Firex FADCQ II. HOW to Install this SMOKE/CO Alarm, Installation for Battery DC Operation Only

II. HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM

One of the features of this combination smoke and CO alarm is that it can be mounted and operated as follows:

1.Battery (DC) Only Stand Alone

2.Battery (DC) Only Interconnect to another battery operated Firex alarm.

3.AC w/Battery Back-up, Single Station Stand-alone

4.AC w/Battery Back-up Interconnected with other Firex AC and AC w/Battery Back-up Alarms.

Installation for Battery (DC)

Operation Only

1.Remove the mounting plate. Hold the alarm and turn the mounting plate clockwise to separate it from the back of the alarm.

2.Hold the mounting plate against the ceiling or wall in the desired position and use a pencil to trace the inside of the mounting slots.

IMPORTANT!

To interconnect two Battery Operated (DC) alarms, trace a third point 1-3/8” to 2” (3.5cm to 5cm) where the interconnect wire will come through mounting surface to connect to the alarm, then proceed to

“INTERCONNECTING TWO BATTERY (DC) ONLY ALARMS”.

3.Use a 3/16” (5mm) drill bit to drill through the center of the outlines you made in Step 2. (For DC Interconnect–use an appropriately sized hole saw for interconnect hole.)

4.Insert screw anchors into the drilled holes. If necessary, gently tap anchors with a hammer until they are flush with the mounting surface.

5.Attach the mounting plate to the mounting sur- face with the mounting screws provided.

6.Position the combination smoke and CO alarm on the mounting plate and turn clockwise to lock the unit into place.

7.Activate the battery.

Remove the arrow	Battery
tab and close the
battery door.
The combination
alarm will beep
briefly and the RED
light will flash as	Battery Door
the battery door is
closed.

8.Test the combination alarm. See “TESTING THE COMBINATION ALARM”.

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