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DESCRIPTION 

The unit is a photoelectric 220~240V AC, 9V DC battery back-up smoke alarm device. It is particularly  

sensitive for detecting visible micro-particles (associated with smoldering fires) and reacts faster than  

ionization alarms. 
An example of such smoldering fires is a cigarette burning in a couch or bedding a common cause  

of devastating blazes. 
Please note this device does not detect flames, heat, carbon monoxide or other hazardous gases.  

It has many advanced features and an extended operational life with the included battery.
To enable interconnection with other Emerald RF smoke alarms add an RF module (EP-VC-RF-MOD).

MODEL NUMBER: EP-VC-240-1 

Thank you for choosing Emerald Alarms. 

This 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.
This unit has been designed to meet the latest safety  

standards demanded in Australia and complies with the 

requirements of AS3786:2014.

POWER:

 

220~240V AC 50-60Hz 1 year carbon zinc battery backup

OPERATION CURRENT:

 <100mA

BATTERY LIFETIME:

 

1 year

ALARM VOLUME:

 

>85dB (A) at 3 meters

ALARM SENSITIVITY:

 0.1-0.16dB/m

HUSH/SILENCE TIME:

 

approx. 8 minutes

INTERCONNECTION:

 

up to 40 smoke alarm/s, hardwired

COMPLY WITH:

 

AS3786: 2014

SOUND PATTERN:

 

 ISO8201 (Bl 0.5s - pause 0.5s - Bl 0.5s - pause 0.5s - Bl 0.5s - pause 1.5s,  

with the red LED flash, repeat this alarm pattern

WIRELESS INTERCONNECTION

 

Bl - Bl - pause 0.5s, Bl - Bl - pause 0.5s, Bl - Bl - pause 1.5s, 

ALARM SOUND PATTERN:

 

without the red LED flash, repeat this alarm pattern

SMOKE ALARM 

USER MANUAL

Summary of Contents for EP-VC-240-1

Page 1: ...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 This unit has been designed to meet the latest safety standards demanded in Australia and complies with the requirements of AS3786 2014 POWER 220 240V AC 50 60Hz 1 year carbon zinc battery backup OPERATION CURREN...

Page 2: ...the detector interrupting its alarm 4 In rooms where the temperature may fall below 0 C or rise above 40 C due to nuisance false alarm activation 5 In extremely dusty dirty or insect infested areas where particles may interfere obstruct with Alarm operation 6 Away from air conditioning or ventilation grilles louvers TYPICAL MULTI STORY OR SPLIT LEVEL HOME For maximum protection a smoke alarm shoul...

Page 3: ...0 seconds indicating a fault TESTING YOUR SMOKE ALARM It is recommended that you test your smoke alarm once a week to ensure the smoke alarm is working correctly Test by pushing the test button on the cover The alarm will sound if the alarm electronic circuitry and battery are working If no alarm sounds the smoke alarm has a defective battery or another fault Warning Do not use an open flame to te...

Page 4: ...Recommended battery replacement Carbon Zinc Battery Pairdeer 6F22 Insert the battery ensuring the positive and negative terminals on the battery and the smoke alarm match then press the other side into the slot 2021 10 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Like other electrical accessories in the home smoke alarms require maintenance to ensure efficient and effective operation Proper maintenance can also reduce the...

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