Owner's Manual

755H Heat Alarm
240V~, 50Hz, heat alarm with 9V d.c. battery backup
Suitable for interconnection with up to 39 smoke and
heat alarms.
WARNING. Heat alarms alone are not suffi cient for
life safety as they are not designed to detect smoke.
They are intended to detect a temperature of 73°C
to comply within the range of 58°C to 88°C per AS
1603.3-1996,to provide additional source of information
that is supplementary to that provided by
smoke alarms to increase the probability
that an early warning will be provided
and so enhance life safety and property
protection. See “Heat Alarms Have
Limitations” in the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION section of this manual.
Installation / Operating Instructions and Warranty
Clipsal Lifesaver
®
Heat Alarm
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HEAT ALARM DESCRIPTION:
Model 755H Heat Alarm, 240V~, 50Hz, with 9V d.c.
battery backup.
Thank you for purchasing a quality Clipsal Lifesaver
®
755H Heat Alarm. The 755H Heat Alarm is a mains
powered device, with a battery backup that will operate
in the event of mains power failure. The alarm will sound
when it detects a temperature of 73° to comply within the
range of 58°C to 88°C per AS1603.3-1996. Please read the
following instructions carefully to ensure correct installation
and maintenance.
These units are not designed to detect fl ame. A 5-year
warranty (excluding batteries) is included. A licensed
electrician or similarly qualifi ed person to SAA Wiring Rules
(AS3000) and relevant Building Codes must carry out
installation of the Clipsal Lifesaver
®
755H Heat Alarm.
HEAT ALARMS HAVE LIMITATIONS
The Clipsal Lifesaver
®
Series Heat Alarm is not foolproof
and is not warranted to protect lives or property from fi re.
Heat alarms are not a substitute for insurance. In addition,
it is possible for the heat alarm to fail at any time. For this
reason you must test the heat alarm weekly and replaced
every ten years.
HEAT ALARM FEATURES
• The heat alarm is powered from a 240V~ supply, and
has a 9V d.c. battery back-up source. Mains powered
heat alarms with battery back up offer added protection
in the event of a power failure or a fl at battery.
• This model 755H Heat Alarm may be interconnected
with as many as 39 other heat alarms of the same
model, or 39 off any of the Clipsal Lifesaver
®
, 755
series, 240V~ smoke alarms, connected to the
same phase.
• Optional tamper resistant feature serves as a safeguard
against tampering.
• Unique “battery missing” device. The heat alarm will not
attach to the mounting bracket if a battery is not in the
battery compartment.
• The heat alarm will sound a short beep about once a
minute if the battery is low or improperly connected.
• Multi-purpose green and red LEDs indicate that the
heat alarm is connected to the a.c. supply, is working
normally, or is in alarm.
• Loud alarm sounder, 85 decibels [dB(A)] at 3 metres,
will sound to alert you in an emergency.
• Test button checks heat alarm operation.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number 755H
Electrical Rating 240V~, 9V d.c. battery
back up
Interconnecting Up to 39 other Clipsal
Lifesaver
®
series Smoke or
Heat Alarms.
Temperature Rating The alarm point of this heat
alarm is 73°C to comply
within the range of 58° to
88°C per AS1603.3-1996
Recommended Coverage 50m
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Recommended Spacing 5.3m
Maximum Distance from Wall 7.7m
Maximum Ceiling Height 6.0m
Compatible Isolation Unit Catalogue No. 756
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and save these instructions
• This heat alarm requires constant 240V~ power and a
healthy 9V d.c. battery to operate properly. This heat
alarm will not work if a.c. supply is not connected, or
has failed or been interrupted for any reason, and the
batteries have been removed or are fl at or improperly
connected. Do not use any other kind of battery except
as specifi ed in this manual. Do not interconnect this
heat alarm to any other type of smoke alarm or
heat alarm or auxiliary device, except those listed in
this manual.
• The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all heat
alarm functions. Do not use any other test method for
routine testing. Test heat alarm weekly to ensure
proper operation.
• Higher ceilings will increase the time needed by the
heat alarm to detect a fi re. In most dwellings the
ceiling height will keep this reaction time within
acceptable limits. However, ceilings with a height of
over 6 metres may delay the reaction time of the heat
alarm signifi cantly.
• Advice from your local distributor or Fire Brigade should
be obtained when installing a heat alarm on a ceiling
higher than 6m.
• Only a qualifi ed electrician or similarly qualifi ed
person should install this heat alarm. The installation
should comply with all prevailing local, regional and
national codes.
• This heat alarm is designed to be used only as part of
the protection of a single-family dwelling or a house in
multiple occupation of no more than two storeys. It may
also be used in conjunction with smoke alarms within
individual fl ats or apartments in larger houses in
multiple occupation, to provide an early warning to
occupants of a fi re in a room within the dwelling but a
communal fi re alarm system should also be provided
in such cases.
• Heat alarms should only be used in conjunction with
smoke alarms, with which the heat alarms should be
interconnected, in order to provide early warning of
heat, smoke, or fi re. Smoke alarms should be installed
on every level of the dwelling.
• Interconnected heat alarms and smoke alarms offer
maximum protection. By interconnecting heat alarms
and smoke alarms, when one unit senses heat, smoke,
or fi re, and sounds its alarm, all others will sound as
well. Do not connect this heat alarm to any other type
of alarm (except those stated in this manual) or
approved auxiliary device.
• Heat alarms interconnected with smoke alarms may
not alert every household member in time. The alarm
sounder of the heat alarm is loud in order to alert
individuals of a potential danger. However, there may
be limiting circumstances where an occupant may not
hear the alarm (eg. outdoor or indoor noise, sounder
sleepers, drug or alcohol usage, impaired hearing, etc.)
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 fi re.
• Check carefully that, when any one device operates,
the alarm signal given by interconnected devices is
clearly audible throughout the building, particularly in
bedrooms, where it is essential that the alarm signal
will wake sleeping occupants.
• This heat alarm can only sound an alarm when
it detects temperatures of 73°C to comply within
the range of 58°C to 88°C per AS1603.3-1996.
Heat alarms do not sense smoke or gas. In some fi res,
hazardous levels of toxic chemicals and smoke can
build up before a heat alarm will operate. Temperatures
may not reach the alarm point to activate the heat
alarm quickly enough to ensure safe escape.
• Some fi res are slow smouldering, low heat-producing,
or are in a different room to that in which the heat
alarm is located, or the heat from the fi re may bypass
the alarm, the heat alarm may not give a warning under
these circumstances.
• Heat alarms have limitations. This heat alarm is not
guaranteed to protect lives or property. Heat alarms are
not a substitute for insurance. Householders should
insure their lives and property in addition, as with any
electronic device, it is possible for the heat alarm to fail
at any time.
• Never paint this heat alarm.
HEAT ALARM LOCATION
Heat alarms are ideal for kitchens, garages, cellars, boiler
rooms, attics and other areas where there are normally high
levels of fumes, smoke or dust which preclude the use of
smoke alarms due to the risk of false alarms. For normal-
sized houses, two-story houses, fl ats and maisonettes, it is
recommended that the minimum level of protection should
comprise smoke alarms in the hallways and staircases.
This minimum standard necessitates one smoke alarm in
the hallway of a typical bungalow or one smoke alarm on
each level of a two-story house. Heat alarms should not be
used in these circulation areas. If there are, for example,
long hallways, the standard necessitates additional
interconnected smoke alarms.
If, however, the design of the dwelling does not comply
with modern fi re safety standards, or if factors such as the
presence of several young children, of elderly occupants or
disabled people, or of smokers, the use of portable heaters
or solid fuel fi res during the night, or the use of electric
blankets, it is advised that additional detection devices,
installed within rooms, may be necessary.
For best protection, it is recommended that you install
a smoke or heat alarm in every room. In addition, it is
recommended that all smoke and heat alarms should
be interconnected.
Note: Smoke alarms should be installed per AS1670.6
Standard.
Install heat alarm as close to the centre of the ceiling
as possible. 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 300mm from highest
point. If only wall placement is possible, install no further
than 300mm 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 +5°C
or rise above +45°C.
• Near fl uorescent lights. Electrical “noise” and fl ickering
may affect the operation of the heat alarm.
• Closer than 300mm to light fi ttings.
• In such a position that it is diffi cult or dangerous to
reach for testing, maintenance or battery replacement.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS HEAT ALARM
DANGER: electric shock hazards. Turn off power to the
heat alarm circuit at the main distribution board by removing
the fuse or switching the circuit breaker to the off position
and securing it.
WARNING, only a qualifi ed electrician in accordance with
AS/NZS3000 guidelines should install this heat alarm.
Heat alarms should be connected on a single independent,
dedicated circuit at the main distribution board. No
other electrical equipment, except compatible smoke
alarms, should be connected to this circuit. If your home
has residual current device protection on the electrical
installation or on individual circuits, check with a qualifi ed
electrician to make sure that faults on circuits serving
socket outlets or portable appliances cannot cause
interruption to the supply to the heat alarms.
Heat alarms may also be connected to a separate
electrically protected, regularly used local lighting circuit.
However, this will mean that, unless a separate means of
isolation is provided for the heat alarms, it will be necessary
to isolate the lighting circuit every time that there is a need
to isolate the supply to the heat alarms; this may cause
inconvenience or hazards.
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