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- Page 1 PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL Model HG3000 1397-7206-00...
- Page 2 CONDITIONS. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU SHOULD REPLACE THE SMOKE ALARM AFTER 10 YEARS FROM INSTALLATION DATE TO ENSURE NORMAL OPERATION. Your HG3000 Smoke Alarm is design for use in a residential dwelling. It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds...............1 2. Visual And Alarm Characteristics ....................2 3. Features and Improtant Informtion ....................3 4. Recommended Locations For Alarms ..................... 4 5. Locations To Avoid .........................7 6. Installation............................. 8 7. -
Page 4: Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
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. Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the importance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help. -
Page 5: Visual And Alarm Characteristics
2. Visual And Alarm Characteristics. Mode Indications Recommendation Normal Green ON Green LED indicate the AC mains power is present. Normal Red FLASHING every 40 The smoke alarm performs a self test every seconds. 40 seconds. The battery and electronics is tested for the life of the unit.) Alarm mode Red light flashing once... -
Page 6: Features And Improtant Informtion
3. Features and Important Information FEATURES • 240V~ Mains powered, 50Hz, 80mA. • Single station and / or inter-connectable to 24 units. • Photoelectric Technology. • 9V Replaceable battery back-up. • Test & hush control. • Low battery indication. IMPORTANT INFORMATION •... -
Page 7: Recommended Locations For Alarms
4. 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. •... - Page 8 Location of smoke alarm Apex Of Sloping Ceiling Ceiling / Wall Junction Smoke alarms for minimum protection Smoke alarms for additional protection Single Floor Typical Multiple Floor Installation IMPORANT: incorrect orientation of smoke alarm may decrease operational effectiveness...
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Page 9: Mobile Home Installation
Mobile Home Installation • Modern mobile homes have been designed and insulated to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended (refer to RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS). • In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside through poorly insulated walls and roof. -
Page 10: Locations To Avoid
5. Locations To Avoid • Do not locate your 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 alarm in front of forced air supply ducts used for heating and air conditioning and other high air flow areas. -
Page 11: Installation
DO NOT connect this smoke alarm on the base plate without the presence of 240V mains power. • This Smoke Alarm can only interconnect with Homeguard Model HG3000. Interconnection with other brands may cause damage or result in a shock or fire risk and void warranty. •... - Page 12 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. FUSE ON CIRCUIT BREAKER CONNECTION TO A MAXIMUM OF 24 SMOKE ALMARMS HOMEGUARD HOMEGUARD HOMEGUARD INTERCONNECT INTERCONNECT INTERCONNECT SMOKE ALARM...
- Page 13 • When interconnected all Smoke Alarms will sound upon activation. • WARNING: This alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a square wave, modified square wave or modified sine 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.
- Page 14 Figure 3: To connect smoke alarm 1. Place smoke alarm in line with the Figure 2: To remove smoke alarm base plate. Slide smoke alarm carefully 2. Push smoke alarm towards connector away from the base plate to (A). Ensure the smoke alarm slides remove the smoke alarm.
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Page 15: How To Remove Smoke Alarm From Base Plate
7. How to Remove Smoke Alarm from Base Plate • Look for ‘ SLIDE TO REMOVE ’ (below image). • Remove Tamper Locking Screw if installed. The tamper screw is located on the side of the smoke alarm. • Push firmly towards arrow until smoke alarm unhinges from base plate. •... -
Page 16: Operation And Testing
8. Operation and Testing OPERATION • The smoke alarm is operational once all wires are properly connected, a fresh battery is installed , The smoke alarm is correctly installed on the mounting base and the alarm has been tested. • There are two LED indicators. -
Page 17: Battery Installation, Replacement And Test
9. Battery Installation, Replacement and Test BATTERY INSTALLATION • The smoke alarm uses one 9V battery to automatically provide back-up power to the alarm if AC power fails. The battery will operate the alarm for approximately one to three months with AC power off. -
Page 18: Battery Test
BATTERY TEST: • Switch off mains power. The Green LED on the smoke alarm will be OFF. • Test alarm by pressing on the Test Button for a few seconds.This should sound the alarm. • If the battery module has a fault, the alarm will chirp every 40 seconds. •... -
Page 19: The Limitations Of Smoke Alarms
10. The Limitations of Smoke Alarms Warning: please read carefully and thoroughly. • Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible developing fires at a reasonable cost. • Alarms have sensing limitations. Ionisation sensing alarm may detect invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner than Photo-electric alarms. -
Page 20: Cleaning Your Alarm
• This smoke alarm alone will not alert the hearing impaired. Use special purpose smoke alarm with lights or vibrating devices, for those hard of hearing. • Heat alarms are available to offer greater security when used in conjunction with smoke alarms. •... -
Page 21: Good Safety Habits
12. Good Safety Habits DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE • Install and maintain Fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency. •... -
Page 22: Warranty And Liability
14. Warranty and Liability 1. PSA Products Pty Ltd (ABN: 99 076 468 703) of 17 Millicent Street, Burwood 3125 Victoria, Australia warrants this product for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase, as reflected on the Authorised Reseller’s or Distributor’ invoice / receipt provided to you. PSA Products Pty Ltd will repair or replace the product (at the option of PSA Products) due to any manufacturing defect, at the cost of PSA Products Pty Ltd (excluding any labour costs relating to removal or re-installation of product, and transport costs). -
Page 23: Product Warranty Registration
15. Product warranty registration Thank you for purchasing and installing the most trusted brand in fire, security and intercoms. To ensure you receive excellent after-sale product service we encourage you to register your products. There are a few important reasons to register your product: 1. - Page 24 THIS SMOKE ALARM HAS BEEN TESTED AND COMPLIES TO AS3786:2014 DEAR INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL FOR THE OWNER. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS SMOKE ALARM. Tested & Complies to AS3786:2014 Another Quality Product By: PSA Products Pty Ltd 17 Millicent Street, Burwood, Victoria 3125 Ph: 1300 PSA PRODUCTS (1300 772 776) Fax: (03) 9888 9993 Email:enquiry@psaproducts.com.au...
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