How To Install This Smoke Alarm - Firex G-6 Instructions Manual

DO NOT install smoke alarms:
In areas where combustion particles are present.
(Combustion particles are the by-products of something that
is burning.) Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens,
garages, near furnaces, or near hot water heaters. Place
smoke alarm as far from the source of combustion particles
as possible to prevent nuisance alarms.
In damp or very humid areas—such as bathrooms with
showers—where the normal humidity may rise above
93% relative humidity. Areas above this humidity level
can cause a false alarm.
In direct air flow nor within 3 feet of heating and cooling
supply vents. Install at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away
from these areas. The air could blow smoke away from
the detector, interrupting its alarm.
In rooms where temperatures may fall below 40˚F (4˚C)
or rise above 100˚F (38˚C).
In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas. Loose
particles interfere with smoke alarm operation and may
cause a nuisance alarm.
Within 3 feet of fluorescent lighting. Electrical noise
may cause nuisance alarms.

HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM

DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off
!
WARNING: This smoke alarm should be installed only
!
THIS SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIA-
TION'S STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
Connect smoke alarms to a dedicated AC branch circuit. If local codes
do not permit, be sure the neutral wire is common to both phases.
• Install smoke alarm on a 4-inch octagon or single gang junction
box only.
1. From back of smoke alarm,
unlock and remove mounting
plate by turning plate counter-
clockwise.
2. Align plate with mounting holes
of a 4-inch octagon or single
gang junction box.
3. Gently pull household wires
through center hole of plate.
4. Secure plate to junction box.
5. With a small wire connector,
connect white wire from connec-
tor plug to white household wire.
6. Connect black wire from connector plug to black household wire.
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.
Violating this warning will result in damage
to the smoke alarm.
NOTE: If this will be a single-station smoke alarm, cover yellow
wire (orange on model FXW-R) with electrical tape and
tuck into junction box.
8. Attach connector plug to pins on back of smoke alarm. Plug
will fit only one way.
9. Gently tug connector to be sure it is attached securely.
10. Position smoke alarm to mounting plate and turn clockwise to
lock into place.
11. Turn on power at main fuse box or circuit breaker.
12. Test smoke alarm. See TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM.
power at the main fuse box or circuit
breaker by removing the fuse or switching
the circuit breaker to the OFF position.
by a qualified electrician. Smoke alarm
installation must be in accordance with
the requirements of Article 760 of the
National Electrical Code and any local
codes that may apply.
BLACK
BLACK
4
INTERCONNECT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
YELLOW (ORANGE ON
MODEL FXW-R)
WHITE