SMOKE ALARM
FAQ’S
Smoke Alarms Frequently asked Questions
Note:
Standards.
1.
Can these alarms be interconnected?
Yes, up to 20 (depending on cable length) smoke alarms can be interconnected. Ionisation and photoelectric smoke
alarms can be interconnected together, however the units cannot use the same base. Do not connect the interconnect wire to
active or neutral.
2.
What does a brief ‘chirp’ every 5 minutes or so indicate?
The battery needs replacing. Batteries should be replaced at least once per year.
3.
What can cause ‘nuisance’ alarming and how do I prevent it?
An alarm installed within 1m of heating and cooling vents can cause nuisance alarming.
Alarms should be installed on their own electrical circuit. If an alarm is installed on a circuit with LED lighting, different LED
alarm on a circuit.
4.
What is the Hush button for?
If cooking or other non-hazardous sources cause the alarm to sound, it can be silenced by pressing the Hush button.
This will cause the alarm to enter a reset period of 8 minutes. At the end of this period, the alarm resumes normal operation,
and a beep sound indicates this.
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