Red Arrow SHC-WIR-SM User manual

Mains/Battery Operated Smoke Alarm
Product Codes: SHCWIRSM
Box Contents -
1 x SHC-WIR-SM Wired/Wireless Smoke Alarm
Dimensions: L: 140mm x W: 140mm x D: 44.9mm
Power: 220-240V AC 50-60Hzwith 9V battery backup
Product Life: 10 Years after initial activation
Alarm Volume: >85dB (A) at 3 meters
Alarm Sensitivity: 0.10-0.16dB/m
Sound Pattern: ISO8201 (BI 0.5s - pause 0.5s - BI 0.5s - pause 0.5s - BI 0.5s - pause 1.5s,
with RED LED ashing, this alarm pattern is repeated.)
Wireless Alarm
Sound Pattern:
BI - BI - pause 1.2s, with the red LED ash, this alarm
pattern is repeated.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PAGE 1 (FRONT PAGE)
Specication
DESCRIPTION:
Photoelectric smoke alarm 220-240V AC with 9V DC battery backup, Designed with quick
t base and sensitive photoelectric sensor for detecting micro particles associated with
smoldering res and reacts faster than Ionization alarms. Keeping your household and loved
ones safe with wired or built in RF Interlinking function for pairing with Red Arrow mains /
battery operated heat alarms.
Recommended Installation Locations
Safety Warning
• The installation should be carried out
by a competent person.
• Follow the provided installation
instructions, using the xings supplied
or recommended.
• Keep out of reach of children.
KM 694336
Thank you for purchasing
the SHC-WIR-SM smoke
alarm. Please take a few
minutes to thoroughly
read the user guide
and familiarize yourself
and your family with its
operation and save for
future reference.
5
YRS
GUARANTEE
Easy
Install
Ceiling
Best here
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30 cm
50 cm
Not in this
area
Any where in this area
200 cm
Never here
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ELECTRIC
RF & WIRED
INTERCONNECT
The following suggestions are intended to help you to position and
install your alarm.
1. The locations must comply with the applicable building regulations.
BS 5839 part 6 gives guidance on the number, types and positioning
of alarms. In general, smoke alarms should be installed in every
circulation space such as Hallways, Landings, Bedrooms and
principal living spaces (living room). Larger spaces may require the
use of more than one unit. The advice here follows the guidance in
British Standard BS 5839 part 6 in general (for further information
see the BS standard itself).
2. Installed on each and every storey.
3. Hot smoke rises and spreads out, so a central ceiling position is the
preferred location. The air is “dead” and does not move into corners,
therefore smoke must be mounted away from corners. Position the
unit at least 30 cm away from walls and corners and 30 cm away
from any light tting or decorative object witch may obstruct smoke
entering the Alarm. (see the diagram 1).
4. When the ceiling is slanting, the alarm needs to be installed
minimum 50cm away from the highest ceiling point in the room (see
the diagram 2).
1. Don’t place Alarms in bathrooms, Kitchens, Garages or other rooms where
the Alarm may be triggered by steam, condensation and normal smoke/
heat from appliances.
2. In areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or
washing machines, install at least 3 meters away from these areas.
3. Near air returns or heating and cooling supply vents, install at least 1m
away from these areas. The air could blow smoke away from the detector,
interrupting its alarm.
4. In rooms where temperature may fall below 0°C or rise above 40°C. (due to
nuisance/false alarm activation).
5. In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect infested areas where particles may
interfere/obstruct with Alarm operation.
6. Away from air conditioning or ventilation grilles/louvres.
Locations to Avoid
• This Smoke Alarm is capable of providing wired and wireless
interconnection functions.
• Interconnecting Smoke Alarms can be linked wireless/wired together so
that if one alarm is activated then all alarms which are linked in the circuit
are also sounded.
• A 9V signal is applied to the interconnect terminals between all wired
interconnected Alarms.
• The maximum wiring length is 150m between Alarms.
• The Smoke Alarm wireless module uses coded RF signals and need to be
paired before use.
Interconnecting Smoke Alarms
22
0086
BS EN 14604:2005/AC:2008
22
2797
EN 14604:2005/AC:2008

Installation - Wired Connection
1. Strip the Live, Neutral and Interconnect (if used ) wires back to the
strip length shown at Diagram 3. Connect the wires to the correct
terminals on the base (shown at Diagram 4) and ensure the terminal
screws are fully tightened. Check all wires for continuity and correct
termination and ensure that the interconnect wires have not been
cross connected to either live or neutral terminations.
2. Ensure that the terminal cover is closed to avoid contact with the live
terminals as shown at Diagram 5.
3. Screw the mounting base onto the ceiling using the appropriate
fasteners.
4. Clip the Smoke Alarm on to the base.
Note: The Smoke Alarm base will only close with a battery installed.
Do not attempt to close without a battery installed.
5. Turn on the mains power and check that the smoke alarm Green and
Red LED’s function:
A) The Green LED should illuminate to show mains power present.
B) The Red LED will pulse every 40 seconds to indicate correct
operation and that the backup battery proves serviceable.
6. Press the Test/Hush button to check that the smoke alarm works.
Installation is not complete until both LEDs are functioning correctly
and the alarm has been checked for correct operation. Wiring
must be installed in compliance with local regulations. In the UK
it is recommended that the following coloured cores are used (for
example with triple at 6243Y cable).
WARNING: Alarm will not attach to mounting bracket unless battery is installed
correctly.
Installation
Wiring Diagram for Wired Interconnection
Terminal
L: Live
E: Earth Loop
N: Neutral
I-Connect: Interconnect
Diagram 3
Diagram 4 Diagram 5
CAUTION
Risk of Injury and equipment damage / malfunction
• 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 Live or Neutral.
• A maximum of 40 smoke alarms can be installed on one circuit
(wired interconnection only).
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury and
equipment damage / malfunction.
WARNING : Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect the AC mains at the fuse
box or circuit breaker powering the Alarm before following the cleaning
instructions.
Wireless Interconnection Setup
Complete battery installation for all smoke alarms requiring wireless
interconnection.
Select one of smoke alarm as the MASTER unit. Treat all other units as SLAVE
units.
Press the test button on the MASTER unit three times within two seconds, the
red LED will ash quickly, the unit is now in sending radio signal mode. This
mode will last for 90 seconds.
While the MASTER unit is in sending radio signal mode. Press the test button on
any SLAVE unit three times within two seconds, the SLAVE unit learns this signal
and complete the pairing after a sound “beep”with light ash once.
Repeat the above steps on all other SLAVE units.
After all the smoke alarms are wirelessly interconnected, install it on the ceiling.
Clear radio signal mode
Press the test button on any SLAVE unit three times within two seconds, the
red LED will ash quickly, then press and hold the test button again until the
red light goes out the rst time and release the button immediately, the red
LED will ash slowly, at this time, press the test button again, the SLAVE unit
will beep 3 times, which means that the SLAVE unit clears wireless connected
successfully.
CAUTION:
The smoke alarm is designed to be wirelessly interlinked with up to 40
products. They are not designed to communicate with wireless alarms
from other ranges or manufacturers. These alarms need to be “learning”or
interlinked in order to communicate with each other. If one alarm activates, all
other interlinked alarms will also sound. Only successful interconnection units
can clear the radio signal. Clearing the radio signal only removes the radio
signal from the slave unit. The MASTER unit can not clear the radio signal.
Installation Sketch Map
Diagram 6
Testing:
Test by pushing the test button on the cover. This will sound the alarm if the
electronic circuitry, alarm, and battery are working. If no alarm sounds, the unit
has defective batteries or other failures.
DO NOT use an open ame to test your alarm, you could damage the alarm or
ignite combustible materials and start a structure re.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED
Normal Condition
The green LED light is always on and the red LED should ash every 40 seconds
to show that the alarm is active.
Alarm Condition
When the Alarm senses products of combustion and sounds the audible alarm,
the red LED will ash one ash/second. The ashing LED and pulsating alarm
will continue until the air is cleared.
Operation & Testing

This product is guaranteed for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase.The
guarantee is invalid in the case of improper use, tampering, removal of the Q.C.
date label, installation in an improper working environment or installation not
according to the current Regulations. Should this product fail during the guarantee
period it will be replaced free of charge, subject to correct installation and return of
the faulty unit. We do not accept responsibility for any installation costs associated
with the replacement of this product. Your statutory rights are not aected. We
reserve the right to alter specications without prior notice.
Guarantee
T: 0800 195 0006
[e-mail]
Red Arrow Electrical Ltd
Cortonwood Drive, Brampton,
Barnsley, S73 0UF redarrowelectrical.co.uk
Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Smoke alarm does not sound
when tested.
1. Remove smoke alarm from bracket, then check the
battery is properly connected to battery connector.
2. If there are still failures during warranty, you can
return it to your retailer.
3. If the unit is out of warranty, please replace it with
another new alarm.
The alarm chirp occurs every about
approx 40 seconds, at the same
time as the red LED ash once.
The battery is in low battery status, please replace
battery, and refer to Battery Replacement section.
Smoke alarm chirp occurs every
approx 40 seconds (alarm goes
into fault mode).
1. Clean smoke alarm. Please refer to the Routine
Maintenance section.
2. Purchase and change another smoke alarm if the
problem still exists.
Smoke alarm sounds unwanted
alarms intermittently or when
residents are cooking, taking
showers, etc.
1. Press test button to pause alarm.
2. Clean smoke alarm device. Please refer to the
Routine Maintenance section.
3. Move smoke alarm device to new location and press
test button.
The alarm sounds dierent from
it is used to. It starts and stops.
1. Clean smoke alarm device. Please refer to the
Routine Maintenance section.
2. If there are still failures during warranty, you can
return it to your retailer.
3. If the unit is out of warranty, please replace it with
another new alarm.
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Low Power Pack Condition
IMPORTANT: Your smoke alarm requires the power pack (9v DC battery) to
have sucient capacity of power to operate correctly. Should your smoke
alarm enter a low power pack condition, the unit will emit an audible chirp
once every 40 seconds. When this occurs, you must replace the battery
immediately. Your smoke alarm will continue to warn of this low power pack
condition for approximately 30 days, however, failure to change the battery
after this time would mean your smoke alarm may have insucient power
to alert you in a real re situation. After the battery is replaced, the low
power warning chirp will stop.
Fault Indication
The alarm chirp occurs every 40 seconds.
Alarm Silence
DANGER: If your smoke alarm emits the full alarm signal and you are not
testing the unit, the smoke alarm is warning you of a potentially dangerous
situation that requires your immediate attention. Only use the alarm
silence function after making sure that there is no ongoing re emergency
situation. Do not block the vents on the alarm or disable the smoke alarm in
any way, as this will remove your protection. Smoke alarms can sometimes
react to cooking fumes or other non emergency situations. In the event
of a known false alarm your smoke alarm can be temporarily silenced
by pressing the test button.Your alarm will automatically return to full
sensitivity within 8 minutes.
NOTE:
1. Press and release the silence button, the alarm sound will stop.
2. Your alarm will silence and enter into a reduced sensitivity reset cycle for
approximately 8 minutes.
3. During the reduced sensitivity reset cycle, the red LED will ash once
every 8 seconds.
4. Your alarm will automatically return to full sensitivity on completion
of the reset cycle and the red LED will revert to ashing once every 40
seconds.
DANGER:
Never ignore any alarm ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death. If
your smoke alarm activates and alarms and you are not absolutely certain of
the source of the smoke, get everyone out of the house immediately.
Battery Replacement
The secondary backup power for the smoke alarm is supplied by a 9V
alkaline battery. The battery should last at least 5 years under normal
operating conditions.
CAUTION: Test the smoke alarm for correct operation using the test
facility whenever the battery is replaced.
Recommended use the following 9 v batteries for smoke alarm battery
replacement. Alkaline Battery: Pairdeer 6LR61
Diagram 7
Your Home
1. Do not panic, and stay calm.
2. Alert small children in the home.
3. Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t
waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables.
What To Do In Case Of A Fire In Your Home
• In addition to weekly testing, the alarm requires periodic cleaning to
remove dust, dirt, and debris.
• Clean the alarm at least once a month to remove dust, dirt, or debris.
• Use a vacuum cleaner with the soft brush, vacuum all sides and covers of
smoke alarm device.
• This alarm has a low battery monitor which will cause the alarm to “chirp”
approx every 40 seconds and the red LED ash once at the same time for a
minimum of thirty days when the battery gets low.
• If there is a defective battery or other failures, you can refer to“Trouble
shooting”for solution, if there are still failures during warranty, you can
return it to your retailer.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to remove the cover to clean inside. This will
aect warranty.
Cautions:
• Photoelectric smoke detectors can reduce the likelihood of a disaster, but
they cannot guarantee a 100% safety.
• To ensure your maximum security, please install all smoke detectors exactly
according to this manual.
• Keep the detectors clean. Do not allow dust to accumulate and test them at
least once a week.
• Replace them immediately if they are not working properly
Routine Maintenance
4. In leaving, don’t open any inside door without rst feeling its surface. If hot, or
if you see smoke seeping through crack 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.
5. If the air is smoky, stay close to the oor. Breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet
if possible.
6. Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is
there.
7. Call the re department from your neighbour’s home -not from yours!
8. Don’t return to your home until the re ocials say that it is all right to do so.