PSA LIFPE9/1 - Manual

PHOTOELECTRIC 9 VOLT
BATTERY OPERATED
SMOKE ALARM MANUAL
MODELS:
LIFPE9/1
LIFPE9M
MAIN FEATURES:
• PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR SUITABLE
FOR SLOW SMOULDERING FIRES
• INSECT SCREEN SURROUND PE
SENSOR
• SLIM-LINE COMPACT SIZE
• MUTE & ALARM TEST BUTTON
(LIFPE9M)
• ALARM TEST BUTTON (LIFPE9/1)
• LOW BATTERY WARNING SIGNAL
• MOUNTING SCREWS SUPPLIED
• COMPLIES & APPROVED TO
AUSTRALIAN STANDARD AS3786
• LOUD 85dB ALARM
This instruction leaflet contains important
information on the correct installation and
operation of your smoke alarm. Please read
all the information before commencing
installation and retain for future reference.
SPECIFICATION
Power Source
: 9V Battery
Battery Type : Eveready 1222
: Energizer 522
Gold Peak 1604S
Duracell MN 1604
Ultralife U9VL
Operating Temp.
: 0°C to 45°C
Ambient Humidity : 10%-90%
Alarm Sound Level : 85 Decibels at 3 metres
Battery Life
: 1 year minimum
Tested & Passed to : AS3786-1993
LOCATING THE SMOKE ALARM
This smoke alarm is a single station photoelectric
alarm and should NOT be connected to other
smoke alarms. If your dwelling is a single storey,
for minimum protection you should fit a smoke
alarm in the hallway between the living areas
(incl. kitchens) and sleeping areas. Place it as
near to the living areas as possible and ensure
the smoke alarm is audible and can be heard
when the bedrooms are occupied. See Figure 1
for examples.
If your dwelling is multi storey, for minimum
protection a smoke alarm should be fitted at the
bottom of the staircase with further smoke alarms
fitted on each upstairs landing. This also includes
basements. See Figure 2 for examples.
NOTE: For maximum protection a smoke alarm
should be fitted in every room (except kitchen,
bathroom and garage). DO NOT FIT A SMOKE
ALARM IN THE KITCHEN or BATHROOM, as
cooking fumes or steam may trigger the smoke
alarm. A Photoelectric smoke alarm may be
located near the kitchen but not directly over the
cooking area.
DO NOT FIT A SMOKE ALARM IN A GARAGE,
as exhaust fumes are likely to set it off.
POSITION THE SMOKE ALARM
As smoke rises, it is advisable to mount the
smoke alarm on a ceiling in a central position.
Avoid areas where there is no air circulation.
Such as corners of rooms, in the peak of an
“Ä” frame type of ceiling and air ducts used for
heating and air conditioning. If wall mounting,
do not mount tight into corners. See Figure 3 for
example. Areas to be avoided include the
following:-
• Situations where the temperature may fall
below 0°C or rise above 45°C.
• Humid areas such as bathrooms, kitchens and
shower rooms where the relative humidity may
exceed 90%.
• Fume filled environments such as garages.
Exhaust gases may also cause false alarms.
• Adjacent to or directly above hot components
such as radiators or wall vents that can affect
the direction of air currents
• In very dusty or dirty environments such as
workshops
.
FIGURE 1 – SINGLE STOREY DWELLING
FIGURE 2 – MULTI STOREY DWELLING
 Smoke alarm for minimum protection
 Smoke alarm for additional protection
FIGURE 3 – POSITION THE SMOKE ALARM
INSTALLING THE SMOKE ALARM
This smoke alarm is powered by a battery
and requires no additional wiring.
• A mounting plate is provided on the back
of the smoke alarm.
• Remove the mounting plate from the back
of the smoke alarm by holding the mounting
plate and twisting the smoke alarm in the
direction indicated by the “OFF” arrow on
the smoke alarm cover.
• Having established the mounting location,
ensure that there is no electrical wiring or
pipe work in the area adjacent to the
mounting surface.
• Take the mounting bracket and mark two
mounting hole locations.
• Drill holes in the positions marked.
• Insert the wall plugs into the drilled holes.
• Screw the mounting plate to the mounting
surface. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
• Attach the battery to the connector clip
and then place the battery as shown in
the illustration in the compartment.
• Place the smoke alarm on the mounting
plate and rotate the alarm until it connects
into the mounting plate. Twist the smoke
alarm in a clockwise direction until you
hear 2 clicks. The smoke alarm is now
locked in position.
• Test the smoke alarm for correct
operation using the test button facility.