BRK electronic HD6135F User's Manual
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1. The following recommendations reference location and usage of Smoke Alarms Heat Alarms are only intended as supplemental safety devices Do not rely solely on Heat Alarms to alert you to fire AWARNING This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people like apartment buildings condominiums hotels motels dormitories hospitals long term health care facilities nursing homes day care facilities or group homes of any kind even if they were once single family homes It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses industrial facilities commercial buildings and special purpose non residential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems Depending on the building codes in your area this unit may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities For your reference The following is information on Smoke Alarm usage in various residences and institutions The following information applies to all five types of buildings listed below In new construction most building codes require the use of AC or AC DC powered Smoke Alarms only AC AC DC or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used in existing construction as specified by local building codes Refer to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code local building codes or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements2. a Heat Alarms Recommended in New Home Construction 25 ft 25ft 12 5 ft 7 8m 7 8m 3 8m Heat Alarms should be mounted on the bottom of the joists and not up in the joist channels e The recommended location for a Heat Alarm is at the center of the ceiling At this location the Heat Alarm is closest to all areas of the room e If it is not practical to install the Heat Alarm in the center of the room use an off center location not less than 4 inches 102 mm from the sidewall e If it is not practical to install the Heat Alarm on the ceiling the next logical location is on a sidewall A Heat Alarm mounted on a sidewall should have the top of the unit between 4 and 12 inches 102 mm and 305 mm from the ceiling e The smooth ceiling distance between Heat Alarms shall not exceed spacings as determined by UL fire tests This Heat Alarm has a 50 foot 15 meter spacing e Reduced spacing may be required due to factors such as exposed joists drafts ceiling heights greater than 10 feet 8 meters and other structural characteristics that may affect Heat Alarm operation Walls partitions doorways and joists interrupt the normal flow of heat creating new areas to be protected NFPA Standard 72 Appendix A 2 5 2 2 2 part c d c The Spacing of Detectors Where a room is too large for protection by a single detector several detectors should be used It is important that they be properly located so all parts of
3. an interconnected series triggers an alarm its green LED will flash rapidly The green LEDs will not flash on any remaining alarms in the series This feature helps responders identify which unit s triggered the alarm IF THIS HEAT ALARM SOUNDS RESPONDING TO AN ALARM During an alarm you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause AWARNING e If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention NEVER ignore any alarm Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death e Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm Disconnecting the power disables the alarm so it cannot sense heat This will remove your protection e If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the heat get everyone out of the house immediately ADANGER e ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Attempting to disconnect the power connector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical shock serious injury or death When an interconnected system of units is in alarm the Green LED on the unit s that initiated the alarm will flash in sync with the horn The LED will not flash on any remaining units WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE e Don t panic stay calm Follow your family escape plan e Get out of the house as quickly as possible Don t stop to get dressed or collect anything e Feel doors with the
4. back of your hand before opening them If a door is cool open it slowly Don t open a hot door Keep doors and windows closed unless you must escape through them e Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth preferably damp Take short shallow breaths e Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely e Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside Give your address then your name e Never go back inside a burning building for any reason e Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR HEAT ALARMS In Single Family Residences For minimum coverage BRK Brands Inc recommends you install Heat Alarms in any area not suitable for smoke alarms such as garages kitchens utility laundry rooms furnace rooms and crawl spaces Install where tempera tures normally remain between 10 F and 100 F 23 C and 38 C For National Fire Protection Association NFPA information see Agency Placement Recommendations for Heat Alarms and Smoke Alarms RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT INTERCONNECTED HEAT ALARMS IN GARAGES KITCHENS UTILITY LAUNDRY ROOMS FURNACE ROOMS AND CRAWL SPACES AND ONLY AS A SUPPLEMENT TO SMOKE ALARMS A aw BEDROOM BEDROOM ZX FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION USE Lh INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS WITH KITCHEN GARAGE p BATTERY BACK UP AS SHOWN LIVING ROOM f i 5l in Zs iS
5. in buildings not defined as households 1 Single Family Residence Single family home townhouse It is recommended Smoke Alarms be installed on every level of the home in every bedroom and in each bedroom hallway 2 Multi Family or Mixed Occupant Residence Apartment building condominium This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations 3 Institutions Hospitals day care facilities long term health care facilities This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations 4 Hotels and Motels Also boarding houses and dormitories This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use inside individual sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide
6. not operating properly In no case should it be used for more than 10 years LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of BRK brand and First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of ten 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 during the warranty period Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available 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 or any
7. the orange interconnect wire Damage may result Never cross connect hot and neutral wires between interconnected Alarms Damage will result 3 Plug the power connector into the back of the Heat Alarm 4 Position the base of the Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn Turn the Alarm clockwise right until the unit is in place 5 Check all connections STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY e If you are only installing one Heat Alarm restore power to the junction box INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY e If you are interconnecting multiple Heat Alarms repeat steps 1 5 for each Heat Alarm in the series When you are finished restore power to the junction box ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not restore power until all Heat Alarms are completely installed Restoring power before installation is complete may result in serious electrical shock injury or death WEEKLY TESTING AWARNING e NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home The built in test switch accurately tests the unit s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL e If the Alarm ever fails to test properly replace it immediately Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for replacement See Limited Warranty at the end of this manual e DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding Exposure at close range may be harmful to your heari
8. try cleaning or relocating the Heat Alarm The cover may be dirty e If the alarm does not sound during testing make sure it is receiving AC power from the household current AWARNING Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC DC Heat Alarm First turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Next remove the battery from Heat Alarms with battery back up Finally press the test button to discharge the branch circuit Do not try fixing the alarm yourself this will void your warranty If the Heat Alarm is still not operating properly and it is still under warranty please see How to Obtain Warranty Service in the Limited Warranty UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS Condition LED Horn AC POWER ON Normal operation LED shines GREEN Silent no audible continuously alarm RESUME AC POWER GREEN LED turns ON Horn chirps one time to signal resumption of AC power DURING TESTING LED flashes GREEN Audible alarm the same pattern as 3 beeps pause the horn repeating horn pattern LED flashes GREEN Audible alarm the same pattern as 3 beeps pause the horn repeating horn pattern MALFUNCTION LED flashes GREEN Unit MUST be rapidly three times in replaced sync with three horn chirps once every minute ALARM CONDITION Initiating Unit Horn chirps three times in sync with three LED flashes When any Heat Alarm in
9. ING e This device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents Smoke Alarms specifically designed for the hearing impaired which feature devices like flashing strobe lights are available to alert the hearing impaired in case of fire Installation of this Heat Alarm must conform to the electrical codes in your area Articles 210 and 300 3 B of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 NFPA 72 NFPA 101 SBC SBCCI NBC BOCA OTFDC CABO and any other local or building codes that may apply Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed electrician Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage This Heat Alarm is not a Smoke Alarm This unit is not suitable protection when used alone Do not use this unit as the only means of fire detection in a home This unit is intended for use as a supplement to Smoke Alarms This Heat Alarm must have AC to operate If AC power fails the alarm cannot operate This unit must be powered by a 24 hour 120VAC 60Hz circuit Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch dimmer or ground fault circuit interrupter Failure to connect this unit to a 24 hour circuit and keeping fresh batteries installed may prevent it from providing constant protection Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to stop an unwanted alarm Doing so will disable the unit and remove your protection In the case of a true unwanted alarm press the Test button o
10. USER S MANUAL First Alert 120V AC POWERED 135 F FIXED TEMPERATURE HEAT ALARM 120V AC 60 Hz 0 05 Amps IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE LISTED TO This user s manual contains important information UL 539 about your Heat Alarm s operation If you are installing STANDARD this Heat Alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user Model HD6135F M08 0193 001 P 08 08 Printed in Mexico TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction reris wees CH SSS eR eRe ee wee eo eA ee eee eee 1 Fire Safety MIDS icsse ea un cetoawewn seem tame ee ee te eee ae 1 Before You Install This Heat Alarm 0000c neue ween eee 1 How This Heat Alarm Works 0 000 cee e eee nee 2 3 How To Install This Heat Alarm 00 c eee ee 2 3 Weekly Testing 2 i5 05 0665555 554865660n 550054555 58R SS oeed bg eeeas ne 2 Regular Maintenance 0 00e eee es 2 If You Suspect a Problem 000 cece eee eee ee 3 Understanding the Indicator Lights and Alarm Horn Patterns 4 If This Heat Alarm Sounds 0 00 cc eee ee 5 Responding To AN Alarm lt 5 oecesetst eesaced esx en ee eteinaaees 5 What To Do In Case Of Fire cevecids fepee he eee wee cee eescees 5 Recommended Locations For Heat Alarms 200000ee ues 4 5 Locations To Avoid For Heat Alarms 0 000 cee eee eee eee 5 Special Compliance Considerations 00000ee eee e eee neeee 5 Limitatio
11. batteries that are included with this unit 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 limitations 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 For Warranty Service return to BRK Brands Inc 25 Spur Drive El Paso TX 79906 Please record Date and Where Purchased BRF is a registered trademark of BRK Brands Inc First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust Printed in Mexico MO08 0193 001 P 08 08 6
12. daily temperatures can exceed the 135 F 57 C alarm level or high humidity it may sound unwanted alarms If Heat Alarms are installed where heat can t reach them like in dead air spaces or near fans they may not be able to provide an early enough warning in case of fire For best performance do not install the Heat Alarm e Where temperatures are regularly below 20 F 29 C or above 115 F 46 C including unheated buildings outdoor rooms or porches e Do not install a Heat Alarm directly over the stove or range Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it free of dirt or lint e Near fresh air vents ceiling fans or in very drafty areas Drafts can blow heat away from the unit preventing it from reaching the sensing chamber e In dead air spaces Install units according to Avoiding Dead Air Spaces e Less than 12 inches 305 mm away from fluorescent lights Electrical noise can interfere with the sensor AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES Dead air spaces may prevent heat from reaching the Heat Alarm To avoid dead air spaces follow installation instructions in the Recommended Locations for Heat Alarms refer to NFPA72 for details For wall mounting if allowed by building codes the top edge of Heat Alarms should be placed between 4 inches 102 mm and 12 inches 305 mm from the wall ceiling line below typical dead air spaces SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
13. e room utility room and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens attics finished or unfinished or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation California State Fire Marshal CSFM Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows A Smoke Alarm installed in each separate sleeping area in the vicinity but outside bedrooms and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms kitchens hallways finished attics furnace rooms closets utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages Additional local building and regulatory codes may apply in your area Always check compliance requirements before beginning any installation IMPORTANT Specific requirements for Heat or Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state and from region to region Check with your local Fire Department for current requirements in your area If you install AC or AC DC units it is recom mended they be interconnected for added protection Interconnect Smoke and Heat Alarms for added protection LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR HEAT ALARMS This unit works best when it s clean and nothing interferes with the sensor If exposed to dirt grease extreme temperatures not caused by fire especially in attics where
14. e Heat Alarm base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box It has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes The Power Connector The power connector plugs into a power input block on the Heat Alarm It supplies the unit with AC power e The black wire is hot e The white wire is neutral e The orange wire is used for interconnect If you need to remove the power connector disconnect AC power at the electrical panel insert a flat screwdriver blade between the power connector and the security tab inside the power input block Gently pry back the tab and pull the connector free 13 Mounting Slot and Screw Junction Box Mounting Bracket Alignment arrow on Alarm Mounting Slot and Screw Wire strip gauge Hot Black AC Wire Neutral White AC Wire N O INIO IAJ AJO JNJ Interconnect Orange Wire O Mounting post ss h Mounting slots in mounting bracket NO Turn this way to attach to bracket oo Turn this way to remove from bracket FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS The basic installation of this Heat Alarm is the similar whether you want to install one Heat Alarm or interconnect more than one Heat Alarm If you are interconnecting more than one Heat Alarm you MUST read Special Requirements for Interconnected Heat Alarms below before you begi
15. ected units may provide earlier warning than stand alone units since all units alarm when one senses heat or smoke Heat Alarms may not be heard The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds the current UL standard However if the device is installed outside the bed room it may not wake up a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly open Even persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed doors Noise from traffic stereo radio television air conditioner or other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn This alarm device is not intended for people who are hearing impaired Heat Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes damage injury or death since heat from some fires may not reach the unit immediately Examples of this include persons smoking in bed children playing with matches or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping gas This Heat Alarm is not foolproof Like any electronic device Heat Alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection Heat Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires They are not a substitute for property or life insurance Heat Alarms have a limited life The unit should be replaced immediately if it is
16. erature and environmental conditions as in unheated garages and crawl spaces A Heat Alarm can only give early warning of a developing fire if it is properly installed and maintained and located where heat can reach it The unit will not sense gas smoke or flame Heat Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires IMPORTANT This Heat Alarm is approved for use in single family residences It is NOT designed for marine or RV use THE COVER OF YOUR HEAT ALARM 1 Power Light Test Button 2 Air Vents 3 Behind the Cover Alarm Horn 85 dB audible alarm for test alarm and unit malfunction warning 4 Heat Sensor HOW TO INSTALL THIS HEAT ALARM This Heat Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box to a 4 inch 10 cm size on either the ceiling or wall if allowed by local codes Read Recommended Locations For Heat Alarms and Locations to Avoid For Heat Alarms before you begin installation Tools you will need Needle nose pliers or utility knife Standard Flathead screwdriver AWARNING Make sure the Alarm is not receiving excessive noisy power Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit power from a generator or solar power light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting Excessive noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm THE PARTS OF THIS HEAT ALARM The Mounting Bracket To remove the mounting bracket from the Heat Alarm base hold th
17. ils provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed AC and AC DC units must be installed by a qualified electrician Heat Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power systems AC powered Heat Alarms should only be operated with true or pure sine wave inverters Operating this Heat Alarm with most battery powered UPS uninterruptible power supply products or square wave or quasi sine wave inverters will damage the Alarm If you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type please consult with the manufacturer to verify Heat Alarms cannot sense fires if the heat does not reach them Heat from fires in chimneys or walls on roofs or on the other side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm That is why one unit should be installed on every floor in the attic basement and garage and only as a supplement to Smoke Alarms Heat Alarms may not sense heat from a fire on another level of the home Example a stand alone unit on the second floor may not detect heat from a fire in a crawl space until the fire spreads This may not give you enough time to escape safely That is why recommended minimum protection is at least one Smoke Alarm on every level of your home and Heat Alarms in any areas not suitable for Smoke Alarms Even with a unit on every floor stand alone units may not provide as much protection as interconnected units especially if the fire starts in a remote area Interconn
18. n installation ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power to the area where you will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock injury or death 1 Remove the mounting bracket from the base Position the screw slots on the mounting bracket over the screws in the junction box Tighten the screws 2 Using wire nuts connect the power connector to the household wiring AWARNING Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a non functioning Alarm STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY e Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in the junction box Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box It is used for interconnect only INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY Strip off about 1 2 12 mm of the plastic coating on the orange wire on the power connector Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in the junction box Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect wire in the junction box Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the junction box to
19. ng When testing step away when horn starts sounding It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly Press and hold the test button until the alarm sends a test command acknowledge chirp just before it sounds continuously the unit will continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button If it does not alarm make sure it is receiving power and has a fresh battery and test it again If it still does not alarm it should be replaced immediately When testing one unit all interconnected alarms will sound If they don t check the connection with power to the units turned off restore power and try again Test all units in a series not just one Using the test button is the ONLY correct way to test the Heat Alarm REGULAR MAINTENANCE This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly e Test it at least once a week e Clean the Heat Alarm at least once a month gently vacuum the outside of the Heat Alarm using your household vacuum s soft brush attachment Test the Heat Alarm Never use water cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit e If the Heat Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt dust and or grime and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms replace the unit immediately e Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms See Locations to Avoid for Hea
20. ns of Heat Alarms 0 000 e eee eee ee 6 Limited Warranty 2s scc tetas ened sewn ciieneee be eaeewetawub es oan 6 2008 BRK Brands Inc All rights reserved Distributed by BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 www brkelectronics com www firstalert com INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing First Alert for your Heat Alarm needs You have purchased a state of the art Heat Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of increased temperatures that may be the result a fire Key features include 135 F Fixed Temperature Sensor Programmed to alarm when temperature reaches 135 F Interconnectable Can be interconnected with First Alert and BRK Smoke CO and Heat Alarms FIRE SAFETY TIPS Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations 1 Use smoking materials properly Never smoke in bed 2 Keep matches or lighters away from children 3 Store flammable materials in proper containers 4 Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don t overload electrical circuits 5 Keep stoves barbecue grills fireplaces and chimneys grease and debris free 6 Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended 7 Keep portable heaters and open flames like candles away from flammable materials 8 Don t let rubbish accumulate Keep alarms clean and test them weekly Replace alarms immediately if they are not working properly Heat and Smoke Ala
21. on scheme it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional heat detectors The additional areas lending themselves to protection with heat detectors are kitchen dining room attic finished or unfinished furnace room utility room basement and integral or attached garages For bedrooms the installation of a smoke detector is preferable to the installation of a heat detector The following recommendations reference location and usage of Smoke Alarms Heat Alarms are intended as supplemental safety devices Do not rely solely on Heat Alarms to alert you to fire NFPA 72 National Fire Code Smoke Alarms shall be installed in each separate sleeping room outside each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new construction Alarms shall be so arranged that operation of any one Alarm shall cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling Smoke Detection Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable The required number of Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required Smoke Alarms For this reason it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional Smoke Alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the basement bedrooms dining room furnac
22. r fan the heat away from the unit The alarm will reset automatically when it returns to normal operation NEVER ignore any alarm Read If Your Heat Alarm Sounds for more information on how to respond to an alarm Failure to respond can result in injury or death Test this Heat Alarm once a week If it ever fails to test correctly have it replaced immediately If the Alarm is not working properly it cannot alert you to a problem A CAUTION e Connect this Heat Alarm ONLY to other compatible units See Special Requirements for Interconnected Heat Alarms for details Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly DO NOT stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding It is loud to alert you in an emergency Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing When testing the unit step back when the horn starts sounding Do not paint over the Heat Alarm Paint may clog the openings to the sensor and prevent the Heat Alarm from operating properly HOW THIS HEAT ALARM WORKS This Heat Alarm monitors the air and when heat reaches the sensor it alarms The unit will alarm when the temperature reaches a fixed 135 F 57 C Heat Alarms are intended for use as supplemental safety devices with Smoke Alarms Heat Alarms are designed for use in areas where Smoke Alarms cannot be installed due to temp
23. rms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor and an additional one in the kitchen Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS HEAT ALARM IMPORTANT Read Recommended Locations for Heat Alarms and Locations to Avoid for Heat Alarms before beginning This unit monitors the air and when heat reaches its sensing chamber it alarms It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads This unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed maintained and located where heat can reach it and where all residents can hear it as described in this manual This unit will not sense gas smoke or flame It cannot prevent or extinguish fires Know Where To Install Your Heat Alarms See Recommended Locations For Heat Alarms and Locations To Avoid For Heat Alarms for details Know What Heat Alarms Can and Can t Do A Heat Alarm can help alert you to fire giving you precious time to escape It can only sound an alarm once heat reaches the sensor See Limitations of Heat Alarms for details Check Your Local Building Codes This Heat Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single family home It alone will not meet requirements for boarding houses apartment buildings hotels or motels See Special Compliance Considerations for details AWARN
24. sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations 5 Warehouses Commercial Buildings DO NOT use this Alarm in warehouses industrial or commercial buildings special purpose non residential buildings RVs boats or airplanes This Alarm is specifically designed for residential use and may not provide adequate protection in non residential applications LIMITATIONS OF HEAT ALARMS AWARNING This Heat Alarm is not a Smoke Alarm This unit is not suitable protection when used alone Do not use this unit as the only means of fire detection in a home This unit is intended for use as a supplement to Smoke Alarms A CAUTION Heat Alarms are not life safety devices Heat Alarms are intended for use as supplements to Smoke Alarms Because this unit cannot detect smoke carbon monoxide or other toxic gases do not rely solely on this Heat Alarm in a fire emergency Slow developing fires may produce smoke and toxic gasses without a significant increase in room temperatures For this reason Heat Alarms are only to be installed as supplementary protection with Smoke Alarms Heat Alarms cannot work without power AC powered Heat Alarms and Smoke Alarms cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason open fuse or circuit breaker failure along a power line or at a power station electrical fire that burns the electrical wires etc AC units with battery DC back up will operate if electricity fa
25. t Alarms for details 2 6 Make sure the Heat Alarm is receiving AC power Under normal operation the green light LED will shine continuously 7 If the green power indicator light does not light TURN OFF POWER TO THE JUNCTION BOX and recheck all connections If all connections are correct and the power indicator still does not light when you restore the power the unit should be replaced immediately 8 Test each Heat Alarm Press the Test button until you hear a brief acknowledge or feedback chirp The alarm will sound 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individually Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested ADANGER If any unit in the series does not alarm TURN OFF POWER and recheck connections If it does not alarm during testing when you restore power replace it immediately SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED HEAT ALARMS AWARNING e Failure to meet any of these requirements could damage the units and cause them to malfunction removing your protection Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand alone units especially if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling If any unit in the series senses heat all units will alarm IMPORTANT Interconnect units within a single family residence only Otherwise all house holds will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series Interconnec
26. ted units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and all requirements are met This unit is designed to be compatible with First Alert and BRK Smoke CO and Heat Alarms Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements e A maximum of 18 compatible Smoke Heat or CO Alarms may be interconnected To comply with NFPA limits no more than 12 of the 18 alarms may be Smoke Alarms e The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units e All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and NFPA 70 NEC Refer to NFPA Chapter 2 and or your local building code for further connection requirements A Unswitched 120V AC B To additional units Maximum 18 total 60 Hz source Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms 1 Heat Alarm 4 Wire Nut 2 Ceiling or Wall 5 Junction Box 3 Power Connector 6 Neutral Wire Wht 7 Interconnect Wire Orange 8 Hot Wire Blk IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM Heat Alarms may not operate properly because of a build up of dirt dust or grease on the Heat Alarm cover or installation in an improper location Clean the Heat Alarm as described in Regular Maintenance then test the Heat Alarm again If it fails to test properly when you use the test button or if the problem persists replace the Heat Alarm immediately e If you experience frequent non emergency alarms try relocating the Heat Alarm e If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible
27. the room are covered d Where the Distance Between Detectors Should Be Further Reduced The distance between detectors is based on data obtained from the spread of heat across a smooth ceiling Where the ceiling is not smooth the placement of the detector should be tailored to the situation For instance with open wood joists heat travels freely down the joist channels so that the maximum distance between detectors 50 ft 15 m may be permitted to be used However heat has trouble spreading across the joists so the distance in this direction should be 1 2 the distance allowed between detectors as shown in the illustration above Heat Alarms Recommended in New Home Construction and the distance to the wall is reduced to 12 1 2 ft 3 8 m Since 1 2 x 50 ft 15 m is 25 ft 7 6 m the distance between detectors across open wood joists should not exceed 25 ft 7 6 m as shown in Heat Alarms Recommended in New Home Construction and the distance to the wall is reduced 1 2 x 25 ft 7 6 m to 12 5 ft 3 8 m Paragraph 2 5 2 2 4 requires that detectors be mounted on the bottom of the joists and not up in joist channels Walls partitions doorways ceiling beams and open joists interrupt the normal flow of heat thus creating new areas to be protected 4 AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEAT AND SMOKE ALARMS NFPA Appendix A 2 5 2 2 While Chapter 2 does not require heat detectors as part of the basic protecti
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