CONTENTS
BEDROOM
ATTIC OFFICE
BEDROOM
HEAT ALARM
OPTICAL ALARM
IONISATION ALARM
KITCHENLIVING ROOM
GARAGE
UTILITY/
LAUNDRY
CEILING
INTERLINK
NEUTRAL
BROWN
ORANGE OR WHITE
BLUE
C
EILING
INTERLINK
NEUTRAL
BROWN
ORANGE OR WHITE
BLUE
KF30R
KF30, KF30LL
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tandard Dry Lining box or Firex pattress
Standard Dry Lining box or Firex pattress
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p.1 Heat Alarm Features
p.1 Specifications
p.2 Important Safety Information
p.3 Heat Alarm Location
p.3 Heat Alarm Siting
p.4 How to Install This Heat Alarm
p.5 Interconnecting Heat Alarms
p.5 Red and Green LED Indicators
p.5 False Alarm Control
p.5 Testing the Heat Alarm
p.6 Maintenance, Cleaning,and Battery replacement-KF30 only
p.7 Repair
p.7 Fire Safety Rules and Preventing Hazardous Situations
p.7 Fire Procedure
p.7 What to Do in Case of Fire
p.8 Troubleshooting
p.8 Guarantee
WARNING: HEAT ALARMS ALONE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT FOR LIFE SAFETY AS THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DE-
TECT SMOKE. THEY ARE INTENDED TO DETECT TEMPERATURES OF 57°C AND ABOVE TO PROVIDE AN ADDI-
TIONAL SOURCE OF INFORMATION THAT IS SUPPLEMENTARY TO THAT PROVIDED BY SMOKE ALARMS TO
INCREASE THE PROBABILITY THAT AN EARLY WARNING WILL BE PROVIDED AND SO ENHANCE LIFE SAFETY AND
PROPERTY PROTECTION
INFORMATION
. SEE HEAT ALARMS HAVE LIMITATIONS IN THE IMPORTANT SAFETY
SECTION OF THIS USER GUIDE.
HEAT ALARM FEATURES
• This heat alarm is powered from a 230V AC supply, and has a DC battery back-up
source. AC/DC heat alarms offer added protection in the event of a power failure.
• Unique power connector prevents interconnecting with incompatible heat alarms,
CO alarms, smoke alarms, or security systems.
• Items KF30, KF30LL and KF30R heat alarms can be interconnected with up to 23
other models, KF1, KF1R, KF2, KF2R, KF3, KF3R, 4870, 4881, 4973, 4985, 4892, 4899,
KF10, KF10R, KF20, KF20R, KF30 and KF30R, 1SFW, 1SFWR, 2SFW, 2SFWR, 3SFW
and 3SFWR, 4MCO, 4MDCO. Do not connect to any other type or model of smoke,
CO, or heat alarm.
• Hush quiets unwanted alarms for up to 9 minutes.
• KF30R includes permanent rechargeable lithium batteries.
• Alarm memory identifies which alarm has activated
• Optional use tamper-resistant feature serves as a safeguard against tampering.
• The heat alarm will sound a short beep about once every 40 seconds if the battery
is low.
• Multi-purpose green and red LEDs indicate that the heat alarm is connected to the
AC supply, is working normally, or is in alarm.
• Loud alarm sounder – 85 decibels [dB(A)] at 3m – will sound to alert you to an
emergency.
• Test button checks heat alarm operation.
• KF30LL is provided with a long life lithium battery that lasts the full life of the alarm
and a tamper-proof option using screw provided
KF30
KF30LL
KF30R
USER GUIDE
57°C TEMPERATURE RATING
KF30 LOOSE BATTERY
KF30LL SEALED-IN LITHIUM BATTERY
KF30R RECHARGEABLE
LEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USER GUIDE
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nstaller: Please leave this user guide with
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the occupier (or,in the case of a house
in multiple operation, with the owner).
BS5446 pt 2: 2003
LICENSE NO. KM503753
SPECIFICATIONS
TEM (MODEL NUMBER) KF30, KF30LL, KF30R
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LECTRICAL RATING 230V AC, DC BACK UP (KF30: 9V REPLACEABLE,
NTERCONNECTING FIREX UP TO ANY COMBINATION OF 23OTHER ALARM
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SMOKE AND HEAT ALARMS MODELS,
OR PATTRESS WITH RELAY) 4870, 4881, 4973, 4985, 4892, 4899,1SFW, 1SFWR,
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TEMPERATURE RATING 5
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AXIMUM AMBIENT 37.8°C
TEMPERATURE RATING
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0
OPERATES UP TO 93% HUMIDITY (NON-CONDENSING)
COMMENDEDCOVERAGE
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RECOMMENDED SPACING 5
MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM WALL 7
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KF10, KF10LL, KF10R, KF20, KF20LL, KF20R, KF30,
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
• The KF30R requires constant 230V AC power AND fully charged batteries to
operate properly. It requires 2 full days under mains power to reachfull back
up capacity. The batteries are not replaceable. Do not connect heat alarm to
any other type of device except those listed in this user guide.
• The KF30 and KF30LL heat alarm requires constant 230V AC power AND a
healthy 9V DC battery to operate properly. Removal of battery and loss or disconnection of AC power will render the alarm inoperative. DO NOT use any
other kind of battery except as specified in this user guide. Do not connect
heat alarm to any other type of device except those listed in this user guide.
• The TEST/FALSE ALARM CONTROL button accurately tests all heat alarmfunctions. DO NOT use any other test method for routine testing. Test heat alarm
weekly to ensure proper operation.
• Higher ceilings will increase the time needed by the heat alarm to detect a
fire. In most dwellings the ceiling height will keep this reaction time within
acceptable limits. However, ceilings with a height of over 6m may delay the
reaction time of the heat alarm significantly. Advice from your local distributor or Fire Brigade should be obtained when installing a heat alarm on a ceiling higher than 6m.
• This heat alarm should be installed only by a qualified electrician. The installation should comply with BS 7671 and all prevailing local, regional and national
codes.
• This heat alarm is designed to be used only as part of the protection of a single family dwelling or a house in multiple occupation (HMO) of no more than
two stories. It also may be used in conjunction with smoke alarms within individual flats or apartments in larger houses in multiple occupation, to provide
an early warning to occupants of a fire in a room within the dwelling, but a
communal fire alarm system also should be provided in such cases. DO NOT
install this heat alarm in any other buildings, such as hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes or group homes of any kind. In these occupancies, a complete automatic fire detection and alarm system, complying with
BS 5839: Part 1, should be installed.
• Heat alarms should be used only in conjunction with smoke alarms, with
which the heat alarms should be interconnected, in order to provide early
warning of heat, smoke, or fire. Smoke alarms should be installed on every
level of the dwelling.
• Interconnected heat alarms and smoke alarms offer maximum protection. By
interconnecting heat alarms and smoke alarms, when one unit senses heat,
smoke, or fire, and sounds its alarm, all others will sound as well. DO NOT
connect this heat alarm to any other type of alarm except those stated in this
user guide or an approved auxiliary device.
• Heat alarms interconnected with smoke alarms may not alert every household
member every time. The alarm sounder of the heat alarm is loud in order to
alert individuals of a potential danger. However, there may be limiting circumstances where an occupant may not hear the alarm (e.g., outdoor or indoor
noise, sound sleepers, drug or alcohol usage, impaired hearing, etc.). Household members must hear the alarm’s warning sound and quickly respond to it
to reduce the risk of damage, injury, or death that may result from fire.
• Check carefully that, when any one device operates, the alarm signal given by
interconnected devices is clearly audible throughout the building, particularly
in bedrooms, where it is essential that the alarm signal will wake sleeping occupants.
• This heat alarm can sound an alarm only when it detects temperatures of 57°C
or above. Heat alarms do not sense smoke 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 57°C to activate the heat alarm QUICKLY
ENOUGH to ensure safe escape.
• Some fires are slow smouldering, low heat-producing, or are in a different
room to that in which the heat alarm is located, or the heat from the fire may
bypass the alarm – the heat alarm may not give a warning under these circumstances.
• HEAT ALARMSHAVE LIMITATIONS. This heatalarm is not guaranteedto protect
lives or property.Heat alarmsarenota substitute for insurance.Householders
should insure their lives and property. In addition, as with any electronic device,
it is possible for the heat alarm to fail at any time.
• Never paint this heat alarm.
HEAT ALARM LOCATION
Heat alarms give an audible warning when the temperature at the alarm reaches
57°C. Heat alarms are ideal for kitchens, garages, cellars, boiler rooms, attics and
other areas where there are normally high levels of fumes, smoke or dust which preclude the use of smoke alarms due to the risk of false alarms.
Guidance on fire detection in dwellings is contained in BS 5839: Part 6. For normalsized bungalows, two-story houses, flats and maisonettes, the British Standard recommends that the minimum level of protection should comprise smoke alarms in the
hallways and staircases. This minimum standard necessitates one smoke alarm in the
hallway of a typical bungalow or one smoke alarm on each level of a two-story house.
Heat alarms should not be used in these circulation areas. If there are, for example,
long hallways, even the minimum standard may necessitate additional interconnected
smoke alarms.
If, however, the design of the dwelling does not comply with modern fire safety standards, or if factors such as the presence of several young children, or elderly occupants or disabled people, or of smokers, the use of portable heaters or solid fuel fires
during the night, or the use of electric blankets, particularly by the elderly, the British
Standard advises that additional detection devices, installed within rooms, may be
necessary.
The British Standard recommends that, if the risk justifies the provision of detectors in
a kitchen, boiler room, or other area (except a circulation area) in which smoke
alarms would be likely to give false alarms, heat alarms should be used. However, the
Standard also advises that heat alarms may be installed in other rooms instead of
smoke alarms, provided that the construction enclosing the room (including the door)
can resist fire for a sufficient time after operation of a heat alarm to enable occupants
to escape safely. However, a heat alarm is unlikely to operate early enough to save
the life of anyone asleep in the room in which it is installed. Moreover, a heat alarm in
the room of fire origin may not give sufficient warning for occupants to escape safely
if the door to that room is open. A Heat Alarm is also recommended in the Living
Room, if a smoke alarm in that location, suffers nuisance alarms from smokers.
HEAT ALARM SITING
FOR BEST PROTECTION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU INSTALL A SMOKE OR
HEAT ALARM IN EVERY ROOM. In addition, it is recommended that all smoke and
heat alarms should be interconnected.
Install heat alarm on a standard dry lining box or Firex pattress as close to the centre of
the ceiling as possible. If the centre is not practical, mount the heat alarm no closer
than 300mm away from a wall or corner.
In rooms with open joists or beams, all ceiling-mounted alarms should be located
on the bottom of such joists or beams and not up in joist channels. On sloped,
peaked or gabled ceilings, install heat alarm 90cm from highest point. If only wall
placement is possible, install no further than 150mm from ceiling.
DO NOT install heat alarms:
• Directly over the cooker, stove or oven.
• In areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or shower rooms, or areas near
dishwashers or washing machines. Install heat alarms at least 3m away from
these areas if possible.
• Adjacent to, or directly above, heaters, air-conditioning vents or ceiling fans.
• In an area where the temperature may fall below -30°C or rise above 37°C.
• In areas above 93% relative humidity (RH), non-condensing.
• Near fluorescent lights. Electrical noise and flickering may affect the
operation of the heat alarm.
• Closer than 300mm to light fittings.
• In such a position that it is difficult or dangerous to reach for testing or maintenance.
• Do not site the alarm in an areawhere wateror other liquids may enter the alarm.
OW TO INSTALL THIS HEAT ALARM
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ANGER: E
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TRIBUTION BOARD BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO THE OFF POSITION
ND SECURING IT
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ANCE WITH THEREGULATIONS FORELECTRICALINSTALLATIONS PUBLISHED BY THEINSTITUTION OFELEC
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TRICAL ENGINEERS (BS 7671) AND/OR ALL PRESIDING LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CODES.
WARNING: HEAT ALARMS SHOULD BE CONNECTED ON A SINGLE INDEPENDENT,
DEDICATED CIRCUIT AT THE MAIN DISTRIBUTION BOARD. NO OTHER ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT COMPATIBLE SMOKE AND CO ALARMS, SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THIS CIRCUIT. IF YOUR HOME HAS RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE PROTECTION ON THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OR ON INDIVIDUAL CIRCUITS, CHECK
WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO MAKE SURE THAT FAULTS ON CIRCUITS SERVING SOCKET OUTLETS OR PORTABLE APPLIANCES CANNOT CAUSE INTERRUPTION
TO THE SUPPLY TO THE HEAT ALARMS.
LECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.TURN OFF POWER TO THE HEAT ALARM CIRCUIT AT THE MAIN DIS-
.
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HIS HEAT ALARM SHOULD BE INSTALLED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN ACCOR-
1. Route the household AC supply/interconnect cable into the dry lining box or
Firex surface pattress.
2. Using a suitably-rated terminal block, connect the neutral supply to the blue
lead of the connector plug.
3. Using a suitably-rated terminal block, (supplied with Firex pattresses),connect
the line supply to the brown lead of the connector plug.
4. If interconnecting is desired, connect the orange or white of the connector
plug to the designated interconnect conductor of the household cable. See
note INTERCONNECTING HEAT ALARMS.
NOTE: If this is to be a single-station heat alarm, connect the orange or white
wire to an unused terminal block
5. Insert the completed connector block onto the mounting pins of the Firex Pattress or recess into dry lining box.
6. For the KF30, KF30LL ONLY :
a. Open the battery compartment door.
b. Connect a new, healthy 9V DC battery to the battery connector inside the
battery compartment. Be sure the battery is securely connected.
The heatalarm may beep briefly when the battery is installed.
c. Close the battery compartment door, snapping it into place.
d. For KF30LL, the battery door can be locked using the tamper-proof screw
provided.
7. Pass the connector plug through the mounting plate of the heat alarm, align
slots and fasten mounting plate securely to the Firex Pattress or dry lining box.
NOTE: If this is to be a single-station heat alarm, connect the orange or white wire
to an unused terminal block
8. Attach the connector plug to the pins on the back of the heat alarm. The plug
will only fit one way, and will snap into place.
9. Gently tug the connector to be sure it is attached securely.
10. Position the heat alarm on the mounting plate and turn it clockwise to lock it
into place.
11. Turn on the power to the heat alarm circuit at the main distribution board.
12. Test the heat alarm for AC operation. See TESTING THE HEAT ALARM.
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INTERCONNECTING HEAT ALARMS
ORANGE OR WHITE ORANGE OR WHITE
FOR INTERCONNECTING: USE A MINIMUM OF 1.5mm2CABLE
NEUTRAL
LINE
once every 40 seconds
3 chirps every 40 seconds
(KF30, KF30LL Only).
KF30R:
KF30
KF30LL: This alarm has a long life lithium
battery to last the full life of the alarm.
If the alarm beeps every 40 seconds
there is a unit fault and it needs replacing.
Ten (10) year end of life warning.
Alarm must be replaced
(REPLACE IMMEDIATELY! )
NOTE: PUSH AND HOLD TEST BUTTON
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Use 1.5mm2 minimum solid or stranded cable with a rating of 230V. When interconnecting heat alarms, CO alarms or smoke alarms, the maximum cable length
between anytwo should be 450m for 1.5mm2 cable (20 ohm loop resistance.)
DO NOT connect to any other type or model of heat alarm, CO alarms or smoke
alarm. Connect all interconnected heat and smoke alarms to a single final circuit.
Wiring must conform to I.E.E. Regulations for Electrical Installations (BS 7671).
RED AND GREEN LED INDICATORS
NOTE:Colors shown correspondto electrical codesin the United Kingdom. Colors may
vary in other countries.
This heat alarm features a red and green LED indicator that can be seen through the
clear light pipe on the top of alarm. The LEDs indicate the following:
GREEN
ON – AC power is present.
OFF – AC power is not present.
ED
R
BLINKS ONCE EVERYA 5 MINUTES AND 20 SECONDS – Mains power is
present indicating normal operation.
BLINKS ONCE EVERY 10 SECONDS – False Alarm Control activated.
OFF – DC power is not present.
BLINKS ONCE A SECOND and unit is sounding alarm – senses 57°C
temperature or greater.
OFF and unit is sounding alarm – Another interconnected smoke/heat alarm in
the network has sensed smoke or 57°C and is signaling this alarm.
3 RAPID FLASHES AT 40 SECOND INTERVAL - Indicates which alarm has
previously detected an alarm condition.
HUSH CONTROL
WARNING: BEFORE USING THE ALARM’S HUSH FEATURE, FULLY IDENTIFY THE
SOURCE OF THE HEAT BUILD UP AND MAKE SURE THAT THE AREA IS SAFE.
TO ACTIVATE CONTROL PUSH AND RELEASE THE TEST/FALSE ALARM CONTROL
BUTTON IN THE CENTER OF THE ALARM. THE ALARM WILL SILENCE IMMEDIATELY
AND THE RED LIGHT (LED) WILL BLINK APPROXIMATELY EVERY 10 SECONDS FOR
THE NEXT 10 MINUTES. THIS FEATURE IS TO BE USED ONLY WHEN A SAFE CONDITION IS KNOWN TO EXIST.
The Hush feature will silence the alarm for approximately 9 minutes. A rapid rise in
temperature will override the False Alarm Control and cause the unitto sound an
alarm.
After 9 minutes the heat alarm will revert to normal operation. If the unit still detects
a dangerous situation the alarm will sound again.
If interconnected alarms are installed, the unit that detects the high temperature
and sounds the alarm cannot be inadvertently silenced by the TEST/Hush button of
other units. In this case all of the alarms will continue to sound for as long as a dangerous situation is detected or until the TEST/Hush button of the initiating alarm is
pressed.
If the alarm does not go into False Alarm Control and continues to sound its alarm,
the heat in the area is too high and a dangerous situation may exist – take
emergency action.
TESTING THE HEAT ALARM
WARNING: TEST EACH HEAT ALARM AND SMOKE ALARM TO BE SURE THAT EACH IS INSTALLED
CORRECTLY AND IS OPERATING PROPERLY
TAND AT ARM’S LENGTH FROM THE HEAT ALARM WHEN TESTING. THE ALARM SOUNDER IS LOUD TO
S
ALERT YOU TO AN EMERGENCY AND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HEARING
EST THE HEAT ALARM WEEKLY AND UPON RETURNING FROM HOLIDAY, OR WHEN THE HOUSE HAS BEEN
T
UNOCCUPIED FOR SEVERAL DAYS
Test all heat alarms weekly by doing the following:
1. Check the TEST/HUSH button. If the green LED above the
test button is ON, the heat alarm is receiving AC power.
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2. Firmly depress and hold the TEST/Hush button for at least five (5) seconds. The
heat alarm will sound a loud beep for about three (3) times a second. The
alarm may sound for up to ten (10) seconds after the TEST/Hush button is released. NOTE: If heat alarms are interconnected, all heat and smoke alarms
should sound an alarm within three (3) seconds after any test button is pushed
and the tested heat alarm sounds.
3. If the heat alarm does not sound, turn off the power to the heat alarm circuit at
the main distribution board and check the wiring. Retest the heat alarm.
!WARNING: IF
ALARM IS SENSING A TEMPERATURE OF
MMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION. EVACUATE THE DWELLING IMMEDIATELY!
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THE HEAT ALARM SOUNDS
ND THE HEAT ALARM IS NOT BEING TESTED
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5
7°C
OR ABOVE.
THE ALARM SOUND REQUIRES YOUR
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HE HEAT
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
In addition to weekly testing, this heat alarm must be cleaned periodically to remove
dust,dirtand debris.
DANGER: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
TURN OFF THE AC SUPPLY TO THE HEAT ALARM AT THE MAIN DISTRIBUTION BOARD BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING THE APPROPRIATE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO THE OFF POSITION BE-
ORE CLEANING THE HEAT ALARM.
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ARNING:
W
EAT ALARMS ARE LIFE-SAVING DEVICES AND SHOULD BE CARED FOR PERIODICALLY
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CLEANING
Clean the heat alarm at least once annually to remove dust, dirt and debris. Always
turn off the AC power to the heat alarm before cleaning it.
Using the soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner, vacuum all sides and
the cover of the heat alarm. Be sure that all vents are free from debris. If necessary,
turn off the AC power and use a cloth dampened with warm water to clean the heat
alarm cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to remove the cover or clean inside the heat alarm.
THIS WILL INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE. Failure to properly clean and maintain
this heat alarm may result in impaired operation and possible failure and will invalidate the guarantee.
WARNING: BATTERIES NOT REPLACEABLE IN THE KF30LL ORKF30R.
ODEL KF30R HAS PERMANENTLY MOUNTED RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERIES THAT ARE DESIGNED
M
TO LAST THE USEFUL LIFE OF THE ALARM.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT– KF30 ONLY
Always turn off the AC power to the heat alarm before replacing the battery. Replace
the battery at least once annually, or immediately when the low battery signal
sounds once a minute, even though the heat alarm is receiving AC power. Use only
the following batteries as replacements in this heat alarm: Energizer 522 ; Duracell
MN1604 or MX 1604; FDK CP-V9Ju; Ultralife U9VL-J-P.
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. USE ONLY THE BATTERIES
SPECIFIED IN THE USER USER GUIDE
WARNING: D
OT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
N
O NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BATTERY, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS USER GUIDE. DO
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1. Turn off the AC power supply to the heat alarm at the main distribution board.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot in the mounting plate and turn the heat
alarm counterclockwise to detach the alarm.
3. Gently pull downtheheat alarm.Be carefulnotto separateanywireconnections.
4. Pull out the connector plug from the back of the heat alarm.
5. From the back of the heat alarm, remove battery door screw and lift the tab to
open the battery compartment door.
6. Remove the battery from the compartment. Disconnect the drained battery
from the battery compartment and discard.
7. Connect a new, healthy 9V battery to the connector. The battery will fit only one
way.Be sure the batteryconnector is securely attached to the batteryterminals.
8. Place the battery into the battery compartment.
9. Close the battery compartment door. Push down until it snaps into place. Install battery door screw.
10. Using the TEST button, test the heat alarm to verify 9V DC battery back-up. See
TESTING THE HEAT ALARM.
11. Replace the connector plug. The connector will snap into place. Gently tug the
connector to be sure it is attached properly.
12. Reattach the heat alarm to the mounting plate by turning the heat alarm clockwise until it snaps into place.
13. Turn on the AC power and test the heat alarm using the TEST button. See
TESTING THE HEAT ALARM.
REPAIR
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THIS HEAT ALARM. DOING SO WILL INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE.
If the heat alarm is not operating properly, see TROUBLESHOOTING. If necessary,
and if the heat alarm is still under warrant, pack it in a well-padded carton and send
it, with Proof of Purchase postage prepaid, to the address given at the end of this
user guide.
If the heat alarm is no longer under guarantee, have a qualified electrician replace
the heat alarm immediately with a comparable Firex brand heat alarm.
FIRE SAFETY RULES AND PREVENTING
HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
Siting, testing, and taking care of heat and smoke alarms is just one step in helping to
protect your family and home from fires. You must also reduce the chance that fires will
start in your home and increase your chances of escaping if a fire does start. At a
minimum, your home fire safety program should includethe following guidelines:
• Use smoking materials properly – never smoke in bed or when sleepy or under
the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Keep matches and other sources of ignition away from children.
• Store flammable materials in proper containers and never store or use them
near open flames or sparks.
• Keep electrical appliances and their leads in good working condition, and do not
overload electrical circuits.
• Keep fireplaces, chimneys, and barbecue grills clean, and make sure they are
properly sited away from combustible materials.
• Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles away from combustible
materials.
• Do not allow rubbish to accumulate.
• Have the electrical wiring in your house checked by a qualified electrician at
least every 10 years (or more often as it ages).
• Never leave cooking unattended.
FIRE PROCEDURE
If you hear the heat or smoke alarm sounding, and you have not pushed the test button, it is warning you of a dangerous situation. You will need to respond immediately.
To prepare for such occurrences, developfamilyescape plans, discuss them with all
household members, and practice them regularly. For your safety, as a minimum, you
shoulddo the following to have more effectivefire safety.
• Draw a floor plan of your home and find all ways to escape if there is a fire. On
the ground floor, consider whether windows can be used for escape. On upper
floors, consider whether external rescue will be possible if escape routes are
blocked by fire or smoke.
• Exposeeveryone to the sounds of the heat alarm and of the smoke alarm and explain what the sounds mean. Show them how to check to see if doors are hot before opening them, how to stay close to the floor and crawl along the floor to stay
below dangerous smoke, fumes and gases, and how to use the alternative exit if
a door is hot. Instruct them not to open the door if the door is hot.
• Decideon a meeting place a safe distance from your house and make sure all
members of your household understand they should go and wait for you there if
there is a fire. Explain to children that they must be ready to leave the house by
themselves if necessary.
• Hold fire drills every six (6) months to make sure everyone, even small children,
know what to do to escape safely.
• Know where to go to call the Fire Brigade from outside your house.
• Provide emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, and teach your family
how and when to use this equipment.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A FIRE
After you have prepared family escape plans and practiced them with your family, you
have increased their chances of escaping safely. Review the following rules with your
family when you have fire drills, so everyone will remember them in a real fire.
1. Don’t panic, stay calm. Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and
remembering what you have practiced.
2. Get out of the house, following your planned escape route, as quickly as
possible. Do not stop to collect anything or to get dressed.
3. Open doors carefully only after feeling to see if they are hot. Do not open a door
if it is hot; use an alternative escape route. If your escape route is blocked, go to
a window and shout for help. If necessary, stuff clothing or other materials in the
gaps round the room door to stop smoke from entering until help arrives.
4. Stay close to the floor; smoke and hot gases rise toward the ceiling.
5. Keep doors and windows closed unless you open them to escape.
6. Meet at your pre-arranged meeting place after leaving the house.
7. Call the Fire Brigade as soon as possible from outside your house. Give your
full address, including the name of the town or village.
8. Always call the Fire Brigade as soon as possible, even if a fire seems small.
9. Never re-enter a burning or smoke-filled building.
These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire. However, to reduce the chance
that fires will start, practice fire safety rules and prevent hazardous situations. Contact your local Fire Brigade for more information.
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUARANTEE
The manufacturer guarantees this product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service (“Defects”) for a period of six (6) years
from the date of purchase (the “Guarantee Period”). Should any Defects be discovered within the Guarantee Period, the Company will, at its option, repair or replace the
defective product provided that: (a) it is returned during the Guarantee Period with
postage prepaid and with proof of purchase date to the address shown below and (b)
the Company verifies that the claim is proper. This Guarantee does not cover damage
resulting from accident, improper installation, maintenance or repair, misuse, abuse
or product modification. This Guarantee does not confer any rights other than those
expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This Guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and does not affect your statutory
rights as a consumer.
Return units in a padded carton, postage prepaid, to:
FIREX PRODUCTS
KIDDE SAFETY EUROPE LIMITED
Mathisen Way
Colnbrook, Berkshire SL3 0HB
United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 (0) 1753 685148
www.smoke-alarms.co.uk
1003-7203-00
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