Red Smoke Alarms R240RC Installation Instructions

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 SMOKE ALARM.
55mm
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 avo id 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 250 V insulated wire for all wiring, including interconnecting wiring.
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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.
50mm
Specifications:
Main Power Source
Backup Battery
Operating Current
Sensing Type
Temperature Range
Humidity Range
Interconnecting
Terminals
Sound Level
Alarm Condition
Visual Indicators
Approval
Green LED
TERMINAL
A:
E/LOOP:
N:
I:
10mm
220-240 V a.c.
Black—Neutral (N)
Red—Active (A)
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 mm
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
140mm
Red LED
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.
• Red LED flashes very quickly (3 times per second) without sound. Th
means neutral connection is bad or wiring
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.
Active / Line
Earth or Loop
• Alternative Energy Sources - (Wind, Solar, UPS etc.) This product is
Neutral
designed to be connected to a Pure or True Sine Wave 230 Vac supply.
Interconnect
• 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
Interconnect (I)
SMOKE ALARMS
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