Rate of Rise Sensor
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
The Rate of Rise Sensor can be placed up to 2000 feet
away from the tattletale
TM
base unit depending on structures
and objects in-between the sensor and the tattletale.
A temperature increase of 15°F or more per minute activates
the rate-of-rise feature and transmits an alarm to the tattletale.
Additionally, if the ambient temperature rises above 194°F,
the fixed temperature element will activate, the center disk
will fall free from the sensor, and will transmit an alarm to the
tattletale. It can effectively detect change of heat in an area up
to 2,500 ft. It will operate at temperatures from -22°F to 150°F.
The 3V CR123A battery included with the Rate of Rise Sensor
will typically last 2-3 years.
I M P O R TA N T:
YOUR tattletale™ BASE UNIT DOES NOT NEED
TO BE ARMED TO SEND AN ALARM FROM ANY
FIRE SENSORS, INCLUDING YOUR RATE OF RISE
SENSOR.
PLEASE CALL 1-888-835-5668 OR USE TEST DRIVE
FUNCTION TO PLACE YOUR ACCOUNT ON TEST
BEFORE TESTING OR SERVICING YOUR RATE OF RISE
SENSOR IN ANY WAY. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE
DEPLOYMENT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
General Troubleshooting
1.
When there is an issue with your Rate of Rise sensor
(or one of your other sensors), the tattletale base unit
will display a message on its screen which says either
“Sensor Open”
or
“Other Issues.”
If you see either of
these messages displayed, press 3 on the keypad, then
enter your 4-digit PIN to get more information about
what is going on with the sensor.
2.
If the Rate of Rise Sensor’s status is
“LOST,”
verify that
it is within range of the tattletale base unit and that the
sensor has a working battery in the
transmitter. If that doesn’t return it to normal status a
tattletale signal booster might be needed.
3.
If the Rate of Rise Sensor’s status is
“LOW BATTERY,”
replace the CR123A battery in its transmitter and press
the black RESET button.
If the Rate of Rise Sensor was exposed to
temperatures above 194°F and the sensor is
constantly reporting open, it will need to be
sent to tattletale for repair/replacement.
Instructions for mounting, testing and changing the battery,
are located on the following pages.
