Installation

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: TURN OFF POWER AT THE FUSE BOX OR CIRCUIT BREAKER TO THE AREA WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING.

Installation

To install this relay to an alarm, connect the power wires as listed below. (If wiring the relay remote from the alarm, use a maximum of 1000 feet of #18AWG or larger wire rated at least 300V.)

ALARM

 

RELAY

BLACK WIRE

(HOT)

BLACK WIRE

WHITE WIRE

(NEUTRAL)

WHITE WIRE

ORANGE WIRE

(INTERCONNECT)

GRAY WIRE

 

 

 

Now connect the accessory to be activated by the relay to the relay’s switch contact wires as listed below. (Use wiring appropriate to the auxiliary device being controlled.) NOTE: Since voltage is present on all relay contact wires at some time during operation, the installer must properly insulate any unused relay contact wire.

BROWN WIRE:

HOT CONTACT TO AUXILLIARY DEVICE

ORANGE WIRE:

NORMALLY CLOSED CONTACT

BLUE WIRE:

NORMALLY OPEN CONTACT

CONTACT RATINGS (MAXIMUM):

VOLTAGE

RESISTIVE

MOTOR

120V AC

15 AMP

1/3 H.P.

30V DC

15 AMP

 

 

 

 

BROWN

 

 

 

BLUE

(COM.)

ORANGE

 

 

(N.O.)

 

(N.C.)

WHITE

ORANGE

BLACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHITE

GRAY

BLACK

 

 

NEUTRAL

 

 

 

 

INTERCONNECT

 

 

 

 

HOT

 

 

{

 

 

 

{

UNSWITCHED 120V AC

TO ADDITIONAL ALARMS

60 Hz SOURCE

 

After installation, test the interaction of the auxiliary device with the alarm by pressing the alarm test button.

5-Year Limited Warranty

BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert® brand products warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.

Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer avail- able, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.

This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling. 3920 Enterprise Court, Aurora, IL 60504-8132.

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