Firex FADCQ manual Important Information About This Smoke/CO Alarm, Coverage

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Important Information About This Smoke/CO Alarm

Required Power Supply

•This combination smoke-CO alarm requires constant 120-volt, AC power AND/OR a work- ing 9-volt battery to operate properly. This combination alarm WILL NOT work if AC power is not connected or has failed or been interrupted for any reason AND the battery is removed, drained or improperly connected. DO NOT use any other kind of battery except as specified in this manual.

NOTE: AC/DC combination alarms offer added protection in the event of a power failure or a drained battery.

•You may operate this combination smoke-CO alarm on battery power only. Having only one source of power is less reliable than having two different power sources. If the battery is too weak to power the alarm, or is removed from the alarm, the alarm will not protect you from hazardous conditions within your home. Make sure a battery-only installation complies with your local codes and regulations. Check with your local fire department or building code enforcement department if you are unsure of the rules.

•DO NOT remove or disconnect battery or turn off AC power to quiet unwanted alarms. This will remove your protection. This combination alarm features a Quick Quiet™ False Alarm Control™ button which, when activated, will quiet unwanted smoke alarms for approxi- mately 10 minutes and quiet CO alarms for up to 6 minutes.

Coverage

•Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of the home. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many reasons. For exam- ple, if a fire starts in a remote part of the home, on another level, in a chimney, wall, roof, or on the other side of a closed door, smoke may not reach the smoke alarm in time to alert household members. A smoke alarm will not promptly detect a fire EXCEPT in the area or room in which it is installed.

Installation/Interconnect

•This combination alarm should be installed only by a licensed qualified electrician. Observe and follow all local and national elec- trical and building codes for installation.

•Interconnected smoke alarms installed in every room and on every level of the household offer maximum protection. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends inter- connecting 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.

•Unique power connector prevents intercon- nection with incompatible smoke and combi- nation alarms or security systems.

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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 Carbon Monoxide CO is a Toxic Gas Different Types of Smoke AlarmsFire is Unpredictable Check Your Local Building Codes Where to Install This AlarmPlacement Guidelines 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 FirePotential Sources of CO Your Home Quick Quiet False Alarm Control and Smart QuietIf Your CO Alarm Sounds cont’d Smart Quiet Latching LED Alarm IndicatorSmart Quiet for LOW Battery Alert 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 Alarm CO Home Safety Tips VII Important Safety Information Fire 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 followsAlso, as required by California State Fire Marshal Typical Efficiency Home ApartmentTypical Mobile Home Important Smoke Alarm Placement and Exception Information About Locating CO Alarms IX Warranty Information Year Limited Combination Smoke and CO Alarm Warranty
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