Summary of Contents for RCA OM403-LS
- Page 1 OM403-LS User Manual 10-YEAR BATTERY MICRO HEAT ALARM Read this User Manual before installation BS 5446-2:2003...
- Page 2 2. Alarm & Mounting Hardware 1 - Main unit 2 - User Manual 3 - Screws and anchor plugs ( 2 sets) OM403-LS User Manual 10-YEAR BATTERY MICRO HEAT ALARM Read this User Manual before installation Fig.1 BS 5446-2:2003...
- Page 3 3. Heat Alarm Features Test/Hush button Heat sensor LED indicator Alarm body Fig.2 Mounting bracket 4. Heat Alarm Specifications Dimensions: Φ50x43mm Weight: 40g Operating Temperature: 4°C-38°C Power: Built-in 3V Lithium battery (not replaceable) Operating Current: <5uA(standby), <160mA (alarm) Alarm Volume: >85dB at 3 meters Heat Sensitivity Range: 54-70°C Complies with: BS5446-2:2003 Service Environment: Residential dwelling...
- Page 4 5. Where to locate your alarm? A heat alarm should be mounted on the ceiling in the following rooms in your dwelling: • Kitchen • Living Room with solid fuel burner or radiant heater • Garage • Laundry • Attic Area •...
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Page 5: Locations To Avoid
6.Locations to avoid 50cm min. never here Fig.4 heat alarm 30° Do not install heat alarm within 50cm of the peak of a sloping ceiling, if the angle of the ceiling is greater than 30°. 50cm min. ceiling wall heat alarm Fig.5 never here Do not install heat alarms within 50cm the corner of a... - Page 6 7.Mounting the heat alarm Holes in To mount the heat alarm, ceiling proceed as follows: – Choose a location for the alarm on the ceiling near the centre of the room. Plastic plugs – Use the mounting bracket to mark the screw hole Screw Bracket holes...
- Page 7 8. Functionality 8.1 Signal - The heat alarm has both a visible LED and acoustic alarm signal. 32 secs 8.2 Standby Mode - The alarm goes to standby mode once powered on, with the LED flashing every 32 seconds to indicate normal operation. 8.3 Testing - Test the heat alarm once a week to ensure Fig.7...
- Page 8 8.5 Alarm Hush Mode - If alarm activates when there is no fire or dangerous situation 8 secs present, the alarm siren can be hushed by depressing the Test/Hush button. This will pause the unit for approximately 10 minutes. During this time, the LED will flash every 8 seconds indicating Hush Fig.9...
- Page 9 Please replace heat alarm under conditions of malfunction, end of life or low-battery warning. 9. Precautions for use • Test weekly. • Do not paint the heat alarm. • Both the heat alarm designed lifetime and battery standby time (including weekly test) is 10 years. The battery service time decreases if the alarm is frequently activated for longer periods.
- Page 10 hearing, etc.). If you suspect that this heat alarm may not alert a household member, install and maintain specialty alarms. Household members must hear the alarm's warning sound and quickly respond to it to reduce the risk of damage, injury, or death that may result from fire.
- Page 11 IMPORTANT Newfield Group, NZ warrants to the original purchaser each new heat alarm to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of seven years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product.
- Page 12 Heat Sensor Detects dangerous increase in room temperature Large Hush/Test Button To quieten false alarms or check alarm functioning Flashing Warning Light Visible when alarm is activated Extra Loud Warning Tone 85db at 3 metres industry standard Low Battery Warning Indicates alarm end-of-life or alarm malfunction Sealed Long Life Battery Tamper-proof &...