Red Smoke R240P Photoelectric Smoke Alarm Insect Guard 9V Backup White

Description

Mains-powered protection with battery backup.

The Red Smoke R240P is a professional photoelectric smoke alarm hardwired to 240V mains, with a 9V battery backup for continuous protection during power outages. Its photoelectric sensor detects smouldering and flaming fires quickly, while the dual mesh insect guard helps reduce false alarms.

Key Features

• 240V mains powered with 9V alkaline battery backup (user-replaceable)
• Type A photoelectric sensor – detects smouldering and open fires
• Hardwired interconnect up to 40 alarms over 150m, or up to 20 wirelessly via RFMOD (40 combined)
• Dual mesh insect guard to reduce false alarms
• 85 dB alarm at 3m (ISO 8201 pattern), approximately 8-second response
• Test and hush button, with red and green LED status indicators
• 140mm slide base for quick installation
• Certified to AS 3786:2014+A1:2015+A2:2018 (CSIRO ActivFire)
• Approved for QLD Government Housing installation

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Mains Power, Battery Backed

The R240P runs on 240V mains for continuous operation, with a user-replaceable 9V alkaline battery that keeps it working if mains power is lost. A green LED confirms mains is on at a glance, while the red LED signals warning, fault, low-battery and memory status. The photoelectric sensor responds well to slow, smouldering fires, and the dual mesh insect guard keeps bugs out of the chamber to cut down on nuisance alarms.

Interconnect a Whole Home

Alarms can be hardwired together, up to 40 units over 150m in free field, so that when one detects smoke, they all sound. Where running cable is not practical, the optional RFMOD wireless module links up to 20 alarms by radio at 433.92 MHz, for retrofits and renovations, with up to 40 alarms interconnected in total. A hush function quietens nuisance alarms for 10 minutes.

Built for Compliance

The R240P is certified to AS 3786:2014+A1:2015+A2:2018 and listed by CSIRO ActivFire (certificate afp-3902). Interconnected photoelectric alarms are central to Queensland's domestic smoke alarm legislation, and this alarm is approved for QLD Government Housing installation, making it a practical compliant choice for landlords and property managers. For best performance and compliance, installation should be carried out by a licensed electrician.

Q: How is the Red Smoke R240P powered?
A: It runs on 240V mains with a user-replaceable 9V alkaline battery backup that keeps it operating if mains power fails.

Q: How many R240P alarms can be interconnected?
A: Up to 40 alarms in total. They can be hardwired together over 150m, or linked wirelessly by radio frequency using the optional RFMOD module (up to 20 wireless).

Q: Is the Red Smoke R240P compliant for Queensland homes?
A: It is a photoelectric, interconnectable alarm certified to AS 3786:2014 and approved for QLD Government Housing installation. Always confirm placement and interconnection meet current requirements.

Warranty

Red Smoke Alarms – Manufacturer Warranty

Red Smoke Alarms are built to last and backed by a 10-year warranty for both residential and commercial use. Faults are rare, but if something does go wrong, support is just a call or click away.

To submit a warranty claim, you can either:

• Call Red Smoke Alarms on 1300 316 552, or

• Submit a claim online at: redsmokealarms.com.au/warranty

Red Smoke Alarms are supported by a national network of service agents ready to assist in the unlikely event of a fault.

Note: For the fastest resolution, contact Red Smoke Alarms directly. Warranty claims and repairs are handled exclusively by their team—not through Electrotraders.