FSA-60000 Smoke Alarm Troubleshooting Guide
FSA-60000 & FSA-50000 SMOKE ALARM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Troubleshooting guide and other resources for the FSA-60000 smoke alarm, and FSA-50000 wireless module from MATelec Australia
IDENTIFYING & RESETTING
Identifying and Resetting a Triggered FSA-60000 Smoke Alarm
CHECK FOR A TRIGGERED ALARM
A triggered alarm will show a flashing red LED.
It will flash while alarming and then flash twice every 20 seconds for up to a week after activation.
IDENTIFY WHETHER A WIRELESS MODULE IS INSTALLED
- 1
Remove the Alarm
Remove the alarm from the ceiling.
- 2
Compare Inside Module
Compare the module inside your alarm with the images below.
The module on the left is the wireless module, and the module on the right is the dummy module.
- 3
Check Compartment
If the module compartment is empty, the alarm is not using a wireless module.
RESETTING THE ALARM (WITHOUT A WIRELESS MODULE)
- 1
Remove Battery
Remove the battery from the alarm.
- 2
Press Test Button
Press and hold the TEST button for 15 seconds.
- 3
Reinsert Battery
Reinsert the battery. The alarm is now reset.
RESETTING THE ALARM (WITH A WIRELESS MODULE)
- 1
Remove Battery
Remove the battery from the alarm.
- 2
Press Test Button
Press and hold the TEST button.
- 3
Reinsert Battery
While still holding the TEST button, reinsert the battery.
- 4
Release Test Button
Release the TEST button once the red LED turns off.
- 5
Press Test Button
Press the TEST button again.
- 6
Audible Chirps
The alarm will chirp once, pause, then chirp three times, confirming a successful reset.
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