BRK electronic HD6135FB - Manual (Page 2)

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The basic installation of this Heat Alarm is the similar whether you want to install one Heat Alarm, or intercon-
nect 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.
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.
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/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.
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.
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 135ºF (57ºC) or the micro-
processor detects a 15ºF (8.3ºC) 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
135ºF, providing quicker response to a potential fire.
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 develop-
ing 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/Silence Button
2. Remote Control “Eye”: Aim an infrared
remote control at the “Eye” on the Alarm
to test or silence the unit. (Works with
most infrared remote controls)
3. Air Vents
4. (Behind the Cover) Alarm Horn: 85dB
audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit
malfunction warning.
5. Heat Sensor
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HOW THIS HEAT ALARM WORKS
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 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.
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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The Parts of This Unit
1 Mounting Bracket
2 Mounting Slots and Screws
3 Locking Pins (break out of bracket)
4 Hot (Black) AC Wire
5 Neutral (White) AC Wire
6 Interconnect (Orange) Wire
7 Latch to Open Battery Compartment
8 Swing-Out Battery Compartment
9 Quick-Connect Power Connector
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.