VOLTEX SAS135MH - Smoke Alarm Manual

Introduction

Please read these instructions carefully before installation and operation.

Important Safety Information

• This Voltex Smoke Alarm is designed for use in dwellings and shall be installed by a licensed electrician. It is intended to detect smoke before it reaches the occupants of a building. The ensuing alarm is designed to wake the occupants and give them time to evacuate the building.
• This smoke alarm SHALL be installed in accordance with national and local council building regulations and the latest edition of the Australian and New Zealand wiring Rules AS/ NZS 3000. A simplified, by State, installation requirements guide is available on Voltex's website.
• ALL ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE CARRIED BY A LISCENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR OR ELECTRICIAN.

Recommended Installation Locations

• At least one smoke alarm shall be fitted on each storey (including basements) - in each bedroom and in corridors or hallways which connect bedrooms and the rest of the dwelling or as required by relevant local legislation.
• Where practicable smoke alarms should be placed on the ceiling.
• It is important to install the smoke alarm in the centre of the room, avoiding dead air spaces (an area in which trapped hot air will prevent smoke from reaching the alarm). Smoke alarms must not be placed within:
  • 300mm of a corner of a ceiling and a wall
  • 300mm of a light fitting
  • 400mm of an air-conditioning vent
  • 400mm of the blades of a ceiling fan
• Smoke alarms must be paired (interconnected) with every other smoke alarm so they all activate together.

Where it is not possible to place the alarm on the ceiling, the smoke alarm may be installed on the wall at a minimum of 300mm and a maximum of 500mm off the ceiling at the junction of the wall.
There are special requirements for stairways, sloping ceilings and ceilings with exposed beams. Specific requirements are explained in the relevant Building Regulation.

(Exposed joists or other projections such as exposed beams, rafters, trusses, etc.)

Nuisance Alarms

To reduce the likelihood of nuisance alarms, it is preferable that smoke alarms are not located near cooking appliances, bathrooms or laundries

Buttons and Indicators

System Interconnection

If more than one smoke alarm is installed all units shall be interconnected or paired.
Interconnection can be achieved either by wiring the I-Connect terminals of the alarms together or pairing using the optional wireless module (not included).
The smoke alarm can be paired with Voltex Battery Smoke Alarm type SAS115BW when fitted with a Wireless Module (not included), Voltex Part number SASWM. See SASWM instructions for pairing procedure.
The smoke alarm should not use both wireless and hardwired interconnections. The interconnection will not function if both are used at the same time.

NOTE:

1. Interconnection wire shall be no less than 1.5mm2 and shall be SDI cable
2. Smoke alarms which are interconnected using hard wiring must be on the same circuit.

DO NOT CONNECT INTERCONNECTION WIRE TO ACTIVE, NEUTRAL OR EARTH
NOTE: ONLY VOLTEX SMOKE ALAMRS CAN BE INTERCONNECTED TO EACH OTHER

HUSH Mode

In the event of an alarm condition, pressing the HUSH button on the alarm unit will silence the alarm for approximately 10 minutes.
NOTE: Where multiple alarms are interconnected, the HUSH function WILL NOT OPERATE EXCEPT ON THE UNIT THAT THE ALARM WAS TRIGGERED FROM. The triggered unit can be identified by the RED LED flashing.

Do Not Disturb Mode

When the unit indicates a low battery alarm or internal fault, pushing the HUSH button will silence the alarm for 10 hours and the red LED will flash every 40 seconds.

Test Procedures For Hardwired Interconnection

Replace the battery

• The smoke alarm incorporates a replaceable battery (CR17450) which is designed to power the smoke alarm in the event of a short-term power outage. The battery is designed to last 10 years subject to normal use and regular maintenance from the date of manufacture and can be replaced by opening the smoke alarm and accessing the battery under the battery cover

1. Press the PUSH button
   
   
2. Open the alarm
   
   
3. Open the battery cover
   
   
4. Replace a new battery
   
   
5. Close the battery cover, close the alarm
   
   
6. Finish
   

Audio and Visual Indication

*Continuous alarm pattern: Beep 0.5s- Pause 0.5s- Beep 0.5s- Pause 0.5s-Beep 0.5s- Pause 1.5s repeatedly per ISO 8201 Smoke is detected, and the building must be vacated immediately. Emergency services must be notified.
NOTE: If self-test fault warning is existing, but the product can sound alarm when press the test button. The product can continue to be used. Need to test weekly by press the test button instead of self-test weekly.

Maintenance

• Periodically apply the Test Procedure to test the alarm.
• Smoke Alarm are prone to dust and insect ingress which can cause false alarm, it is prudent to clean the smoke alarm periodically. The Smoke Alarm must be kept clean so that excess dust does not build up. Any insects or cobwebs in the vicinity of the Smoke Alarm should be promptly removed. Vacuum the outside of the Smoke Alarm to remove any dust build up.
• Do not spray any cleaning liquids directly onto the smoke alarm.

Alarm Memory

In an interconnected group, only the LED on the triggered alarm flashes once approximately every 20 seconds for 72 hours. This can be used to identify the triggered unit.

Trouble Shooting

Warranty Information

Voltex warrants this accessory against defective workmanship and faulty materials for seven (7) years from the original date of purchase.

System Configuration

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