Red Smoke Alarms R10 Installation Instructions

SMOKE ALARM R10
Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 10 Year Lithium Battery & Test Button
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS SMOKE ALARM.
IMPORTANT: This manual contains important information about the installation and operation of your smoke alarm. Please read carefully before installation
and keep for future reference. Please ensure that this 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 against 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
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 accurately tests all smoke alarm functions. DO NOT use any other
test method.
3. DO NOT remove or disconnect battery to silence unwanted alarms. This will
remove your protection. Press 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 unit dwelling only. In
buildings with several dwellings, each individual living unit should have its own
smoke alarms. DO NOT install in non-residential buildings.
5. Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of the home.
6. Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect smoke. Smoke
alarms 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 foolproof 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.

Locating and Positioning of Smoke Alarms:

This smoke alarm is a single station photoelectric alarm and should NOT be connected
to other smoke alarms.
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.
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.
APEX OF
SLOPING
CEILING
DEAD
AIR SPACE
BEST BEST
HERE HERE
HEAT & SMOKE
FROM FIRE

Specifications:

Main Power Source
lithium 10 Year 3V Sealed-Battery
Sensing Type
Type A Photoelectric smoke alarm -
contains NO radioactive material
Sensitivity to smoke
0.08-0.2db/m
Operation Current
<20mA operation (In Alarm)
Temperature Range
0 °C to 40 °C
Humidity Range
10% to 90%
Sound Level
85 dB at three metres minimum
Alarm Condition
Audible signal pattern (ISO 8201)
Visual Indicators
Red LED for warning and low battery
indication
Approval
AS 3786:2014, Activefire
CEILING / WALL JUNCTION
300mm min
CEILING
DEAD AIR
HEAT &
SPACE
SMOKE
FROM
FIRE
BEST
NEVER
HERE
HERE
ACCEPTABLE HERE
SIDE WALL

Features:

• DC operated photoelectric type smoke alarm
• Photoelectric sensor for slow smouldering fires
• 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-resist feature LED
operation indicator
• Extra loud alarm sound over 85 dB
• Low-battery and battery missing warning indicators
• Auto reset when smoke clears

Installation of Smoke Alarms:

1. From back of the smoke alarm, remove the mounting plate by turning it
counterclockwise. (To later engage tamper-resist feature, twist out and set
aside one of the pins moulded into plate. Both pins are exactly the same).
2. Position smoke alarm to mounting plate and turn clockwise to lock into
place. To engage tamper-resist feature, insert pin into notch and edge of
smoke alarm after alarm is properly positioned in base.
3. Push test button to test smoke alarm.
WARNING: Incorrect orientation will result in a decrease in operational
effectiveness.
Monuting Plate
Alarm Unit
Turn counterclockwise
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 and 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 the corners. Put the top edge of your smoke alarm between 150 and
300mm 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.
SINGLE-STOREY RESIDENCE, APARTMENT, MOBILE HOME
BEDROOM
W/C BATH
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
Smoke alarms for minimum protection.
Smoke alarms for additional protection.
SMOKE ALARMS
Turn clockwise
to uninstall to install
MULTI-STOREY RESIDENCE
LOUNGE ROOM
BED
HALL
ROOM
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
DINING
BASEMENT
Smoke alarms with hush features recommended
for additional protection
BED
ROOM
LIVING
ROOM