoke alarm
Connecting the smoke alarm (see Single alarm)
Interconnecting smoke alarms (see Interconnected alarms)

CAUTION
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 Clipsal smoke alarms are compatible for
interconnection with this alarm. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or equipment damage.
Maximum wire length between first and last alarm is 150 m. Wireless interconnection An optional wireless base (Catalogue No. 755RFB2) may be purchased separately if wired interconnection is not possible. A maximum of 40 smoke alarms can be interconnected using wireless bases.
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.

· If no alarm sounds, check that the battery

disconnect switch is in the ON position.

(See

[ ])

If the battery disconnect switch is in the

ON position and the alarm still doesn’t

sound, replace the smoke alarm.

· If the smoke alarm is installed in a mobile home, test weekly and before every journey.

· IMPORTANT: If premises are unoccupied for a more than a few days, a battery test must be undertaken upon return. If the low battery warning sounds, connect mains power (220-240 V a.c.) to the premises or mobile home and allow the built-in battery to recharge.

· Check that all interconnected smoke alarms operate during the test.

Interconnected smoke alarms

· Test each alarm in an interconnected group.

· For each alarm test, ensure that all interconnected alarms operate.

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.
· Wait 10 minutes before performing any additional testing to avoid any abnormal alarm responses.
Snoozing low battery, fault and alarm memory indications

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, the red LED flashes once every 40 seconds, together with 2 beeps. You can snooze the alarm fault indication for 10 hours by pressing the Test/Hush button for 3 seconds.
Alarm memory
In an interconnected alarm group, the red LED on the triggered alarm flashes once every 2 seconds for 72 hours after the alarm beeping has stopped, so that you can identify the unit as the alarm that was triggered. Press the Test/Hush button for 3 seconds to snooze the flashing LED for 10 hours. The snooze function for the alarm memory can be repeated as often as desired up to the 72 hour limit.

LED and sound indications

ALARM MODE

ALARM MEMORY (triggered alarm only)

Operating mode Normal mode / Standby mode Local alarm Interconnected alarm Test mode
Hush mode
Normal
Hushed during alarm

Red LED Sound

1 flash every 40 s

OFF

1 flash Continuous

every 1 s

siren

OFF

Continuous siren

1 flash every 1 s

Siren (3 s)

1 flash every 8 s

OFF

1 flash every 2 s after alarm
stops
1 flash every 2 s after Hush started

OFF OFF

Duration
— — —
10 min Total 72 hrs
Total 72 hrs

Snooze

See Snooze Mode

Low battery mode
Fault mode Low battery Fault Alarm memory

1 flash every 40 s
2 flashes every 40 s
1 flash every 24 s
1 flash every 24 s
1 flash every 40 s

1 beep every 40 s
2 beeps every 40 s

Until battery voltage reaches 7.5 V or above
Until fault has been cleared

OFF

10 hrs

OFF

10 hrs

OFF

10 hrs

Green LED

Mains power ON

ON

—

SNOOZE MODE

Troubleshooting

ALERTS AND SILENCING

Problem

Cause and Resolution

Alarm sounds and the red LED is blinking rapidly

Smoke has activated the smoke alarm.
Vacate the building immediately and call the Fire and Emergency Services. See False Alarm section.

Alarm sounds but the red LED is OFF

Smoke has activated an interconnected alarm, located somewhere else in the building.
Vacate the building immediately and call the Fire and Emergency Services. See False alarm section.

Smoke alarm is sounding, it stops when Test/Hush is pressed

Hush or silence feature has been activated for 10 minutes providing the smoke density does not increase.
Ensure you are safe and have put out the source of the smoke. See False alarm section.

Red LED is flashing every 2 seconds

Alarm memory has been activated, indicating that this alarm was the triggered alarm in the group.
LED stops flashing after 72 hours. Press Test/Hush to snooze the LED indication for 10 hours.

Smoke alarm is sounding and does not stop when Test/ Hush is pressed

Smoke density is too high for the Hush or Silence feature to activate.
Vacate the building immediately and call the Fire and Emergency Services. See False alarm section.

When Test/Hush button is pressed for three seconds alarm sounds briefly

The smoke alarm horn is indicating that all electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working.
Normal test condition.
Test regularly to ensure proper operation.

When Test/Hush button is pressed for three seconds alarm does not sounds

The smoke alarm may not be operating correctly.
Check and ensure that the green LED is ON and the red LED flashes once every 40 seconds. If the problem persists contact an electrician for replacement.

One audible beep every 40 seconds

Low battery warning.
Test and check the mains power connection.
Ensure the battery disconnect switch is in the ON position.

Two audible beeps every 40 seconds

The smoke alarm may not be operating correctly.
Clean smoke alarm according to the Maintenance, Repairs and Service section. If problem persists, contact an electrician for replacement.

Green LED off

Mains power may be disconnected.
Check mains power ON. Main circuit breaker may have tripped. Wiring could be wrong.

Red LED flashes very quickly (3 times
per second)

Neutral connection is bad or wiring is wrong.
Check wiring and connection of smoke alarms with flashing red LED and rectify wiring issue immediately.

BEEPING

POWER

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. Any remaining interconnected alarms will stop alarming in 1 minute.

· If the alarming stops before you have identified the alarms that are being triggered, look for any alarms with the red LED flashing once every 2 seconds. This flashing can be snoozed for 10 hours by pressing the Test/Hush button for 3 seconds. The snooze function can be repeated as often as desired up to the 72 hour limit.
· Clean affected 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

Main Power Source Secondary Power Source Operating Current Battery Life Sensing Type
Operating Temperature Ambient Humidity Interconnecting
Terminal Provisions
Horn Level Approvals Complies with

220240 V a.c., 50 Hz
Rechargeable lithium battery
40 mA 10 years
Photoelectric. This alarm contains NO radioactive material.
0 °C to 45 °C
5% to 95%
Wired: 40 alarms over 150 metres maximum Wireless: 40 alarms maximum
Active, Neutral, Loop and Interconnect terminals, each accommodates 2 × 1.5 mm2
85 dB at three metres minimum
Activfire SAI Global RCM AS 3786: 2014, AS/NZS 60065 and AS/NZS 60950.1

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: customercare.au@schneider-electric.com 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: sales@nz.schneider-electric.com www .schneider-electric.com

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