Firex GC240 User Manual

Firex GC240 User Manual

Firex smoke alarm user's manual gc240, i240c, pg240, pad240, padc240, iar230c, par230
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Model
I240C, GC240
IAR230C
Ionisation
BS5446 : Pt 1 : 2000
LICENSE NO. 7832
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
INSTALLER: Please leave this manual with the product.
© 2002 Maple Chase
SMOKE ALARM DESCRIPTION
Model GC240
Ionisation 230V AC smoke alarm with
False Alarm Control
Model I240C
Ionisation 230V AC smoke alarm with 9V
battery back-up and False Alarm Control
Model IAR230C
Ionisation 230V AC smoke alarm with recharge-
able battery backup and False Alarm Control
Model PG240
Optical 230V AC smoke alarm and False Alarm Control
Model PAD240
Optical 230V AC smoke alarm with 9V
& PADC240
battery back-up with False Alarm Control
Model PAR230
Optical 230V AC smoke alarm with rechargeable
battery back-up and False Alarm Control
SMOKE ALARM FEATURES
• Interconnects with up to 36 Model GC240, I240C, PG240, PAD240, PADC240,
IAR230C, PAR230 smoke alarms. Unique power connector prevents
interconnection with incompatible smoke alarms or security systems.
• Tamper-resist bracket quickly snaps into place and serves as a safeguard
against tampering.
• Multi-purpose green and red LEDs indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving
AC power, working under normal operation, in alarm, or under False Alarm
Control.
• Loud alarm horn—85 decibels at 3 metres (10 feet)—sounds to alert you of
an emergency.
• Test button checks smoke alarm operation.
• Models GC240, I240C, PADC240 , PG240, PAR230 and IAR230C feature
False Alarm Control, which, when activated, quiets unwanted alarms for up to
15 minutes.
• Models I240C, PAD240 and PADC240 will not attach to the mounting bracket
if a battery is not in the battery pocket. These models will also sound a short
beep about once a minute if the battery is weak or improperly connected.
• Models IAR230C and PAR230 include permanent rechargeable
lithium batteries.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
W
!
• AC smoke alarms require constant 230V AC, 50Hz power to operate
properly. Mains-powered smoke alarms WILL NOT work if AC power is not
connected or has failed or been interrupted for any reason. Models I240C,
PAD240 and PADC240 require a working 9-volt battery to operate properly in
the event of a power failure. Models IAR230C and PAR230 require a mini-
mum of 2 full days under mains power to reach full backup capacity. DO
NOT use any other kind of battery except as specified in this manual. DO
NOT connect 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. Open windows or fan the air
around smoke alarm to silence it. Models GC240, I240C, IAR230C, PG240,
PAR230 and PADC240 smoke alarms feature 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 qualified
electrician.
• 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. Do not install in non-residential build-
ings or places which house many people like hotels, motels, dormitories,
hospitals, nursing homes, or group homes of any kind. This smoke alarm
is not a substitute for a complete alarm system.
USER'S
MANUAL
Models
PG240, PAD240, PADC240,
PAR230
Optical
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Summary of Contents for Firex GC240

  • Page 1 Optical 230V AC smoke alarm with rechargeable battery back-up and False Alarm Control SMOKE ALARM FEATURES • Interconnects with up to 36 Model GC240, I240C, PG240, PAD240, PADC240, IAR230C, PAR230 smoke alarms. Unique power connector prevents interconnection with incompatible smoke alarms or security systems.
  • Page 2 • Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of the home. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many reasons. For example, if a fire starts in a remote part of the home, on another level, in a chimney, wall, roof, or on the other side of a closed door, smoke may not reach the smoke alarm in time to alert household members.
  • Page 3: How To Install This Smoke Alarm

    3. Connect blue wire from connector plug of smoke alarm to neutral (black or blue) mains power wire. 4. Connect brown wire from connector plug of smoke alarm to live (red or brown) mains power wire . 5. If interconnection is desired, connect orange wire from connector to interconnect wire between smoke alarms.
  • Page 4 8. Close battery pocket door, snapping it into place. 9. Push button and hold button on front cover of smoke alarm for three (3) seconds. Smoke alarm should sound its alarm horn if battery is fit- ted correctly.
  • Page 5: False Alarm Control

    FALSE ALARM CONTROL Models GC240, I240C, PADC240, PG240, PAR230 and IAR230C feature False Alarm Control that, when activated, quiets unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes. To use the False Alarm Control: Press and release the test button during an unwanted alarm. The alarm should stop within ten seconds.
  • Page 6: Practice Fire Safety

    • Using the soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner, vacuum all sides and cover of smoke alarm. Be sure all the vents are free of debris. • If necessary, turn off power and use a damp cloth to clean smoke alarm cover.
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    This will remove your protection. Fan the air or open a window to remove smoke or dust. For Models GC240, I240C, PADC240, PG240, PAR230 and IAR230C you may also use the False Alarm Control feature to quiet unwanted alarms.
  • Page 8 WARRANTY Maple Chase Company warrants to the original consumer purchaser each new smoke alarm to be free from defects in material and work- manship under normal use and service for a period of six (6) years in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland from date of purchase.

This manual is also suitable for:

I240cIar230cPad240Padc240Par230Pg240

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