Kidde KF30R Hard Wired Mains Optical Heat Alarm with Rechargeable Battery

Description:

• Alarm memory

• Dust compensation and bug screen

• Auto reset after activation

• Tamper-resistant locking device

• Mains operation – Built-in rechargeable Lithium back-up

Product Details:

• Mains-powered heat alarm that can be interlinked with up to 23 other Kidde mains alarms, be they ionisation, optical or heat.

• Once interlinked, the detection of the relevant danger by an individual unit will sound across all the connected alarms.

• Mains-powered heat alarms can be used throughout the home in humid or dusty environments where an optical or ionisation smoke alarm is unsuitable, e.g. kitchens, loft spaces and garages.

• The Firex range requires installation by a professionally qualified electrician and complies with UK Building Regulations for new housing and associated standards (Grade D BS 5839, Part 6).

Features:

• Interlink with up to 23 Firex hard-wired alarms – all alarms sound if danger is detected

• Alarm memory – identifies source unit within interconnecting network

• Combined Test/Hush button allows regular testing of alarm function and can be used to temporarily silence nuisance alarms

• Auto reset after activation

• Tamper-resistant locking device – prevents unauthorised removal without the use of a tool

• Mains operation – Built-in rechargeable Lithium back-up tamper-proof battery

Specifications:

• Model KF30R

• Power Supply 230V mains-powered with rechargeable Lithium battery back-up

• Temperature Range 0ºC to + 40ºC

• Humidity Range Up to 93% Relative Humidity (RH) non-condensing

• Storage and Transport -20ºC to +60ºC and 5–95% relative humidity (RH) non-condensing

• Alarm Dimensions 127 x 127 x 39mm (not including heat sensor guard)

• Bracket Dimensions 133 x 133 x 6mm

• Alarm Weight 180g

• Warranty 6 years (including battery)

• Approvals BSI certified to BS5446 Part 2: 2003

• CE tested and certified

• Sensor Thermistor (Thermal Resistor) within detection unit

• Button Test Simulates the effect of heat at the sensor, checks electronics and sounder

• Automatic Self-test Circuitry is tested and unit beeps (chirps) if fault is detected

• Supply Voltage 230V AC, 50 Hz (nominal UK voltage)

• Power Consumption < 15mA

• Connection Push-in/snap-fit type connector with 150mm long flying leads (supplied)

• Battery Back-up Non user-replaceable 3 x 3V rechargeable Lithium Aluminium Alloy / Magnesium Composite

• Oxide cells (ML2430)

• Power-on Indicator Continuous green LED

• Alarm Sounder Electronic piezo-electric sounder (T3 pattern sound - three pulses - space - three pulses) with soldered contacts

• Sound Output 85dB (A) minimum at 3 metres

• Alarm Frequency 3.2 kHz typical

• Alarm Status Red LED flashes approx once every five minutes = normal operation

• Red LED flashes once a second = sensing heat in excess of 58ºC (sounder alarm sounds)

• Interconnection Up to 24 Firex and Kidde ‘Slick’ units (smoke, heat and CO) can be hardwire interconnected with optional control (see below)

• Optional Controls Wired Remote Test and Hush Unit (REMTH) allows test and hush of interlinked units

• Optional Pattresses SMK23RU also has integral switchable relay for operating remote devices

• SMK4896 – Surface mounting base for added ease of installation

• Fixing Mounting bracket ring supplied with two ‘T’ slot fitting option

• 57mm spacing to a maximum of 90mm for standard screw fittings on back boxes

• Bracket has 50mm diameter central access hole for cabling

• Plastics used NORYL – Cover, main body and mounting bracket

• Lead-Free Status All Firex alarms are lead-free