Homeguard HG3000 User manual

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INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL
PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM
1397-7206-00
Model HG3000

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Thank You for Purchasing this HomeGuard HG3000 Smoke Alarm
THIS SMOKE ALARM HAS AN EXPECTED SERVICE LIFE OF 10 YEARS UNDER NORMAL
CONDITIONS. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU SHOULD REPLACE THE SMOKE ALARM AFTER
10 YEARS FROM INSTALLATION DATE TO ENSURE NORMAL OPERATION.
Your HG3000 Smoke Alarm is design for use in a residential dwelling.
It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
Note: Please thoroughly read this user guide and save the document for future reference and
to pass on to any subsequent owner.
Date Code (on back): ___________________
Date of Purchase: ___________________
Where Purchased: ___________________
Date to Replace: ___________________
Product Support: 1300 772 776
Please write down the below information
and have this at hand when you call.

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Contents
1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds.......................................................................1
2. Visual And Alarm Characteristics ................................................................................................... 2
3. Features and Improtant Informtion ................................................................................................ 3
4. Recommended Locations For Alarms ............................................................................................. 4
5. Locations To Avoid .........................................................................................................................7
6. Installation..................................................................................................................................... 8
7. How To Remove Smoke Alarm from Base Plate ............................................................................12
8. Operation and Testing ................................................................................................................. 13
9. Battery Installation, Replacement and Test ....................................................................................14
10. The Limitations of Smoke Alarms..................................................................................................16
11. Cleaning Your Alarm ....................................................................................................................17
12. Good Safety Habits .......................................................................................................................18
13. Repairs and Services .....................................................................................................................18
14. Warranty and Liability....................................................................................................................19
15. Product warranty registration ....................................................................................................... 20

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1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds
Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps, a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps repeating.
Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the
importance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help.
•Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed
or picking up valuables.
•In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke
seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit. If the inside of the
door is cool, place your shoulder against it, open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and
smoke rush in.
•If the escape route requires you to go through smoke, stay close to the floor where the air is
cleaner. Crawl if necessary, and breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if possible.
•Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.
•Call the fire department from your mobile phone outside, or from your neighbour’s home-not
from yours!
•Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so.
•There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire.
For instance:
a) smoking in bed
b) leaving children home alone
c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as petrol or methanol.

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2. Visual And Alarm Characteristics.
Mode LED Indications Recommendation
Normal Green ON Green LED indicate the AC mains power is
present.
Normal Red FLASHING every 40
seconds.
The smoke alarm performs a self test every
40 seconds. The battery and electronics is
tested for the life of the unit.)
Alarm mode Red light flashing once
every second. Smoke
alarm activated.
Repeat 3 long beeps(ISO8201) that indicate
smoke alarm has activated and is in alarm
mode.
Alarm mode Red Light is OFF.
Smoke alarm activated.
Smoke alarm in full alarm, repeat 3 long
beeps(ISO8201). Other interconnected units
may have activated the alarm. Check other
smoke alarms or devices.
Hush mode Green light ON. Red light
flashing every 10 seconds
and no chirp.
The “HUSH” feature has the capability of
temporarily desensitizing the alarm circuit
for approximately 8 minutes.
Low Battery Green ON, Flashing red light
every 40 seconds. Smoke alarm chirp every 40 Seconds. May
indicate low battery status. Replace the
battery.

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3. Features and Important Information
FEATURES
• 240V~ Mains powered, 50Hz, 80mA.
• Single station and / or inter-connectable to 24 units.
• Photoelectric Technology.
• 9V Replaceable battery back-up.
• Test & hush control.
• Low battery indication.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please read these instructions before installing the alarm.
• There are no parts within the smoke alarm that should be replaced by the user.
• Disconnecting alarm from the mounting base and/or removing the 9V
battery will render this smoke alarm inactive.
• Only wire the smoke alarm to 240V~ 50Hz Sine wave current supply.
• Smoke alarm has an expected service life of 10 years under normal conditions.
• Replace the smoke alarm 10 years after its installation date.

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4. Recommended Locations For Alarms
• Check specific State legislation in your area to ensure smoke alarms are correctly
located according to local laws. Each State or Territory may differ in building codes and
regulations. PSA Products can only recommend the locations.
• Locate an alarm for each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the
bedrooms. Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest from an exit.
If more than one sleeping area exist, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area in the
immediate vicinity.
• Locate additional alarms to MONITOR any stairway because stairways act like chimneys
for smoke and heat.
• Locate at least one alarm on every floor level.
• Locate an alarm in every room where a smoker sleeps.
• Locate an alarm in every room where electrical appliances are operated (i.e. portable
heaters or humidifiers).
• Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed. The closed
door may prevent an alarm not located in that room from waking the sleeper.
• Smoke, heat and other combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally.
Mounting the alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points
in the room. Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction..
• When mounting alarms on the ceiling locate it at least 300mm away from the side wall
and 300mm away from any corner. (see diagram).
• When mounting alarms on a wall, use the inside wall. The recommended position is
between 300mm and 500mm off the ceiling. (see diagram).
NOTE: The performance of smoke alarms mounted on walls is unpredictable
and this mounting position is not recommended when ceiling mounting can be
implemented.

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IMPORANT: incorrect orientation of smoke alarm may decrease operational effectiveness
Typical Multiple Floor Installation
Location of smoke alarm
Apex Of Sloping Ceiling Ceiling / Wall Junction
Single Floor
Smoke alarms for minimum protection
Smoke alarms for additional protection

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Mobile Home Installation
• Modern mobile homes have been designed and insulated to be energy efficient. Install
smoke alarms as recommended (refer to RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS).
• In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards,
extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside through poorly insulated walls
and roof. This may create a thermal barrier which can prevent smoke from reaching a
smoke alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such units, install smoke alarm on inside partition
between 300mm and 500mm from the ceiling.
• If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home, or if you notice the
walls and ceilings are either hot or cold, install alarm on an inside wall. For minimum
protection, install one alarm close to the bedrooms.
• For additional protection, see SINGLE FLOOR PLAN.
• Locate an alarm in every room where a smoker sleeps.
NOTE:Test your smoke alarm operation after mobile home vehicle has been in
storage, before each trip and at least onceweek during use.

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5. Locations To Avoid
• Do not locate your alarm in the garage - products of combustion are present when you start
your automobile. Use Lifesaver Heat Alarm in this location.
• Do not locate your alarm in front of forced air supply ducts used for heating and air conditioning
and other high air flow areas.
• Do not locate your alarm less than 500mm from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
• Do not locate your alarm in areas where temperatures may fall below 0°C or rise above 40°C,
or in humidity higher than 95% as these conditions may reduce battery life.
• Avoid dusty areas, dust particles may cause smoke alarm to false alarm or fail to alarm. Use
Lifesaver Heat Alarm in this location to avoid false alarms.
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.
• Avoid very humid areas or near a bathroom, moisture can cause false alarm.
• Avoid insect-infested areas.
• Do not locate alarm within 0.9m of the following: the door to a kitchen, the door to a
bathroom containing a tub or shower, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high
flow areas.
• Avoid locating near fluorescent lights or other electrical equipment. Electronic magnetic
interferences or “noise” may cause nuisance alarms or chirping.
• Near fluorescent lights, including CFL lamps. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.
• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination (alarm and guard)
has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.