Heat and
smoke
from fire
Best here
Dead air space,
do not install here
30cm
minimum
30cm minimum
Dead air space,
do not install here
90cm
minimum
Best here
ELECTRICAL RATING:
MAINS POWER
Operating voltage: 230-240VAC, 50Hz
Operating current (Max.): 36mA
BACKUP BATTERY
Operating voltage (Max.): 9V DC
Operating current (Max.): 20mA
Battery type:
6F22
IMPORTANT:
This manual contains important
information about the installation and operation of
your smoke alarm. Please read carefully before
installation and keep for future reference. Please
ensure that this leaflet remains in the household
where the alarm is installed.
WARNING:
This smoke alarm is designed to alert
you to the presence of smoke. It cannot prevent a
fire. There are hazards against which smoke
alarms may not be effective such as smoking in
bed, explosions, etc. The ultimate responsibility for
fire protection rests with you. This responsibility
includes escape planning, safety checks, and an
effective warning system. In case of fire, a well
placed, properly looked after smoke alarm may
provide a few seconds so that you can escape and
call the fire brigade.
LIMITATIONS:
Loss of AC power will render this
smoke alarm inoperative unless a 9V battery is
installed in the unit. Never install a smoke detector
where temperatures are less than 5oC or more
than 45oC or above 90% relative humidity level.
Never paint the smoke alarm. This smoke alarm
has a service life of ten years under normal use.
We recommend you replace it within no more than
ten years to ensure maximum protection. A smoke
detector is not a substitute for insurance. You
should obtain and maintain insurance on your
home and property.
WHERE TO INSTALL YOUR ALARM
For best safety, install smoke alarms in every
room: Including hallways, bedrooms, living
rooms, attics & basement. At the very least, one
smoke alarm on every floor.
BEDROOM
HALL
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
BASEMENT
MULTI-STOREY RESIDENCE
KEY:
Minimum required smoke alarm locations
Recommended additional smoke alarm locations
Smoke alarms with hush features recommended
for additional protection
DINING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
SINGLE-STOREY RESIDENCE, APARTMENT, MOBILE HOME
SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT
Typical single-storey home
Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling or wall inside
each bedroom and in the hallway outside each
separate sleeping area. If a bedroom area or
hallway is more than 9 metres (30 feet) long, install
a smoke alarm at each end. If there is a basement,
install a smoke alarm on the basement ceiling at
the bottom of the stairwell.
Typical Multi-storey or split level home
Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling or wall inside
each bedroom and in the hallway outside each
separate sleeping area. If a bedroom area or
hallway is more than 9 metres (30ft) long, install a
smoke alarm at each end. Please install a smoke
alarm on the top of a first-to-second floor stairwell.
RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT OF SMOKE
ALARMS
Locate a smoke alarm in any area where a smoker
sleeps or where electrical appliances are operated
in sleeping areas.
Smoke, heat and other combustion products rise
to the ceiling and spread horizontally. Mounting
the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the centre of the
room places it closest to all the points in the room.
Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary
residential construction. However, in mobile
homes, wall mounting on an inside partition is
preferred to avoid the thermal barrier that may
form in the ceiling.
IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT
INFORMATION
1. Place as close as possible to the centre of the
ceiling and no closer than 300mm to any wall or
corner.
2. Install a smoke alarm in each room that is
divided by a partial wall.
3. Install a smoke alarm in lived-in attics or attics
which house electrical equipment like furnaces, air
conditioners, or heaters.
DO NOT INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS
1. In areas near appliances or where normal
combustion regularly occurs (near furnaces, hot
water heaters).
2. In areas with high humidity like bathrooms, near
dishwashers or washing machines. Install at least
3 metres (10 feet) away from these areas.
3. In air returns or heating and cooling supply
vents. Install at least 900mm (3 feet) away from
these areas. The air could blow smoke away from
the detector, interrupting it’s alarm.
4. In rooms where temperatures may fall below
5ºC or rise above 45ºC.
5. In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas
where loose particles interfere with smoke alarm
operation.
WARNING:
Incorrect orientation will result in a
decrease in operational effectiveness.
INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: This alarm must be installed by a
licensed electrician!
• The smoke alarm will function correctly either
stand alone or inter-connected.
• All inter-connected smoke alarms must be
supplied from a single power circuit.
• DO NOT connect white inter-connection wire to
live or neutral.
• DO NOT connect the smoke alarm to a circuit
protected by a Residual Current Device.
• Connect and power the smoke alarm with
230-240VAC only.
Solid wires with 1mm2 (or larger) cross-sectional
area are recommended for power supply and
inter-connection. Strip the live, neutral and
inter-connection wires back to the length of 10mm.
Connect the flying lead wiring to the fixed wiring in
accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS
3000. The colours of the wires are: live = brown,
neutral = blue and inter-connect = white.
Further note for qualified electrician: Secure the
flying lead by stripping the individual conductor
insulation back 10 mm from the phase (brown),
neutral (blue) and white (I/O) wiring and then
terminate it to the screw terminal in the junction
box provided (with the I/O wiring terminated to the
central screw terminal). Secure the fixed wiring
phase, neutral and I/O wiring to the corresponding
screw terminals in the junction box. The outer
heatshrink tubing on the flying lead is to be taken
into the junction box.
The smoke alarms can be inter-connected as
many as 20 units in series. Check the
connections. Incorrect connection may damage
the units.
Your smoke alarm is designed for easy mounting
on walls or ceilings.
Place the mounting bracket on the ceiling surface
or wall and use a pencil to mark the position of the
mounting holes and the hole through which to bring
the electrical wiring to the smoke alarm. Move the
mounting bracket and drill the two small holes and
the larger hole. Use a fastening system suitable for
the substrate to secure the mounting bracket.
Insert a 9V DC battery. Rotate the alarm to wall
mount tightly. The alarm cannot be secured if the
battery is not installed properly.
The red LED will then flash once each 40 seconds.
Press the TEST button to check that each alarm
works and interconnected alarms work.
Inter-connected alarms must all be individually
checked. Do not finalise the installation until all
alarms have been checked for correct operation.
During the power up of the unit, several ‘beep’
alarms may sound. This is normal operation for the
unit.
WARNING:
DO NOT CONNECT TO OTHER
INCOMPATIBLE SMOKE ALARMS.
OPERATION, TESTING AND MANTENANCE
Operation
The smoke alarm is operating once the power is
connected and turned on (the battery must also be
installed). When combustion products are sensed,
the unit sounds a loud alarm which continues until
the air is cleared.
False Alarm (Hush function)
Units with the ‘hush’ feature have the capability of
temporarily reducing the sensitivity of the alarm
circuit for approximately 10 minutes. This feature is
to be used only when a known smoke alarm
condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates
the smoke alarm. The smoke alarm is deactivated
by pushing the hush button on the smoke alarm
once. The smoke alarm will automatically reduce
sensitivity and the red indicator will flash more
frequently for approximately 10 minutes to indicate
that the alarm is in the temporary silent condition.
The alarm sensitivity will reset to normal after 10
minutes and sound the alarm if combustion
particles are still present. The ‘hush’ feature may
be used repeatedly until the air has cleared.
CAUTION:
Before using the alarm’s ‘hush’ feature,
identify the source of the smoke and be certain that
safe conditions exist.
Testing
Test by pressing the test button on the smoke
alarm cover for at least 4 seconds, until the alarm
sounds. It activates the self-test program and the
alarm sounds if all the electronic circuitry, horn and
battery are working. When any single smoke alarm
is tested, all inter-connected units should sound an
alarm. It is highly recommended that the alarm be
tested weekly to ensure it is operating correctly. If
no alarm sounds on test, the unit may have a
defective battery. Replace the battery with a new
one and repeat the test. If it still does not operate
then the unit is defective and should be replaced.
You can also test the alarm by blowing smoke into
the unit.
PLEASE DISPOSE OF THE BAD OR
DISCHARGED BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS TO PROTECT
THE ENVIRONMENT.
Maintenance
The smoke alarm is virtually maintenance free.
However, under dusty conditions, a vacuum hose
may be used to clear dust through the side
opening. It is recommended you clean the alarm
monthly to keep best performance. Normally, the
alarm can be operated up to 10 years without
replacement. See the replacement date on the
bottom of the alarm unit.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The power of this smoke alarm is backed up by
one 9V DC battery. The battery should last for at
least 1 year under normal operating conditions.
The smoke alarm has a low battery indicator, an
audible ‘chirp’. It will operate at 30-40 second
intervals for a minimum of 7 days. Replace the
battery when this indication occurs. Only the
following 9V DC batteries (which are available at
hardware or electronic parts stores) may be used
for replacement.
Gold Peak GP1604S
Eveready 1222
Varta 04922
CAUTION:
Switch off smoke alarm before
removing smoke alarm for battery replacement.
To replace the battery, you must:
1. Disconnect mains power from the smoke
detectors.
2. Rotate the smoke detector off the locking ring.
3. Remove mains power from the smoke detector
by removing the mains connector.
4. Remove the screw from the battery cover and
DO NOT misplace it.
5. Replace the battery.
6. Replace the original screw in the battery cover.
7. Fit the mains connector to the smoke detector.
8. Rotate it back into the locking ring.
9. Reconnect mains power.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE
• If there is a fire in your home, the precautions
described will increase your chance of escaping
safely. The following rules should always be
highlighted during fire drills so that they are
remembered in the case of a real emergency.
•
Stay calm and think clearly about the
pre-arranged escape plan.
• Leaving the house as soon as possible following
the planned escape route. Do not stop to collect
personal belongings.
• Check doors to see if they are hot. If the door is
hot, do not open it - use another escape route.
• Keep all doors and windows shut, only open as a
means of escaping.
• Smoke rises, so keep close to the floor - if
necessary crawl.
• Take short breaths and if possible, cover your
mouth and nose with a wet cloth.
• Make your way to the pre-arranged meeting point
and call the fire brigade. Give your full name and
address.
• Never re-enter a burning house. For further
information on fire safety and prevention, contact
your local fire prevention officer.
WARNING:
Do not try to disassemble this smoke
alarm, as it may damage or impede its operation.
No user serviceable parts inside. The warranty will
become void if misuse or abuse is apparent. This
10 year warranty is also conditional on this unit
being installed by a licensed electrical contractor in
accordance with local building codes.
10 YEAR WARRANTY
The smoke alarm is warranted to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for ten (10)
years from the date of purchase and is not
transferable under normal use. The warranty does
not cover natural disasters such as fire, flood,
hurricanes and tornadoes. The warranty only
applies if the smoke alarm is installed by a licensed
electrical contractor in accordance with local
regulations, is used in the normal way and is
serviced regularly. The warranty is also conditional
on the smoke alarm not being modified or subject
to attempted repairs or contamination. The
warranty excludes the battery, incidental and
consequential damages. Your statutory rights as a
consumer are in no way compromised by this
warranty. Master Distributors Pty Ltd agrees to
repair or replace, at it’s option, any defective
smoke alarm provided it is returned personally or
by prepaid delivery with a copy of proof of
purchase. This warranty does not cover damages
resulting from lack of reasonable care of the
product.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and for compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are
also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality
and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Subject to those non-excluded rights and
provisions and the above warranty, Master
Distributors Pty Ltd will not be liable for injury to
persons, damage to property, or for any direct or
indirect or consequential damage as a result of
negligence or fault on the part of Master
Distributors Pty Ltd or it’s servants, agents,
suppliers and contractors or otherwise arising out
of or resulting from, whether directly or indirectly,
the use, installation or maintenance of the smoke
alarm and any warranties or representations are
excluded unless given by Master Distributors Pty
Ltd in writing. Please leave this document, or a
copy, for the end user.
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FFP240VHX
230 - 240VAC 50 Hz, 36mA
PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM
WITH 9 VOLT BATTERY BACKUP &
TEST/HUSH BUTTON
SUITABLE FOR SINGLE (STAND ALONE)
OR INTERCONNECTED USE
PRODUCT MANUAL
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