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6. Installation
WARNING:
THIS SMOKE ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY QUALIFIED (LICENSED) ELECTRICIANS ONLY.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS:
• In the interests of safety, this smoke alarm and all wiring must be installed by a licensed
electrician in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Wiring Rules - AS3000.
• DO NOT connect this smoke alarm on the base plate without the presence of 240V mains
power.
• This Smoke Alarm can only interconnect with Homeguard Model HG3000. Interconnection with
other brands may cause damage or result in a shock or fire risk and void warranty.
• Due to “noise” from electromagnetic interference, up to 24 units of smoke alarms may be
interconnected.
• There are three terminals in the supply terminal block, marked A, S, N. It is important that the
alarm be wired correctly to ensure correct operation. Incorrect wiring to the Smoke Alarm will
damage the unit and void the warranty.
• A total maximum of 250 meters (820 feet) of wire can be used in interconnecting smoke alarms.
• All final sub-circuit conductors including the signal conductor must be a minimum size of 1mm²
with 250V grade insulation.
• Interconnected Smoke Alarms must be connected to the same final subcircuit.
• Do not use any wire that could later be confused with the normal house wires for the
interconnect wire. For example, green/yellow earth wire.
• Do not connect AC power wires to S interconnect terminal. These will damage smoke alarms.
• Do not connect the S interconnect wire to any device, except the S interconnect terminal of
smoke alarm. Otherwise, smoke alarm will be damage.
• Smoke alarms should be interconnected only within the confines of a single family living unit.
If smoke alarms are interconnected between different units, there may be excessive nuisance
alarms. Residents may not be aware that smoke alarms are being tested or that it is a nuisance
alarm caused by cooking, etc.
