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120V AC
Ionization
Smoke Alarm
The ionization type alarms are generally more effective at detect-
ing fast, flaming fires that consume combustible materials rapid-
ly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include paper
burning in a waste container or a grease fire in the kitchen. The
photoelectric type alarms are generally more effective at detect-
ing slow, smoldering fires that smolder for hours before bursting
into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning
in couches or bedding.
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Model PG40 and GC smoke alarms can be interconnected with
as many as 11 other specific model smoke alarms (Model G-6,
as many as 5).
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Model GC features False Alarm Control™ that temporarily
silences nuisance alarms.
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Multi-purpose LED indicates that the smoke alarm is receiving
AC power, working under normal operation, or in alarm.
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Loud alarm horn—85 decibels at 10 feet—sounds to alert you
to a fire emergency.
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This alarm incorporates the internationally recognized horn sig-
nal for evacuation. During alarm mode, the horn produces three
short beeps followed by a 2 second pause and then repeats.
This pattern is somewhat different than the previous alarm
sound, which continually beeped.
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Model FXW-R is a direct replacement for Firex models FX1014,
FX1020, FX1106, and FXW-1A. Model FXW-R cannot be inter-
connected with any other smoke alarm.
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Test button checks smoke alarm operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PLEASE
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
!
• This smoke alarm requires constant 120-volt, AC power to operate.
It will not work if AC power is not connected or has failed or been inter-
rupted for any reason. DO NOT turn off AC power to quiet false alarms.
Open windows or fan the air around smoke alarm to silence it. The
Push-to-Test button accurately tests all smoke alarm functions. DO NOT
use any other test method. Test smoke alarm weekly. We recommend
you install smoke alarms that operate from both battery and AC power.
Having smoke alarms that work from two different power sources can
give extra protection in case of a dead battery or an AC power failure. If
you have repeated false alarms, move the smoke alarm to a different
location, or install specialized smoke alarms with a False Alarm Control
or a photoelectric sensor.
• 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.
• 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. It is not designed for use in common
areas, stairwells, or common hallways in multi-family buildings.
• This smoke alarm is not designed for buildings which require
complete fire alarm systems. Buildings of this type include hotels,
motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes, and group homes. This
is true even if they were once single family homes.
• DO NOT connect this smoke alarm to any other smoke alarm or
devices except as specifically listed in this manual. Model PG40, GC
and FXW-R smoke alarms can be interconnected with up to 11 other spe-
cific model smoke alarms (Model G-6, as many as 5). DO NOT use exter-
nal bug screens or alarm guards. This may cause improper operation.
Smoke Alarm
SMOKE ALARM FEATURES
W A R N I N G
MODEL G-6, H, GC
PG40 and FXW-R
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THIS MANUAL
Installer: Please leave this manual with the
occupier (or, in the case of a house
in multiple operation, with the owner)
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©2000 Maple Chase Company
®
110-427G
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Related Manuals for Firex G-6
Summary of Contents for Firex G-6
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Page 1: Features
Model PG40, GC and FXW-R smoke alarms can be interconnected with up to 11 other spe- cific model smoke alarms (Model G-6, as many as 5). DO NOT use exter- nal bug screens or alarm guards. This may cause improper operation. -
Page 2: Placement
The standard requires that smoke alarms for new residential dwellings be AC powered and interconnect- ed. Therefore, Model G-6, PG40, and GC can be used to meet the min- imum requirements for new construction residential dwellings. -
Page 3: Additional Smoke Alarm Placement Information
SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT (Cont’d) Existing Homes: • The NFPA requires a smoke alarm on every level and outside each sleeping area in existing construction. An existing Bedroom household with one level and one sleep- ing area is required to have one smoke alarm. -
Page 4: How To Install This Smoke Alarm
7. If interconnection is desired, connect yellow wire (orange on model FXW-R) from connector to interconnect wire between smoke alarms. See INTERCONNECTING SMOKE ALARMS. WARNING: Do not interconnect Firex smoke alarms with yellow interconnect leads to Firex smoke alarms with orange interconnect leads. -
Page 5: Interconnecting
1,500 feet for #18 AWG or 4,000 feet for #14 AWG (20 OHMS loop resistance). • As many as 12 Model GC & PG40 (6 for Model G-6) smoke alarms may be interconnected. • As many as 12 Model FXW-R smoke alarms may be interconnected. -
Page 6: Testing The Smoke Alarm
Maple Chase Company Product Service Department 2820 Thatcher Road Downers Grove, IL 60515-4040 If the smoke alarm is no longer under warranty, replace the smoke alarm immediately with a comparable Firex brand smoke alarm. Firex Replacement Guide You Have You’ll Need Model... -
Page 7: Troubleshooting
PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY Develop family escape plans, discuss them with ALL household members, and practice them regularly. • Expose everyone to the sound of a smoke alarm and explain what the sound means. • Determine TWO exits from each room and an escape route to the outside from each exit. - Page 8 PROBLEM SOLUTION Smoke alarm does not Check that AC power is sound when tested. turned on. NOTE: Push and hold test button for at least five (5) seconds when testing. Smoke alarm sounds Move smoke alarm to a unwanted alarms when new location.