Family First FFP240VH2 Product Manual

FFP240VH2

 240VAC 50 Hz, 40mA

PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM

 WITH 9 VOLT BATTERY BACKUP & 

HUSH BUTTON

SUITABLE AS SINGLE (STAND ALONE)

  OR INTERLINKING (MULTI-STATION) 

ELECTRICAL RATING:

MAINS POWER

Operating voltage (Max.):    220-240VAC, 50Hz

Operating current (Max.):    40mA

BACKUP BATTERY

Operating voltage (Max.):    9V DC

Operating current (Max.):    20mA

Battery type: 

           6F22

IMPORTANT: This manual contains important 

information about the installation and operation of 

your smoke alarm. Please read carefully before 

installation and keep for future reference. Please 

ensure that this leaflet remains in the household 

where the alarm is installed.

WARNING: This smoke alarm is designed to alert 

you to the presence of smoke. It cannot prevent a 

fire. There are hazards against which smoke 

alarms may not be effective such as smoking in 

bed, explosions, etc.  The ultimate responsibility for 

fire protection rests with you. This responsibility 

includes escape planning, safety checks, and an 

effective warning system. In case of fire, a well 

placed, properly looked after smoke alarm may 

provide a few seconds so that you can escape and 

call the fire brigade.

LIMITATIONS: Loss of AC power will render this 

smoke alarm inoperative unless a 9V battery is 

installed in the unit. Never install a smoke detector 

where temperatures are less than 5oC or more 

than 45oC or above 90% relative humidity level. 

Never paint the smoke alarm. This smoke alarm 

has a service life of ten years under normal use. 

We recommend to replace it within no more than 

ten years to ensure maximum protection. A smoke 

detector is not a substitute for insurance. You 

should obtain and maintain insurance on your 

home and property.

WHERE TO INSTALL YOUR ALARM 

For best safety,  install  smoke  alarms  in  every 

room: Including  hall,  bedrooms, living rooms, 

attics & basement. At the very least, one smoke 

alarm on every floor.

PRODUCT MANUAL

BEDROOM

HALL

BEDROOM

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

BASEMENT

MULTI-STOREY RESIDENCE

KEY: 

Minimum required smoke alarm locations 

Recommended additional smoke alarm locations   

Smoke alarms with hush features recommended

for additional protection   

DINING ROOM

LIVING ROOM

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

KITCHEN

SINGLE-STOREY RESIDENCE, APARTMENT, MOBILE HOME

N11518

SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT

Typical single-storey home 

Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling or wall inside 

each bedroom and in the hallway outside each 

separate sleeping area. If a bedroom area or 

hallway is more than 9 metres (30 feet) long, install 

a smoke alarm at each end. If there is a basement, 

install a smoke alarm on the basement ceiling at 

the bottom of the stairwell. 

Typical Multi-storey or split level home  

Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling or wall inside 

each bedroom and in the hallway outside each 

separate  sleeping area. If a bedroom area or 

hallway is more than 9 metres (30ft) long, install a 

smoke alarm at each end. Please install a smoke 

alarm on the top of a first-to-second floor stairwell.

RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT OF SMOKE 

ALARMS

Locate a smoke 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 smoke alarm on the ceiling in the centre of the 

room places it closest to all the points in the room. 

Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary 

residential construction. However, in mobile 

homes, wall mounting on an inside partition is 

preferred to avoid the thermal barrier that may 

form in the ceiling.

IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT 

AND EXCEPTION INFORMATION

1. Place as close as possible to the centre of the 

ceiling as possible or at least no closer than 

300mm to any wall or corner.

DO NOT INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS

1. Areas near  appliances or  where normal 

combustion  regularly occurs  (near  furnaces, hot 

water heaters).

2. In areas with high humidity, like bathrooms, near 

dishwashers or washing machines. Install at least 

3 meters (10 feet) away from these areas. 

3. Air returns or heating and cooling supply vents. 

Install at least 900mm (3 feet) away from these 

areas. The air could blow smoke away from the 

detector, interrupting it’s alarm. 

4.  In  rooms  where  temperatures  may  fall below 

5ºC or rise above 45ºC.

5. In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas 

where loose particles interfere with smoke alarm 

operation.

WARNING: Incorrect orientation will result in a 

decrease in operational effectiveness.

INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING 

INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: This alarm must be installed by a 

licensed electrician!

•  The smoke alarm will function correctly either as 

a stand-alone alarm or inter-connected.

• All inter-connected smoke alarms must be 

supplied from a single power circuit.

• DO NOT connect inter-connect wire to live or 

neutral.

• DO NOT connect the smoke alarm to a circuit 

protected by a Residual Current Device.

• Connect and power the smoke alarm with 

220-240VAC only.

Solid wires with 1mm2 (or larger) cross-section 

area are recommended for power supply and 

inter-connection. Strip the live, neutral and 

inter-connect wires back to the length of 10mm. 

Connect the wires to the terminals in the wall 

mount and ensure the screws are fully tightened. 

The colours of the wires are: live = brown, neutral 

= blue and inter-connect = white. The smoke 

alarms can be inter-connected as many as 12   

units in series. Check the connections carefully 

before closing the junction box. Incorrect 

connection may damage the unit.

Your smoke alarm is designed for easy mounting 

on walls or ceilings. Ideally, this smoke alarm is 

designed for mounting on a standard flush box 

(84mm mounting centres). Place the mounting 

bracket on it and locate the screw holes of the 

flush box. Then attach the bracket directly onto it 

with the screws provided. Then, check the 

mounting firmly.

For mounting without standard flush box, place the 

mounting bracket on the wall or ceiling surface, and 

use a pencil to mark down two drill hole locations. 

Usually, the distance between two centres of the 

drill holes should be 84mm. For wooden surfaces, 

attach the bracket directly to it with the screws 

provided. For concrete surfaces or masonry, use 

drilling machines to drill these two holes onto the 

surface first. The sizes of the holes are around 

5.5mm in diameter and 25-30mm deep. Insert two 

dowels into the drilled holes before attaching the 

bracket. Then, check the mounting firmly.

Insert a 9V DC battery. Fold the alarm to wall mount 

tightly. The alarm cannot be secured if the battery is 

not installed properly.

The green LED will then light up. Press the TEST 

button to check that the alarm works. 

Inter-connected alarms must also be checked. Do 

not leave installation until the alarms have been 

checked for correct operation.

During the power up of the unit, several ‘beep’ 

alarms may sound. This is normal operation for the 

unit.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT TO OTHER 

INCOMPATIBLE SMOKE ALARMS.

OPERATION, TESTING AND MANTENANCE

Operation 

The smoke alarm is operating once the power is 

connected and turned on (the battery must also be 

installed). When products of combustion are 

sensed, the unit sounds a loud alarm which 

continues until the air is cleared.

False Alarm 

Units with the ‘silence’ feature have the capability 

of temporarily reducing the sensitivity of the alarm 

circuit for approximately 8 minutes. This feature is 

to be used only when a known smoke alarm 

condition, such as smoke from cooking, activates 

the smoke alarm. The smoke alarm is deactivated 

by pushing the hush button on the smoke alarm 

once. The smoke alarm will automatically reduce 

sensitivity and light up the red indicator for 

approximately 8 minutes to indicate that the alarm 

is in the temporary silent condition. It will reactivate 

after such 8 minutes and sound the alarm if 

particles of combustion are still present. The 

‘silence’ feature may be used repeatedly until the 

air has cleared. 

CAUTION: Before using the alarm’s ‘silence’ 

feature, identify the source of the smoke and be 

certain that safe conditions exist.

Testing

Test by pressing the test button on the smoke 

alarm cover for at least 4 seconds, until the alarm 

sounds. It activates the self-test program and the 

alarm sounds if all electronic circuitry, horn and 

battery are working. When any smoke alarm is 

tested, all inter-connected units should sound an 

alarm. It is highly recommended to test the alarm 

weekly to assure proper operation. In case of no 

alarm sounds on test, and/or the unit has a 

defective battery, and then try to replace the 

battery with a new one. You can also test the alarm 

by blowing smoke into the unit.

PLEASE DISPOSE OFF THE BAD OR 

DISCHARGED BATTERIES PROPERLY TO 

PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT.

Maintenance 

The smoke alarm is virtually maintenance free. 

However, under dusty conditions, a vacuum hose 

may be used to clear dust through the side 

opening. It is recommended to clean the alarm 

monthly to keep best performance. Normally, the 

alarm can be operated up to 10 years without 

replacement. See the replacing date on the bottom 

of the alarm unit.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT 

The power of this smoke alarm is backed up by 

one 9V DC battery. The battery should last for at 

least 1 year under normal operating conditions. 

The smoke alarm has a low battery indicator, an 

audible ‘chirp’. It will operate at 30-40 second 

intervals for a minimum of 7 days. Replace the 

battery when this indication occurs. Only the 

following 9V DC batteries (which are available at 

hardware or electronic parts stores) may be used 

for replacement.

Carbon-Zinc Type: Eveready #216; Gold Peak 

#1604P; Gold Peak #1604S; Gold Peak 1604G; 

Premisafe G6F22.

Alkaline Type: Eveready Energizer #522; Gold 

Peak #1604A; Duracell #MN1604; Hi-Watt 

#6LR61X.

Lithium Type: Ultralife U9VL-J; FDK CP-V9J; Gold 

Peak CR-V9.

CAUTION: Switch off smoke alarm before 

removing smoke alarm for battery replacement.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE

• If there is a fire in your home, the precautions 

described will increase your chance of escaping 

safely. The following rules should always be 

highlighted during fire drills so that they are 

remembered in the case of a real emergency. 

•  Stay calm and think clearly about the 

pre-arranged escape plan.

• Leaving the house as soon as possible following 

the planned escape route. Do not stop to collect 

personal belongings.

• Check doors to see if they are hot. If the door is 

hot, do not open it - use another escape route.

• Keep all doors and windows shut, only open as a 

means of escaping.

•  Smoke rises, so keep close to the floor - if 

necessary crawl.

•  Take short breaths and if possible, cover your 

mouth and nose with a wet cloth.

• Make your way to the pre-arranged meeting point 

and call the fire brigade. Give your full name and 

address.

•  Never re-enter a burning house. For further 

information on fire safety and prevention, contact 

your local fire prevention officer.

WARNING: Do not try to disassemble this smoke 

alarm, as it may damage or impede the operation. 

No user serviceable parts inside. The warranty will 

become void if misuse or abuse is apparent. This 

10 year warranty is also conidtional on this unit 

being installed by a licensed electrical contractor in 

accordance with local building codes.

10 YEAR WARRANTY 

The smoke alarm is warranted to be free from 

defects in materials and workmanship for ten (10) 

years from the date of purchase and is not 

transferable under normal use. The warranty does 

not cover natural disasters such as fire, flood, 

hurricanes and tornadoes. The warranty only 

applies if the smoke alarm is installed by a licensed 

electrical contractor in accordance with local 

regulations, is used in the normal way and is 

serviced regularly. The warranty is also conditional 

on the smoke alarm not being modified or subject 

to attempted repairs or contamination. The 

warranty excludes the battery, incidental and 

consequential damages. Your statutory rights as a 

consumer are in no way compromised by this 

warranty. Master Distributors Pty Ltd agrees to 

repair or replace, at it’s option, any defective 

smoke alarm provided it is returned personally or 

by prepaid delivery with a copy of proof of 

purchase. This warranty does not cover damages 

resulting from lack of reasonable care of the 

product. 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 for 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. Subject to those non-excluded 

rights and provisions and the above warranty, 

Master Distributors Pty Ltd will not be liable for 

injury to persons, damage to property, or for any 

direct or indirect or consequential damage as a 

result of negligence or fault on the part of Master 

Distributors Pty Ltd or it’s servants, agents, 

suppliers and contractors or otherwise arising out 

of or resulting from, wether directly or indirectly, the 

use, installation or maintenance of the smoke 

alarm and any warranties or representations are 

excluded unless given by Master Distributors Pty 

Ltd in writing. Please leave this document, or a 

copy, for the end user.

AS3786

Lic 20124

SAI Global

2. Install a smoke alarm in each room that is 

divided by a partial wall.

3. Install a smoke alarm in lived-in attics or attics 

which house electrical equipment like furnaces, air 

conditioners, or heaters.

300mm

Heat and

smoke

from fire

Best here

Dead air space, Do Not install here

Dead air space,

 Do Not install here

300mm

minimum

500mm

maximum

smoke alarm must

be located between

500 - 1500 of the apex