RED R240RC Installation Instructions

SMOKE ALARM R240RC
240V 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.
THIS ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
55mm
Green LED
Installation & Interconnecting Smoke Alarms:
1. Strip the Active/Neutral and lnterconnect 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. Screw the mounting base onto the ceiling or wall using plugs and screws.
4. Clip the smoke alarm on to the base (if not already attached).
5. Engage the 10year lithium battery by activating the on/off switch to the ON position
before closing the smoke alarm to the base.
6. Turn on the mains powerand check the green and red LEDs function. The Green LED
should be constantly illuminated 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.
7. Press theTest/Hush button for 3 seconds to check the alarm works.
Installation is not complete until both LEDs are functioning correctly.
R240RC with rechargeable battery requires 240V current to ensure they are recharging on
a continuous basis.
The 3V rechargeable battery has a standby duration of up to 6 months without any 240V
charge.
NOTICE - EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION COMPLIANCE
Follow National/State Electrical Codes and any local state
legislation requirements. Cable sizing must be in accordance with
AS/NZS 3000:2018 wiring regulations and adhere to state
regulations a minimum of 1.0 mm 250v.
2
Interconnect cable on alarms must be SDI cable. (No 4core/ aircon
wire to be used). Failure to follow will void warranty.
50mm
Specifications:
Main Power Source
Backup Battery
Operating Current
Sensing Type
Temperature Range
Humidity Range
Type of Installation
Interconnecting
Terminals
Sound Level
Alarm Condition
Visual Indicators
Approval
140mm
LATCH
Red LED
A:
E/LOOP:
N:
I:
10mm
220-240V
Black—Neutral (N)
Red—Active (A)
220-240V ac, 50Hz
Rechargeable lithium battery
≤40 mA
Type A Photoelectric smoke alarm - contains NO radioactive material
0 °C to 45 °C
5% to 95%
Indoor
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, ULS36341
Mounting Base ELECTRICAL
CONTACT
(I, N, A)
HINGE
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.
•
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.
TERMINAL
• Alternative Energy Sources - (Wind, Solar, UPS etc.) This product is
Active / Line
designed to be connected to a Pure or True Sine Wave 230V
Earth or Loop
• It should not be connected to a power source that utilises an inverter, e.g.
Neutral
PV solar panel, the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).
Interconnect
• Light Dimmer Circuits – The Alarms must not be powered from a light
dimmer circuit
Interconnect (I)
SMOKE ALARMS
2
Alarm Unit
LATCH
ON/OFF
Button
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
CAUTION
Combined View
supply.