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- Page 2 Thank You for Purchasing this HomeGuard HG140AC Smoke Alarm THIS SMOKE ALARM HAS AN EXPECTED SERVICE LIFE OF 10 YEARS UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU SHOULD REPLACE THE SMOKE ALARM AFTER 10 YEARS FROM INSTALLATION DATE TO ENSURE NORMAL OPERATION.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds...............1 2. Visual and Alarm Characteristics ....................2 3. Features and Important Information....................3 4. Recommended Locations For Alarms ..................... 4 5. Locations To Avoid .........................7 6. Installation............................8 7. Operation and Testing ........................13 8. -
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. Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the importance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help. -
Page 5: Visual And Alarm Characteristics
2. Visual and Alarm Characteristics. Mode Indications Recommendation Normal Green ON Green LED indicate the AC mains power is present. Normal Red flashing every The smoke alarm performs a self test every 40 -60 seconds. 40-60 seconds. The battery and electronics is tested for the life of the unit.) Alarm mode Red light flashing... -
Page 6: Features And Important Information
3. Features and Important Information FEATURES • 240V~ Mains powered, 50Hz, <6 mA. • Single station and / or inter-connectable to 48 units, 150m maximum for interconnection. • Photoelectric Technology. • 9V Replaceable battery back-up. • Test & hush control. •... -
Page 7: 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 8 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...
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Page 9: Mobile Home Installation
Mobile Home Installation • Modern mobile homes have been designed and insulated to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended (refer to RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS). • In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside through poorly insulated walls and roof. -
Page 10: Locations To Avoid
5. Locations To Avoid • Do not locate your 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 11: Installation
6. Installation WARNING: THIS SMOKE ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY QUALIFIED (LICENSED) ELECTRICIANS ONLY. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS: • In the interests of safety, this smoke alarm and all wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Wiring Rules - AS3000. •... - Page 12 Terminals are marked as follows: MARKINGS ACTIVE INTERCONNECT (FOR INTERCONNECTION ONLY) NEUTRAL E/LOOP EARTH OR LOOP WARNING: Connecting the INTERCONNECT terminal to any other supply conductor may result in damage to the alarm, failure to operate or shock hazard and void the warranty of the alarm.
- Page 13 These power sources produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm. • PSA recommend the smoke alarms to be installed on its own subcircuit to avoid false alarms and nuisance chirping that may be caused by electromagnetic interferences from other electrical equipment.
- Page 14 Diagram ELECTRICAL CONTACTS TEST/HUSH GREEN L RED LED BATTERY LATCH COMPARTMENT UNLOCK LOCK...
- Page 15 • Strip off the Active, Neutral, and Interconnect (if need) wires to the strip length shown below. • Connect the wires to the correct 3 terminals on the base and ensure the terminal screws are fully tightened. Connect the E/Loop wires if necessary. •...
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Page 16: Operation And Testing
7. Operation and Testing OPERATION • The smoke alarm is operational once all wires are properly connected, a fresh battery is installed , The smoke alarm is correctly installed on the mounting base and the alarm has been tested. • There are two LED indicators. -
Page 17: Battery Installation, Replacement And Test
8. Battery Installation, Replacement and Test BATTERY INSTALLATION • 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. -
Page 18: Battery Test
BATTERY TEST: • Switch off mains power. The Green LED on the smoke alarm will be OFF. • Test alarm by pressing on the Test Button for a few seconds.This should sound the alarm. • If the battery module has a fault, the alarm will not be operating. •... -
Page 19: The Limitations Of Smoke Alarms
9. The Limitations of Smoke Alarms Warning: please read carefully and thoroughly. • Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible developing fires at a reasonable cost. • Alarms have sensing limitations. Ionisation sensing alarm may detect invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner than Photo-electric alarms. -
Page 20: Cleaning Your Alarm
• This smoke alarm alone will not alert the hearing impaired. Use special purpose smoke alarm with lights or vibrating devices, for those hard of hearing. • Heat alarms are available to offer greater security when used in conjunction with smoke alarms. •... -
Page 21: Good Safety Habits
11. Good Safety Habits DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE • Install and maintain Fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency. •... -
Page 22: Warranty And Liability
13. Warranty and Liability 1. PSA Products Pty Ltd warrants this product for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase to the original purchaser, as reflected by an invoice or receipt. For subsequent purchasers, the warranty is five (5) years from the date of manufacture. PSA will repair or replace the product (at the option of PSA) due to any manufacturing defect or workmanship excluding any labour costs relating to removal or re-installation of product and transport costs. -
Page 23: Product Warranty Registration
14. 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 24 THIS SMOKE ALARM HAS BEEN TESTED AND COMPLIES TO AS3786:2014 DEAR INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL FOR THE OWNER. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS SMOKE ALARM. Tested & Approved to AS3786:2014...
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