Firex FADC Testing The Smoke Alarm, Maintenance And Cleaning, Battery Replacement, W A R N I N G

If the smoke alarm does not go into False Alarm Control and continues to sound its loud alarm horn or if it initially goes into False Alarm Control then resounds the alarm, the smoke is too heavy and could be a possibly dangerous situation— take emergency action.

TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM

!W A R N I N G

•Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and operating properly.

•Test all smoke alarms in an interconnected system after installa- tion.

•The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all functions. DO NOT use an open flame to test this smoke alarm. You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm or your home.

•Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or when no one has been in the household for several days.

•Stand at arm’s length from the smoke alarm when testing. The alarm horn is loud to alert you to an emergency and can be harmful to hearing.

Test all smoke alarms weekly by doing the following:

1.Observe the green LED. A constant green light indicates the smoke alarm is receiving 120V AC power.

2.Firmly depress the Push-to-Test button for at least five (5) sec- onds. The smoke alarm will sound 3 short beeps followed by a 2-second pause and then repeats. The alarm may sound for up to 10 seconds after releasing the Push-to-Test button.

NOTE: If smoke alarms are interconnected, all smoke alarms should sound an alarm within three seconds after any test button is pushed and the tested smoke alarm sounds.

3.If smoke alarm does not sound, turn off power at main fuse box or circuit breaker and check wiring. Retest smoke alarm.

REPLACE OR RETURN THE ALARM IF THE PUSH-TO-TEST FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AFTER FOL- LOWING THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED ABOVE (see REPAIR on page 7).

!DANGER: If alarm horn sounds, and smoke alarm is not being tested, the smoke alarm is sensing smoke. THE SOUND OF THE ALARM HORN REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

In addition to weekly testing, this smoke alarm requires yearly bat- tery replacement and periodic cleaning to remove dust, dirt, and debris.

!DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power at main service panel by removing fuse or switching appropriate circuit breaker to OFF position before replacing battery or cleaning smoke alarm.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Always turn off power to smoke alarm before replacing battery. Replace battery at least once a year or immediately when the low battery signal sounds once a minute, even though the smoke alarm is receiving AC power. Batteries should be replaced regu- larly as necessary, even when the smoke alarm is receiving AC power.

Use only the following batteries as replacements in this smoke alarm:

Eveready 522 or 1222, Duracell MN 1604 or Ultralife U9VL-J

!WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BAT- TERY, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

1.Turn off power to smoke alarm at main service panel.

2.Turn smoke alarm counterclockwise to detach from mounting plate.

3.Gently pull down smoke alarm. Be careful not to separate wire connections.

4.Pull out power plug from back of smoke alarm.

5.From back of smoke alarm, lift tab to open battery pocket door.

6.Remove battery from pocket. Disconnect and discard drained battery from battery connector.

7.Connect a fresh 9-volt battery to connector. The battery will fit only one way. Be sure battery connector is securely attached to battery terminals.

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