Aegislink Wireless Interlinked Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Introduction

This user manual contains important information regarding the installation and operation of your AEGISLINK combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this manual, which should be saved for future reference. If you are installing this smoke and carbon monoxide alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.

This AEGISLINK combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm conforms with European Standards EN 14604 and EN 50291 and is designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide.

Package Contents

• 1 x Alarm Unit
• 1 x Mounting Bracket
• 2 x Screws
• 2 x Anchor Plugs
• 1 x Pin
• 1 x User Manual

Product Profile

The AEGISLINK SC-RF200 and SC-RF220 models feature a circular design with key components accessible from the top and bottom.

SC-RF200 / SC-RF220 (Top View)

The top of the unit displays the following:

• Buzzer: Emits audible alarms.
• LED Indicator (red/green/yellow): Provides visual status updates.
• LCD Display: Shows CO concentration and status information.
• Test/Silence Button: Used for testing the alarm and silencing it during an alarm event.

SC-RF200 / SC-RF220 (Bottom View)

The bottom of the unit features:

• Pinhole Pairing Button: Used for wirelessly interconnecting alarms.
• Battery Compartment: Houses the replaceable battery.

Basic Safety Information

IMPORTANT

1. DANGERS, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these situations.
2. This combination smoke & carbon monoxide alarm is only approved for home use.
3. This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from any source of combustion.
4. Constant exposure to high or low humidity may reduce battery life.
5. Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.

CAUTION

This smoke & carbon monoxide alarm has two separate alarms which work independently. The carbon monoxide alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other gas. It will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. The smoke alarm will only indicate the presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The smoke alarm is not designed to detect gas, heat or flames.

WARNING

1. Never ignore any alarm. Failure to respond can result in serious injury or death.
2. The silence feature is only for your convenience and will not correct a problem. Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
3. Test this smoke/CO alarm once a week. If the alarm ever fails to test correctly, replace it immediately! If the alarm cannot work properly, it will not alert you to a problem.
4. This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 PPM. For additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician.
5. The replacement date that appears on the device is the date beyond which the device may no longer detect carbon monoxide accurately and should be immediately replaced.
6. This device is designed to protect individuals from the acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It may not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt, consult a medical practitioner.

How to Set Up and Interconnect Wireless Alarms

All AEGISLINK wireless interlinked alarms contain a built-in RF module that enables you to wirelessly connect 2 or more interlinked alarms and create an interlinked network. When one unit is triggered, all interconnected alarms will sound. The AEGISLINK series contain wireless interlinked smoke alarms, wireless interlinked carbon monoxide alarms, and wireless interlinked combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. This model is designed to be wirelessly interlinked with other AEGISLINK alarms, but is not designed to communicate with wireless interlinked alarms from other manufacturers.

The wireless interlinked alarms in one multi-pack have already been interconnected to each other, so the alarms in each multi-pack have their own independent interlinked network. If you have more than one multi-pack, you will need to connect them all to the same network, but you do not have to disconnect each alarm individually. Choose one multi-pack as your base network and connect the other multi-packs to it.

NOTE! The following instructions regarding wireless interconnection are applicable to AEGISLINK wireless interlinked alarms only.

How to Interconnect

1. Make sure you only work with 2 units at a time, and that they are both activated to ensure successful connection.
2. NOTE: To activate your alarm, remove the back cover from the device and pull out the battery insulating film from the battery compartment. To learn how to turn on different models of wireless interlinked alarms, please refer to their specific user manuals for more details.
3. Press the pinhole pairing button on the back of one of the 2 units using the included pin. It will beep once and the LED will flash red slowly, indicating it has entered pairing mode and is waiting for a new unit to be added. Hold down the pinhole pairing button on the other unit until it beeps once and its LED flashes red rapidly as it is searching for a unit to connect to.
4. After the search is successful and an interconnected group is created, both units will beep once and automatically exit the interconnection mode. At this point, both units will only flash once every 60 seconds, indicating they are in normal standby mode.
5. If you want to connect a third alarm to this group, first activate the new device according to its operating instructions. Press the pinhole pairing button on either of the 2 previously interconnected units using the included pin; it will beep once and the LED will flash red slowly, indicating it has entered pairing mode and is waiting for a new unit to be added. Hold down the pinhole pairing button on the new unit until it beeps once and its LED flashes red rapidly as it searches for a network to which it can connect. After the third unit successfully joins the interconnected network, both units will beep once and automatically exit the interconnection mode.
6. If you want to connect more units, simply repeat step 4. Up to 24 alarms can be interconnected this way. To ensure that all alarms enter the same interlinked network, make sure you only work with 2 units at a time—one unit enters the pairing mode and the other unit enters the searching mode.
7. Test the alarms according to the steps in the section “Alarm Test”.

NOTES

1. The alarm will enter the searching mode or the pairing mode for 60 seconds with the LED flashing red. After 60 seconds, repeat step 2 to connect the alarms. If needed, press the pinhole pairing button once while the alarm is in the searching mode or the pairing mode, and the LED will stop flashing red and the alarm will quit the pairing mode to enter normal status.
2. Test all wireless alarms to ensure they are interconnected before installation.
3. A maximum of 24 wireless alarms can be interconnected on the same network.
4. The model can only be interconnected with other AEGISLINK wireless interlinked alarms.

How to Disconnect

Press the pinhole pairing button 4 times using the pin and the unit will beep once. Then, hold down the pairing button until the unit beeps once more to disconnect. After disconnecting, it can be reconnected to the same network, or added to a new network.

Alarm Test

Be sure to test your alarms when you turn them on for the first time, or when the group configuration has changed. In addition to the weekly tests you should perform, it is recommended to test the alarm after returning from a long trip or vacation.

If your AEGISLINK SC-RF200/SC-RF220 is interconnected to other wireless alarms, we recommend that every individual alarm is tested during the weekly test.

NOTE: The test function accurately tests the alarm's circuits without the need to test with smoke and CO. If your alarm fails to give an audible test signal, please immediately refer to the troubleshooting guide at the end of this manual. Never use an open flame to test this device.

Installation Positioning

Proper placement is crucial for effective detection. Smoke and heat rise, so alarms should generally be placed on ceilings or high on walls.

Diagram Description: A cross-section of a house shows recommended locations for smoke and CO alarms in various rooms (Bedroom, Living Room, Study, Kitchen, Garage, Basement). Icons indicate alarm types: SSS for Smoke Alarms, CO for Carbon Monoxide Alarms, SSS+CO for Combination Alarms.

General Placement Guidelines:

• Prioritize installation in bedrooms and hallways to ensure alarms can be heard from all sleeping areas. In homes with multiple bedrooms, install an alarm in each bedroom. If only one alarm is installed, place it near all bedrooms, not in a basement or furnace room.
• Install an alarm above stairways and on every floor of the house.
• Install alarms in the center of ceilings where possible, ensuring they are within reach of all corners.
• If a ceiling installation is not possible in the center, install the alarm at least 50 cm (20 inches) from corners.
• When installing on a wall, position it 10-30 cm (4-12 inches) below the ceiling.
• In rooms or hallways longer than 9 meters (30 ft), install multiple alarms in the same room.
• For angled walls or ceilings, install the alarm within 90 cm (3 ft) of the highest point, measured horizontally.
• In multi-story homes, install at least one wireless alarm on each level, aligned vertically with minimal obstacles between them for optimal signal transmission.

Ceiling/Wall Placement Details:

• Ceiling: Best placement is the center. Never place near corners. Acceptable placement is between the center and corners. Minimum 50 cm (20 inches) from corners.
• Wall: 10-30 cm (4-12 inches) from the ceiling.
• Dead Air Space: 10 cm (4 inches) minimum.

Locations to Avoid:

• Near large metal surfaces and/or bundles of wire.
• Near fluorescent lights, amateur radios, electrical equipment, or other devices that may transmit an RF signal, as electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.

WARNING:

• This alarm should be installed by a competent person.
• Alarms should not be used as a substitute for proper installation, use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances, including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
• To prevent injury, this device should be securely attached to the ceiling or wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire, etc.

Installation Method

NOTE: Before installation, it is recommended to test the interconnected alarms in the rooms where you intend to install them to ensure that they are within transmission range and that nothing will interfere with their communication.

Diagram Description: Shows four steps for installation: 1. Marking screw holes with the mounting bracket. 2. Drilling holes, inserting anchors, and screwing the bracket. 3. Attaching the alarm to the bracket and twisting to lock. 4. Testing the alarm.

1. Use the mounting bracket to mark the screw holes on the ceiling or the wall.
2. Drill holes at the 2 marks using an appropriately-sized drill bit. Insert the anchor plugs and screw the mounting bracket using the screws provided.
3. Attach the alarm to the mounting bracket and turn clockwise to lock the alarm.
4. Test the alarm according to the steps in the section “Alarm Test”.

Battery Replacement

Diagram Description: Shows steps for battery replacement: 1. Detaching the alarm from the mounting bracket by twisting counter-clockwise. 2. Pulling the battery removal tab to remove the battery and install a new one. 3. Testing the alarm and mounting it back onto the bracket.

1. To replace the battery, detach the alarm from the mounting bracket by twisting counterclockwise.
2. Pull the battery removal tab to remove the battery, and then install a new battery, matching the correct polarity markings.
3. Test the alarm, and then mount the alarm onto the mounting bracket by twisting clockwise to lock the alarm.

LCD Indicator and Audible Alarm

This section details the status indicators and sounds for different alarm modes.

Alarm Mode Details

The AEGISLINK wireless interlinked alarms can be interconnected so that any detector sensing danger triggers all other interconnected units.

1. If the Initiating Unit is Triggered by Smoke:

When a smoke alarm is triggered in the interconnected network, the unit will beep 3 times, paired with the LED flashing red every 4 seconds. Other interlinked units will follow suit—they will beep 3 times every 4 seconds, paired with the LED flashing red and green in succession.

2. If the Initiating Unit is Triggered by CO:

When a CO alarm is triggered in the interconnected network, the unit will beep 4 times every 5.8 seconds, paired with the LED flashing red. Other units in the network will follow suit—they will beep 4 times every 5.8 seconds, with the LED flashing red 4 times first, followed by the LED flashing green once with every beep. When the CO concentration level drops below the alarm threshold, the alarm will cease.

NOTES:

• When one unit is triggered, other interconnected units will sound. If the smoke alarm and CO alarm are triggered simultaneously in the network, the smoke alarm signal takes priority over the CO alarm signal.
• This alarm has a relay function that extends the wireless interconnected network for wider detection coverage.

Silence Mode

Smoke Silence Mode: Press the test button during an alarm to enter silence mode for 9 minutes. If smoke concentration remains at an alarm level after the silence period, the unit will continue to alarm until the smoke concentration drops to a safe, low level. Otherwise, the alarm will enter normal mode after 9 minutes.

CO Silence Mode: Press the test button during an alarm to enter silence mode. If the CO concentration still exceeds the alarm threshold, the unit will re-enter alarm state. Otherwise, the unit will exit silence mode after 9 minutes and resume normal operation. The silence function cannot be enabled if CO concentration is above 300 ppm.

NOTES:

• You can silence all interconnected units by pressing the test/silence button on one unit. If one unit is still alarming, it is the initiating unit (the one that detected the danger); to silence all interlinked units, you must also press the test/silence button on the initiating unit.
• During the 9-minute silence period, the initiating unit cannot be triggered again. However, other interconnected units can be triggered again if they detect danger during the silence mode.

CO Alarm Levels

This combination smoke & carbon monoxide alarm is programmed to sound an alarm at the following CO concentrations within the specified time periods:

• 30 ppm over 120 minutes
• 50 ppm for 60–90 minutes
• 100 ppm for 10–40 minutes
• 300 ppm for 0–3 minutes

CO Concentration and Symptoms

The table below shows the effects of different levels of CO poisoning on the body:

WARNING: THIS DEVICE IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM ACUTE EFFECTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. IT MAY NOT FULLY SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.

Technical Specifications

NOTES:

• Battery life is calculated on the current ratings in the standby mode with weekly testings. If its operation mode changes to an alarming condition, the battery life will be decreased accordingly.
• The alarm functions between 40 and 100°F (4.4 and 37.8°C). Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside of this range can reduce battery life and affect accuracy. We do not recommend operating the device outside of this range.

Maintenance

To keep your smoke/CO alarm in good working order, follow these simple steps:

1. Verify the unit's alarm sound and indicator are working properly by testing the unit once a week.
2. As a minimum your alarm should be cleaned once every 3 months: Remove the unit from the ceiling and clean the alarm cover and vents with your vacuum cleaner fitted with the soft brush attachment to remove dust and dirt.
3. Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the unit.
4. Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray or other aerosols near the alarm.
5. Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor's ability to detect fire or CO.
6. Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. Doing so will void your warranty.
7. When removed, place the alarm back in its proper location as soon as possible, to assure continuous protection from fire.
8. When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are used, the area should be ventilated.

Troubleshooting

Environmental Protection

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

Manufacturer and Service Information

Smartie International LLC
Address: 160 Greentree Dr, Dover, DE 19904, USA
Email: support@aegislink.co.uk