Operating Guide

Model
HD6135FB
M08-0026-005 Q 11/12 Printed in Mexico
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
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his user’s manual contains important information
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bout your Heat Alarm’s operation. If you are installing
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his Heat Alarm for use by others, you must leave this
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anual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
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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.
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eep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they
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re not working properly. Heat and Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot
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lert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor,
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nd an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable
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eans of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS HEAT ALARM
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MPORTANT! Read “Recommended Locations for Heat Alarms” and
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Locations to Avoid for Heat Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors
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he air, and when heat reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give
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ou more time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an
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arly warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located
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here heat can reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described in
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his manual. This unit will not sense gas, smoke, or flame. It cannot prevent
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r extinguish fires.
Know Where To Install Your Heat Alarms
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ee “Recommended Locations For Heat Alarms” and “Locations To Avoid
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or Heat Alarms” for details.
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now What Heat Alarms Can and Can’t Do
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Heat Alarm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to
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scape. It can only sound an alarm once heat reaches the sensor.
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ee “Limitations of Heat Alarms” for details.
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heck Your Local Building Codes
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his Heat Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home. It
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lone will not meet requirements for boarding houses, apartment buildings,
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otels or motels. See “Special Compliance Considerations”
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or details.
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USER’S MANUAL
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LOCKING FEATURES
The locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the battery or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family
households where unauthorized battery or alarm removal is not a concern.
These Heat Alarms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Heat Alarm
to the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife, remove one or
both pins from the mounting bracket, depending on how many locking features you want to use.
To permanently remove either lock insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.
Locking Pin
TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Do not lock the battery compartment until you have activated the
battery and tested the battery back-up.
1. Activate the battery back-up by removing the
“Pull to Activate Battery Back-Up” tab.
DO NOT remove the battery activation until AC
power is turned on to conserve battery power.
2. Press the Test/Silence button until you hear a brief acknowledge (or
feedback) chirp. The alarm will sound: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
If the unit does not alarm during testing, DO
NOT lock the battery compartment! Install a
new battery and test again. If the Heat Alarm
still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
3. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife,
detach one locking pin from the mounting
bracket.
4. Push the locking pin through
the black dot on the label on
the back of the Heat Alarm.
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Once the Heat Alarm is installed, you must disconnect it from the AC power
before unlocking the battery compartment.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the
Heat Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.
Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,
injury or death.
Turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
1. Remove the Heat Alarm from the mounting bracket. If the unit is locked
to the bracket, see the section “To Unlock the Mounting Bracket.”
2. Disconnect the power connector by gently
prying it away from the back of the Heat Alarm.
3. Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head of
the locking pin, and gently pry it out of the battery
compartment lock. (If you plan to relock the
battery compartment, save the locking pin.)
4. To relock the battery compartment, close the
battery door and reinsert locking pin in lock.
5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of the Alarm, reattach the
Heat Alarm to the mounting bracket, and restore the power.
When replacing the battery, always test the Heat Alarm before relocking the
battery compartment.
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TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the
Heat Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.
Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,
injury or death.
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 Alarms with battery back-up. Finally, press
the test button to discharge the branch circuit.
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the mounting bracket pin and the
mounting bracket.
2. Pry the Heat Alarm away from the bracket by turning both the screw-
driver and the Heat Alarm counterclockwise (left) at the same time.
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from mounting bracket.
2. Insert the locking pin into the lock located on the pivoting hinge of the
battery door.
3. When you attach the Alarm to the mounting bracket, the locking pin’s
head will fit into a notch on the bracket.
Locking Features (Continued)
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is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
First Alert
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is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of BRK
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brand and First Alert
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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 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
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Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with
respect to battery.
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ECOMMENDED PLACEMENT, Continued
NFPA Standard 72 Appendix A-2-5.2.2.2 part c-d
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c) The Spacing of Detectors: Where a room is too large for protection
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y a single detector, several detectors should be used. It is important
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hat they be properly located so all parts of the room are covered.
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d) Where the Distance Between Detectors Should Be Further Reduced:
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he distance between detectors is based on data obtained from the
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pread of heat across a smooth ceiling. Where the ceiling is not smooth,
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he placement of the detector should be tailored to the situation.
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or instance, with open wood joists, heat travels freely down the joist
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hannels so that the maximum distance between detectors [50 ft (15 m)]
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ay be permitted to be used. However, heat has trouble spreading
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cross the joists, so the distance in this direction should be 1/2 the
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istance allowed between detectors, as shown in the illustration above
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“Heat Alarms Recommended in New Home Construction”) and the
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istance to the wall is reduced to 12-1/2 ft. (3.8 m). Since 1/2 x 50 ft.
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15 m) is 25 ft. (7.6 m), the distance between detectors across open
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ood joists should not exceed 25 ft. (7.6 m), as shown in “Heat Alarms
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ecommended in New Home Construction,” and the distance to the wall
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s reduced [1/2 x 25 ft. (7.6 m)] to 12.5 ft. (3.8 m). Paragraph 2-5.2.2.4
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equires that detectors be mounted on the bottom of the joists and not
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p in joist channels.
Walls, partitions, doorways, ceiling beams, and open joists interrupt the
normal flow of heat, thus creating new areas to be protected.
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEAT
AND SMOKE ALARMS
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FPA Appendix A-2-5.2.2: While Chapter 2 does not require heat detectors as
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art of the basic protection scheme, it is recommended that the householder
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onsider the use of additional heat detectors...The additional areas lending
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hemselves to protection with heat detectors are: kitchen, dining room, attic
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finished or unfinished), furnace room, utility room, basement and integral or
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ttached garages. For bedrooms, the installation of a smoke detector is
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referable to the installation of a heat detector.
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he following recommendations reference location and usage of Smoke
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larms. Heat Alarms are intended as supplemental safety devices.
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o not rely solely on Heat Alarms to alert you to fire.
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FPA 72 Chapter 29
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9.5.1* Required Detection.
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9.5.1.1* Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards for a
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pecific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke
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larms shall be installed as follows:
(1)*In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
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2)*Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft (6.4 m)
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f any door to a sleeping room, with the distance measured along a path
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f travel
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3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements
(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility),
including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics
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5)*In the living area(s) of a guest suite
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6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy
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small facility)
(Reprinted with permission from NFPA 72
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, National Fire Alarm and Signaling
Code Copyright © 2013 National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269.
This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the National
Fire Protection Association, on the referenced subject which is represented
only by the standard in its entirety), (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
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and NFPA 72
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are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection
Association, Inc., Quincy, MA 02269).
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moke Alarms shall be installed in each separate sleeping room, outside each
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leeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional
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tory of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl spaces
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nd unfinished attics.
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n new construction, Alarms shall be so arranged that operation of any one
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larm shall cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling.
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moke Detection-Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?
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he required number
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f Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those
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reas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required Smoke
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larms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the
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se of additional Smoke Alarms for those areas for increased protection.
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he additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace
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oom, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms.
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he installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or
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arages is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally
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xperience conditions that can result in improper operation.
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alifornia 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.
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dditional local building and regulatory codes may apply in your area.
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lways check compliance requirements before beginning any installation.
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
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his unit works best when it’s clean and nothing interferes with the sensor. If
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xposed to dirt, grease, extreme temperatures not caused by fire (especially in
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ttics where daily temperatures can exceed the 135º F (57º C) alarm level or
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igh humidity, it may sound “unwanted” alarms. If Heat Alarms are installed
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here heat can’t reach them–like in “dead air spaces” or near fans–they may
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ot be able to provide an early enough warning in case of fire.
For best performance, do not install the Heat Alarm:
In a location where it could be easily triggered when
using your remote to operate your TV, VCR, or other
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emote controlled appliances.
• Where temperatures are regularly below –20º F (–29º C) or above 115º F
(46º C), including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, or porches.
• 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.
• 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.
• In “dead air” spaces. Install units according to “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces”.
• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical
“noise” can interfere with the sensor.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
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he following recommendations reference location and usage of Smoke
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larms. Heat Alarms are only intended as supplemental safety devices.
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o not rely solely on Heat Alarms to alert you to fire.
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his unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection
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ystems in places housing many people—like apartment buildings,
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ondominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term health
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are facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any
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ind—even if they were once single-family homes. It is not a suitable
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ubstitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses, industrial
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acilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-residential
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uildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems.
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epending on the building codes in your area, this unit may be used to
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rovide additional protection in these facilities.
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or your reference: The following is information on Smoke Alarm usage
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n various residences and institutions.
The following information applies to all five types of buildings listed below:
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n new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC
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owered Smoke Alarms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can
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e used in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to
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FPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local
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uilding codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection
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equirements 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 sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
ordinances/regulations.
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. Warehouses/Commercial Buildings:
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O NOT use this Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial buildings,
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pecial-purpose non-residential buildings, RVs, boats, or airplanes. This Alarm
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s specifically designed for residential use, and may not provide adequate
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rotection in non-residential applications.
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IMITATIONS OF HEAT ALARMS
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his Heat Alarm is not a Smoke Alarm. This unit is not suitable protection
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hen used alone. Do not use this unit as the only means of fire detection
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n a home. This unit is intended for use as a supplement to Smoke
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larms.
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eat 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 fails, 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.
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eat Alarms cannot sense fires if the heat does not reach them. Heat
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rom fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors
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ay not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm. That is why one
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nit should be installed on every floor, in the attic, basement and garage and
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nly 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. Interconnected 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 not operating properly. In no case should it be used for more than 10 years.
120V AC/DC POWERED 135ºF FIXED AND
15ºF/MINUTE RATE-OF-RISE HEAT ALARM
WITH BATTERY BACK-UP
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This device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents.
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moke Alarms specifically designed for the hearing impaired,
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hich feature devices like flashing strobe lights, are available
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o alert the hearing impaired in case of fire.
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Installation of this Heat Alarm must conform to the electrical
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odes in your area; Articles 210 and 300.3 (B) of the National
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lectrical Code (NFPA 70), NFPA 72, NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI);
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BC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building
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odes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be performed
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y a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may
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esult 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 or battery power to operate.
If the AC power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm to
operate for a limited time. If AC power fails and the battery is
dead or missing, 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, use the Silence
Feature by using an IR remote control or by pressing the
Test/Silence button or 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.
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est this Heat Alarm once a week. If it ever fails to test correctly,
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ave it replaced immediately! If the Alarm is not working properly,
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t cannot alert you to a problem.
• 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.
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The Mounting Bracket:
To remove the mounting bracket from the Heat
Alarm base, hold the 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.
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he Power Connector:
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he power connector plugs into a power input block on
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he Heat Alarm. It supplies the unit with AC power.
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The black wire is “hot.”
• The white wire is neutral.
• 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.
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The Parts of This Unit
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Mounting Bracket
2 Mounting Slots and Screws
3 Locking Pins (break out of bracket)
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Hot (Black) AC Wire
5 Neutral (White) AC Wire
6 Interconnect (Orange) Wire
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Latch to Open Battery Compartment
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Swing-Out Battery Compartment
9 Quick-Connect Power Connector
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he basic installation of this Heat Alarm is the similar whether you want to
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nstall one Heat Alarm, or interconnect more than one Heat Alarm. If you
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re interconnecting more than one Heat Alarm, you MUST read “Special
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equirements for Interconnected Heat Alarms” below before you begin
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nstallation.
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.
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. Remove the mounting bracket from the base. Position the screw slots
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n the mounting bracket over the screws in the junction box. Tighten
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he screws.
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. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to the household wiring.
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mproper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the
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ower connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a
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on-functioning Alarm.
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.
The Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 60°. Turn the Alarm
clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.
5. Check all connections.
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.
6. Make sure the Heat Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal
operation, the green light (LED) will shine continuously.
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. If the green power indicator light does not light, TURN OFF POWER TO
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HE JUNCTION BOX and recheck all connections. If all connections are
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orrect and the power indicator still does not light when you restore the
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ower, the unit should be replaced immediately.
8. Test each Heat Alarm. Press the Test/Silence 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.
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f any unit in the series does not alarm, TURN OFF POWER and recheck
c
onnections. If it does not alarm during testing when you restore power,
r
eplace it immediately.
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PECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED HEAT ALARMS
•
Failure to meet any of these requirements could damage the units
a
nd cause them to malfunction, removing your protection.
I
nterconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone
u
nits, especially if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling. If any unit
i
n the series senses heat, all units will alarm.
I
nterconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all house-
h
olds will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series.
I
nterconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and
a
ll requirements are met. This unit is designed to be compatible with:
F
irst Alert
®
S
moke Alarm Model SA520 and BRK
®
S
moke Alarm Models
9
120, 9120B, SC6120B, SC9120B, 7010, 7010B, 7020B, SC7010B,
S
C7010BV; BRK
®
C
O Alarm Models CO5120BN, CO5120PDBN;
B
RK
®
H
eat Alarm Models HD6135F and HD6135FB; BRK
®
A
uxiliary
D
evices Models RM4 (Relay Module), SL177 (Strobe Light).
See www.brkelectronics.com for most current interconnect list.
I
nterconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:
•
A maximum of 18 compatible Smoke, Heat or CO Alarms may be
i
nterconnected. To comply with NFPA limits, no more than 12 of the
1
8 alarms may be Smoke Alarms.
• The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units.
•
All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and NFPA 70 (NEC).
R
efer to NFPA, Chapter 2 and/or your local building code for further
c
onnection requirements.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS HEAT ALARM
THE PARTS OF THIS HEAT ALARM
T
his 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).
R
ead “Recommended Locations For Heat Alarms” and “Locations to Avoid For Heat Alarms” before you begin installation.
T
ools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS
S
TAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:
• 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
i
nterconnect only.
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NTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
S
trip off about 1/2” (12 mm) of the plastic coating on the orange
w
ire 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 the orange
interconnect wire. Damage may result.
•
Never cross-connect hot and neutral wires between interconnected
A
larms. Damage will result.
S
TAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:
• If you are only installing one Heat Alarm, restore power to the
junction box.
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NTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
• 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.
6
7
8
4
3
1
5
4
3
1
5
2
A
B
}
}
A. Unswitched 120VAC
60 Hz source
B
. To additional units; Maximum = 18 total
(Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms)
1
. Heat Alarm
2. Ceiling or Wall
3. Power Connector
4
. Wire Nut
5. Junction Box
6. Neutral Wire (Wht)
7
. Interconnect Wire
(Orange)
8. Hot Wire (Blk)
Fixed Temperature and Rate-of-Rise.
This Heat Alarm monitors the air and when heat reaches the sensor, it alarms.
The unit will alarm either when the temperature reaches a fixed 135º F (57º C) or
the microprocessor detects a 15º F (8.3º C) per minute rate of rise temperature
change. This allows the unit to sense a heat rise and alarm prior to reaching the
fixed temperature of 135º F (57º C), providing quicker response to a potential fire.
H
eat Alarms are intended for use as supplemental safety devices with Smoke
A
larms. Heat Alarms are designed for use in areas where Smoke Alarms
c
annot be installed due to temperature and environmental conditions, as in
u
nheated garages and crawl spaces. A Heat Alarm can only give early warning
o
f a developing fire if it is properly installed and maintained and located where
h
eat can reach it. The unit will not sense gas, smoke or flame. Heat Alarms
c
annot prevent or extinguish fires.
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/Silence Button
2
. Remote Control “Eye”: Aim an infrared
r
emote control at the “Eye” on the Alarm
t
o test or silence the unit. (Works with
m
ost infrared remote controls.)
3
. Air Vents
4
. (Behind the Cover) Alarm Horn: 85 dB
a
udible alarm for test, alarm, and unit
m
alfunction warning.
5. Heat Sensor
1
2
3
4
5
HOW THIS HEAT ALARM WORKS
M
ALFUNCTION
(
Unit MUST be
r
eplaced)
L
ED flashes RED
r
apidly three times, in
s
ync with three horn
“
chirps”, once every
m
inute
Horn “chirps” three
times, in sync with
three LED flashes
A
LARM CONDITION*
(
Initiating Unit)
L
ED flashes RED, the
s
ame pattern as the
h
orn
Audible alarm:
3 beeps, pause,
repeating horn pattern
A
C POWER ON
(
Normal operation)
L
ED shines GREEN
c
ontinuously
S
ilent; no audible
a
larm
RESUME AC POWER
GREEN LED turns ON
Horn “chirps” one time
to signal resumption of
AC power
Condition LED Horn
L
ATCHING ALARM
A
CTIVE** (Under AC
o
r DC Power)
LED flashes RED once
every 5 seconds
S
ilent; no audible
a
larm
A
LARM SILENCE LED flashes RED once
e
very 5 seconds
No signal
L
OW BATTERY
G
REEN LED flashes
o
nce every minute
H
orn “chirps” once
p
er minute, in sync
w
ith LED. NOTE: If the
b
attery is VERY LOW,
t
he horn may either
c
hirp once per
s
econd, or sound
c
ontinuously
D
C POWER
(
Battery back-up
a
ctive)
L
ED flashes GREEN
o
nce per minute while
b
attery powers unit
O
ne horn “chirp” to
s
ignal loss of AC
p
ower
D
URING TESTING
(
Under AC or DC
p
ower)
L
ED flashes RED, the
s
ame pattern as the
h
orn
A
udible alarm:
3
beeps, pause,
r
epeating horn pattern
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NDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS
*When any Heat Alarm in an interconnected series triggers an alarm, its red LED
will flash rapidly. The red LEDs will not flash on any remaining alarms in the
series. This feature helps responders identify which unit(s) triggered the alarm.
*
*The Latching Alarm indicator is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm
l
evels of heat. After heat levels drop below alarm levels, the LED begins to flash
R
ED once every 5 seconds. See “The Latching Alarm Indicator” for details.
R
EGULAR MAINTENANCE
T
his unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there
a
re a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
•
Test it at least once a week.
• 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.
• If the Heat Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or
g
rime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the
u
nit immediately.
•
Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Locations
t
o Avoid for Heat Alarms” for details.
• When the battery becomes weak, the Heat Alarm unit will “chirp” about
once a minute (the low battery warning). You should replace the battery
immediately to continue your protection.
C
hoosing a replacement battery:
Your Heat Alarm’s battery back-up requires one standard 9V battery. The
following batteries are acceptable as replacements. This list supplements
the list on the Heat Alarm battery door: Eveready #522 (Energizer); Duracell
#MN1604, MX1604 (Ultra). You may also use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife
U9VL-J, U9VL-J-P for longer service life between battery changes. These
batteries are available at many local retail stores.
• Always use the exact batteries specified by this User’s Manual.
DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. Clean the battery contacts and
also those of the device prior to battery installation. Install batteries
correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Please dispose of or recycle used batteries properly, following any
local regulations. Consult your local waste management authority
or recycling organization to find an electronics recycling facility in
your area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE. BATTERIES
MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.
• Keep battery out of reach of children. In the event a battery is
swallowed, immediately contact your poison control center, your
physician, or the National Battery Ingestion hotline at 202-625-3333
as serious injury may occur.
Actual service life depends on the Heat Alarm and the environment in which it
is installed. Constant exposures to high or low temperatures or high humidity
may reduce battery life. All the batteries specified above are acceptable
replacement batteries for this unit. Use of a different battery may have a
detrimental effect on Alarm operation. Regardless of the manufacturer’s
suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the
unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).
WEEKLY TESTING
• 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).
• 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.
• DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding.
Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. 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.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL WEEKLY TEST/SILENCE
FEATURE
Using the VOLUME or CHANNEL buttons on most remote controls, you can
test or silence this Alarm from up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) away.
To Test (or Silence) the Alarm:
1. Make sure you have a clear path between you and the alarm, free of any
obstructions.
2. Point the remote at the front of the Alarm.
3. Press the VOLUME or CHANNEL button for at least 2 seconds. You will
hear a brief acknowledge “chirp” when the Alarm receives the test (or
silence) command.
If the Alarm does not respond to your remote control:
• You may be standing too far away.
• Your remote may not be compatible.
• You did not hold the button on your remote for at least 2 seconds.
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F THIS HEAT ALARM SOUNDS
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
D
uring an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:
3
beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
•
If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you
o
f a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate
a
ttention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result
i
n injury or death.
•
Never disconnect the AC power or remove the battery back-up to
q
uiet an unwanted alarm. Disconnecting the power disables the
a
larm so it cannot sense heat. This will remove your protection.
•
If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source
o
f the heat, get everyone out of the house immediately.
•
E
LECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the power
c
onnector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical
s
hock, serious injury or death.
When an interconnected system of units is in alarm, the Red 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
• Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to get dressed or
collect anything.
• Feel doors with the 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.
•
Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
T
ake short, shallow breaths.
•
Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and do a head
c
ount to make sure everybody got out safely.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
Give your address, then your name.
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURES
I
f you are absolutely certain the alarm is caused by a non-emergency,
n
on-fire situation, you may use the Silence Feature to silence the Alarm.
T
he Silence Feature on this unit can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for
u
p to 15 minutes.
T
he Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a
p
roblem.
The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the Alarm horn. It will
not extinguish a fire.
To temporarily silence the alarm:
1. Option 1: Press the Test/Silence button on the cover of the Heat Alarm
that initiated the alarm.*
2
.
O
ption 2: Point a universal IR remote control at the Heat Alarm that initiated
t
he alarm* and press the channel or volume button until the alarm is silent.
(
See “Using the Remote Control Weekly Test/Silence Feature” for details).
A
n acknowledge tone will be issued by the Alarm to let you know that the
s
ilence command has been received.
*
To silence Heat Alarms in an interconnected series:
T
o silence multiple Alarms in an interconnected series, you must press the
T
est/Silence button on the unit(s) that triggered the alarm. Pressing the Test/
S
ilence button on a unit that did not trigger the alarm will only silence that
A
larm.
NOTE: The red light under the Silence button on the initiating alarm will flash
in sync with the horn. The red light will be off on all other Heat Alarms.
If any unit will not silence and no heat is present install a new battery and
re-test it. If it still will not silence, the unit should be replaced immediately.
LOW BATTERY SILENCE FEATURE
If AC power is on, briefly press the Test/Silence button or use a Remote
Control to silence the low battery “chirp” for up to 8 hours. A brief “chirp” will
let you know that the Alarm has accepted the Low Battery Silence command.
The Alarm will continue to operate as long as AC power is supplied. However,
replace the battery as soon as possible, to maintain protection in event of a
power outage.
“LATCHING ALARM” INDICATOR
GARAGE

BEDROOM
B
EDROOM
H
ALL
L
IVING ROOM
KITCHEN
B
ASEMENT
B
EDROOM
LATCHING ALARM: 
Unit was exposed 
to alarm levels of Smoke
o
r Heat
LATCHING NOT ACTIVATED: 
U
nit was not exposed 
to alarm levels of Smoke
or Heat
KEY:
T
he Latching Alarm Indicator is activated after an Alarm is exposed to
a
larm levels of heat. After heat levels drop below alarm levels, the red LED
w
ill begin to flash once every 5 seconds. It will continue to flash or “latch”
u
ntil you clear it using the Test/Silence button. Press and hold the
T
est/Silence button until the horn sounds.
T
his feature helps emergency responders, investigators, or service technicians
i
dentify which unit(s) in your home were exposed to alarm levels of heat. This
can help investigators pinpoint the initiating alarm.
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.
I
F YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
Heat Alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak
batteries, 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,” and install a fresh battery, 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.
•
If you hear a “chirp” once a minute, replace the battery.
• If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms try relocating the
Heat Alarm.
•
If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or
r
elocating the Heat Alarm. The cover may be dirty.
• If the alarm does not sound during testing, make sure it is receiving
AC power from the household current.
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.
I
f the Heat Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty,
p
lease see “How to Obtain Warranty Service” in the Limited Warranty.
D
o not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
1
20V AC
~ 6
0 Hz
0
.07Amps
Please record Date and Where Purchased:
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RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT
Heat Alarms Recommended in New Home Construction
• The recommended location for a Heat Alarm is at the center of the ceil-
ing. At this location, the Heat Alarm is closest to all areas of the room.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Reduced spacing may be required due to factors such as exposed
joists, drafts, ceiling heights greater than 10 feet (3 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.
GARAGE
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
H
ALL
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
BASEMENT
B
EDROOM
INTERCONNECTED HEAT ALARMS IN
GARAGES, KITCHENS, UTILITY/LAUNDRY
ROOMS, FURNACE ROOMS AND CRAWL
SPACES AND ONLY AS A SUPPLEMENT TO
SMOKE ALARMS.
F
OR MAXIMUM PROTECTION USE
INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS WITH
BATTERY BACK-UP AS SHOWN.
25 ft.
(7.8 m)
25 ft.
(7.8 m)
25 ft.
(7.8 m)
50 ft.
(15 m)
25 ft.
(7.8 m)
12.5 ft.
(3.8 m)
12.5 ft.
(3.8 m)
Heat Alarms should be mounted on the bottom
of the joists and not up in the joist channels.
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 –10º F and 100º F (–23º C and 38º C).
For National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) information, see “Agency
Placement Recommendations for Heat Alarms and Smoke Alarms.”
M
ake sure the Alarm is not receiving excessive noisy power. Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit, power from a
g
enerator or solar power, light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessive noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm.
C
ONFORMS TO
UL STD 539
F
CC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
r
adio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
t
he instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
H
owever, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
p
articular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
r
adio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
m
ent off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
o
ne or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of
the receiver.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
W
arning: Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly approved
b
y First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate
t
he equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.