Firex FPAD, ADC manual HOW to Install, This Smoke Alarm

•Install smoke alarms on peaked, cathedral, or gabled ceilings 3 feet from the highest point (measured horizontally). NFPA 72, Section 5-2.7.4.1 states: “A row of detec- tors shall first be spaced at or within 3 feet (0.9 m) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally.”

ACCEPTABLE IN

THIS AREA

PEAKED CEILING

•Install a smoke alarm in lived-in attics or

attics which house electrical equipment like furnaces, air condi- tioners, or heaters.

DO NOT install smoke alarms:

Near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces, hot water heaters). Use specialized smoke alarms with unwanted alarm control for these areas.

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.

Near air returns or heating and cooling supply vents. Install at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from these areas. The air could blow smoke away from the detector, interrupting its alarm.

In rooms where temperatures may fall below 40°F (4°C) or rise above 100°F (38°C).

In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation.

		HOW TO INSTALL
		THIS SMOKE ALARM
!	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.
	WARNING:	This smoke alarm should be installed only
		by a qualified electrician. Smoke alarm
		installation must be in accordance 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, MA 02269).

•Install smoke alarm on a 4-inch octagon or single gang junction box only.

1.From back of smoke alarm, remove mounting plate. (To later engage tamper-resist feature, twist out and set aside one of the pins molded into plate. Both pins are exactly the same.)

2.Align recessed slots on plate with mounting holes of a 4- inch octagon or single gang junction box.

3.Gently pull household wires through center hole of plate.

4.Secure plate to junction box with mounting screws.

5.With a small wire connector, connect white wire from connec- tor 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 con- nector to interconnect wire between smoke alarms. See sec- tion INTERCONNECTING SMOKE ALARMS.

NOTE: If this will be a single-station smoke alarm, cover yellow

wire with electrical tape and tuck into	FPAD
junction box.
	Battery
8. Attach connector plug to pins on back of
smoke alarm. Plug will only fit one way
and will snap into place.

9. Gently tug connector to be sure it is	Battery Door
attached securely.	Remove thin plastic

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