BRK electronic RM3 User's Manual
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1. AREA WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING Installation To install this relay to an alarm connect the power wires as listed below If wiring the relay remote from the alarm use a maximum of 1000 feet of 18AWG or larger wire rated at least 300V ALARM RELAY BLACK WIRE HOT BLACK WIRE WHITE WIRE NEUTRAL WHITE WIRE ORANGE WIRE INTERCONNECT GRAY WIRE Now connect the accessory to be activated by the relay to the relay s switch contact wires as listed below Use wiring appropriate to the auxiliary device being controlled NOTE Since voltage is present on all relay contact wires at some time during operation the installer must properly insulate any unused relay contact wire BROWN WIRE HOT CONTACT TO AUXILLIARY DEVICE ORANGE WIRE NORMALLY CLOSED CONTACT BLUE WIRE NORMALLY OPEN CONTACT BROWN BLUE COM ORANGE N O N C CONTACT RATINGS MAXIMUM VOLTAGE RESISTIVE MOTOR 120V AC 15 AMP 1 3 H P 30V DC 15 AMP HOT UNSWITCHED 120V AC TO ADDITIONAL ALARMS 60 Hz SOURCE After installation test the interaction of the auxiliary device with the alarm by pressing the alarm test button 5 Year Limited Warranty BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship BRK at its option will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during2. ELECTRONICS User s Manual RM3 ACCESSORY RELAY 120V AC 60 Hz 02 AMP Interconnects smoke alarms and heat alarms with Lights Sirens e Exit Signals e Escape Lights Exhaust Fans e Other Auxiliary Devices General Description This accessory relay is designed to activate auxiliary devices such as bells lights and door closers The RM3 Relay is intended for use with BRK Electronics Models 4120SB 4120B 4120 4919 5919 5919TH and First Alert Models SA4121B SA4120 and SA4919B The relay contacts will activate whenever any interconnected Alarm sounds The relay contacts will automatically deactivate when the alarms stop sounding This relay must be installed in a junction box Auxiliary Device AC Power BRK Relay Module Auxiliary Device AWARNING Read and follow all instructions supplied with each Alarm and the RM3 Relay before installing and using the relay Do not attempt to connect any auxiliary devices without using the RM3 Relay Use the RM3 Relay only with compatible BRK Electronics Inc and First Alert Alarms The RM3 Relay will not operate auxiliary devices without 120V AC power The Smoke and Heat Alarms provide the interconnect signal to trigger the RM3 Relay they do not supply any power to drive the auxiliary device AC Alarms and AC Alarms with battery backup can be interconnected Under 120 V AC power all units will respond if at least one Smoke or Heat Alarm sounds When AC po
3. s on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province How to Obtain Warranty Service Service If service is required do not return the product to your retailer In order to obtain warranty service contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1 800 323 9005 7 30 AM 5 00 PM Central Standard Time Monday through Friday To assist us in serving you please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling 3920 Enterprise Court Aurora IL 60504 8132 M06 9001 001 05 02
4. the warranty period Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer avail able replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance BRK dealers service centers or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or current use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center Further the warranty does not cover Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation
5. wer is interrupted only the inter connected Alarms with battery backup will be capable of initiating an audible Alarm Alarms with AC power only will not operate NFPA guidelines allow a maximum of 18 compatible First Alert and BRK Electronics Inc Smoke Alarms Heat Alarms and RM3 Relays to be interconnected No more than 12 of the 18 devices shall be Smoke Alarms The RM3 Relay should not be used to connect groups of alarms with a fire alarm control panel or to interconnect chains of alarms to each other since there will be no way of knowing which detec tor caused the alarm Residential Smoke and Heat Alarms do not latch If alarm levels of smoke or heat subside the operation of the audible alarm signal and the auxiliary device connected to the RM3 will automati cally cease The RM3 Relay should only be installed where conditions normally remain between 402 F to 1002 F and 10 to 90 relative humidity Alarm and relay installation must conform to the electrical codes in your area and Article 760 of the U S National Electrical Code Wiring should be performed only by a licensed electrician This relay should be used only in a covered junction box with sufficient volume for proper installation The circuit used to power the alarm and relay must be a 24 hour 120V AC pure sine wave 60Hz circuit that is not controlled by a switch or a dimmer ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD TURN OFF POWER AT THE FUSE BOX OR CIRCUIT BREAKER TO THE
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