Firex FADCQ manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Quick Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

General Information and Features . . . . .4

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . .6

The Dangers of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The Dangers of CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Where To Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . .8

II. How To Install This Smoke/CO Alarm . . .9

1. Battery Power (DC)

& DC Interconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2. AC/DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3. AC & AC/DC Interconnect . . . . . . . .12

4.Installing as Replacements with Interconnected Legacy Firex Alarms .12

III. If the Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

If the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . .13

If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Quick Quiet™ False Alarm Control™ . .14

Quick Quiet™ (CO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Smart Quiet™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

IV. Understanding the LED Indicators . . . .16

Smoke/CO Alarm Chart (Light & Horn) .17

V. Testing and Maintenance

Testing the Smoke/CO Alarm . . . . . . . .18 Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

VI. Troubleshooting the Smoke/CO Alarm 21

VII. Important Safety Information . . . . . . .23

Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 CO Home Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . .24 Conditions That Can Cause

CO Levels to Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Limitations of This Smoke/CO Alarm . .25 Important Information

About This Smoke/CO Alarm . . . . . . . .26

VIII. Agency Recommendations

For Alarm Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Suggested Alarm Placement . . . . . . . .28 Smoke Alarm Placement & Exceptions .30

IX. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

The following symbols identify the most important safety messages in this manual.

DANGER

CAUTION

When you see this symbol, be aware that if the message is ignored, the hazard WILL result in SEVERE bodily injury or death.

When you see this symbol, be aware that if the message is ignored, the hazard CAN or WILL cause MINOR bodily injury.

WARNING

When you see this symbol, be aware that if the message is ignored, the hazard CAN cause SEVERE bodily injury or death.

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Contents Please Read and Save this Manual SMOKE/CARBON Monoxide Alarm Model FadcqPage Table of Contents Quick Reference Guides General Information and FeaturesAbout this Alarm Features/Benefits Quick Quiet False Alarm ControlPage Important Safety Information Different Types of Smoke Alarms Fire is UnpredictableCarbon Monoxide CO is a Toxic Gas Where to Install This Alarm Placement GuidelinesCheck Your Local Building Codes Activate the battery II. HOW to Install this SMOKE/CO AlarmInstallation for Battery DC Operation Only Interconnecting TWO Battery DC only AlarmsInstallation 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 What to Do in Case of a Fire III. if the Alarm SoundsIf Your Smoke Alarm Sounds If Your CO Alarm SoundsQuick Quiet False Alarm Control and Smart Quiet If Your CO Alarm Sounds cont’dPotential Sources of CO Your Home Latching LED Alarm Indicator Smart Quiet for LOW Battery AlertSmart Quiet RED-YELLOW-ORANGE and Blue IV Understanding the Indicator LightsSmart Button KEY Understanding the Alarm LEDs and Horn PatternsCondition Horn LEDsTo test an individual smoke and CO alarm local test Testing and MaintenanceTesting Test all combination alarms weekly by doing the followingBattery Replacement Maintenance and CareClimate Controls Americas CleaningTo Replace the Battery RepairProblem Solution VI. Troubleshooting the SMOKE/CO AlarmWhere to Install this Alarm Troubleshooting the Smoke/CO AlarmVII Important Safety Information Fire Safety TipsCO 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 Efficiency Home Apartment Typical Mobile HomeAlso, 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