BRK electronic UL539 User Manual
The Mounting Bracket:
To remove the mounting bracket from the Heat
Alarm base, hold the Heat Alarm base firmly and
twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise.
The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box.
It has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes.
To remove the mounting bracket from the Heat
Alarm base, hold the Heat Alarm base firmly and
twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise.
The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box.
It has a variety of screw slots to fit most boxes.
The Power Connector:
The power connector plugs into a power input block on
the Heat Alarm. It supplies the unit with AC power.
The power connector plugs into a power input block on
the Heat Alarm. It supplies the unit with AC power.
• The black wire is “hot.”
• The white wire is neutral.
• The orange wire is used for interconnect.
If you need to remove the power connector, disconnect
AC power at the electrical panel; insert a flat screwdriver
blade between the power connector and the security
tab inside the power input block. Gently pry back the
tab and pull the connector free.
AC power at the electrical panel; insert a flat screwdriver
blade between the power connector and the security
tab inside the power input block. Gently pry back the
tab and pull the connector free.
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Mounting Slot and Screw
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Junction Box
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Mounting Bracket
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Alignment arrow on Alarm
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Mounting Slot and Screw
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Wire strip gauge
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Hot (Black) AC Wire
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Neutral (White) AC Wire
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Interconnect (Orange) Wire
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HOW TO INSTALL THIS HEAT ALARM
THE PARTS OF THIS HEAT ALARM
This Heat Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall (if allowed by local codes).
Read “Recommended Locations For Heat Alarms” and “Locations to Avoid For Heat Alarms” before you begin installation.
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
Read “Recommended Locations For Heat Alarms” and “Locations to Avoid For Heat Alarms” before you begin installation.
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard Flathead screwdriver.
This Heat Alarm monitors the air and when heat reaches the sensor, it alarms.
The unit will alarm when the temperature reaches a fixed 135º F (57º C).
The unit will alarm when the temperature reaches a fixed 135º F (57º C).
Heat Alarms are intended for use as supplemental safety devices
with Smoke Alarms. Heat Alarms are designed for use in areas where
Smoke Alarms cannot be installed due to temperature and environmental
conditions, as in unheated garages and crawl spaces. A Heat Alarm can
only give early warning of a developing fire if it is properly installed and
maintained and located where heat can reach it. The unit will not sense
gas, smoke or flame. Heat Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires.
with Smoke Alarms. Heat Alarms are designed for use in areas where
Smoke Alarms cannot be installed due to temperature and environmental
conditions, as in unheated garages and crawl spaces. A Heat Alarm can
only give early warning of a developing fire if it is properly installed and
maintained and located where heat can reach it. The unit will not sense
gas, smoke or flame. Heat Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires.
This Heat Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences.
It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
THE COVER OF YOUR HEAT ALARM
1. Power Light, Test Button
2. Air Vents
3. (Behind the Cover) Alarm Horn:
85 dB audible alarm for test, alarm,
and unit malfunction warning.
and unit malfunction warning.
4. Heat Sensor
HOW THIS HEAT ALARM WORKS
Make sure the Alarm is not receiving excessive noisy power. Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit, power from a
generator or solar power, light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessive noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm.
generator or solar power, light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessive noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm.
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