Areas to be avoided include the following:
•Situations where the temperature may fall below 0 oC or rise above 40 oC
•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 or heat 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 for fluorescent
light fittings as electrical “noise” and/or flickering may affect the unit.
Do not wire into the same circuit as fluorescent lights or dimmers.
•Do not locate in insect infested areas. Insects and contamination on
the Smoke Alarm unit sensor can increase its response time.
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. 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.
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 or heat being present;
It may require some maintenance or cleaning.
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. See the replacing date on the bottom of the
alarm unit.
DO NOT IMMERSE IN OR SPRAY WITH HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS.
If the unit gives a chirping sound every 60sec the battery may
need to be replaced.
OPERATION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
Operation
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.
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 month. 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. The push-to-test button accurately tests functions. 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.
WARNING: DO NOT disconnect battery to silence an unwanted alarm. This will
remove your protection. Ventilate the unit or open a window to remove smoke or dust.
Battery & Battery Replacement:
The power of this smoke alarm is provided by one 9V DC battery. The battery
should last for at least 1 year under normal operating conditions. The smoke
alarm has a low battery indicator, an audible ‘chirp’. It will operate at 30-40
second intervals for a minimum of 7 days. Replace the battery when this
indication occurs. Only the following 9V DC batteries (which are available at
hardware or electronic parts stores) may be used for replacement.
This smoke alarm is powered by a 9V-DC. carbon zinc or alkaline
battery. The battery should last at least one year under normal
operating conditions. Recommended battery included: Energiser 522
WARNING: DO NOT use any other type of battery, other than as specified
in this manual. DO NOT use rechargeable batteries.
IMPORTANT
The operation of the smoke alarm must test with the test facility
whenever the batteries are replaced.
CAUTION
•Switch off smoke alarm before removing smoke alarm for battery replacement.
•If the battery is incorrectly replaced, the smoke alarm will not
operate and may cause damage.
Warranty:
The smoke alarm is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for ten (10) years from the date of purchase and is not transferable under
normal use. The warranty does not cover natural disasters such as fire, flood, hurricanes, and tornados. Warranty is conditional on the smoke alarm being used
in the normal way and not being modified or subject to attempted repairs or contamination. The warranty excludes the battery, incidental and consequential
damages. Your statutory rights as a consumer are in no way compromised by this warranty. Red Smoke Alarms agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any
defective smoke alarm provided it is returned personally or by prepaid delivery with a copy of proof of purchase. This warranty does not cover damages resulting
from lack of reasonable care of the product. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Subject to those non-excluded rights and provisions and the above warranty, Red Smoke Alarms will not be liable for injury to persons, damage to property, or
for any direct or indirect or consequential damage as a result of negligence or fault on the part of Red Smoke Alarms or it’s servants, agents, suppliers and
contractors or otherwise arising out of or resulting from, whether directly or indirectly, the use, installation or maintenance of the smoke alarm and any warranties
or representations are excluded unless given by Red Smoke Alarms in writing. Please leave this document, or a copy, for the end user.
SMOKE ALARMS RED SMOKE ALARMS PTY. LTD.
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KUNDA PARK QLD 4556
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