BRK electronic UL539 - Manual (Page 6)

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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