Red Smoke Alarms R10RF User manual

SMOKE ALARM R10RF
Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 10 Year Lithium Battery & Wireless Connection
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS SMOKE ALARM.
Specifications: Features:
Main Power Source
Sensing Type
Sensitivity to smoke
Operation Current
Temperature Range
Humidity Range
Type of Installation
Interconnecting RF
Range
Pairing duration
Sound Level
Alarm Condition
Visual Indicators
Approval
Lithium 10Year 3V Sealed-Battery
Type A Photoelectric smoke alarm
-contains NO radioactive material
0.08-0.2db/m
<20mA operation (In Alarm)
0°C to 45°C
5% to 95% RH
Indoor
40 alarms for wireless interconnection
100m free air
30m indoors (line of sight)
2 min (recount after each success pairing)
85dB at three metres minimum
Audible signal pattern (ISO8201)
Red LED for warning and low battery
AS 3786:2014, UL S36341
IMPORTANT: This manual contains important information about the installation and operation of your smoke alarm. Please read carefully before
installation and keepfor future reference. Please ensure thatthis leaflet remains in the household where the alarm is installed.
WARNING: This smoke alarm is designed to alert you to the presence of smoke,it cannot prevent a fire. There are hazards which smoke alarms may
not be effective such as smoking in bed, explosions, etc. The ultimate responsibility for fire protection rests with you, this responsibility includes escape
planning, safety checks and an effective warning system. In case of fire, a well-placed, properly looked after smoke alarm may provide a few seconds
so that you can escape and call the fire brigade.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Installation of Smoke Alarms:
Wireless Connection Setup Guide:
Locating and Positioning of Smoke Alarms:
MULTI-STOREY RESIDENCE
HALL BED
ROOM
BED
ROOM
KITCHEN
BASEMENT
LIVING
ROOM
Smoke alarms for minimum protection.
Smoke alarms for additional protection.
Smoke alarms with hush features
recommended for additional
protection
SINGLE-STOREY RESIDENCE, APARTMENT
BEDROOMBEDROOM
BEDROOM W/C
KITCHEN DINING
BATH
LOUNGE ROOM
Turn clockwise
to install
Turn counter clockwise
to uninstall
Mounting Plate
Alarm Unit
1. Connect all alarm bases to alarms heads and turn clockwise to engage ‘on’ switch.
2. Select one of the alarms as the MASTER. Place the MASTER label on the exterior edge of the alarm so it can be
identified in the future. Treat all other alarms as BRANCH units.
3. On the rear side of MASTER alarm head, press and hold the wireless pairing button for at least 5 seconds until led
on front illuminates. The unit is now in self-learn pairing mode indicated by the LED on the front of alarm remaining
on for a 30 second window.
NOTE: To exit self-learn pairing mode, press the wireless pairing button once. The Red LED will turn off.
4. While the MASTER unit’s LED is on, press the wireless pairing button 2 times on a BRANCH wireless alarm. The
branch alarm LED will flash 5 times indicating successful interconnection.
5. Repeat step 3 and 4 on all other BRANCH alarms within the 30
second window.
6. After pairing all unit, press and hold MASTER alarm’s Test/Hush
button to for up to 15 seconds to check that all interconnected
units receive the RF signal and alarms sound.
7. Once all alarms are paired, remove the base by turning
anti-clockwise to switch off. Proceed installation to ceiling/wall.
NOTE: If the BRANCH units do not flash their LED 5 times, the
wireless interconnection has failed, in this case, check that the
alarm is in 'on' mode with the base properly engaged clockwise and
that the master is still in self pairing mode. If needing to put the
master back into self-pairingmode, you will only need to pair branch
units that were not paired previously.
1. From back of the smoke alarm, remove the mounting
plate by turning it counter clockwise.
2. Position smoke alarm mounting plate on wall or ceiling
and screw into place.
3. Mount alarm head to base and turn clockwise to engage
‘on’ function. Push test button to test smoke alarm.
WARNING: Incorrect orientation will result in a decrease
in operational effectiveness.
RF Pairing Butotn
1. Installed the
mounting plate on
the Alarm Unit first
and activate the
Alarm unit.
2. Flip to the back
side of the Alarm
Unit and find the
RF Pairing Button
SMOKE ALARMS
• DC operated photoelectric type smoke alarm
• Photoelectric sensor for slow smouldering fires
• Wireless Interconnection
• Insect proof
• Test & Hush button
• Environmentally friendly non-radioactive technology
• High and stable sensitivity
• Quick fix mounting bracket for easy installation
• Fitting and battery tamper-resistant feature
• LED operation indicator
• Extra loud alarm sound over 85 dB
• Low-battery and battery missing warning indicators
• Auto reset when smoke clears
If your dwelling is on a single storey, for minimum protection you should fit an alarm in the hallway
between the living areas (incl. kitchens) and sleeping areas. Place it as near to the living areas as
possible and ensure the alarm is audible when the bedrooms are occupied.
If your dwelling is multi-storey, for minimum protection one alarm should be fitted at the bottom of the
staircase with further alarms fitted on each upstairs landing. This includes basements but excludes crawl
spaces and unfinished attics.
Ceiling Mounting
As hot smoke rises and spread out, it is advisable to mount on a ceiling in a central position. Avoid areas
where there is no air circulation. E.g.,Corners of rooms and keep away from items which may prevent
the free flow of air. Place the unit at least 300mm from any light fitting or decorative object which might
obstruct smoke / heat entering the alarm. Keep at least 300mm away from walls. See Figure 3i.
Wall Mounting
Do not mount tight into corners, place the top edge of your smoke alarm 500mm below the ceiling. Keep
at least 300mm from room corners. See Figure 3i
On a Sloping Ceiling
In areas with sloping or peaked ceilings install your Smoke Alarm 900mm from the highest point
measured horizontally because “dead air” at the apex may prevent smoke from reaching the unit. See
Figure 3ii.
NOTE: For maximum protection, an alarm should be fitted in every room (except kitchen, bathroom and garage).
DO NOT FIT AN ALARM IN THE KITCHEN or BATHROOM, as cooking fumes or steam may trigger the alarm.
DO NOT FIT ALARM IN A GARAGE, as exhaust fumes are likely to set it off.
1. The battery must be operational to operate the alarm
correctly. To test the battery,press the test button on this
smoke alarm.
2. The test button sufficiently tests all smoke alarm
functions. DO NOT use any other test method.
3. DO NOT remove or disconnect alarm to silence
unwanted sounding, this will remove your protection.
Press the hush button or open windows to ventilate the
smoke alarm to silence it.
4. This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single
dwelling only. In buildings with several dwellings/units,
each individual living unit should have their own smoke
alarms.
5. Install a smoke alarm on every level of the home.
6. Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they
detect smoke or detect combustion particles in the air,
they do not sense heat, flame, or gas. This smoke alarm
is designed to give an audible warning of a developing
fire, however, many fires are fast burning, explosive or
intentional. Others are caused by carelessness or safety
hazards. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm quickly
enough to ensure safe escape.
7. Smoke alarms have limitations. This smoke alarm is not
fool proof and is not warranted to protect lives or property
from fire. Smoke alarms are not a substitute for
insurance. Homeowners and renters should insure their
lives and property. In addition, it is possible for the smoke
alarm to fail at any time. For this reason, you must test
the smoke alarm weekly and replace every 10 years.
APEX OF
SLOPING
CEILING
HEAT & SMOKE
FROM FIRE
DEAD
AIR SPACE
1500mm max
500mm min
500mm min
BEST
HERE
BEST
HERE
Figure 3ii
CEILING / WALL JUNCTION
CEILING
ACCEPTABLE HERE
BEST
HERE NEVER
HERE
HEAT &
SMOKE
FROM
FIRE
DEAD AIR
SPACE
SIDE WALL
300mm min
300mm min
500mm max
Figure 3i

Areas to be avoided include the following:
Hush or Silence Feature
OPERATION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
Operation
Under normal operation when no smoke is present, a red LED indicator will flash
ONCE A MINUTE and is an indication that the unit is operating properly.
If alarm has been inadvertently triggered, the hush feature can mute the detector
by holding down the test/hush button for a few seconds. The smoke alarm will be
muted for 10 minutes and then reset into normal mode after this period.
NOTE: If the smoke density increases during the hush period the smoke alarm
will be triggered into sounding again.
Alarm Condition
When the unit detects smoke, the red LED indicator will flash rapidly and alarm
will sound loudly until the air is clear.
Testing the Smoke Alarm
Test the smoke alarm once a week. If the smoke alarm ever fails to test
correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the smoke alarm is not working
properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
1. Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and operating properly.
2. Only use the ‘test/hush button’ as a function test. DO NOT use an open flame
to test this smoke alarm, you may ignite and damage the smoke alarm or your
home.
3. Stand at arm’s length from the smoke alarm when testing.
4. To test the smoke alarm,firmly press the test button and the alarm will sound a
loud beep. The alarm will stop sounding after releasing the test button. If the
alarm does not sound,please re-test the alarm.
WARNING: If the alarm sounds and the smoke alarm is not being tested, the
smoke alarm is sensing smoke. The sound of the alarm requires your immediate
attention and action.
Battery:
The battery is not designed to be replaceable.
Maintenance:
The smoke alarm is virtually maintenance free. However, under dusty or greasy
conditions, a vacuum cleaner may be used to clean the exterior of unit (including
slots on cover). Normally, the alarm can be operated up to 10 years without
replacement.
DO NOT IMMERSE IN OR SPRAY WITH HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS.
THIS PRODUCT IS A SEALED UNIT AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED
– IF THE UNIT IS TAMPERED WITH IT WILL INVALIDATE THE
WARRANTY. IF THE UNIT IS FAULTY, PLEASE RETURN IT TO YOUR
ORIGINAL SUPPLIER WITH YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE.
SMOKE ALARMS RED SMOKE ALARMS PTY. LTD.
35 Hitech Drive
KUNDA PARK QLD 4556
[e-mail]
www.redsmokealarms.com.au
1300 316 552
Red Smoke Alarms reserves the right to change specifications,
modify designs and discontinue items without incurring obligation
and whilst every effort is made to ensure that descriptions,
specifications and other information in this catalogue are correct,
no warranty is given in respect thereof and the company shall not
be liable for any error therein.
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V 2.0
Warranty:
Red smoke alarms have a service life of 10 years under normal use. Australian Standards stipulate that smoke alarms must be replaced when the alarm
reaches 10 years of age from the manufacture date. Red Smoke Alarms warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of ten (10) years from the manufacture date of the alarm. This ten (10) year warranty applies to the first purchaser only - for subsequent
purchasers, the warranty is five (5) years from the manufacture date.
• Situations where the temperature may fall below 0oC or rise above 45oC
• Humid areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, shower rooms where the
relative humidity may exceed 90%
• Near a decorative object, door, light fitting, window moulding etc., that
may prevent smoke from entering the alarm.
• Fume filled environments such as garages. Exhaust gases may cause
false alarms.
• Adjacent to or directly above hot components such as radiators or wall
vents that can affect the direction of air currents.
• In very dusty or dirty environments such as workshops.
• Locate unit at least 1.5m and route wiring at least 1m away from
fluorescent light fittings as electrical “noise” and/or flickering may affect
the unit.
• Do not locate in insect infested areas. Insects and contamination on the
Smoke Alarm unit sensor can increase its response time.
NOTE: After the Test/Hush button has been pressed, wait 10 minutes
before any additional testing is conducted to avoid any abnormal responses
as the smoke alarm is not sensitive to smoke during this period.
NOTE: If a nuisance alarm occurs and if there is no sign of smoke, heat or
noise to suggest a fire you should get your family to a safe place before
investigating. Check the household carefully in case there is a small fire
smouldering out of sight, or if there is another source of smoke or fumes
such as cooking fumes being drawn past a smoke alarm by an extractor.
WARNING: If there are frequent nuisance alarms it may be necessary to
re-locate the device away from the source of the fumes. If the alarm
continues sounding nuisance alarms without smoke being present; It may
require some maintenance or cleaning.
• This smoke alarm has a built-in Hush or Silence feature incorporated into
the Test/Hush button.
• If cooking or other non-hazardous sources cause the alarm to sound, it
can be temporarily silenced by pressing the Test/Hush button for 3
seconds.
• The alarm then enters a dormant period for 10 minutes. The red LED will
flash every 10 seconds to indicate the sensitivity is reduced.
• After the 10 minute dormant period, the alarm will give two short beeps,
and the alarm will resume normal operation.
Low Battery Alert:
If the smoke detector emits a short beep once every 40 seconds, it indicates that
the battery has reached the end of its life, and you should promptly replace the
detector. This low-voltage warning will persist for a minimum of 30 days.
If the red indicator light (LED) does not flash every 40 seconds, it is advisable to
replace the entire smoke alarm unit.