The BRK HD6135FB is a wire-in 120 VAC 60Hz single and-or multiple station heat alarm designed to supplement smoke alarms in residential and institutional applications including sleeping rooms of hospitals hotels motels dormitories and other multi-family dwellings as defined in standard NFPA 101. Model HD6135FB complies with UL539 CSFM NFPA 72 HUD FHA and other agencies that model their codes after the above agencies. It meets building codes where AC-DC heat alarms are required.
This heat alarm is not a smoke alarm nor has it been designated a life safety device. It is designed to give reliable early warning of heat from fire. It is recommended for garages crawl spaces bathrooms kitchens laundry rooms or other applications not suitable for smoke alarm installations. It features exclusive IR remote control test-silence that can be activated by most household remote controls. The unit contains a thermistor that senses heat and will alarm when either the temperature reaches 135°F or when a rate of rise of 15°F-minute is sensed by the microprocessor. This feature enables a more rapid response to a potential fire. The unit has an 85dB horn a 9V battery backup power supply an easy access side-load battery drawer two silence features: nuisance alarms and low battery silence and is interconnectable up to 18 devices.
The unit features Latching Alarm Indication. When interconnected in series the unit that triggered the alarm rapidly flashes its red LED indicator. After the alarm condition subsides the initiating unit will store in memory or latch the information and begin to flash once every 5 seconds. The red LED indicators remain off on all other interconnected units. The unit mounts to any standard junction box up to 4 size.
Keyhole slots in the mounting bracket eliminate the need to remove the junction box screws for installation. Battery installation and removal can occur while the unit is mounted to the ceiling or wall via the side load battery compartment. Two locking features are provided to prevent battery theft and-or theft of the unit. Connection to AC power is made with a Quick-Connect wiring harness. Installation is quick easy and cost effective.
