SMOKE ALARMS R240RC Smoke Alarm Relay Mounting Base Instruction Manual

MOKE ALARMS R240RC Smoke Alarm Relay Mounting Base

Specifications

• Main Power Source: 220-240V AC
• Operating Current: 2A
• Temperature Range: Not specified
• Humidity Range: Not specified
• Terminals: Active, Neutral, E-Loop, and Interconnect terminals
• Hard-wire interconnect: 40pcs smoke alarm in 150meters
• Relay Contacts: NO / COM / NC contacts (voltage-free) 250 VAC, 2A

Installation Instructions

1. Strip the Active/Neutral and Interconnect (if used) wires back to the strip length.
2. Connect the wires to the correct terminals on the base and ensure the terminal screws are fully tightened.
3. Screw the mounting base onto the ceiling or wall using plugs and screws.
4. Clip the smoke alarm onto the base and install the 9V battery.
5. Turn on the mains power and check that the green and red LEDs function.
6. Press the Test/Hush button for 3 seconds to check the alarm works.

FAQ:
Q: What should I do if the green LED does not illuminate after turning on mains power?
A: If the green LED does not illuminate, check the wiring connections and ensure that the mains power is correctly supplied. If the issue persists, contact customer support for assistance.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

Specifications

• 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%
• Terminals 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

Red Smoke Alarm RRB is a relay base, not a smoke alarm. The RRB Smoke Alarm Relay Mounting Base is designed for use with R240 and R240RC smoke alarms.

• Not compatible with 3rd party products, systems or fire panels.
• Not compatible with model R10 and R9.

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  used for the interconnect to operate.
• DO NOT connect the interconnect wire to Active or Neut al.
• WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions may result in equipment damage or injury.

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

Installation & Interconnecting Smoke Alarms

1. Strip the Active/Neutral and Interconnect (if used) wires back to the strip length shown in below.
2. Connect the wires to the correct terminals on the base and ensure the terminal screws are fully tightened.
3. Screw the mounting base onto the ceiling or wall using plugs and screws.
4. Clip the smoke alarm on to the base and install the 9V battery. 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 function. 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 .
6. Press the Test/Hush button for 3 seconds to check the alarm works. Installation is not complete until both LEDs are functioning correctly.

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 .
• Please check wiring and connection of smoke alarms with flashing red LED and rectify wiring issue immediately.

NOTICE – EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION COMPLIANCE
This smoke alarm must be installed in accordance with Code and any local state legislation requirements. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a non-compliant installation.

TERMINAL

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

Interconnect Digram

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 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 PTY. LTD.
35 Hitech Drive
KUNDA PARK QLD 4556
service@redsmokealarms.com.au www.redsmokealarms.com.au
1300 316 552

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, specifications and other information in this catalogue are correct, no warranty is given in respect the eof and the company shall not be liable for any error therein.
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