SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number: ADH
Electrical Rating: 120 VAC, 60 HZ, 80mA, max, 9 volt battery back-up
Interconnect Quantity: 12 units maximum
U.L. temperature rating: 135°F (58°C) fixed temperature
U.L. Maximum ambient
temperature at unit: 100°F
Operating temperature: -10°F to 158°F (-23°C to 70°C)
U.L. Recommended coverage: 2500 square feet (see Note A)
U.L. Recommended spacing: 50 feet
Maximum distance from wall: 25 feet (see Note B)
HEAT ALARM FEATURES
•
This heat alarm is powered by 120V AC and a 9-volt battery
back-up source. AC/DC heat alarms offer added protection in the
event of a power failure or a drained battery.
•
Unique power connector prevents interconnection with
incompatible heat alarms, smoke alarms, or security systems.
•
This heat alarm is interconnectable to a maximum of 12 Firex
devices. It is compatible with Firex smoke alarm models AD,
ADC, and FADC. It can be interconnected with Firex heat alarm
model ADH (6 maximum).
•
Optional tamper-resist feature.
•
Unique “battery missing” lockout – heat alarm will not attach to
the mounting bracket if a battery is not in the battery pocket.
•
Improperly connected or weak battery signal – heat alarm will
sound a short beep once a minute if the battery is weak or
improperly connected.
•
Green LED indicates that the heat alarm is receiving AC power,
working under normal operation, or in alarm.
•
Loud alarm horn—85 decibels at 10 feet—sounds to alert you
to an emergency.
•
Test button checks heat alarm operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
•
This heat alarm requires constant 120-volt, AC power AND
a working 9-volt battery to operate properly. This heat alarm
WILL NOT work if AC power is not connected, has failed, or
has been interrupted for any reason AND if the battery is
removed, drained or improperly connected. DO NOT use any
other kind of battery except as specified in this manual. DO
NOT connect this heat alarm to any smoke alarm, heat alarm,
or auxiliary device, except those listed in this manual.
•
The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all heat alarm
functions. For temperatures that are below -10°F use a hand
held hair dryer and blow hot air into heat alarm to test. DO
NOT use any other test method. Test heat alarm weekly to
ensure proper operation.
•
This heat alarm should be installed only by a licensed, qualified electrician. Observe and follow all local and national elec-
trical and building codes for installation.
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120V AC
Heat Alarm
with 9V
Battery
Back-up
110-609F
MODEL ADH
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THIS MANUAL
Installer: Please leave this
manual with the product.
WARNING! Heat alarms are not life safety devices and are not designed to
detect smoke or fire. Heat alarms detect temperatures of 135°
F or greater,
and are intended to be used as supplements to smoke alarms by providing
early warning. See the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section of this
manual.
Printed information describing proper installation, operation, testing,
maintenance, evacuation planning, and repair service is provided with
this equipment in this manual.
NOTE A: Maximum alarm coverage has been determined by UL to provide detection
time equal to sprinkler devices spaced at 10-ft intervals (100 square foot area) on a
smooth ceiling 15 ft 9 in. high. Higher ceilings can adversely affect detection time. In
some instances, earlier detection may be obtained by reducing the distance between
detectors. See the latest edition of the NFPA 72E, Automatic Fire Detectors.
NOTE B: Maximum distance is measured from any wall partition or ceiling projection
extending down more than 12 inches.
•
This heat alarm IS NOT designed to be the PRIMARY
protection for buildings that require complete fire alarm
systems. Buildings of thistype includes hotels, motels, dormito-
ries, hospitals, nursing homes, and group homes. This is true
even if they were once single family homes. However, this
heat alarm MAY be used inside individual rooms as
SUPPLEMENTAL protection.
•
Heat alarms should be interconnected with smoke alarms in
order to provide early warning of heat, smoke or fire. In addi-
tion, smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom and on
every level of the home.
•
Interconnected heat alarms and smoke alarms offer maximum protection. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
recommends interconnecting heat alarms and smoke alarms so
that when one unit senses heat, smoke, or fire and sounds its
alarm, all others will sound as well. Do not interconnect heat
alarms and smoke alarms from one individual living unit to
another. Do not connect this heat alarm to any other type of
alarm (except those listed in this manual) or auxiliary device.
•
Heat alarms may not alert every household member every
time. There may be limiting circumstances where a household
member may not hear the alarm (e.g., outdoor or indoor noise,
sound sleepers, drug or alcohol usage, the hard of hearing,
etc.). If you suspect that this smoke alarm may not alert a
household member, install and maintain specialty smoke
alarms. Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not
awaken all sleeping individuals, and that it is the responsibility
of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened
by the alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely
evacuating the area unassisted.
•
This heat alarm can only sound its alarm when it detects
temperatures of 135°F or greater. Heat alarms do not detect
smoke, flame, or gas. In some fires, hazardous levels of toxic
chemicals and smoke can build up before a heat alarm will operate. Temperatures may not reach 135°F to activate the heat
alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape.
•
Heat alarms should be used to supplement smoke alarms.
This alarm may not always detect slow, smoldering, low heat producing fires, and fires that are in a different room than the heat
alarm. In addition, heat from a nearby fire may bypass the heat
alarm.
•
Heat alarms have limitations. This heat alarm is not foolproof
and is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire. Heat
alarms are not a substitute for insurance. Homeowners and renters
should insure their life and property. In addition, it is possible for
the heat alarm to fail at any time.
HEAT ALARM PLACEMENT
Heat alarms give an audible warning when the temperature at the
alarm reaches 135°F. Heat alarms are ideal for kitchens, garages,
basements, boilers rooms, attics, and other areas where there are
normally high levels of fumes, smoke, or dust which are also areas
where smoke alarms should not be installed due to risk of false
nuisance alarms.
The
National Fire Protection
Association’s (NFPA) minimum requirement, as stated in Standard 72,
Chapter 2, reads as follows:
“2-2.1.1.1 Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each separate
sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each
additional story of the family living unit including
basements and excluding
crawl spaces and unfinished attics. In new construction a heat detector
also shall be installed in
each sleeping room.”
BEDROOM BEDROOM
FINISHED ATTIC
UNFINISHED ATTIC
BASEMENT
UTILITY
ROOM
LIVING
ROOM
KITCHEN
GARAGE
HALL
SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE/ APARTMENT/ MOBILE HOME
BEDROOMKITCHENDINING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
GARAGE
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
EXISTING
HOMES
TWO STORY RESIDENCE
“11.5.1.1 Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards
for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:
1. In all sleeping rooms Exception: Smoke alarms shall not be
required in sleeping rooms in existing one- and two-family
swelling units.
2. Outside each separate sleeping area, in the immediate
vicinity of the sleeping rooms.
3. On each level of the dwelling unit, including basements
Exception: In existing one- and two-family dwelling units,
approved smoke alarms powered by batteries shall be permitted.”
In addition, the California State Fire Marshal states: “Early
warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire
detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household
as follows: A heat detector installed in each separate sleeping
area (in the vicinity, but outside the bedrooms) and heat or
smoke alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,
kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and
storage rooms, basements and attached garages.”
HEAT ALARM LOCATIONS
•
Install a heat alarm as close to the center of the ceiling as
possible. If this is not practical, mount no closer than 4 inches
from a wall or corner.
•
If ceiling mounting is not practical or the mounting surface
becomes considerably warmer or cooler than the room (such
as a poorly insulated ceiling, below an unfinished attic or an
exterior wall) and if local codes allow, install heat alarms on
walls, between 4 and 12 inches from ceiling/wall intersections.
•
Install heat alarms on peaked, cathedral,
or gabled ceilings 3 feet from the highest
point (measured horizontally).
•
In a room with open joists or beams, all
ceiling mounted heat alarms shall be
located on the bottom of joists or beams
– not in joist channels.
•
Heat alarms installed on an openjoisted ceiling shall have their smooth
ceiling spacing reduced to no more
than half of the listed spacing when
measured at right angles to solid joist.
24"
STUB WALL
SOFFIT
4 IN
(0.1m )
4 IN
(0.1m )
MINIMUM
12 IN
(0.3 m )
MAXIMUM
CEILING
SIDE
WALL
ACCEPTABLE HERE
NEVER HERE
TOP OF DETECTOR
ACCEPTABLE HERE
KEY:
NFPA minimum REQUIRED smoke
alarm locations
NFPA RECOMMENDED additional
smoke alarm locations
Recommended heat alarm locations
NEW
CONSTRUCTION
HOMES
BEDROOM BEDROOM
FINISHED
ATTIC
UNFINISHED
ATTIC
BASEMENT
UTILITY
ROOM
LIVING
ROOM
KITCHEN
GARAGE
HALL
SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE/ APARTMENT/ MOBILE HOME
BEDROOMKITCHENDINING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
TWO STORY RESIDENCE
GARAGE
50 ft. (15 m)
25 ft. (7.6 m)
25 ft.
(7.6 m)
12
1/2 ft.
(3.8 m)
25 ft.
(7.6 m)
121/2 ft.
(3.8 m)
25 ft.
(7.6 m)
ACCEPTABLE IN
THIS AREA
PEAKED CEILING
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