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INTERCONNECTING HEAT ALARMS
Use 1.5mm
2
minimum solid or stranded cable with a rating of 230V. When intercon-
necting heat alarms and/or smoke alarms, the maximum cable length between any
two should be 450m for 1.5mm
2
cable (20 ohm loop resistance.)
This heat alarm may be interconnected with as many as 35 other Firex Model H230,
H230CT or HR230CT heat alarms or model GC240, I240C, IAR230C, PG240, PAD240,
PADC240 or PAR230 smoke alarms. DO NOT connect to any other type or model of
heat alarm or smoke alarm. If interconnecting to Firex Pattress with Relay (Model
PATR) only 12 total Firex models may be interconnected.
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).
BLUE
BLUE
NEUTRAL
ORANGE
ORANGE
BROWN
BROWN
LINE
FOR INTERCONNECTING: USE A MINIMUM OF 1.5mm
2
CABLE
NOTE: Colors shown correspond to electrical codes in the United Kingdom. Colors may
vary in other countries.
RED AND GREEN LED INDICATORS
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.
RED
BLINKS ONCE A MINUTE – DC power is present indicating normal operation.
BLINKS SIX TIMES PER MINUTE – False Alarm Control activated.
OFF – DC power is not present.
BLINKS ONCE A SECOND and unit is sounding alarm – senses 58°C
temperature or greater.
OFF and unit is sounding alarm – Another interconnected smoke/heat alarm
in the network has sensed smoke or 58°C and is signaling this alarm.
FALSE ALARM CONTROL
!WARNING: B
'
F
A
C
,
EFORE USING THE ALARM
S
ALSE
LARM
ONTROL FEATURE
FULLY IDENTIFY THE
.
SOURCE OF THE HEAT BUILD UP AND MAKE SURE THAT THE AREA IS SAFE
T
F
A
C
TEST/FALSE ALARM CON-
O ACTIVATE THE
ALSE
LARM
ONTROL PUSH AND RELEASE THE
TROL
.
BUTTON IN THE CENTER OF THE ALARM
THE ALARM WILL SILENCE IMMEDIATELY AND THE RED
(LED)
10
10
LIGHT
WILL BLINK APPROXIMATELY EVERY
SECONDS FOR THE NEXT
MINUTES
TURE IS TO BE USED ONLY WHEN A SAFE CONDITION IS KNOWN TO EXIST.
The False Alarm Control will silence the alarm for approximately 10 minutes.
A rapid rise in temperature will override the False Alarm Control and cause the unit
to sound an alarm.
After 10 minutes the heat alarm will beep twice. This signals the end of the False
Alarm Control period and the unit 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/FALSE ALARM CON-
TROL 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/FALSE ALARM CONTROL
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 emer-
gency action.
TESTING THE HEAT ALARM
!WARNING: T
EST EACH HEAT ALARM AND SMOKE ALARM TO BE SURE THAT EACH IS INSTALLED
.
CORRECTLY AND IS OPERATING PROPERLY
S
'
. T
TAND AT ARM
S LENGTH FROM THE HEAT ALARM WHEN TESTING
HE ALARM SOUNDER IS LOUD TO
.
ALERT YOU TO AN EMERGENCY AND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HEARING
T
,
EST THE HEAT ALARM WEEKLY AND UPON RETURNING FROM HOLIDAY
OR WHEN THE HOUSE HAS
.
BEEN UNOCCUPIED FOR SEVERAL DAYS
Test all heat alarms weekly by doing the following:
1. Check the TEST/FALSE ALARM CONTROL button. If the green LED above the
test button is ON, the heat alarm is receiving AC power.
2. Firmly depress the TEST/FALSE ALARM CONTROL button for at least five (5)
seconds. The heat alarm will sound a loud beep for about four (4) times a sec-
ond. The alarm may sound for up to ten (10) seconds after the TEST/FALSE
ALARM CONTROL button is released. NOTE: If heat alarms are interconnect-
ed, 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: I
,
F THE HEAT ALARM SOUNDS
AND THE HEAT ALARM IS NOT BEING TESTED
58°C
. THE ALARM SOUND REQUIRES YOUR
ALARM IS SENSING A TEMPERATURE OF
OR ABOVE
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION. EVACUATE THE DWELLING IMMEDIATELY!
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
In addition to weekly testing, this heat alarm must be cleaned periodically to remove
dust, dirt and debris.
!DANGER: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
T
AC
URN OFF THE
SUPPLY TO THE HEAT ALARM AT THE MAIN DISTRIBUTION BOARD BY REMOVING THE
FUSE OR SWITCHING THE APPROPRIATE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO THE
.
HEAT ALARM
!WARNING: H
-
EAT ALARMS ARE LIFE
SAVING DEVICES AND SHOULD BE CARED FOR PERIODICALLY
!WARNING: B
.
ATTERIES NOT REPLACEABLE
Model HR230CT has permanently mounted rechargeable lithium batteries that are
designed to outlast the useful life of the alarm.
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 invali-
date the guarantee.
REPAIR
!CAUTION: D
. D
O NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THIS HEAT ALARM
If the heat alarm is not operating properly, see TROUBLESHOOTING. If necessary,
and if the heat alarm is still under warranty, return it to your local distributor. Pack it
in a well-padded carton and send it, postage prepaid, to the address given at the
end of this manual.
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
. THIS FEA-
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 include the 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 com-
bustible 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 but-
ton, it is warning you of a dangerous situation. You will need to respond immediately.
To prepare for such occurrences, develop family escape plans, discuss them with all
,
THE HEAT
household members, and practice them regularly. For your safety, as a minimum, you
should do the following to have more effective fire 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.
• Expose everyone 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
OFF
POSITION BEFORE CLEANING THE
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.
• Decide on 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.
.
OING SO WILL INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE
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
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Heat alarm does not
1. Check that AC power is
sound when tested.
turned on.
2. Turn off power. Remove
heat alarm from mounting
NOTE: PUSH TEST/FALSE
plate and check that
ALARM CONTROL BUTTON
connector plug is
for at least five (5) seconds
securely attached.
while testing!
3. Clean heat alarm.
Heat alarm beeps about
1. Verify that unit has been under
once a minute.
mains operation for a minimum
of 2 full days. If the beeping
persists after required
charging period, return the
unit for service.
Heat alarm sounds
1. Hire an electrician to move
unwanted alarms.
heat alarm to a new location.
See the HEAT ALARM SITING
section of this manual.
Interconnected heat alarms
1. Press and hold button for at
do not sound when system
least three seconds after the
is tested.
first unit sounds.
2. Turn off AC power or
circuit breaker and check
the interconnect wiring.
See INTERCONNECTING
HEAT ALARMS section
of this manual.
GUARANTEE
Climate Controls Americas (the "Company") 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, postage prepaid, to your local distributor. For information on your local
distributor, contact:
SENSOTEC EUROPE LTD.
Unit 7, Enterprise Park
Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7NL
Wales, United Kingdom
Technical Services: Telephone
+44 08700 730000
Fax
+44 08700 740000
Sales:
Telephone
+44 08700 710000
Fax
+44 08700 720000
Climate Controls Americas
191 E. North Avenue
Carol Stream, IL 60188
United States of America
©2003 Invensys Climate Controls Americas
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