BRK electronic HD6135F User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

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GARAGE

BEDROOM

HALL

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

ASEMENT

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)

120V AC POWERED

135ºF FIXED TEMPERATURE HEAT ALARM

120V AC ~ 60 Hz

.05 Amps

MPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This user’s manual contains important information about your Heat Alarm’s operation. If you are installing

his Heat Alarm for use by others, you must leave this

t manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.

08-0193-001

ABLE OF CONTENTS

ntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

ire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

efore You Install This Heat Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

ow This Heat Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

ow To Install This Heat Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

eekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

If You Suspect a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

nderstanding the Indicator Lights and Alarm Horn Patterns . . . . . . . . .4

If This Heat Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

esponding To An Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

hat To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ecommended Locations For Heat Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

ocations To Avoid For Heat Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

pecial Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

imitations of Heat Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

imited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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onsumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005

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INTRODUCTION

hank you for choosing First Alert

urchased a state-of-the-art Heat Alarm designed to provide you with early

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STANDARD

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

ollow safety rules and pre

F materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away

rom children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep

lectrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits;

5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fir ree; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep

ortable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable

p materials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.

Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they

re not working properly. Heat and Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot

lert you to a fire

a and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable

eans of escape fro

. Keep at least one working fire

vent hazard

m an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.

ous situations: 1) Use smoking

places and chimneys grease- and debris-

extinguisher on every floor,

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

“

he air, and when heat reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give

t you more time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an

arly warning of developing fir

here heat can reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described in

w this manual. This unit will not sense gas, smoke, or flame. It cannot prevent

r extinguish fires.

now Where To Install Your Heat Alarms

ee “Recommended Locations For Heat Alarms” and “Locations To

S For Heat Alarms” for details.

now What Heat Alarm

Heat Alarm can help alert you to fire

A escape. It can only sound an alarm once heat reaches the sensor.

ee “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

lone will not meet requirements for boarding houses, apartment buildings,

a hotels or motels. See “Special Compliance Considerations”

• 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

t the hearing impair

to aler

• 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 (NFP 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

• pr

otection 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 alar protection. In the case of a true unwanted alarm, press the Test button or fan the heat away fr automatically when it r

• NEVER ignore any alarm. Read “If Your Heat Alarm Sounds” for mor 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 har back when the hor

Do not paint over the Heat Alar

• the sensor and pr

mation on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to

e infor

es if it is installed, maintained and located

s Can and Can’t

, giving you pre

ed in case of fire.

A 70), NFP

A 72, NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI);

m. Doing so will disable the unit and r

om the unit. The alarm will reset

mal operation.

ns to nor

etur

n star

event the Heat Alar

m your hearing. When testing the unit, step

ts sounding.

m. Paint may clog the openings to

om operating pr

m fr

cious time to

for details.

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HOW THIS HEAT ALARM WORKS

This Heat Alarm monitors the air and when heat reaches the sensor, it alarms.

he unit will alarm when the temperature reaches a fixed 135º F (57º C).

eat Alarms are intended for use as supplemental safety devices

H with Smoke Alarms. Heat Alarms are designed for use in areas where

moke Alarms cannot be installed due to temperature and environmental

onditions, as in unheated garages and crawl spaces. A Heat Alarm can

c only give early warning of a developing fire if it is properly installed and

aintained and located where heat can reach it. The unit will not sense

as, smoke or flame. Heat Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires.

This Heat Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences.

t 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,

nd unit malfunction warning.

4. Heat Sensor

HOW TO INSTALL THIS HEAT ALARM

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).

T 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.

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

enerator or solar power, light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessive noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm.

HE PARTS OF THIS HEAT ALARM

The Mounting Bracket:

o remove the mounting bracket from the Heat

larm base, hold the Heat Alarm base firmly and

A twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise. The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box.

t has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes.

The Power Connector:

he power connector plugs into a power input block on

he Heat Alarm. It supplies the unit with AC power.

The black wir

• The white wire is neutral.

•

e is “hot.”

• The orange wire is used for interconnect.

If you need to remove the power connector, disconnect

C power at the electrical panel; insert a flat screwdriver

lade between the power connector and the security

b tab inside the power input block. Gently pry back the

ab and pull the connector free.

he basic installation of this Heat Alarm is the similar whether you want to

nstall one Heat Alarm, or interconnect more than one Heat Alarm. If you

i are interconnecting more than one Heat Alarm, you MUST read “Special

ments for Interconnected Heat Alarms” below before you begin

equire

nstallation.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you

ill install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning

nstallation. Failure

i in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

. Remove the mounting bracket from the base. Position the screw slots

n the mounting bracket over the screws in the junction box. Tighten

he screws.

to turn

the power before

off

installation may re

THESE INSTALLATION STEPS

sult

2. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to the household wiring.

mproper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the

ower connector will cause damage to the Alarm

p non-functioning Alarm.

and may lead to a

STAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:

• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in he junction box.

t Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the

• unction box.

ck the orange wire

• nterconnect only

NTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:

about 1/2” (12 mm) of the plastic coating on the orange

trip off

S wire on the power connector.

• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in he junction box.

t Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the

•

junction box.

•

Connect the orange wir

ire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting.

w Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the junction box to the orange

connect wir

inter

oss-connect hot and neutral wir

Never cr

•

larms. Damage will re

inside the junction box. It is used for

e on the power connector to the inter

e. Damage may r

sult.

esult.

es between inter

connect

connected

3. Plug the power connector into the back of the Heat Alarm. osition the base of the Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn

Turn the Alarm clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.

. Check all connections.

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.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not restore power until all Heat

ms are completely installed. Restoring power before installation is

Alar complete may r

WEEKL

• 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 builtin 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 hor

It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working

operly

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

Y corr

ONL

esult in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

Y TESTING

ts sounding.

n star

ess and hold the test button until the alarm sends a test command

ect way to test the Heat Alarm.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-fr are 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. T 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, r unit immediately

Relocate the unit if it sounds fr

• to Avoid for Heat Alarms” for details.

est the Heat Alarm. Never use water

equent unwanted alarms. See “Locations

2 3 4

ee as possible, but there

, cleaners or solvents

eplace the

. Make sure the Heat Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal

operation, the green light (LED) will shine continuously.

. If the green power indicator light does not light,

HE JUNCTION BOXand re

ect and the power indicator still does not light when you restore the

corr

ower, the unit should be replaced immediately.

st each Heat Alarm. Pre

. T

cknowledge (or feedback) chirp. The alarm will sound: 3 beeps, pause,

beeps, pause.

When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each

nit 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

onnections. If it does not alarm

c replace it immediately.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED HEAT ALARMS

Failure to meet any of these requirements could damage the units

• nd cause them to malfunction, removing your protection.

Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of fire than stand-alone

nits, especially if a fire

n the series senses heat, all units will alarm.

onnect units within a single family residence only

nterc

olds will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series.

h Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and

ll requirements are met. This unit is designed to be compatible with

nterconnected units must meet ALL of the following r

irst Alert

nd BRK

maximum of 18 compatible Smoke, Heat or CO Alarms may be

•

interconnected. To comply with NFPA limits, no more than 12 of the

8 alarms may be Smoke Alarms.

1 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 NFP

onnection requirements.

Unswitched 120V AC

60 Hz source

1. Heat Alarm

2. Ceiling or Wall

3. Power Connector

starts in a remote ar

A, Chapter 2 and/or your local building code for further

IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM

Heat Alarms may not operate properly because of a build-up of dirt, dust or

ease on the Heat Alarm cover

gr 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

elocating the Heat Alar

• If the alarm does not sound during testing, make sure it is receiving AC

Always dischar Heat Alarm. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery from Heat Alarms with battery back-up. Finally, press the test button to discharge the branch circuit.

Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!

If the Heat Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty, please see “How to Obtain Warranty Service” in the Limited Warranty.

om the household cur

power fr

ge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC

1 Mounting Slot and Screw

Junction Box

Mounting Bracket

Alignment arrow on Alarm

4 5 Mounting Slot and Screw 6 Wire strip gauge 7 Hot (Black) AC Wire

Neutral (White) AC Wire

Interconnect (Orange) Wire

9 10 Mounting post 11 Mounting slots in mounting bracket

2 Turn this way to attach to bracket

3 Turn this way to remove from bracket

URN OFF POWER TO

check all connections. If all connections are

st button until you hear a brief

ss the Te

during testing when you re

ea of the dwelling. If any unit

. Otherwise all house

moke, CO and Heat Alarms.

o additional units; Maximum = 18 total

(Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms)

4. Wire Nut

5. Junction Box

6. Neutral Wire (Wht)

7. Interconnect Wire (Orange)

Hot Wir

, or installation in an impr

m. The cover may be dirty.

ent.

equirements:

e (Blk)

oper location. Clean

store power,

UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS AND ALARM HORN PATTERNS

ondition LED Horn

AC POWER ON (Normal operation)

RESUME AC POWER

URING TESTING

ALARM CONDITION

Initiating Unit)

(

ALFUNCTION

M (Unit MUST be

eplaced)

*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 t

he series. This feature helps responders identify which unit(s) triggered the alarm.

F THIS HEAT ALARM SOUNDS

LED shines GREEN continuously

GREEN LED turns ON

LED flashes GREEN,

he same pattern as

he horn

LED flashes GREEN,

he same pattern as

t the horn

ED flashes GREEN

L rapidly three times, in

ync with three horn

chirps”, once every

“ minute

Silent; no audible alarm

orn “chirps” one time

o signal resumption of

t AC power

udible alarm:

beeps, pause,

3 repeating horn pattern

Audible alarm:

beeps, pause,

3 repeating horn pattern

Horn “chirps” three

imes, in sync with

t three LED flashes

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

• f a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate

o attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result

n 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

• f the heat, get everyone out of the house immediately.

•

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the power

onnector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical

hock, serious injury or death.

hen an interconnected system of units is in alarm, the Green LED on the

nit(s) that initiated the alarm will flash in sync with the horn. The LED will not

lash on any remaining units.

HAT 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

•

ollect anything.

• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.

f a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors

nd windows closed, unless you must escape through them.

a Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (pr

•

ke short, shallow breaths.

eet 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.

•

ive your address, then your name.

G Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.

• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.

•

RECOMMENDED LOCA

TIONS FOR HEA

In Single-Family Residences.

For minimum coverage, BRK Brands, Inc. recommends you install Heat

larms in any area not suitable for smoke alarms such as garages, kitchens,

A utility/laundry rooms, furnace rooms and crawl spaces. Install where temperatures normally remain between –10º F and 100º F (–23º C and 38º C).

or National Fire

F Placement Recommendations for Heat Alarms and Smoke Alarms.”

RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT

Heat Alar

tection Association (NFPA) information, see “Agency

Pro

s Recommended in New Home Constru

ferably damp).

ction

T ALARMS

AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEAT AND SMOKE ALARMS

NFPA Appendix A-2-5.2.2: While Chapter 2 does not require heat detectors as

art of the basic protection scheme, it is recommended that the householder

onsider the use of additional heat detectors...The additional areas lending

c themselves to protection with heat detectors are: kitchen, dining room, attic

finished or unfinished), furnace room, utility room, basement and integral or

(

ttached garages. For bedrooms, the installation of a smoke detector is

a preferable to the installation of a heat detector.

The following recommendations reference location and usage of Smoke

larms. Heat Alarms are intended as supplemental safety devices.

A Do not rely solely on Heat Alarms to alert you to fire.

FPA 72 (National Fire Code)

moke Alarms shall be installed in each separate sleeping room, outside each

S 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

nd unfinished attics.

n new construction, Alarms shall be so arranged that operation of any one

larm shall cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling.

moke 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

larms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the

A use of additional Smoke Alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace

oom, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms.

r The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally

xperience conditions that can result in improper operation.

California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)

arly warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection

quipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A Smoke Alarm

e installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside bedrooms),

nd Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,

itchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage

k rooms, basements, and attached garages.

Additional local building and regulatory codes may apply in your area.

lways check compliance r

Specific requirements for Heat or Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to

tate and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for

urrent requirements in your area. If you install AC or AC/DC units, it is recom-

c mended they be interconnected for added protection. Interconnect Smoke and

eat Alarms for added protection.

equirements before beginning any installation.

LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR HEAT ALARMS

his unit works best when it’s clean and nothing interferes with the sensor. If

T exposed to dirt, grease, extreme temperatures not caused by fire (especially in

ttics where

igh humidity, it may sound “unwanted” alarms. If Heat Alarms are installed

h where heat can’t reach them–like in “dead air spaces” or near fans–they may

ot be able to provide an early enough warning in case of fire.

or best performance, do not install the Heat Alarm:

• Where temperatures are regularly below –20º F (–29º C) or above 115º F

•

VOIDING 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

ocations for Heat Alarms” (re

or wall mounting(if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Heat Alarms

hould be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) fro

s the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.

PECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS

he following re

T Alarms. Heat Alarms are only intended as supplemental safety devices. Do not r

his unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire

T systems in places housing many people—like apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term health

are

c kind—even if they were once single-family homes. It is not a suitable substitute for complete fir

acilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-residential

f buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your ar

p For your reference: The following is information on Smoke Alarm usage

n various residences and institutions.

he 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

owere

p 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

uilding codes, or consult your Fire

b requirements in buildings not defined as “households.”

. Single-Family Residence:

ingle family home, townhouse. It is re

S installed on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each bedroom hallway.

daily temperatures can exceed the 135º F (57º C) alarm level or

46º C), including unheated buildings, outdoor ro

( Do not install a Heat Alarm dir

aundry room unit frequently to keep it free of dirt or lint.

ear fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty ar

eat away from the unit, preventing it from reaching the sensing chamber.

n “dead air” spaces. Install units accord

I Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical

noise” can interfere with the sensor.

“

ectly over the stove or range. Clean a

oms, or porches.

eas. Drafts can blow

ing to “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces”.

fer to NFPA72 for details).

commendations re

ference location and usage of Smoke

ely solely on Heat Alarms to alert you to fire.

detection

facilities, nursing homes, day care

e detection systems in war

vide additional protection in these facilities.

d Smoke Alarms only.

AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can

facilities, or group homes of any

ehouses, industrial

ea, this unit may be used to

Department for detailed fire

protection

commended Smoke Alarms be

LIMITATIONS OF HEAT ALARMS

This Heat Alarm is not a Smoke Alarm. This unit is not suitable protection

hen used alone. Do not use this unit as the only means of fire detection

n a home. This unit is intended for use as a supplement to Smoke

i Alarms.

eat Alarms are not life safety devices.

H Heat Alarms are intended for use as supplements to Smoke Alarms.

ecause this unit cannot detect smoke, carbon monoxide or other toxic

ases, do not rely solely on this Heat Alarm in a fire emergency. Slow

g developing fires may produce smoke and toxic gasses without a significant

ncrease in room temperatures. For this reason, Heat Alarms are only to be

nstalled as supplementary protection with Smoke Alarms.

i Heat Alarms cannot work without power. AC powered Heat Alarms and

moke Alarms cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open

S fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.).

C 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.

eat Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power

H systems:

s U wave” inverters

nverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.

i 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 m unit should be installed on every floor, in the attic, basement and garage and only as a supplement to Smoke Alarms.

Example: a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not detect heat from a

ire in a crawl space until the fire spreads. This may not give you enough time

f 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 n units may not provide as much protection as interconnected units, especially if the fire starts in a remote area. Interconnected units may provide earlier w 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 bedroom, 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 h N may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn. This alarm d

H d unit immediately. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed, c r

made of components that can wear out or fail at any time. You must test the u o

is not operating properly. In no case should it be used for more than 10 years.

LIMITED WARRANTY

B p this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at

ts option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product

ound to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made

f with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no

onger available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal

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etail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof

r o c modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage r a v repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center. F h

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itness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the

f above warranty e 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 m province.

How to Obtain Warranty Service Ser

In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1 Friday of purchase available when calling.

BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906

AC powered Heat Alarms should only be operated with true or pure

ine wave inverters. Operating this Heat Alarm with most battery-powered

PS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or “quasi sine

will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about your

ay not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm. That is why one

eat Alarms may not sense heat from a fire on another level of the home.

ot suitable for Smoke Alarms. Even with a unit on every floor, stand-alone

arning than stand-alone units since all units alarm when one senses heat

ear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed doors.

oise from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or other appliances

evice is not intended for people who are hearing impaired.

eat Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes

amage, injury, or death, since heat from some fires may not reach the

hildren playing with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions

esulting from escaping gas.

his Heat Alarm is not foolproof.

nit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Heat Alarms cannot prevent r extinguish fire

s. They are

ike any electronic device, Heat Alarms are

not a substitute for pro

perty or life insurance.

eat Alarms have a limited life.The unit should be replaced immediately if it

RK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of BRK

roducts warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase,

ater value. This is your exclusive warranty.

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rand and First Alert

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his warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial

f purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service enters, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter,

ny of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper

oltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly,

urther, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fir urricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.

RK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused

each of any expr

rohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or

xclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations

. Some states, pr

ay also have other rights that vary fro

vice:

If service is r

-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date

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ess or implied warranty

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equired, do not return the product to your retailer.

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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 ar may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.

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3. Institutions:

Heat Alarms should be mounted on the bottom of the joists

• 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

oom.

r 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 fir (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

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and not up in the joist channels.

e tests. This Heat Alarm has a 50 foot

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otected.

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

equirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this

r Smoke Alarm in common ar residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.

eas may not provide sufficient warning to all

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 alr like lobbies, hallways, or por may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection or

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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.

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dinances/regulations.

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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 tailor

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

oss the joists, so the distance in this dir

acr 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 acr 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.

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