Kidde ADH Owner's Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Number: ADH Electrical Rating: 120 VAC, 60 HZ, 80mA, max, 9 volt battery back-up Interconnect Quantity: 18 alarms maximum, no more than 12 can be smoke alarms U.L. Alarm Point temperature: 58°C (135°F) fixed temperature U.L. Maximum ambient temperature at unit: 38°C (100°F) Operating temperature: -23°C to 70°C (-10°F to 158°F) U.L. Recommended coverage: 232 sq.m. (2500 sq.ft) See Note A. U.L. Recommended spacing: 15 meters (50 feet) Maximum distance from wall: 7.5 meters (25 feet) See Note B

NOTE A: Maximum alarm coverage has been determined by UL to provide detection time equal to sprinkler devices spaced at 3 meter (10 foot) intervals (9.25 sq m/100 sq ft area) on a smooth ceiling 4.8 meters (15.75 feet) 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 30.5 cm (12 in).

HEAT ALARM FEATURES

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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.

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Unique power connector prevents interconnection with incompatible heat alarms, smoke alarms, or security systems.

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This heat alarm is interconnectable to a maximum of 18 alarms, no more than 12 of which can be smoke alarms. This alarm can be interconnected only with Firex devices. It is interconnectable with Firex models ADH (5700 Series), G-6 (406 Series), G-18 (418 Series), PG (484 Series), ADC (4518 Series), FADC (4618 / 5000 Series), TPCI (4671 Series), COE (10000 Series), COEA (10400 Series), FADCM (12000 Series), and GCM (12400 Series). It is NOT interconnectable with the Firex model FXW-R (428 Series).

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Optional tamper-resist feature.

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Unique “battery missing” lockout – heat alarm will not attach to the mounting bracket if a battery is not in the battery pocket.

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I m p r operly connected or weak battery signal – heat alarm will sound a s h o rt beep once a minute if the battery is weak or improperly connected.

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Green LED indicates that the heat alarm is receiving AC power, working under normal operation, or in alarm.

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Loud alarm horn—85 decibels at 3 meters (10 feet)—sounds to alert you to an emergency.

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Test button checks heat alarm operation.

I M P O R TANT SAFETY INFORMAT I O N

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THESE INSTRUCTIONS

W A R N I N G

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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.

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The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all heat alarm functions.

For temperatures that are below -23°C (-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.

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This heat alarm should be installed only by a licensed, qualified electrician. Observe and follow all local and national electrical and

building codes for installation.

120V AC Heat Alarm

with 9 V

B a t t e r y B a c k - u p

352-00107-001 Rev A

MODEL ADH

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL

Installer: Please leave this manual with the pro d u c t .

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 pro v i d i n g 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.

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This heat alarm IS NOT designed to be the PRIMARY protection for buildings that re q u i re complete fire alarm systems. Buildings of

thistype includes hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes, and group homes. This is true even if they were once single family homes. H o w e v e r, this heat alarm MAY be used inside individual

rooms as SUPPLEMENTAL pro t e c t i o n .

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Heat alarms should be interconnected with smoke alarms in order to p rovide early warning of heat, smoke or fire . In addition, smoke alarm s

should be installed in every bedroom and on every level of the home.

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Interconnected heat alarms and smoke alarms offer maximum protection. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends inter-

connecting 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.

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Heat alarms may not alert every household member every time.

T h e re 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 a l a rm 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.

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This heat alarm can only sound its alarm when it detects temperat u r es of 58°C (135°F) or gre a t e r. 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. Te m p e r a t u r es may not reach 58°C (135°F) to activate the heat alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to e n s u r e safe escape.

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Heat alarms should be used to supplement smoke alarm s . This alarm may not always detect slow, smoldering, low heat producing fires, and fire s that are in a diff e r ent room than the heat alarm. In addition, heat from a nearby fire may bypass the heat alarm .

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Heat alarms have limitations. This heat alarm is not foolproof and is not w a rranted to protect lives or pro p e rty from fire. Heat alarms are not a substitute for insurance. Homeowners and renters should insure their life and p r o p e r t y. 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 58°C (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 alarm s should not be installed due to risk of false nuisance alarm s .

For your information, the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, reads as follows:

11.5.1* Required Detection.

11.5.1.1* Where re q u i r ed by applicable laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:

( 1 ) *In all sleeping rooms and guest ro o m s ( 2 ) *Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 6.4 m (21 ft)

of any door to a sleeping room, the distance measured along a path of

t r a v e l ( 3 ) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements ( 4 ) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility),

including basement and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics ( 5 ) *In the living area(s) of a guest suite ( 6 ) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy (small

f a c i l i t y )

A.11.8.3 One of the most critical factors of any fire alarm system is the location

of the fire detecting devices. This annex is not a technical study. It is an attempt to provide some fundamentals on alarm or detector location. For s i m p l i c i t y, only those types of alarms or detectors recognized by Chapter 11 (e.g., smoke and heat alarms or detectors) are discussed. In addition, special p roblems requiring engineering judgment, such as locations in attics and in rooms with high ceiling, are not covere d .

Smoke Alarms or Smoke Detector Mounting – Dead Air Space. The smoke from a fire generally rises to the ceiling, spreads out across the ceiling surface, and begins to bank down from the ceiling. The corner where the ceiling and wall meet is an air space into which the smoke could have d i f ficulty penetrating. In most fires, this dead air space measures about

0.1 m (4 in.) along the ceiling from the corner and about 0.1 m (4 in.) down the wall as shown in Figure A.11.8.3 Detectors should not be placed in this dead air space.

Smoke and heat detectors should be installed in those locations recommended by the manufacture r’s published instructions, except in those cases where the space above the ceiling is open to the outside and little or no insulation is present over the ceiling. Such cases result in the ceiling being excessively cold in the winter or excessively hot in the summer. Where the ceiling is significantly diff e rent in temperature from the air space below, smoke and heat have difficulty reaching the ceiling and a detector that is located on that ceiling. In this situation, placement of the detector on a side-wall, with the top 0.1 m to 0.3 m (4 in. to 12 in.) from the ceiling, is re c o m m e n d e d .

F i g u r e A.11.8.3 Example of Proper Mounting for Detectors

The situation described pre v i o u s l y for insinuated or poorly insulated ceilings can also exist, to a lesser extent, in the case of outside walls. The recommendation is to place the smoke alarm or smoke detector on a sidewall. However, where the sidewall is an exterior wall with little or no insulation, an interior wall should be selected. It should be re cognized that the condition of inadequately insulated ceilings and walls can exist in multifamily housing (apartments), single-family housing, and mobile homes.

In those dwelling units employing radiant heating in the ceiling, the wall location is the recommended location. Radiant heating in the ceiling can c r eate a hot-air, boundary layer along the ceiling surface, which can seriously restrict the movement of smoke and heat to a ceiling-mounted detector.

This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, NFPA, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

THIS STANDARD MEANS YOU SHOULD INSTALL AND USE A SMOKE ALARM IN EVERY ROOM AND AREA OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD OR BUILDING FOR BEST PROTECTION.

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.”

K E Y:

N F PA minimum REQUIRED smoke a l a rm locations

N F PA RECOMMENDED additional smoke alarm locations

Recommended heat alarm locations

N E W C O N S T R U C T I O N H O M E S

BEDROOM BEDROOM

FINISHED

ATTIC

UNFINISHED

AT T I C

BASEMENT

UTILITY

ROOM

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

GARAGE

HALL

SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE/ A P A R T M E NT/MOBILE HOME

BEDROOMKITCHENDINING ROOM

LIVING ROOM

BEDROOM

TWO STORY RESIDENCE

GARAGE

For best protection, install a smoke alarm in EVERY room. In addition, we recommend that all smoke alarms be interconnected.

HEAT ALARM LOCATIONS

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Install a heat alarm as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is not practical, mount no closer than 10 cm (4 in) from a wall or corn e r.

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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 alarm s on walls, between 10 and 30 cm (4 and 12 inches) from ceiling/wall intersections.

DO NOT install heat alarms:

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In areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines. Install at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from these are a s , if possible.

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Near air returns, heating and cooling supply vents, fans, decorative objects, window molding etc. that may prevent heat from entering the unit thus interrupting its alarm.

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In rooms where temperatures may fall below 23°C (-10°F) or rise above 38°C (100°F).

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Near fluorescent lights - electrical noise and flickering may affect the a l a rm ’s operations.

Mobile home installation

For mobile homes built after 1978, install heat alarms as directed above. For mobile homes built before 1978, install heat alarms on an inside wall between 10 and 30 cm (4 and 21 inches) from the ceiling. (Older mobile homes have little or no insulation in the ceiling which may affect the heat alarm ’s ability to detect heat pro p e r l y.) This is especially important if the ceiling is unusually hot or cold.

HOW TO INSTALL

THIS HEAT ALARM

DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Tu rn off

power at the main fuse box or circ u i t b r eaker by removing the fuse or switching the circuit breaker to the OFF position.

WA R N I N G : This heat alarm should be installed

only by a qualified electrician. Heat a l a r m wiring to be used shall be in a c c o r dance with the provisions of A rticle 210 and 760 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and any local codes that may apply. I n t e r connect wire location shall be in a c c o r dance with NEC Article 300.3b.

THIS HEAT ALARM SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE N ATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S STANDARD 72 (National F i r e Protection Association, Battery m a rch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).

Install heat alarm on a 10 cm (4 inch) octagon or single gang junction box only.

1. F r om back of heat alarm, re m o v e mounting plate. (To deter a person f r om tampering with or removing the unit from the trim ring once installed, you may wish to later engage tamperresist feature. To do this, twist out and set aside one of the pins molded into plate. Both pins are exactly the same.)

2. Align recessed slots on plate with mounting holes of a 4-inch octagon or single gang junction box.

3. Gently pull household wires through center hole of plate.

4. Secure plate to junction box with mounting screws.

5. With a small wire connector, connect white wire from connector plug to white household wire.

6 . Connect black wire from connector plug to black household wire .

7. If interconnection is desired, connect yellow wire from connector to i n t e r connect wire between heat alarms and/or smoke alarm. See INTERCONNECTING HEAT ALARMS.

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Install heat alarms on peaked, cathedral, or gabled ceilings 1 meter (3 feet) f rom the highest point (measured horizontally).

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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.

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Heat alarms installed on an open-joisted 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.

NOTE: If this will be a single-station heat alarm, cover yellow wire with

electrical tape and tuck into junction box.

8. Lift open battery pocket door.

9 . Connect new 9-volt battery to battery connector inside battery pocket.

BE SURE BAT T E RY IS SECUR ELY CONNECTED. Heat alarm may beep briefly when battery is installed.

1 0 . Close battery pocket door, snapping it

into place. (For tamper- r esist, use long-nosed pliers to remove thin plastic from notch on heat alarm edge.)

11. Attach connector plug to pins on back of heat alarm. Plug will only fit one way and will snap into place.

12. Gently tug connector to be sure it is attached securely.

13. Position heat alarm to mounting plate and turn clockwise to lock into place. To engage tamperresist feature, insert pin into notch on edge of heat alarm after alarm is properly positioned in base. See instruction #10 on the previous page. NOTE: The tamper-resist pin must be removed to change the batteries and replaced when done.

N O T E : Heat alarm will not mount to plate if battery is not installed.

14. Turn on power at main fuse box or circuit breaker.

15. Test heat alarm. See TESTING THE HEAT ALARM.

INTERCONNECTING HEAT ALARMS

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Connect heat alarms to a single AC branch circuit. If local codes do not p e r mit, be sure the neutral wire is common to both phases.

RED AND GREEN LED INDICATORS

This heat alarm features separate red and green LED indicators. The LEDs indicate the following:

GREEN LED

Constant on — AC power is present. OFF — AC power is not present.

RED LED can be seen through the Push-to-Test button. Blinks once a minute — indicates presence of a working battery. Blinks once a second — heat alarm senses heat and simultaneously

sounds an audible alarm. OFF — DC power is not present. OFF and unit is sounding alarm — An interconnected smoke/heat alarm in

the network has sensed smoke or heat.

TESTING THE HEAT ALARM

W A R N I N G

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Test each heat alarm and smoke alarm in the network to be sure it is installed correctly and operating properly.

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Stand at arm’s length from the heat alarm when testing. The alarm horn is loud to alert you to an emergency and can be harmful to hearing.

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Test heat alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or when no one has been in the household for several days.

Test all heat alarms weekly by doing the following:

1. Observe the green LED. A constant green light indicates the heat alarm

is receiving 120V AC power.

2. Firmly depress the Push-to-Test button for at least five (5) seconds. The

heat alarm will sound a loud beep about 4 times a second. The alarm may sound for up to 10 seconds after releasing the Push-to-Test button. NOTE: If heat alarms are interconnected, all heat alarms should

Insert pin here

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