Important Safety Information - Firex AD User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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This smoke alarm requires constant 120-volt, AC power AND a
working 9-volt battery to operate properly. This smoke alarm WILL
NOT work if AC power is not connected or has failed or been interrupt-
ed for any reason AND the battery is removed, drained or improperly
connected. DO NOT use any other kind of battery except as specified in
this manual. DO NOT connect this smoke alarm to any other type of
smoke alarm or auxiliary device, except those listed in this manual.
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DO NOT remove or disconnect battery or turn off AC power to
quiet unwanted alarms. This will remove your protection. Open
windows or fan the air around smoke alarm to silence it. Model ADC
and FADC smoke alarms feature a False Alarm Control™ button
which, when activated, will quiet unwanted alarms for up to 15 min-
utes.
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The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all smoke alarm func-
tions. DO NOT use any other test method. Test smoke alarm
weekly to ensure proper operation.
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This smoke alarm should be installed only by a licensed, quali-
fied electrician. Observe and follow all local and national electrical
and building codes for installation.
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This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single family
household only. In multi-family buildings, each individual living unit
should have its own smoke alarms. Do not install in non-residential
buildings or places which house many people like hotels, motels,
dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes, or group homes of any kind.
This smoke alarm is not a substitute for a complete alarm system.
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Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of the
home. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many reasons. For
example, if a fire starts in a remote part of the home, on another level,
in a chimney, wall, roof, or on the other side of a closed door, smoke
may not reach the smoke alarm in time to alert household members.
A smoke alarm will not promptly detect a fire EXCEPT in the area or
room in which it is installed.
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Interconnected smoke alarms installed in every room and on
every level of the household offers maximum protection. The
National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends interconnecting
smoke alarms so that when one smoke alarm senses smoke and
sounds its alarm, all others will sound as well. Do not interconnect
smoke alarms from one individual family living unit to another. Do not
connect this smoke alarm to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device.
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Smoke alarms may not alert every household member every
time. The alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals of a potential
danger. However, there may be limiting circumstances where a
household member may not hear the alarm (i.e. outdoor or indoor
noise, sound sleepers, drug or alcohol usage, the hard of hearing,
etc.). If you suspect that this smoke alarm may not alert a household
member, install and maintain specialty smoke alarms. Household
members must hear the alarm's warning sound and quickly respond
to it to reduce the risk of damage, injury, or death that may result
from fire. If a household member is hard of hearing, install special
smoke alarms with lights or vibrating devices to alert occupants.
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Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect
smoke. Smoke alarms detect combustion particles in the air. They
do not sense heat, flame, or gas. This smoke alarm is designed to
give audible warning of a developing fire. However, many fires are
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