Red Smoke R240 240V Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 9V Battery Backup

Description

Mains-powered, interconnectable protection.

The Red Smoke R240 is a 240V hard-wired photoelectric smoke alarm with a 9V battery backup for continuous protection during power outages. It interconnects with other Red alarms so that when one detects smoke, they all sound – a straightforward choice for whole-home coverage in new builds and rewires.

Key Features

• 240V mains powered with user-replaceable 9V alkaline battery backup
• Type A photoelectric sensor – detects smouldering and open fires
• Hard-wired interconnect, up to 40 alarms over 150m
• Wireless interconnect, up to 40 alarms, with an optional RWB or RWB2 base
• Test and hush button, with red and green LED status indicators
• 85 dB alarm at 3m (ISO 8201 pattern), approximately 8-second response
• 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 R240 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 test/hush button silences a nuisance alarm for around 10 minutes.

Interconnect a Whole Home

Hard-wire the alarms together over up to 150m so they all sound as one when smoke is detected. Where running interconnect cable is not practical, fitting an RWB or RWB2 wireless base lets the alarms link by radio instead, for up to 40 interconnected devices. With an RWB2 base, the Red Smoke wireless controller (RACP) can also connect to the alarm.

Built for Compliance

The R240 is certified to AS 3786:2014+A1:2015+A2:2018 and listed by CSIRO ActivFire (certificate afp-3641). Interconnected photoelectric alarms are central to Queensland's domestic smoke alarm legislation, which requires them in all bedrooms, connecting hallways and on each storey of leased and sold dwellings, and this alarm is approved for QLD Government Housing installation. For best performance and compliance, installation should be carried out by a licensed electrician.

Q: How is the Red Smoke R240 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 R240 alarms can be interconnected?
A: Up to 40 alarms. They hard-wire together over up to 150m, or link wirelessly with an optional RWB or RWB2 base.

Q: Is the Red Smoke R240 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.