NOTE A:
Maximum alarm coverage has been determined by UL to provide detection time equal
to sprinkler devices spaced at 10 foot intervals (100 square foot area) on a smooth
ceiling 15 ft. x 8 in. high. Higher ceilings can adversely affect detection time. In some
instances, earlier detection may be obtained by reducing the spacing between detectors.
See the latest edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code.
NOTE B:
Maximum distance is from any wall partition or ceiling projection extending down more
than 12 in.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 or has failed or has been interrupted for any reason
AND
the
batteries 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 other type of smoke alarm or heat alarm or auxiliary
device, except those listed in this manual.
• This heat alarm should be installed only by a licensed, qualified electrician. Observe and follow
all local and national electrical building codes for installation.
• Heat alarms should be interconnected with smoke alarms in order to provide early warning of
heat, smoke or fire. In addition, smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom and on
every level of the home.
• Heat alarms interconnected with smoke alarms may not alert every household member every
time. The alarm horn of the heat alarm and smoke alarm is loud in order to alert individuals of
a potential danger. However, there may be limiting circumstances where a household member
may not hear the alarm (i.e. outdoor or indoor noise, sound sleepers, drug or alcohol use, the
hearing impaired, etc.). If you suspect that your heat alarm or smoke alarm may not alert a
household member, install and maintain specialty smoke alarms. 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. This heat alarm cannot be interconnected with specialty
smoke alarms unless specified in this manual.
• Heat alarms should be used to provide an added source of information and supplement smoke
alarm installation. Some fires are slow, smoldering, low heat-producing or are in a different
room than the heat alarm, or the heat from the fire may bypass the alarm. This heat alarm will
not always detect this type of fire.
• The push-to-test button accurately tests all heat alarm functions. For temperatures that are
below minus 10
o
F, use a handheld hair dryer and blow hot air (one foot away) into the heat alarm
to test. DO NOT use any other test method. Test heat alarm weekly to ensure proper operation.
• This heat alarm is designed to be used inside a single family household only. In multi-family
buildings, each individual living unit should have its own heat alarm. Do not install in non-
residential buildings or places which house many people like hotels, motels, dormitories,
hospitals, nursing homes or group homes of any kind. This heat alarm is not a substitute for
a complete alarm system.
• 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 or smoke alarms from one individual family living unit to
another. Do not connect this heat alarm to any other type of alarm (except those stated in this
manual) or auxiliary device.
• This heat alarm can only sound its alarm when it detects temperatures of 135
o
F (57
o
C) or
greater. Heat alarms do not sense smoke, fire 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
o
F (57
o
C) to activate the heat alarm quickly enough to ensure safe escape.
• Heat alarms have limitations. This heat alarm is not foolproof and is not warranted to protect lives or
property. Heat alarms are not a substitute for insurance. Homeowners and renters should insure their
lives 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
o
F (57
o
C) or greater.
Heat alarms are ideal for kitchens, garages, basements, boiler 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.
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