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1. even though the heat alarm is receiving AC power Use only the following batteries as replacements in this heat alarm Energizer 522 Duracell MN1604 or MX 1604 Ultralife UL9VL J ICAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED IN THE USER MANUAL WARNING Do NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BATTERY EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 1 Turn off the AC power supply to the heat alarm at the main distribution board 2 Insert a small screwdriver into the slot in the mounting plate and turn the heat alarm counterclockwise to detach the alarm Gently pull down the heat alarm Be careful not to separate any wire connections Pull out the connector plug from the back of the heat alarm 5 From the back of the heat alarm remove battery door screw and lift the tab to open the battery compartment door 6 Remove the battery from the compartment Disconnect the drained battery from the battery compartment and discard 7 Connect a new healthy 9V battery to the connector The battery will fit only one way Be sure the battery connector is securely attached to the battery terminals Place the battery into the battery compartment Close the battery compartment door Push down until it snaps into place In stall battery door screw 10 Using the TEST button test the heat alarm to verify 9V DC battery back up See TESTING THE HEAT ALARM 11 Replace the conn2. AMBIENT 37 8 C TEMPERATURE RATING OPERATING TEMPERATURE O C To 40 C OPERATES UP TO 93 HUMIDITY NON CONDENSING RECOMMENDED COVERAGE 50M RECOMMENDED SPACING 5 3M MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM WALL 7 M MAXIMUM CEILING HEIGHT OM IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING e The KF3R requires constant 230V AC power AND fully charged batteries to op erate properly It requires 2 full days under mains power to reachfull back up capacity The batteries are not replaceable Heat alarm to any other type of device except those listed in this manual e The KF3 heat alarm requires constant 230V AC power AND a healthy 9V DC battery to operate properly This heat alarm WILL NOT work if AC power is not connected or has failed or been interrupted for any reason AND the batteries have been removed or are flat or improperly connected DO NOT use any other kind of battery except as specified in this manual Do not connect heat alarm to any other type of device except those listed in this manual The TEST FALSE ALARM CONTROL button accurately tests all heat alarmfunc tions DO NOT use any other test method for routine testing Test heat alarm weekly to ensure proper operation Higher ceilings will increase the time needed by the heat alarm to detect a fire In most dwellings the ceiling height will keep this reac tion time within ac ceptable limits However ceilings with a height of over 6m may del
3. KF3 KF3R V3 2012 6 13 2 31 PM Page 2 INTERCONNECTING HEAT ALARMS Use 1 5mm2 minimum solid or stranded cable with a rating of 230V When intercon necting heat alarms and or smoke alarms the maximum cable length between any two should be 450m for 1 5mm2 cable 20 ohm loop resistance NOTE Maximum length under BS7671 17th Edition Wiring Regs Amendment 1 for CB RCBO Type B is 72 metres for TN S or TN C S systems source On Site Guide page 59 DO NOT connect to any other type or model of heat alarm or smoke alarm Connect all interconnected heat and smoke alarms to a single final circuit Wiring must con form to E E Regulations for Electrical Installations BS 7671 BLUE NEUTRAL ORANGE OR WHITE ORANGE OR WHITE BROWN ee fate FOR INTERCONNECTING USE A MINIMUM OF 1 5mm CABLE NOTE Colors shown correspond to electrical codes in the United Kingdom Colors may vary in other countries RED AND GREEN LED INDICATORS This heat alarm features a red and green LED indicator that can be seen through the clear light pipe on the top of alarm The LEDs indicate the following GREEN ON AC power is present OFF AC power is not present RED BLINKS ONCE A MINUTE DC power is present indicating normal operation BLINKS SIX TIMES PER MINUTE False Alarm Control activated OFF DC power is not present BLINKS ONCE A SECOND and unit is sounding alarm senses 57 C temperature or greater OFF
4. and unit is sounding alarm Another interconnected smoke heat alarm in the network has sensed smoke or 57 C and is signaling this alarm HUSH CONTROL IWARNING BEFORE USING THE ALARM S HUSH FEATURE FULLY IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE HEAT BUILD UP AND MAKE SURE THAT THE AREA IS SAFE TO ACTIVATE CONTROL PUSH AND RELEASE THE TEST FALSE ALARM CONTROL BUTTON IN THE CENTER OF THE ALARM THE ALARM WILL SILENCE IMMEDIATELY AND THE RED LIGHT LED WILL BLINK APPROXIMATELY EVERY 10 SECONDS FOR THE NEXT 10 MINUTES THIS FEATURE IS TO BE USED ONLY WHEN A SAFE CONDI TION IS KNOWN TO EXIST The Hush feature will silence the alarm for approximately 10 minutes A rapid rise in temperature will override the False Alarm Control and cause the unitto sound an alarm After 10 minutes the heat alarm will beep twice This signals the end of Hush Control period and the unit will revert to normal operation If the unit still detects a dangerous situation the alarm will sound again If interconnected alarms are installed the unit that detects the high temperature and sounds the alarm cannot be inadvertently silenced by the TEST Hush button of other units In this case all of the alarms will continue to sound for as long as a dan gerous situation is detected or until the TEST Hush button of the initiating alarm is pressed If the alarm does not go into False Alarm Control and continues to sound its alarm the heat in the area is too high and a dangerous situ
5. unit for service KF3 Turn off AC power and Heat alarm beeps about once a minute replace battery See Battery Replacement in the MAINTE NANCE AND CLEANING section 1 Hire an electrician to move heat alarm to a new location See the HEAT ALARM SITING section of this manual Heat alarm sounds unwanted alarms Press and hold button for at least three seconds after the first unit sounds Turn off AC power or circuit breaker and check the interconnect wiring See INTERCONNECTING HEAT ALARMS section of this manual Interconnected heat alarms do not sound when system is tested GUARANTEE Kidde Safety Europe the Company guarantees this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service Defects for a period of six 6 years from the date of purchase the Guarantee Period Should any Defects be discovered within the Guarantee Period the Company will at its option repair or replace the defective product provided that a it is returned during the Guarantee Period with postage prepaid and with proof of purchase date to the address shown below and b the Company verifies that the claim is proper This Guarantee does not cover damage resulting from accident improper installation maintenance or repair misuse abuse or product modification This Guarantee does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for co
6. your escape route is blocked go to a window and shout for help If necessary stuff clothing or other materials in the gaps round the room door to stop smoke from entering until help arrives Stay close to the floor smoke and hot gases rise toward the ceiling Keep doors and windows closed unless you open them to escape Meet at your pre arranged meeting place after leaving the house Hoo Sl Call the Fire Brigade as soon as possible from outside your house Give your full address including the name of the town or village 8 Always call the Fire Brigade as soon as possible even if a fire seems small 9 Never re enter a burning or smoke filled building These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire However to reduce the chance that fires will start practice fire safety rules and prevent hazardous situations Con tact your local Fire Brigade for more information TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Heat alarm does not 1 Check that AC power is sound when tested turned on NOTE PUSH TEST FALSE 2 Turn off power Remove heat ALARM CONTROL BUTTON alarm from mounting plate and for at least five 5 seconds a Check that connector plug is while testing securely attached b Check that battery is properly attached to connector KF3 Only 3 Clean heat alarm KF3R Verify that unit has been under mains operation for a mini mum of 2 full days If the beeping persists after required charging period return the
7. 1003 7202 00 KF3_ KF3R V3 _ 2012 6 13 2 31 PM Page 1 BA Kidde r KF3R USER S MANUAL Firex X 57 C TEMPERATURE RATING KF3 LOOSE BATTERY KF3R RECHARGEABLE 4 Yy BS5446 pt 2 2003 LICENSE NO KM503753 PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL Installer Please leave this manual with the occupier or in the case of a house in multiple operation with the owner CONTENTS p 1 Heat Alarm Features p 1 Specifications p 2 Important Safety Information p 3 Heat Alarm Location p 3 Heat Alarm Siting p 4 How to Install This Heat Alarm p 5 Interconnecting Heat Alarms p 5 Red and Green LED Indicators p 5 False Alarm Control p 5 Testing the Heat Alarm p 6 Maintenance Cleaning and Battery replacement KF3 only p Repair p 7 Fire Safety Rules and Preventing Hazardous Situations p 7 Fire Procedure p 7 What to Do in Case of Fire p 8 Troubleshooting p 8 Guarantee IWARNING HEAT ALARMS ALONE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT FOR LIFE SAFETY AS THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE THEY ARE INTENDED TO DETECT TEMPERATURES OF 57 C AND ABOVE TO PROVIDE AN AD DITIONAL SOURCE OF INFORMATION THAT IS SUPPLEMENTARY TO THAT PROVIDED BY SMOKE ALARMS TO IN CREASE THE PROBABILITY THAT AN EARLY WARNING WILL BE PROVIDED AND SO ENHANCE LIFE SAFETY AND PROPERTY PROTECTION SEE HEAT ALARMS HAVE LIMITATIONS IN THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL HEAT ALARM FEATURES e This heat alarm is powered from a 230V AC supply and has a
8. DC battery back up source AC DC heat alarms offer added protection in the event of a power failure e Unique power connector prevents interconnecting with incompatible heat alarms smoke alarms or security systems e tems KF3 and KF3R heat alarms can be interconnected with up to 23 other mod els KF1 KF1R KF2 KF2R KF3 KF3R 4870 4881 4973 4985 4892 4899 1SFW 1SFWR 2SFW 2SFWR 3SFW and 3SFWR Do not connect to any other type or model of smoke or heat alarm e Hush quiets unwanted alarms for up to 10 minutes e KF3R includes permanent rechargeable lithium batteries e Optional use tamper resistant feature serves as a Safeguard against tampering e The heat alarm will sound a short beep about once a minute if the battery is low e Multi purpose green and red LEDs indicate that the heat alarm is connected to the AC supply is working normally or is in alarm e Loud alarm sounder 85 decibels dB A at 3m will sound to alert you to an emergency e Test button checks heat alarm operation SPECIFICATIONS ITEM MODEL NUMBER KF3 KF3R ELECTRICAL RATING 230V AC DC BACK UP KF3 9V REPLACEABLE KF3R RECHARGABLE UP TO ANY COMBINATION OF 23 OTHER ALARM MODELS KF 1 KFIR KF2 KF2R KF3 KF3R 4870 4881 4973 4985 4892 4899 1SFW 1SFWR 2SFW 2SFWR 3SFW 3SFWR AND KS1280 INTERCONNECTING FIREX SMOKE AND HEAT ALARMS OR PATTRESS WITH RELAY LO TEMPERATURE RATING a7 MAXIMUM
9. ER ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD TURN OFF POWER TO THE HEAT ALARM CIRCUIT AT THE MAIN DIS TRIBUTION BOARD BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO THE OFF POSITION AND SECURING IT I WARNING THIS HEAT ALARM SHOULD BE INSTALLED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN ACCOR DANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS PUBLISHED BY THE INSTITUTION OF ELEC TRICAL ENGINEERS BS 7671 AND OR ALL PRESIDING LOCAL REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CODES WARNING HEAT ALARMS SHOULD BE CONNECTED ON A SINGLE INDEPENDENT DEDICATED CIRCUIT AT THE MAIN DISTRIBUTION BOARD NO OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT EXCEPT COMPATIBLE SMOKE AND CO ALARMS SHOULD BE CON NECTED TO THIS CIRCUIT IF YOUR HOME HAS RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE PRO TECTION ON THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OR ON INDIVIDUAL CIRCUITS CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO MAKE SURE THAT FAULTS ON CIRCUITS SERV ING SOCKET OUTLETS OR PORTABLE APPLIANCES CANNOT CAUSE INTERRUPTION TO THE SUPPLY TO THE HEAT ALARMS 1 Route the household AC supply interconnect cable into the dry lining box or Firex surface pattress 2 Using a suitably rated terminal block connect the neutral supply to the blue lead of the connector plug Standard Dry Lining box or Firex pattress Standard Dry Lining box or Firex pattress CEILING CEILING KF3R KF3 3 Using a suitably rated terminal block supplied with Firex pattresses connect the line supply to the brown lead of the connector plug 4 lfinterconne
10. ation may exist take emergency action TESTING THE HEAT ALARM IWARNING TEST EACH HEAT ALARM AND SMOKE ALARM TO BE SURE THAT EACH IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND IS OPERATING PROPERLY STAND AT ARM S LENGTH FROM THE HEAT ALARM WHEN TESTING THE ALARM SOUNDER IS LOUD TO ALERT YOU TO AN EMERGENCY AND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HEARING TEST THE HEAT ALARM WEEKLY AND UPON RETURNING FROM HOLIDAY OR WHEN THE HOUSE HAS BEEN UNOCCUPIED FOR SEVERAL DAYS Test all heat alarms weekly by doing the following 1 Check the TEST HUSH button If the green LED above the test button is ON the heat alarm is receiving AC power 2 Firmly depress the TEST Hush button for at least five 5 seconds The heat alarm will sound a loud beep for about four 4 times a second The alarm may sound for up to ten 10 seconds after the TEST Hush button is released NOTE If heat alarms are interconnected all heat and smoke alarms should sound an alarm within three 3 seconds after any test button is pushed and the tested heat alarm sounds 3 Ifthe heat alarm does not sound turn off the power to the heat alarm circuit at the main distribution board and check the wiring Retest the heat alarm WARNING IF THE HEAT ALARM SOUNDS AND THE HEAT ALARM IS NOT BEING TESTED THE HEAT ALARM IS SENSING A TEMPERATURE OF 57 C OR ABOVE THE ALARM SOUND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION EVACUATE THE DWELLING IMMEDIATELY MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING In addition to weekly
11. ay the re action time of the heat alarm significantly Advice from your local distributor or Fire Brigade should be obtained when installing a heat alarm on a ceiling higher than 6m e This heat alarm should be installed only by a qualified electrician The installa tion should comply with BS 7671 and all prevailing local regional and national codes e This heat alarm is designed to be used only as part of the protection of a single family dwelling or a house in multiple occupation HMO of no more than two stories It also may be used in conjunction with smoke alarms within individual flats or apartments in larger houses in multiple occupation to provide an early warning to occupants of a fire in a room within the dwelling but a communal fire alarm system also should be provided in such cases DO NOT install this heat alarm in any other buildings such as hotels motels dormitories hospi tals nursing homes or group homes of any kind In these occupancies a com plete automatic fire detection and alarm system complying with BS 5839 Part 1 should be installed e Heat alarms should be used only in conjunction with smoke alarms with which the heat alarms should be interconnected in order to provide early warning of heat smoke or fire Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the dwelling e Interconnected heat alarms and smoke alarms offer maximum protection By interconnecting heat alarms and smoke alarms when one unit s
12. cting is desired connect the orange or white of the connector plug to the designated interconnect conductor of the household cable See note INTERCONNECTING HEAT ALARMS NOTE If this is to be a single station heat alarm connect the orange or white wire to an unused terminal block 5 Insert the completed connector block onto the mounting pins of the Firex Pat tress or recess into dry lining box 6 For the KF3 ONLY a Open the battery compartment door b Connect a new healthy 9V DC battery to the battery connector inside the battery compartment Be sure the battery is securely connected The heatalarm may beep briefly when the battery is installed c Close the battery compartment door snapping it into place 7 Pass the connector plug through the mounting plate of the heat alarm align slots and fasten mounting plate securely to the Firex Pattress or dry lining box NOTE If this is to be a single station heat alarm connect the orange or white wire to an unused terminal block 8 Attach the connector plug to the pins on the back of the heat alarm The plug will only fit one way and will snap into place 9 Gently tug the connector to be sure it is attached securely 10 Position the heat alarm on the mounting plate and turn it clockwise to lock it into place 11 Turn on the power to the heat alarm circuit at the main distribution board 12 Test the heat alarm for AC operation See TESTING THE HEAT ALARM 1003 7202 00
13. d HEAT ALARM OPTICAL ALARM amic oFFice IONISATION ALARM BEDROOM BEDROOM UTILITY LIVING ROOM KITCHEN LAUNDRY Install heat alarm on a standard dry lining box or Firex pattress as close to the centreof the ceiling as possible If the centre is not practical mount the heat alarm no closer than 300mm away from a wall or corner In rooms with open joists or beams all ceiling mounted alarms should be located on the bottom of such joists or beams and not up in joist channels On sloped peaked or gabled ceilings install heat alarm 90cm from highest point If only wall placement is possible install no further than 150mm from ceiling DO NOT install heat alarms e Directly over the cooker stove or oven e n areas with high humidity like bathrooms or shower rooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines Install heat alarms at least 3m away from these areas if possible e Adjacentto or directly above heaters air conditioning vents or ceiling fans e nan area where the temperature may fall below 30 C or rise above 37 C e Near fluorescent lights Electrical noise and flickering may affect the operation of the heat alarm e Closer than 300mm to light fittings e In such a position that it is difficult or dangerous to reach for testing or main tenance e Do not site the alarm in an area where water or other liquids may enter the alarm HOW TO INSTALL THIS HEAT ALARM I DANG
14. e fire may bypass the alarm the heat alarm may not give a warning under these cir cumstances e HEAT ALARMS HAVE LIMITATIONS This heat alarm is not guaranteed to protect lives or property Heat alarms are not a substitute for insurnce Householders should insure their lives and property In addition as with any electronic device it is possible for the heat alarm to fail at any time e Never paint this heat alarm ae HEAT ALARM LOCATION Heat alarms give an audible warning when the temperature at the alarm reaches 57 C Heat alarms are ideal for kitchens garages cellars boiler rooms attics and other areas where there are normally high levels of fumes smoke or dust which pre clude the use of smoke alarms due to the risk of false alarms Guidance on fire detection in dwellings is contained in BS 5839 Part 6 For normal sized bungalows two story houses flats and maisonettes the British Standard rec ommends that the minimum level of protection should comprise smoke alarms in the hallways and staircases This minimum standard necessitates one smoke alarm in the hallway of a typical bungalow or one smoke alarm on each level of a two story house Heat alarms should not be used in these circulation areas If there are for example long hallways even the minimum standard may necessitate additional interconnected smoke alarms If however the design of the dwelling does not comply with modern fire safety stan dards or if fac
15. ector plug The connector will snap into place Gently tug the connector to be sure it is attached properly 12 Reattach the heat alarm to the mounting plate by turning the heat alarm clock wise until it snaps into place 13 Turn onthe AC power and test the heat alarm using the TEST button See TESTING THE HEAT ALARM LO ae REPAIR ICAUTION Do NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THIS HEAT ALARM DOING SO WILL INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE If the heat alarm is not operating properly see TROUBLESHOOTING If necessary and if the heat alarm is still under warrant pack it in a well padded carton and send it with Proof of Purchase postage prepaid to the address given at the end of this manual If the heat alarm is no longer under guarantee have a qualified electrician replace the heat alarm immediately with a comparable Firex brand heat alarm FIRE SAFETY RULES AND PREVENTING HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS Siting testing and taking care of heat and smoke alarms Is just one step in helping to protect your family and home from fires You must also reduce the chance that fires will start in your home and increase your chances of escaping if a fire does start At a mini mum your home fire safety program should include the following guidelines e Use smoking materials properly never smoke in bed or when sleepy or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs e Keep matches and other sources of ignition away from children e Store flammable materia
16. enses heat smoke or fire and sounds its alarm all others will sound as well DO NOT connect this heat alarm to any other type of alarm except those stated in this manual or an approved auxiliary device e Heat alarms interconnected with smoke alarms may not alert every household member every time The alarm sounder of the heat alarm is loud in order to alert individuals of a potential danger However there may be limiting circum stances where an occupant may not hear the alarm e g outdoor or indoor noise sound sleepers drug or alcohol usage impaired hearing etc House hold members must hear the alarm s warning sound and quickly respond to it to reduce the risk of damage injury or death that may result from fire e Check carefully that when any one device operates the alarm signal given by interconnected devices is clearly audible throughout the building particularly in bedrooms where it is essential that the alarm signal will wake sleeping oc cupants e This heat alarm can sound an alarm only when it detects temperatures of 57 C or above Heat alarms do not sense smoke or gas In some fires hazardous levels of toxic chemicals and smoke can build up before a heat alarm will op erate Temperatures may not reach 57 C to activate the heat alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape e Some fires are slow smouldering low heat producing or are in a different room to that in which the heat alarm is located or the heat from th
17. ls in proper containers and never store or use them near open flames or sparks e Keep electrical appliances and their leads in good working condition and do not overload electrical circuits e Keep fireplaces chimneys and barbecue grills clean and make sure they are properly sited away from combustible materials e Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles away from combustible materials e Do not allow rubbish to accumulate e Have the electrical wiring in your house checked by a qualified electrician at least every 10 years or more often as it ages e Never leave cooking unattended FIRE PROCEDURE If you hear the heat or smoke alarm sounding and you have not pushed the test but ton itis warning you of a dangerous situation You will need to respond immediately To prepare for such occurrences develop family escape plans discuss them with all household members and practice them regularly For your safety as a minimum you should do the following to have more effective fire safety e Draw a floor plan of your home and find all ways to escape if there is a fire On the ground floor consider whether windows can be used for escape On upper floors consider whether external rescue will be possible if escape routes are blocked by fire or smoke e Expose everyone to the sounds of the heat alarm and of the smoke alarm and ex plain what the sounds mean Show them how to check to see if doors are hot be fore ope
18. ning them how to stay close to the floor and crawl along the floor to stay below dangerous smoke fumes and gases and how to use the alternative exit if a door is hot Instruct them not to open the door if the door is hot e Decide ona meeting place a safe distance from your house and make sure all members of your household understand they should go and wait for you there if there is a fire Explain to children that they must be ready to leave the house by themselves if necessary e Hold fire drills every six 6 months to make sure everyone even small children know what to do to escape safely e Know where to go to call the Fire Brigade from outside your house e Provide emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers and teach your family how and when to use this equipment WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE After you have prepared family escape plans and practiced them with your family you have increased their chances of escaping safely Review the following rules with your family when you have fire drills so everyone will remember them in a real fire 1 Don t panic stay calm Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remembering what you have practiced 2 Get out of the house following your planned escape route as quickly as possible Do not stop to collect anything or to get dressed 3 Open doors carefully only after feeling to see if they are hot Do not open a door if it is hot use an alternative escape route If
19. nse quential loss or damage This Guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer Return units in a padded carton postage prepaid to KIDDE SAFETY EUROPE LIMITED Mathisen Way Colnbrook Berkshire SL3 OHB United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1753 685148 www smoke alarms co uk 1003 7202 00
20. testing this heat alarm must be cleaned periodically to remove dust dirt and debris IDANGER ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD TURN OFF THE AC SUPPLY TO THE HEAT ALARM AT THE MAIN DISTRIBUTION BOARD BY REMOV ING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING THE APPROPRIATE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO THE OFF POSITION BE FORE CLEANING THE HEAT ALARM WARNING HEAT ALARMS ARE LIFESAVING DEVICES AND SHOULD BE CARED FOR PERIODICALLY CLEANING Clean the heat alarm at least once annually to remove dust dirt and debris Always turn off the AC power to the heat alarm before cleaning it Using the soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner vacuum all sides and the cover of the heat alarm Be sure that all vents are free from debris If necessary turn off the AC power and use a cloth dampened with warm water to clean the heat alarm cover IMPORTANT Do not attempt to remove the cover or clean inside the heat alarm THIS WILL INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE Failure to properly clean and maintain this heat alarm may result in impaired operation and possible failure and will invali date the guarantee IWARNING BATTERIES NOT REPLACEABLE IN THE KF3R Monel KF3R HAS PERMANENTLY MOUNTED RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERIES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO LAST THE USEFUL LIFE OF THE ALARM BATTERY REPLACEMENT KF3 ONLY Always turn off the AC power to the heat alarm before replacing the battery Replace the battery at least once annually or immediately when the low battery signal sounds once a minute
21. tors such as the presence of several young children or elderly occu pants or disabled people or of smokers the use of portable heaters or solid fuel fires during the night or the use of electric blankets particularly by the elderly the British Standard advises that additional detection devices installed within rooms may be necessary The British Standard recommends that if the risk justifies the provision of detectors in a kitchen boiler room or other area except a circulation area in which smoke alarms would be likely to give false alarms heat alarms should be used However the Standard also advises that heat alarms may be installed in other rooms instead of smoke alarms provided that the construction enclosing the room including the door can resist fire for a sufficient time after operation of a heat alarm to enable occupants to escape safely However a heat alarm is unlikely to operate early enough to save the life of anyone asleep in the room in which it is installed Moreover a heat alarm in the room of fire origin may not give sufficient warning for occupants to escape safely if the door to that room is open A Heat Alarm is also recommended in the Living Room if a smoke alarm in that location suffers nuisance alarms from smokers HEAT ALARM SITING FOR BEST PROTECTION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU INSTALL A SMOKE OR HEAT ALARM IN EVERY ROOM In addition it is recommended that all smoke and heat alarms should be interconnecte
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