Lifesaver 6000 User manual

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Tested & Complies to
Australian Standards
AS3786:2014
Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
AS3786:2014
Lic:SMK1377
SAI Global
MODEL 6000
• 240VAC with 9VDC battery backup
MODEL 6000RL
• 240VAC with built-in rechargeable
battery backup
240VAC mains powered
standalone and / or
interconnectable (24 units)
photoelectric smoke alarm.
Part Number:
LIF6000
LIF6000RL

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Thank You for Purchasing this PSA Lifesaver Smoke Alarm
NOTE: Please thoroughly read this user guide and save the document for future reference
and to pass on to any subsequent owner. Important: Please read this user guide before
installation.
Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit.
Your PSA LIFESAVER Smoke Alarm is designed for use in a residential environment. It is not
designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
IMPORTANT: Additional markings can be found on the back of the unit.
Model: _________________
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 .....................................................................4
2. Product Features And Specifications .............................................................................................. 5
3. Recommended Locations For Alarms ..............................................................................................6
4. Locations To Avoid .........................................................................................................................8
5. Installation Instructions .................................................................................................................. 9
6. Mounting Instructions ................................................................................................................. 13
7. Battery Installation, Replacement and Test.....................................................................................15
8. Operating and Testing ..................................................................................................................17
9. Visual And Audible Indications ......................................................................................................19
10. 9V Terminal and Smoke Alarm Remote Control ........................................................................... 21
11. Nuisance Alarm And HUSH .......................................................................................................... 23
12. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 24
13. Good Safety Habits ...................................................................................................................... 25
14. Limitations Of Smoke Alarms ....................................................................................................... 26
15. Warranty and Liability....................................................................................................................27
16.Product warranty registration..........................................................................................................28
Model: _________________
Date Code (on back): _________________
Date of Purchase: _________________
Where Purchased: _________________
Date to Replace: _________________

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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.
The red LED flashes every second during alarm.
•Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else who may have difficulty recognising the impor-
tance of the alarm sounding or who may 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. Product Features And Specifications
This alarm detects particles of combustion using photoelectric technology. This smoke alarm has an expected
service life of ten years under normal conditions. We recommend that you should replace after 10 years from
installation date to ensure normal operation.
Product Features and Specifications:
•MODEL 6000: Powered by 240VAC (50Hz, 10 mA max, 4mA standby) hardwire with 9V replaceable battery
backup
•MODEL 6000RL: Powered by 240VAC (50Hz, 10 mA max, 4mA standby) hardwire with built-in recharge-
able battery backup
•Temperature: Operating Range: 0 °C to 40 °C
•Humidity: Operating range: up to 93% RH non-condensing
•Audible Alarm: 85+ dBA at 3m @ 3.0 to 3.5 KHz pulsing alarm
•Smoke Sensor: Photoelectric
•Smoke Alarm HUSH®Control
•Storage and Transport Conditions: -20° C to +60° C, 5-95%RH (non-condensing)
•Interconnectable up to 24 units
•Insect mesh protection over sensor.
•Quick slide base plate for easy installation
•Low battery hush for 8 hours.
•Initiating alarm memory feature.
•Chamber fault monitoring
•Approved to AS3786:2014 Australian Standard

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3. 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, then install additional alarms in the immediate vicinity of each sleeping area.
• Locate additional alarms to monitor any stairwells because stairwells 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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IMPORTANT: 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
Heat alarms for additional protection

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4. Locations To Avoid
• Do not locate your smoke 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 smoke 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 93% 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.
• 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. Install smoke alarms at least
300mm away from lights and other electrical devices.

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5. Installation
THIS SMOKE ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY QUALIFIED (LICENSED) ELECTRICIANS
ONLY.
Wiring Requirements
• All connections must be installed by a qualified electrician and be in accordance with the relevant
requirements of the SAA Wiring Rules AS 3000 Standards.
• The appropriate power source is 240V AC 50Hz continuous single phase sine wave current
supplied from a non-switchable circuit.
• 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.
WARNING: This alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a square wave
or modified square 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.
Wiring instructions for Ceiling Baseplate
CAUTION! TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER TO THE CIRCUIT BEFORE WIRING THE ALARM.
• For smoke alarms that are used as STANDALONE units, LEAVE THE SWITCH WIRE UNCONNECTED.
• When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit.
• A maximum of 24 PSA LIFESAVER devices may be interconnected by hardwire.

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Note: Use approved listed Australian Standards cable 1.0mm² TPS or larger as required by
local codes.
Terminals at back of mounting base are marked as follows:
ALARM --------------------------------- CONNECTED TO:
9V ---------------------------------- 9V (9V DC Positive Power Source)
A ------------------------------------ A (Active Side of AC Line)
SW ---------------------------------- SW (Switch wire for interconnection only)
N ---------------------------------- N (Neutral Side of AC Line)
LOOP --------------------------------- Loop dead terminal
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.
• When interconnected, all Smoke Alarms will sound upon activation.
• This Smoke Alarm can only interconnect with other PSA LIFESAVER models of Smoke Alarms,Heat
alarms, CO alarms; whether of Ionisation or Photoelectric design. Interconnection with other brands
may cause damage or result in electric shock or fire risk.
Note: For interconnection of smoke alarms to Fire Panel or Auxiliary devices, use only
LIFESAVER Isolation Relay Model LIFSAIR or LIFSAIRMB.
FIGURE 1
1 2
N
sss
AN AN A
24
FUSE ON
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ASN
RED
WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
WHITE
RED
ASN
RED
WHITE
CO ALARM
LIFESAVER
INTERCONNECT
SMOKE ALARM
LIFESAVER
INTERCONNECT
HEAT ALARM
LIFESAVER
INTERCONNECT
CONNECTION TO
A MAXIMUM OF 24 DEVICES
LOOP
N
SW
A
9V
LOW
BATTERY
POWER
FLASHING
=ALARM
1Flash
=SERVICE
Model: NLCO
EN50291-1: 2010
License No. KM98848