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- Page 1 HEAT ALARM INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL Model LIFHA240 1002-7217-00...
- Page 2 Thank You for using this LIFHA240 Heat Alarm THIS HEAT ALARM HAS AN EXPECTED SERVICE LIFE OF TEN YEARS UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU SHOULD REPLACE THE HEAT ALARM AFTER 10 YEARS FROM INSTALLATION DATE TO ENSURE NORMAL OPERATION. Your LIFHA240 Heat Alarm is designed for use in a residential dwelling.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Heat Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds................4 2. Product Features And Specifications ....................5 3. Recommended Locations Of alarms ....................7 4. Locations To Avoid ........................11 5. Installation.............................12 6. Mounting Instructions ........................14 7. Operation and Testing ......................... 15 8. -
Page 4: Heat Alarm: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
1. Heat Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds Heat alarm pattern is three long beeps, a 1.5 second pause, and three long beeps repeating. Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the importance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving the area without help. -
Page 5: Product Features And Specifications
CO alarms, smoke alarms, or security systems. The heat alarms can be interconnected with up to 24 other PSA Lifesaver models. Do not connect to any other type or model of smoke, CO, or heat alarm. - Page 6 Product Specifications • Electrical Rating: 240V AC 50HZ, DC battery back up (9V battery ) • Interconnecting Smoke And Heat Alarms p to any combination of 23 other alarm models. • Temperature Rating: 57 °C • Temperature Rating Maximum Ambient 40°C •...
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Page 7: Recommended Locations Of Alarms
- for more information please refer to your local fire emergency services. PSA recommends heat alarms be installed in addition to legislated smoke alarms in areas where there might be high air circulation or in areas such as kitchens, bathrooms or garages where smoke alarms would be subject to higher false alarms. - Page 8 Check specific State legislation in your area to ensure smoke and heat alarms are correctly located according to local laws. Each State or Territory may differ in building codes and regulations. PSA Products can only recommend the locations. • Locate an alarm for each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
- Page 9 Location of alarm AREAS FOR HEAT OR SMOKE ALARMS Apex Of Sloping Ceiling Ceiling / Wall Junction FIGURE 2A FIGURE 2B Smoke alarms for minimum protection Smoke alarms for additional protection Single Floor Typical Multiple Floor Installation IMPORANT: incorrect orientation of smoke alarm may decrease operational effectiveness FIGURE 2C...
- Page 10 Mobile Home Installation • Modern mobile homes have been designed and insulated to be energy efficient. Install smoke and heat alarms as recommended (refer to RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS). • In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside through poorly insulated walls and roof.
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Page 11: Locations To Avoid
4. Locations To Avoid • Do not locate your alarm in front of forced air supply ducts used for heating and air conditioning and other high air flow areas. • Do not locate your alarm less than 500mm from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling. •... -
Page 12: Installation
5. Installation DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power at the main fuse box or circuit breaker by removing the fuse or switching the circuit breaker to the OFF position and securing it. An all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3mm in each pole shall be incorporated in the electrical installation of the building. - Page 13 • When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit. • A maximum of 24 PSA LIFESAVER devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. Note: Use approved listed Australian Standards cable 1.0mm² TPS or larger as required by local codes.
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Page 14: Mounting Instructions
6. Mounting Instructions CAUTION! THE BATTERY TAMPER BUTTON MUST BE HELD DOWN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY THE BATTERY, TO ENSURE THE BATTERY DOOR WILL CLOSE. NOTE: PLEASE ENSURE THAT BATTERY IS INSTALLED PRIOR TO MOUNTING OF HEAT ALARM. A trim ring is provided on the back of the heat alarm. This trim ring is removed by holding the trim ring and twisting the heat alarm in the direction indicated by the TURN TO REMOVE arrow. -
Page 15: Operation And Testing
7. Operation and Testing OPERATION The heat alarm is operating once AC power is applied, new battery is installed and testing is complete. When the heat alarm senses temperatures above 57°C (plus or minus a few degrees), the horn will sound a loud (85db) pulsating alarm. 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. - Page 16 TESTING THE HEAT ALARM Warning: test each heat alarm and smoke alarm to be sure that each is installed correctly and is operating properly. Stand at arm’s length from the heat alarm when testing. The alarm sounder is loud to alert you to an emergency and can be harmful to hearing.
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Page 17: Alarm Nuisance And Hush
8. Nuisance Alarm And HUSH Heat alarms respond only to heat. They do not detect smoke. If the alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out of the house and call the fire brigade. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed in Section 4 may have caused the alarm. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
9. Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Heat alarm does not sound when tested. 1. Check that AC power is turned on. 2. Turn off power. Remove heat alarm from mounting NOTE: Push and hold test button for at least five (5) seconds while testing plate and: a. -
Page 19: Battery Replacement
10. Battery Replacement To replace the battery, remove the alarm from the trim ring by rotating the alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover (See Section 6, FIGURE 6B). To disconnect the AC power harness, squeeze the locking arms on the sides of the Quick Connector while pulling the connector away from the bottom of the alarm (see Section 6, FIGURE 6A). -
Page 20: The Limitations Of Heat Alarms
This heat alarm has an expected service life of 10 years under normal conditions. We recommend that you should replace the heat alarm after 10 years from installation date to ensure normal operation. PSA recommend to write the replacement date on th supplied “ Replace By” label and apply on the unit. -
Page 21: Cleaning Your Alarm
12. Cleaning Your Alarm YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED ONCE A YEAR. Heat alarms operate by monitoring the environment around it. We recommend the heat alarm be regularly clean at least once a year using a soft brush vacuum cleaner to ensure dust and debris do not accumulate around the unit. -
Page 22: Good Safety Habits
13. Good Safety Habits DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE • Install and maintain Fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency. •... -
Page 23: Warranty And Liability
3. To the extent permitted by law, the liability of PSA Products Pty Ltd arising from the sale or under the terms of this limited warranty shall not in any case exceed the cost of replacement and subject to this clause. -
Page 24: Product Warranty Registration
16. Product warranty registration Thank you for purchasing and installing the most trusted brand in fire, security and intercoms. To ensure you receive excellent after-sale product service we encourage you to register your products. There are a few important reasons to register your product: 1. - Page 25 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS HEAT ALARM. Tested & Complies to AS 1603.3:2018 Another Quality Product By: PSA Products Pty Ltd 17 Millicent Street, Burwood, Victoria 3125 Ph: 1300 PSA PRODUCTS (1300 772 776) Fax: (03) 9888 9993 Email:enquiry@psaproducts.com.au Webite:www.psaproducts.com.au...
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