Firex FADCQ manual III. if the Alarm Sounds, If Your Smoke Alarm Sounds, If Your CO Alarm Sounds

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III. IF THE ALARM SOUNDS

If Your Smoke Alarm Sounds

WARNING

IF THE ALARM LIGHT IS FLASHING RED- YELLOW-ORANGE AND THE ALARM IS SOUNDING, IT INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF SMOKE WHICH CAN INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF FIRE.

USA: HORN SOUNDS 3 ALARMS APPROXIMATELY EVERY FOUR SECONDS.

CANADA: HORN SOUNDS 4 QUICK ALARMS APPROXIMATELY EVERY SECOND.

YOU MUST QUICKLY DO THE FOLLOWING:

If the smoke alarm sounds and you have not pushed the test button, it is warning of a danger- ous situation.

Your immediate response is necessary. To pre- pare for such occurrences, develop family escape plans, discuss them with ALL household mem- bers, and practice them regularly.

What to Do in Case of a Fire

If Your CO Alarm Sounds

Carbon Monoxide has no taste, feel or smell – but it can be FATAL.

WARNING

IF THE BLUE CO ALARM LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE HORN SOUNDS 4 RAPID ALARMS APPROXIMATELY EVERY FIVE SECONDS, IT INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF CO WHICH CAN BE FATAL. YOU MUST QUICKLY DO THE FOLLOWING:

1.Operate Test/Reset button;

2.Call your emergency services [fire department or 911].

3.Immediately move to fresh air — outdoors or by an open door/window. Make certain that all persons are accounted for. Do not reenter the premises nor move away from the open door/window until the emergency services responders have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal condition.

1.Don’t panic; stay calm.

2.Leave the building as quickly as possible. Touch doors with the back of your hand to feel if they are hot before opening them. IF DOOR IS HOT USE AN ALTERNATE EXIT. Crawl along the floor, and DO NOT stop to collect anything.

3.Meet at a pre-arranged meeting place outside the building.

4.Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building.

5.DO NOT GO BACK INSIDE A BURNING BUILDING. Wait for the fire department to arrive.

4.After following steps 1 - 3, if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period, repeat steps 1 - 3 and call a qualified appliance technician (__________________) to investigate sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appli- ances, and to inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection, have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technicians and consult the manufacturers’ instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more information about CO safety and this equipment.

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Contents Please Read and Save this Manual SMOKE/CARBON Monoxide Alarm Model FadcqPage Table of Contents About this Alarm General Information and FeaturesFeatures/Benefits Quick Quiet False Alarm Control Quick Reference GuidesPage Important Safety Information Fire is Unpredictable Different Types of Smoke AlarmsCarbon Monoxide CO is a Toxic Gas Placement Guidelines Where to Install This AlarmCheck Your Local Building Codes Installation for Battery DC Operation Only II. HOW to Install this SMOKE/CO AlarmInterconnecting TWO Battery DC only Alarms Activate the batteryInstallation For AC With Battery Back-up Interconnecting Two Battery DC Only AlarmsNation and or Smoke Alarms Secure plate to junction box using mounting screwsTo Install Combination Unit as a Replacement If Your Smoke Alarm Sounds III. if the Alarm SoundsIf Your CO Alarm Sounds What to Do in Case of a FireIf Your CO Alarm Sounds cont’d Quick Quiet False Alarm Control and Smart QuietPotential Sources of CO Your Home Smart Quiet for LOW Battery Alert Latching LED Alarm IndicatorSmart Quiet RED-YELLOW-ORANGE and Blue IV Understanding the Indicator LightsCondition Horn Understanding the Alarm LEDs and Horn PatternsLEDs Smart Button KEYTesting Testing and MaintenanceTest all combination alarms weekly by doing the following To test an individual smoke and CO alarm local testBattery Replacement Maintenance and CareTo Replace the Battery CleaningRepair Climate Controls AmericasProblem Solution VI. Troubleshooting the SMOKE/CO AlarmWhere to Install this Alarm Troubleshooting the Smoke/CO AlarmFire Safety Tips VII Important Safety InformationCO Home Safety Tips Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Conditions That Can Cause CO Levels to Change Limitations of This Smoke/CO AlarmCoverage Important Information About This Smoke/CO AlarmProper Use/Operation Compliance/Proper ApplicationsAlso reads as follows Viii Agency Recommendations for Alarm PlacementTypical Mobile Home Typical Efficiency Home ApartmentAlso, as required by California State Fire Marshal Important Smoke Alarm Placement and Exception Information About Locating CO Alarms Year Limited Combination Smoke and CO Alarm Warranty IX Warranty Information