Matelec FSA-60000 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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twagnerAug 18, 2025
What to do if Matelec FSA-60000 Smoke Alarm has a false alarm?
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  William DukeAug 18, 2025
  If your Matelec Smoke Alarm is giving false alarms, first, try pressing the HUSH button to silence it. If the problem persists, clean the smoke alarm device. As a last resort, consider moving the smoke alarm to a new location.
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Erica KellyAug 20, 2025
What to do if Matelec FSA-60000 Smoke Alarm does not sound when tested?
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  Anna TateAug 20, 2025
  If your Matelec Smoke Alarm doesn't sound during a test, ensure that both the battery and the AC power are properly connected. If it still fails, clean the smoke alarm. Then, remove the battery and turn off the AC power. After 3 minutes, reinstall the battery and turn on the AC power.
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Randall CookAug 22, 2025
Why does Matelec Smoke Alarm make a different sound?
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  Brooke HallAug 22, 2025
  If your Matelec Smoke Alarm sounds different than usual, first ensure that the battery is not low. If the battery is fine, clean the smoke alarm. If the issue continues, remove the battery and turn off the AC power. Wait for 3 minutes, then reinstall the battery and turn on the AC power.
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timothymitchellAug 25, 2025
What to do if Matelec FSA-60000 Smoke Alarm has a fault warning?
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  velazquezjacquelineAug 26, 2025
  If your Matelec Smoke Alarm is showing a fault warning, clean the smoke alarm. If the warning persists, remove the battery and turn off the AC power. Wait for 3 minutes, and then reinstall the battery and turn on the AC power.
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Sarah RiceAug 27, 2025
How to fix Matelec Smoke Alarm low battery warning?
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  Deanna DennisAug 27, 2025
  If your Matelec Smoke Alarm is giving a low battery warning, first ensure that the battery is properly connected. If it is, replace the battery with a fresh one, referring to the “Replace Battery” section for instructions.
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rebecca04Aug 30, 2025
How to fix Matelec Smoke Alarm self-test fault warning?
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  Daniel HardinAug 30, 2025
  To address a self-test fault warning on your Matelec Smoke Alarm, press and hold the TEST button for at least 15 seconds, then release it.
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Deborah WilsonSep 1, 2025
Why is the red LED not flashing on my Matelec FSA-60000?
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  Lisa MillerSep 2, 2025
  If the red LED on your Matelec Smoke Alarm isn't flashing every 40 seconds, ensure that both the battery and the AC power are properly connected.
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Rachel PetersSep 4, 2025
How to fix Matelec Smoke Alarm interconnection issues?
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  Nicholas BowmanSep 4, 2025
  To resolve interconnection issues with your Matelec Smoke Alarm, check that the Active, Neutral, and Interconnection wires are properly connected. Also, verify that all interconnected smoke alarms are supplied from the same circuit.
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qandersonSep 6, 2025
Why is the green LED not lighting on my Matelec FSA-60000?
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  charles79Sep 6, 2025
  If the green LED on your Matelec Smoke Alarm doesn't light when AC power is supplied, check that the AC line is properly connected to the smoke alarm and ensure that the AC power is turned on.
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Travis MorganSep 9, 2025
What to do if my Matelec Smoke Alarm chirps every 40 seconds and cannot hush?
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  Christine HernandezSep 9, 2025
  If your Matelec Smoke Alarm chirps once every 40 seconds and you are unable to hush it, verify that the battery is correctly installed. If it is, try replacing the battery. After replacing the battery, perform a reset and re-pairing of the network.

Summary

Installation Requirements and Safety

Recommended Smoke Alarm Locations

Suggested Alarm Placement

Guidance on optimal placement and positioning for smoke alarms.

Locations to Avoid

Specific areas and conditions to avoid when installing smoke alarms.

Smoke Alarm Mounting Instructions

Wireless Interconnect Module Installation

Pairing Smoke Alarms

Step-by-step guide for wirelessly connecting multiple smoke alarms.

The Matelec FSA-60000 is a 240Vac photoelectric smoke alarm with a 3V DC battery backup, designed for residential use. It is listed as an active fire device in Australia and is compatible with the FSA-50000 Wireless Interconnect module, which is sold separately.

Function Description:

The FSA-60000 functions as a photoelectric smoke alarm, detecting smoke particles to alert occupants of a potential fire. It operates on 220-240 V AC/50 Hz main power and includes a DC 3V CR17450 battery for backup, ensuring continuous operation during power outages. The alarm is designed to interconnect with up to 24 other alarms, either wired (up to 150m maximum) or wirelessly when equipped with the FSA-50000 module. When one interconnected alarm is triggered, all other interconnected alarms will also sound.

The device includes a test function, activated by pressing the TEST button for at least 5 seconds, which verifies the proper functioning of the electronic circuitry, buzzer, and battery. It also features a built-in Silence (HUSH) feature, allowing temporary silencing of the alarm for 10 minutes if triggered by non-hazardous sources like cooking smoke. After the 10-minute dormant period, the alarm automatically resumes normal operation.

Important Technical Specifications:

Main Power Source: 220-240 V AC/50 Hz
Secondary Power Source: DC 3V battery (CR17450)
AC Operating Current: <100mA
Interconnecting: Max. 24 alarms (wired 150m maximum)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
Ambient Humidity: ≤ 93%
Alarm Sensitivity: 0.118-0.169 dB/m
Alarm Volume: > 85dB(A) @ 3m
Sound Pattern: ISO8201 (BI 0.5s - pause 0.5s- BI 0.5s - pause 0.5s - BI 0.5s - pause 1.5s, with the RED LED flashing, repeating this alarm pattern)
Compliance: AS3786:2014

Usage Features:

Installation: Must be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with Australian wiring rules. Optimal placement involves installing alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible, at least 30cm from walls, and at least 30cm from the ceiling if wall-mounted. For peaked or cathedral ceilings, the alarm must be at least 50cm from the apex.
Location Guidelines: Recommended locations include hallways outside sleeping areas, and inside and outside each sleeping area in multi-level dwellings or homes with multiple sleeping areas. Avoid installation in kitchens, garages, areas with humidity outside 10%-93%, temperatures below 0°C or above 40°C, within 1m of heating/cooling vents, insect-infested areas, dusty areas, or near fluorescent lights to prevent nuisance alarms.
Status Indicators:
- Standby: Red LED flashes every 40 seconds (no Green LED).
- AC Power: Green LED continuously illuminated.
- Low Battery: Unit chirps, Red LED flashes every 40 seconds.
- Self-test Fault: Red LED flashes twice every 40 seconds.
- End-of-life: Unit chirps between two Red LED flashes (after 10 years of operation).
- Test Function: Red LED flashes once per second with alarm sounding until TEST button is released.
- Silence Function: Red LED flashes every 8 seconds.
- Interconnection Alarm: Alarm sounds without Red LED flashing when another interconnected alarm is triggered.
Wireless Interconnect (with FSA-50000 module):
- The FSA-50000 module allows both wired and wireless smoke detectors to be used in one installation. It is inserted into a dedicated slot in the FSA-60000.
- Pairing: To pair alarms, press the TEST button of the first alarm (Master) three times within 2 seconds. Its Red LED will remain illuminated. Then, for each subsequent alarm, press its TEST button three times within 2 seconds; its Red LED will illuminate briefly, and it will emit a 0.5-second beep, indicating successful pairing. Finally, return to the Master alarm and press its TEST button for 1 second to complete the pairing process. All paired units will then flash their Red LED once every 40 seconds.
- Clearing Network: To unpair an alarm, isolate power, remove the battery, press and hold the TEST button while reinserting the battery (Red LED illuminates for 3 seconds), release the TEST button, and then press it again within 2 seconds while the Red LED is illuminated. The alarm will beep once, and the Red LED will go out, indicating it is unpaired.
Emergency Plan: Users are advised to develop a fire escape plan, including identifying two quickest ways out of each room, an agreed outdoor meeting place, and practicing fire drills regularly.

Maintenance Features:

Battery Replacement: The DC 3V CR17450 battery should be replaced when the low battery warning (chirping and Red LED flashing every 40 seconds) occurs. For wirelessly interconnected alarms, batteries should be replaced at a maximum of every 10 years.
Cleaning: If the alarm sounds falsely or has a fault warning, cleaning the smoke alarm is recommended. After cleaning, remove the battery, turn off AC power, wait 3 minutes, then reinstall the battery and turn on AC power.
Self-Test: Regular testing by pressing the TEST button is crucial to ensure proper operation. If a self-test fault warning exists but the alarm still sounds when the test button is pressed, the product can continue to be used, but weekly testing via the test button is necessary.
End-of-Life: The unit will indicate its end-of-life after 10 years of operation by chirping between two Red LED flashes, at which point the alarm must be replaced.
Troubleshooting: The manual provides a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for issues such as no Green LED with AC power, no Red LED flash, alarm not sounding during test, low battery, fault warnings, false alarms, different alarm sounds, and interconnection problems. Solutions often involve checking connections, cleaning the unit, replacing the battery, or relocating the alarm.

Warranty:

The FSA-60000 smoke alarm is warranted for a period of 5 years against defects in materials or workmanship under normal use. For warranty issues, customers should contact their place of purchase and refer to the warranty card included with the package for full details.