BRK electronic Heat ALarm HD6135F - Manual

Model
HD6135F
M08-0193-001 P 08/08 Printed in Mexico
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Install This Heat Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How This Heat Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
How To Install This Heat Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
If You Suspect a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Understanding the Indicator Lights and Alarm Horn Patterns . . . . . . . . .4
If This Heat Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Responding To An Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Recommended Locations For Heat Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Locations To Avoid For Heat Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Limitations of Heat Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
© 2008 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc.
3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
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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:
135º F Fixed Temperature Sensor–Programmed to alarm when temperature
reaches 135º 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 Alarms 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.
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USER’S MANUAL
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
120V AC POWERED
135ºF FIXED TEMPERATURE HEAT ALARM
120V AC ~ 60 Hz
0.05 Amps
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user’s manual contains important information
about your Heat Alarm’s operation. If you are installing
this Heat Alarm for use by others, you must leave this
manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
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.
The Power Connector:
The power connector plugs into a power input block on
the Heat Alarm. It supplies the unit with AC power.
• 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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1 Mounting Slot and Screw
2 Junction Box
3 Mounting Bracket
4 Alignment arrow on Alarm
5 Mounting Slot and Screw
6 Wire strip gauge
7 Hot (Black) AC Wire
8 Neutral (White) AC Wire
9 Interconnect (Orange) Wire
10 Mounting post
11 Mounting slots in mounting bracket
12 Turn this way to attach to bracket
13 Turn this way to remove from bracket
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 begin
installation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
• 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.
Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all house-
holds will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series.
Interconnected 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:
• 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.
• The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units.
• 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.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS HEAT ALARM
THE PARTS OF 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.
FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS
STAND-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
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 the orange
interconnect wire. Damage may result.
• Never cross-connect hot and neutral wires between interconnected
Alarms. Damage will result.
STAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:
• If you are only installing one Heat Alarm, restore power to the
junction box.
INTERCONNECTED 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.
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A. Unswitched 120V AC
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)
This Heat Alarm monitors the air and when heat reaches the sensor, it alarms.
The unit will alarm when the temperature reaches a fixed 135º F (57º 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 temperature 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.
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 THIS HEAT ALARM WORKS
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.
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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.
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:
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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
grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the
unit immediately.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Locations
to Avoid for Heat Alarms” for details.
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.
• If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms try relocating the
Heat Alarm.
• If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or
relocating 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.
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.
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
MALFUNCTION
(Unit MUST be
replaced) LED flashes GREEN
rapidly three times, in
sync with three horn
“chirps”, once every
minute Horn “chirps” three
times, in sync with
three LED flashes
ALARM CONDITION*
(Initiating Unit) LED flashes GREEN,
the same pattern as
the horn Audible alarm:
3 beeps, pause,
repeating horn pattern
AC POWER ON
(Normal operation) LED shines GREEN
continuously Silent; no audible
alarm
RESUME AC POWER GREEN LED turns ON Horn “chirps” one time
to signal resumption of
AC power
Condition LED Horn
DURING TESTING LED flashes GREEN,
the same pattern as
the horn Audible alarm:
3 beeps, pause,
repeating horn pattern
UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS
*When any Heat Alarm in 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the heat, get everyone out of the house immediately.
• 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
• 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).
Take short, shallow breaths.
• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and do a head
count 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.
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.”
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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
ceiling. 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.
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 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.
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 protection 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, furnace
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.
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 daily temperatures can exceed the 135º F (57º 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:
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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.
GARAGE
BEDROOM BEDROOM
HALL LIVING ROOM KITCHEN
BASEMENT
BEDROOM
INTERCONNECTED HEAT ALARMS IN
GARAGES, KITCHENS, UTILITY/LAUNDRY
ROOMS, FURNACE ROOMS AND CRAWL
SPACES AND ONLY AS A SUPPLEMENT TO
SMOKE ALARMS.
FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION USE
INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS WITH
BATTERY BACK-UP AS SHOWN.
12.5 ft.
(3.8 m) 25 ft.
(7.8 m)
25 ft.
(7.8 m)
50 ft.
(15 m)
25 ft.
(7.8 m)
25 ft.
(7.8 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.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
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.
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
requirements 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.
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.
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.
LIMITATIONS OF HEAT ALARMS
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.
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 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.
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. 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.
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 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
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UL 539
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