IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user's manual contains important information about your
Smoke Alarm's operation. If you are installing this Smoke Alarm
for use by others, you must leave this manual - or a copy of it -
1. SUPERIOR FEATURES .....................................01
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..............02
3. WHERE TO LOCATE .........................................04
4. LOCATIONS TO AVOID .....................................07
5. HOW TO INSTALL..............................................08
6. LED INDICATORS AND HORN PATTERNS......10
7. FALSE ALARM CONTROL.................................11
8. TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM .........................11
9. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ......................12
10. PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY..................................13
11. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE ...................14
12. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................15
13. LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS..................15
14. LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................18
3.1 As a minimum, smoke alarms should be located
between sleeping areas and potential sources of
fire such as living rooms and kitchens. In single
story homes with one sleeping area, a smoke alarm
should be installed in the hallway, as close as
possible to the living accommodation. To ensure
audibility in bedrooms, no smoke alarm should be
further away than 3m from any bedroom door. It
may be necessary to install more than one smoke
alarm, particularly the hallway is more than 15m
long. In single story homes with two separate
sleeping areas, a minimum of two smoke alarms is
required, one outside each sleeping area. In
multilevel or split level homes, as a minimum a
smoke alarm should be installed on the ground floor
between the staircase and any rooms in which a fire
might start and on each story in circulation areas
which form part of escape route (normally hallways
3.2 Additional alarms should be installed in bedrooms in
anticipation of fires originating there, caused by
faulty wiring, lights, appliances, smokers or other
3.3 For best protection, smoke alarms should be
installed in every room in your home, apart from
those listed in the Section 4 LOCATIONS TO
AVOID. Heat alarms should be used in kitchens,
boiler rooms, laundry rooms, garages and such like,
where smoke alarms would be unsuitable.
3.4 Install smoke alarms in circulation areas at a
distance no greater than 7.5m from the farthest wall,
no greater than 7.5m from a door to any room in
which a fire might start and no greater than 7.5m
from the next smoke alarm.
5.1 Remove the smoke alarm from the packaging and
detach the mounting plate
5.3 Drill the holes at the marks with a 3/16-inch (5mm)
5.4 Insert the anchor plugs and screw the mounting
bracket to the chosen position. DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS, this will distort the
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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Photoelectric alarms are generally more effective at
detecting slow, smoldering fires that smolder for hours
before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include
cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
Ionization alarms are generally more effective at detecting
fast, flaming fires that consume combustible materials
rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
flammable liquids or paper burning in a waste container.
However, both types of alarms provide adequate detection of both
If you desire the earliest detection of both smoldering fires and
fast flaming fires, you should install smoke alarms that combine
both photoelectric and ionization sensing technologies in one unit.
9v replaceable battery included with this alarm.
Flashes approximately every 45 seconds confirming
Alarm beeps every 45 seconds when the battery
● Alarm Pause (Hush mode)
Silence your smoke alarm by momentarily pressing
the test button when non-emergency smoke (e.g.
steam), causes nuisance alarms. The red light
flashes every 10 seconds to remi
smoke alarm has been silenced. The alarm will
automatically reset after 10 minutes.
● Sensitivity Test Button
Test the sensitivity, circuitry, batteries, horn.
● Loud 85 Decibel Piezo Electric Alarm
Automatically resets when hazardous condition has
3.7 Read Section 4 LOCATIONS TO AVOID and
Section 13 LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS in
CAUTION: Research indicates that substantial
increases in warning time can be obtained with each
properly installed, additional alarm. It is strongly
recommended that advice in 3.3 above be followed to
ensure maximum protection.
more than one sleeping areas
Smoke alarms for limited protection
Additional smoke alarms for better coverage
These alarms are intended to primarily for
single-occupancy private dwellings. For use in other
applications, the manufacturer's advice must be sought.
DO NOT locate smoke alarms:
4.1 In turbulent air from fans, heaters, doors, windows,
etc., which could draw smoke away from the alarm.
4.2 In high humidity area such as bathrooms and
shower rooms, or where the temperature exceeds
39˚C (100˚F) or falls below 5˚C (40˚F), as high
humidity can trigger nuisance alarm.
4.3 At the peak of an “A” frame ceiling. “Dead air” at the
top may prevent smoke from reaching the alarm in
time to provide early warning.
4.4 Less than 300mm (12 inches) from the wall when
4.5 In insect-infested areas. Tiny insects may affect
4.6 In kitchens, boiler rooms, laundry rooms, garages.
Combustion particles from cooking or car exhaust
and dust and moisture could trigger a nuisance
4.7 In very dusty or dirty areas. Dirt and dust can build
up and impair performance.
4.8 Within 300mm (12 inches) of light fittings or room
4.9 In locations which would make routine testing or
maintenance hazardous (e.g. over a stairwell).
4.10 On poorly insulated walls or ceilings.
4.11 Near objects such as ceiling decorations which
might impede the path of smoke to the alarm.
4.12 Within 1.5m (5 feet) of fluorescent light fittings.
Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
Standards tested to: EN14604:2005/AC:2008
Warning! Test unit before installation and when installation is completed.
5.2 Locate the mounting bracket in your chosen
position. Align the two longest mounting slots with
the line. Draw a mark in the center of each slot.
3.5 As it is impossible to predict the source of a fire, the
best location for an alarm is usually the center of a
room or hallway. If it is necessary to place a smoke
alarm on a wall, always locate the detection
element of the alarm 150mm to 300mm (6 to 12
inches) below the ceiling and the bottom of the
alarm above the level of doors and other openings.
3.6 In rooms with simple sloped, peaked or gabled
ceilings, install smoke alarms on the ceiling 900mm
(3 feet) from the highest point of the ceiling. “Dead
air” at the peak of a ceiling may prevent the smoke
from reaching the alarm in time to provide an early
• DO NOT remove or disconnect battery to quiet
unwanted alarms.This will remove your protection.
Open windows or fan the air around smoke alarm to
• The test button accurately tests all smoke alarm
functions. DO NOT use any other test method. Test
smoke alarm weekly to ensure proper operation.
• Observe and follow all local and national electrical and
• This smoke alarm IS NOTdesigned to be the
PRIMARY protection for buildings that require
complete fire alarm systems. Buildings of this type
include hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing
homes, and group homes. This is true even if they
were once single family homes. However, this smoke
alarm MAY be used inside individual rooms as
• Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level
of the home. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm
for many reasons. For example, if a fire starts in a
remote part of the home, on another level, in a
chimney, wall, roof, or on the other side of a closed
door, smoke may not reach the smoke alarm in time to
alert household members. A smoke alarm will not
promptly detect a fire EXCEPT in the area or room in
● Smoke alarms may not alert every household
member every time. The alarm horn is loud in order
to alert individuals to a potential danger. However,
there may be limiting circumstances where a
household member may not hear the alarm (i.e.,
outdoor or indoor noise, sound sleepers, drug or
alcohol usage, the hard of hearing, etc.). If you
suspect that this smoke alarm may not alert a
household member, install and maintain specialty
smoke alarms. Household members must hear the
alarm's warning sound and quickly respond to it to
reduce the risk of damage, injury, or death that may
result from fire. If a household member is hard of
hearing, install special smoke alarms with lights or
vibrating devices to alert occupants.
● Smoke alarms can sound their alarms only 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 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
● 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. 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
