BRK electronic UL539 User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL

120V AC POWERED

35ºF FIXED TEMPERATURE HEAT ALARM

120V AC ~ 60 Hz

.05 Amps

MPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

his user’s manual contains important information

T about your Heat Alarm’s operation. If you are installing

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

anual—or a copy of it—with the end user.

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UL 539

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

duction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Intro

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

Fire

Before You Install This Heat Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

How This Heat Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If You Suspect a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

If This Heat Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Responding To An Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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 Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 www.brkelectronics.com • www.firstalert.com

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing First Alert®for your Heat Alarm needs. You have

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

pur 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.

connectable

Inter

CO, and Heat Alarms.

–Can be inter

connected with First Alert

and BRK®Smoke,

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

ollow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking

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

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

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

) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-

5 free; 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.

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

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

a alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor,

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

eans of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS HEAT ALARM

MPORTANT! 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

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

y early warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located

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 or extinguish fires.

now Where To Install Your Heat Alarms

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

or Heat Alarms” for details.

now What Heat Alarms Can and Can’t Do

Heat Alarm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to

A escape. It can only sound an alarm once heat reaches the sensor. See “Limitations of Heat Alarms” for details.

Check Your Local Building Codes

his Heat Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home. It

T alone will not meet re

otels 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 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 pr

• 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

espond can r

est this Heat Alar

• have it r it cannot alert you to a problem.

quirements for boarding houses, apartment buildings,

oviding constant protection.

esult in injur

eplaced immediately! If the Alarm is not working properly,

y or death.

m once a week. If it ever fails to test cor

or details.

ectly

• 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 alar 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 aler 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 pr

t you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at

om operating pr

event the Heat Alar

m fr

m or auxiliar

operly

HOW THIS HEAT ALARM WORKS

his 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

ith Smoke Alarms. Heat Alarms are designed for use in areas where

w Smoke Alarms cannot be installed due to temperature and environmental

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

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

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

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

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

T It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.

THE COVER OF YOUR HEAT ALARM

1. Power Light, Test Button . Air Vents

3. (Behind the Cover) Alarm Horn:

5 dB audible alarm for test, alarm,

nd unit malfunction warning.

4. Heat Sensor

HOW TO INSTALL 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).

ead “Recommended Locations For Heat Alarms” and “Locations to Avoid For Heat Alarms” before you begin installation.

ools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife

ake sure the Alarm is not receiving excessive noisy power. Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit, power from a

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

he Mounting Bracket:

remove the mounting bracket from the Heat

To Alarm base, hold the Heat Alarm base firmly and

wist the mounting bracket counterclockwise.

t 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.

tandard Flathead screwdriver.

• S

THE PARTS OF THIS HEAT ALARM

Mounting Slot and Screw

1 2 Junction Box

3 Mounting Bracket

Alignment arrow on Alarm

4 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

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OLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS

The 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

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

a Requirements for Interconnected Heat Alarms” below before you begin

nstallation.

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

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

nstallation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result

n serious electrical shock, injury or death.

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

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

he screws.

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

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

ower connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a

on-functioning Alarm.

TAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:

Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in

• the junction box.

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

unction box.

j Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box. It is used for

•

connect only.

inter

INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY: Strip off about 1/2” (12 mm) of the plastic coating on the orange

ire 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 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.

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

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

5. 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 r Alarms ar complete may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

e completely installed. Restoring power befor

estor

e power until all Heat

e installation is

6. Make sure the Heat Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal peration, the green light (LED) will shine continuously.

7. If the green power indicator light does not light,

HE JUNCTION BOX

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

c power, the unit should be replaced immediately.

. 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.

hen testing a series of interconnected units you must test each

W unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.

f any unit in the series does not alarm, TURN OFF POWER and recheck

I connections. If it does not alarm during testing when you restore power,

eplace it immediately.

nd recheck all connections. If all connections are

TURN OFF POWER TO

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.

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

I units, especially if a fire starts in a remote area of the dwelling. If any unit

n the series senses heat, all units will alarm.

Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all house-

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

nterconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and

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

nterconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:

irst Alert

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

•

onnected. T

interc 18 alarms may be Smoke Alarms.

nd BRK

moke, CO and Heat Alarms.

o comply with NFPA limits, no more than 12 of the

• 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.

Unswitched 120V AC

60 Hz source

1. Heat Alarm

2. Ceiling or W Power Connector

all

o additional units; Maximum = 18 total

(Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms)

Interconnect Wire

e Nut

4. Wir

5. Junction Box Neutral Wire (Wht)

7. (Orange)

8. Hot Wire (Blk)

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 builtin test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by

writers Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

Under 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.

It is impor properly.

acknowledge “chirp” just befor 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 r

When testing one unit, all interconnected alarms will sound. If they don’t, check the connection with power to the units tur 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.

e at close range may be har

Exposur testing, step away when horn starts sounding.

tant to test this unit ever

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

e it sounds continuously (the unit will continue

mful to your hearing. When

ned of

e it is working

estor

f, r

y week to make sur

eplaced immediately

e power and

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:

• 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’ 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, r unit immediately.

• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Locations to Avoid for Heat Alarms” for details.

s soft brush

eplace the

GARAGE

BEDROOM

EDROOM

ALL

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

BASEMENT

BEDROOM

NTERCONNECTED HEAT ALARMS IN GARAGES, KITCHENS, UTILITY/LAUNDRY ROOMS, FURNACE ROOMS AND CRAWL SPACES AND ONLY AS A SUPPLEMENT TO SMOKE ALARMS.

OR 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)

IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM

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

H grease on the Heat Alarm cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean

he Heat Alarm as described in “Regular Maintenance,” then test the Heat

t 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 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

ox. Next, remove the battery from Heat Alarms with battery back-up.

b 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,

lease see “How to Obtain Warranty Service” in the Limited Warranty.

UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS A

ND ALARM HORN PATTERNS

ondition LED Horn

AC POWER ON

Normal operation)

( RESUME AC POWER

DURING T

A (Initiating Unit)

MALFUNCTION (Unit MUST be replaced)

*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 featur

ESTING

LARM CONDITION

LED shines GREEN

ontinuously

REEN LED turns ON

LED flashes GREEN, the same pattern as the horn

ED flashes GREEN,

L the same pattern the horn

LED flashes GREEN rapidly three times, in sync with three horn “chirps”, once every minute

esponders identify which unit(s) triggered the alarm.

e helps r

Silent; no audible

larm

a H

o signal resumption of

t AC power

Audible alarm: 3 repeating horn pattern

3 beeps, pause, repeating horn pattern

Horn “chirps” three times, in sync with three LED flashes

orn “chirps” one time

beeps, pause,

udible 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 fr 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.

T TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE

WHA

om the unit when the power is on may r

• 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 befor

• If a door is cool, open it slowly and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).

ake short, shallow br

T 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.

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

•

Give your addr

Contact your Fir

ess, then your name.

e Department for ideas on making your home safer

. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors

eaths.

e opening them.

esult in electrical

RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR HEAT ALARMS

n 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 Protection Association (NFPA) information, see “Agency

F Placement Recommendations for Heat Alarms and Smoke Alarms.”

RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT

eat Alarms Recommended in New Home Construction

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 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 r

• joists, drafts, ceiling heights gr 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 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 r (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

educed [1/2 x 25 ft. (7.6 m)] to 12.5 ft. (3.8 m). Paragraph 2-5.2.2.4

is r 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

mal flow of heat, thus cr

nor

and not up in the joist channels.

ed due to factors such as exposed

equir

eater than 10 feet (3 meters), and other

, several detectors should be used. It is important

ed to the situation.

ection should be 1/2 the

educed to 12-1/2 ft. (3.8 m). Since 1/2 x 50 ft.

eating new ar

eas to be pr

oss open

otected.

GENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEAT

AND SMOKE ALARMS

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

N part of the basic protection scheme, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional heat detectors...The additional areas lending

hemselves 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

referable 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.

o not rely solely on Heat Alarms to alert you to fire.

NFPA 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.

a In 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

E 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),

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

a kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage

oms, basements, and attached garages.

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

lways check compliance requirements before beginning any installation.

Specific requirements for Heat or Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current requirements in your area. If you install AC or AC/DC units, it is recommended 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:

• 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 fr

• 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

om the unit, preventing it from reaching the sensing chamber.

SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS

he following recommendations reference location and usage of Smoke

larms. Heat Alarms are only intended as supplemental safety devices.

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

his unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection

ystems in places housing many people—like apartment buildings,

s condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term health

are facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any

c kind—even if they were once single-family homes. It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses, industrial

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

f buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems.

epending on the building codes in your area, this unit may be used to

rovide additional protection in these facilities.

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

n various residences and institutions.

i 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

e used in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to

b NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection

equirements in buildings not defined as “households.”

. Single-Family Residence:

ingle family home, townhouse. It is recommended Smoke Alarms be

S 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

ndividual apartments or condos, pro

i already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like

obbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas

ay not provide suff

m ordinances/regulations.

3. Institutions:

ospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities. This Smoke

H 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.

icient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection

vided a primary fire detection system

VOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES

“Dead air” spaces may pr 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.

event heat from reaching the Heat Alarm. To avoid

LIMITATIONS OF HEAT ALARMS

his 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

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

larms.

eat Alarms are not life safety devices.

eat 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

eveloping fires may produce smoke and toxic gasses without a significant

d 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

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.

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

ystems:

sine wave inverters. Operating this Heat Alarm with most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or “quasi sine

ave” inverters

w 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 m 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 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 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.

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 ar

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.

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

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

ach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm. That is why one

ay not re

Like any electronic device, Heat Alarms are

e not a substitute for pr

operty or life insurance.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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

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

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

l 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

f purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service

o 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.

his warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from

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

a voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly,

epair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center.

urther, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood,

F hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.

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

y the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent

rohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or

p fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the

bove warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the

xclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations

e on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion

ay not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you

ay also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to

m province.

ow to Obtain Warranty Service

f service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.

ervice:

In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at

-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through

1 Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date

hase available when calling.

of purc

For Warranty Service return to:

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

rand and First Alert

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