False Alarm Control; Testing The Smoke Alarm - Firex AD User Manual

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FALSE ALARM CONTROL™

Model ADC and FADC features a False Alarm Control™ that,
when activated, quiets unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes.
To use the False Alarm Control™:
Press and release the test button during an unwanted alarm.
The alarm should stop within ten seconds. The RED LED will blink
once every 10 seconds. This means the smoke alarm is in False
Alarm Control™. Just before returning to normal operation, the
smoke alarm will sound two short beeps. This signals the end of
False Alarm Control™. For Model FADC, the initiating alarm LED
in an interconnected system will remain on until reset by pressing
the test button.
If the smoke alarm does not go into False Alarm Control™ and con-
tinues to sound its loud, alarm horn, the smoke is too heavy and
could be a possibly dangerous situation — take emergency action.
SMOKE ALARM
! W A R N I N G
•
Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and
operating properly.
•
Test all smoke alarms in an interconnected system after installation.
•
The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all functions. DO NOT
use an open flame to test this smoke alarm. You may ignite and
damage the smoke alarm or your home.
•
Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or
when no one has been in the household for several days.
•
Stand at arm's length from the smoke alarm when testing. The
alarm horn is loud to alert you to an emergency and can be
harmful to hearing.
Test all smoke alarms weekly by doing the following:
1. Observe the green LED. A constant green light indicates the
smoke alarm is receiving 120V AC power.
2. Firmly depress the Push-to-Test button for at least five (5)
seconds. The smoke alarm will sound 3 short beeps followed
by a 2-second pause and then repeats. The alarm may sound
for up to 10 seconds after releasing the Push-to-Test button.
NOTE: If smoke alarms are interconnected, all smoke alarms
should sound an alarm within three seconds after any test
button is pushed and the tested smoke alarm sounds.
3. Be sure Red LED is extenguished after testing. If not, repeat
testing procedure until it does.
4. If smoke alarm does not sound, turn off power at main fuse box
or circuit breaker and check wiring. Retest smoke alarm.
!
DANGER: If alarm horn sounds, and smoke alarm
is not being tested, the smoke alarm is
sensing smoke. THE SOUND OF THE ALARM
HORN REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE
ATTENTION AND ACTION.
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