Red Smoke Alarms R240RC User manual

Specifications:
SMOKE ALARM R240RC
240 V a.c. Mains Power Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Rechargeable Battery Backup
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS SMOKEALARM.
Main Power Source
Backup Battery
Operating Current
Sensing Type
Temperature Range
Humidity Range
Interconnecting
Terminals
Sound Level
Alarm Condition
Visual Indicators
Approval
220-240 V a.c., 50 Hz
Rechargeable lithium battery
≤40 mA
Type A Photoelectric smoke alarm - contains NO radioactive material
0 °C to 45 °C
5% to 95%
40 alarms for wireless
40 alarms wired over 150 metres maximum
Active, Neutral, Loop and Interconnect terminals,
each accommodates 2 × 1.5 mm2
85 dB at three metres minimum
Audible signal pattern (ISO 8201)
Green LED for mains power ON
Red LED for warning and low battery indication
AS 3786:2014, UL S36341
Installation & Interconnecting Smoke Alarms:
1. Strip the Active/Neutral and Interconnect (if used) wires back to the strip length shown in below.
2. Connect the wires to the correct terminals on the base and ensure the terminal screws are fully
tightened.
3. Clip the terminal cover closed to avoid contact with the live terminals.
4. Clip the flap closed to prevent accidential contact with the live terminals.
5. Screw the mounting base onto the ceiling or wall using plugs and screws.
6. Clip the smoke alarm on to the base.
7. Turn on the mains power and check that the green and red LEDs function. The Green LED
should illuminate to show mains power present. The Red LED will pulse every 40-60 seconds
to indicate correct operation and that the backup battery is okay.
8. Press the Test/Hush button for 3 seconds to check the alarm works.
Installation is not complete until both LEDs are functioning correctly.
Use a minimum of 1.0 mm
2
250 V insulated wire for all wiring, including interconnecting wiring.
50mm
10mm
N
A
E/LOOP
Black—Neutral (N)
220-240 V a.c. Interconnect (I)
Red—Active (A)
I
N
A
E/LOOP
I
N
A
E/LOOP
I
N
A
E/LOOP
I
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION HAZARD
• 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 Active or Neutral.
• Maximum of 40 interconnected smoke alarms.
•
Only Red smoke alarms can be interconnected.
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions may result in equipment
damage or injury.
IMPORTANT
TERMINAL
A: Active / Line
E/LOOP: Earth or Loop
N: Neutral
I: Interconnect
•
Red LED flashes very quickly (3 times per second) without sound. This
means neutral connection is bad or wiring is wrong.
Please check wiring and connection of smoke alarms with flashing red LED
and rectify wiring issue immediately.
• An optional wireless base (RWB) may be purchased separately if wired
connection is not possible.
CAUTION
LATCH
HINGE
ELECTRICAL
CONTACT
(I, N, A)
55mm
Red LED
Green LED
140mm
NOTICE - EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION COMPLIANCE
This smoke alarm must be installed in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and any local state
legislation requirements.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a
non-compliant installation.
CAUTION
• Alternative Energy Sources - (Wind, Solar, UPS etc.) This product is
designed to be connected to a Pure or True Sine Wave 230 Vac supply.
• It should not be connected to a power source that utilises an inverter, e.g.
PV solar panel, the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).
• Light Dimmer Circuits – The Alarms must not be powered from a light
dimmer circuit
SMOKE ALARMS

Operation and Testing
OPERATION
Once the mains power (220-240 V a.c.) is connected, the smoke alarm is operating.
Once Smoke Is Detected
The smoke alarm will sound a loud alarm (85 dB) and the red LED will flash rapidly.
This will continue until the air is cleared.
Standby Condition
The red LED flashes once every 40-60 seconds to indicate the smoke alarm and
battery are functioning correctly.
Green LED
The green LED is illuminated when the mains power (220-240V a.c.) is on.
Memory Function
If one of the alarm indicator (RED LED) is flashing every 4 seconds this indicates
that a smoke alarm, has previously been activated.
Hush or Silence Feature
• 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.
• After the 10 minute dormant period, the smoke alarm will resume normal operation.
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.
TESTING
TEST THE SMOKE ALARM ONCE PER MONTH TO ENSURE PROPER
OPERATION
Test by pushing the Test/Hush button on the smoke alarm for three
seconds until the alarm sounds. The alarm will sound if all electronic
circuitry, horn and battery are working.
If no alarm sounds, check the smoke alarm is installed correctly. If
smoke alarm is installed correctly and the alarm still doesn’t sound,
replace the smoke alarm.
If the smoke alarm is installed in a mobile home, test weekly and
after every journey.
Never use an open flame of any type to test your alarm.
Check that all interconnected smoke alarms operate during the test.
Important information: After the Test/Hush button has been pressed, wait 10 minutes before any additional testing is conducted to avoid any false alarm
responses as product has reduced sensitivity during this period. Refer to ‘Hush or Silence Feature’.
Recommended Locations of Alarms:
• Install at least one alarm for each room (sleeping area)
• Install at least one alarm to protect any stairway
• Install at least one alarm on every floor level.
• Install an alarmin every room where a smoker sleeps as additional protection.
• Install an alarmin every room where electrical appliances are operated (i.e. portable
heaters or humidifiers) as additional protection.
• Install an alarmin every room where someone sleeps with the door closed as
additional protection. The closed doormay prevent the alarm from waking the sleeper.
• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling install it at a minimum of 300mm
from the side wall and 600mm from any corner (see diagram).
• When mounting an alarm on awall, install it at a minimum of 300mm from the ceiling
level butnotmore than 600mm from the ceiling level and any corner (see diagram)
• When mounting an alarmat the apex of a sloping ceiling it should be located a
Installation of Smoke Alarms:
IMPORTANT: INCORRECT ORIENTATION OF SMOKE ALARMS MAY
DECREASEOPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
SINGLE FLOOR
BEDROOMBEDROOM
BEDROOM W/C
KITCHEN DINING
BATH
LOUNGE ROOM
Smoke alarms for minimum protection.
Smoke alarms for additional protection.
TYPICAL MULTIPLE
FLOOR INSTALLATION
BD/RM HALL BD/RM
KITCHEN
RUMPUS
LOUNGE
ROOM
CEILING / WALL JUNCTION
CEILING
ACCEPTABLE HERE
BEST
HERE NEVER
HERE
HEAT &
SMOKE
FROM
FIRE
DEAD AIR
SPACE
SIDE WALL
300mm min
300mm min
600mm min
APEX OF
SLOPING
CEILING
HEAT & SMOKE
FROM FIRE
DEAD
AIR SPACE
1500mm max
500mm min
500mm min
BEST
HERE
BEST
HERE
minimum of 500mm from the apex but should not exceed 1500mm (see diagram).
Avoid These Locations:
Do notplace alarm in the following locations:
• The garage. Gas released when you start your automobile may cause false alarms.
• In front of forced air supply ducts used for heating and air-conditioningand otherhigh
airflow areas.
• In the peak of an “A”frame type of ceiling.
• In areas where temperatures may fall below +5ºC or rise above +50ºC.
• In dusty areas, dust particles may cause smoke alarm to false alarm or fail to alarm.
• We do not recommend installation in or directly adjacent to areas of high condensation
suchas bathrooms & laundries due to potential for false alarms.
• Kitchen/cooking areas.
Maintenance:
The smoke alarm is virtually maintenance free. However, under dusty or greasy
conditions, a vacuum cleanermay be used to clean the exterior of unit (including slots
on cover).
DO NOT IMMERSE IN OR SPRAY WITH HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS.
Warranty:
Red Smoke Alarms has a service life of at least 10 years under normal use.
Red Smoke Alarms warrants this product to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from the date of installation.
Refer to the Red Smoke Alarms terms of sale for full warranty conditions.
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One audible beep
every 40 to 60
seconds.
Two audible beeps
every 40 to 60
seconds.
Red LED flashing
every 4 seconds
Low battery warning
The smoke alarm
may not be
operating correctly.
The smoke alarm
has previously been
activated.
• Test and check the mains power
connection.
• Make sure the transport disconnect
interlock is removed.
• Clean smoke alarm according to
“Maintenance, Repairs and Service”.
If the problem still persists, contact
an electrician for replacement.
• If there is evidence of an alarm
event, be sure to investigate further
Condition Meaning Resolution / Action
Troubleshooting Guide:
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, specifica-
tions and other information in this catalogue are correct, no warranty
is given in respect theseof and the company shall not be liable for any
error therein.
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RED SMOKE ALARMS PTY. LTD.
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