EX20-HT Electronic Heat Alarm • Rate of Rise • Selectable Fixed Temperatures • with mulitLINX Networking SIGNALING 1 MADE IN THE U.S.A. Heat Manual 06_02_13.
Table of Contents General Information About Your Heat Alarm ......................... page 3 Contents of your Kit ................................................................................... page 4 General Warnings about Heat ...........................................page 5 Understanding the Dangers of CO Poisoning.........................................page 6 Recommended Locations for Your Heat alarm ............................................... page 7 Areas Not Appropriate for Heat alarms .....
About Your New Heat Alarm Thank you for purchasing the EX20-HT Heat alarm. HT alarms play an important role in protecting your family and home from the dangers of Heat . Please carefully read and follow the information in this booklet to ensure that your alarm operates properly and is located in the areas best suited for activation.
Contents of Your Kit Please make sure the following is included in your kit: 1” Screws (2) Plastic Anchors (2) Heat Alarm Instruction Manual Mounting Bracket Self Adhesive Label Key Features • The latest dual-sensor differential heat sensing technology. • Rate of Rise and selectable Fixed Temperature triggers (117°F, 135°F and 175°F). • Radio communication to connect all Exigent alarms into their own unique multiLINX Network. • Powered by a sealed lithium-ion battery.
Heat Manual 06_02_13.
Heat Manual 06_02_13.
Recommended Locations for your Heat Alarm Hallways. A Heat alarm is required to be centrally located outside of each sleeping area, and on every level of the home. If your hallway is longer than 40 feet, install a Heat alarm at both ends. Bedrooms. A major threat from poisonous Heat occurs at night when people are sleeping. For added protection, Heat alarms can be installed in all sleeping rooms. Basements. A Heat alarm should be located on every level of the house, including the basement. Living Spaces.
Areas Not Appropriate for Heat Alarms Kitchens. Do not install within 5 feet (1.5m) of kitchen appliances. The byproducts of cooking food can effect the performance of the Heat alarm. Garages. Do not install in garages. Exhaust gases from idling vehicles in an open or closed garage can trigger the Heat alarm. Attics. Do not install in attics. A Heat alarm can be affected by dust, small insects or high and low temperatures.
Complete Home Fire Protection Exigent Sensors recommends complete home fire protection. This can be achieved by installing a combination of smoke, CO and heat alarms in their appropriate locations in every room of the house.
Heat Alarm Features and Functions Power Indicator Light (Green) On the EX20-HT, the POWER icon will briefly flash once per minute when the alarm has been activated. Fire Warning Light (Red) WARNING will flash rapidly when a Heat alarm detects sufficient levels of heat. This will be accompanied by the 3-beep sounding of the horn. Radio Networking Light (Blue) RADIO will flash once per second to indicate the multiLINX network is open to accept additional alarms into the network.
Heat Alarm Features and Functions End of Life Signal (Red) The EX20-HT has been designed to last a minimum of ten years. When the alarm has reached the end of its useful life, the End of Life Signal will occur. This is triggered when the heat sensor is no longer working properly or the battery power has been depleted. In this case, the WARNING light will flash red once per minute accompanied by the horn chirp.
Deactivating the EX20 Heat Alarm When the alarm’s End-of-Life signal occurs, the alarm must be deactivated and disposed of properly. Be sure and have a replacement alarm available. lock-out hole slide switch If the alarm’s End-of-Life signal has begun, remove the alarm from its bracket. Locate the slide switch and the deactivation lock-out hole. To deactivate the alarm, insert a pin or bent paperclip into the deactivation lock-out hole. Hold the pin down firmly.
Creating Your multiLINX Network The EX20-HT Alarm communicates on its own private multiLINX network. This network is created simply by powering up new alarms one at a time. Activate your first alarm by moving the slide switch located on the back side of the alarm in the direction indicated by the arrow. The switch will lock into place.
Adding an Alarm to Your multiLINX Network To add an alarm(s) to an existing multiLINX network, perform the following steps. Select any alarm on the existing network. Press and hold the button on the front cover of the alarm. The red WARNING or FIRE light will flash rapidly and the alarm will sound four tones. Continue holding the button down. Next, the yellow WARNING light will flash slowly. Count to 5 flashes of the yellow WARNING light and release the button.
Removing an Alarm from a multiLINX Network In the event that an alarm must be removed from your network, the alarm’s multiLINX data must be erased. Press and hold the button on the front cover of the alarm. The red WARNING light will flash rapidly and the alarm will sound four tones. Continue holding the button down. Next, the WARNING light will begin to flash yellow. Count 10 flashes of the yellow WARNING light and release the button.
Choosing the Mounting Location in a Room BEST Center on ceiling. Note: Avoid placement of alarms close to ceiling fans or heating/air conditioning vents. ACCEPTABLE On ceiling, at least 4” (10cm) from intersection with wall. 4” (10cm) 4” ACCEPTABLE On wall, at least 4” (10cm) from ceiling, and at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the floor. Minimum 3’ from floor Applying the Self-Adhesive Warning Labels G RNIN WA ING RN WA This Heat alarm was shipped with two (2) selfadhesive Warning Labels.
How to Mount the Heat Alarm 1 Mark Place the mounting bracket against the ceiling or wall, and using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the top and bottom holes with a pencil. 2 Drill Using a 1/8” (3mm) drill bit, drill two pilot holes in the center of the two marked hole locations. This will determine if a wood beam or stud is present.
How to Mount the Heat Alarm Situation B: No Wood If no wood is present, use a Phillips screwdriver to screw the two plastic wall anchors into the pre-drilled holes until fully seated. Then secure the mounting bracket to the wall anchors using the two 1” screws. Drywall Plastic Anchors Mounting Bracket 1” Screws Situation C: Combination Where there is no wood present, first screw the plastic wall anchor into the pre-drilled hole using a Phillips screwdriver.
Alarm Specifications Operating Voltage Battery Type Sensitivity 3VDC Non-replaceable Lithium-Manganese 70 PPM: 60 to 70 minutes 150 PPM: 10 to 15 minutes 400 PPM: 4 to 8 minutes 30 PPM or less: alarm will not activate 40°F - 100°F 10 - 95% Non-condensing 5.1” x 5.1” x 1.75” 5.0” x 5.0” 0.
Important Fire and Emergency Safety Information Be prepared for fire emergencies: Plan Your Escape • Draw a floor plan of your home. • Show two ways out of each room. • Discuss escape routes with everyone in your home. • Agree on an outside meeting place where you’ll gather after escaping. Be Prepared • Familiarize every member of the household with the sound of the smoke and heat alarms. • Have everyone in the home memorize the fire department’s emergency phone number.
WARNING! Limitations of Heat alarms Wireless Heat alarms have been proven to be both effective and reliable, but they may not be effective under all conditions. No alarm design can offer total protection of life and property. A Heat alarm is not a substitute for an adequate homeowner’s property insurance or life insurance policy. WARNING - This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units.
Limited Warranty For a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, Exigent Sensors LLC warrants to you, the original consumer purchaser, that your EX20-HT Heat Alarm will be free from defects in workmanship, materials, and construction under normal use and service.
25 Year Product Replacement Guarantee After the above Limited Warranty has expired, commencing on the first day of the 25th month and extending through the last day of the 324th month following the date of purchase, Exigent Sensors LLC guarantees to repair or replace the CO alarm at a preferred owner discounted price which includes shipping and handling and is adjusted annually. This Product Replacement Guarantee does not create any obligations or liabilities on the part of Exigent Sensors LLC.
Exigent Sensors LLC 11331 Markon Drive Garden Grove, CA 92841 Model EX20-HT 10-Year Battery Life Return to above address for all service needs 24 REV 05.17.13 Heat Manual 06_02_13.
