TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1
INSTALLATION LOCATIONS - DOMESTIC DWELLINGS
2
INSTALLATION LOCATIONS - CARAVANS AND MOBILE HOMES
3
WHERE NOT TO INSTALL YOUR SMOKE ALARM
4
INSTALLING YOUR SMOKE ALARM
5
HUSH FEATURE
6
LED INDICATOR
7
TESTING YOUR SMOKE ALARM
8
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM
9
FIVE YEAR EXPRESS WARRANTY
10
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a quality Exelgard PE series, Photoelectric smoke alarm. The PE series is powered by a 9v DC battery (included).
Your Exelgard photoelectric smoke alarm is designed to sense smoke that enters the unit’s detection chamber. This smoke alarm is designed to
give early warning of developing fires by giving off the alarm sound from its built-in alarm sounder. It is designed to provide precious time for you
and your family to escape before a fire spreads. However, the smoke alarm makes such pre-warning of a fire incident possible only if the alarm is
located, installed, and maintained as per these user instructions.
WARNING: SMOKE ALARMS HAVE LIMITATIONS Smoke alarms are not designed to detect heat or flame. Smoke alarms are not foolproof
and are not warranted to protect lives or property from fire. Smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance. Being an electronic device, it
is possible for the smoke alarm to fail at any time. For this reason it is recommended that more than one smoke alarm be installed. SMOKE
ALARMS MUST BE TESTED WEEKLY AND REPLACED EVERY 10 YEARS.This smoke alarm is designed for use in residential dwellings. It is
not suitable for non-residential buildings, warehouses, industrial or commercial buildings. Special purpose non-residential buildings require
special fire detection and alarm systems. This smoke alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems for buildings
where many people live or work, such as hotels or motels.
2. INSTALLATION LOCATIONS – DOMESTIC DWELLINGS
The Exelgard PE Series Smoke Alarms are domestic units designed to be mounted on ceilings in single or multi-storey residential dwellings, such as
houses, units and apartments. If the alarm cannot be installed on the ceiling, wall mounting is acceptable in most cases.
Install at least one Smoke Alarm on each level or storey of a multi-story dwelling.
Install a Smoke Alarm in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms.
If there is more than one sleeping area, locate additional alarms in the immediate vicinity of these
areas. Sleeping areas are often located furthest from the exits of a home. We recommend, smoke
alarms be installed on all exit routes from bedrooms.
Smoke Alarms should be installed in every room where a smoker sleeps with the door closed.
Install smoke alarms at both ends of a hallway that is more than 9 metres long.
Install a smoke alarm inside every room where one sleeps with the door partly or completely
closed. The hallway alarm may not be loud enough to wake the sleeper if the door is closed.
Install second-floor alarms at the top of the first-to-second floor stairwell.
Be sure no door or other obstruction blocks the path of smoke to the alarm.
Install additional alarms in your living room, dining room, family room, attic, utility and storage
rooms.
PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM – PE SERIES
USER INSTRUCTIONS
This product complies with Australian Standard AS 3786-1993 and is ActivFire listed.
The alarm could be caused by a nuisance situation. Cooking fumes or a dusty environment can cause the alarm to sound. If this happens, press the
hush button (if fitted) and open a window or fan the air to remove the smoke or dust. The alarm will turn off as soon as the air is completely clear.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the battery from the alarm. This will remove your protection from a potential fire.
If the alarm begins to beep once a minute, this signal means that the battery is flat. Replace with a new battery immediately. Refer to section 9. Keep
fresh batteries on hand for this purpose.
9. MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM
To keep your smoke alarm in good working order, you must test the alarm weekly, please refer to section 8.
If a Zinc Oxide or Alkaline battery is used in the Alarm, replace the battery at least once a year or immediately when the low battery “beep” signal
sounds. The low battery “beep” should last at least 30 days.
NOTE: For the replacement battery, use Eveready No. 522, No. 1222, or No. 216; or Duracell No. MN1604; or Ultralife No. U9VL-J. Long life lithium
batteries can last up to 10 years with normal smoke alarm use, however excessive false alarms may reduce the life of the battery.
WARNING: Do not use any other kind of battery. This alarm may not operate properly with another kind of battery.
Exelgard smoke alarms are virtually maintenance free. However, vacuuming the units at least once every six months is recommended to remove any
accumulated dust.
Regularly wipe the unit down with a clean water moistened cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR USE HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS.
Do not paint or spray with any liquid.
Test the alarm weekly using the test button.
10. FIVE YEAR EXPRESS WARRANTY
NOTE: Please keep the original purchase receipt for proof of purchase. No warranty can be offered without original purchase receipt.
(a) Subject to any statutory obligations of Exelgard which cannot be excluded, if the product becomes defective during the period of 60 months from
the Date of purchase.
This obligation excludes:
damage to the product caused by the Customer, pests or animals;
i)
(damage to the Product caused by lightning, flood, fire, or other acts of God;
ii)
the replacement of batteries;
iii)
loss or theft of the Product or damage to the Product other than where Exelgard is required by statute to repair or replace the product.
iv)
LIABILITY OF EXELGARD
To the maximum extent permitted by law, and other than as expressly set out Exelgard:
excludes all express or implied terms, conditions, warranties, representations, undertakings and inducements by statute or otherwise relating to
a)
the product; and
excludes its liability (and that of its Related Bodies Corporate) to the Customer for any loss, damage, liability, expense, cost, charge, injury or death
b)
sustained or incurred by the Customer or any other party resulting directly or indirectly out of:
the supply, performance or use of any Exelgard product or Services; or
i)
any breach by Exelgard in this manual including as a result of any act of God, governmental or other administration act or omission, industrial
ii)
disputes, or any other matter beyond Exelgard control;
Exelgard’s negligence or that of its employees or contractors;
iii)
limits its liability, and that of its Related Bodies Corporate (including liability for negligence) at Exelgard’s option to:
c)
In the case of the supply of goods:
i)
the replacement of goods or supply of equivalent goods;
A)
the repair of the goods;
B)
the payment of the cost of replacing the goods or acquiring equivalent goods; or
C)
the payment of the cost of having the goods repaired or the repair of the goods;
D)
Distributed by Tyco Australia Pty Ltd, t/a Exelgard
Unit 1, 2-8 South Street, Rydalmere, NSW 2116 Australia
Tel 1300 300 644
Figure 1
LOCATIONS FOR INSTALLING SMOKE
ALARMS IN A SINGLE-FLOOR RESIDENCE
WITH ONLY ONE
SLEEPING AREA
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