First Alert HD6135FB User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

120V AC/DC POWERED 135ºF FIXED AND

15ºF/MINUTE RATE-OF-RISE HEAT ALARM

WITH BATTERY BACK-UP

20V AC

0.07Amps

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Basic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

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

ow This Heat Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

If You Suspect a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Understanding the Indicator Lights and Alarm Horn Patterns . . . . . . . . .5

If This Heat Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Latching Alarm Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Recommended Locations For Heat Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Locations To Avoid For Heat Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Limitations of Heat Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing First Alert®for your Heat Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Heat Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of increased temperatures that may be the result a fire.

Key featur

135º F Fixed and 15º F/Minute Rate of Rise–Programmed to alarm when temperature reaches 135ºF or when the microprocessor senses a temperature rise of 15º F per minute. This allows the unit to sense a heat rise and alarm prior to r response to a potential fire.

Exclusive IR* Remote Control Feature–Lets you Test or Silence the Heat Alarm using most commonly available r

Latching Alar

identifies and remembers which unit in an interconnected series initiated an alarm, even after the alarm condition has ended.

Two Silence Features:

Battery Compartment–swings out for quicker, easier battery installation

even when unit is mounted.

Interconnectable–Can be interconnected with BRK Smoke Alarms.

* Infrared (IR) remote controls like those used for TV’s and VCRs.

es include:

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m Indicator

1. Temporarily silences the low battery chirp for up to 8 hours without removing the battery.

2. Temporarily silences an unwanted nuisance alarm for up to 15 minutes.

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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

aterials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.

m 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. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor,

a and 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

IMPORTANT! Read “Recommended Locations for Heat Alarms” and

Locations to Avoid for Heat Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors

“ the air, and when heat reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an

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

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

S For Heat Alarms” for details.

Know 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 r

ee “Limitations of Heat Alarms” for details.

heck 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” for details.

• 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 or battery power to operate. If the AC power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm to operate for a limited time. If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing, 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 fr

• unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and remove your protection. In the case of a true unwanted alarm, use the Silence Feature by using an IR remote control or by pressing the Test/Silence button or fan the heat away from the unit. The alarm

eset automatically when it r

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• NEVER ignore any alarm. Read “If Your Heat Alarm Sounds” for more information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to 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 aler

• Connect this Heat Alarm ONLY to other compatible units. See “Special Requir details. Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or

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NOT stand too close to the unit when the alar

• 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 prevent the Heat Alarm from operating properly.

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HOW THIS HEAT ALARM WORKS

ixed Temperature and Rate-of-Rise.

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

T The unit will alarm either when the temperature reaches a fixed 135º F (57º C) or

he microprocessor detects a 15º F (8.3º C) per minute rate of rise temperature

hange. This allows the unit to sense a heat rise and alarm prior to reaching the

c fixed temperature of 135º F (57º C), providing quicker response to a potential fire.

eat Alarms are intended for use as supplemental safety devices with Smoke

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

A cannot be installed due to temperature and environmental conditions, as in

nheated garages and crawl spaces. A Heat Alarm can only give early warn-

ng of a developing fire if it is properly installed and maintained and located

i where heat can reach it. The unit will not sense gas, smoke or flame. Heat

larms cannot prevent or extinguish fires.

his Heat Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. It is NOT

T designed for marine or RV use.

HE COVER OF YOUR HEAT ALARM

1. Power Light, Test/Silence Button

2. Remote Control “Eye”: Aim an infrared emote control at the “Eye” on the Alarm

o test or silence the unit. (Works with

t most infrared remote controls.)

3. Air Vents

4. (Behind the Cover) Alarm Horn: 85 dB

udible alarm for test, alarm, and unit

alfunction warning.

. 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.

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:

To remove the mounting bracket from the Heat 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.

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THE PARTS OF THIS HEAT ALARM

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

6 7 8

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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

equirements for Interconnected Heat Alarms” below before you begin

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 to turn off the power before installation may result

i in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

1. 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.

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

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

I power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a non-functioning Alarm.

TAND-ALONE ALARM ONLY:

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

• he 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

•

onnect only.

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INTERCONNECTED UNITS ONLY:

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

S 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.

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

4. Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 60°. Turn the Alarm clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.

5. Check all connections.

. If the green power indicator light does not light, TURN OFF POWER TO

HE JUNCTION BOXand recheck all connections. If all connections are

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

ower, the unit should be replaced immediately.

. Test each Heat Alarm. Press the Test/Silence button until you hear a brief

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

a 3 beeps, pause.

hen testing a series of interconnected units you must test each

nit 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.

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.

h Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and all requirements are met. This unit is designed to be compatible with:

and 4120SB, 4919, 5919, 5919TH; SC6120B.

Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following re

irst Alert

moke Alarm Models SA4120, SA4121B, SA4919B, SA100B

BRK Electronics®Smoke Alarm Models 100S, 2002RAC, 4120, 4120B,

BRK Electro

nics

Smoke/CO Alarm Model

quirements:

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

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

i 18 alarms may be Smoke Alarms.

• 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.

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 Alar power to the junction box.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not r 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 gr

m in the series. When you ar

een light (LED) will shine continuously

e finished, restore

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1. Heat Alarm

2. Ceiling or Wall

3. Power Connector

To additional units; Maximum = 18 total

(Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms)

4. Wire Nut

5. Junction Box

6. Neutral Wire (Wht)

7. Interconnect Wire (Orange)

8. Hot Wire (Blk)

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