Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION
The Clipsal Lifesaver
®
755 Series Smoke Alarms are 240V a.c.
units with battery backup. Unless a 9VDC battery is installed (755
Model), disconnection of this unit from its mounting plate or loss
of mains power will render this device inoperative.
This Smoke Alarm must be connected to a continuous 240V a.c.
50Hz supply which cannot be inadvertently switched off.
Interconnected alarms must be wired on the same final sub-circuit.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
• 240V a.c. installation must be carried out by a licensed
electrician or similarly qualified person in accordance
with the SAA Wiring Rules (AS3000).
• Do not conduct an insulation resistance test to any
circuit with the Smoke Alarms connected (if supplied).
• It is important that the alarm is wired correctly and
fitted with a 9V d.c. battery backup (755 Model only) to ensure
correct operation.
• Turn to remove the mounting plate as indicated by arrows.
• Fix mounting plate in position.
• Slide the terminal shroud over the circuit wiring, prior to
fitting off the terminal connector.
• Connect circuit wiring to terminal connector as set out in
diagram and fit the shroud over the terminal connector.
• Insert terminal connector into base of smoke alarm.
• Use nylon clip to attach shroud to the base.
• Fit the Smoke Alarm to the mounting plate, rotate until it
snaps into place.
• Remove arrow tab and close battery door. Smoke alarm may
beep briefly as door is closed.
• Turn on power and check the green light on alarm cover.
It should be lit when mains connected.
• Test alarm by pushing on FALSE ALARM/TEST button
for 5 seconds.
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