Maintenance And Cleaning; Battery Replacement; Practice Fire Safety - Firex ADH Owner's Manual

sound an alarm within three seconds after any test button is pushed
and the tested heat alarm sounds.
3. If heat alarm does not sound, turn off power at main fuse box or circuit
breaker and check wiring. Retest heat alarm.
REPLACE OR RETURN THE ALARM IF THE PUSH-TO-TEST FUNC-
TION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AFTER FOLLOWING THE
PROCEDURES OUTLINED ABOVE (see REPAIR on page 6).
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DANGER: If a l a rm horn sounds, and heat alarm is not being
tested, the heat alarm is sensing 58°C (135°F) or greater tempera-
t u re. THE SOUND OF THE ALARM HORN REQUIRES YOUR
I M M E D I ATE ATTENTION AND ACTION.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

In addition to weekly testing, this heat alarm re q u i res yearly battery re p l a c e-
ment and periodic cleaning to remove dust, dirt, and debris.
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DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power at

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Always turn off power to heat alarm before replacing battery. Replace
battery at least once a year or immediately when the low battery signal
sounds once a minute, even though the heat alarm is receiving AC power.
Batteries should be replaced regularly, even when the heat alarm is
receiving AC power
Use only the following batteries as replacements in this heat alarm:
Eveready 522 or 1222, or Duracell MN 1604.
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WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF
1. Turn off power to heat alarm at main service panel.
2 . Tu rn heat alarm counterclockwise to detach from mounting plate.
3 . Gently pull down heat alarm. Be careful not to separate wire connections.
4. Pull out power plug from back of heat alarm.
5. F rom back of heat alarm, lift tab to open battery pocket door.
6. Remove battery from pocket. Disconnect and discard drained battery
from battery connector.
7 . Connect a fresh, 9-volt battery to connector. The battery will fit only one
w a y. Be sure battery connector is securely attached to battery term i n a l s .
8. Place battery into battery pocket.
9 . Close battery pocket door. Push down until it snaps into place.
1 0 . Replace connector plug. Connector will snap into place. Gently tug
connector to be sure it is attached pro p e r l y.
11. Reattach heat alarm to mounting plate by turning heat alarm clockwise
until it snaps into plate.
12. Turn on power and test heat alarm using Push-to-Test button.
CLEANING
Clean the heat alarm at least once a month to remove dust, dirt, or
debris. Always turn off power to heat alarm before cleaning.
• Using the soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner, vacuum
all sides and cover of heat alarm. Be sure all the vents are free of debris.
• If necessary, turn off power and use a damp cloth to clean heat
alarm cover.
I M P O RTA N T: Do not attempt to remove the cover or clean inside the heat
a l a rm. THIS WILL VOID YOUR WA R R A N T Y.
REPAIR
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CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair this heat alarm. Doing so
If heat alarm is not operating pro p e r l y, see TROUBLESHOOTING. If necessary,
and if still under warr a n t y, re t u rn heat alarm to Invensys Controls. Pack it in a
well-padded carton, shipping prepaid with a note describing the nature of the
p roblem and proof of purchase date, to:
If the heat alarm is no longer under warranty, have a licensed electrician
replace the heat alarm immediately with a comparable Firex brand
heat alarm.
If the heat alarm sounds its alarm horn, and you have not pushed the test
button, it is warning of a dangerous situation. Your immediate response is
necessary. To prepare for such occurrences, develop family escape plans,
discuss them with ALL household members, and practice them regularly.
main service panel by removing fuse or switching
appropriate circuit breaker to OFF position before
replacing battery or cleaning heat alarm.
BATTERY, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN
THIS MANUAL. DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
will void your warranty.
Invensys Controls
Product Service Department
3505 Laird Road Unit #14
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 5Y7

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