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Smoke Alarm with RF Interlink User Guide
Model 6000DCW
Lithium (sealed non-replaceable)
Battery-Operated Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
with wireless RF Interlink and HUSH Control
You do NOT need a home Wi-Fi system to use
these units. Multiple wireless units create their
own independent wireless
RF interlink network.
Tested & Complies to
Australian Standards
AS3786:2014
AS 3786:2014
Lic:SMK1377
SAI Global
Part Number: LIF6000DCW
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  • Page 1 Smoke Alarm with RF Interlink User Guide Model 6000DCW Lithium (sealed non-replaceable) Battery-Operated Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with wireless RF Interlink and HUSH Control You do NOT need a home Wi-Fi system to use these units. Multiple wireless units create their own independent wireless RF interlink network.
  • Page 2 Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit. Your PSA LIFESAVER Smoke Alarm was designed for use in a residential environment. It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds ..............4 2. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indications ................... 5 3. Introduction, Product Features And Specifications ................5 4. Recommended Locations For Alarms ....................6 5. Locations To Avoid ......................... 8 6.

  • 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. The red LED flashes every 0.5 seconds during alarm. • Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the impor- tance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help.

  • Page 5: Other Alarm Visual And Audible Indications

    2. Other Visual And Audible Indications The following tables describes visual and audible indications the unit may emit during normal operation. Audible Mode Indications Indications Note: Standby None None Smoke Alarm Hush Flash every None (smoke alarm silenced) Alarm hush feature silences 10 seconds smoke alarm for approx.

  • Page 6: 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. • Locate an alarm for each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
  • Page 7 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...

  • Page 8: Locations To Avoid

    5. Locations To Avoid • Do not locate your smoke 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 9: Activation And Rf Interlink Network

    6. Activation and RF Interlink Network This model is capable of interlinking with other PSA 6000DCW alarms in domestic residential applications. When one RF interlink unit sounds an alarm, all other compatible RF units in the RF interlink network will alarm. Follow the steps in section 6.1 to interlink up to 24 units in your interlink network.

  • Page 10: Adding Another Device To An Existing Rf Interlink Network

    User Input Detector Response Timeout Step 4 Install each additional unit, one Red LED on each unit will initially flash Join Mode will timeout in 15 minutes at a time, onto its mounting one second on and one second off. after last unit joins.

  • Page 11: Resetting A Device's Rf Interlink Settings

    6.3 Resetting A Unit’s RF Interlink Feature (General Reset mode) This section will explains how to perform a general reset of a unit, which starts the unit over as if it were powered up for the first time. It also explains how to remove a unit from a network if needed. Follow the steps in the table below if one of these conditions occurs: * If you have problems connecting the 6000DCW to a wireless network;...

  • Page 12: Wireless Faqs

    7. Wireless FAQs Answer Can the wireless units be connected Yes, 6000DCW smoke alarms can be paired together before installing together (on the bench) before them onto the ceiling. See Section 6.1 for details. installing them? What happens if units are powered Units will search for a network for 15 minutes after which all units will go up for the first time but no buttons into standby mode.

  • Page 13: Installation Instructions

    8. Installation Instructions Align the arrow When mounting and alignment in a hallway, the mark on the side “A” line should of alarm. Turn be perpendicular clockwise to to the hallway. mount. Install Figure 5 Figure 4 Figure 4 After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 4, attach the mounting bracket to the ceiling as shown in Figure 4.
  • Page 14 Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature This alarm is equipped with a tamper resist feature that helps prevent someone from removing the unit from the mounting bracket. When activated, it can be very effective in preventing smoke alarm removal or tampering. Activate the smoke alarm tamper resist feature by removing the small middle tab on both the Tamper Tabs (see Figure 6).

  • Page 15: Operating, Testing And Alarm Characteristics

    9. Operating, Testing and Alarm Characteristics OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once the alarm is activated (see Section 6) and testing is complete. When products of combustion are sensed, the unit emits a loud 85db pulsating alarm until the air is cleared. If there is any question as to the cause of the alarm, it should be assumed that the alarm is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacuated immediately.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    10. Troubleshooting Audible Mode Indications Indications Note: Low Battery Flash every Chirp every 60 seconds Push button to silence low 30 seconds battery for 24 hours for up to 7 days. Remove, discharge, dis- pose, replace with new alarm. End of Unit Life (EOL) 2 flashes every 30 seconds Pre-EOL warning is LED only, Remove, discharge, replace...

  • Page 17: Recognising Nuisance Alarms

    11. Recognising Nuisance Alarms Hushing Nuisance Alarms If you know why the alarm is sounding, and have verified that it is not a life threatening situation, you can push the “TEST AND HUSH” button on the initiating unit. This will silence the smoke alarm for up to 10 minutes.

  • Page 18: Battery

    12. Battery NOTE : This alarm (including the RF module) is powered by a non-replaceable, sealed lithium battery system. No battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm. IMPORTANT: Constant exposure to high & low humidity and temperatures may reduce battery life.

  • Page 19: Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery

    13. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery WARNING! • Discharging the battery is permanent. Once the alarm had been discharged, it cannot be reactivated, and will NO LONGER DETECT SMOKE. Also, it cannot be reinstalled back onto its ceiling mounting bracket. To Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery: •...

  • Page 20: Smoke Alarm Controller

    14. Smoke Alarm Controller The LIFESAVER 6000 series smoke alarms can be wirelessly controlled with a Smoke Alarm Remote Control Model 6000THL. The Remote Control can TEST, LOCATE and HUSH the smoke alarms. Smoke Alarms Models 6000 and 6000RL require a wireless base (Model 6000WB) to enable this feature. 6000DCW, 6000 and 6000RL smoke alarm, 6000WB wireless base.

  • Page 21: Cleaning Your Alarm

    15. Cleaning Your Alarm YOUR SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. If the tamper resist feature has been activated you will need to follow the instructions in Section 8 to remove your alarm for maintenance. To clean your smoke alarm, first remove it from the mounting base as outlined in Section 8. Clean the smoke alarm with compressed air or a vacuum cleaner;...

  • Page 22: Good Safety Habits

    16. Good Safety Habits DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE • Install and maintain Fire extinguishers on every level of the home, in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency.

  • Page 23: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms

    17. Limitations Of Smoke Alarms WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY. • Fire safety in residential occupancies is primarily based on providing early warning to the occupants of the need to evacuate the building. This must be followed by their appropriate actions.

  • Page 24: Warranty And Liability

    3. To the extent permitted by law, the liability of PSA Products Pty Ltd arising from the sale or under the terms of this limited warranty shall not in any case exceed the cost of replacement and subject to this clause.

  • Page 25: Product Warranty Registration

    19. 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 26 AS/NZS4268:2017 Australian Standards AS3786:2014 AS 3786:2014 Lic:SMK1377 SAI Global Another Quality Product By: PSA Products Pty Ltd 17 Millicent Street, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia Ph: 1300 PSA PRODUCTS (1300 772 776) Email:enquiry@psaproducts.com.au Manufactured under ISO standard Quality Approved Manufacturing Webite:www.psaproducts.com.au...
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