FA-HA001

HEAT ALARM

5 years battery life
Improve your home fire safety with the Max Fire Alert Self-Install Battery-Operated Heat Alarm with a 5-Year Battery. Designed for areas such as kitchens and garages, this heat detector responds to rapid temperature changes rather than detecting smoke. This makes it a useful option for locations where cooking fumes, steam or everyday activities may cause nuisance alarms from conventional smoke detectors. Heat Alarm for Kitchens and Garages A heat alarm is designed to detect dangerous increases in temperature and sound an alert when its activation conditions are met. Unlike a smoke alarm, which detects smoke particles, a heat detector responds to changes in temperature. This makes it particularly suitable for certain areas where smoke alarms may be more susceptible to...
R 249.00
1-Year
1-Year

Warranty

5-Year
5-Year

Battery Included

Tested to european
Tested to european

Certifications Standards

Product Parameter

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Power supply: DC 9V replaceable battery

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Size:Φ101mm x 36mm

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Alarm volume:≥85dB at 3m

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Push base for easy installation

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Produce life time 10 years

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Low battery signal alarm

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Silence function: Approx. 8 mins

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Conform to B5446-2: 2003

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Big test button for easy weekly testing

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faq's

1. What is a heat alarm and how is it different from a smoke alarm?

A heat alarm is designed to detect rapid temperature increases rather than smoke. This makes it ideal for areas like kitchens, garages, and laundry rooms, where smoke or steam might trigger false alarms on traditional smoke detectors.

2. Why should I use a heat alarm in my kitchen or garage?

Kitchens often produce smoke or steam during regular cooking, which can lead to frequent false alarms from smoke detectors. A heat alarm avoids this problem by only responding to dangerous heat levels, ensuring more accurate detection and fewer disruptions.

3. Is this heat alarm certified for safety?

Yes. The alarm is fully certified to European safety standards, offering trusted performance and reliability for fire detection.

4. How is the heat alarm powered?

This alarm is battery-operated, so there’s no need for wiring or access to an electrical outlet. It’s perfect for any room, especially places that lack power connections.

5. Is it difficult to install?

Not at all. It’s designed for easy DIY installation and comes with step-by-step instructions. Most users can have it installed and running in just a few minutes.

6. How often do I need to change the batteries?

Long lasting batteries are included with the product. You’ll be alerted by a low battery warning beep when it’s time for a replacement.

7. How loud is the alarm?

The alarm emits a loud 85 dB sound, ensuring you’re alerted immediately—even in noisy environments like kitchens or garages.

8. Does it have a test or mute feature?

Yes, it includes:

  • A Test Button to check functionality.
  • A Mute Function to temporarily silence the alarm in case of a false trigger or for
    maintenance purposes.
9. Where should I install a heat alarm?

Ideal locations include:

  • Kitchens
  • Garages
  • Boiler rooms
  • Laundry rooms

Avoid installing it in bedrooms or hallways—use smoke alarms in those areas for best protection.

10. Should I use both smoke and heat alarms in my home?

Absolutely. For complete fire protection, we recommend using heat alarms in high-risk areas (like kitchens) and smoke alarms in living areas and bedrooms. This combination offers a layered approach to fire safety.

11. Is this heat alarm suitable for South African homes?

Yes. South African homes often use gas stoves, electric appliances, and open-flame heating, which can increase fire risk. This heat alarm is ideal for reducing false alarms while still providing critical early warning in these environments.

12. How do I maintain my heat alarm?
  • Test weekly using the test button.
  • Replace the battery annually or as soon as a low battery warning is heard.
  • Keep the alarm free of dust and debris for optimal performance.
13. How do I order and how fast is delivery?

You can order directly from our website, and we offer fast and reliable delivery across South Africa.

FA-HA001

Heat Alarm

5 years battery life

Installation instructions

warning Warning

Battery door will not close and/or alarm will not attach to mounting bracket unless battery is installed correctly.

  1. Take off the bracket from the alarm body.
  2. Hold the bracket on the installation position, and mark installation holes of the bracket with pencil.
  3. Drill two installation holes at the position with electric drill, making diameter of holes 5mm, and then insert the two plastic fixing anchors into holes with hammer.
  4. Attach the bracket to the plastic fixing anchors and tighten the screws into the plastic fixing anchors.(Refer to Diagram 3).
  5. Fit the alarm on the bracket and turn the alarm body clockwise, until it matches securely on the bracket.
  6. Press the button to test the unit. The alarm sounds 3 beeps - 1.5 seconds pause. If there is no sound, it indicates a defective alarm, you can refer to "Trouble shooting" for a solution or return it to your retailer during warranty.
  7. If you have any questions on installation, you can contact your retailer.
warning Warning

To prevent injury, this unit must be securely attached to the ceiling in accordance with the installation instructions.

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Recommended locations for alarms

  1. For best protection heat alarms should be installed as part of a complete fire protection system that also includes smoke alarms. Heat alarms are best suited to areas such as boiler rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and garages where dust, fumes and moisture can cause nuisance alarms in smoke detectors. Heat alarms should not be installed in escape routes instead of smoke alarms. They should only be used in the above applications.
  2. When heat alarms are installed in a room, they should be placed on the ceiling, ideally in the center of the room. They should be at a distance no greater than 5.3m from the farthest wall no greater than 5.3m from a door to any room in which a fire might start and no greater than 5.3m from the next heat alarm NOTE:Heat alarms should not be wall mounted.
  3. Closed doors and other obstructions will interfere with the path of heat to an alarm and may prevent occupants from hearing an alarm on the other side of a closed door. Install sufficient alarms to compensate for closed doors and obstacles. For further help and information on types and location of fire detection alarms refer to BS5839 pt 6 and the Fire Safety guidance given by the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR).
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warning Caution

Research indicates that substantial increases in warning time can be obtained with each properly installed additional alarm. It is strongly recommended that the advice in 1 above be followed to ensure maximum protection.

IMPORTANT

These heat alarms are intended primarily for use in single occupancy private dwellings. For use in other applications the manufacturers advice should be sought.

Locations to avoid

DO NOT locate heat alarms:
  1. In turbulent air from fans, heaters, doors, windows, etc.
  2. In high humidity areas such as bathrooms and shower rooms or where the temperature exceeds 39ºC (l00ºF) or falls below 5ºC (40ºF)
  3. At the peak of an 'A' frame ceiling - dead air at the top may prevent smoke and heat from reaching the alarm to provide an early warning.
  4. Less than 300mm (12 inches) from a wall when mounted on the ceiling.
  5. In very dusty or dirty areas - dirt and excessive dust can impair the performance of the alarm.
  6. Within 300mm (12 inches) of a light fitting or room corners.
  7. In locations that would make routine testing or maintenance hazardous, (e.g. over a stairwell).
  8. On poorly insulated ceilings.
  9. Near objects such as ceiling decorations that might impede the path of heat to the alarm.
  10. Within 1500mm (5 feet) of a fluorescent light fitting. Further help and information may be found in BS5839 Part 6.

Operation and testing

Testing

Test by pushing the test button on the cover. This will sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry, alarm, and battery are working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has defective batteries or other failures.

DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a structure fire.

NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED
Normal Condition

The red LED on the front should flash every 40 seconds to show that the alarm is active.

Alarm Condition

When the alarm detect the high heat and sounds the audible alert, the red LED will flash one flash/second. The flashing LED and pulsating alarm will continue until the detected temperature lower to be normal.

Low Power Pack Condition

IMPORTANT:Your heat alarm requires the power pack (9vDC battery) to have sufficient capacity of power to operate correctly.

should your heat alarm enter a low power pack condition, the unit will emit an audible chirp once every 40 seconds. When this occurs, you must replace the battery immediately.Your Heat Alarm will continue to warn of this low power pack condition for approximately 30 days, however, failure to change the battery after this time would mean your heat alarm may have insufficient power to alert you in a real fire situation. After the battery is replaced, the low power warning chirp will stop.

Fault indication

The alarm chirp occurs every 40 seconds.

Alarm silence

WARNING:Before using The alarm's hush feature, fully identify the source of the heat buildup and make sure that the area is safe. to activate control push and release the test/ false alarm control button in the center of the alarm. The alarm will silence immediately and the red light(LED) will blink approximately every 10 seconds for the next 8 minutes. This feature is to be used only when a safe condition is known to exist.

The Hush feature will silence the alarm for approximately 8 minutes. A rapid rise in temperature will override the false alarm control and cause the unit to sound an alarm. After 8 minutes the heat alarm will revert to normal operation. If the unit still detects a dangerous situation the alarm will sound again.

If interconnected alarms are installed, the unit that detects the high temperature and sounds the alarm cannot be inadvertently silenced by the TEST/Hush button of other units. In this case all of the alarms will continue to sound for as long as a dangerous situation is detected or until the TEST/Hush button of the initiating alarm is pressed.

If the alarm does not go into False Alarm Control and continues to sound its alarm, the heat in the area is too high and a dangerous situation may exist - take emergency action.

FA-HA001

Heat Alarm

5 years battery life

To ensure proper alarm installation for your home and compliance with regulations, please refer to the user manual or contact our customer service team for assistance.

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