SMOKE ALARM R9
Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 9V Battery & Test Button
SMOKE ALARMS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS SMOKE ALARM.
Specifications:
Features:
Main Power Source
Sensing Type
Sensitivity to smoke
Operation Current
Temperature Range
Humidity Range
Sound Level Alarm
Condition Visual
Indicators
Approval
9V Battery
Type A Photoelectric smoke alarm
- contains NO radioactive material
0.08-0.2db/m
<
20mA operation (In Alarm)
0°C to 40°C
10% to 90%
AS 3786:2014, UL S36341
• DC operated photoelectric type smoke alarm
• Photoelectric sensor for slow
smouldering fires
• Test & Hush button
• Environmentally friendly non-radioactive
technology High and stable sensitivity
• Quick fix mounting bracket for easy installa
tion
• Extra loud alarm sound over 85 dB
• Low-battery and battery missing
warning indicators
• Auto reset when smoke clears
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 involved which smoke
alarms may not be effective against, 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 vital seconds so that you can escape and call the fire brigade.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Installation of Smoke Alarms:
1. The battery must be operational for correct alarm function. To test the
battery, press the test button on this smoke alarm.
2. The test button accurately tests all smoke alarm functions. DO NOT
use any other test method.
3. DO NOT remove or disconnect battery to silence unwanted alarms, this
will remove your protection. Press hush button or open windows to
ventilate the smoke alarm to silence it.
4. This smoke alarm is designed to be used
inside a single dwelling
only. In
buildings with several
dwellings/units, each
individual living unit should
have its own smoke alarms. DO NOT install in non-residential buildings.
5. Install a smoke alarm on every level of the home.
6.
Smoke
alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect smoke. Smoke
alarms detect combustion particles in the air. They do not sense heat, flame
or gas. This
smoke
alarm is designed to give an audible warning of a
developing fire
; however, many
fires are fast burning, explosive or
intentional, others
are caused by carelessness or safety hazards. Smoke
may not reach the smoke alarm quickly enough to ensure safe escape.
7. Smoke alarms have limitations, this smoke alarm is not foolproof and is
not warranted to protect lives or property from fire. Smoke alarms are
not a substitute for insurance and homeowners and renters should
insure their lives and property. In addition, it is possible for the smoke
alarm to fail at any time, for this reason, you must test the smoke alarm
weekly and replace every 10 years.
Locating and Positioning of Smoke Alarms:
1
.
From
the
back of the smoke alarm,
remove the mounting plate by turning
it counter clockwise.
2. Secure plate to ceiling or wall
with mounting screws
appropriate to the surface on
which the unit is to be mounted.
3.
Connect new 9-volt battery to battery
connector inside battery
pocket. Be
sure battery is securely
connected.
The red LED may blink
briefly when
battery is installed.
4.
Position smoke alarm to
mounting plate and turn
clockwise to lock into place.
5
.
Push test button to test smoke
alarm. See OPERATION, TESTING
Mounting
Plate
Screw
9V Battery
Alarm Unit
Turn counter clockwise to
tuninstall and deactivate
This smoke alarm is a single station photoelectric alarm and should NOT be connected
Ceiling Mounting
to other smoke alarms.
As hot smoke rises and spread out, it is advisable to mount on a ceiling in a central po sition.
If your dwelling is on a single storey, for minimum protection you should fit an alarm in Avoid areas where there is no air circulation. E.g., Corners of rooms and keep away from
the hallway between the living areas (incl. Kitchens) and sleeping areas. Place it as
items which may prevent the free flow of air. Place the unit at least 300mm from and light
near to the living areas as possible and ensure the alarm is audible when the
fitting or decorative object which might obstruct smoke / heat entering the alarm. Keep at
bedrooms are occupied.
least 300mm away from walls. See Figure 3i
If your dwelling is multi-storey, for minimum protection one alarm should be fitted at
the bottom of the staircase with further alarms fitted on each upstairs landing. This
Wall Mounting
includes basements but excludes crawl spaces and unfinished attics.
Do not mount tight into the corners. Put the top edge of your smoke alarm
300mm below the ceiling. Keep at least 300mm from room corners. See Figure 3i
NOTE:
For maximum protection
,
an alarm should be fitted in every room (except
kitchen, bathroom, and garage).
On a Sloping Ceiling
In areas with sloping or peaked ceilings install your Smoke Alarm 900mm from the highest
DO NOT FIT AN ALARM IN THE KITCHEN or BATHROOM, as cooking fumes or steam
point measured horizontally because
“dead air” at the apex may prevent smoke from
may trigger the alarm.
reaching the unit. See Figure 3ii.
DO NOT FIT ALARM IN A GARAGE, as exhaust fumes are likely to set it off.
SINGLE-STOREY RESIDENCE, APARTMENT, MOBILE HOME
MULTI-STOREY RESIDENCE
APEX OF
SLOPING
min
500mm
1500mm
CEILING
500mm
min
max
DEAD
AIR SPACE
BEST
BEST
HERE
HERE
HEAT & SMOKE
Figure 3ii
FROM FIRE
CEILING / WALL JUNCTION
CEILING
300mm min
HEAT &
DEAD AIR
SPACE
SMOKE
m
i
n
3
0
0
m
m
6
0
0
m
m
FROM
FIRE
BEST
NEVER
HERE
HERE
ACCEPTABLE HERE
Figure 3i
SIDE WALL
BEDROOM
W/C
BATH
LOUNGE ROOM
BED
HALL
BED
ROOM
ROOM
KITCHEN
LIVIN
G
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
ROOM
KITCHEN
DINING
BASEMENT
Smoke alarms for minimum protection.
Smoke alarms with hush features recommended
Smoke alarms for additional protection.
for additional protection
85dB at three metres minimum
Audible signal pattern (ISO 8201)
Red LED for warning and low
battery indication
600mm mi
n
300mm mi
n
