Firex 5000 Quick Start Manual

120V AC
Direct Wire With
Battery Back-up and
Quick Quiet™
False Alarm Control™
Item 5000
Why Install a Firex 5000 Smoke Alarm?
The Firex 5000 smoke alarm provides
contractors with the ultimate in
innovative technology and contractor
preferred features. These aspects
combine to provide the dependable
performance and quick installation
contractors demand. The front loading
battery door and PowerLink™ Tab make
installation fast and battery changes
simple. Our patented Ramp-Up test horn
allows the installer to avoid the ear
piercing sound while confirming the
alarm's operation. The unique visible low
battery indicator helps the homeowner
quickly identify a low battery chirp. The
5000 also has the Quick Quiet
Alarm Control TM that Firex pioneered to
hush non-threatening alarms. The 5000
meets all building codes where battery
back-up is required and is recommended
for all smoke alarm installations to
provide added protection in the event of a
power failure. With state-of-the-art
production testing equipment and
installer focused innovations, Firex smoke
alarms have earned their reputation as
one of the most preferred smoke alarms
among contractors.
Description
The Firex 5000 Smoke Alarm is an ionization 120V AC smoke alarm with battery back-up for single or
multiple station use. It includes a Quick Quiet
to quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15 minutes. The 5000 has a front loading battery door with
PowerLink Tab™, ramp-up test horn, and multi-purpose LED indicator; constant green confirms AC
power is present, flashing red displays alarm/battery status. The Latching LED feature clearly identifies
the smoke alarm that initiated an alarm in an interconnected system with a flashing red LED.The LED
will remain flashing until the test button is depressed on that unit.
This smoke alarm mounts to any single or 4" octagon junction box or square-to-round drywall ring and
has 8" long pigtails with a Quick Connect harness for permanent connection. The 5000 is
interconnectable up to 18 units, 6 of which may be Firex heat alarms. This Firex unit should be placed
in single-family households or in each individual living unit of multiple-family buildings.
Installer Focused Innovations
TM False
Front Loading Battery Door
Preserves battery life and
makes battery changes
simple.
PowerLink Tab™ makes installation faster
and easier than ever. Simply pull tab, close
door and press test button!
TM
False Alarm Control
TM
Quick Quiet False
TM
Alarm Control Quiets
non-threatening alarms and
discourages battery removal.
EXCLUSIVE
Ramp-Up Test Horn
allows you to test the unit
without the ear-piercing horn.
An ISO 9002 Certified Company
TM
feature which allows the user
EXCLUSIVE
Latching LED A red LED
flashes until reset for quick,
clear identification of the
initiating smoke alarm in an
interconnected system.
EXCLUSIVE
Visible Low Battery
Indicator helps locate
chirping unit.
5
Year
Limited
Warranty