Firex 5700 Heat Detector

110 609C 10 5 00 2 36 PM Page 1 AC Alarm 9V Alarm Maple Chase Company 58 FIXED TEMPERATURE ADH READ AND SAVE MANUAL Please leave this with the product Heat alarms are not life safety devices and are not designed to smoke or fire Heat alarms detect temperatures of 135 or greater are intended to be used as supplements to smoke alarms by provid early warning See the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section of manual ALARM FEATURES This heat alarm is powered by 120V AC and a 9 volt battery source AC DC heat alarms offer added protection in the of a power failure or a drained battery Unique power connector prevents interconnection with heat alarms smoke alarms or security systems This heat alarm is interconnectable to a maximum of 12 Firex It is compatible with Firex smoke alarm models AD FADC and FX1218 It can be interconnected with Firex heat model ADM 6 maximum Optional tamper resist feature Unique missing lockout heat alarm will not attach to mounting bracket if a battery is not in the battery pocket Improperly connected or weak battery signal heat alarm will a short beep once a minute if the battery is weak or connected under normal operation or in alarm Green LED indicates that the heat alarm is receiving AC power Loud alarm horn decibels at 10 feet to alert you Test button checks heat alarm operation an emergency VAC 60 HZ 80mA max 9 volt battery back up units maximum 58 fixed temperature Number Rating Quantity temperature rating Maximum ambient at unit temperature to 158 23 to 70 Recommended coverage 2500 square feet see Note A Recommended spacing 50 feet distance from wall 25 feet see Note B A Maximum alarm coverage has been determined by UL to provide detection equal to sprinkler devices spaced at 10 ft intervals 100 square foot area on a ceiling 15 ft 9 in high Higher ceilings can adversely affect detection time In instances earlier detection may be obtained by reducing the distance between See the latest edition of the NFPA 72E Automatic Fire Detectors B Maximum distance is measured from any wall partition or ceiling projection down more than 12 inches SAFETY INFORMATION READ AND SAVE INSTRUCTIONS A R N I N G This heat alarm requires constant 120 volt AC power AND working 9 volt battery to operate properly This heat alarm NOT work if AC power is not connected has failed or been interrupted for any reason AND if the battery is drained or improperly connected DO NOT use any kind of battery except as specified in this manual DO connect this heat alarm to any smoke alarm heat alarm auxiliary device except those listed in this manual The Push to Test button accurately tests all heat alarm For temperatures that are below 10 use a hand hair dryer and blow hot air into heat alarm to test DO use any other test method Test heat alarm weekly to proper operation This heat alarm should be installed only by a licensed qual electrician Observe and follow all local and national elec and building codes for installation 10 5 00 2 36 PM Page 2 This heat alarm is designed to be used inside a single family only In multi family buildings each individual living should have its own heat alarm Do not install in nonresi buildings or places which house many people like hotels dormitories hospitals nursing homes or group homes heat alarm is not a substitute for a complete alarm system Heat alarms should be interconnected with smoke alarms in to provide early warning of heat smoke or fire In addi smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom and on level of the home Interconnected heat alarms and smoke alarms offer maxi protection The National Fire Protection Agency NFPA interconnecting heat alarms and smoke alarms so when one unit senses heat smoke or fire and sounds its all others will sound as well Do not interconnect heat and smoke alarms from one individual living unit to Do not connect this heat alarm to any other type of except those listed in this manual or auxiliary device Heat alarms interconnected with smoke alarms may not every household member every time The alarm horn of heat alarm and smoke alarm is loud in order to alert individ of a potential danger However there may be limiting cir where a household member may not hear the i e outdoor or indoor noise sound sleepers drug or usage the hard of hearing etc If you suspect that your alarm or smoke alarm may not alert a household member and maintain specialty smoke alarms Household mem must hear the alarm warning sound and quickly respond it to reduce the risk of damage injury or death that may from fire This heat alarm cannot be interconnected with smoke alarms unless specified in this manual This heat alarm can only sound its alarm when it detects of 135 or greater Heat alarms do not detect flame or gas In some fires hazardous levels of toxic and smoke can build up before a heat alarm will oper Temperatures may not reach 135 to activate the heat QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape Heat alarms should be used to supplement smoke alarms alarm may not always detect slow smoldering low heat pro fires and fires that are in a different room than the heat In addition heat from a nearby fire may bypass the heat Heat alarms have limitations This heat alarm is not foolproof is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire Heat are not a substitute for insurance Homeowners and renters insure their lives and property In addition it is possible for heat alarm to fail at any time ALARM PLACEMENT alarms give an audible warning when the temperature at the reaches 135 Heat alarms are ideal for kitchens garages boilers rooms attics and other areas where there are high levels of fumes smoke or dust which are also areas smoke alarms should not be installed due to risk of false alarms STORY RESIDENCE APARTMENT MOBILE HOME ROOM ROOM National Fire Association minimum require as stated in 72 Chapter 2 as follows Smoke detec shall be installed out of each separate area in the imme vicinity of the bed and on each story of the fam living unit including and excluding spaces and unfin attics In new con a heat detector shall be installed in sleeping room ATTIC ATTIC STORY RESIDENCE 10 5 00 2 36 PM Page 3 addition the California State Fire Marshal states fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire equipment in all rooms and areas of the household follows A heat detector installed in each separate sleeping in the vicinity but outside the bedrooms and heat or alarms in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms hallways attics furnace rooms closets utility and rooms basements and attached garages STORY RESIDENCE APARTMENT MOBILE HOME ROOM ROOM STORY RESIDENCE minimum REQUIRED smoke locations RECOMMENDED additional alarm locations heat alarm locations ALARM LOCATIONS Install a heat alarm as close to the center of the ceiling as If this is not practical mount no closer than 4 inches a wall or corner If ceiling is not practical or the mounting surface may considerably warmer or cooler than the room such a poorly insul