Kidde ARIES

P/N 06-236530-001 3-41 August 2013
3-2.5.2.4.11 How to Change a Thermal Detector’s Pre-Alarm and Alarm Thresholds
Purpose: To change the pre-alarm and alarm thresholds of one or more
thermal detectors. The thermal detector is UL Listed and FM Approved
for alarm reporting anywhere in the range of 135° F to 155°F when
used with a 50-foot spacing, or anywhere in the range of 135°F to
145°F when used with a 70-foot spacing. Alarm thresholds can be set
in 1F° increments. A pre-alarm threshold can also be set anywhere
within the temperature range of 80°F to 135°F, but must be less than
the detector's alarm threshold.
The alarm ranges for the thermal detectors are summarized below:
Spacing (ft.)
Pre-Alarm Range
(°F)
Alarm Range (°F)
50 80 - 135 135 - 155
70 80 - 135 135 - 145
Step Action Result
1 Press 0 Key Initiate menu access
2 Enter Password; Press “Enter” Key Gain access to menus
3 Press 3 Key Enter Set-Menu branch
4 Press 3 Key Access "SLC Devices" option
5 Press 2 Key Select "Configuration"
6 Press 3 Key Select Thermal Detectors
7 Use keypad to enter single detector or range of
detectors to change pre-alarm/alarm thresholds.
Press "Enter" Key to confirm selection.
Specify detectors to change
8 Press 1 Key for 50-ft. Spacing or
Press 2 Key for 70-ft. Spacing.
Press "Enter" Key to confirm selection.
Specify detector application
9 Use keypad to enter pre-alarm threshold.
Press "Enter" Key to confirm selection.
Set pre-alarm threshold
10 Use keypad to enter alarm threshold.
Press "Enter" Key to confirm selection.
Set alarm threshold
11 Wait until "Updated Thresholds for Device x"
message disappears from the display.
12 Press "Backspace" Key (as required) Exit Menu System