Model No: fxoIS1
fxo Interlinked Heat Alarm
Model No; (AJ-718)
| Product Name | fxo Interlinked Heat Alarm |
| Model Number | AJ-718 |
| Working Voltage | 3V battery (non-replaceable) |
| Activation Temperature | 54°C – 70°C |
| Product Life Expectancy | 10 years * |
| Frequency Range | 433MHz |
| Alarm Mode | LED and audible alarm |
| Alarm Sound | >85dB |
| Size | 116mm x 46mm |
| Alarm Gross Weight | 125g |
| Design, Manufacturing and Test Standard | BS 5446-2: 2003 |
*Life expectancy can vary due to environmental factors and care
Included with each Heat Alarm;
Contents;
- Quick Set Up Mode + Function Description
- Important Safety Information
- Where to Install your Interlinked Heat Alarm
- Locations to Avoid
- How to Install your Interlinked Heat Alarm
- Testing your Interlinked Heat Alarm
- Maintenance and Cleaning
- Fire Safety Best Practice
- What to do in the Event of Fire
- Trouble Shooting
- Limitations of Smoke Alarms
- Limited Warranty
- Quick Set Up Mode + Function Description
Quick Set Up Mode; this interlinked heat alarm is part of fxos Interlinked Radio Emergency Fire Alarm System Technology (FIREFAST) but it can also be used as a stand-alone device.
If the heat alarm is to be used as a stand-alone device i.e. it WILL NOT be connected via radio frequency to any other smoke, heat and/or CO devices then please see Section 5; How to Install your Interlinked Heat Alarm.
If this Interlinked Heat Alarm WILL BE connected via radio frequency to any other smoke, heat or CO alarm as part of the FIREFAST system then please follow the pairing instructions below;
Lay out ALL fxo devices to be connected to each other via radio frequency, ensuing ALL devices have been turned on, activated and place approx. 15cm apart from each other on a flat surface.
Select any Interlinked Smoke, Heat or CO alarm and pick any device to be the MASTER device.
On the MASTER device, press the TEST button until the LED flashes green 3 times and release the TEST button and the LED will flash red;
On the 1st SLAVE device to be added to the MASTER; press the TEST button until the LED flashes green 2 times and release the TEST button and the LED will flash red on the SLAVE device and emit a short beep.
Additional SLAVE devices can be added as per the above instructions until all SLAVE devices have been added.
When all SLAVE devices have been added to the MASTER, the MASTER TEST button can be pressed once and the red LED light will stop flashing. All smoke, heat and CO alarms have now been paired successfully and all interlinked via radio frequency. You have successfully paired fxos Interlinked Radio Emergency Fire Alarm System Technology (FIREFAST) home fire safety protection system.
Please ensure ALL devices have been successfully paired by pressing the TEST button on any one device and listening for an audible alarm on all paired devices activating. Please note; it can take 10-15 seconds for all paired devices to sound AND silence once a single device has been activated.
It is recommended that each device is placed in the approximate location they are to be installed to ensure they will work BEFORE installing them to the ceiling.
| LED Light Sequence | LED Light Sequence Description |
| 1 LED green flash | Approximately every 50-55 seconds to indicate normal operation |
| 2 LED green flashes | Pairing Mode on SLAVE device |
| 3 LED green flashes | Pairing Mode on MASTER device |
| 4 LED green flashes | Clear all paired data on MASTER or SLAVE device |
| Continuous LED red flashes | MASTER device is waiting on devices to be paired with it |
| 1 LED red flash | Approximately every 60 seconds with audible beep to indicate low battery condition |
| 2 LED red flash | Approximately every 60 seconds with audible beep to indicate fault condition |
| 3 LED red flashes | SLAVE device has successfully paired or unpaired to MASTER device |
Function Description;
Test Mode; press and hold the TEST button and the audible alarm will sound and the LED warning light will flash.
Alarm Mode; In the event of heat being detected the audible alarm and LED warning light will flash until the audible alarm is silenced.
Silence Mode; if the heat alarm is in alarm mode, to silence the alarm, press the TEST button and this will silence the audible alarm for approx. 9 minutes (during this period heat will not be detected). After 9 minutes it will revert to normal standby mode and begin to detect heat again.
Low Battery Condition; if low voltage is detected, a short audible beep will sound and the LED will flash every 50 seconds.
Normal Operation; the LED will flash every 50 seconds.
- Important Safety Information
WARNING; PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT remove or disconnect the battery to silence unwanted alarms. Reduce the temperature below 54°C in the room if needed.
DO NOT attempt to remove or replace the battery. Any attempt to do so may lead to malfunction of the alarm and invalidate any warranty.
The TEST button is used to test the heat alarm function – DO NOT use any other test method. DO NOT use naked flame to test the heat alarm.
This heat alarm is not designed for commercial buildings and applications however, where deemed appropriate by a fire safety professional, may be used as supplemental protection.
Heat alarms alert household users in the vicinity of the heat alarm that a possible fire condition has been detected due to an increase in temperature. Hearing impairments, background noise, drugs, alcohol use etc could ensure persons may not hear the alarm. In this event, special consideration can be given to vibration alarms, and audio-visual devices to alert such persons.
Heat alarms have various restrictions on their use and DO NOT detect smoke, gas or other products of combustion. There are various smoke detector applications for various types of fire or fire risk that is identified in the home. This device is a heat alarm and is designed to detect rises in temperature in the vicinity of the heat alarm and will activate between 54°C – 70°C.
All heat alarms must be tested weekly and replaced every 10 years.
- Where to Install your Interlinked Heat Alarm
For full property protection, consideration should be given to of fxos Interlinked Radio Emergency Fire Alarm System Technology (FIREFAST) and smoke alarms can be fitted in all bedrooms, living areas and circulation spaces (including landings and hallways on each level/storey), heat alarms in all kitchens, laundry rooms and garages and CO alarms in every room with a carbon fuelled appliance.
For reduced property protection, consideration should be given to of fxos Interlinked Radio Emergency Fire Alarm System Technology (FIREFAST) and smoke alarms can be fitted in all main living areas and circulation spaces (including landings and hallways on each level/storey), heat detector in each kitchen and CO alarms in every room with a carbon fuelled appliance.
Heat alarms should be located in kitchens, boiler rooms, laundry rooms etc where dust, steam, fumes etc could lead to an increase in unwanted, false alarms were smoke alarms to be installed. It should be noted the activation time of heat detectors (versus the activation of smoke detectors) is generally longer even in confined spaces thus the use of the heat detectors should be in conjunction with installing smoke alarms for an enhanced level of detection and safety.
Smoke alarms should never be installed in kitchens, boiler rooms, laundry rooms etc. or any other room or area where dust, steam, insects etc could be present as this could lead to unwanted false alarms. For such areas, the user may consider installing heat alarms.
Generally, for heat alarms, the best location will be in the centre of the ceiling in any room or area ensuring the smoke alarm is at least 300mm away from any wall or obstruction.
If it is necessary to install the heat alarm on a wall, ensure it is installed 300mm from the ceiling and wall join/corner. Installing heat alarms on the wall may lead to slower activation times compared to ceiling mounting the heat alarm. This area, where the ceiling and walls meet is referred to as ‘dead air’ and if the heat alarm is fitted within 150mm – 300mm of this point there may be a delay in the heat alarm activating and early warning may not be provided.
In rooms with simple sloped or peaked ceilings, heat alarms should be installed 900mm (3ft) away from the highest point of the ceiling.
- Locations to Avoid
DO NOT locate heat alarms;
In any room or building as a single life safety device due to the time delay in detection of a fire or compartment fire.
In areas of high humidity like bathrooms, shower rooms and where the temperature is likely to fall below 0°C. High humidity can lead to unwanted false alarms in heat alarms.
At the peak of an ‘A’ frame ceiling.
Less than 300mm from a wall or other decorative ceiling mounted object when ceiling mounted.
In locations that would make maintenance and user testing dangerous i.e. directly over a top stair, void etc.
On poorly insulated walls or ceilings.
- How to Install your Interlinked Heat Alarm
Ensure the heat alarm is activated by sliding the setting to the ‘ON’ position as below.
Press the TEST button to check it is functioning correctly BEFORE installation.
Complete the section on the alarm nameplate with the Date of Installation.
Mount the alarm base to the ceiling using the fixings provided.
Secure the heat alarm unit to the ceiling mounted base by aligning the mounting slots around the base and turning a half click.
Once the base clicks into the base plate the smoke alarm is now secure and mounted correctly.
Press the TEST button to check it is functioning correctly AFTER installation.
- Testing your Interlinked Heat Alarm
WARNING!
Test each heat alarm to ensure it has been installed correctly and is operating properly.
The TEST button can be used to test all functions of the alarm.
We recommend you test the alarm weekly. To test, press the TEST button for 2 seconds and the heat alarm will emit an audible alarm. Release the TEST button and the audible alarm will stop. This completes the weekly testing procedure.
If the heat alarm fails to emit an audible alarm when the TEST button is pressed, the heat alarm should be replaced with a heat alarm that operates correctly.
If the heat alarm emits an audible alarm when the alarm is not being tested, this could indicate the presence of fire and should be investigated by the user.
- Maintenance and Cleaning
The heat alarm has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible. To ensure the continued operation of the heat alarm you should;
Test the heat alarm once per week
Clean the heat alarm intakes once per month gently using a vacuum head attachment – NEVER use cleaning agents, liquids or solvents and they may damage the unit and invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.
If the heat alarm has a low battery condition, the alarm will emit and audible beep once every 60 seconds and the LED will flash indicating low battery. In the event of low battery condition, the heat alarm should be replaced as the alarm has reached the end of its life and will no longer offer detection protection or early warning of fire.
- Fire Safety Best Practice
If the heat alarm emits an audible alert/sound it is indicating that a possible fire condition has been detected. It is recommended that all persons at home, where the heat alarm is to be installed, is made aware of the location, sound, and operation of the heat alarm.
It is also recommended that all households have a fire escape plan in place and have considered what actions to take in the event of a fire in the home to ensure all occupants can reach a place of safety.
- What to do in the Event of Fire
Leave the room or area as quickly as possible to reach a place of safety. Follow the buildings fire escape plan. Ensure the fire service/department have been called.
Do not enter the room, area or building until the fire service/department have instructed you to do so.
- Trouble Shooting
If the LED flashes and the heat alarm emits an audible alert/sound every 60 seconds, this indicates low battery condition and the heat alarm should be replaced.
If the heat alarm sounds unwanted, false alarms the heat alarm is more than likely installed in the wrong location and it should be located in a room with a lower temperature or away from excessive heat producing equipment i.e. ovens or hobs.
In this case the heat alarm should be located properly in accordance with Section 3. Where to Install your Heat Alarm .
- Limitations of Heat Alarms
There is a statistical correlation between lower fire deaths in the home and an increased level of smoke alarm ownership across the world. There is very little data available to support the benefit of heat detectors however it is reasonable to state that if installed as part of a home fire safety protection system such as fxos Interlinked Radio Emergency Fire Alarm System Technology (FIREFAST) where all smoke, heat and CO alarms are interconnected to ensure if any one device activates, all installed devices activates this could improve the level of safety afforded to any home environment compared to having no heat detectors installed.
However, like any safety device, heat alarms can only provide a suitable level of protection if they are designed, installed, and maintained correctly.
Heat alarms may not alert all individuals of a fire condition in instances where the persons suffer from a hearing impairment or are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. It is recommended that once heat alarms are installed, ALL persons in the home can hear the alarm.
Heat alarms may not provide early warning of fire where the combustion efficiency is low thus flaming combustion is minimal or non-existent with little or no smoke thus the time taken to generate a hot smoke layer temperature in excess of 54°C could be extended.
Consideration should be given by the homeowner to the installation of heat alarms and the relevance to the risk of fire expected in the home.
If low battery condition is detected OR the heat alarm is more than 10 years old the heat alarm should be replaced in both cases.
- Limited Warranty
We warrant solely to the original consumer/purchaser of each new Interlinked Heat Alarm that the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, and conditional upon the manufacturer’s maintenance advice being met, for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase. This warranty DOES NOT cover damage resulting from accident or misuse or abuse or lack of reasonable care for the product.
The manufacturer can never be made liable for loss and/or damage of whatever nature, including incidental and/or consequential loss arising from the fact that the signal from the heat alarm did not sound during a fire condition because of flat or faulty batteries (in circumstances where battery installation and maintenance is completely outside of the manufacturer’s control).
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