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HEAT ALARM SITING
FOR BEST PROTECTION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU INSTALL A
SMOKE OR HEAT ALARM IN EVERY ROOM. In addition, it is recommend-
ed that all smoke and heat alarms should be interconnected.
Install heat alarm on a standard electrical box or surface mount pattress
(Firex Model PAT or PATR) as close to the centre of the ceiling as possi-
ble. If the centre is not practical, mount the heat alarm no closer than
300mm away from a wall or corner.
In rooms with open joists or beams, all ceiling-mounted alarms should
be located on the bottom of such joists or beams and not up in joist
channels. On sloped, peaked or gabled ceilings, install heat alarm 90cm
from highest point. If only wall placement is possible, install no further
than 150mm from ceiling.
DO NOT install heat alarms:
• Directly over the cooker, stove or oven.
• In areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or shower rooms, or
areas near dishwashers or washing machines. Install heat alarms
at least 3m away from these areas if possible.
• Adjacent to, or directly above, heaters, air-conditioning vents or
ceiling fans.
• In an area where the temperature may fall below -23°C or rise
above 37°C.
• Near fluorescent lights. Electrical "noise" and flickering may affect
the operation of the heat alarm.
• Closer than 300mm to light fittings.
• In such a position that it is difficult or dangerous to reach for test-
ing, maintenance or battery replacement.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS HEAT ALARM
! DANGER: E
LECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
AT THE MAIN DISTRIBUTION BOARD BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING THE CIRCUIT
OFF
BREAKER TO THE
!WARNING: T
HIS HEAT ALARM SHOULD BE INSTALLED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRI
CIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
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LISHED BY THE
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PRESIDING LOCAL
!WARNING: H
EAT ALARMS SHOULD BE CONNECTED ON A SINGLE INDEPENDENT
CATED CIRCUIT AT THE MAIN DISTRIBUTION BOARD
EXCEPT COMPATIBLE SMOKE ALARMS
HOME HAS RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE PROTECTION ON THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OR
ON INDIVIDUAL CIRCUITS
FAULTS ON CIRCUITS SERVING SOCKET OUTLETS OR PORTABLE APPLIANCES CANNOT
CAUSE INTERRUPTION TO THE SUPPLY TO THE HEAT ALARMS
H
EAT ALARMS MAY ALSO BE CONNECTED TO A SEPARATE ELECTRICALLY
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REGULARLY
USED LOCAL LIGHTING CIRCUIT
SEPARATE MEANS OF ISOLATION IS PROVIDED FOR THE HEAT ALARMS
SARY TO ISOLATE THE LIGHTING CIRCUIT EVERY TIME THAT THERE IS A NEED TO ISOLATE
THE SUPPLY TO THE HEAT ALARMS
1. Route the household AC supply/interconnect cable into the electri-
cal accessory box or surface Pattress (Firex Model PAT or PATR).
2. Using a suitably-rated connector (supplied with Firex Pattress models)
connect the neutral supply to the blue lead of the connector plug.
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POSITION AND SECURING IT
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CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO MAKE SURE THAT
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THIS MAY CAUSE INCONVENIENCE OR HAZARDS
URN OFF POWER TO THE HEAT ALARM CIRCUIT
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