INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL
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1. b ULEK Tested and Complies to AS3786 AUSTRALIA PATENT S N 2008200075 AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL AUTHORITY CS8736 Another Quality Product By PSA Products Pty Ltd 17 Millicent Street Burwood Victoria 3125 Ph 1300 PSA PRODUCTS 1300 772 776 Fax 03 9888 9993 Email enquiry psaproducts com au Webite www psaproducts com au 1398 7208 02 27 OG2. 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 1 uii PSA LIFESAVER b 4 MODEL LIF5800 amp LIF5800RL INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL LIFESAVER SMOKE ALARM PHOTO ELETRIC DESIGN 240VAC MAINS POWERED SINGLE STATION AND OR INTERCONNECTABLE 24 UNITS PHOTO ELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM 9V REPLACEABLE BATTERY BACKUP MODEL LIF5800 OR BUILT IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERY BACKUP MODEL LIFS800RL TEST AND HUSH CONTROL AND LOW BATTERY INDICATION IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS SMOKE ALARM WARNING Disconnecting smoke alarm from mounting base and or removing the 9V battery will render this smoke alarm inactive SPECIFICATION ELECTRICAL RATING 240VAC 50Hz 80mA per alarm and interconnectable to 24 alarms WARNING THIS SMOKE ALARM MUST ONLY BE WIRED TO A 240Vac 50Hz SINE WAVE CURRENT SUPPLY THIS PHOTO ELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM CONTAINS NO RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS OG 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 2 CONTENTS RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS OF ALARMS 1 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION M nnne 3 AVOID THESE LOCATIONS m nennen nnne nnne nnne 3 FALSE ALARMS 4 HOW TO REMOVE SMOKE ALARM FROM BASE PLATE INSTALLATION OPERATION TESTING AND MAINTENANCE e 10 BATTERY INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT AND TEST rererere 13 9V TERMINAL AND REMOTE TEST amp HUSH 15 REPAIRS AND SERVICES 19 GOOD SAFETY HABUI c
3. 14 7 Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping indi viduals and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted 15 WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS 15 1 Alert small children in the home 15 2 Leave immediately by your plan of escape Every second counts so don t waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables 15 3 In leaving don t open any inside door without first feeling its surface If hot or if you see smoke seeping through cracks don t open that door Instead use your alternate exit If inside door is cool place your shoulder against it open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in 15 4 Stay close to the floor if air is smoky Breathe shallowly through a wet cloth if possible 15 5 Once outside go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there 15 6 Call the Fire Brigade from your neighbour s home not from yours 15 7 Don t return to your home until officials say that it is safe to do so For further information on fire safety contact your local Fire Brigade EC 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 24 16 INSTALLER PLEASE NOTE 16 1 Before you connect the mains power check wiring polarity 16 2 If alarm chirps intermittently thi
4. Light is OFF Smoke alarm in full alarm Other intercon Smoke alarm nected units may have activated the alarm activated Check other smoke alarms or devices chirp will automatically stop Low Battery Green ON Flashing Smoke alarm chirp every 40 Seconds red light every 40 May indicate low battery status Replace seconds the battery Fault Red light is SOLID If the red light is constantly solid for more than 15 minutes and there is no sign of alarms Could mean a potential fault with the unit Replace the alarm Hush mode Green light ON Red HUSH button is pressed Smoke alarm light flashing every 40 emits a chirp every 40 seconds for approx seconds imately 5 minutes Wait 5 minutes and the 1398 7208 02_Vla _ 2012 2 16 i PM Page 13 8 BATTERY INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT AND TEST 8 1 Battery Installation for LIF5800 8 1 1 The smoke alarm uses one 9V battery to automatically provide back up power to the alarm if AC power fails The battery will operate the alarm for approximately one to three months with AC power off 8 1 2 The smoke alarm has a low battery indicator that will cause the unit to chirp and flash the Red LED at approximately 32 second intervals for a minimum of 7 days Missing battery with main power connected will cause the unit to chirp and flash the Red LED at approximately 32 second intervals 8 1 3 Replace battery when chirping occurs To ensure proper operation the bat tery should be replaced on
5. SMOKE PARTICLES A light transmission source and a photosensitive receiver is used in this design Light that is transmitted fall upon the receiver When smoke or dust enters the light path some of the light is scattered or absorbed The result of a reduction of light falling upon the photosensitive receiver will cause an alarm Photoelectric smoke alarm is best for detecting smouldering fires 14 DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE BASIC OF ESCAPE PLAN 14 1 Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two escape routes from each room Second storey windows may need a rope or chain ladder 14 2 Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan showing everyone what to do in case of fire 14 3 Determine a place outside your home where all of you can meet if a fire oc curs 14 4 Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and practice leaving your home when they hear it 22 EC 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 23 14 DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE 14 5 Practice a fire drill at least every six months including drills at nights Prac tice allows you to test your plan before an emergency You may not be able to reach your children t is important that they know what to do 14 6 Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen basement and garage Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency
6. not normally set off the alarm unless smoke is blown directly into the alarm 42 Combustion particles from cooking set off the alarm if the alarm is 10 cated close to the kitchen cooking surface 43 Large quantities of combustion particles are generated from spills and over boil 4 4 An alarm with a Hush Control device is preferable near a kitchen environ ment for this reason 4 5 If the alarm does sound check for fire first If a fire is discovered escape quickly and call the Fire Brigade If no fire is present check to see if one of the reasons listed above may have caused the alarm EC 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 5 Sb HOW TO REMOVE SMOKE ALARM FROM BASE PLATE 5 1 Look for SLIDE TO REMOVE 5 2 Remove Tamper Locking Screw if installed 5 3 Push firmly towards arrow until smoke alarm unhinges from base plate 5 4 To re install smoke alarm follow FIGURE 2 procedure to 3 See page 9 Slide Smoke Alarm cover in direction of arrow as shown on cover to remove from base plate 6 INSTALLATION WARNING THIS SMOKE ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY 6 1 6 1 1 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 SAA Wiring Rules AS3000 For model LIF5800RL Connecting the smoke alarm on the base plate will activate the lithium ba
7. 1 2012 2 16 es PM Page 10 6 INSTALLATION Figure 3 Wall mounting smoke alarm For wall mounting the connector must be at the bottom Ensure SLIDE TO REMOVE arrow on the cover is pointing upwards vertical as shown OPERATION TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 7 1 Operation 7 1 1 The smoke alarm is operational once all wires are properly connected a fresh battery is installed LIF5800 The smoke alarm is correctly installed on the mounting base and the alarm has been tested 7 1 2 There are two LED indicators Each of them has a unique function 7 1 3 Red LED 7 1 3 Stand by condition will flash once approximately every 32 seconds to indicate unit is functioning properly 7 1 3 B The red LED will be on solid state when the unit goes into alarm indicat ing that products of combustion have been detected Red LED will latch on solid state for about 5 minutes after the alarm stop After the 5 minutes the red LED will diminish For interconnected units the originating smoke alarm Red LED will stay on All other units will sound but Red Led will not be on or flash 7 1 4 Green LED 7 1 4 4 Mains ON Indicator indicates that the unit is operating with AC power If this LED goes out it indicates that the AC power is off 10 OG 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 11 T OPERATION TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 7 2 False Alarm Hush Control Feature Note Dense smoke will override Hush control fe
8. OOM BATH LOUNGE ROGH BIRM HALL BIRM KITCHEN EZ LOUNGE ROOM RUMPUS Smoke alarms for minimum protection O Smoke alarms for additional protection IMPORTANT INCORRECT ORIENTATION OF SMOKE ALARM MAY DECREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OG 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 3 2 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 2 1 Modern mobile homes have been designed and insulated to be energy effi cient Install smoke alarms as recommended refer RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS 22 older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present stan dards extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside through poorly insulated walls and roof This may create a thermal barrier which can prevent smoke from reaching a smoke alarm mounted on the ceiling In such units install smoke alarm on inside partition between 300mm and 500mm from the ceiling 2 3 If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home or if you notice the walls and ceilings are either hot or cold install alarm on an inside wall For minimum protection install one alarm close to the bedrooms For additional protection see SINGLE FLOOR PLAN NOTE TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER MOBILE HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE BEFORE EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE WEEK DURING USE 55 AVOID THESE LOCATIONS 34 Do not locate your alarm in the garage prod
9. V terminal in this smoke alarm is intended for use with a security fire alarm panel where a signal from that panel can be used to activate a single Smoke Alarm or interconnected Smoke Alarms to alert residents occupants that an alarm has been acti vated elsewhere and there may be cause to evacuate the area The diagram below shows the 9V terminal and the Signal terminal marked SW connected to the N O nor mally open contacts of a suitable relay the coil of which when energized from an extra low voltage signal from an alarm panel closes the contacts thereby activating the Smoke Alarm s This can be an Early Warning Indicator System Note The presence of an audible sound from the smoke alarm and the absence of a flashing RED LED in the smoke alarm s means the smoke alarm s have been acti vated externally It is an Early Warning Indicator However check also for the presence of fire or smoke in the vicinity of your dwellings If there is fire follow actions in Section 15 It is essential that the relay and associated base must be of a type providing effective isolation between the coil and contacts having an isolation voltage Dielectric Strength of 4kV and creep clearance distances of less than 8mm between the coil and contacts We recommend using an OMRON Relay Type G2R 2 SN and Base Type 17X5W which meet the necessary isolation requirements 15 EC 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 16 9 9V TERMINAL AND REMOTE TEST a
10. arms to be installed on its own subcircuit to avoid false alarms and nuisance chirping that may be caused by electromag netic interferences from other electrical equipment 6 2 Mounting Instructions 6 2 1 Separate Smoke Alarm from mounting base by sliding cover in direction of arrow with one hand on the back of the mounting base and one hand sliding Smoke Alarm See Fig 1 6 2 2 Connect supply cable to terminal block and fix terminal cover 6 2 3 Align and slide smoke alarm up onto mounting base Fig 2 then slide in the reverse direction of arrow to ensure proper connection 6 2 4 Switch on power and check the green light on alarm cover It should be lit when mains power is switched on indicating that the smoke alarm is properly connected to the mounting base 6 2 5 Secure Tamper Locking Pin supplied to smoke alarm 6 2 6 Test alarm by pressing Test button 8 OG 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 es PM Page 9 6 INSTALLATION Th Xd Australia Patent S N 2008200075 A Figure 1 remove smoke alarm Figure 2 To connect smoke alarm Slide smoke alarm carefully Place smoke alarm in line with the away from the base plate to base plate remove the smoke alarm 2 Push smoke alarm towards connec tor A Ensure the smoke alarm slides fully into the connector 3 Green AC Power light will come on when connected to mains 1398 7208 02
11. ature and sound a continuous alarm 7 2 1 This smoke alarm has the capability of being temporarily desensitized for approximately 5 minutes 7 2 2 smoke alarm is desensitized by pressing the HUSH button on the smoke alarm cover 7 2 3 After pressing the H U S button the alarm will silence immediately and c h i r p every 32 seconds for approximately 5 min utes to indicate the alarm is in the temporary desensitized condition 7 2 4 smoke alarm will automatically reactivate after approximately 5 minutes and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present 7 2 5 HUSH feature may be used repeatedly until the air has cleaned WARNING Before using the alarm HUSH feature identify the source of smoke and be certain that a safe condition exists 1 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 12 Th OPERATION TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 7 3 Operating and Alarm Characteristics Normal Green ON Green LED indicate the AC mains power is present Normal Red FLASHING every Red LED flashes every 30 40 40 seconds seconds is normal The smoke alarm performs a self test every 30 40 seconds The battery and electronics is tested for the life of the unit Alarm mode Red light is SOLID Indicate smoke alarm has activated and is Smoke alarm in alarm mode The Red LED will latch activated solid for 5 minutes after the alarm and then fade when alarm stops Alarm mode Red
12. bed 11 2 leaving children home alone 11 3 cleaning with flammable liquids such as petrol 12 LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS 12 1 Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible devel oping fires at a reasonable cost 12 2 Alarms have sensing limitations Ionisation sensing alarm may detect invisi ble fire particles associated with fast flaming fires sooner than Photo elec tric alarms Photo electric sensing alarm may detect visible fire particles associated with slow flaming fires sooner than Ionisation alarms Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable Neither type of alarm photo electric ionisation is always best and a given alarm may not al ways provide warning of a fire We strongly recommend that both ionisation and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to help insure maximum detection of the various types of fires that can occur within the home 12 3 Smoke alarms have certain limitations For battery powered smoke alarms the battery must be in good condition and installed properly 12 4 AC powered alarms will not operate if AC power has been cut off such as by an electrical fault open fuse or circuit breaker or fire However the battery back up will activate the alarm if in good working order OG 19 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 es PM Page 20 12 LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS 12 5 Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to ensure that the batteries and a
13. ce a year 8 1 4 To replace battery remove alarm from mounting base see section 6 2 and remove the battery from compartment Replace the old battery with a new one 8 1 5 USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT ALKALINE BATTERIES FOR REPLACEMENT EVEREADY ENERGIZER 522 EDS DURACELL MN1604 MX1604 These batteries can be purchased at your local retail outlet or super market Caution Use only specified bat teries Use of different battery Ar sh Ee may have a detrimental 27 effect on operation or may cause the battery to explode sulting in injury or fire ade A d OG Australia Patent S N 2008200075 A 13 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 14 8 BATTERY INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT AND TEST 8 1 6 USE ONLY BATTERIES SPECIFIED ON THE LABEL 8 1 7 Fold Red Battery Lever down into compartment with fresh replacement battery If the Red Battery Lever is not held down in the battery compart ment by the battery the smoke alarm will not close and will not be opera tional Battery can only be inserted in one direction ensure polarity is correct WARNING Use of inferior batteries or incorrect types may cause a malfunction of the alarm When replacing the battery and on reconnection of the detector to the base plate make sure that the detector is fully connected and flush with the base plate Verify that the Green LED i
14. ed in interconnect ing smoke alarms final sub circuit conductors including the signal conductor must be a mini mum size of 1mm 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 SW interconnect terminal These will dam age smoke alarms Do not connect the SW interconnect wire to any device except the SW inter connect terminal of smoke alarm Otherwise smoke alarm will be damage Switch wire SW only can drive the RK10A 9 and smoke alarms Do not connect 9V wire to AC power or SW interconnect terminal These may damage smoke alarms EC 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 es PM Page 7 6 INSTALLATION 6 1 14 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 6 1 15 Terminals at back of mounting base are marked and coloured as follows MARKINGS Yellow 9v 9Vdc POSITIVE POWER SOURCE Red A ACTIVE White SW SWITCH WIRE FOR INTERCONNECTION ONLY Blue N NEUTRAL Orange LOOP DEAD TERMINAL WARNING Connecting the Switch wire terminal
15. ementerio 19 THE LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS s 19 OPERATING PRINCIPLES OF SMOKE ALARMS DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE WHAT DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS INSTALLER PLEASE NOTE 24 WARNING INSULATION TEST m nnne 24 WARRANTY AND LIABILITY mme 25 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 1 1 RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS OF ALARMS 1 1 1 2 15 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 10 Locate an alarm for each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually far thest from an exit If more than one sleeping area exit locate additional alarms in each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity bedrooms Locate additional alarms to MONITOR any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat Locate at least one alarm on every floor level Locate an alarm in every room where a smoker sleeps Locate an alarm in every room where electrical appliances are operated i e portable heaters or humidifiers Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed The closed door may prevent an alarm not located in that room from waking the sleeper Smoke heat and other combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally Mounting the alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room Ceiling mounting is preferred in or dinary residential construction For mobile home in
16. fect at the cost of PSA Products Pty Ltd excluding any labour costs relating to removal or re installation of product and transport costs 18 2 This warranty shall not apply to the product if it has been damaged modified abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to improper maintenance 18 3 To the extent permitted by law the liability of PSA Products Pty Ltd arising from the sale or under the terms of this limited warranty shall not in any case exceed the cost of replacement and subject to this clause In no case shall PSA Products Pty Ltd be liable for consequential loss or damages resulting from the failure of the product or breach of this or Any other warranty express or implied loss or damage caused by failure to abide by the instructions supplied in the leaflets 18 4 To the extent permitted by law PSA Products Pty Ltd makes no warranty expressed or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to the consumer replaceable battery if any A product with non serviceable built in battery is covered under warranty of the product as per point 18 1 18 5 This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law 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 compensation for any other reasonably
17. 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 What constitutes a major failure is set out in the Australian Consumer Law 18 6 To make a claim under warranty take the product with a proof of purchase to the store where you purchased the product or contact PSA Products Pty Ltd Phone 03 9888 9889 or Email enquiry psaproducts com au with details proof of purchase or expense claim in writing OG 25 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 26 Warranty Form Register this product for warranty to ensure fast and effective service Please visit our website www psaproducts com au to register Otherwise Please retain this warranty section and complete the details below When you claim Warranty for the product Please present this section together with the faulty product Model Serial Number Date Of Purchase Installation Invoice No Installed By Owner s Details This smoke alarm has an expected service life of 10 years under normal condi tions It is recommended to replace the smoke alarm after 10 years to ensure nor mal operation 26 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 es PM Page 27 THIS SMOKE ALARM HAS BEEN TESTED AND COMPLIES AS3786 IDEAR ELECTRICIAN PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL FOR THE OWNER YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS SMOKE ALARM
18. larm circuit are in good operating condition 12 6 Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm Therefore smoke alarm may not sense fires starting in chimneys walls on roofs on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor 12 7 If the alarm is located outside the bedrooms or on a different floor it may not wake up a sound sleeper A smoke alarm in the bedroom therefore is recommended 12 8 Smoke alarms have been significant in saving lives in many parts of the world However U S Government research indicates that they may not give early enough warning in up to 35 of fires Hence the use of this product does not substitute for basic prevention and total protection 12 9 Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing early warnings of a fire they are not a substitute for an insurance policy 12 10 smoke alarm alone will not alert the hearing impaired Use special purpose smoke alarm with lights or vibrating devices for those hard of hearing 12 11 Heat alarms are available to offer greater security when used in conjunction with smoke alarms 12 12 Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need to escape followed by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants Fire warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants potentially fatal fires Victims are often intima
19. mp HUSH The use of an unsuitable relay and base could also lead to an electric shock risk The wiring between the Smoke Alarm and the relay must be installed in accordance with the relevant requirements of the SAA Wiring Rules AS3000 for low voltage 240V conductors Wiring Instruction Showing Smoke Alarms Interconnected and Used as part of an Early Warning Indicator System z o 2 CONNECTION TO A 5 55 95 MAXIMUM OF 24 SMOKE ALARMS OA AOA 1 090000 2 24 99000 AAAAYE DAG AAAAA 66668 6666 WV AWN S ow Wh 5 ov 5 g FUSE CIRCUIT BREAKER v SWN N lt See installation manual TUVO for isolation relay RK10A 9 FIRE INDICATOR PANEL LOCAL ALARM PANEL 16 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 17 9 9V TERMINAL AND REMOTE TEST amp HUSH 9 2 REMOTE TEST amp HUSH PLATE This alarm has the ability to be connected to a Remote Test amp Hush Plate LIFTHP optional accessory sold separately The diagram below shows a sample of the wiring connection required for the Remote Test and Hush Plate In order for this alarm to op erate properly with the LIFTHP a Remote Test amp Hush card LIFTHC is required for each alarm in the interconnected system See the owners manuals for the LIFTHP a
20. nd LIFTHC for complete operation and instructions THE WIRING BETWEEN LIF5800 AND LIFTHP OOGO o ov A dw Aswn CO et FUSE ON 777 CIRCUIT BREAKER REMOTE TEST amp HUSH PLATE 17 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 es PM Page 18 9 9V TERMINAL AND REMOTE TEST amp HUSH The Remote Test amp Hush Plate can be mounted in an easy to reach location to provide convenient access to the Test and Hush functions of your Models 3000 5000 5800 5800RL LANSD240P and LANSD240I smoke alarm Connection diagram between smoke alarm and Remote Test amp Hush Plate Smoke alarm with Remote Test amp Hush card CEILING Remote Test amp Hush Plate 18 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 19 10 REPAIRS AND SERVICES 10 1 Ifthe smoke alarm is defective in any way do not tamper with the unit Re turn the unit to your supplier See warranty for instructions on in warranty returns There will be a service charge for repairing units out of warranty Note NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE 11 GOOD SAFETY HABITS The use of this product should not be seen as a substitute for basic safety precau tion in the prevention of FIRE There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire 11 1 smoking in
21. s ON after reinstalling the alarm on the base plate 8 2 82 1 822 823 824 8 2 5 8 2 6 8 2 6 A 8 2 6 B 8 2 6 C 14 Battery Test Switch off mains power The Green LED on the smoke alarm will be OFF Test alarm by pressing on the Test Button for a few seconds This should sound the alarm If the battery module has a fault the alarm will chirp every 32 seconds Watch the Red LED for about 32 seconds It should flash at least once Switch on mains power only when smoke alarm passes the above tests The Green LED on the smoke alarm will come ON NOTE NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE For 5800RL ONLY Rechargeable battery must be checked periodically We recommend a periodic weekly battery test Smoke alarm must be connected to mains power for 8 hours for the battery to be fully charged Ifthe battery is weak the Red LED will flash every 32 seconds and sound a chirp We recommend that you check the AC mains power and allow up to 8 hours to fully charge the battery If chirping continues even after sufficient charging we rec ommend you replace the smoke alarm OG 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 o PM Page 15 9 9V TERMINAL AND REMOTE TEST amp HUSH WARNING THIS TERMINAL IS NOT ISOLATED FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY 91 9V TERMINAL This first terminal Yellow has a 9Vdc positive output and can be used for the following applications As an output to operate smoke alarm as an early warning indicator system The 9
22. s sound is due to the HUSH button having been activated Allow approximately 10 minutes for the alarm to reset 16 3 A new smoke alarm with built in rechargeable battery may have low battery voltage due to storage It may require up to 8 hours for charging on mains power to bring its battery to full capacity The smoke alarm may chirp until the battery is fully charged 16 4 If the alarm chirps again press the Test button to check the battery condition 16 5 If chirps persists replace smoke alarm and return to your supplier for re placement NOTE NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE 17 WARNING INSULATION TEST 17 1 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST AN INSULATION RESIST ANCE TEST BE CARRIED OUT ON A CIRCUIT TO WHICH A SMOKE ALARM IS FITTED 17 2 THE TEST COULD CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL CIRCUITRY OF THE SMOKE ALARM AND MAKE IT INOPERATIVE 17 3 THE WARRANTY WOULD BE VOID UNDER SUCH CIRCUM STANCES NOTE WEEKLY TESTING IS RECOMMENDED 24 EC 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 25 18 WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 18 1 PSA Products Pty Ltd ABN 99 076 468 703 of 17 Millicent Street Burwood 3125 Victoria Australia warrants this product for a period of five years from the date of purchase as reflected on the Authorised Reseller s or Distributor s invoice receipt provided to you PSA Products Pty Ltd will repair or replace the product at the option of PSA Products due to any manufacturing de
23. stallation select location carefully to avoid thermal bar rier that may form at the ceiling For more details see Mobile Home Installa tion Section 2 When mounting alarms on the ceiling locate it at least 300mm away from the side wall and 300mm away from any corner see diagram When mounting alarms on a wall use the inside wall The recommended po sition is between 300mm and 500mm off the ceiling see diagram NOTE The performance of smoke alarms mounted on walls is unpredictable and this mounting position is not recommended when ceiling mounting can be implemented OG 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 es PM Page 2 1 RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS OF ALARMS 1 11 When mounting the alarm at the apex of a sloping ceiling it should be located at least 500mm away from the apex but should not exceed 1500mm see diagram 1 12 Locate smoke alarm at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway or room is more than 9m long 1 13 Do not locate smoke alarms in kitchen areas due to potential nuisance alarms from cooking fumes INSTALLATION OF SMOKE ALARM APEX OF CEILING WALL JUNCTION SLOPING CEILING CEILING 300mm min peara 85 DEADAIREA SMOKE gt spacey 5 FROM gt 3 FRE e deer j HERE NEVER 3 HERE 2 ACCEPTABLE HERE p gt SMOKE ALARMS L SIDE HEAT amp SMOKE WALL FROM FIRE TYPICAL MULTIPLE SINGLE FLOOR FLOOR INSTALLATION BEDROOM R
24. te with the fire too old or young or physically or mentally impaired such that they cannot escape even when warned early enough that escape should be possible For these people other strategies such as protection in place or assisted escape or rescue are necessary 20 OG 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 21 13 OPERATING PRINCIPLES OF SMOKE ALARMS IONISATION CHAMBER CLEAR AIR SMOKE SMOKE PART ICLES e e e e e e e 9 go g e 99 o amp x 9 Lg RADIO XX E 4 ACTIVE MATERIAL A man made radio active element Americium 241 is used in this design This element ionises the air round it and as a result excellent conductivity is possible refer to illus tration showing Clear Air Current supplied by either the mains power where appli cable or the battery would pass through the gap with ease without causing any alarm However in the event of particles arising from combustion or dust particles refer il lustration showing Smoke entering the Sensing Chamber it encapsulates the ionised air This interaction causes an increased resistance to conductivity When this occurs the alarm is activated Ionisation type smoke alarm is best for detecting flaming fires 21 EC 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 o PM Page 22 13 OPERATING PRINCIPLES OF SMOKE ALARMS PHOTOELECTRIC CHAMBER CLEAR AIR m L LIGHT SOURCE LENS PHOTOSENSITIVE
25. to any other supply conduc tor may result in damage to the alarm failure to operate or shock hazard and void the warranty of the alarm EXAMPLE OF MULTIPLE ALARM WIRING ISOLATION UNIT WIRING z pg CONNECTION TO A E ES MAXIM SMOKE ALMARMS 7 1 2 S 24 S 2 o ov 5 i S S I FUSE ON CIRCUIT BREAKER Sw N SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFSAVER RK10A 9 RELAY MODULE RK10A 9 TO ALARM PANEL AUXILIARY DEVICES 7 OG 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 es PM Page 8 6 INSTALLATION Note For interconnection of smoke alarms to Fire Panel or Auxiliary de vices use only LIFESAVER Isolation Relay Model RK10A 9 6 1 16 This Smoke Alarm can be interconnectable only with other LIFESAVER models of Smoke Alarms whether it be of Ionisation or Photoelectric design Interconnection with other brands may cause damage or result in a shock or fire risk 6 1 17 When interconnected all Smoke Alarms will sound upon activation 6 1 18 WARNING This alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a square wave modified square wave or modified sine wave inverter These type of inverters are sometimes used to supply power to the structure in off grid installations such as solar or wind derived power sources These power sources produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm 6 1 19 PSA recommend the smoke al
26. ttery Please note the long absence of mains power may damage the rechargeable battery Warranty is void if the battery is dam aged If the mains power is turned off for a long period of time for example if the building is not occupied disconnect the smoke alarm from the base plate When mains power is turned on ensure the smoke alarm is then con nected to the base plate The battery may be low in new smoke alarms please allow up to 8 hours for the battery to fully charge Smoke alarms may chirp until the battery is fully charged When recharging do not press Test or Hush button 5 OG 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 es PM Page 6 6 INSTALLATION 6 1 3 6 1 8 6 1 9 6 1 10 6 1 11 6 1 12 6 1 13 This Smoke Alarm can only interconnect with LIFESAVER Model 5000 5800 5800RL 3000 4800RL Smoke Alarms Heat Alarm model HA240 and visual Signaling Device model SL240 and isolation relay model RK10A 9 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 and compatible products may be interconnected There are five terminals in the supply terminal block marked 9V A SW N LOOP It is important that the alarm be wired correctly to ensure correct opera tion 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 us
27. ucts of combustion are present when you start your automobile Use Lifesaver Heat Alarm in this location 32 Do not locate your alarm in front of forced air supply ducts used for heating and air conditioning and other high air flow areas 3 3 Do not locate your alarm less than 500mm from the peak of an A frame type ceiling 34 Do not locate your alarm in areas where temperatures may fall below 5 C or rise above 45 or in humidity higher than 85 as these conditions may re duce battery life OG 1398 7208 02 1 2012 2 16 i PM Page 4 3h AVOID THESE LOCATIONS 3 5 Avoid dusty areas dust particles may cause smoke alarm to false alarm or fail to alarm Use Lifesaver Heat Alarm in this location to avoid false alarms 3 6 Avoid very humid areas or near a bathroom moisture can cause false alarm 3 7 Avoid insect infested areas 3 8 Do not locate alarm within 0 9m of the following the door to a kitchen the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower ceiling or whole house ventilating fans or other high flow areas 3 9 Avoid locating near fluorescent lights or other electrical equipment Electronic magnetic interferences or noise may cause nuisance alarms or chirping 3 10 Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination alarm and guard has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose 4 FALSE ALARMS 4 1 This smoke alarm is designed to minimize false alarms Smoking will
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