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.

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6. Installation
WARNING: THIS SMOKE ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY QUALIFIED (LICENSED) ELECTRICIANS ONLY.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS:
• In the interests of safety, this smoke alarm and all wiring must be installed by a licensed
electrician in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Wiring Rules - AS3000.
• DO NOT connect this smoke alarm on the base plate without the presence of 240V mains
power.
• This Smoke Alarm can only interconnect with Homeguard Model HG3000. Interconnection with
other brands may cause damage or result in a shock or fire risk and void warranty.
• Due to “noise” from electromagnetic interference, up to 24 units of smoke alarms may be
interconnected.
• There are three terminals in the supply terminal block, marked A, S, N. It is important that the
alarm be wired correctly to ensure correct operation. Incorrect wiring to the Smoke Alarm will
damage the unit and void the warranty.
• A total maximum of 250 meters (820 feet) of wire can be used in interconnecting smoke alarms.
• All final sub-circuit conductors including the signal conductor must be a minimum size of 1mm²
with 250V grade insulation.
• Interconnected Smoke Alarms must be connected to the same final subcircuit.
• Do not use any wire that could later be confused with the normal house wires for the
interconnect wire. For example, green/yellow earth wire.
• Do not connect AC power wires to S interconnect terminal. These will damage smoke alarms.
• Do not connect the S interconnect wire to any device, except the S interconnect terminal of
smoke alarm. Otherwise, smoke alarm will be damage.
• Smoke alarms should be interconnected only within the confines of a single family living unit.
If smoke alarms are interconnected between different units, there may be excessive nuisance
alarms. Residents may not be aware that smoke alarms are being tested or that it is a nuisance
alarm caused by cooking, etc.

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Terminals are marked as follows:
MARKINGS
AACTIVE
S SWITCH WIRE (FOR INTERCONNECTION ONLY)
N NEUTRAL
WARNING: Connecting the Switch wire terminal to any other supply conductor may result in
damage to the alarm, failure to operate or shock hazard and void the warranty of the alarm.
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N
sss
AN AN A
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MAXIMUM OF 24 SMOKE ALMARM
S
CONNECTION TO A
FUSE ON
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ASNASNASN
HOMEGUARD
INTERCONNECT
SMOKE ALARM
HOMEGUARD
INTERCONNECT
SMOKE ALARM
HOMEGUARD
INTERCONNECT
SMOKE ALARM
Figure 1
Figure 1

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• When interconnected all Smoke Alarms will sound upon activation.
• WARNING: This alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a square wave, modified
square wave or modified sine wave inverter. These type of inverters are sometimes used to
supply power to the structure in off grid installations, such as solar or wind derived power
sources. These power sources produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm.
• PSA recommend the smoke alarms to be installed on its own subcircuit to avoid false alarms
and nuisance chirping that may be caused by electromagnetic interferences from other electrical
equipment.
• Separate Smoke Alarm from mounting base by sliding cover (See Fig. 2).
• Connect supply cable to terminal block and fix terminal cover.(see Fig 1)
• The smoke alarm contain a yellow battery pull tab for your convenience. Battery pull tab must be
removed to activate battery backup and provide power to the unit in the event of mains power
loss.
• Pull out the yellow battery pull tab.
• Align and slide smoke alarm up onto mounting base ( See Fig. 3) then slide in the reverse
direction of arrow to ensure proper connection.
• Check the green light on alarm cover. It should be lit when mains power is switched on
indicating that the smoke alarm is properly connected to the mounting base.
• If required, secure Tamper Locking Screw (supplied) to smoke alarm.
• Test alarm by pressing Test button.

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Figure 2: To remove smoke alarm
Slide smoke alarm carefully
away from the base plate to
remove the smoke alarm.
Figure 3: To connect smoke alarm
1. Place smoke alarm in line with the
base plate.
2. Push smoke alarm towards connector
(A). Ensure the smoke alarm slides
fully into the connector.
3. Green AC Power light will come on
when connected to mains.
A
Figure 4: Wall mounting smoke alarm
For wall mounting,the connector must be
at the bottom. Ensure“ SLIDE TO REMOVE
” arrow on the cover is pointing upwards
(vertical) as shown.

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7. How to Remove Smoke Alarm from Base Plate
• Look for ‘ SLIDE TO REMOVE ’ (below image).
• Remove Tamper Locking Screw if installed. The tamper screw is located on the side of the smoke
alarm.
• Push firmly towards arrow until smoke alarm unhinges from base plate.
• To re-install smoke alarm follow FIGURE 2 procedure 1 to 3. See page 11.
Slide Smoke Alarm cover in
direction of arrow ( as shown
on cover) to remove from base
plate.
Tamper Locking Screw

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8. Operation and Testing
OPERATION
• The smoke alarm is operational once all wires are properly connected, a fresh battery is installed ,
The smoke alarm is correctly installed on the mounting base and the alarm has been tested.
• There are two LED indicators. Each of them has a unique function:
Red LED
• Stand-by condition: will flash once approximately every 40 seconds to indicate unit is
functioning properly.
• Alarm condition: the Red LED will flash once every second. For interconnected units, the
originating smoke alarm Red LED will flash once every second. All other units will sound but
the Red LED will not be on or flashing.
Green LED
• AC Mains-ON Indicator: indicates that the unit is operating with AC power. If this LED goes
out, it indicates that the AC power is off.
HUSH CONTROL FEATURE:
Note: Dense smoke will override Hush control feature and sound a continuous alarm.
• This smoke alarm has the capability of being temporarily desensitized for approximately 8-10
minutes.
• The smoke alarm is desensitized by pressing the“ Test / Hush ” button on the smoke alarm.
• After pressing the“ Test / Hush ” button, the alarm will silence immediately.
• The smoke alarm will automatically reactivate after approximately 8-10 minutes and sound the
alarm if particles of combustion are still present.
• The “HUSH” feature may be used repeatedly until the air has cleaned.
WARNING: Before using the alarm HUSH feature, identify the source of smoke and be certain
that a safe condition exists.

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9. Battery Installation, Replacement and Test
BATTERY INSTALLATION
• 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 smoke alarm has a low battery indicator that will cause the unit to chirp and flash the Red LED
at approximately 40 second intervals for a minimum of 30 days.Missing battery with main power
connected will cause the unit to chirp and flash the Red LED at approximately 40 second intervals.
• Replace battery when chirping occurs. To ensure proper operation, the battery should be replaced
once a year.
• To replace battery, remove alarm from mounting base(see section 7) and remove the battery from
compartment. Replace the old battery with a new one.
Use only the following 9 volt batteries for
smoke alarm replacement.
Alkaline Type: ENERGIZER 522; Gold Peak1604A
DURACELLMN1604, MX1604;
Carbon Zinc Type: Gold Peak 1604P.
These batteries can be purchased at your local
retail outlet or supermarket.
Caution: Use only specified batteries.
Use of different battery may have a
detrimental effect on operation or
may cause the battery to explode
resulting in injury or fire.
• Use only batteries specified on the label .
• Fold Red Battery Lever down into compartment with fresh replacement battery. If the Red Battery
Lever is not held down in the battery compartment by the battery, the smoke alarm will not close
and will not be operational. Battery can only be inserted in one direction, ensure polarity is correct.
WARNING: Use of inferior batteries or incorrect types may cause a malfunction of the
alarm.When replacing the battery and on reconnection of the detector to the base plate,
make sure that the detector is fully connected and flush with the base plate. Verify that the
Green LED is ON after reinstalling the alarm on the base plate.
RED BATTERY LEVER

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BATTERY TEST:
• Switch off mains power. The Green LED on the smoke alarm will be OFF.
• Test alarm by pressing on the Test Button for a few seconds.This should sound the alarm.
• If the battery module has a fault, the alarm will chirp every 40 seconds.
• Watch the Red LED for about 40 seconds. It should flash at least once.
• Switch on mains power only when smoke alarm passes the above tests. The Green LED on the
smoke alarm will come ON.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS RECOMMENDED!
INSTALLER PLEASE NOTE:
• Before you connect the mains power, check wiring polarity.
• please check battery is correctly connected and fully change over 8.0 Volts.
• If the alarm ‘chirps’ again, press the Test button to check the battery condition.
• If ‘chirps’ persists, replace smoke alarm and return to your supplier for replacement.
Please Note: When TEST button is pressed after testing mode, the smoke alarm will
automatically enter HUSH mode. Smoke alarm will be desensitized for 10 minutes.
Smoke testers may not be effective during hush mode.

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10. The Limitations of Smoke Alarms
Warning: please read carefully and thoroughly.
• Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible developing fires at a
reasonable cost.
• Alarms have sensing limitations. Ionisation sensing alarm may detect invisible fire particles
(associated with fast flaming fires) sooner than Photo-electric alarms. Photo-electric sensing alarm
may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow flaming fires) sooner than Ionisation alarms.
• Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. Neither type of alarm (photo-
electric/ionisation) is always best and a given alarm may not always provide warning of a fire.
We strongly recommend that both ionisation and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to help
insure maximum detection of the various types of fires that can occur within the home.
• Smoke alarms have certain limitations. For battery powered smoke alarms, the battery must be in
good condition and installed properly.
• AC powered alarms will not operate if AC power has been cut off, such as by an electrical fault,
open fuse or circuit-breaker, or fire. However, the battery back-up will activate the alarm if in
good working order.
• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to ensure that the batteries and alarm circuit are in good
operating condition.
• Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm. Therefore, smoke
alarm may not sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door,
or on a different floor.
• If the alarm is located outside the bedrooms, or on a different floor, it may not wake up a sound
sleeper. A smoke alarm in the bedroom, therefore, is recommended.
• Smoke alarms have been significant in saving lives in many parts of the world. Hence, the use of
this product does not substitute for basic prevention and total protection.
• Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing early warnings of a fire, they are not a
substitute for an insurance policy.

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• This smoke alarm alone will not alert the hearing impaired. Use special purpose smoke alarm with
lights or vibrating devices, for those hard of hearing.
• Heat alarms are available to offer greater security when used in conjunction with smoke alarms.
• Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants
of the need to escape, followed by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants. Fire
warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in
potentially fatal fires. Victims are often intimate with the fire, too old or young, or physically or
mentally impaired such that they cannot escape even when warned early enough that escape
should be possible. For these people, other strategies such as protection-in-place or assisted
escape or rescue are necessary.
11. Cleaning Your Alarm
YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED ONCE A YEAR.
Smoke alarms operate by monitoring the air and the environment around it. Small particles in the air
such as dust, fumes, small insects may cause the smoke alarm to activate. We recommend the smoke
alarm be regularly clean at least once a month using a soft brush vacuum cleaner to ensure dust and
debris do not accumulate around the smoke alarm. Do not spray cleaners or detergent into the smoke
alarm.
Please note – Do not attempt to remove the cover of the smoke alarm to clean inside. This will void
your warranty.
If the tamper resistant feature has been installed you will need to follow the instructions in page 13 to
remove your alarm for maintenance.
To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in Section 8. You can clean
the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and
blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the
alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth.
After cleaning, reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using the button. If cleaning does not restore
the alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced.
WARNING : Reinstall the Alarm as soon as possible to ensure continuous protection.