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NOTE:

If this will be a single-station smoke alarm, cover orange wire with
electrical tape and tuck into ceiling, wall, or pattress. 

Steps 6-9 for Models I240C, PAD240 and PADC240 ONLY:

6. Lift open battery pocket door. 

7.

Connect new 9-volt battery to battery connector inside battery pocket. BE
SURE BATTERY IS SECURELY CONNECTED. Smoke alarm may beep
briefly when battery is installed.

8. Close battery pocket door, snapping it into place. 

9. Push button and hold button on front cover of smoke alarm for three

(3) seconds. Smoke alarm should sound its alarm horn if battery is fit-
ted correctly.

10. Attach connector plug to pins on back of smoke alarm. Plug will only

fit one way and will snap into place. 

11. Gently tug connector to be sure it is attached securely. 

12. Position smoke alarm to mounting plate so that keyslot on side of

smoke alarm is to left of tab on mounting plate. Turn clockwise to lock
into 

place. 

NOTE: (For Models I240C, PAD240 and PADC240 only):

Smoke alarm will not mount to plate if battery is not installed.

13. Turn on power at main fuse box or circuit breaker. The green LED on the

cover should be illuminated.

14. Test smoke alarm. See “TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM”.

INTERCONNECTING

SMOKE ALARMS

Use 1.5mm

2

minimum solid or stranded wire with a rating of 230V. When

interconnecting, maximum wire length between any two is 450 m for
1.5mm

2

or 1200 m for 2.5mm

2

(20 OHMS loop resistance).

This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as 35 other
Models GC240, I240C, PG240, PAD240, PADC240, IAR230C, and
PAR230 smoke alarms. DO NOT connect to any other type or model
smoke alarm.

Connect smoke alarms to a single AC branch circuit. If local codes do
not permit, be sure the neutral wire is common to both phases.
Wiring must conform to IEE Regulations for electrical installation.

RED AND GREEN LED

INDICATORS

This smoke alarm features red and green LED indicators that can be seen
through the Push-to-Test button or the LED lens above the test button. 
The LEDs indicate the following:

GREEN LED

ON — 

AC power is present

.

OFF — 

AC power is not present. 

RED LED

Blinks once a minute

— indicating normal operation.

Blinks once a second

— smoke alarm senses smoke and simul-

taneously sounds an audible alarm.

Blinks once every 10 seconds

— smoke alarm is quieting an unwanted

alarm. (Models GC240, I240C,
PADC240, and IAR230C, PG240, PAR230.)

(Interconnected system only):

OFF — 

another smoke alarm in the network has sensed 
smoke and is signalling this alarm.

4

BLUE

ORANGE

BROWN

LINE

INTERLINK

NEUTRAL

CEILING

ELECTRICAL BOX OR PATTRESS

BLUE

BLUE

ORANGE

BROWN

LINE

NEUTRAL

INTERLINK

CEILING

ELECTRICAL BOX OR PATTRESS

MODELS GC240, I240C,
PG240, PAD240, PADC240

MODELS IAR230, PAR230,

IAR230C

BLACK OR BLUE

ORANGE

ORANGE

RED OR BROWN

FOR INTERCONNECT: USE STANDARD 1.5MM

2

 CABLE

NEUTRAL

LINE

Summary of Contents for GC240

Page 1: ...STRUCTIONS W A R N I N G AC smoke alarms require constant 230V AC 50Hz power to operate properly Mains powered smoke alarms WILL NOT work if AC power is not connected or has failed or been interrupted for any reason Models I240C PAD240 and PADC240 require a working 9 volt battery to operate properly in the event of a power failure Models IAR230C and PAR230 require a mini mum of 2 full days under m...

Page 2: ...used by carelessness or safe ty hazards Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape Smoke alarms have limitations This smoke alarm is not fool proof and is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire Smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance Homeowners and renters should insure their lives and property In addition it is possible for the smoke alarm to fa...

Page 3: ... with smoke alarm operation HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power at the main fuse box or circuit breaker by removing the fuse or switching the circuit breaker to the OFF position and securing it WARNING Mains operated smoke alarms should be installed by a qualified electrician in accor dance with the Regulations for Electrical Installations published by the...

Page 4: ...ecting maximum wire length between any two is 450 m for 1 5mm2 or 1200 m for 2 5mm2 20 OHMS loop resistance This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as 35 other Models GC240 I240C PG240 PAD240 PADC240 IAR230C and PAR230 smoke alarms DO NOT connect to any other type or model smoke alarm Connect smoke alarms to a single AC branch circuit If local codes do not permit be sure the neutral wi...

Page 5: ...an alarm within three seconds after any test button is pushed and the tested smoke alarm sounds 3 If smoke alarm does not sound turn off power at main fuse box or cir cuit breaker and check wiring Retest smoke alarm DANGER If alarm horn sounds and smoke alarm is not being tested the smoke alarm is sensing smoke THE SOUND OF THE ALARM HORN REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION MAINTENANCE AN...

Page 6: ...LL VOID YOUR GUARANTEE REPAIR CAUTION Do not attempt to repair this smoke alarm Doing so will void your guarantee If smoke alarm is not operating properly see Troubleshooting If neces sary and if still under guarantee return smoke alarm to Sensotec Pack it in a well padded carton and send postage prepaid to Sensotec address at the end of this manual If the smoke alarm is no longer under guarantee ...

Page 7: ...operly attached to connector 3 Clean smoke alarm Smoke alarm beeps about 1 Turn off power and once a minute replace battery See Models I240C and Battery Replacement PAD240 only in the MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING section 2 Clean smoke alarm Models IAR230C and 3 Verify that unit has been PAR230 under mains operation for a minimum of 2 full days If the beeping persists after required charging period ret...

Page 8: ...e states do not allow limita tions on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you IN NO CASE SHALL MAPLE CHASE COMPA NY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation ...

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