red SMOKE ALARAMS R240 Photoelectric Smoke Alarm Instruction Manual

red SMOKE ALARAMS R240 Photoelectric Smoke Alarm

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

Specifications

• Main Power Source 220-240V, 50Hz
• Backup Battery 9V carbon zinc or alkaline battery
• Operating Current ≤40 mA
• Sensing Type  Type A Photoelectric smoke alarm – contains NO radioactive material
• Temperature Range 0°C to 45°C
• Humidity Range 5% to 95%
• Interconnecting 40 alarms for wireless
• Terminals 40 alarms wired over 150 metres maximum
• Sound Level Active, Neutral, Loop and Interconnect terminals, each accommodates 2 × 1.5 mm 85dB 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 and install the 9V battery. The smoke alarm will not latch to the base unless the battery is installed.
5. Turn on the mains power and check the green and red LED 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 9V battery is charged.
6. Press the Test/Hush button for 3 seconds to check that the alarm functions.
7. Installation is not complete until both LEDs are functioning correctly.

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.
• Alarm 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

Battery & Battery Replacement

Battery Instruction

• The smoke alarm uses one 9V battery to automatically provide back-up power to the alarm if AC power fails. The battery will operate the alarm for approximately one to three months with AC power off.
• The battery should last at least one year under normal operating conditions.
• Recommended batteries included: Energiser 522
•  To replace battery, unlatch unit from mounting base and remove the battery from compartment. Replace the old battery with a fresh one and close unit. Verify that the green LED is on.

Battery Replacement

• The battery should be replaced once a year.
• Smoke alarm cannot be closed properly without battery in place.

IMPORTANT
The operation of the smoke alarm must test with the test facility whenever the batteries are replaced.

Operation and Testing

OPERATION
Once the mains power (220-240V ) is connected and the 9V battery is installed correctly, 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) is on. Memory Function
If one of the alarm indicators (RED LED) is flashing every 4 seconds, it indicates that a smoke alarm has previously been activated.

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’ on the first page

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 battery is installed the correct way around or replace the battery. If the battery is new and installed correctly and the alarm still doesn’t 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.

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 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.
If the unit gives a chirping sound every 60sec the battery may need to be replaced.

Installation of Smoke Alarms

• Smoke alarms for minimum protection.
• Smoke alarms for additional protection.

IMPORTANT: INCORRECT ORIENTATION OF SMOKE ALARMS MAY DECREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Troubleshooting Guide

Condition: Meaning: Resolution / Action

• One audible beep every 40 to 60 seconds.
  • Low battery warning
  • Test and check the mains power connection.
  • Make sure the transport disconnect interlock is removed.
• Two audible beeps every 40 to 60 seconds.
  • The smoke alarm may not be operating correctly.
  • Clean smoke alarm according to “Maintenance, Repairs and Service”. If the problem persists, contact an electrician for replacement.
• Red LED flashing every 4 seconds
  • The smoke alarm has previously been activated.
  • If there is evidence of an alarm event, be sure to investigate further

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 reserves the right to change specifications, modify designs and discontinue items without incurring obligation and whilst every effort is made to ensure that descriptions 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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