BRK electronic ADF Adapter installation instructions Installation Of The Adf Adapter Plug, Firex

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INSTALLATION OF THE

INSTALLATION OF THE

ADF ADAPTER PLUG

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death. Do not restore power until all Smoke Alarms are completely installed.

Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 760 of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be per- formed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage.

This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC pure sine wave 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this unit to a

24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection.

For all other Smoke Alarm information, instructions and warnings, refer to the Smoke Alarm User’s Manual.

COMPATIBLE BRK® MODELS

All of the listed BRK® and First Alert® Alarms are compatible with the listed FIREX® Alarms and will work with the enclosed Adapter Plugs.

BRK® Alarms

4120, 9120 Series – AC, AC/DC Ion, Silence

5919 – AC Photo

2002RAC – AC/DC Photo

7010 Series – AC, AC/DC Photo, Silence

SC6120B, SC9120B – AC/DC Smoke/CO Combo

HD6135FB – Heat Alarm

RM3 – Auxiliary Relay

FIREX®

406 (Model #G-6) – AC Ion

4518 (Model #ADC) – AC/DC Ion, Battery in Rear

4618 (Model #FADC) – AC/DC Ion

5000 (Model #FADC) – AC/DC Ion, Latching LED

484 (Model #PG-40) – AC Photo

4480 (Model #PAD) – AC/DC Photo

5700 (Model #ADH) – Heat Alarm

499 – Auxiliary Relay

Maximum of only 12 units (except model G-6) may be interconnected. Check for model numbers above.

Adapter Plug (ADF) Diagram for FIREX® Models:

Plug Pin

 

 

 

 

Side View

View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White

Orange

Black

NOTE: Twist tie should not be removed.

NOTE: ADAPTER PLUG CANNOT BE USED TO CONNECT FIREX® CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.

THE ABOVE MODELS OF FIREX® ARE THE ONLY MODELS THAT MAY BE INTERCONNECTED USING ONE OF THE ADAPTER PLUGS INCLUDED.

IF THE MODEL IS NOT LISTED, IT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE SYSTEM.

NOTE:

INCOMPATIBLE POWER CONNECTORS:

DO NOT ATTEMPT

INSTALLATION

FIREX®

NOTE: Adapter Plug can be used on FIREX® Models manufactured on or before January 1, 2004.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.Verify which MODELS are installed in your system to determine if they are compatible with the ADF Adapter Plug (see part C below).

2.Turn off AC power.

3.Remove unit. Remove old mounting bracket.

4.Install new mounting bracket (see part A below).

5.Connect the black end of the ADF Adapter Plug to the existing power connector (connect part C to part D as shown below).

NOTE: There may not be enough room for the Adapter Plug and additional wiring to fit in the junction box. If not, the old power connector must be removed and replaced with a First Alert® Power Connector.

6.Connect the other end of the Adapter Plug to the appropriate Smoke Alarm (connect part C to part B as shown below).

7.Check all connections. Make sure all plugs are completely connected and snapped together. Ensure the Adapter Plug is securely connected to the existing Power Connector.

8.Install the base of the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket.

9.Restore power to the junction box.

10.Test each Smoke Alarm. Press and hold the test button until the unit alarms.

When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.

The Parts of This Installation

D

A

 

 

 

A

Mounting Bracket

 

B

BRK® 4120, 9120 Series

 

 

Smoke Alarm

 

C

ADF Adapter

 

D

Existing compatible

 

 

power connector

 

Electrical Rating:

 

120V AC, 100mA Maximum

C

Not for Current Interruption

 

B

 

Independent evaluation of the

RECOGNIZED

Adapter Plug and interconnect

COMPONENT

compatibility was performed by

CONFORMS TO

Intertek, a division of ETL SEMKO.

UL STANDARD 1977

3055574

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3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122 All rights reserved.

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US Patent No.: 6,641,433 B2

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First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.

Firex® is a registered trademark of Maple Chase Company.

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