Firex FADCQ manual Troubleshooting the Smoke/CO Alarm, Where to Install this Alarm

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Troubleshooting the Smoke/CO Alarm (Continued)

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
The horn beeps once, then two	The alarm is operating properly. The Firex patented Horn Ramp-Up feature lets
beeps, then three beeps, pauses,	you start the test sequence and move away from the unit before the full alarm
and then sounds the full alarm when	horn sounds.
testing using the Smart Button.

Alarm sounds; no hazard present.	Take Emergency Safety Actions in all alarm situations! If no hazard proves to be
	present, test the alarm to check for proper functioning. Clean the alarm. (See
	MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING.) Check that the alarm is placed properly. (See
	WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM.)

The alarm beeps once a minute	The battery needs to be replaced. Turn off power and replace the battery. (See
and YELLOW light flashes.	“BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in “MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING”.) Push the
	Smart Button to temporarily quiet the low battery signal for 8 hours.

Horn beeps and YELLOW light	Push the Smart Button to allow alarm to reset and self test. If fault signal con-
flashes twice, repeating about	tinues, alarm is no longer providing protection and must be replaced.
once each minute.

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Contents SMOKE/CARBON Monoxide Alarm Model Fadcq Please Read and Save this ManualPage Table of Contents Features/Benefits Quick Quiet False Alarm Control General Information and FeaturesAbout this Alarm 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 Interconnecting TWO Battery DC only Alarms II. HOW to Install this SMOKE/CO AlarmInstallation for Battery DC Operation Only Activate the batteryInterconnecting Two Battery DC Only Alarms Installation For AC With Battery Back-upSecure plate to junction box using mounting screws Nation and or Smoke AlarmsTo Install Combination Unit as a Replacement If Your CO Alarm Sounds III. if the Alarm SoundsIf Your Smoke 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 IV Understanding the Indicator Lights RED-YELLOW-ORANGE and BlueLEDs Understanding the Alarm LEDs and Horn PatternsCondition Horn Smart Button KEYTest all combination alarms weekly by doing the following Testing and MaintenanceTesting To test an individual smoke and CO alarm local testMaintenance and Care Battery ReplacementRepair CleaningTo Replace the Battery Climate Controls AmericasVI. Troubleshooting the SMOKE/CO Alarm Problem SolutionTroubleshooting the Smoke/CO Alarm Where to Install this AlarmFire Safety Tips VII Important Safety InformationCO Home Safety Tips Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Limitations of This Smoke/CO Alarm Conditions That Can Cause CO Levels to ChangeImportant Information About This Smoke/CO Alarm CoverageCompliance/Proper Applications Proper Use/OperationViii Agency Recommendations for Alarm Placement Also reads as followsTypical Mobile Home Typical Efficiency Home ApartmentAlso, as required by California State Fire Marshal Important Smoke Alarm Placement and Exception Information About Locating CO Alarms IX Warranty Information Year Limited Combination Smoke and CO Alarm Warranty