Napco Security Technologies GEMHEAT GEM HEAT ALARM SYSTEM SENSOR User Manual GEM HEAT WI971B 01 INSTALL pub
Napco Security Systems Inc GEM HEAT ALARM SYSTEM SENSOR GEM HEAT WI971B 01 INSTALL pub
USERS MANUAL
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GEM-HEAT
Wireless Heat Detector with Rate of Rise
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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333 Bayview Avenue
Amityville, New York 11701
For Sales and Repairs, (800) 645-9445
For Technical Service, (800) 645-9440
© Napco 2004 WI971B 2/04
DESCRIPTION
The GEM-HEAT is a high-quality 135°F (57°C) Fixed
temperature detector with Rate of Rise. It is compatible with the
NAPCO Express and Gemini series GEM-RECV Series
supervised security receivers..
The GEM-HEAT incorporates circuitry which will transmit an
alarm signal upon an alarm condition, generate an hourly
supervisory test signal to the receiver and also monitor and
annunciate low battery.
Coding switches are not required or used in the GEM-HEAT.
Each transmitter is assigned a unique identification code number
at the factory. The transmitter is powered by one 3 Volt Lithium
battery (supplied) which can power the unit for up to two years. If
the battery voltage drops below normal, a low-battery report will
be sent to the receiver with any status or alarm transmission. If a
low-battery condition is indicated, replace the battery.
OPERATION
Rate-of-Rise Feature: A temperature increase of 150F or
more per minute will result in an alarm transmission. When the
rate-of-rise element alone has been activated, the detector is self-
restoring.
Fixed Temperature: If the temperature of the center disk
rises to the detector’s rated temperature (1350F / 57°C) an alarm
transmission will result. When actuated by the fixed temperature
element, the detector is non restorable and must be replaced.
The need for replacement is indicated when the center disk has
fallen free. Order Chemetronics model 601 to replace detector.
When the GEM-HEAT detects an alarm as described above,
the integral transmitter will send an alarm signal to the receiver.
The alarm signal will be repeated every 10 seconds thereafter as
long as the alarm condition is present. A restore report will be
sent when the condition clears. Supervisory status reports are
sent from the GEM-SMK every hour.
Step 1. Remove the mounting base.
Lift the GEM-HEAT from the base by turning the heat detector
counter-clockwise while holding the base stationary.
Step 4. Mounting the base to the ceiling
Select mounting location for detector on ceiling. Do not locate
in direct path of hot or cold air flow. Remove the protective
insert from the base. Use the two screws and anchors
provided to attach the mounting plate to the wall or ceiling.
Reinstall the the protective
insert into the base.
NOTE: The mounting
plate may be attached
to a plastic single-gang
electrical outlet box.
Do not attach to
metallic outlet
boxes.
Step 3. Install the battery
Observing polarity, install the supplied Duracell DL123A
battery. Reattach the circuit board to the mounting posts using
the 4 Phillips head screws.
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DL123A
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Step 2. Remove the circuit board
Remove the circuit board from the heat detector by removing
the 4 Phillips head screws and carefully lifting the circuit board
from the four mounting posts.
NOTE: The RF ID#
which appears on the
circuit board label
must be recorded in
order to map the
transmitter into the
system. (see Step 7).
RF ID# 7F545D5 : 7
WARNING: NOT A LIFE SAFETY DEVICE - USE FOR PROPERTY PROTECTION ONLY
NOTE: If the Auto-Enroll technique is to be
used to map the transmitter, it must be
done at the point the battery is installed.
(Consult the control panel installation
instructions for the Auto-Enroll procedure.)
NOTE: Replace battery with Duracell
DL123A Only. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
BATTERY CAUTION: Risk of Fire, explosion and burns. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 deg. C., or incinerate.
Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children.
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Step 5. Reinstall the GEM HEAT into the mounting plate.
Align the mounting screws with the mounting holes in the
base. Push down and turn clockwise until the GEM-HEAT
snaps into place.
Step 6. Map the GEM-HEAT Transmitter
Referring to the installation instructions for the control panel
and keypad in use, enter the following:
•The zone to which the transmitter will be mapped.
Note: This zone must be programmed as a Fire Zone
as per the control panel installation instructions.
•The 6-digit RF identification number / 1 digit checksum
number printed on the transmitter (include all numbers
and/or letters and leading zeros, if any);
•The transmitter point number (“1”).
Step 7. Testing the system
Test system with unit mounted. If the system is monitored,
notify central station of impending test.
The rate-of-rise feature may be tested by a quick application of
heat from any convenient source. A portable hair dryer is
recommended. However, do not apply heat which exceeds the
fixed temperature rating of the detector. If the fixed
temperature is exceeded, the center disk of the detector will
drop and the detector must he replaced.
Apply the heat until the local alarm sounds. Verify that the
GEM-HEAT has triggered the correct zone and that the correct
report has been transmitted to central station. Wait a few
minutes and reset the fire circuit. Insure that the system
returns to a normal status.
WARNINGS
•HEAT DETECTORS ARE NOT LIFE SAFETY DEVICES:
USE FOR PROPERTY PROTECTION ONLY.
•WHERE LIFE SAFETY IS REQUIRED, SMOKE
DETECTORS MUST ALSO BE USED.
•BATTERY BACK-UP: HEAT DETECTORS SHOULD BE
ELECTRONICALLY SUPERVISED WITH BATTERY
BACKUP AT THE PANEL.
•THE RATE-OF-RISE MECHANISM MAYBE SUBJECT
TO REDUCED SENSITIVITY OVER TIME. ANNUAL
TESTING OF THE RATE-OF-RISE OPERATION IS
RECOMMENDED.
•REFER TO NFPA STANDARD 72 FOR APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE.
•DO NOT PAINT THE GEM-HEAT.
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FCC STATEMENT
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Napco Security Systems could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiver antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You may also find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the FCC: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your
authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commissions rules.
Additional Warnings:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.
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NAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY
NAPCO SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. (NAPCO) warrants
its products to be free from manufacturing defects in
materials and workmanship for thirty-six months following
the date of manufacture. NAPCO will, within said period, at
its option, repair or replace any product failing to operate
correctly without charge to the original purchaser or user.
This warranty shall not apply to any equipment, or any part
thereof, which has been repaired by others, improperly
installed, improperly used, abused, altered, damaged,
subjected to acts of God, or on which any serial numbers
have been altered, defaced or removed. Seller will not be
responsible for any dismantling or reinstallation charges.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE
FACE HEREOF. THERE IS NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR A WARRANTY
OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
ADDITIONALLY, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART
OF NAPCO.
Any action for breach of warranty, including but not limited
to any implied warranty of merchantability, must be
brought within the six months following the end of the
warranty period. IN NO CASE SHALL NAPCO BE LIABLE
TO ANYONE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE
SELLER'S OWN NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT.
In case of defect, contact the security professional who
installed and maintains your security system. In order to
exercise the warranty, the product must be returned by the
security professional, shipping costs prepaid and insured
to NAPCO. After repair or replacement, NAPCO assumes
the cost of returning products under warranty. NAPCO
shall have no obligation under this warranty, or otherwise,
if the product has been repaired by others, improperly
installed, improperly used, abused, altered, damaged,
subjected to accident, nuisance, flood, fire or acts of God,
or on which any serial numbers have been altered,
defaced or removed. NAPCO will not be responsible for
any dismantling, reassembly or reinstallation charges.
This warranty contains the entire warranty. It is the sole
warranty and any prior agreements or representations,
whether oral or written, are either merged herein or are
expressly cancelled. NAPCO neither assumes, nor
authorizes any other person purporting to act on its behalf
to modify, to change, or to assume for it, any other
warranty or liability concerning its products.
In no event shall NAPCO be liable for an amount in excess
of NAPCO's original selling price of the product, for any
loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental,
consequential, or otherwise arising out of any failure of the
product. Seller's warranty, as hereinabove set forth, shall
not be enlarged, diminished or affected by and no
obligation or liability shall arise or grow out of Seller's
rendering of technical advice or service in connection with
Buyer's order of the goods furnished hereunder.
NAPCO RECOMMENDS THAT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM
BE COMPLETELY TESTED WEEKLY.
Warning: Despite frequent testing, and due to, but not
limited to, any or all of the following; criminal tampering,
electrical or communications disruption, it is possible for
the system to fail to perform as expected. NAPCO does
not represent that the product/system may not be
compromised or circumvented; or that the product or
system will prevent any personal injury or property loss by
burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise; nor that the product or
system will in all cases provide adequate warning or
protection. A properly installed and maintained alarm may
only reduce risk of burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise but it
is not insurance or a guarantee that these events will not
occur. CONSEQUENTLY, SELLER SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, OR OTHER LOSS BASED ON A CLAIM THE
PRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE WARNING. Therefore, the
installer should in turn advise the consumer to take any
and all precautions for his or her safety including, but not
limited to, fleeing the premises and calling police or fire
department, in order to mitigate the possibilities of harm
and/or damage.
NAPCO is not an insurer of either the property or safety of
the user's family or employees, and limits its liability for
any loss or damage including incidental or consequential
damages to NAPCO's original selling price of the product
regardless of the cause of such loss or damage.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
differentiate in their treatment of limitations of liability for
ordinary or gross negligence, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.