Firex AD Quick Start Manual

IONIZATION
MODELS AD, ADC
PHOTOELECTRIC
MODEL PAD
PLEASE READ
THIS MANUAL
Installer: Please leave this
manual with the product.
SMOKE ALARM DESCRIPTIONS
Model AD and ADC - Ionization type smoke alarm. This type of
smoke alarm responds fastest to fast burning fires
flame and small or invisible smoke particles.
Model PAD - Photoelectric smoke alarm. Responds to slow
visible smoke caused by smoldering fires. May reduce
nuisance alarms caused by cooking or high humidity.
SMOKE ALARM FEATURES
Model ADC features a False Alarm Control™ which, when
quiets unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes.
This smoke alarm is powered by 120V AC and a
up source. AC/DC smoke alarms offer added protection
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
Firex model AD , ADC, FX1218 and PAD smoke alarms,
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
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.
Model ADC features a latching LED - the red LED blinks 3 times per
minute on the unit that initiates the alarm.
Model ADC has a ramp-up test horn that emits 2 reduced-volume
beeps before reaching the full 85db level during testing.
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IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ AND
W A R N I N G
This smoke alarm
working 9-volt battery to operate
NOT work if AC power is not
reason AND the battery is
indicates a drained battery) or improperly connected.
other kind of battery except as specified in this manual. DO
nect this smoke alarm to any other type of smoke alarm or auxiliary
llO·762C
device, except those listed
DO NOT remove
quiet unwanted alarms. This will
windows or fan the air around smoke alarm to silence it. Model ADC
smoke alarms feature a
activated, will quiet unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes.
AND SAVE
The Push-to-Test button accurately
functions. DO NOT use any other test method. Test smoke alarm
weekly to ensure proper operation.
This smoke alarm should be
qualified electrician
electrical and building codes for
This smoke alarm
household only.
should have its own smoke
buildings or places
dormitories, hospitals,
This smoke alarm is not a substitute for a complete alarm system.
with hot, open
Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of the
burning,
home. Smoke may not
falsel
example, if a fire starts
in a chimney, wall
may not reach the smoke alarm in time to alert
A smoke alarm will
room in which it is
activated ,
Interconnected smoke
9-volt battery back-
every level of the household offers
in the event
National Fire Protection Agency
smoke alarms so
sounds its alarm,
smoke alarms from
many as 11 other
connect this smoke alarm to any other type of alarm
or as many
Smoke alarms may not
time. The alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals to a potential
.
danger. However,
household member
noise, sound sleepers,
etc.). If you suspect
member, install and
members must hear the alarm's warning sound and quickly respond
to it to reduce the
alarm is
from fire . If a household member is hard of
smoke alarms with lights
SAFETV INFORMATION
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
requires constant 12o-volt, AC power AND a
properly. This smoke alarm WILL
connected or has been interrupted for any
removed, drained (a beep once per minute
DO NOT use any
NOT con-
in this manual.
or disconnect battery or turn off AC power to
remove your protection. Open
False Alarm Control™ button which , when
tests all smoke alarm
installed only by a licensed,
. Observe and follow all local and national
installation.
is designed to be used inside a single family
In multi-family buildings, each individual living unit
alarms. Do not install in nonresidential
which house many people like hotels, motels,
nursing homes, or group homes of any kind.
reach the smoke alarm for many reasons. For
in a remote part of the home, on another level,
, roof, or on the other side of a closed door, smoke
household members.
not promptly detect a fire EXCEPT in the area or
installed.
alarms installed in every room and on
maximum protection. The
(NFPA) recommends interconnecting
that when one smoke alarm senses smoke and
all others will sound as well. Do not interconnect
one individual family living unit to another. Do not
or auxiliary device.
alert every household member every
there may be limiting circumstances where a
may not hear the alarm (e.g ., outdoor or indoor
drug or alcohol usage, the hard of hearing,
that this smoke alarm may not alert a household
maintain specialty smoke alarms. Household
risk of damage, injury, or death that may result
hearing, install special
or vibrating devices to alert occupants.
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Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms
smoke. Smoke alarms detect combustion particles in the air.
do not sense heat, flame, or gas. This smoke alarm is
give audible warning of a developing fire. However,
fast-burning , explosive, or intentional. Others are
lessness or safety hazards. Smoke may not reach the smoke
QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape.
Smoke alarms have limitations. This smoke alarm is not
and is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire. Smoke
alarms are not a substitute for insurance. Homeowners and renters
should insure their life and property. In addition,
smoke alarm to fail at any time. For this reason,
smoke alarm weekly and replace every 10 years.
SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT
Climate Controls Americas recommends complete coverage pro-
tection achieved by installing a smoke alarm in
home. The National Fire Protection Association 's (NFPA) minimum
requirement, as stated in Standard 72, Chapter 2, reads as
"2-2.1.1.1 Smoke detectors shall be
installed outside of each separate sleep-
ing area in the immediate vicinity of the
bedrooms and on each additional story of
the family living unit including basements
and excluding crawl spaces and unfin-
ished attics. In new construction a smoke detector
also shall be installed in each sleeping room."
Chapter 2, also reads as follows:
"2-2.2.1 In new construction, where more than
one smoke detector is required by 2-2.1, they
shall be so arranged that operation of any smoke
detector shall cause the alarm in all smoke detec-
tors within the dwelling to sound."
The NFPA, 1993 Edition, Appendix
lVROOM
A fu rther states:
''The required number of smoke
detectors may not provide reliable
early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from
the areas protected by the required smoke detectors.
son, it is recommended that the householder consider
additional smoke detectors for those areas for increased protec-
tion. The additional areas include : basement, bedrooms,
room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the
required smoke detectors."
Also , as required by the California State Fire Marshal:
"Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of
fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas
as follows : A smoke detector installed in each separate sleeping
area (in the vicinity, but outside the bedrooms), and heat or
smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms
kitchens , hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets
age rooms , basements and attached garages."
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when they detect
They
designed to
many fires are
caused by care-
alarm
fool-proof
it is possible for the
you must test the
every room of your
follows:
For this rea-
the use of
dining
of the household
, bedrooms,
, utility and stor-