red Smoke Alarms R240RC 240V ac. Mains Power Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Rechargeable Battery Backup Instruction Manual

red Smoke Alarms R240RC 240V ac. Mains Power Photoelectric Smoke Alarm

with Rechargeable Battery Backup

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

Specifications

• Main Power Source  220-240V ac, 50Hz
• Backup Battery  Rechargeable lithium battery
• Operating Current  ≤40 mA
• Sensing Type  Type A Photoelectric smoke alarm – contains NO radioactive mat
• Temperature Range  0 °C to 45 °C
• Humidity Range  5% to 95%
• Interconnecting 40 alarms for wireless 40 alarms wired over 150 metres maximum
• Terminals  Active, Neutral, Loop and Interconnect terminals, each accommodates 2 × 1.5 mm2
• Sound Level  85 dB at three metres minimum
• Alarm Condition  Audible signal pattern (ISO 8201)
• Visual Indicators  Green LED for mains power ON Red LED for warning and low battery indication
• Approval  AS 3786:2014, UL S36341

Installation & Interconnecting Smoke Alarms

1. Strip the Active/Neutral and Interconnect (if used) wires back to the strip length shown 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 (if not already attached).
5. Engage the 10 year lithium battery by activating the on/off switch to the ON position before closing the smoke alarm to the base.
6. Turn on the mains power and check the green and red LEDs function. The Green LED should illuminate steady to show mains power present. The Red LED will pulse every 40-60 seconds to indicate correct operation and that the backup battery is okay.
7. Press the Test/Hush button for 3 seconds to check the alarm works.
8. Installation is not complete until both LEDs are functioning correctly.
9. Use a minimum of 1.0 mm2 250 V insulated wire for all wiring, including interconnecting wiring

NOTICE – EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION COMPLIANCE

This smoke alarm must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical 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

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. This means neutral connection is missing or wiring is incorrect. Please check wiring and connection of smoke alarms with flashing red LED and rectify wiring issue immediately.
• An optional wireless base (RWB) may be purchased separately if wired connection is not possible.

CAUTION

• Alternative Energy Sources – (Wind, Solar, UPS etc.) This product is designed to be connected to a Pure or True Sine Wave 230V AC 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 Alarms must not be powered from a light dimmer circuit

Operation and Testing

OPERATION
Once the mains power (220-240V ac.) is connected, the smoke alarm is operating. Once Smoke Is Detected
The smoke alarm will sound a loud alarm (85 dB) and the red LED will flash rapidly.
This will continue until the air is cleared.
Standby Condition
The red LED flashes once every 40-60 seconds to indicate the smoke alarm and battery are functioning correctly.
Green LED
The green LED is illuminated when the mains power (220-240V ac.) is on.
Memory Function
If one of the alarm indicators (RED LED) is flashing every 4 seconds this indicates that a smoke alarm, has previously been activated.

TESTING TEST THE SMOKE ALARM ONCE PER MONTH TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION

• Test by pushing the Test/Hush button on the smoke alarm for three seconds until the alarm sounds. The alarm will sound if all electronic circuitry, horn and battery are working.
• If no alarm sounds, check the smoke alarm is installed correctly. If smoke alarm is installed correctly and the alarm still does not sound, replace the smoke alarm.
• If the smoke alarm is installed in a mobile home, test weekly and after every journey.
• Never use an open flame of any type to test your alarm.
• Check that all interconnected smoke alarms operate during the test

Important information: After the Test/Hush button has been pressed, wait 10 minutes before any additional testing is conducted to avoid any false alarm
responses as product has reduced sensitivity during this period. Refer to ‘Hush or Silence Feature

Hush or Silence Feature

• This smoke alarm has a built-in Hush or Silence feature incorporated into the Test/Hush button.
• If cooking or other non-hazardous sources cause the alarm to sound, it can be temporarily silenced by pressing the Test/Hush button for 3 seconds.
• The alarm then enters a dormant period for 10 minutes.
• After the 10 minute dormant period, the smoke alarm will resume normal operation.

Note: After the Test/Hush button has been pressed, wait 10 minutes before any additional testing is conducted to avoid any abnormal responses as the smoke alarm is not sensitive to smoke during this period.

Recommended Locations of Alarms

• Install at least one alarm for each bedroom
• Install at least one alarm to protect any stairway
• Install at least one alarm on every floor level.
• Install an alarm in every room where a smoker sleeps as additional protection.
• Install an alarm in every room where electrical appliances are operated (i.e. portable heaters or humidifiers) as additional protection.
• Install an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed as additional protection. The closed door may prevent the alarm from waking the sleeper.
• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling install it at a minimum of 300mm from the side wall and 600mm from any corner (see diagram).
• When mounting an alarm on a wall, install it at a minimum of 300mm from the ceiling level but not more than 600mm from the ceiling level and any corner (see diagram)
• When mounting an alarm at the apex of a sloping ceiling it should be located a minimum of 500mm from the apex but should not exceed 1500mm (see diagram).

Avoid These Locations

Do not place the alarm in the following locations:

• The garage. Gas released when you start your automobile may cause false alarms.
• In front of forced air supply ducts used for heating and air-conditioning and other high airflow areas.
• In the peak of an “A” frame type of ceiling.
• In areas where temperatures may fall below +5ºC or rise above +50ºC.
• In dusty areas, dust particles may cause smoke alarm to false alarm or fail to alarm.
• We do not recommend installation in or directly adjacent to areas of high condensation such as bathrooms & laundries due to potential for false alarms.
• Kitchen/cooking areas

Maintenance

The smoke alarm is virtually maintenance free. However, under dusty or greasy conditions, a vacuum cleaner may be used to clean the exterior of unit (including slots on cover).

DO NOT IMMERSE IN OR SPRAY WITH HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS

Installation of Smoke Alarms

IMPORTANT: INCORRECT ORIENTATION OF SMOKE ALARMS MAY DECREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Troubleshooting Guide

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 purchaser only – for subsequent purchasers, the warranty is five (5) years from the manufacture date

RED SMOKE ALARMS PTY. LTD. SMOKE ALARMS 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 thereof and the company shall not be liable for any error therein.
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