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IMPORT
This user’
about your Heat Alarm’
this Heat Alarm for use by others, you must leave this
manual—or a copy of it—with the end user
T OF CONTENTS
Basic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Install This Heat Alarm ...............................1
How This . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Locking Features
W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
If Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Understanding the
If This Heat Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
What ToDo In Case Of Fir ................................. .6
Using the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Latching Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Recommended Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Locations T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limitations of Heat Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing First Alert® for your Heat Alarm needs. Y
purchased a state-of-the-art Heat Alarm designed to provide you with early
warning of increased temperatures that may be the result a fir
Key features include:
135º F Fixed and 15º F/Minute Rate of Rise–Programmed to alarm when
temperature reaches 135ºF or when the micr
rise of 15º F per minute. This allows the unit to sense a heat rise and alarm
prior to reaching the fixed temperatureof 135º F
, providing a morerapid
response to a potential fir
Exclusive IR* Remote Control Feature–Lets you T
Alarm using most commonly available remote controls.
Latching AlarmIndicator–Micropr
identifies and remembers which unit in an interconnected series initiated an
alarm, even after the alarm condition has ended.
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1. T
removing the battery
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Battery Compartment–swings out for quicker
even when unit is mounted.
Interconnectable–Can be inter
*Infrared (IR) remote contr
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USER’S MANUAL
120V AC/DC POWERED 135ºF FIXED AND
15ºF/MINUTE RA
WITH BA
•This device is not intended to alert hearing impaired r
Smoke Alarms specifically designed for the hearing impaired,
which feature devices like flashing str
to alert the hearing impaired in case of fire.
•Installation of this Heat Alarm must conform to the electrical
codes in your area; Articles 210 and 300.3 (B) of the National
Electrical Code (NFPA70), NFPA72, NFPA101; SBC (SBCCI);
NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building
codes that may apply.Wiring and installation must be performed
by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may
result in injury or property damage.
•This Heat Alarm is not a Smoke Alarm. This unit is not suitable
protection when used alone. Do not use this unit as the only
means of fire detection in a home. This unit is intended for use
as a supplement to Smoke Alarms.
•This Heat Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate.
If the AC power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm to
operate for a limited time. If AC power fails and the battery is
dead or missing, the alarm cannot operate.
•This unit must be powered by a 24-hour
Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer
ground fault circuit interrupter
24-hour circuit and keeping fresh batteries installed, may pr
it from providing constant pr
•Never disconnect the power from an AC power
unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and remove your
protection. In the case of a true unwanted alarm, use the Silence
Feature by using an IR remote contr
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will reset automatically when it returns to normal operation.
•NEVER ignore any alarm. Read “If Y
more information on how to respond to an alarm. Failur
respond can r
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have it replaced immediately! If the Alarm is not working pr
it cannot alertyou to a problem.
•Connect this Heat Alarm ONL
See “Special Requirements for Interconnected Heat Alarms” for
details. Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary
device. Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or
prevent it from operating properly.
•DO NOT stand too close to the unit when the alarmis sounding.
It is loud to alertyou in an emergency
close range may harm your hearing. When testing the unit, step
back when the horn starts sounding.
•Do not paint over the Heat Alarm. Paint may clog the openings to
the sensor and prevent the Heat Alarm from operating pr
120V AC ~ 60Hz
0.07Amps
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
materials properly
from children; 3) Stor
electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits;
5)Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-
free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep
portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable
materials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly
are not working properly
alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor
and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable
means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
BEFORE YOU INST
IMPORTRead “Recommended Locations for Heat Alarms” and
“Locations to Avoid for Heat Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors
the air
you more time to escape before fir
early warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located
where heat can reach it, and wher
this manual. This unit will not sense gas, smoke, or flame. It cannot prevent
orextinguish fires.
Know Where T
See “Recommended Locations For Heat Alarms” and “Locations T
For Heat Alarms” for details.
Know What Heat Alarms Can and Can’t Do
AHeat Alarm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to
escape. It can only sound an alarm once heat reaches the sensor
See “Limitations of Heat Alarms” for details.
Check Y
This Heat Alarm is designed to be used in a typical single-family home. It
alone will not meet re quirements for boarding houses, apartment buildings,
hotels or motels. See “Special Compliance Considerations”
for details.
Model
HD6135FB
LISTED TO
UL 539
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