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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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FAQ PLEASE 
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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 

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