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7.2

False Alarm Hush Control Feature:

Note: Dense smoke will override Hush control feature and

sound a continuous alarm.

7.2.1 This smoke alarm has the capability of being temporarily

desensitized for approximately 30 seconds.

7.2.2 The smoke alarm is desensitized by pressing the“ H U S H ”

button on the smoke alarm cover.

7.2.3 After pressing the“ H U S H ” button, the alarm will silence

immediately for approximately 30 seconds to indicate the alarm is in

the temporary desensitized condition.

7.2.4

The smoke alarm will automatically reactivate after approximately

30 seconds and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still

present.

7.2.5

The “HUSH” feature may be used repeatedly until the air has

cleaned.

WARNING: Before using the alarm HUSH feature, identify

the sour

ce of smoke and be certain that a safe condition

exists.

7.

OPERATION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

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Summary of Contents for Lifesaver LIF5000

Page 1: ...VAC MAINS POWERED SINGLE STATION AND OR INTERCONNECTABLE 24 UNITS IONISATION SMOKE ALARM 9V REPLACEABLE BATTERY BACKUP TEST AND HUSH CONTROLAND LOW BATTERY INDICATION SPECIFICATION ELECTRICAL RATING 2...

Page 2: ...Y INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT AND TEST 13 9V TERMINAL AND REMOTE TEST HUSH 15 REPAIRS AND SERVICES 19 GOOD SAFETY HABITS 19 THE LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE LARMS 19 OPERATING PRINCIPLES OF SMOKE ALARMS 21 DEVEL...

Page 3: ...an alarm not located in that room from waking the sleeper 1 7 Smoke heat and other combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally Mounting the alarm on the ceiling in the center of t...

Page 4: ...t both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway or room is more than 9m long 1 13 Do not locate smoke alarms in kitchen areas due to potential nuisance alarms from cooking fumes 1 RECOMM...

Page 5: ...ide wall For minimum protection install one alarm close to the bedrooms For additional protection see SINGLE FLOOR PLAN NOTE TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER MOBILE HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORA...

Page 6: ...detector guards unless the combination alarm and guard has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose 3 AVOID THESE LOCATIONS 4 FALSE ALARMS 4 1 This smoke alarm is designed to minimize false...

Page 7: ...a licensed electrician in accordance with the relevant requirements of the SAA Wiring Rules AS3000 6 1 2 DO NOT connect this smoke alarm on the base plate without the presence of 240V mains power 6 1...

Page 8: ...interconnect wire For example green yellow earth wire 6 1 10 Do not connect AC power wires to SW interconnect terminal These will dam age smoke alarms 6 1 11 Do not connect the SW interconnect wire t...

Page 9: ...may result in damage to the alarm failure to operate or shock hazard and void the warranty of the alarm EXAMPLE OF MULTIPLEALARM WIRING ISOLATION UNIT WIRING 6 INSTALLATION LOOP 1 N 9V SW A LOOP 2 SW...

Page 10: ...l damage the alarm 6 1 19 PSA recommend the smoke alarms to be installed on its own subcircuit to avoid false alarms and nuisance chirping that may be caused by electromag netic interferences from oth...

Page 11: ...ully away from the base plate to remove the smoke alarm Figure 2 To connect smoke alarm 1 Place smoke alarm in line with the base plate 2 Push smoke alarm towards connec tor A Ensure the smoke alarm s...

Page 12: ...when unit goes into alarm indicating that products of combustion have been detected Red LED will latch on for about 5 minutes after the alarm stop After 5 minutes the Red LED to diminish For intercon...

Page 13: ...button the alarm will silence immediately for approximately 30 seconds to indicate the alarm is in the temporary desensitized condition 7 2 4 The smoke alarm will automatically reactivate after appro...

Page 14: ...oke alarm activated Smoke alarm in full alarm Other intercon nected units may have activated the alarm Check other smoke alarms or devices Hush mode Green light ON Red light flashing every 40 seconds...

Page 15: ...rvals 8 1 3 Replace battery when chirping occurs To ensure proper operation the bat tery should be replaced once a year 8 1 4 To replace battery remove alarm from mounting base see section 6 2 and rem...

Page 16: ...tor to the base plate make sure that the detector is fully connected and flush with the base plate Verify that the Green LED is ON after reinstalling the alarm on the base plate 8 2 Battery Test 8 2 1...

Page 17: ...be an Early Warning Indicator System Note The presence of an audible sound from the smoke alarm and the absence of a flashing RED LED in the smoke alarm s means the smoke alarm s have been acti vated...

Page 18: ...W A 9V LOOP N SW A 9V 1 2 24 YELLOW RED WHITE BLUE ORANGE ORANGE YELLOW RED WHITE BLUE FIRE INDICATOR PANEL LOCAL ALARM PANEL CONNECTION TO A MAXIMUM OF 24 SMOKE ALARMS FUSE ON CIRCUIT BREAKER See ins...

Page 19: ...quired for the Remote Test and Hush Plate In order for this alarm to op erate properly with the LIFTHP a Remote Test Hush card LIFTHC is required for each alarm in the interconnected system See the ow...

Page 20: ...late The Remote Test Hush Plate can be mounted in an easy to reach location to provide convenient access to the Test and Hush functions of your Models 3000 5000 5800 5800RL smoke alarm Connection diag...

Page 21: ...on sensing alarm may detect invisi ble fire particles associated with fast flaming fires sooner than Photo elec tric alarms Photo electric sensing alarm may detect visible fire particles associated wi...

Page 22: ...s by providing early warnings of a fire they are not a substitute for an insurance policy 12 10 This smoke alarm alone will not alert the hearing impaired Use special purpose smoke alarm with lights o...

Page 23: ...mains power where appli cable or the battery would pass through the gap with ease without causing any alarm However in the event of particles arising from combustion or dust particles refer il lustrat...

Page 24: ...es 14 DEVELOPAND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE 13 OPERATING PRINCIPLES OF SMOKE ALARMS BASIC OF ESCAPE PLAN 14 1 Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two escape routes from each...

Page 25: ...AN OF ESCAPE 15 WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS 15 1 Alert small children in the home 15 2 Leave immediately by your plan of escape Every second counts so don t waste time getting dressed or picking...

Page 26: ...ll chirp sound 16 4 If the alarm chirps again press the Test button to check the battery condi tion 16 5 If chirps persists replace smoke alarm and return to your supplier for re placement NOTE NO USE...

Page 27: ...xpress or implied loss or damage caused by failure to abide by the instructions supplied in the leaflets 18 4 To the extent permitted by law PSA Products Pty Ltd makes no warranty expressed or implied...

Page 28: ...f Purchase Installation Invoice No Installed By 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 fr...

Page 29: ...uality Product By PSA Products Pty Ltd 17 Millicent Street Burwood Victoria 3125 Ph 1300 PSA PRODUCTS 1300 772 776 Fax 03 9888 9993 Email enquiry psaproducts com au Webite www psaproducts com au 1298...

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