False Alarm Control; Testing The Smoke Alarm - Firex FADC Manual

Model FADC features a False Alarm Control™ that, when activat-
ed, 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. The RED LED will
blink once every 10 seconds. This means the smoke alarm is in
False Alarm Control™. Just before returning to normal operation,
the smoke alarm will sound two short beeps. This signals the end
of False Alarm Control™. For Item 5000, the initiating alarm RED
LED in an interconnected system will continue to blink until reset
by pressing the test button.
When there are multiple units interconnected, each alarm that is
sensing smoke must have its test button depressed in order to
silence the remaining alarms.
If the smoke alarm(s) does not go into False Alarm Control™ and
continues to sound its loud alarm horn, the smoke is too heavy and
could be a possibly dangerous situation — take emergency action.
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Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and
operating properly.
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Test all smoke alarms in an interconnected system after installation.
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The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all functions. DO NOT
use an open flame to test this smoke alarm. You may ignite and
damage the smoke alarm or your home.
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Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or
when no one has been in the household for several days.
Test all smoke alarms weekly by doing the following:
1. Observe the green LED. A constant green light indicates the
smoke alarm is receiving 120V AC power.
2. Firmly depress the Push-to-Test button for at least five (5)
seconds. On Item 5000, the smoke alarm will sound 2 short,
reduced-volume beeps, and then 1 short loud beep, followed
by a pause, then repeats. All other items will sound 3 short loud
beeps followed by a 2-second pause and then repeats. The
alarm may sound for up to 10 seconds after releasing the
Push-to-Test button.
NOTE: If smoke alarms are interconnected, all smoke alarms
should sound an alarm within three seconds after any test
button is pushed and the tested smoke alarm sounds.
3. If smoke alarm does not sound, turn off power at main fuse box
or circuit breaker and check wiring. Retest smoke alarm.
DANGER: If alarm horn sounds, and smoke alarm
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FALSE ALARM CONTROL™

TESTING THE
SMOKE ALARM
W A R N I N G
is not being tested, the smoke alarm is
sensing smoke. THE SOUND OF THE ALARM
HORN REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE
ATTENTION AND ACTION.
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