Alula RE614 User manual

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RE614 Smoke Alarm is a multicriteria
smoke alarm.
Features
• Multicriteria Smoke Alarm
• UL217 and ULC-S531 listings
Quick Start Guide
1. Remove the mounting plate.
2. Pull the battery tab.
3. Restore the mounting plate and
twist it fully onto the smoke alarm.
Note: Enrollment is possible only
if the mounting plate is twisted
onto the smoke alarm.
4. Enroll the smoke alarm by placing
the panel into wireless enrollment
mode and then holding down the
smoke’s test button until the smoke
alarm beeps.
5. Remove the mounting plate and
refer to Sections 2 and 6 for
positioning and installation.
6. After mounting plate is installed
restore the smoke alarm onto the
mounting plate and fully test the
smoke alarm per Section 7.
Alternate Enrollment Methods
• Scan the smoke alarm’s bar code
using the Connect+ Installer app,
OR
• Enter the 8-character serial
number on the interactive service
provider’s web portal.
To replace the batteries, detach the
smoke alarm from its mounting plate
and replace the batteries.
Attention
This manual should be read prior to use and retained for further information.
Use the Panel’s installation guide to verify proper system setup.
Test Smoke Alarm
Pull Battery Tab
Position Smoke Alarm
12 inches
minimum
12 inches
minimum
RE614 Smoke Alarm
Connect+™Compatible

1.2. Fault Conditions
1.2.1. Low battery
The Alarm will emit a short beep and flash
the Yellow LED when it becomes partially
depleted. Check the date when the Alarm
should be replaced which is given on the
sidewall of the Alarm. When electronic
self testing indicates that the battery is
becoming low the Alarm will beep and
the yellow LED will flash at the same time
(about every 48 seconds) to warn the user.
This indicates that the batteries must be
replaced.
1.2.2. Contaminated chamber
If the Alarm sounds without any apparent
smoke being present, press the test
button to silence the Alarm for 10 minutes
(as described in 1.1.5 above). If the Alarm
sounds again it may be contaminated.
Pressing the test button again, within 4
minutes of the Alarm re-sounding, will
get the Alarm to compensate for chamber
contamination. This will normally resolve
the problem.
If the Alarm re-sounds for a third time, the
Alarm is excessively contaminated and
must be replaced. If it is not convenient
to replace it immediately, pressing the
test button within 4 minutes of it going
into alarm (for the third time) will silence
the Alarm for 8 hours – however it will
give two short beeps (second apart) every
10 minutes to remind the user it has been
disabled. If the contamination clears the
Indicator Summary
NormalOperation Action RedLED YellowLED Sounder
Power Up Insert Batteries 1 Flash 1 Flash O
Standby O O O
Sensing Fire Rapid Flashing O Full Sound
Fault Mode Action Red LED Yellow LED Sounder
Low Battery O 1 Flash every 48 sec 1Beep
FaultySmokeSensor O 2 Flashes every 48 sec 2Beeps
Faulty Heat Sensor O 2 Flashes every 48 sec 2Beeps
End of Life O 3 Flashes every 48 sec 3Beeps
Silence Sounding
Alarm Press&ReleaseButton 1 Flash every 8 sec O O for 10 mins
Silence“End of Life”
indication (up to
30 days)
Press&ReleaseButton O O for 72 hours O for 72 hours
Test Mode Action Red LED Yellow LED Sounder
Test Smoke Alarm Press Button Rapid Flashing O Full Sound
Alarm Memory Action Red Led Yellow LED Sounder
24 Hour Memory 2 Flashes every 48
sec for 24 hours O O
LongTerm Memory Press & Hold Button Rapid Flashing O Rapid Chirping
1.1. Normal Operation
1.1.1. Power Up
Twist off the Alarm from the mounting
plate (see Quick Start Guide). Remove the
battery tab to power the Alarm, the red
LED will flash once followed by one flash of
the yellow LED to indicate that the Alarm
has been powered successfully and is now
in standby mode.
1.1.2. Standby
In standby mode there are no active
visible or audible indications which can be
intrusive to the householder. To confirm
that the Alarm is operational perform a
weekly button test.
1.1.3. Weekly button test
Press and hold the test button and verify
that the red LED flashes rapidly and the
Alarm ramps up to full sound.
1.1.4. Sensing Fire
As soon as the Alarm senses smoke it will
go into Alarm. The red LED on the Alarm
sensing smoke flashes rapidly to indicate
this is the Alarm sensing smoke / fire.
Follow the instruction in section 3 and
evacuate the building.
1.1.5. Silence False / Nuisance alarm
Occasionally Smoke Alarms can be
activated by phenomena other than fire,
e.g. dust, insects, cooking fumes. Once
you are sure it is a nuisance alarm press
the large test button to silence the Alarm
for 10 minutes – the red LED will then
flash every 8 seconds for 10 minutes.
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Alarm will return to normal operation.
(Note: this does not reduce the users
fire protection, as a Smoke Alarm in
continuous alarm due to a fault, is useless
and must be silenced – by taking the
Alarm down or as described here. This
procedure has the added benefits that
the user is reminded every 10 minutes by
two short beeps that the Alarm needs to
be replaced and that if the problem clears
the Alarm will return to detecting fire).
1.2.3. Faulty smoke chamber
In the unlikely event of the smoke sensing
chamber becoming defective, the Alarm
will give 2 short beeps with 2 yellow LED
flashes every 48 seconds. The Alarm must
then be replaced.
If it is not convenient to replace it
immediately, pressing the test button will
silence the beeps and stop the yellow
LED flashing for 12 hours. This can be
repeated as required.
2. Location and Positioning
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing a Smoke
Alarm. You can easily install these Alarms
throughout the property on escape
routes, on each storey, in corridors and in
closed rooms to give warning of fire.
Heat Alarms can be installed in kitchens
and other areas where Smoke Alarms are
unsuitable.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION REQUIRED PROTECTION
Smoke Detection. Where required by
applicable laws, codes, or standards
for the specified occupancy, approved
single- and multiple-station Smoke Alarms
shall be installed as follows:
(1) In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
(2) Outside of each separate dwelling
unit sleeping area within 6.4 m (21 ft) of
any door to a sleeping room, the distance
measured along a path of travel
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit,
including basements
(4) On every level of a residential board
and care occupancy (small facility),
including basements and excluding crawl
spaces and unfinished attics
(5) In the living area(s) of a guest suite
(6) In the living area(s) of a residential
board and care occupancy (small facility)
Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The
required number of smoke detectors
might not provide reliable early warning
protection for those areas separated by
a door from the areas protected by the
required smoke detectors. For this reason,
it is recommended that the householder
consider the use of additional smoke
detectors for those areas for increased
protection. The additional areas include
the basement, bedrooms, dining room,
furnace room, utility room, and hallways
not protected by the required smoke
detectors. The installation of smoke
detectors in kitchens, attics (finished or
unfinished), or garages is not normally
recommended, as these locations
occasionally experience conditions that
can result in improper operation.
The equipment should be wired and
installed in accordance with National
Fire Protection Association’s Standard
72, Chapter 11 and National Electric
Code, NFPA 70, Chapter 3. (National
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
For Canadian installations wiring methods
shall be in accordance with CSA C22.1,
Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety
Standard for Electrical Installations.
Testing and maintenance procedures shall
be in accordance with CAN/ULC-S552,
Standard for the Maintenance and Testing
of Smoke-Alarms.
IMPORTANT!
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm
installation vary from state to state
and from region to region. Check with
your local Fire Department for current
requirements in your area.
SMOKE ALARMS
Sufficient smoke must enter your Smoke
Alarm before it will respond. Your Smoke
Alarm needs to be within 6.4 metres (21ft)
of the fire to respond quickly. Smoke
Alarms also need to be in positions
where they can be heard throughout the
property, so they can wake you and your
family in time for everyone to escape.
A single Smoke Alarm will give some
protection if it is properly installed, but
most homes will require two or more
(preferably interconnected) to ensure that
a reliable early warning is given. For
recommended protection you should put
individual Smoke Alarms in all rooms
where fire is most likely to break out (apart
from the kitchen and bathroom).
Your first Smoke Alarm should be located
between the sleeping area and the most
likely sources of fire (living room for
example), but it should not be more than
6.4 metres (21ft)from the door to any
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Alarms should be placed in the kitchen
and garage.
Figure 2
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Bath
Dining Room
Laundry
Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Recommended Protection
Fire authorities recommend you put
individual Smoke Alarms in or near all
rooms where fire is most likely to break
out (apart from the locations to avoid
e.g bathrooms). The living room is the
most likely place for a fire to start at
night, followed by the kitchen (where a
Heat Alarm is recommended) and then
the dining room. Consideration should
be given to installing Smoke Alarms in
any bedrooms where fires might occur,
for instance, where there is an electrical
appliance such as an electric blanket or
heater, or where the occupant is a smoker.
In addition, consideration should be also
given to installing Smoke Alarms in any
rooms where the occupant is unable to
respond very well to a fire starting in that
room, such as an elderly or sick person or
a very young child.
Checking Alarms Can Be Heard
With the Alarms sounding in their
intended locations check that the alarm
can be heard in each bedroom with
the door closed, above the sound of
any TV/audio systems. The TV/audio
systems should be set to a reasonably
loud conversation level. If you cannot hear
the alarm over the sound of the TV/audio
system, the chances are it would not wake
you. Interconnecting the Alarms will help
to ensure that the alarm will be heard
throughout the property.
Positioning
Ceiling Mounting
Hot smoke rises and spreads out,
so a central ceiling position is the
recommended location. The air is “dead”
and does not move in corners, therefore
Smoke Alarms must be mounted away
from corners. Keep at least 305mm (12”)
from walls and corners (see Figure 3).
Additionally, mount the unit at least
305mm (12”) from any light fitting or
decorative object which might prevent
smoke entering the Smoke Alarm.
room where a fire may start and block
your escape from the house.
Multi-Storey Dwellings
If your home has more than one floor, at
least one Alarm should be fitted on each
level (see Figure 1). Preferably the Alarms
should be interconnected (if feature is
present on unit) so as to give sufficient
warning throughout the property.
Figure 1 illustrates where Smoke and Heat
Alarms should be located in a typical
two storey house. Note the spacings in
“Protection Levels” which ensure the early
detection of fire and that the warning will
be heard.
Locate Heat Alarms in rooms adjoining
escape routes - kitchens, garages, boiler
houses etc. where Smoke Alarms are
unsuitable.
Figure 1
For minimum protection
- Smoke Alarm on each story
- in each sleeping area
- every 6.4 metres (21ft) of hallways and
rooms
- within 3 metres (10ft) of all bedroom doors
- all units interconnected (where feature is
present)
For recommended protection
(in addition to the above):
- Smoke Alarms in every room (except
kitchens and bathrooms)
- Heat Alarms located in kitchens, garages
etc. within 5.3m (17ft) of potential fire
sources
Single Storey Dwelling
If the premises is one storey you should
put your first Smoke Alarm in a corridor
or hallway between the sleeping and
living areas. Place it as near to the living
area as possible, but make sure that
it can be heard loudly enough in the
bedroom to wake someone. See Figure 2
for placement example.
In houses with more than one sleeping
area, Smoke Alarms should be placed
between each sleeping area and the living
area and it is recommended that Heat
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Locations to avoid
DON’T place Smoke Alarms in any of the
following areas:
• Bathrooms, kitchens, shower rooms,
garages or other rooms where the
Smoke Alarm may be triggered by
steam, condensation, normal smoke or
fumes. Keep at least 6 metres (20ft)
away from sources of normal smoke/
fumes.
• Locate away from very dusty or dirty areas
as dust build-up in the chamber can impair
performance. It can also block the insect
screen mesh and prevent smoke from
entering the smoke detector chamber.
• Do not locate in insect infested areas.
Small insects getting into the smoke
detector chamber can cause intermittent
alarms.
• Places where the normal temperature
can exceed 100°F (38.7°C) or be below
40°F (4.4°C) (e.g. attics, furnace rooms,
directly above ovens or kettles etc.) as
the steam could cause nuisance alarms.
• Near a decorative object, door, light
fitting, window moulding etc., that may
prevent smoke from entering the Alarm.
• Surfaces that are normally warmer or
colder than the rest of the room (e.g. attic
hatches). Temperature differences might
stop smoke from reaching the Alarm.
• Next to or directly above heaters or air
conditioning vents, windows, wall vents
etc. that can change the direction of
airflow.
• In very high or awkward areas (e.g. over
stairwells) where it may be difficult to
reach the Alarm (for testing, hushing or
battery replacement).
• Locate the Alarm at least 1m (39”) from
dimmer controlled lights and wiring as
some dimmers can cause interference.
• Locate Alarm at least 1.5m (59”) and
route wiring at least 1m away from
fluorescent light fittings as electrical
“noise” and/or flickering may affect
the unit.
3. Fire Safety Advice
When using household protective devices,
basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including those listed below
• Please read all instructions.
• Rehearse emergency escape plans so
everyone at home knows what to do in
case the alarm sounds.
• Use the Alarm Test Button to familiarize
your family with the Alarm sound and
Figure 3
PLACE IN CENTRAL
LOCATION AND
NOT WITHIN
305mm (12”)
OF ANY CORNER
SMOKE ALARMS
<610mm (24”) FROM APEX
DEAD AIR
SPACE
Wall Mounting
If ceiling mounting is impractical, Smoke
Alarms may be mounted on a wall,
provided that:
a) the top of the detection element is
between 150mm (6”) and 305mm (12”)
below the ceiling (see; Figure 3a).
b) the bottom of the detection element
is above the level of any door openings;
Wall mounting should only be
considered where close spaced beams
or similar obstructions may preclude
ceiling mounting. It is considered to be
the responsibility of the installer/client to
determine if the presence of asbestos in
the ceiling material would make ceiling
mounting ‘impractical’.
Figure 3a
On a Sloping Ceiling
With a sloping or peaked ceiling install a
Smoke Alarm within 610mm (24”) of the
peak (measured vertically). If this height
is less than 610mm (24”) the ceiling is
regarded as being flat (see Figure 4).
Figure 4
SMOKE ALARMS
<610mm (24”)
APEX
xx
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has been evaluated and found suitable for
that purpose.
This device cannot protect all persons at
all times. It may not protect against the
three most common causes of fatal fires:
1. Smoking in bed.
2. Leaving children at home alone.
3. Cleaning with flammable liquids, such
as petrol.
Further information can be obtained from
the Fire Department.
Planning Your Escape Route For When
The Alarms Sound
1. Check room doors for heat or smoke.
Do not open a hot door. Use an alternate
escape route. Close doors behind you as
you leave.
2. If smoke is heavy, crawl out, staying
close to floor. Take short breaths, if
possible, through a wet cloth or hold
your breath. More people die from smoke
inhalation than from flames.
3. Get out as fast as you can. Do not stop
for packing. Have a prearranged meeting
place outside for all family members.
Check everybody is there.
4. Call the Fire Brigade from a neighbour’s
house or mobile phone. Remember to
give your name and address.
to practice fire drills regularly with all
family members. Draw up a floor plan
that will show each member at least 2
escape routes from each room in the
house. Children tend to hide when they
don’t know what to do. Teach children how
to escape, open windows, and use roll up
fire ladders and stools without adult help.
Make sure they know what to do if the
alarm goes off.
• Constant exposures to high or low
temperatures or high humidity may
reduce battery life.
• Nuisance alarms can be quickly silenced
by fanning vigorously with a newspaper or
similar to remove the smoke or press the
test / hush button.
• Do not attempt to recharge or burn the
batteries, as they may explode.
• If it is necessary to remove the batteries
for separate disposal, handle carefully
to avoid possible eye damage or skin
irritation if batteries have leaked or
corroded.
• To maintain sensitivity to smoke, do
not paint or cover the Alarm in any
manner; do not permit any accumulation
of cobwebs, dust or grease.
• If Alarm has been damaged in any way
or does not function properly, do not
attempt a repair - see section 5 ‘Getting
Your Alarm Serviced’.
• This appliance is intended ONLY
for premises having a residential type
environment.
• This is not a portable product. It must be
mounted following the instructions in this
instruction leaflet.
• Smoke Alarms are not a substitute for
insurance. The supplier or manufacturer is
not your insurer.
Fire Safety Hints
Store petrol and other flammable
materials in proper containers.
Discard oily or flammable rags.
Always use a metal fireplace screen and
have chimneys cleaned regularly.
Replace worn or damaged sockets,
switches, home wiring and cracked or
frayed electrical cords and plugs.
Do not overload electrical circuits.
Keep matches away from children.
Never smoke in bed. In rooms where you
do smoke, always check under cushions
for smouldering cigarettes and ashes.
Be sure all electrical appliances and tools
have a recognised approval label.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with
detector guards unless the combination
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5. NEVER re-enter a burning house.
4. Alarm Limitations
Limitations of Smoke Alarms
While Smoke Alarms are extremely
effective, independent authorities have
stated that they may be ineffective in
some circumstances. There are a number
of reasons for this:
• Smoke Alarms will not work if the
batteries are depleted or if they are
not connected. Replace the batteries if
necessary. Also check the replace by date
on the side of the Alarm.
• Smoke Alarms will not detect fire if
sufficient smoke does not reach the Alarm.
Smoke may be prevented from reaching
the Alarm if the fire is too far away, for
example, if the fire is on another floor,
behind a closed door, in a chimney,
in a wall cavity, or if the prevailing air
draughts carry the smoke or heat away.
Installing Smoke Alarms on both sides
of closed doors and installing more than
one Alarm as recommended in this leaflet
very significantly improve the probability of
early detection.
• The Smoke Alarms may not be heard.
• A Smoke Alarm may not wake a person
who has taken drugs or alcohol.
• The Alarms may not detect every type
of fire to give sufficient early warning.
They are particularly ineffective with: fires
caused by smoking in bed, escaping
gas, violent explosions, poor storage
of flammable rags and/or liquids, (for
example petrol, paint, spirits etc),
overloaded electrical circuits, arson,
children playing with matches.
• Current studies have shown smoke
alarms may not awaken all sleeping
individuals, and that it is the responsibility
of individuals in the household that are
capable of assisting others to provide
assistance to those who may not be
awakened by the alarm sound, or to
those who may be incapable of safely
evacuating the area unassisted
Limitations of Heat Alarms
There are various situations where a Heat
Alarm may not be effective:
• Fires where the victim is intimate with a
flaming initiated fire; for example, when a
person’s clothes catch fire while cooking.
• Fires where the heat is prevented from
reaching the Heat Alarm due to a closed
door or other obstruction.
• Incendiary fires where the fire grows
so rapidly that an occupant’s egress is
blocked even with properly located Heat
Alarms
5. Getting Your Alarm Serviced
If your Alarm fails to work after you
have read the sections on “Installation”,
“Testing, Maintenance and Power Supply
Monitoring”, then contact Customer
Assistance at the nearest address given
at the end of this leaflet. If it needs to
be returned for repair or replacement
put it in a padded box with the batteries
disconnected. Send it to “Customer
Assistance” at the nearest address given on
the Alarm or in this leaflet. State the nature
of the fault, where the Alarm was purchased
and the date of purchase.
6. Installation
Installation Procedure
1. Select a location complying with the
advice in Section 2.
2. Lift off the mounting plate from the
Smoke Alarm.
3. Place the mounting plate on the ceiling
exactly where you want to mount the
Alarm. With a pencil, mark the location of
the two screw holes.
4. Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring
in the ceiling, drill holes using a 5.0mm
drill bit through the centre of the marked
locations. Push the plastic screw anchors
provided into the drilled holes. Screw the
mounting plate to the ceiling.
5. Insert the batteries as per the Quick
Start Guide, ensuring the orientation
is correct. If the batteries are already
installed in your Alarm just pull the battery
tab to power the Alarm.
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Figure 5
ROTATE UNIT ANTI-CLOCKWISE
UNIT WILL NOT TWIST OFF - IT MAY BE
TAMPERPROOFED - SEE FIGURE 8
6. Carefully line up the Alarm on to the
mounting plate, gentle press home and
twist clockwise.
Install all the other Alarms similarly.
7. Press the Test button on each Alarm to
ensure that the Alarm works (see Figure 6).
Figure 6
Smoke Alarm
Tamperproofing the Alarm
The Alarm can be made tamperproof
to prevent unauthorised removal of the
Alarm.
Break off the small pillar on the base as
shown in Figure 7a. To remove the Alarm
from the ceiling it is now necessary to use
a small screwdriver, to release the catch
(push catch towards the ceiling) and then
twist off the Alarm (see Figure 7b).
Figure 7a - How to Tamperproof
BREAK OFF
SMALL PILLAR
Figure 7b - How to Remove
PUSH UP CATCH & TWIST
ALARM ANTI-CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE
If necessary it is possible to further secure
the Alarm by using a No.2 or No.4 (2 to
3mm) (1/8”) diameter - not supplied) self
tapping screw 6 to 8mm (1/4”) long (see
Figure 7d), to firmly lock the Alarm and its
mounting plate together (see Figure 7c).
Figure 7c
TAMPERPROOF SCREW
Figure 7d
6 to 8 mm
2 to 3 mm
SELF TAPPING
SCREW
Attach the Alarm to the mounting plate.
Line up the screw (not supplied) on
the “U” shaped recessed area shown in
Figure 7c and screw firmly home.
To remove the Alarm from the ceiling,
remove the screw first, and then twist off
anti-clockwise.
7. Testing, Maintenance and
Power Supply Monitoring
Your Alarm is a life saving device and
should be checked periodically.
7.1 Manually Testing your Alarms
It is recommended that you test your
Alarms after installation and then at least
weekly to ensure the units are working.
It will also help you and your family to
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period (10 minutes). If additional silenced
time is required, simply push the Test/
Silence button again.
3. If kitchen usage/layout is such that there
are an unacceptable level of nuisance
alarms, re-locate the Smoke Alarm further
away where it will be less affected by
cooking fumes etc.
We recommend the use of a Heat Alarm
in the Kitchen area to avoid such nuisance
alarms.
7.3 Power Supply Monitoring
7.3.1 What to do when an Alarm is
beeping:
A Smoke Alarm is beeping about every 48
seconds with the yellow light flashing at
the same time:
- Replace the Batteries.
7.3.2 Battery Replacement
When the batteries power is low and
replacement is necessary, the Smoke
Alarm will “beep” and the yellow light
will flash at the same time about once
every 48 seconds for at least 7 days.
The batteries must then be replaced.
Also, replace the batteries if the Alarm
does not sound when the Test Button is
pressed. When you replace the batteries
you must press the Test button to check
that the Alarm is functioning correctly.
Only replace the batteries with Panasonic
CR123A batteries.
Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep
away from children. Do not disassemble
and do not dispose of in fire.
Replacement batteries can be purchased
at your local hardware store.
Warning!
CONSTANT EXPOSURES TO HIGH
OR LOW TEMPERATURES OR HIGH
HUMIDITY MAY REDUCE BATTERIES’
LIFE.
Use only batteries specified in marking.
Use of different batteries may have a
detrimental effect on Alarm operation.
These cells are intended for use at
ordinary temperatures where anticipated
high temperature excursions are not
expected to exceed 100°C (212°F).
Prolonged periods of alarm will also
reduce batteries life.
Caution: The batteries used in this device
may present a fire or chemical burn
hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or
dispose of in fire. Replace batteries with
Panasonic CR123A, use of other batteries
become familiar with the sound of the
Alarms.
- Press and hold the Test Button until the
Alarm sounds and the red light flashes (see
Figure 7). The Alarm will stop sounding
shortly after the button is released.
- Repeat this procedure for all other
Alarms in the system.
WARNING: Do not test with flame.
This can set fire to the Alarm and damage
the house. We do not recommend
testing with smoke as the results can be
misleading unless special apparatus is
used.
When you press the Test button it
simulates the effect of smoke in a Smoke
Alarm which it could experience in a real
fire.
7.2 Test/Silence Button to Control
Nuisance Alarms
The Smoke Alarms have a combined
Test/Silence button to help you control
nuisance/false alarms.
If, when the Alarm sounds, there is no sign
of smoke or noise to indicate that there is
a fire, it should be assumed that it is due
to an actual fire and the dwelling should
be evacuated immediately.
Check the house carefully in case there is
a small fire smouldering somewhere.
Check whether there is some source of
smoke or fumes, for example cooking
fumes being drawn past the Alarm by an
extractor.
If there are frequent nuisance/false alarms
it may be necessary to re-locate the
Smoke Alarm away from the source of
the fumes.
If you installed Alarms with RF modules
and did not House Code / enroll them in
your system, you may be receiving alarm
signals from a neighbouring system. This
can be easy rectified by “House Coding”
your Alarms - see relevant RF Module
Instruction booklet.
1. To cancel a false alarm from a Smoke
Alarm (which has its red light flashing
rapidly), press the Test/Silence button (the
Smoke Alarm will automatically switch to a
reduced sensitivity condition).
The Smoke Alarms will be silenced for a
period of approximately 10 minutes. The
red light on the cover of the Smoke Alarm
will flash every 8 seconds to indicate that
the unit has been silenced.
2. The Smoke Alarm will reset to normal
sensitivity at the end of the silenced
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may present a risk of fire or explosion.
7.4 Cleaning your Alarm
Clean your Alarm regularly. Use a soft
bristle brush or the brush attachment of
your vacuum cleaner to remove dust and
cobwebs from the side slots where the
smoke enters. To clean the cover, wipe
with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
WARNING: Do not paint your Alarm.
Other than the maintenance and cleaning
described in this leaflet, no other
customer servicing of this product is
required. Repairs, when needed, must be
performed by the manufacturer.
7.5 Chamber Cleaning
Cleaning or replacing of the chamber
cover should only be carried out by
suitably trained personal.
1. Remove the Alarm from the mounting
plate.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. With a flat screwdriver unclip the three
cover clip points (see figure 8a).
4. Remove the cover (see figure 8b).
5. Unplug the thermistor by holding the
thermistor PCB and pulling the pins out
of the sockets (see figure 8c).
6. To remove the chamber top turn the
chamber anti-clockwise approx. 15
degrees (see figure 8d).
7. Blow out or use a soft bristled brush to
remove dust and dirt form the chamber
base.
8. Fit a new chamber top and clip in place
by turning clock-wise 15 degrees.
9. Insert the thermistor PCB into the
sockets and ensure the thermistor is
perpendicular to the chamber (see
figure 8e).
10. Place the cover back on the Alarm
taking care to ensure the thermistor
is protruding out the cover (see figure
8f).
11. Replace the batteries and reattach to
the mounting plate.
12. Press the test button to ensure the
Alarm is working correctly.
Figure 8a
Figure 8b
Figure 8c
Figure 8d
Figure 8e
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Figure 8f
7.6 Smoke Alarm Automatic Self-Test
The smoke chamber in the Smoke Alarms
automatically tests itself every 16 seconds.
If the chamber is degraded it will beep
twice every 48 seconds with 2 yellow LED
flashes at the same time. If this happens
clean the unit. If the beeping persists and
the beep does not coincide with a yellow
light flash, return the unit for service (see
Section 5 - Getting Your Alarm Serviced).
7.7 Dust and Insect Contamination
All Smoke Alarms and particularly the
optical (photoelectric) type are prone to
dust and insect ingress which can cause
false alarms.
The latest design, materials and
manufacturing techniques have been
used in the construction of the Alarm to
minimise the effects of contamination.
However it is impossible to completely
eliminate the effect of dust and insect
contamination, and therefore, to prolong
the life of the Alarm you must ensure that
it is kept clean so that excess dust does
not build up. Any insects or cobwebs in
the vicinity of the Smoke Alarm should be
promptly removed.
In certain circumstances even with regular
cleaning, contamination can build up in
the smoke sensing chamber causing the
Alarm to sound. If this happens the Smoke
Alarm must be returned for servicing or
replacement. Contamination is beyond
our control, it is totally unpredictable and
is considered normal wear and tear. For
this reason, contamination is not covered
by the guarantee and a charge is made for
all such servicing work.
7.8 End of life
The entire Alarm must be replaced if:-
• The unit is installed for over 10 years (check
the “replace by” date marked on the side of
the unit).
Before the Alarm is safely discarded,
remove from the mounting plate &
disconnect the batteries.
Do not put the Alarm into a fire.
The Alarm should be disposed in a safe
and environmentally sound manner at
your local recycle centre. Contact your
local authority for further advise.
8. Troubleshooting
Alarms sound for no apparent reason
• Check for fumes, steam, etc. from the
kitchen or bathroom. Paint and other
fumes can cause nuisance alarms.
• Check for any sign of contamination
such as cobwebs or dust. Clean the Alarm
as described in Section 8 if necessary.
• Press the Test/Silence button on the
Smoke Alarm causing the Alarm (this can
be identified as the Alarm with the red
light flashing rapidly) – this will silence
the Smoke Alarm for 10 minutes (and also
silence all other interconnected Alarms in
the system).
The Alarm fails to sound when the Test
button is pressed
• Check the age of the unit - see the
“replace by” label on side of unit.
• If necessary replace the batteries with
Panasonic CR123A.
9. System Compatibility and
Wireless Verification
Smoke alarm model RE614 has only been
evaluated at ETL with Alula Connect+
Model#: RE6100.
Test the system after finishing installation,
enrollment, and configuration. Verify
proper operation of all installed sensors
and peripherals using the Connect+
Installer app or the interactive services
provider’s web portal. All sensors and
peripherals should score at least one bar
on the RF signal strength indicator.
Smoke alarms should be tested after
installed and weekly by pressing the
test button on the detector. Connect+
will indicate it has properly received a
test signal by sounding a temporal three
sound for a Smoke alarm.

Pro Tip
Pressing the test button on the smoke alarm will beep both the panel
and smoke alarm.
Specications
Physical
Housing Dimensions
Weight with Batteries
Mounting Fastener
4.7 x 1.8 inches (12.0 x 4.6 centimeters)
7.36 ounces (210 grams)
#6 screws and anchors (provided)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Maximum Humidity
40°F to 100°F (4.4°C to 37.8°C), Long Term
15% to 95% non-condensing relative humidity
Sensor Specications
Frequency
Replacement Batteries
Transmitted Indications
Loudness
Smoke Sensitivity
433.92 MHz
Two Panasonic CR123A
Low Battery, Supervision
85 dBA at 10 feet (3m) minimum
1.82% to 2.92% OBS/Foot
Certication
RE614 FCC, IC, UL217 8th edition, ULC-S531 3rd
edition, CSFM
Specications subject to change without notice.
TRADEMARKS
Alula and Connect+ are trademarks owned by Alula
Holdings, LLC.
FCC NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference that may
be received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by
Alula could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
FCC ID: U5X-RE314
IC NOTICE
This device complies with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux cnr d’Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes:
(1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) L’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
IC: 8310A-RE314
47-0023-08 • RevD • 2019-10-21
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