Lithium (non-replaceable sealed in)
Battery-Operated Photoelectric Smoke
Alarm with wireless RF Interlink
and HUSH® Control
You do NOT need a home wi-fi system
to use these units. Multiple wireless units
create their own independent wireless RF
interlink network.
Smoke Alarm with RF Interlink User Guide
0319-7201-01
Tested & Complies to
Australian Standards
AS3786:2014 Amdt 1
Model LIF10YPEW
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Thank You for Purchasing this PSA Lifesaver Smoke Alarm
The smoke alarm you have purchased is capable of wirelessly interlinking with other Lifesaver
LIF10YPEW smoke alarms and Lifesaver 5800 series mains powered smoke alarm fitted with LIFWMB2
wireless base. When one RF interlink unit sounds an alarm, all other compatible RF units in the RF
interlink network will alarm.
Read Section 6: Activation And RF Interlink Network, before powering the units. You do
NOT need a home wi-fi system to use these units. Multiple wireless units create their own
independent RF interlink alarm network.
This smoke alarm and included RF module are powered by a non-replaceable, long life sealed lithium
battery system, which will last at least 10 years after power up.
NOTE: A NETWORK IS LIMITED TO 24 ALARMS
Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit.
Your PSA LIFESAVER Smoke Alarm was designed for use in a residential environment. It is not designed
for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
Note: Please thoroughly read this user guide and save the document for future reference and
to pass on to any subsequent owner.
IMPORTANT: Additional markings can be found on the back of the unit.
Date Code (on back): ___________________
Date of Purchase: ___________________
Where Purchased: ___________________
Date to Replace: ___________________
Product Support: 1300 772 776
Please write down the below information
and have this at hand when you call.
Contents
1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds .....................................................................1
2. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indications ................................................................................... 2
3. Introduction, Product Features And Specifications .......................................................................... 2
4. Recommended Locations For Alarms ...............................................................................................3
5. Locations To Avoid .........................................................................................................................5
6. Activation and RF Interlink Network ...............................................................................................6
6.1 Setting Up an RF Interlink Network (Enrollment).......................................................................6
6.2 Adding Another Device to an Existing RF Interlink Network .....................................................7
6.3 Resetting a Device’s RF Interlink Settings ................................................................................. 8
7. Wireless FAQs................................................................................................................................10
8. Installation Instructions ................................................................................................................ 12
9. Operating, Testing and Alarm Characteristics ................................................................................13
10. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................14
11. Recognising Nuisance Alarms ........................................................................................................15
12. Battery ..........................................................................................................................................16
13. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery .............................................................................16
14. Cleaning Your Alarm ....................................................................................................................17
15. Good Safety Habits ......................................................................................................................18
16. Limitations Of Smoke Alarms ...................................................................................................... .20
17. Warranty and Liability ...................................................................................................................21
18. Product warranty registration .......................................................................................................22
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1. Smoke Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds
Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps, a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps repeating.
The red LED flashes every 0.5 seconds during alarm.
• Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the impor-
tance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help.
• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or
picking up valuables.
• 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 the inside of the door is cool,
place your shoulder against it, open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in.
• If the escape route requires you to go through smoke, stay close to the floor where the air is cleaner.
Crawl if necessary, and breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if possible.
• Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.
• Call the fire department from your mobile phone outside, or from your neighbour’s home-not from
yours!
• Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so.
• There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire.
For instance:
a) smoking in bed
b) leaving children home alone
c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as petrol or methanol.
NOTE: See Section 11: RECOGNISING NUISANCE ALARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.
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3. Introduction, Product Features And Specifications
Introduction
This alarm detects products of combustion using photoelectric technology. Ten (10) years after the unit was
installed, this unit will automatically alert you that it is time to replace the unit. To help track the life of your
alarm, write the installation date in the space provided on the back of the alarm.
Product Features and Specifications:
• Temperature: Operating Range: 0 °C to 45 °C
• Humidity: Operating range: up to 95% RH non-condensing
• Audible Alarm: 85+ dBA at 3m @ 3.0 to 3.5 KHz pulsing alarm
• Smoke Sensor: Photoelectric
• Smoke Alarm HUSH®
Control
• Smoke alarm powered by Panasonic/FDK 10 year 3VDC CR17335 battery.
• RF powered by Panasonic/FDK 3VDC CR17455 battery
• Supervised wireless network
• Radio Frequency 918MHz.
• Wireless interconnectable to other compatible alarms (RF Interlink). Range: 100m line of sight. 30m
indoors. Distances will vary depending on walls and obstructions.
• Dual insect screen protection.
2. Other Visual And Audible Indications
The following tables describes visual and audible indications the unit may emit during normal operation.
Mode
LED
Indications
Audible
Indications Note:
Standby None None
Smoke Alarm Hush Flash every
10 seconds
None (smoke alarm silenced) Alarm hush feature silences
smoke alarm for approx. 10
minutes.
Push to Test (hold
button for up to
5 seconds)
Flash every 0.5 seconds Two sets of 3 long beeps (on
all RF interlinked units)
Press & HOLD button; first *T3
pattern is at low volume, If
interlinked to other RF devices,
it may take 3 to 5 seconds to
activate other RF interlinked
units in the network.
* T3 pattern: 3 long beeps of alarm(ISO 8201).
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4. Recommended Locations For Alarms
NOTE: If possible, it is best to locate the Coordinator in a central location of your residence,
and then use the following guidelines for RFD unit placements. See section 6 for a
definition of “Coordinator” and “RFD”.
• Check specific State legislation in your area to ensure smoke alarms are correctly located
according to local laws. Each State or Territory may differ in building codes and regulations.
PSA Products can only recommend the locations.
• 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 farthest from an exit. If more than one
sleeping area exist, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity.
• Locate additional alarms to MONITOR any stairway because 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 ordinary residential construction..
• 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 position 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.
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IMPORANT: incorrect orientation of smoke alarm may decrease operational effectiveness
Typical Multiple Floor Installation
Location of smoke alarm
Apex Of Sloping Ceiling
Ceiling / Wall Junction
Single Floor
Smoke alarms for minimum protection
Smoke alarms for additional protection
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5. Locations To Avoid
• Do not locate your alarm in the garage - products of combustion are present when you start
your automobile. Use Lifesaver Heat Alarm in this location.
• Do not locate your alarm in front of forced air supply ducts used for heating and air conditioning
and other high air flow areas.
• Do not locate your alarm less than 500mm from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
• Do not locate your alarm in areas where temperatures may fall below 0°C or rise above 40°C,
or in humidity higher than 95% as these conditions may reduce battery life.
• 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.
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.
• Avoid very humid areas or near a bathroom, moisture can cause false alarm.
• Avoid insect-infested areas.
• 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.
• Avoid locating near fluorescent lights or other electrical equipment. Electronic magnetic
interferences or “noise” may cause nuisance alarms or chirping.
• Near fluorescent lights, including CFL lamps. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.
• 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.
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6. Activation and RF Interlink Network
This model is capable of interlinking with other PSA LIF10YPEW alarms in domestic residential applications. When
one RF interlink unit sounds an alarm, all other compatible RF units in the RF interlink network will alarm. Follow
the steps in section 6.1 to interlink up to 24 units in your interlink network. If you have problems during setup,
see section 6.3 to start over.
NOTE : Wireless units will emit a series of LED flashes and beeps as the unit(s) search for an RF
interlink network. If you are intending to use wireless units without the wireless function, ignore these
notifications, and the wireless function will eventually turn off. You can turn the wireless function on
again at a later date if desired. See Section 6.2.
NOTE : The battery activation is a one-time feature. After activation, the battery cannot be turned
off, and can only be discharged at the end of product life. If the alarm is removed from the mounting
plate, the battery will remain active. See Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery section13.
Definitions of key terminology:
Coordinator: The wireless network master unit that is the key communicator with the other wireless
units. This assignment remains until the coordinator is reset (section 6.3). The coordinator unit should
be installed in a central location of the residence.
RF Device (RFD): The other wireless units that connect with the Coordinator.
General Reset mode: Resets a unit to when it was powered on for the first time after being removed from the
package.
6.1 Setting Up an RF Interlink Network (Enrolment)
For easiest first-time setup, we recommend unpacking all units together on a desk, table, or counter
and using the steps in the following table. If you prefer to install the alarms on the ceiling before
enrolment, attach all mounting brackets to the ceiling first, and then choose a central location unit to
start with step 2 below.
User Input Detector Response Timeout
Step 1 Unpack all units
Step 2 Attach first unit to mounting
bracket by turning unit fully onto
mounting bracket.
Unit powers up - Red LED one
second on one second off, and
one chirp
Step 3 2 Button Presses on First Unit 2 soft beeps and two quick Red LED
flashes every 2 seconds to indicate
unit is configured as a Network
Coordinator and a sonar ping sound
indicate that Join Mode is Open
Join Mode will timeout in 15 minutes
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6.2
Adding A Detector To An Existing RF Interlink Network
At some point, you might want to add another LIF10YPEW unit to your existing RF interlink network
for additional protection, or to replace an old unit. Follow the steps in the following table.
User Input Detector Response Timeout
Step 1 2 Button Presses on Any Unit
in the Network
Unit will respond with two quick
flashes and two soft beeps every 2
seconds if it is the Coordinator of the
Network; three quick flashes and three
soft beeps every 2 seconds if it is an
RFD in the Network - Join Mode is
indicated by a sonar ping sound.
Join Mode will timeout in 15
minutes
Step 2 Power up unit(s) being added
by attaching the unit(s) to
the mounting bracket(s). For
previous units that have been
reset, press button twice to
enter join mode.
Unit will produce Tweedle sound when
it joins, then Red LED flashes three
times every 2 seconds to indicate it is
configured (as an RFD) in the network
Join Mode will timeout in 15
minutes
Step 3 After new unit(s) have joined,
press button twice on any
unit in the network to close
Join Mode.
Red LED on each unit will power off
indicating Standby Mode
Join Mode will timeout in 15
minutes
Step 4 Follow installation instructions
in section 8.
User Input Detector Response Timeout
Step 4 Serially turn each additional unit
on its mounting bracket
Red LED on each unit will initially flash
one second on and one second off.
Tweedle will sound when each unit joins
network and red LED flashes three times
every 2 seconds to indicate it is configured as an RFD in the network
Join Mode will timeout in 15 minutes
after last unit joins.
Step 5 After all units have joined, press
button twice on last unit.
Red LED on each unit will power off
indicating Standby Mode
Step 6 Follow installation instructions
in section 8.
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6.3 Resetting A Unit’s RF Interlink Feature (General
Reset mode)
This section will explain how to perform a general reset of a unit, which starts the unit over as if it
were powered up for the first time. It also explains how to remove a unit from a network if needed.
Follow the steps in the table below if one of these conditions occurs:
* If you have problems or become confused during initial RF Interlink enrolment.
* If a unit has reached its end of life or has a low battery, and needs to be removed from the RF
Interlink Network.
* If a unit is consistently out of range and needs to be removed from the RF Interlink Network.
* If you decide to remove a unit from your RF Interlink Network and enrol it in another RF Interlink
Network (at a friend or family’s location, for example).
User Input Detector Response Timeout
Step 1 2 button presses to open join mode on
unit to reset or remove..
Unit will either:
2 Red LED flashes every 2 seconds - Coordinator
3 Red LED flashes every 2 seconds - RFD
Red LED flash 1s on 1s off - searching for network
Sonar Ping from unit that opens join mode.
Network will enter join mode and display 2 or 3 flashes
respective to their current states (Coordinator or RFD).
Step 2 Press and Hold Button on unit to reset
or remove.
Red LED will blink four times, twice - indicating the unit has
been reset. Unit is in general reset condition and is now in
stand alone mode. Unit will not join a network until network
opened at this specific unit with two button presses.
Step 3 2 button presses on any other unit in the
network to close Join Mode.
Red LED on each unit will power off indicating Standby Mode
Step 4 a. If trying to join a network, start over
with section 6.2. If problems still occur,
call customer support.
b. If unit has reached end of life or has a
low battery, proceed to Section 13.
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7. Wireless FAQs
ID FAQ Answer
1 How does “desk enrolment” work? Rotate first unit onto mounting bracket to power it up. Push button twice
to open network. Power up remaining units. Wait for each unit to join.
Push button twice to close network. See section 6.1.
2 What happens if units are powered
up for the first time but no buttons
are pressed?
Units will search for a network for 15 minutes after which all units will
go into standby blink and will sound 1 chirp/s for 15 sec. Standby is
indicated by blink every 60 seconds.
To recover, two quick button presses to restart join mode on all units that
have timed out.Return to section 6.1.
3 What happens if a unit doesn’t find
a network during the enrollment
process (out of range, defective
radio, not made coordinator)
Unit will go into standby and will sound 1 chirp/s for 15 seconds indicating Network not found. The unit will then become a stand alone smoke
alarm with no interlink.
4 What happens if a Coordinator
doesn’t find any RFD to join after
being set to coordinator.
Coordinator times out after 15 min, becomes a stand alone smoke alarm
with no interlink.
RFD times out after 15 minutes, becomes a stand alone smoke alarm.
Units will sound 1 chirp/s for 15 seconds indicating that they are not
joined.
5 What happens if an RFD drops from
the network?
The RFD will enter fault mode after approximately 30min.
See Troubleshooting.
6 What happens if an RFD drops
from the network and comes back
online?
Nothing within ~30min.
After 30 minutes it will go into error mode - network fault. See Troubleshooting.
Once the RFD comes back online, two button presses on any unit in the
network will allow it to re-join.
7 What happens if the coordinator
drops from the network?
IF no other units can hear the coordinator AND RFD1 can hear all the
others: RFD unit 1 becomes the coordinator after 30 min and other RFD’s
will re-join.
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Wireless FAQs
ID FAQ Answer
8 What happens if the coordinator
drops from the network and comes
back online?.
Nothing within 30min. After 30 min, push button twice, and then push/
hold button for approx 4 seconds until two beeps. Unit is reset. Push
button twice to reopen network and rejoin. See section 6.3. (assuming
RFD1 unit 1 took over). The ex-Coord unit can be joined to the network as
RFD unit, network issue clears.
9 How can a unit be added to the
network?
Push button twice on any existing networked unit. Power on new unit
and wait for it to join. Push any button twice to close network. See
section 6.2.
10 Can the enrolment process be
reset/restarted?
Yes. Push button twice to open network. Push/hold button for approx 4
seconds until two beeps. Push button twice to reopen network at that
unit. See section 6.3.
11 Is there a way to get more informa-
tion about a trouble status?
In fault mode press button for red LED error code. Count the number of
Red LED flashes and report to customer support.
12 What happens if the user puts 2
units into coordinator mode during
desk enrolment?
The user will have 2 coordinators. Corrective action: See section 6.3 to
reset one of the coordinators to become an RFD.
13 Is it possible to check how many
units are enrolled into the network
While in join mode, press and release button on any joined unit. LED will
blink out number of units.
14 Is it possible to check if a unit is the
coordinator or an RFD
With two button presses (setting the unit to Join mode) there will be a
different blink pattern to identify a Coordinator or a RFD:
Unit will respond with two quick flashes every 2 seconds if it is the
Coordinator of the Network, three quick flashes every 2 seconds if it is an
RFD in the Network
15 If the alarms main switch is turned
off will the RF circuitry remain on?
Yes, the RF will remain on, it will go into standby without any indicators.
The RF does not have a separate timer for the 10 year life span.
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8. Installation Instructions
After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 4, attach the mounting
bracket to the ceiling as shown in Figure 4. Use the screws and cavity fixings provided to secure
the mounting bracket (use 5mm drill bit for cavity fixings.)
Install the alarm on the mounting bracket (Figure 5) and rotate the alarm clockwise (as indicated
on the alarm cover) until the alarm snaps into place.
The alarm is now activated!
After installation/activation, test your alarm as described in Operation and Testing section 9.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Whenmounting
in a hallway,the
“A” line should
be parallelwith
the hallway.
When mounting
on the ceiling,
align both
rectangle
features
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Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature
This alarm is equipped with a tamper resist feature that helps prevent someone from removing the
unit from the mounting bracket. When activated, it can be very effective in preventing smoke alarm
removal or tampering. Activate the smoke alarm tamper resist feature by breaking out both small tabs
in the square hole in the mounting bracket (see Figure 6). When the tab is broken off, the tamper on
the base is allowed to engage the mounting bracket. Rotate the alarm onto the mounting bracket until
you hear the tamper resist tab snap into place, locking the alarm on the mounting bracket. Using the
tamper resist feature will help deter children and others from removing the alarm from the bracket.
NOTE: To remove the alarm when the tamper resist tab is engaged, press down on the tamper resist
tab and rotate the alarm in the direction indicated by the arrows on the cover of the alarm (see
Figure 7).
Figure 6
Figure 7
Tamper unlock
Tamper tab
Tamper tab
Maintenance Feature
For an annual maintenance check - if the TEST button is depressed and held and 5 short LED flashes
are seen then the alarm batteries and/or the optical smoke chamber will not last a further 15 months
and the alarm should be replaced within 15 months.
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9. Operating, Testing and Alarm Characteristics
OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once the alarm is activated (see Section 6) and testing is
complete. When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating alarm until
the air is cleared. If there is any question as to the cause of the alarm, it should be assumed that the
alarm is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacuated immediately. Smoke alarm must
be installed on the mounting bracket for it to operate. Removing the smoke alarm from the mounting
bracket will render the alarm inactive.
TESTING: Test by pushing the button on the cover and holding it down for a minimum of 1 second
(or until the alarm sounds). Note: the first test sequence will be at a lower volume. Holding the button
for longer than 5 seconds will result in the full 85 decibel sound output. If the unit is interlinked to
other devices in the network, all other alarms will sound. A short delay may happen before the alarms
activate. Always stand about 2.5 feet away from the unit during testing to avoid ear discomfort.
Pushing the button will sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and battery are working. If
no alarm sounds, the unit has a defective battery or other failure, and should be replaced with a new
alarm. See Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery section to determine how to prepare the
unit for shipment for service or disposal.
If RF interlinked to other wireless smoke alarms in the same network, all smoke alarms will sound. It
may take a few seconds for other interlinked units to alarm.
WARNING: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST YOUR ALARM, YOU COULD DAMAGE
THE ALARM OR IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND START A STRUCTURE FIRE. USE
SMOKE TESTER LIFLT711 TO EFFECTIVE TEST THE OPTICAL CHAMBER.
NOTE: MONTHLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
LOCATE FUNCTION: If smoke alarms are interlinked in a network, if one smoke alarm activates
(initiating unit) other units will activate. It is possible to identify the initiating smoke alarm using the
locate function. For interlinked network of LIF10YPEW only, pressing the HUSH button on any
non-initiating smoke alarm will hush all the smoke alarms except the initiating unit for 2 minutes.
The LOCATE feature can be used repeatedly until to find the initiating alarm unit(s), or until the smoke
has cleared.
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Mode
LED
Indications
Audible
Indications Note:
Low Battery Flash every
30 seconds
Chirp every 60 seconds from
low battery unit.
Push button to silence low
battery for 24 hours for up to 7
days. Remove, discharge, dispose, replace with new alarm.
End of Unit Life (EOL) 2 flashes every 30 seconds Pre-EOL warning is LED only,
no chirps.
At EOL, 2 chirps every 30
seconds on EOL unit.
Remove, discharge, replace
with new alarm.
Alarm Fault Flash every 10 seconds Chirp every 30 seconds on
problem unit.
Call Product Support. If fault
continues, remove, discharge,
dispose, replace with new
alarm.
Network Fault Flashes 1 sec ON, 1 sec OFF for
15mins. Then flash once every
30secs.
Chirp every 30 seconds on
problem unit.
Note: Do a General Reset mode
and re-join network.
Maintenance Feature 5 quick flashes before T3
pattern indicates there is less
than 15 months on 10 year timer
OR chamber is not healthy
none Press& HOLD button; 5 quick
flashes if < 15 months to EOL
(no flashes if good); first T3
pattern is at low volume;
Push to Test Fault 7 flashes when button is pressed Chirp every 30 seconds
Contact Product Support.
EEPROM memory fault 8 flashes when button is pressed Chirp every 30 seconds
Chamber Fault 10 flashes when button pressed Chirp every 30 seconds
MCU not operating
(unit failure)
None Constant tone. Remove, turn both switches off,
and contact Product Support.
10. Troubleshooting
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11. Recognising Nuisance Alarms
Smoke Nuisance
HUSH®: If you know why the alarm is sounding, and you can verify that it is not a life threatening
situation, you can push the button to silence the alarm for up to 10 minutes. If the smoke is not too
dense, that unit, and all RF interlinked units will silence. After the HUSH® period, the smoke alarm
will automatically reset and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present. You can use
HUSH® repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.
NOTE: Dense smoke will override HUSH® and sound a continuous alarm. If no fire is present, check
to see if one of the reasons listed in “Locations to avoid” may have caused the alarm. If a fire is
discovered, get out and call the fire department.
This alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally cause the unit
to alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set
off the alarm if it is located too close to a cooking appliance. Large quantities of combustible particles
are generated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside
(non-recirculating type) will also help prevent nuisance alarms from occurring by removing these
combustible products from the kitchen.
Smoke alarms operate by monitoring the air and the environment around it. Small particles in the air
such as dust, fumes, small insects may cause the smoke alarm to activate. We recommend the smoke
alarm be regularly clean at least once a month using a soft brush vacuum cleaner to ensure dust and
debris do not accumulate around the smoke alarm. Do not spray cleaners or detergent into the smoke
alarm.
Please note – Do not attempt to remove the cover of the smoke alarm to clean inside. This will void
your warranty.
If your alarm regularly nuisance alarms when cooking, this indicates the alarm may be mounted too close
to the source e.g.. kitchen. However, by pressing the button prior to cooking, you can densisitise the alarm
for up to 10 minutes.
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12. Battery
NOTE : This alarm (including the RF module) is powered by a non-replaceable, sealed lithium
battery system. No battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm.
IMPORTANT: Constant exposure to high or low humidity or temperatures may reduce battery life.
WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY REASON!
Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. No serviceable parts included.
Low battery: This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the
alarm to produce a single “chirp” approximately every 60 seconds and blink the Red LED every
30 seconds, for a minimum of 30 days should the battery become low.
Placing alarm into shut down mode at end of its useful life.
Once the alarm has entered end of life, low battery, error mode it is necessary to turn the alarm
off at first (see below image), and then to permanently disable alarm/ discharge battery (see
“section 13 Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery”). This stops it from making a sound
to render it safe.
• Using a flat blade screwdriver, put it in
the slot and slide it toward the top.
You would see the switch slide up
and stop.
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WARNING!
• Discharging the battery is permanent. Once the alarm has been discharged, it cannot be
reactivated!
• Once discharged , the alarm will NO LONGER DETECT SMOKE.
• Once the alarm is discharged the battery will be depleted and the alarm will no longer
function.
• Once the alarm has been discharged, it cannot be mounted onto the mounting plate or
reactivated.
13. Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery
WARNING! Failure to discharge alarm as instructed prior to disposal may create
potential for lithium battery related fire or hazard.
• After the tab is broken, please insert screw driver
into slot and slide switch towards the top of the
unit .
This will disable the alarm, stop the low battery
or end of unit life "chirps"and render the alarm
safe for disposal by draining the battery.
• Push in the dashed area with a screwdriver to
completely break tab.
To Permanently Disable Alarm / Discharge Battery:
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14. Cleaning Your Alarm
YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED ONCE A YEAR.
If the tamper resist feature has been activated you will need to follow the instructions in Section 8 to
remove your alarm for maintenance.
To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in Section 8. You can clean
the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and
blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the
alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth.
After cleaning, reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using the button. If cleaning does not restore
the alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced.
WARNING : Reinstall the Alarm as soon as possible to ensure continuous protection.
Figure 5
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15. Good Safety Habits
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE
• 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.
• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2) escape routes from each
room. Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder.
•
Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do in case of fire.
• Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs.
• Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home
when they hear it.
• Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire drills at night. Ensure that small
children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds. They must wake up in order to execute the
escape plan. Practice allows all occupants to test your plan before an emergency. You may not
be able to reach your children. It is important they know what to do.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Smoke Detection - Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The required number of smoke alarms might
not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas
protected by the required smoke alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder
consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional
areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the
required smoke alarms. The installation of the smoke alarms in the kitchen, attic (or unfinished), or
garage is normally not recommended, as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can
result in improper operation.
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16. Limitations Of Smoke Alarms
WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY.
• Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to
occupants of the need to escape, followed by the appropriate actions by those occupants. Fire
warning systems for dwelling units are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in
potentially fatal fires. Victims are often intimate 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.
• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the alarm circuits are in
good operating condition.
• Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm. Therefore, smoke
alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed
door or on a different floor.
• If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor, it may not wake up a sound
sleeper.
• The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to hear the smoke alarm. For maximum
protection, a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home.
• Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of a fire, they are not
a substitute for an insurance policy. Home owners and renters should have adequate insurance
to protect their lives and property.
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17. Warranty and Liability
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 ten years from the date of purchase, as reflected on
the Authorised Reseller’s or Distributor’ 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 defect, at
the cost of PSA Products Pty Ltd (excluding any labour costs relating to removal or re-installation
of product, and transport costs).
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.
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.
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 17.1.
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
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.
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.
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18. Product warranty registration
Thank you for purchasing and installing the most trusted brand in fire, security and intercoms.
To ensure you receive excellent after-sale product service we encourage you to register your products.
There are a few important reasons to register your product:
1. It will ensure your investment is protected in case it is damaged or broken and we can effectively
carry out any warranty claims.
2. Registration will also allow us to contact you in an unlikely event of product safety notification
required under Consumer Product Safety Act.
3. Registration will also help us improve our product design to meet your needs.
Register at: http://www.psaproducts.com.au/register-product/
Register this product for warranty to ensure fast and effective service.
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 conditions.
We recommend that you should replace the smoke alarm after 10 years from
installation date to ensure normal operation.
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THIS SMOKE ALARM HAS BEEN TESTED AND COMPLIES TO AS3786:2014
DEAR INSTALLER:
PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL FOR THE OWNER.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS SMOKE ALARM.
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
Tested & Complies to
Australian Standards
AS3786:2014 Amdt 1
Complies to
AS/NZS4268:2017
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