Matelec FSA-18000 Faq

Photoelectric smoke alarms

SMOKE ALARM FAQ'S

Smoke Alarms Frequently asked Questions

Note:

Standards.

Can these alarms be interconnected?

Yes, up to 20 (depending on cable length) smoke alarms can be interconnected. Ionisation and photoelectric smoke

alarms can be interconnected together, however the units cannot use the same base. Do not connect the interconnect wire to

active or neutral.

What does a brief 'chirp' every 5 minutes or so indicate?

The battery needs replacing. Batteries should be replaced at least once per year.

What can cause 'nuisance' alarming and how do I prevent it?

An alarm installed within 1m of heating and cooling vents can cause nuisance alarming.

Alarms should be installed on their own electrical circuit. If an alarm is installed on a circuit with LED lighting, different LED

alarm on a circuit.

If cooking or other non-hazardous sources cause the alarm to sound, it can be silenced by pressing the Hush button.

This will cause the alarm to enter a reset period of 8 minutes. At the end of this period, the alarm resumes normal operation,

and a beep sound indicates this.

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Page 1 This will cause the alarm to enter a reset period of 8 minutes. At the end of this period, the alarm resumes normal operation, and a beep sound indicates this. MATELEC AUSTRALIA. P 1800 281 282. F 1300 281 282 INFO@MATELECAUSTRALIA.COM.AU.
Page 2 Cont. What happens if the unit beeps continually, immediately after initial installation? If the unit has been wired correctly and a fully charged battery installed and this beep persists then this could be an indication that the smoke alarm is faulty. Please contact your supplier for a replacement and return the suspected faulty unit for testing.