Firex ADC Owner's Manual

120V AC
Smoke Alarm
9V Battery
with
Back-up
The ionization type alarms are generally more effective at detecting fast, flaming
fires which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of
these fires may include flammable liquids or paper burning in a waste container.
The photoelectric type alarms are generally more effective at detecting slow,
smoldering fires which smolder for hours before bursting into flame. Sources of
these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding. However, both
types of alarms are designed to provide adequate detection of both types of fires.
If you desire the benefits of both systems, you should install smoke alarms that
combine in one alarm both photoelectric and ionization sensing technologies.
SMOKE ALARM FEATURES
• Features False Alarm Control which, when activated, quiets unwant-
ed alarms for up to 15 minutes.
• This smoke alarm is powered by 120V AC and a 9-volt battery
back-up source. AC/DC smoke alarms offer added protection in the
event of a power failure or a drained battery.
• Unique power connector prevents interconnection with incompatible
smoke alarms or security systems.
• This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11 other
Firex model AD, ADC and PAD smoke alarms, or as many as 6
Firex model ADH heat alarms for a total of not more than 18
interconnected devices.
• Optional tamper-resist feature can safeguard against tampering.
• Unique "battery missing" signal. The smoke alarm will not attach to
the mounting bracket if a battery is not in the battery pocket.
• Improperly connected or weak battery signal. The smoke alarm will
sound a short beep about once a minute if the battery is weak or
improperly connected. The red LED will blink 4 times per minute to
help identify the alarm with the weak battery.
• Separate green and red LEDs indicate whether the smoke alarm is
receiving AC and DC power, working under normal operation, in
alarm, or under false alarm control.
• Loud alarm horn—85 decibels at 10 feet—alerts you to an emergency.
• Test button checks smoke alarm operation.
• Latching LED - the red LED blinks 3 times per minute on the unit
that initiates the alarm.
• Ramp-up test horn that emits 2 reduced-volume beeps before
reaching the full 85db level during testing.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

PLEASE RED AND SAVE THESE
!
• 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 been interrupted for any
reason AND the battery is removed, drained (a beep once per minute
indicates a drained battery) or improperly connected. DO NOT use any
other kind of battery except as specified in this manual. DO NOT con-
nect this smoke alarm to any other type of smoke alarm or auxiliary
device, except those listed in this manual.
• DO NOT remove or disconnect battery or turn off AC power to
quiet unwanted alarms. This will remove your protection. This
smoke alarm features a False Alarm Control button which, when
activated, will quiet unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes.
• The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all smoke alarm
functions. DO NOT use any other test method. Test smoke alarm
weekly to ensure proper operation.
• This smoke alarm should be installed only by a licensed,
qualified electrician. Observe and follow all local and national
electrical and building codes for installation.
• This smoke alarm IS NOT designed to be the PRIMARY protec-
tion for buildings that require complete fire alarm systems.
Buildings of this type include hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals,
INSTURCTIONS
W A
IONIZATION
MODEL ADC
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THIS MANUAL
Installer: Please leave this
manual with the product.
R N
1
I N G
110-762F