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
Model#: RE6100.
Test the system after finishing installation,
enrollment, and configuration. Verify
proper operation of all installed sensors and
peripherals using the 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. will indicate it has
properly received a test signal by sounding
a temporal three sound for a Heat Alarm.
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