Alula RE617 User manual

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RE617 Heat Alarm is a fire-protection
device that alarms when it detects
temperatures above 135°F (57°C) or
temperature changes greater than 15°F
(8.3°C)/min and the temperature is
above 104ºF (40ºC).
Features
• UL539 and ULC-S530 listings
• Heat detection
Quick Start Guide
1. Remove the mounting plate.
2. Pull the battery tab.
3. Restore the mounting plate and
twist it fully onto the Heat Alarm.
Note: Enrollment is possible only
if the mounting plate is twisted
onto the Heat Alarm.
4. Enroll the Heat Alarm by placing the
panel into wireless enrollment mode
and then holding down the Heat’s
test button until the Heat Alarm
beeps.
5. Remove the mounting plate and
refer to Sections 2 and 5 for
positioning and installation.
6. After mounting plate is installed
restore the Heat Alarm onto the
mounting plate and fully test the
Heat Alarm per Section 6.
Alternate Enrollment Methods
• Scan the Heat Alarm’s bar code
using the Connect+ Installer app
OR
• Enter the 8-character serial
number on the interactive service
provider’s web portal.
To replace the battery, detach the
Heat Alarm from its mounting plate
and replace the batteries.
Attention
This manual should be read prior to use and retained for further information.
Use the panel installation guide to verify proper system setup.
Test Heat Alarm
Pull Battery Tab
Position Heat Alarm
12 inches
minimum
12 inches
minimum
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sure it is a nuisance alarm, press the large
test button to silence the Alarm for 10
minutes – the red LED will then flash every
8 seconds for 10 minutes.
1.2. Fault Conditions
1.2.1. Low Batteries
The Alarm will emit a short beep and flash
the yellow LED when it becomes partially
depleted. Check the date when the Alarm
should be replaced which is given on the
sidewall of the Alarm. When electronic
self testing indicates that the batteries are
becoming low, the Alarm will beep and
the yellow LED will flash at the same time
(about every 48 seconds) to warn the user.
This indicates that the batteries must be
replaced.
2. Location and Positioning
Introduction
You can easily install these Alarms
throughout the property on escape routes,
on each story, in corridors and in closed
rooms to give warning of fire.
Heat Alarms can be installed in kitchens
and other areas where Smoke Alarms are
unsuitable.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION REQUIRED PROTECTION
Smoke Detection. Where required by
applicable laws, codes, or standards for the
specified occupancy, approved single- and
multiple-station Smoke Alarms shall be
installed as follows:
(1) In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
Indicator Summary
Normal Operation Action Red LED Yellow LED Sounder
Power Up Insert Battery 1 Flash 1 Flash Off
Standby Off Off Off
Sensing Fire Rapid Flashing Off Full Sound
Fault Mode Action Red LED Yellow LED Sounder
Low Battery Off 1 Flash every 48 sec 1 Beep
Faulty Heat Sensor Off 2 Flashes every
48 sec
2 Beeps
End of Life Off 3 Flashes every
48 sec
3 Beeps
Silence Sounding Alarm Press & Release
Button
1 Flash every
8 sec
Off Off for 10 mins
Silence “End of Life”
indication (up to 30 days)
Press & Release
Button
Off Off for 72 hours Off for 72 hours
Test Mode Action Red LED Yellow LED Sounder
Test Heat Alarm Press Button Rapid Flashing Off Full Sound
Alarm Memory Action Red Led Yellow LED Sounder
24 Hour Memory 2 Flashes
every 48 sec
for 24 hours
Off Off
Long Term Memory Press & Hold
Button
Rapid Flashing Off Rapid Chirping
1.1. Normal Operation
1.1.1. Power Up
Twist off the Alarm from the mounting
plate (see Quick Start Guide). Remove the
battery tab to power the Alarm, the red LED
will flash once followed by one flash of the
yellow LED to indicate that the Alarm has
been powered successfully and is now in
standby mode.
1.1.2. Standby
In standby mode there are no active visible
or audible indications which can be intrusive
to the householder. To confirm that the
Alarm is operational perform a weekly
button test.
1.1.3. Weekly Button Test
Press and hold the test button, verify that
the red LED flashes rapidly, and the Alarm
ramps up to full sound.
1.1.4. Sensing Fire
When the Alarm senses a temperature
above 135°F (57°C) or a temperature
change greater than 15°F (8.3°C)/min and
the temperature is above 104ºF (40ºC),
it will go into alarm. The red LED on the
Alarm sensing heat flashes rapidly to
indicate this is the Alarm sensing heat /
fire. Follow the instruction in section 3 and
evacuate the building.
Conditions that will cause an alarm:
1. Temperature is above 135°F (57ºC).
2. Temperature is rising at a rate of 15ºF
(8.3ºC)/min and the temperature is above
104ºF (40ºC).
1.1.5. Silence False / Nuisance Alarm
To silence a nuisance alarm, once you are
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(2) Outside of each separate dwelling unit
sleeping area within 6.4 m (21 ft) of any
door to a sleeping room, the distance
measured along a path of travel
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit,
including basements
(4) On every level of a residential board and
care occupancy (small facility), including
basements and excluding crawl spaces and
unfinished attics
(5) In the living area(s) of a guest suite
(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board
and care occupancy (small facility)
Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The
required number of smoke detectors
might not provide reliable early warning
protection for those areas separated by
a door from the areas protected by the
required smoke detectors. For this reason,
it is recommended that the householder
consider the use of additional smoke
detectors for those areas for increased
protection. The additional areas include
the basement, bedrooms, dining room,
furnace room, utility room, and hallways not
protected by the required smoke detectors.
The installation of smoke detectors in
kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or
garages is not normally recommended, as
these locations occasionally experience
conditions that can result in improper
operation.
The equipment should be installed using
wiring methods in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association’s
Standard 72, Chapter 11. (National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269).
IMPORTANT!
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm
installation vary from state to state and from
region to region. Check with your local Fire
Department for current requirements in
your area.
SMOKE ALARMS (REx14 Series)
Sufficient smoke must enter your Smoke
Alarm before it will respond. Your Smoke
Alarm needs to be within 6.4 meters (21ft)
of the fire to respond quickly. Smoke Alarms
also need to be in positions where they can
be heard throughout the property, so they
can wake you and your family in time for
everyone to escape. A single Smoke Alarm
will give some protection if it is properly
installed, but most homes will require two
or more (preferably interconnected) to
ensure that a reliable early warning is given.
For recommended protection you should
put individual Smoke Alarms in all rooms
where fire is most likely to break out (apart
from the kitchen and bathroom).
Your first Smoke Alarm should be located
between the sleeping area and the most
likely sources of fire (living room for
example), but it should not be more than
6.4 meters (21ft) from the door to any
room where a fire may start and block your
escape from the house.
Multi-Story Dwellings
If your home has more than one floor, at
least one Alarm should be fitted on each
level (see Figure 1). Preferably the Alarms
should be interconnected (if feature is
present on unit) so as to give sufficient
warning throughout the property.
Figure 1 illustrates where Smoke and Heat
Alarms should be located in a typical
two story house. Note the spacings in
“Protection Levels” which ensure the early
detection of fire and that the warning will
be heard.
Locate Heat Alarms in rooms adjoining
escape routes - kitchens, garages, boiler
houses etc. where Smoke Alarms are
unsuitable.
Single Story Dwelling
If the premises is one story you should
put your first Smoke Alarm in a corridor or
hallway between the sleeping and living
areas. Place it as near to the living area
as possible, but make sure that it can be
heard loudly enough in the bedroom to
wake someone. See Figure 2 for placement
example.
In houses with more than one sleeping area,
Smoke Alarms should be placed between
each sleeping area and the living area and
it is recommended that Heat Alarms should
be placed in the kitchen and garage.
Recommended Protection
Fire authorities recommend you put
individual Smoke Alarms in or near all
rooms where fire is most likely to break
out (apart from the locations to avoid e.g
bathrooms). The living room is the most
likely place for a fire to start at night,
followed by the kitchen (where a Heat Alarm
is recommended) and then the dining room.
Consideration should be given to installing
Smoke Alarms in any bedrooms where fires
might occur, for instance, where there is
an electrical appliance such as an electric
blanket or heater, or where the occupant is
a smoker. In addition, consideration should
be also given to installing Smoke Alarms in
any rooms where the occupant is unable to
respond very well to a fire starting in that
room, such as an elderly or sick person or a
very young child.
For placement of Heat and Smoke Alarms,
see Figures 1 and 2. Locate Heat Alarms in
rooms adjoining escape routes - kitchens,
garages, boiler houses etc. where Smoke
Alarms are unsuitable.
Figure 1
For minimum protection
- Smoke Alarm on each story
- in each sleeping area
- every 6.4 meters (21ft) of hallways and
rooms
- within 3 meters (10ft) of all bedroom doors
- all units interconnected (where feature is
present)
For recommended protection
(in addition to the above):
- Smoke Alarms in every room (except
kitchens and bathrooms)
- Heat Alarms located in kitchens,
garages etc. within 5.3m (17ft) of
potential fire sources
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premises having a residential type
environment.
• This is not a portable product. It must be
mounted following the instructions in this
instruction leaflet.
• Heat Alarms are not a substitute for
insurance. The supplier or manufacturer is
not your insurer.
Fire Safety Hints
• Store gasoline and other flammable
materials in proper containers.
• Discard oily or flammable rags.
• Always use a metal fireplace screen and
have chimneys cleaned regularly.
• Replace worn or damaged sockets,
switches, home wiring and cracked or
frayed electrical cords and plugs.
• Do not overload electrical circuits.
• Keep matches away from children.
• Never smoke in bed. In rooms where you
do smoke, always check under cushions
for smouldering cigarettes and ashes.
• Be sure all electrical appliances and tools
have a recognized approval label.
• Heat alarms are not to be used with
detector guards unless the combination
has been evaluated and found suitable
for that purpose.
This device cannot protect all persons at all
times. It may not protect against the three
most common causes of fatal fires:
1. Smoking in bed.
2. Leaving children at home alone.
3. Cleaning with flammable liquids, such
as gasoline.
Further information can be obtained from
the Fire Department.
Planning Your Escape Route For When The
Alarms Sound
1. Check room doors for smoke or heat.
Do not open a hot door. Use an alternate
escape route. Close doors behind you as
you leave.
2. If smoke is heavy, crawl out, staying
close to floor. Take short breaths, if
possible, through a wet cloth or hold your
breath. More people die from smoke
inhalation than from flames.
Figure 2
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Bath
Dining Room
Laundry
Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Checking Alarms Can Be Heard
With the Alarms sounding in their intended
locations check that the alarm can be heard
in each bedroom with the door closed, above
the sound of any TV/audio systems. The TV/
audio systems should be set to a reasonably
loud conversation level. If you cannot hear
the alarm over the sound of the TV/audio
system, the chances are it would not wake
you.
This unit is required to be installed in
conjunction with one or more Smoke Alarms.
3. Fire Safety Advice
When using household protective devices,
basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including those listed below:
• Please read all instructions.
• Rehearse emergency escape plans so
everyone at home knows what to do in case
the alarm sounds.
• Use the Alarm Test Button to familiarize
your family with the Alarm sound and to
practice fire drills regularly with all family
members. Draw up a floor plan that will
show each member at least 2 escape routes
from each room in the house. Children
tend to hide when they don’t know what
to do. Teach children how to escape, open
windows, and use roll up fire ladders and
stools without adult help. Make sure they
know what to do if the alarm goes off.
• Constant exposures to high or low
temperatures or high humidity may reduce
the batteries life.
• Nuisance alarms can be quickly silenced by
pressing the test / hush button.
• Do not attempt to recharge or burn the
batteries, as they may explode.
• If it is necessary to remove the batteries for
separate disposal, handle carefully to avoid
possible eye damage or skin irritation if
batteries have leaked or corroded.
• To maintain sensitivity to heat, do not paint
or cover the Alarm in any manner; do not
permit any accumulation of cobwebs, dust
or grease.
• If Alarm has been damaged in any way or
does not function properly, do not attempt
a repair - see section 7 ‘Getting Your Alarm
Serviced’.
• This appliance is intended ONLY for
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4. Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring
in the ceiling, drill holes using a 5.0mm
drill bit through the center of the marked
locations. Push the plastic screw anchors
provided into the drilled holes. Screw the
mounting plate to the ceiling.
5. Insert the batteries as per the Quick Start
Guide, ensuring the orientation is correct.
If the batteries are already installed in your
Alarm just pull the battery tab to power the
Alarm.
Figure 3
ROTATE UNIT ANTI-CLOCKWISE
UNIT WILL NOT TWIST OFF - IT MAY BE
TAMPERPROOFED - SEE FIGURE 5a
6. Carefully line up the Alarm on to the
mounting plate, gently press home and
twist clockwise. Install all the other Alarms
similarly.
7. Press the Test button on each Alarm to
ensure that the Alarm works (see Figure 4).
Figure 4
Figure 4
Heat Alarm
Tamperproofing the Alarm
The Alarm can be made tamperproof to
prevent unauthorized removal of the Alarm.
Break off the small pillar on the base as
shown in Figure 5a. To remove the Alarm
from the ceiling it is now necessary to use a
small screwdriver, to release the catch (push
catch towards the ceiling) and then twist off
the Alarm (see Figure 5b).
Figure 5a - How to Tamperproof
BREAK OFF
SMALL PILLAR
3. Get out as fast as you can. Do not stop
for packing. Have a prearranged meeting
place outside for all family members. Check
everybody is there.
4. Call the Fire Department from a
neighbor’s house or mobile phone.
Remember to give your name and address.
5. NEVER re-enter a burning house.
4. Alarm Limitations
Limitations of Heat Alarms
There are various situations where a Heat
Alarm may not be effective:
• Fires where the victim is intimate with a
flaming initiated fire; for example, when a
person’s clothes catch fire while cooking.
• Fires where the heat is prevented from
reaching the Heat Alarm due to a closed
door or other obstruction.
• Incendiary fires where the fire grows
so rapidly that an occupant’s egress is
blocked even with properly located Heat
Alarms.
5. Installation
Installation Procedure
1. Select a location complying with the
advice in Section 2.
2. Lift off the mounting plate from the Heat
Alarm.
3. Place the mounting plate on the ceiling
exactly where you want to mount the Alarm.
With a pencil, mark the location of the two
screw holes.
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WARNING: DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME.
This can set fire to the Alarm and damage
the house. We do not recommend testing
with heat or flame as the results can be
misleading unless special apparatus is used.
When you press the Test button it simulates
the effect of heat in a Heat Alarm which it
could experience in a real fire.
6.2 Test/Silence Button to Control
Nuisance Alarms
The Heat Alarms have a combined Test/
Silence button to help you control nuisance/
false alarms.
If, when the Alarm sounds, there is no sign
of heat or noise to indicate that there is a
fire, it should be assumed that it is due to
an actual fire and the dwelling should be
evacuated immediately.
Check the house carefully in case there is a
small fire smoldering somewhere.
1. To cancel a false alarm from a Heat Alarm
(which has its red light flashing rapidly),
press the Test/Silence button (the Heat
Alarm will automatically switch to a reduced
sensitivity condition).
The Heat Alarm will be silenced for a period
of approximately 10 minutes. The red light
on the cover of the Heat Alarm will flash
every 8 seconds to indicate that the unit has
been silenced.
2. The Heat Alarm will reset to normal
sensitivity at the end of the silenced period
(10 minutes). If additional silenced time
is required, simply push the Test/Silence
button again.
3. If kitchen usage/layout is such that there
are an unacceptable level of nuisance
alarms, re-locate the Heat Alarm further
away where it will be less affected by
cooking fumes, etc.
We recommend the use of a Heat Alarm
in the Kitchen area to avoid such nuisance
alarms.
6.3 Power Supply Monitoring
6.3.1 What to do when an Alarm is
beeping:
A Heat Alarm is beeping about every 48
seconds with the yellow light flashing at the
same time:
- Replace the batteries.
6.3.2 Battery Replacement
When the batteries’ power is low and
replacement is necessary, the Heat Alarm
will “beep” and the yellow light will flash at
the same time about once every 48 seconds
for at least 7 days. The batteries must then
be replaced. Also, replace the batteries if
the Alarm does not sound when the Test
Button is pressed. When you replace the
batteries, you must press the Test button
to check that the Alarm is functioning
correctly. Only replace the battery with
Panasonic®CR123A Batteries.
Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep
away from children. Do not disassemble
and do not dispose of in fire.
Replacement batteries can be purchased at
your local hardware store.
Figure 5b - How to Remove
PUSH UP CATCH & TWIST
ALARM ANTI-CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE
If necessary to further secure the Alarm,
use a No.2 or No.4 self-tapping screw (see
Figure 5d) to firmly lock the Alarm and its
mounting plate together (see Figure 5c) -
NOT SUPPLIED.
Figure 5c
TAMPERPROOF SCREW
Figure 5d
6 to 8 mm
2 to 3 mm
SELF TAPPING
SCREW
Attach the Alarm to the mounting plate.
Insert the screw (not supplied) on the “U”
shaped recessed area shown in Figure 5c.
To remove the Alarm from the ceiling,
remove the screw first, and then twist off
anti-clockwise.
6. Testing, Maintenance and
Power Supply Monitoring
Your Alarm is a life saving device and
should be checked periodically.
6.1 Manually Testing your Alarms
It is recommended that you test your Alarms
after installation and then at least weekly
to ensure the units are working. It will also
help you and your family to become familiar
with the sound of the Alarms.
- Press and hold the Test Button until the
Alarm sounds and the red light flashes (see
Figure 4). The Alarm will stop sounding
shortly after the button is released.
- Repeat this procedure for all other Alarms
in the system.
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WARNING!
CONSTANT EXPOSURES TO HIGH OR
LOW TEMPERATURES OR HIGH HUMIDITY
MAY REDUCE THE BATTERY LIFE.
Use only batteries specified in marking.
Use of a different battery may have a
detrimental effect on Alarm operation.
These cells are intended for use at ordinary
temperatures where anticipated high
temperature excursions are not expected to
exceed 100°C (212°F). Prolonged periods of
alarm will also reduce batteries life.
Caution: The batteries used in this device
may present a fire or chemical burn
hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F)
or dispose of in fire. Replace batteries
with Panasonic®CR123A, use of another
batteries may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
6.4 Cleaning your Alarm
Clean your Alarm regularly. Use a soft
bristle brush or the brush attachment of
your vacuum cleaner to remove dust and
cobwebs from the side slots where the
heat enters. To clean the cover, wipe with a
damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
WARNING: DO NOT PAINT YOUR
ALARM.
Other than the maintenance and cleaning
described in this leaflet, no other customer
servicing of this product is required.
Repairs, when needed, must be performed
by the manufacturer.
6.5 End of life
The entire Alarm must be replaced if:
• The unit is installed for over 10 years
(check the “replace by” date marked on
the side of the unit).
Before the Alarm is safely discarded,
remove from the mounting plate &
disconnect the batteries.
Do not put the Alarm into a fire.
The Alarm should be disposed in a safe and
environmentally sound manner at your local
recycle center. Contact your local authority
for further advice.
7. Getting Your Alarm Serviced
If your Alarm fails to work after you have
read the sections on Installation and
Testing, Maintenance, and Power Supply
Monitoring, contact Tech Support at the
phone number provided at the end of this
guide.
For product returns, ensure the product is
shipped with the batteries disconnected
and return to Alula, Attn: RMA, 2340 Energy
Park Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55108.
8. Troubleshooting
Alarms sound for no apparent reason:
• Check for fumes, steam, etc. from the
kitchen or bathroom. Paint and other fumes
can cause nuisance alarms.
• Check for any sign of contamination such
as cobwebs or dust. Clean the Alarm as
described in Section 6.4 if necessary.
• Press the Test/Silence button on the Heat
Alarm (this can be identified as the Alarm
with the red light flashing rapidly) – this will
silence the Heat Alarm for 10 minutes (and
also silence all other interconnected Alarms
in the system).
The Alarm fails to sound when the Test
button is pressed:
• Check the age of the unit - see the
“replace by” label on side of unit.
• If necessary replace the batteries with
Panasonic®CR123A.
9. System Compatibility and
Wireless Verification
Heat alarm model RE617 has only been
evaluated at ETL with Alula Connect+
Model#: RE6100.
Test the system after finishing installation,
enrollment, and configuration. Verify
proper operation of all installed sensors and
peripherals using the Connect+ Installer
app or the interactive services provider’s
web portal. All sensors and peripherals
should score at least one bar on the RF
signal strength indicator.
Heat Alarms should be tested after installed
and weekly by pressing the test button on
the detector. Connect+ will indicate it has
properly received a test signal by sounding
a temporal three sound for a Heat Alarm.
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Pro Tip
Pressing the test button on the heat alarm will beep both the panel and
heat alarm.
Specications
Physical
Housing Dimensions
Weight with Batteries
Mounting Fastener
4.7 x 1.8 inches (12.0 x 4.6 centimeters)
7.36 ounces (210 grams)
#6 screws and anchors (provided)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Maximum Humidity
40°F to 100°F (4.4°C to 37.8°C), Long Term
15% to 95% non-condensing relative humidity
Sensor Specications
Frequency
Replacement Batteries
Transmitted Indications
Loudness
Heat Sensor
433.92 MHz
Two Panasonic®CR123A
Low Battery, Supervision
85 dBA at 10 feet (3m) minimum
135 ± 5°F (57 ± 2°C) or Rate of Rise 15ºF
(8.3ºC)/min & >104°F (40°C), 70ft spacing
Certication
RE617 FCC, IC, UL539, ULC-S530
Specications subject to change without notice.
TRADEMARKS
Alula and Connect+ are trademarks owned by Alula
Holdings, LLC.
Panasonic is a registered trademark owned by Pana-
sonic Corporation.
FCC NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference that may
be received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by
Alula could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
FCC ID: U5X-RE314
IC NOTICE
This device complies with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux cnr d’Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes:
(1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) L’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
IC: 8310A-RE314
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