Schneider Electric CLIPSAL FIRETEK Smoke Alarm 755PSMA2 User Guide

SMOKE ALARM 755PSMA2
240 V a.c. Mains Power Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 9 V d.c. Battery Backup

PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE OCCUPANT, TO BE RETAINED FOR THE LIFE OF THE ALARM.
THIS SMOKE ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.

Read all Instructions before Installation and Operation
Regular testing of this smoke alarm is necessary to ensure the unit is functional and that the battery is in good condition. It is recommended that the smoke alarm be replaced after 10 ears of normal service. The only user-serviceable part is the replaceable backup battery. (Refer to ‘Replacing the Backup Battery’ at the bottom of page 3 of this instruction.) There are no other user-serviceable parts inside.

Specifications

NOTES:

1. The Battery Interlock (see VIEW C) prevents the smoke alarm from being closed unless a 9 V d.c. battery is correctly inserted in the Battery Compartment.
2. The Local/Global switch (see VIEW C) defines the relay trigger function on the optional 755RB relay base only.

Hush or Silence Feature

• This smoke alarm has a built-in Hush or Silence feature incorporated into the Test button (see VIEW A in the diagram above).
• If cooking or other non-hazardous sources cause the alarm to sound, it can be temporarily silenced by pressing the Test / Hush button for three seconds.
• The alarm then enters a dormant period for 10 minutes.
• If the smoke density increases during this period from a smoke or fire event, the unit will go into alarm mode.
• After the 10 minute dormant period, the smoke alarm will resume normal operation.

Recommended Location of Alarms

• Locate the first alarm in the immediate areas of the bedrooms. Try to protect the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest from an exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area.
• Locate additional alarms to protect any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat.
• Locate at least one alarm on every floor level.
• Locate an 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 detector 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. However, in mobile homes, wall mounting on an inside partition is required to avoid the thermal barrier that may form at the ceiling.
• When mounting the alarm onto a ceiling, locate it a minimum of 30 cm from a sidewall and 30 cm from any corner (see Diagram A).
• When mounting the alarm on a wall, use an inside wall with the alarm a maximum of 50 cm below the ceiling and at least 30 cm from any corner (see Diagram A)

AVOID THESE LOCATIONS

• Do not install a smoke alarm within one metre of heating and cooling supply vents or within one metre of return air or fresh air vents. Smoke may be blown away from the smoke alarm by the supply vents, or could be diffused or reduced by being diverted into the return air vent.
• Do not install your smoke alarm in an area where the temperature may fall below 0 °C or rise above 45 °C. Smoke alarms are designed to operate only within these temperature ranges and failure to alarm, improper alarms or nuisance alarms may result from operation outside these temperature limits.
• Do not install a smoke alarm in a damp or very humid area such as bathrooms with showers, where the normal humidity may rise above 95%. Above this level, moisture may condense inside the smoke chamber and cause false alarms. The smoke alarm may also become unstable below 5% relative humidity.
• Do not install a smoke alarm in an area where particles of combustion are normally present, such as garages or kitchens, etc. as this can cause false alarms.
• Do not install a smoke alarm in dusty or dirty areas – such an installation cannot be relied on. An accumulation of dust and dirt in the sensing chamber may block the openings and prevent an alarm, or may get inside the alarm and cause false alarms. If a smoke alarm is required in such an area, vacuum it frequently and test it according to the ‘Operation and Testing’ section of this leaflet.
• Do not install a smoke alarm in the dead air space in the corner where the wall meets the ceiling. For your safety, if you are unsure of the best location for mounting the smoke alarm, contact your local fire department for advice.
• Do not install a smoke alarm where bugs or insects are present before eliminating or minimizing the problem. If bugs are present, vacuum the unit frequently as described in ‘Maintenance, Repairs and Service’ on page 4 of this document.
• Do not install a smoke alarm within one meter of electrical noise sources, e.g. fluorescent lights, LED lights, and fan motors. Electrical noise may cause nuisance alarms.

Interconnecting Smoke Alarms

HOW INTERCONNECTED ALARMS FUNCTION

• Interconnecting smoke alarms is a method of joining a series of alarms so that if anyone alarm senses smoke, all the connected alarms will operate (alarm).
• A 9 V signal is applied to the interconnect wire (referenced to neutral) to alarm all the other interconnected alarms.
• An optional wireless base (Catalogue No. 755RFB) may be purchased separately if wired interconnection is not possible.

CAUTION
RISK OF INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE / MALFUNCTION

• All interconnected smoke alarms must be supplied from the same circuit.
• A common Neutral must be used for the Interconnect to operate.
• DO NOT connect the Interconnect wire to Active or Neutral.
• A maximum of 40 Clipsal 755 smoke alarms can be installed on one circuit (wired interconnection only).
• Only Clipsal smoke alarms can be interconnected with each other.
  Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury and equipment damage/malfunction.

TERMINAL
A: Active / Line
I-Connect: Interconnect
N: Neutral
E-Loop: Earth or Loop

Max. Interconnected Alarms: 40
Max. wiring length between first and last alarm: 150 m

Installation

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

• It is illegal for persons other than appropriately licensed electricians or other persons authorized by legislation to work on the fixed wiring of any electrical installation.
• This product must be used only for the purpose described in this instruction and must be installed in accordance with the wiring rules and regulations in the location where it is installed.
• Hazardous voltage may be present at the wire leads of this product.
• Lockout and tag the input circuit before accessing the wiring connections.
  Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

NOTE: The smoke alarm will function correctly either as a stand-alone alarm or interconnected. All interconnected smoke alarms must be supplied from a single power circuit. A common Neutral must be used for the Interconnect to function. Do not connect the Interconnect wire to Active or Neutral.
Use a minimum of 1.5 mm 2 10 mm 250 V insulated wire for all wiring, including interconnecting wiring. 50 mm

1. Strip the Active, Neutral and Interconnect (if used) wires back to the strip length shown in (A) in the diagram to the right.
   
2. Connect the wires to the correct terminals on the base (see (B) in the diagram to the right) and ensure the terminal screws are fully tightened.
   
3. Clip the terminal cover closed to avoid contact with the live terminals. See (C) in the diagram to the right.
   
4. Screw the mounting base onto the ceiling or wall using appropriate fasteners.
5. Clip the smoke alarm onto the base and install the 9 V d.c. battery (see ‘Replacing the Backup Battery’ below).
   The smoke alarm base will only close with a battery installed.
   Note: Do not attempt to close the base unless a battery is installed.
6. Turn on the mains power and check that the green and red LEDs function. The Green LED should illuminate to show mains power present. The Red LED will pulse every 40-60 seconds to indicate correct operation and that the 9 V d.c. the battery is okay.
7. Press the Test / Hush button to check the alarm works.
   Installation is not complete until both LEDs are functioning correctly and the alarm has been checked for correct operation.

Operation and Testing

Replacing the Backup Battery
The secondary backup power for the smoke alarm is supplied by a 9 V carbon-zinc or alkaline battery. The battery should last at least one year under normal operating conditions.
IT IS RECOMMENDED YOU REPLACE THE BATTERY ON A DAY YOU CAN REMEMBER EVERY YEAR, e.g. birthday, daylight saving.

RECOMMENDED BATTERIES:
Energiser 522, Duracell MN1604, Eveready A522 or 1222
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THE SMOKE ALARM UNIT AFTER 10 YEARS.

Operations and Troubleshooting

Maintenance, Repairs and Service
Maintenance: It is recommended that the smoke alarm is inspected monthly to ensure it is free from dirt, dust and insects. The alarm can be vacuumed or brushed with a soft brush to remove dust, dirt or kitchen grease that has accumulated. A small amount of surface spray around the alarm should deter insect ingress.

ALWAYS TEST THE SMOKE ALARM AFTER CLEANING.
Repairs / Service: If the smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. The unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts except the battery.
Disposal: As the alarm does not contain any radioactive material, disposal with normal rubbish is permitted in Australia and New Zealand.

Warranty Statement
Schneider Electric (Australia) Pty Ltd, (Clipsal by Schneider Electric), warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of installation. The benefits conferred herein are in addition to any other rights and remedies you may have at law in respect to this product. Australian and New Zealand customers please see the notes below.
Australia: Australian Consumer Law specifies that our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded. 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.
New Zealand: This guarantee is in addition to and does not affect your rights under applicable law, except where that law expressly provides otherwise. The Consumer Guarantee Act 1993(NZ) will not apply if this product is purchased for the purpose of business.
This warranty is expressly subject to the Schneider Electric product being installed, wired, tested, operated and used in accordance with our instructions and specifications. Any
alterations or modifications made to the product without our permission will void the warranty. Schneider Electric will at its option repair, replace or refund any defective product. The cost of replacement or repair of a defective product is limited to the price of the product only. Schneider Electric will not be responsible for the cost of retrieving, removing, reinstalling,
transporting (including return of the defective product to us) or re-testing a product.
How to make a claim: You shall provide Schneider Electric with adequate particulars of the defect within 28 days of the fault occurring. Contact your local Schneider Electric, PDL or Clipsal products’ supplier and provide the details of the date of purchase, description of load or connections and the circumstances of the failure. Returned products must be securely packed and labeled for proper processing.

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