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PSA Products homeguard HG1000 Installation And User Manual

Summary of homeguard HG1000

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    Model hg1000 installation and user manual smoke alarm ionisation design important: read allinstructions before installation. No user replaceable parts insidethis smokealarm. Warning: disconnecting smoke alarm from mounting base and/orremoving the 9vbattery will renderthis smoke alarm inactive. 240va...

  • Page 2: Contents

    Recommended locations of alarms ................................................................................ 1 mobile home installation ................................................................................................................. 3 avoid these locations .........................

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    1 1. Recommended locations of alarms 1.1 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 far- thest from an exit. If more than one sleeping area exit, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area in...

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    2 1.11 when mounting the alarm at the apex of a sloping ceiling it should be located at least 500mm away from the apex but should not exceed 1500mm (see diagram). 1.12 locate smoke alarm at both ends of a bedroom hallway or large room if the hallway or room is more than 9m long. 1.13 do not locate s...

  • Page 5: Mobile Home Installation

    3 2.1 modern mobile homes have been designed and insulated to be energy effi- cient. Install smoke alarms as recommended (refer to recommended locations). 2.2 in older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present stan- dards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside t...

  • Page 6: Avoid These Locations

    4 3.5 avoid dusty areas, dust particles may cause smoke alarm to false alarm or fail to alarm. Use heat alarm in this location to avoid false alarms. 3.6 avoid very humid areas or near a bathroom, moisture can cause false alarm. 3.7 avoid insect-infested areas. 3.8 do not locate alarm within 0.9m of...

  • Page 7: Installation

    5 5. How to remove smoke alarm from base plate 5.1 if the smoke alarm tamper resist feature has been installed, refer to the alarmtamper resist feature section for removal instructions.(see page 10) 5.2 to remove the alarm from the mounting plate, rotate the alarm in the direc- tion of the "off" arr...

  • Page 8: Installation

    6 6.1.3 this smoke alarm can only interconnect with homeguard model hg1000. Interconnection with other brands may cause damage or result in a shock or fire risk and void warranty. 6.1.4 due to “noise” from electromagnetic interference, up to 24 units of smoke alarms may be interconnected. 6.1.5 ther...

  • Page 9: Installation

    6.1.13 terminals are marked as follows: markings (red) a active (white) s switch wire (for interconnection only) (black) n neutral warning: connecting the switch wire terminal to any other supply conductor may result in damage to the alarm, failure to operate or shock haz- ard and void the warranty ...

  • Page 10: Mounting Instructions:

    6.2.1 pull the ac quick-connect wire harness through the centre hole in the mounting plate and secure the plate, making sure that the mounting screws are positioned in the small ends of the keyholes before tightening (image 1a). 6.2.2 press the battery reminder tab down into the battery compartment ...

  • Page 11: Installation

    9 6. Installation 6.2.5 alignment marks are provided on the edge of the mounting plate and the alarm. After installing the mounting plate, place the alarm onto the mounting plate, making sure the alignment marks are lined up. Twist the alarm in the direction indicated by the “on” arrow on the alarm ...

  • Page 12: Installation

    10 6. Installation 6.3 test & battery backup: 6.3.1 homeguard model hg1000 will not function without a properly installed battery. They are equipped with a battery lockout feature which prevents the battery door from closing if a battery is not installed correctly (see image 1d ). 6.3.2 to ensure pr...

  • Page 13: Operation:

    7. Operation, testing and maintenance 7.1 operation: 7.1.1 the smoke alarm is operational once all wires are properly connected, a fresh battery is installed (hg1000), the smoke alarm is correctly installed on the mounting base and the alarm has been tested. 7.1.2 there are two led indicators. Each ...

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    12 7. Operation, testing and maintenance 7.3 operating and alarm characteristics. Function led status recommendation normal green on green led indicate the ac mains power is present. Normal red flashing every 40 seconds. Red led flashes every 40 seconds is nor- mal. The smoke alarm performs a self t...

  • Page 15: Battery Installation

    8. Batteryinstallation , replacementandtest 8.1 battery installation 8.1.1 the smoke alarm uses one 9v battery to automatically provide back-up power to the alarm if ac power fails. The battery will operate the alarm for approximately one to three months with ac power off. 8.1.2 the smoke alarm has ...

  • Page 16: Battery Test:

    14 8. Batteryinstallation , replacementandtest 8.1.6 use only batteries specified on the label . 8.1.7 fold red battery lever down into compartment with fresh replacement battery. If the red battery lever is not held down in the battery compart- ment by the battery, the smoke alarm will not close an...

  • Page 17: Repairs And Services

    9. Repairs and services 9.1 if the smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit. Re- turn the unit to your supplier (see warranty for instructions on in-warranty returns). There will be a service charge for repairing units out of warranty. Warning: do not tamper with radioactive ...

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    16 11.5 smoke alarms must be tested regularly to ensure that the batteries and alarm circuit are in good operating condition. 11.6 smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm. Therefore, smoke alarm may not sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the other si...

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    17 12. Operating principles of smoke alarms ionisation chamber: a man-made radio-active element, americium 241 is used in this design. This element ionises the air round it and as a result, excellent conductivity is possible refer to illus- tration showing ‘clear air’). Current supplied by either th...

  • Page 20: 13.

    18 photoelectric chamber: a light transmission source and a photosensitive receiver is used in this design. Light that is transmitted fall upon the receiver. When smoke or dust enters the light path, some of the light is scattered or absorbed. The result of a reduction of light falling upon the phot...

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    19 13.5 practice a fire drill at least every six months including drills at nights. Prac- tice allows you to test your plan before an emergency. You may not be able to reach your children. It is important that they know what to do! 13.6 install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the h...

  • Page 22: 15.

    20 15. Installer please note 15.1 before you connect the mains power, check wiring polarity. 15.2 please check battery is correctly connected and fully change over 8.0 volts. 15.3 if the alarm ‘chirps’ again, press the test button to check the battery condi- tion. 15.4 if ‘chirps’ persists, replace ...

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    21 17. Warranty and liability 17.1 psa products pty ltd (abn: 99 076 468 703) of 17 millicent street, burwood 3125 victoria, australia warrants this product for a period of five years from the date of purchase, as reflected on the authorised reseller's or distributor’s invoice / receipt provided to ...

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    22 warranty form register this product for warranty to ensure fast and effective service. Please visit our website www.Psaproducts.Com.Au/registration to register. Please retain this warranty section and complete the details below. When you claim warranty for the product. Please present this section...

  • Page 25: As3786

    23 this smokealarm has beentestedand compliesto as3786 dear electrician: 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 99...