Recommended Locations of Alarms:
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General requirements for Australia are in National Construction Code.
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There maybe additional requirements in your area. Please check for any
special requirements in your area with the relevant regulators.
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Install at least one alarm for each separate bedroom. Try to cover the exit
path as the bedrooms are usually farthest from an exit. If there is more than
one sleeping area, install additional alarms in each sleeping area in the
immediate vicinity of bedrooms.
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Install at least one alarm to protect any stairway as stairways act like
chimneys for smoke and heat.
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Install at least one alarm on every floor level.
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Install an alarm in every room where a smoker sleeps as additional protection.
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Install an alarm in every room where electrical appliances are operated (i.e.
portable heaters or humidifiers) as additional protection.
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Install an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed
as additional protection. The closed door may prevent the alarm from waking
the sleeper.
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Smoke, heat and other combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread
horizontally. Mounting the alarm on the ceiling in the centre of the room
places it closest to all points in the room. Ceiling mounting is preferred in
ordinary residential construction.
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When mounting an alarm on the ceiling install it at a minimum of 300mm
from the side wall.
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When mounting an alarm at the apex of a sloping ceiling it should be located
a minimum of 500mm from the apex but should not exceed 1500mm
(see diagram).
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40mm
10mm
TYPICAL MULTIPLE
FLOOR INSTALLATION
SINGLE FLOOR
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
W/C
KITCHEN
DINING
BATH
BD/RM HALL
BD/RM
KITCHEN
RUMPUS
LOUNGE
ROOM
LOUNGE ROOM
Recommended locations
CEILING / WALL JUNCTION
CEILING
NEVER HERE
BEST
HERE
NEVER
HERE
HEAT &
SMOKE
FROM
FIRE
DEAD AIR
SPACE
SIDE WALL
300mm min
300mm mi
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APEX OF
SLOPING
CEILING
HEAT & SMOKE
FROM FIRE
DEAD
AIR SPACE
1500mm max
500mm mi
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500m
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min
BEST
HERE
BEST
HERE
Mobile Home Installation:
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Modern mobile homes have been designed and insulated to be energy
efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended (refer to RECOMMENDED
LOCATIONS).
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In mobile homes that are not well insulated extreme heat or cold can be
transferred from the outside through poorly insulated walls and roof. This
may create a thermal barrier that can prevent smoke from reaching a smoke
alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such units, install the smoke alarm on
inside partition between 300mm and 600mm from the ceiling.
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If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home, or if you notice
the walls and ceilings are either hot or cold, install alarm on an inside wall.
For minimum protection, install one alarm in each bedroom.
We recommend that the smoke alarm be tested after each journey.
Operation, Testing and Maintenance:
OPERATION
The smoke alarm is operational once all wires are properly connected, the
smoke alarm is correctly installed on the mounting base, and the alarm has
been tested. There are two LED indicators. Each of them has a unique function:
Red LED
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Stand-by condition:
will flash once approximately every 60 seconds to
indicate unit is functioning properly.
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Alarm condition:
will flash quickly when unit goes into alarm. The flashing
red LED and pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared. For
interconnected units, the originating smoke alarm red LED will be flashing.
All other units will sound but not flash.
Green LED
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AC Mains-ON Indicator:
indicates that the unit is operating with AC power. If
this LED goes out, it indicates that the AC power is off.
False Alarm Hush Control Feature:
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This smoke alarm has the capability of being temporarily desensitised for
approximately 10 minutes.
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If the smoke alarm is sounding it can be desensitised by pressing the “HUSH/
TEST” button on the smoke alarm cover.
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After pressing the “HUSH/TEST” button, the alarm will silence immediately
and red LED will flash every 15 seconds for approximately 10 minutes to
indicate the alarm is in the temporary desensitised condition.
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The smoke alarm will automatically reactivate after approximately 10 minutes
and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present.
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The “HUSH” feature may be used repeatedly until the air has cleared.
TESTING
NOTE: Before testing, make sure that the smoke alarm is connected to AC
power supply (make sure the green LED is ON).
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Test alarm by pushing and holding the test “HUSH/TEST” button for 5
seconds. This should sound the alarm if all electronic circuitry and horn are
working.
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If no alarm sounds, check - wiring, fuses or circuit breaker and make certain
that alarm is connected to a continuous final sub-circuit.
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With interconnected units, holding test button down on one unit will cause all
connected units to sound.
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Continuous chirping or erratic noise or low sound from an alarm may
indicate a defective alarm.
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If none of the above, return the unit to place of purchase.
Smoke alarm should be tested on a monthly basis. To accurately test the
integrity of the sensing chamber use a smoke detector (aerosol) tester.
NOTE:
After the above alarm test with the ‘HUSH/TEST’ button, the alarm will
be desensitised for about 10 minutes.
ONLY DO THE SMOKE AEROSOL TEST
AFTER THIS DESENSITISED PERIOD.
WARNING:
Do not apply excessive force on the “HUSH/TEST” button this may
damage the smoke alarm and may void the warranty.
WARNING:
Never use an open flame of any kind to test your alarm. You may
damage the alarm or set fire to your home. The built-in test switch enables
testing of all electronic components and the horn.
MAINTENANCE
The smoke alarm is virtually maintenance free. However, under dusty or greasy
conditions, a vacuum cleaner may be used to clean the exterior of unit (including
slots on cover). We recommend using a vacuum cleaner to clean the exterior of
the unit every six months.
DO NOT IMMERSE IN OR SPRAY WITH HOUSEHOLD
CLEANERS. If the unit gives a chirping sound every 60 seconds, the Electronic
Unit must be replaced.
Repairs and Services:
If the smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. See
warranty section for details.
Note: NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE.