Firex AD User manual

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SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT
Climate Controls Americas recommends complete coverage pro-
tection achieved by installing a smoke alarm in every room of your
home. The National Fire Protection Association's(NFPA) minimum
requirement, as stated in Standard 72, Chapter 2, reads as follows:
"2-2 .1.1.1 Smoke detectors shall be
installed outside of each separatesleep- ::::::.0
ing area in the immediate vicinity of the
bedrooms and on each additional story of
thefamily living unit including basements
and excluding crawl spaces and unfin-
ished attics.
In new construction asmoke 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
Afurther 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. For this rea-
son,it is recommended that the householder consider the use of
additional smoke detectors for those areas for increased protec-
tion. The additional areas include:
basement , bedrooms ,dining
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 of the household
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 , bedrooms ,
kitchens,hallways,attics, furnace rooms, closets,utility and stor-
age rooms , basements and attached garages."
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Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect
smoke. Smoke alarms detect combustion particles
in the air. They
do not sense heat,flame, or gas.This smoke alarm is designed to
give audible warning of adeveloping fire. However,many fires are
fast-burning,explosive,or intentional. Others are caused by care-
lessness or safety hazards. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm
QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape.
Smoke alarms have limitations. This smoke alarm is not fool-proof
and is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire. Smoke
alarms are not asubstitute for insurance. Homeowners and renters
should insure their life and property.
In addition,it is possible for the
smoke alarm to fail at any time. For this reason, you must test the
smoke alarm weekly and replace every 10 years.
A.. WARNING
This smoke alarm requires constant 12o-volt, AC power AND a
working 9-volt battery to operate properly. This smoke alarm WILL
NO Twork if AC power is not connected or has been interrupted for any
reason AND the battery
is removed, drained (a beep once per minute
indicates adrained battery) or improperly connected.
DO NOT use any
other kind of battery except as specified in this manual. DO NOT con-
nect 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. Model ADC
smoke alarms feature aFalse 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 alicensed,
qualified electrician.Observe and follow all local and national
electrical and building codes for installation.
This smoke ala rm is designed to be used inside asingle family
household only.
In multi-family buildings,each individual living unit
should have its own smoke alarms. Do not install
in nonresidential
buildings or places which house many people like hotels, motels,
dormitories,hospitals,nursing homes,or group homes of any kind.
This smoke alarm is not asubstitute for acomplete alarm system.
Install asmoke alarm in every room and on every level of the
home. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many reasons. For
example,if afire starts
in aremote part of the home, on another le vel,
in achimney,wall,roof, or on the other side of aclosed door,smoke
may not reach the smoke alarm
in time to alert household members.
Asmoke alarm will not promptly detect afire EXCEPT in the area or
room
in which it is installed.
Interconnected smoke alarms installed in every room and on
every level of the household offers maximum protection. The
National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends interconnecting
smoke alarms
so that when one smoke alarm senses smoke and
sounds its alarm, all others will sound as well. Do not interconnect
smoke alarms from one individual family living unit
to another. Do not
connect this smoke alarm to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device.
Smoke alarms may not alert every household member every
time.The alarm horn
is loud in order to alert individuals to apotential
danger. However,there may be limiting circumstances where a
household member may not hear the alarm (e.g.,outdoor or indoor
no ise,sound sleepers,drug or alcohol usage,the hard of hearing,
etc.). If you suspect that this smoke alarm may not alert ahousehold
member,install and maintain specialty smoke alarms. Household
members must hear the alarm's warning sound and quickly respond
to it to reduce the risk of damage,injury, or death that may result
from fire.If ahousehold member
is hard of hearing,insta ll special
smoke alarms with lights or vibrating devices to alert occupants.
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IMPORTANT SAFETV INFORMATION
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Installer: Please leave this
manual with the product.
IONIZATION
MODELS AD, ADC
PHOTOELECTRIC
MODEL PAD
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THIS MANUAL
SMOKE ALARM FEATURES
Model ADC features aFalse Alarm Control™ which, when activated,
quiets unwanted alarms for
up to 15 minutes.
This smoke alarm is powered by 120V AC and a9-volt battery back-
up source. AC/DC smoke alarms offer added protection in the event
of apower failure or adrained battery.
Unique power connector prevents interconnection with incompatible
smoke alarms or security systems.
This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11 other
Firex model
AD ,ADC, FX1218 and PAD smoke alarms,or as many
as 6Firex model ADH heat alarms for atotal of not more than 18
interconnected devices.
Optional tamper-resist feature can safeguard against tampering.
Un ique "battery missing" signal. The smoke alarm will not attach to
the mounting bracket if abattery is not
in the battery pocket.
Improperly connected or weak battery signal. The smoke alarm will
sound ashort beep about once aminute if the battery is weak or
improperly connected.The red LED will blink 4times per minute to
help identify the alarm with the weak battery.
Separate green and red LEDs indicate whether the smoke alarm is
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 alatching L
ED -the red LED blinks 3times per
minute on the unit that initiates the alarm.
Model ADC has aramp-up test horn that emits 2reduced-volume
beeps before reaching the full 85db level during testing.
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SMOKE ALARM DESCRIPTIONS
Model AD and ADC -Ionization type smoke alarm. This type of
smoke alarm responds fastest to fast burning fires with hot,open
flame and small or invisible smoke particles.
Model
PAD -Photoelectric smoke alarm.Responds to slow burning,
visible smoke caused by smoldering fires. May reduce falsel
nuisance alarms caused by cooking or high humidity.

HOW TO INSTALL
THIS SMOKE ALARM
A. DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off
power at the main fuse box or circuit
breaker by removing the fuse or
switching the circuit breaker to the
OFF position.
A. WARNING: This smoke alann should be installed
only
by aqualified electrician. Smoke
alann installation must be in accor-
dance with the requirements of Article
760 of the National Electrical Code and
any local codes that may apply.
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, MA02269).
•Install smoke alarm on a4-inch octagon or single gang junction
box only.
1. From back of smo ke alarm,
remove mounting plate. (To later
engage tamper-resist feature,
twist out and set aside one of the INTERCONNECT
pins molded into the plate. Both CON~J~~ORS
pins are exactly the same.) YELLOW
2.Align recessed slots on plate with WHITE
mounting holes of a4-inch octa- ~~~~$;=--
gon or single gang junction box.
3. Gently pull household wires
through center hole of plate.
4. Secure plate to junction box
using mounting screws.
5. With asmall wire connector, con-
nect white wire from connector plug to white household wire.
6. Connect black wire from connector plug to black household wire.
7. If interconnection is desired, connect yellow wire from connec-
tor to interconnect wire between smoke alarms. See section,
INTERCONNECTING SMOKE ALARMS.
NOTE: Ifthis will be asingle-station smoke alarm, cover yellow
wire with electrical tape and tuck into junction box.
8.Lift open battery pocket door.
9. Connect new 9-volt battery to battery connector inside battery
pocket. BE SURE BATTERY IS SECURELY CONN ECTED.
Smoke alarm may beep briefly when battery is installed.
10. Close battery pocket door, snap-
ping it into place. (For tamper-
resist, use long-nosed pliers to
remove thin plastic from notch on
smoke alarm edge.)
11 .Attach connector plug to pins on
back of smoke alarm. Plug will only
fit one way and will snap into place.
12. Gently tug connector to be sure it is
attached securely.
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PEAKED CEILING
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In rooms where tempe ra tures may fall below 40°F
W C) or rise above 100°F (38 °C) .
In extremely dusty,dirty, or insect-infested areas.
Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation.
Near air returns or heating and cooling supply vents.
The air could blow smoke away from the detector,
interrupting its alarm.
In areas with high humidity,like bathrooms or areas
near dishwashers or washing machines.Install at least
10 feet (3 meters) away from these areas, if possible.
IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM
PLACEMENT AND EXCEPTION
INFORMATION:
•Install asmoke alarm as close to
the center of the ceiling as possi-
ble. If this is not practical, mount
no closer than 4inches from a
wall or corner. Also, if local codes
allow,install smoke alarms on
walls,between 4and 12 inches
from ceiling/wall intersections.
•Install aminimum of two smoke alarms in every home, no mat-
ter how small the home. New construction codes require amini-
mum of two interconnected smoke alarms in newly built homes.
•Install asmoke alarm in each room
that is divided by apartial wall
(either coming down from the
ceiling at least 24 inches, or
coming up from the floor).
•Install smoke alarms on peaked,
cathedral, or gabled ceilings 3feet
from the highest point (measured
horizontally).
•Install asmoke alarm in lived-in
attics or attics which house electri-
cal equipment like furnaces,air con-
ditioners, or heaters.
DO NOT install smoke alarm:
Near appliances or areas where normal combustion
regularly occu rs (kitchens,near furnaces, hot water
heaters). Use specialized smoke alarms with unwanted
alarm controlfor these areas.
TWO STORY
SINGLE STORY
Typical Mob i le H ome
NOTE: For mobile homes built before 1978, install smoke alarms on
an inside wall between 4and 12 inches from the ceiling. (Older
mobile homes have little or no insulation in the ceiling.) This is
especially important if the ceiling is unusually hot or cold.
•Install asmoke alarm inside each bedroom and in the hallway
outside each separate sleeping area.
Typical Single Story Home
•Install asmoke alarm on the ceiling
or wa ll inside each bedroom and in
the hallway outside each separate
sleeping area.If abedroom area
hallway is more than 30 feet long,
install asmoke alarm at each end.
If there is a basement:
•Install asmoke alarm on the
basement ceiling at the bottom of
the stairwell.
Typical Two-Story or Split Level Home
•Install asmoke alarm on the ceil-
ing or wall inside each bedroom
and in the hallway outside each
separate sleeping area. If abed-
room area hallway is more than 30
feet long, install asmoke alarm at
each end.
•Install asmoke alarm at the top of
afirst-to-second floor stairwell.
If there is a basement:
•Install asmoke alarm on the
basement ceiling at the bottom
of the stairwell.
EFFICIENCY APARTMENT
Key
• Smoke Alann (Ionization)
/!,. Ionization Smoke Alann with False Alann Control™
or Photoelectric Smoke Aann
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FOR BEST PROTECTION . WE
RECOMMENO THAT VOU INSTALL
A SMOKE AL A RM IN EVERV ROOM
Inadditi on, we recommend that all smoke alarms be interconnected.
Typi cal Efficiency
Home (A partment)
•Install asmoke alarm on the
ceiling or wall closest to the
sleeping area.
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FOR INTERCONNECT: USE # 1SAWG MINIMUM WIRE
Blinks once aminute
Blinks once asecond
-Indicates weak or improperly
connected battery.
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MAINTENANCE A.NO CLEANING
In addition to weekly testing, this smoke alarm requires yearly battery
replacement and periodic cleaning to remove dust, dirt, and debris.
A. DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off
p owe r at main servic e panel by removing
f
use or switching appropriate circuit
b reak er to OFF pos iti on before replacing
b
att ery or clean i ng smoke alarm.
BATTERY RE PLACEMENT
Always turn off power to smoke alarm before replacing battery.
Replace battery at least once ayear, or immediately when the low
battery signalsounds (a chirp once per minute indicates low
battery). On Model ADC, the red LED will blink 4times per minute
after each low battery chirp. Batteries should be replaced every
year even when the smoke alarm is receiving AC power.
Use only t he following batteries as replacements in this smoke alarm:
Eveready 522 or 1222, Duracell MN 1604,or Ultralife U9V L-J
A. WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF
BATTERY
EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS
MANUAL . DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
1. Turn off power to smoke alarm at main service panel.
2. Turn smoke alarm counter-clockwise to detach from mounting plate.
3. Gently pull down smoke alarm. Be careful not to separa te
wire connections.
4. Pull out power plug from back of smoke alar m.
5.From back of smoke alarm, lift tabto open battery pocket door.
6.Remove battery from pocket. Disconnect and discard drained
battery from battery connector.
7. Connect afresh, 9-volt battery to connector.Thebatterywill fit
only one way.Be sure battery connector is securely attached to
battery terminals.
8. Place battery into battery pocket.
9. Close battery pocket door.Push down until it snaps into place.
10.Replace connector plug. Connector will snapinto place.
Gently tug connector to be sure it is attached properly.
1 1. Reattach smoke alarm to mounting plate by turning smoke
alarm clockwise until it snaps into plate.
12. Turn on power and test smoke alarm using 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.
A. DANGER: If al arm ho rnsounds, and smo ke alarm
is not being te sted , the s mok e ala rm is
s
en si ng sm ok e. THE SOUND OF THE
ALA RM HORN REQUIRES YOUR
IMM EDIATE ATTENTION ANDACTION.
FALSE ALARM CONTROLTM
Model ADC features aFalse 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. This means the smoke alarm
is in False Alarm Control™. For Model ADC in an interconnected
system, the red LED on the initiating alarm will continue to blink until
reset by pressing the TEST button.
If the smoke alarm does not go into False Alarm Control™ and contin-
ues to sound its loud alarm horn, or if it initially goes into False Alarm
Control™ then resounds the alarm,the smoke is too heavy and could
be a possibly dangerous situation- take emergency action.
•Test each smoke alarm to besure it is installed correctly and
operating properly.
•Test all smoke alarms in an in terconnected system after installation.
•The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all functions. DO N OT
use an openflame to test this smoke alarm. You may ignite and
damage the smoke alarm or your home.
•Test smoke alarms weeklyandupon returning from vacation or
when no one has been in the household for sever al days.
•Stand at arm's length from the smoke alarm when testing.The
alarm horn is loud to alert you to an emergency and can be
harmful to hearing.
FIELD TESTING IMPORTANT NOTICE:
When testing is required in the field by local inspectors or other par-
ties, it should be done using only the Smoke Detector Sensitivity
Analyzer model #5 01 -1manufactured by Gemini Scientific
Corporation.FollowtheGemini test and set-up instructions provid-
ed by the manufacturer,and use the obscuration limits provided on
the back of the smokealarm. Refer to the smoke alarm's instruc-
tion manual for maintenance and push-to-test operation.
Test all smoke alarms weekly by doing the following:
1.Observethe green LED. Aconstant green light indicates the
smoke alarm is receiving 120V ACpower.
2. Firmly depress the Push-to-Test button f or at least five (5)
seconds.The smoke alarm will sound aloud beep about four
(4) times asecond.OnModel ADC,the alarm will sound 2
short reduced-volume beeps, then 1short loud beep followed
by apause, then the pattern repeats. The alarm may sound for
up to 10seconds after releasingthe Push-to-Test button.
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TESTING THE
SMOKE ALARM
A WARNING
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Blinks 4times per minute
preceded by an audible chirp
(Interconnected system only):
OFF-another smoke alarm in the network has sensed
smoke and is signalling this alarm.
REO ANO GREEN LEO INOICATO RS
This smoke alarm features separate red and green LED indicators.
The LEDs indicate the following:
GREEN LEO
ON -AC power is present.
OFF -AC power is not present.
REO LEO -can be seen through the push to
test button.
-indicating normal operation.
-smoke alarm senses smoke and
simultaneously sounds an audi-
ble alarm.
•Use #18 AWGminimum solid or stranded wire. When intercon-
necting, maximum wire length between any two is 1,500 feet for
#18 AWG or 4,000 feet for #14AWG (20 OHMS loop resistance).
•This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as
11 other Firex model AD, ADC, FX1218 and PAD smoke alarms,
or as many as 6Firex model ADH heat alarms for atotal of not
more than 18 interconnected devices. DO NOT connect to any
other type or model smoke alarm.
•Connect smoke alarms to asingle AC branch circuit. If local codes
do not permit, be sure the neutral wire is common to both phases.
WHITE WHITE
YELLOW YELLOW
Model ADC only:
Blinks once every 10 seconds -smoke alarm is quieting an
unwanted alarm.
Blinks 3times per minute -Indicates this unit initiated an
alarm in an interconnected
system (press the TEST button
to reset).
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INTERCO NNE CTIN G
S
MOKE AL ARMS
NOT E: Smoke alarm will not mount to plate if battery is not installed.
14. Turn on power at main fuse box or circuit breaker.
15. Test smoke alarm. See TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM.
13. Position smoke alarm to mounting plate and turn clockwise to
lock into place. (To engage tamper resist feature, insert pin
into notch on edge of smoke alarm after smoke alarm is posi-
tioned properly in base. Refer to step #10 on previous page.)
Insert pin here IJ

TROUB L ESHOOTING
A DANGER : Always tum off power at main fuse box
or c ircuit breaker before taking trouble-
shooting action.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Smoke alarm does not
1. Check that AC power
sound when tested.
is turned on .
2. Turn off power. Remove smoke
NOTE:Push test button for alarm from mounting plate and:
at least five (5)seconds a.check that connector plug is
while testing! securely attached.
b. check that battery is proper-
ly attached to connector.
3. Clean smoke alarm.
The horn makes 2quiet The alarm is operat
in g
beeps
and one loud beep correctly. Model ADC has a
when tested. ramp-up test horn feature.This
allows you
to release the test
button before the alarm emits
the loud beeps.
Smoke alarm beeps about
1. Turn off power and replace
once a minute. battery.(See "Battery
Replacement" in the
MAINTENANCE AND
CLEANING section
.)
2. On Model ADC only - be sure
the red LED is extinguished
after replacing the battery.
Smoke alarm
so unds 1. Hire an electrician to
unwanted alarms inter- move smoke alarm to
mittently or when anew location. See
residents are cooking,SMOKEALARM
taking showers,etc.PLACEMENT
2. Clean smoke alarm.
See "Cleaning"
in the
MAINTENANCE AND
CLEANING section.
,Interconnected smoke Press and hold TEST
alarms
do not sound when button for at least
system is tested.three seconds after
the first
un itsounds.
The alarm sounds different The ala
rm is operating cor-
than I'm used to. Itstarts and rectly. This alarm features
stops.the internationally recognized
horn signal
fo revacuation. The
horn pattern is3short beeps
fo llo wed by a2second pause
and then repeats.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
To return Ultra life 10-year lithium batteries under warranty, include the
lithium battery, a
note describing the nature ofthe difficulty, with proof
of date of purchase, postage and return postage prepaid to:
ULTRALIFE BATIERIES, INC .
c/o
CLIMATE CONTROLS AMERICAS
P.O. Box 622
1350 Route 88 South
Newark, NY 14513
Climate Controls Americas
191 E. North Avenue
Carol Stream illinois 60188
United StatesofAmerica
5- YEAR LIMITED SMOKE ALARM WARRANTY AND
IO -Y EAR LIMITED ULTRALIFE U9VL-J LITHIUM BATTERY WARRANTY
(WHEN SOLD WITH CLIMATE CONTROLS AMERICAS SMOKE ALARM)
Climate Controls Americas warrants to the original consumer purchaser
each new smoke alarm to be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service for a period of five (5) years from the date of
purchase . For Climate Controls Americas smoke alarms sold with an Ultralife
U9VL-J 9- volt battery, C limate Controls Americas warrants to the original
consumer purchaser each new Ultra life U9VL-J 9- volt battery to be free
from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for
a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase. Cl imate Controls
Americas agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any defective smoke
al arm or Ultra l ife U9VL -J 9-volt battery - Iwhen sold with Cl i mate Controls
Americas smoke alarm) provided that it is returned with postage prepaid and
with proof of purchase date to Cl i mate Controls Americas. This warranty
does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse or lack of
reasonable care of the product. This warranty is in lieu of all other express
w arranties, obligations or liabilities. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER -
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR APA RTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED
TO A PERIOD OF FIVE (5 ) YEARS FOR THE SMOKE ALARM AND TEN (1 0)
YEARS FOR THE ULTRALIFE LITHIUM U9VL -J 9-VOLT BATI E RY (WHEN SOLD
WITH CLIMATE CONTROLS AMERICAS SMOKE ALARM) FROM PURCHASE
DATE . Some states do not allow limitations on how l ong an implied warran-
ty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to y ou . IN NO CASE SHALL
CLIMATE CONTROLS AMERICAS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WAR-
RANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER, EVEN IFTHE LOSS OR DAM-
AGE IS CAUSEO BY ITS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or lim itation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary
from state to state.
This smoke alarm 's manufacture an d distribution are licensed by the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission .
This product meets all the requirem ents of U.L. Standard 217 .
~ensy s ~
DO NOT disconnect battery or AC
po w er to quiet an unwanted alarm.
This will remove your protection. Fan
t he ai r or open a window to remove
s mo ke or dust.
AWARNING:
PRACTICE FIRE S AFETY
If thes mok ealarmso unds its alarm horn, and y ou ha venotp ushe d the test bu t-
ton, it is w arnin g of ad angerous si tuat i on.
Your immedia te res po nse is n ec es sary. To prepare for s uc hoccu rrences, d ev elop
f ami ly escap epl an s,d iscuss them wi th
ALL househol d membe rs, and pra ctic et hem regularl y.
• Expose e very one to the sound ofasm oke alarm and ex pl a in w hat t he sound
mea ns.
•
Determine TWO exits from each room and an escape route to the outs i de from
each ex it.
• Teach all household mem b ers toto uch the door and usean alternate exit if the
door is hot. INSTRUCT T HE MNOT TO OPEN THE D OO R IF THE DOOR IS
HOT.
• Teach h ou seh old me mbers to cr awl along the f loor to stay below dangerou s
s
mok e, fumes, a nd gases.
• De te rmine a saf em eeting place for all members outside the buildin g.
::LEANING
~Iean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust,dirt,
Jr debris.Always turn off power to smoke alarm before cleaning.
•Using the soft brush
or wand attachment to avacuum cleaner,
vacuum all sides and cover of smoke alarm. Be sure all the
vents are free
of debris.
• Ifnecessary,turn off power and use a
damp cloth to clean
smoke alarm cover.
•Do not spray smoke alarm with cleaners. Always place cleaners
on cloth first,then wipe smoke alarm with cloth.
M PORTANT : Do not attemptto remove the cover or clean inside the
smoke alarm. THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
WHAT TO 00 IN CASE OF A FIRE
1.D on 't panic; stay c al m.
2. Leave t he bUilding as quickly as possible . Touch doors to feel if they are hot
b efore openi ngt he m. Use an alterna te xit If necessary. C rawl along the f loor,
and DO NOT stop to collect any1hing.
3. Mee t at apr e-arranged meeting place ou t side thebu ilding .
4. Ca ll t he fi re departmen t from OUTSIDE th ebuil ding.
5. DO NOT GO BACK IN SIDE ABU RNING B UILDI N G. Walt for the fire departmen t
toarrive.
These guidelinesw ill assistyou in the ev ent of afire. However, toreduce the chance
thatf ires w ill start, pr ac ti ce fi re sa f ety ru le sand preve nt hazar do us situati ons.
RE PAIR
A. CAUTION: Do n ot attem pt to repai r t his sm oke
alar m. Doing so will vo id your war ra nty.
Ifsmoke alarm is not operating proper ly, see TROUBLESHOOTING.
Ifnecessary, and ifstill under warranty,return smoke alarm to
:::Iimate Controls Americas.Pack it in awell-padded carton, shipping
prepaid,with anote describing the nature of the problem and proof of
the date ofpurchase to:
Cl imateControls Am ericas
Product Service Department
28C Leigh Fisher Bl v d.
EI Paso ,TX79906
If the smoke alarm is no longer under warranty, have alicensed
electrician replace the smokealarm immediately with acompara-
bleFirex brand smoke alarm.
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