SAFETY INFORMATION
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INSTALLATION/OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
GREENBROOK HEAT ALARM
MODEL NUMBER: AHPM
Thank you for purchasing a Heat
Alarm from GreenBrook Electrical.
This alarm must be installed by a
qualified electrician, using the
following installation instructions.
KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS SAFE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ALARM FEATURES
Heat alarms are ideal for kitchens, garages,
boiler rooms, lofts and other areas where
there are normally high levels of fumes,
smoke or dust which are also for areas
where smoke alarms should not be in-
stalled due to risk of false nuisance alarms.
• AC/DC operated type heat alarm.
• The heat alarm is sensitive only to a
fixed temperature of 58°C (135°F) or
greater.
• Less nuisance alarms due to contamination,
dust and/or insects.
• Operated with 220 - 240V AC 50Hz
mains and back up with single 9V DC
block battery.
• Quick fix mounting bracket and simple
AC connector for easy installation.
• Fitting and battery tamper-resist feature.
• Alarm and Power-on indicators.
• Inter-connectable with up to 40 units.
• Low-battery warning.
• Self-test button.
• Auto-hush function when temperature is
below alarm point.
WARNING: Heat alarms are not life
safety devices and are not designed to
detect smoke from a fire. Heat alarms
detect the temperature of a room. If the
room temperature increased to 58°C the
heat alarm would sound. Heat alarms
are intended to be used as a supplement 7. This heat alarm can only sound its
to smoke alarms.
58°C or greater.
the alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to
1. This heat alarm requires constant ensure safe escape.
220-240V AC 50Hz mains power
supply to operate properly. Backup 9V 8. Heat alarms have limitations. This
DC battery will offer additional protection heat alarm is not foolproof and is not
in the event of a power failure. This warranted to protect lives or property.
heat alarm WILL NOT work if AC In addition, it is possible for the heat
power is not connected or has failed alarm to fail at any time.
or been interrupted for any reason,
AND if the backup battery is removed,
drained or improperly connected, the HEAT ALARM PLACEMENT
alarm will not work during a power Heat alarms have an audible warning
failure. DO NOT use any other kind of when the temperature at the alarm
battery except as specified. reaches 58°C (135°F). Heat alarms are
ideal for kitchens, garages, boiler rooms,
2. The push-to-test button accurately lofts and other areas where there are
tests all heat alarm functions. For normally high levels of fumes, smoke or
temperatures below 0°C use a hand dust.
held hair dryer and blow hot air into
the alarm to test. DO NOT use any Single-Story Residence
other method. Test heat alarm weekly
to ensure proper operation.
3. This heat alarm should be installed by
a qualified electrician in accordance
with the current wiring regulations.
4. This heat alarm is designed to be used Two-Story Residence
inside a single family building only. In
multi-family buildings, each individual
living unit should have its own heat
alarm. DO NOT install in non-residential
buildings or places which house many
people like hotels, motels, dormitories,
hospitals, nursing homes or group
homes. This heat alarm is not a
substitute for a complete alarm
system.
Minimum required smoke alarm locations
5. Heat alarms should be used as
Recommended additional smoke alarm
supplements to smoke alarms in locations
order to provide early warning of heat,
recommended HEAT alarm locations
smoke or fire. In addition, heat alarms
should be installed in every bedroom
and on every level of the home. This
alarm may not always detect slow, HEAT ALARM LOCATIONS
smouldering, low heat producing 1. Install a heat alarm as close to the
fires. In addition, heat from a nearby center of the ceiling as possible. If this
fire may bypass the heat alarm. is not practical, mount no closer than
4 inches from a wall or corner.
6. Heat alarms may not alert every 2. If ceiling is not practical or the mounting
household member every time. The surface may become considerably
alarm horn of the heat alarm is loud in
order to alert individuals of a potential
danger. However, there may be limiting
circumstances where a household
member may not hear the alarm (i.e.
outdoor or indoor noise, sound sleepers,
the hard of hearing, etc.)
alarm when it detects temperatures of
 warmer or cooler than the room, such
as a poorly insulated ceiling. You can
install the heat alarm on the wall
between 4 and 12 inches from the
ceiling/wall intersections.
3. If installing the heat alarm on a
peaked, cathedral or gabled ceiling,
ensure the alarm is 3 feet lower from
the highest point of the ceiling.
4. In a room with open joists or beams, with mounting screws.
all ceiling mounted heat alarms
should be mounted on the bottom of
joists or beams - not in the channel
between them.
DO NOT INSTALL HEAT ALARMS -
1. In areas with high humidity, like
bathrooms or near dishwashers or
washing machines. Install at least 3
metres away from these areas, if
possible.
2. Do not install near air returns, heating
and cooling supply vents, fans,
decorative objects, window moulding
etc. that may prevent heat from
entering the unit thus interrupting its
alarm.
3. Do not install heat alarms in rooms
where temperatures may fall below
0°C or rise above 45°C.
4. Do not install near fluorescent lights
as the electrical noise and flickering
light may affect the alarms operation.
HOW TO INSTALL
This heat alarm is mains powered and
requires wiring by a qualified electrician
in accordance with the current IEE
Regulations for Electrical Installations
(BS7671).
The circuit used to power the heat alarm
must be a dedicated permanent supply
that cannot be switched off accidently.
Before installing, ensure the electrical
supply is isolated.
1. Isolate the power supply by switching
off at the mains.
2. Remove the mounting plate from the
back of the alarm by turning the plate
counter clockwise.
3. Gently pull the household wires
through the centre hole of the plate.
4. Secure the plate the ceiling or wall
5. With a three way connector block,
connect the brown wire from the
connector plug to the brown/red
household wire.
6. Connect the blue wire from the
connector plug to the blue/black
household wire.
7. If you want to inter-connect more
alarms, connect the yellow wire from
the connector to the interconnection
wire between the heat alarms. See
‘Inter-Connecting Heat Alarms’
section.
If it is a single alarm you are installing,
simply cover the yellow wire with
electrical tape and tuck it into the
junction box.
8. Lift open the battery pocket door.
9. Connect the 9V battery to the battery
connector inside the battery pocket.
Be sure that the battery is securely
connected. The heat alarm may beep
briefly when the battery is installed.
10.Close the battery pocket door,
snapping it into place.
11.Attach the connector plug to the pins
on the back of the heat alarm. The
plug will only fit one way and will snap
into place.
12.Gently tug the connector to be sure it
is attached securely.
13.Position the heat alarm on the
mounting plate and turn clockwise to
lock into place. To engage the tamper
resist feature, insert the pin into the
notch on the edge of the heat alarm
when the alarm is properly positioned
on the mounting plate.
PLEASE NOTE: the alarm will not
mount to the plate if the battery is not
installed. You must install the battery.
14.You can now turn the mains power
supply back on and test your alarm.
See ‘TESTING’ section.
INTER-CONNECTING
YOUR HEAT ALARMS
For inter-connecting line, use only
1.0mm2 to 1.5mm2 solid or stranded
wire. When connecting, the wire length
can be up to 1500 feet between any two
alarms using 1.0mm2 or 4000 feet for
1.5mm2. (20 Ohms loop resistance).
This alarm can be inter-connected with
up as many as 40 GreenBrook heat or
smoke alarms. Do not try to connect to
any other type or model of heat, smoke
or CO alarm than GreenBrook models.
OPERATING HEAT ALARM
Once the heat alarm has been installed a
small green LED indicator light should
be visible through the alarm grill, indicating
that it is receiving AC supply. A red LED
indicator light should also flash approx.
once a minute to indicate the battery is
healthy and the unit is operating properly.
If heat is detected, the unit will emit a
loud pulsating alarm and a red indicator
light will flash quickly and will continue
to do so until the temperature drops
below its fixed temperature of 58°C.
TESTING
Test the heat alarm to be sure it is installed
correctly and operating properly. When
testing, stand at arms length away from
the alarm as the horn is very loud and
can be harmful to your hearing.

1. Firmly press the PUSH-TO-TEST
button for at least 5 seconds. The heat
alarm will sound a loud beeping noise. 3. Turn smoke alarm counter clockwise
This will end when the PUSH-TO-TEST
button is released.
2. If the alarm does not sound press the 5. Connect and insert the new 9V battery,
PUSH-TO-TEST button again. If it still
does not sound, please contact your
electrician to come and check the
wiring of your alarm.
Ensure you test the alarms weekly and
upon return from any vacation or when
no one has been in the house for several
days.
DANGER: If the alarm sounds without
the test button being pressed you must
assume this is indicating a fire and so
requires your immediate attention and
action.
CLEANING
In addition to weekly testing, this heat Do not attempt to remove the cover of
alarm requires yearly battery replacement the alarm as this will invalidate your
and periodic cleaning.
1. Turn the mains power off to the alarm.
2. Clean the heat alarm at least once a
month to remove dust, dirt and debris
by using the soft brush or wand
attachment to a vacuum cleaner.
Vacuum all sides and cover of the heat
alarm. Be sure all of the vents are free
from debris. If necessary, use a damp
cloth to clean the alarm cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not
attempt to remove the
cover to clean inside the
heat alarm. This will
invalidate your warranty.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
Always turn off the power supply to the
heat alarm before attempting to replace
the battery. The battery must be replaced 4. Teach household members to crawl
at least once a year or immediately when
the ‘low battery’ signal sounds.
WARNING: Do not use any other type of
battery. This unit requires one standard
9V battery. Do not use rechargeable WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
batteries. If a different type of battery is
used the alarm may be permanently 1. Do not panic, stay clam.
damaged. 2. Leave the building as quickly as possible.
Touch the doors to feel if they are hot
1. Turn off the mains power to the alarm. before opening them. Use an alternative
2. Remove the tamper-resist tab (if one exit if the door is hot. Crawl along the
is fitted) that‘s between the mounting floor, do not stop to collect anything.
plate and the detector using a suitable 3. Meet at the pre-arranged meeting
tool. point outside the building.
4. Call the fire brigade.
to detach it from the mounting plate 5. Do not go back inside a burning
and gently pull the alarm down. building. Wait for the fire brigade to
4. Remove the battery. arrive.
noting the polarity of the connections. These guidelines will assist you in the
Ensure the metal tab is fully depressed event of a fire. However, to reduce the
when the battery has been fitted. chance that fires will start, practice fire
6. Test the alarm to ensure the battery is safety rules and prevent hazardous
healthy. See ‘TESTING’ section. situations.
7. Reattach the alarm to the mounting
plate by turning the alarm clockwise
until it snaps into place. Once in
TROUBLE SHOOTING
place, insert the tamper-resist tab WARNING: DO NOT disconnect the
into the notch on the edge of the alarm. battery to stop an unwanted alarm. This
8. Turn the power back on to the alarm and will stop your fire protection.
test it. If the alarm fails to operate, please
refer to the ‘TROUBLESHOOTING’ PROBLEM SOLUTION
section of these instructions. If the Heat alarm
problem still persists, please speak to does not 1. Remove the heat
sound when alarm from the
your electrician. tested. mounting plate and
check that the battery
NOTE: Push is properly attached
the test button to the connector.
for at least 5
warranty. seconds while 2. Clean the alarm.
testing!
Heat alarm Replace the battery,
PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY beeps about See Replacing The
If the heat alarm sounds and you have once a minute. Battery’ section.
not pushed the test button, it is a warning Heat alarm 1. Clean the alarm.
of a dangerous situation. Your is sounding See the ‘Cleaning’
immediate response is necessary. unwanted or section.
To prepare for such an occurrence, nuisance
alarms. 2. Have the alarm
develop family escape plans, discuss moved to a new
them with all household members, and location by an
practice them regularly. electrician. Also, see
Heat Alarm
Placement’ section.
1. Expose everyone to the sound of a
heat alarm and explain what the The alarm The alarm is operating
horn sounds correctly.
sound means. different to the This alarm features
2. Determine two exits from each room one I’m use to the internationally
and an escape route to the outside for heat or recognised horn
smoke alarms. sound for evacuation.
from each exit. The horn pattern is 3
3. Teach all household members to short beeps followed
touch the door and if it is hot, they by 2 second pauses
must use an alternate exit. Instruct and then repeats.
them not to open the door if it is hot.
along the floor to stay below dangerous
smoke, fumes and gases.
5. Determine a safe meeting point for all
members outside the building.
 TECHNICAL DATA
Operating Temp: 0°C to 45°C
Electrical Rating: 220-240V AC 50Hz
& 9V Battery Backup
Battery Backup: In event of a power loss

Stand by Current: 15µA Max

the battery will give operation for 3yrs min.

Alarm Current: 20mA Max

Alarm Sound Level: 85Db at 3M
Alarm Point: 58°C (135°F)
Recommended Coverage: 232M2
Recommended Spacing: 15M
Max Distance from Wall: 7.5M
Interconnect Qty’s: Up to 40 GreenBrook
Smoke/Heat/CO alarms can inter-connect
Please note: this alarm can only be
inter-connected with other GreenBrook
alarms.

GUARANTEE
Your Heat Alarm is guaranteed for
5 years from the date of purchase.
This is in addition to your
statutory rights.

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INSTRUCTIONS SAFE
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