Red Smoke Alarms R240 Installation Instructions

SMOKE ALARM R240
240 V a.c, Mains Power Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 9V 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 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 and install the 9V battery. The smoke alarm will not latch
to the base unless battery is installed.
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 9V 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
Battery & Battery Replacement:
Battery Instruction
• 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.
• The battery should last at least one year under normal operating conditions. Recommended batteries
included: Energiser 522
• To replace battery, unlatch unit from mounting base and remove the battery from compartment.
Replace the old battery with a fresh one and close unit. Verify that the green LED is on.
Battery Replacement
• The battery should be replaced once a year.
• Smoke alarm cannot be closed properly without battery in place.
Specifications:
Main Power Source
Backup Battery
Operating Current
Sensing Type
Temperature Range
Humidity Range
Interconnecting
Terminals
Sound Level
Alarm Condition
Visual Indicators
Approval
140mm
Green LED
A:
E/LOOP: Earth or Loop
N:
I:
10mm
220-240 V a.c.
Black—Neutral (N)
Red—Active (A)
220-240 V a.c., 50 Hz
9V carbon zinc or alkaline 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
LATCH
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. This
means neutral connection is bad or
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.
• Alternative Energy Sources - (Wind, Solar, UPS etc.) This product is
designed to be connected to a Pure or True Sine Wave 230 Vac supply.
TERMINAL
• It should not be connected to a power source that utilises an inverter, e.g.
Active / Line
PV solar panel, the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).
• Light Dimmer Circuits – The Alarms must not be powered from a light
Neutral
dimmer circuit
Interconnect
Interconnect (I)
IMPORTANT
The operation of the smoke
alarm must test with the
test facility whenever the
batteries are replaced.
SMOKE ALARMS
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ELECTRICAL
CONTACT
(I, N, A)
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IMPORTANT
CAUTION
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BATTERY
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