Firex FADCQ User's Manual
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1. Il How To Install This Smoke CO Alarm 9 1 Battery Power DC amp DC Interconnect 9 2 AC DC i iia a yaks alae gdni aaa a dau 10 3 AC amp AC DC Interconnect 12 4 Installing as Replacements with Interconnected Legacy Firex Alarms 12 Ill If the Alarm Sounds 5 13 If the Smoke Alarm Sounds 13 If the CO Alarm Sounds 13 Quick Quiet False Alarm Control 14 Quick Quiet CO 15 Sman QUISH g esos emnt OnE re EEN 15 IV Understanding the LED Indicators 16 Smoke CO Alarm Chart Light amp 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 0e00e 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 Vill Agency Recommendations For Alarm Placement 4 28 Suggested Alarm Placement 28 Smoke Alarm Placement amp Exceptions 30 IX Warranty 000 e eee eee 32 The following symbols identify the most important safety messages in this manual A DANGER When you see this symbol be aware that if the message is ignored the hazard WILL2. Compliance Proper Applications e This combination alarm is designed to be used inside a single family household In multi fami ly buildings each individual living unit should have its own smoke alarms It is not a substi tute for a complete commercial alarm system It should be used only as supplemental pro tection in hotels motels dormitories hospi tals nursing homes or group homes e This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards Proper Use Operation e The Smart Button accurately tests all smoke and CO alarm functions DO NOT use any other test method Test smoke alarm weekly to ensure proper operation e This combination smoke CO alarm is designed to detect smoke and carbon monoxide gas It is NOT designed to detect any other type of gas If this combination smoke CO alarm sounds its alarm horn DO NOT assume that it is a false alarm The alarm horn requires your immediate action Vill AGENCY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALARM PLACEMENT Invensys Climate Controls Americas recommends complete coverage protection achieved by installing a smoke alarm in every room of your home The National Fire Protection Association s NFPA minimum requirement as stated in Standard 72 Chapter 2 reads as follows 2 2 1 1 1 Smoke detectors shall be instal
3. Not attempt to repair this combination alarm Doing so will void your warranty If the alarm is not operating properly see Troubleshooting If necessary and if still under warranty return the alarm to Climate Controls Americas Pack it in a well padded carton ship ping prepaid to Climate Controls Americas Product Service Department 28C Leigh Fisher Blvd El Paso TX 79906 If the combination alarm is no longer under warranty have a licensed electrician replace the combination alarm immediately with a compara ble Firex brand alarm a VI TROUBLESHOOTING THE SMOKE CO ALARM A DANGER Always turn off power at main fuse box or circuit breaker before taking troubleshooting action A WARNING DO NOT disconnect battery or AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm This will remove your pro tection Use Quick Quiet False Alarm Control by pushing the Smart Button PROBLEM SOLUTION Green light is not on 1 Alarm may be functioning properly on DC battery power if RED and BLUE lights flash once per minute 2 Check AC power supply at fuse box or breaker panel 3 Alarm wiring is improperly connected Have wiring checked by a licensed electrician Retest the alarm Alarm does not sound and lights do not flash when unit s is tested NOTE Push and hold Smart Button for at least five 5 to ten 10 sec onds if unit does not sound Check that AC power is turned on GREEN light
4. Turn off power at main service panel by removing fuse or switching appropriate circuit breaker to OFF position before replacing battery or cleaning smoke and CO alarm Battery Replacement Always turn off power to the alarm circuit before replacing the battery Replace the battery at least once a year or immediately when the low battery chirp sounds once a minute even though the smoke alarm is receiving AC power If the Low Battery Warning sounds and a replacement bat tery is not immediately available pushing the Smart Button silences the Low Battery Warning for approximately 8 hours This allows you to return to sleep for example and purchase a new battery the next day If you push the Smart Button and the Low Battery Warning does not silence replace the battery immediately Use only the following batteries as replacements in this smoke and CO alarm Eveready 522 Duracell MN 1604 or Ultralife U9VL J A WARNING DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BATTERY EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Continued e TO REPLACE THE BATTERY 1 Turn off power to smoke and CO alarm at main service panel 2 Slide battery door open See HOW TO INSTALL THIS COMBINATION ALARM 3 Remove drained battery from compartment and discard 4 Install a fresh 9 volt battery from the list of correct batteries listed on the previous page 5 Slide battery door closed 6 Turn on power and tes
5. recommend that you install at least one CO alarm in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area and one inside each bedroom or sleeping area We also recommend that you install a CO alarm on every separate living level of the home where household members frequently spend time as well as in the basement IMPORTANT This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas IX WARRANTY INFORMATION 5 YEAR LIMITED COMBINATION SMOKE AND CO ALARM WARRANTY Climate Controls Americas warrants to the original consumer purchaser each new combination smoke and CO alarm to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase Climate Controls Americas agrees to repair or replace at its option any defective combination smoke and CO alarm provided it is returned with postage prepaid and with proof of purchase date to Climate Controls Americas This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident misuse or abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties obligations or liabilities THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF FIVE 5 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE FOR THE COMBINATION SMOKE and CO ALARM Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
6. 1 And all alarms including the one you touched silence Quick Quiet has been activated This also means the unit nearest you is the trigger ing unit Assess the situation around you and take appropriate action 2 And all alarms silence except one located else where in the building the Smart Quiet has been activated and has identified the triggering alarm This helps you identify the trigger alarm s and areas of immediate danger to avoid under alarm conditions Continued A WARNING If at any time smoke or CO is heavy enough to indicate a dangerous situation the alarm may not silence or may start sounding again quickly DO NOT ignore the alarm TAKE EMERGENCY ACTION IMMEDIATELY QUICK QUIET FALSE ALARM CONTROL Smoke Alarm e Alarm s stop sounding within 10 seconds e RED light blinks once every 10 seconds on all trigger alarms e Quiets the smoke alarm for up to 15 minutes unless smoke present indicates an emer gency condition CO Alarm CO Reset e Alarm s stop sounding within 10 seconds e BLUE light blinks once every 10 seconds on all trigger alarms e Quiets the CO alarm for up to 6 minutes unless the CO levels present indicate an emergency condition In an interconnected series the RED YELLOW ORANGE or BLUE light will flash only on the trigger alarm s SMART QUIET Smoke or CO Alarm e The alarm s on any non triggering units those not actually sensing smoke or CO stop sou
7. 26 Coverage e 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 e 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 Continued e This combination alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11 other Firex model FADCQ FADC TPCI AD ADC PAD G GC PG40 or FX1218 smoke alarms and as many as 6 Firex model ADH heat alarms or COQ 8 CO alarms for a total of not more than 18 interconnected devices Do
8. ON check that a good bat tery is inserted correctly in the battery compartment check that the battery door is tightly closed 2 Turn off power Remove alarm from mounting plate and check that connector plug is securely attached 3 Clean alarm see Cleaning on previous page Interconnected smoke heat or CO alarms do not sound when Smart Button is pushed to test units 1 Press and hold the Smart Button longer until the second set of two quick beeps sounds to initiate the remote test 2 Check that remote alarms are receiving power and functioning properly 3 Combination alarm interconnect circuit problem Replace and retest 4 On DC battery powered interconnected alarms remove alarm from mounting bracket and check that the connector plug is securely attached 5 On an interconnected series with both AC and AC DC powered units wiring may have been improperly connected Have wiring checked by a licensed electrician Retest all alarms in the series Interconnected CO alarms sound with smoke alarms when Smart Button is pushed to test units Indicates older CO alarms without Smart Interconnect are sharing the same interconnect line and cannot distinguish between alarm signals for smoke or CO Replace with models COQ 8 or FADCQ alarms Continued 21 Troubleshooting the Smoke CO Alarm Continued PROBLEM SOLUTION The horn beeps once then two beeps then three beeps pauses and the
9. e Teach all household members to touch the door INSTRUCT THEM NOT TO OPEN THE DOOR IF THE DOOR IS HOT e Teach household members to crawl along the floor to stay below dangerous smoke fumes and gases e Determine a safe meeting place for all members outside the building What to Do in Case of a Fire 1 Don t panic stay calm 2 Leave the building as quickly as possible Touch doors with the back of your hand to feel if they are hot before opening them IF DOOR IS HOT USE AN ALTERNATE EXIT Crawl along the floor and DO NOT stop to collect anything 3 Meet at a pre arranged meeting place outside the building 4 Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building 5 DO NOT GO BACK INSIDE A BURNING BUILDING Wait for the fire department to arrive CO Home Safety Tips CO poisoning is often caused by equipment fail ures due to poor maintenance product defects and damaged parts The following is a list of safety tips to help prevent CO within your home 1 Have all fuel burning appliances inspected and cleaned yearly by a qualified service technician The furnace water heater and stove are some of the leading sources of CO 2 Clean fireplace vents and chimney regularly A blocked chimney could cause a backdraft of CO into the home Do not cap chimney This will cause a backdraft of CO into the home 3 Do not cap or cover a draft hood or exhaust vent to any appliance This will trap danger ous CO inside th
10. operation With AC power applied battery can be expected to last up to five years e Powerlink Tab Keeps battery power from draining between alarm installation and homeowner move in e Dust Cover Protects the sensors from dust dirt fumes or other common construction contaminants which can contribute to false alarms until the job is complete e Shared Bracket and Wire Leads Lets you replace or move alarms around quickly and easily using the standard Firex smoke connector and mounting bracket Interconnect Features Benefits e Interconnect Linking units in a series broad ens the coverage in a home and can give resi dents extra time to respond to the alert e Smart Interconnect Saves cost of additional wiring by allowing smoke and CO alarms to share a single smart interconnect wire Installations can be done using just three wires hot neutral and interconnect e DC Interconnect Where allowed by code lets you interconnect units which operate on battery power only in a cost effective way Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of a dangerous situation Important Safety Information Required Power Supply e This combination smoke CO alarm requires constant 120V AC power AND OR a working 9 volt battery to operate properly Recommended Coverage e Because smoke in one area may not reach a smoke alarm in another smoke alarms are recommended in every room and on every level of the home Interco
11. result in SEVERE bodily injury or death A WARNING When you see this symbol be aware that if the message is ignored the hazard CAN cause SEVERE bodily injury or death A CAUTION When you see this symbol be aware that if the message is ignored the hazard CAN or WILL cause MINOR bodily injury 1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES IMPORTANT ALL Quick Reference Guides in this manual are designed to introduce you to the basic features operations and safety considerations of the 7000 Combination Smoke CO Alarm You MUST read this entire manual before installing and using the alarm General Information and Features About this Alarm This combination alarm has separate sensors to detect smoke and carbon monoxide CO The smoke alarm has priority over the CO alarm This alarm can be powered two ways Battery DC only or 120V AC with a 9 volt battery back up source This alarm can be interconnected in a series of up to 18 compatible devices maximum of 12 can be Firex smoke alarms and 6 CO alarms or heat detectors Features Benefits e Quick Quiet False Alarm Control Helps you evaluate and respond more calmly to alarm situations by quieting the alarm horn s without disrupting protection e Smart Quiet One feature two functions 1 Smart Quiet Trigger Alarm Locator Improves safety by identifying areas of immediate danger and helps residents calmly evacuate without the distraction of all alarm horn s soun
12. 2002 INVENSYS CLIMATE CONTROLS AMERICAS 110 1050 SMOKE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM J MODEL FADCQ PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL Installer Please leave this manual with the product ORO The ionization type alarms are generally more effective at detecting fast flaming fires that consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a waste container or a grease fire in the kitchen The photoelectric type alarms are generally more effective at detecting slow smoldering fires that smolder for hours before bursting into flame Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of this Firex Combination Smoke Carbon Monoxide Alarm It is an important investment in your family s safety and a key component of your home protection security system Please read this booklet thoroughly The more familiar you are with the information it contains the easier you will find it to install operate and maintain your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm properly This ultimately means greater security and peace of mind for you and your family 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
13. AND BLUE are off and detector horn is sounding Interconnected alarms only another smoke or CO alarm has sensed smoke or CO and is signaling an alarm e RED blinks 3 times every ten seconds Latching indicator This unit initiated and memorized a smoke alarm condition NOTE if GREEN is not illuminated there is no AC power for the alarm The RED will blink 3 times and repeat once per minute Press Test Button to reset e BLUE blinks 4 times every ten seconds Latching indicator This unit initiated and memorized a CO alarm condition NOTE if GREEN is not illuminated there is no AC power for the alarm The BLUE will blink 4 times and repeat once per minute Press Test Button to reset e YELLOW blinks 5 times every minute Battery Warning Indicates weak or improperly connected battery preceded by an audible beep Press the Test Button to silence the beeping for approximately 8 hours Replace battery as soon as possible e YELLOW blinks 7 times every minute Low Battery Warning Indicates very weak or improperly connected battery preceded by an audible beep The battery must be replaced immediately for your protection Smart Quiet quiets low battery warning is inoperable 16 Understanding the Alarm LEDs and Horn Patterns CONDITION HORN LEDs SMART BUTTON KEY AC power is present Green light ON Standby condition Red and Blue blink Quick push activates False Alarm Control once per m
14. E ALARM LIGHT IS FLASHING RED YELLOW ORANGE AND THE ALARM IS SOUNDING IT INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF SMOKE WHICH CAN INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF FIRE e USA HORN SOUNDS 3 ALARMS APPROXIMATELY EVERY FOUR SECONDS e CANADA HORN SOUNDS 4 QUICK ALARMS APPROXIMATELY EVERY SECOND YOU MUST QUICKLY DO THE FOLLOWING If the smoke alarm sounds and you have not pushed the test button it is warning of a danger ous situation Your immediate response is necessary To pre pare for such occurrences develop family escape plans discuss them with ALL household mem bers and practice them regularly What to Do in Case of a Fire 1 Don t panic stay calm 2 Leave the building as quickly as possible Touch doors with the back of your hand to feel if they are hot before opening them IF DOOR IS HOT USE AN ALTERNATE EXIT Crawl along the floor and DO NOT stop to collect anything 3 Meet at a pre arranged meeting place outside the building 4 Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building 5 DO NOT GO BACK INSIDE A BURNING BUILDING Wait for the fire department to arrive If Your CO Alarm Sounds Carbon Monoxide has no taste feel or smell but it can be FATAL A WARNING IF THE BLUE CO ALARM LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE HORN SOUNDS 4 RAPID ALARMS APPROXIMATELY EVERY FIVE SECONDS IT INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF CO WHICH CAN BE FATAL YOU MUST QUICKLY DO THE FOLLOWING 1 Operate Test Reset button 2 Call your emergen
15. RUPT ED OR NOT PRESENT FOR ANY REASON ONLY AC DC UNITS WILL CONTINUE TO SEND AND RECEIVE SIGNALS AND SOUND AN ALARM IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESENCE OF SMOKE WHEN power is DISCONNECTED INTERRUPTED OR NOT PRESENT FOR ANY REASON AC pow ered smoke alarms WILL NOT OPERATE The Model G is an AC only smoke alarm e Connect combination and smoke alarms to a single dedicated AC branch circuit If local codes do not permit such a wiring configuration or connection be sure the neutral wire is com mon to both circuits or phases Installing AC DC Combination Alarms as Replacements with Existing Interconnected Firex Alarms Model FADCQ combination alarms are designed to be used as replacement units for all Firex AC and AC DC smoke alarms with a low voltage interconnect line These models include G GC H AD ADC and FADC All models listed use a 3 wire interconnect system To interconnect with other models please call our free technical support line at 800 445 8299 IMPORTANT READ BEFORE INSTALLING THIS SMOKE AND CO ALARM WITH EXISTING INTERCONNECTED FIREX ALARMS In residential homes there are two ways smoke and CO alarms are hardwire installed and inter connected One uses 4 wires the other uses 3 wires The Model FADCQ smoke and CO alarm can be used with both 4 and 3 wire systems 1 Identify whether the installed system uses 3 or 4 wires to interconnect If a 4 wire system is installed change the sys tem t
16. XIDE See Chapter VII for details Where to Install This Alarm Before installing your combination Smoke CO Alarm it is important to choose the best loca tions in your home Placement can affect how well the alarm performs and how well residents hear the alarm if it sounds IMPORTANT The following are general guidelines for choosing where to install your alarms For more details and Agency Placement information please read Chapter 8 Agency Recommendations for Alarm Placement before installing this alarm Install the Recommended Number of Alarms e Fire safety professionals recommend at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home in each bedroom hallway and inside each bedroom or sleeping area e At least one CO alarm should be placed where it will wake all sleeping residents For addition al protection place additional CO alarms between 5 and 20 feet from potential sources of CO like a furnace water heater or fireplace This combination Smoke CO Alarm makes it easy to provide both types of protection throughout the home Choose Appropriate Locations e Alarms can alert you to a problem only after smoke or CO reach their sensors Choose locations free of obstructions where the alarm will stay clean and protected from adverse environmental conditions e Make sure the alarms can be easily heard from multiple locations throughout the home Check Your Local Building Codes e This combinatio
17. alarm in EVERY room In addition we recommend that all smoke alarms be interconnected 29 Typical Efficiency Home Apartment e Install a combination alarm on the ceiling or wall closest to the sleeping area A SLEEPING KITCHEN AREA LIVING AREA EFFICIENCY APARTMENT Typical Mobile Home NOTE For mobile homes built before 1978 install alarms on an inside wall between 4 and 12 inches from the ceiling Older mobile homes have little or no insulation in the ceiling This is especially important if the ceiling is unusually hot or cold e Install a combination alarm inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area A BEDROOM KITCHEN LIVING ROOM MOBILE HOME Key SMOKE ALARM ASMOKE ALARM WITH QUICK QUIET FALSE ALARM CONTROL COMBO SMOKE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM E CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Typical Single Story Home e Install a combination alarm on the ceiling or wall inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each k S separate sleeping aeproom xmcnen noon earn area If a bedroom x e xm area hallway is more BASEMENT a FURNACE than 30 feet long install a smoke alarm at each end If there is a basement e Install a smoke or combination alarm on the basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell SINGLE STORY Typical Two Story or Split Level Home e Install a combi
18. alcohol usage the hard of hearing etc If you suspect that this alarm may not alert a household member install and maintain specialty smoke alarms Household members must hear the alarm s warning sound and quickly respond to it to reduce the risk of damage injury or death that may result from fire If a household member is hard of hearing install special alarms with lights or vibrating devices to alert occupants Smoke alarms can sound their alarms only when they detect smoke Smoke alarms detect com bustion particles in the air They do not sense heat flame or gas This alarm is designed to give audible warning of a developing fire 25 However many fires are fast burning explosive or intentional Others are caused by careless ness or safety hazards Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape CO alarms can sound their alarms only when they detect CO gas They do not sense heat flame or any gas other than carbon monoxide CO This alarm is designed to give audible warning that a dangerously high level of CO is present You must respond immediately to the CO alarm horn Smoke and CO alarms have limitations This alarm is not foolproof and is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire Smoke and CO alarms are not a substitute for insurance Homeowners and renters should insure their lives and property In addition it is possible for the alarm to fail at any time For this re
19. an alarm The Latching LED continues to identify the trigger alarm until it is manually reset by pressing the Smart Button Can also help you identify a malfunctioning alarm in a series Dual lonization Smoke Chamber Meets or exceeds UL ULC standards Generally faster at detecting fast burning fires Firex CO Sensor System Improves safety Sensor system reacts to CO most like the human body Effectively simulates the gradual poisoning accumulation and detoxification of COHb in the blood stream Smart Button This one button is all you need to test the unit and operate features like Quick Quiet Smart Quiet and reset the Latching LED It automatically activates the proper response to the alarm condition at the time you press it Replacement This combination Smoke CO Alarm can be used as a replacement for all Firex Smoke and CO alarms without addition al wiring Lets you easily upgrade from individ ual smoke or CO alarm to a combination unit Existing CO alarms may need to be replaced in interconnected systems e Product Family Styling All Firex alarms have a clean consistent look in the home Installation Features Benefits e Front Load Battery Compartment Fast safe and convenient Change the battery with out removing the alarm from the mounting bracket Saves installation time too e 9V Alkaline Battery Included with the alarm UL ULC Listed to provide a minimum of one year battery back up and battery
20. ason you must test the alarm weekly and replace every 5 years Important Information About This Smoke CO Alarm Required Power Supply e 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
21. cy services fire department or 911 3 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door window Make certain that all persons are accounted for Do not reenter the premises nor move away from the open door window until the emergency services responders have arrived the premises have been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal condition 4 After following steps 1 3 if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appli ances and to inspect for proper operation of this equipment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technicians and consult the manufacturers instructions or contact the manufacturers directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment If Your CO Alarm Sounds cont d Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence If the CO alarm sounds its alarm horn again it has sensed CO This is not a false alarm POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN YOUR HOME It is important to be familiar with the poten tial sources of CO in your home In the event of an alarm it will make it easier to pinpoint and correct the problem Be aware of the proper uses for each device Have these devices s
22. d 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 oo 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 Attach the mounting plate to the mounting sur face with the mounting screws provided Position the combination smoke and CO alarm on the mounting plate and turn clockwise to lock the unit into place 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 the battery door is closed Battery Door Test the combination alarm See TESTING THE COMBINATION ALARM Interconnecting Two Battery DC Only Alarms When interconnecting compatible DC alarms location is important Do not locate alarms on ceiling joists or other obstructions NOTE Use 18 AWG minimum solid or strand
23. ding All but the trigger alarm s will be silenced for up to 10 minutes 2 Smart Quiet Low Battery Alert Residents can silence alarm and sleep without losing protection for up to 8 hours and replace the battery in the morning e Ramp up Horn Protects your hearing when testing the alarm Ramp up horn gives you time to move away from the horn before the full alarm horn sequence begins e Alarm Horn Separate and distinct horn pat terns for smoke and CO alarms Sounds a minimum of 85dB at 10 feet Meets or exceeds UL and ULC standards for audible horn Listed for use in US or Canada e Three Indicator Lights With Five Communication Colors Improves safety BLUE CO Blue light flashes rapidly when sensor detects elevated CO levels Horn alarms 4 times pauses repeats RED YELLOW ORANGE SMOKE Patented Red Yellow Orange light flashes rapidly when sensor detects elevated smoke levels Horn alarms three times pauses repeats GREEN AC POWER Improves safety by giving visual indication that 120V AC is powering the alarm Meets UL ULC agency compliance regulations for visual AC power notification e Low Battery Warning Audible and Visual Increases protection with visual and audible alert of low battery before protection is lost In an interconnected series helps you quickly identify the unit with low battery e Latching LED After the alarm condition is over helps identify which unit in a linked series triggered
24. e house 23 4 Do not close off or confine your fuel burning appliances in a closed area They need plenty of ventilation to operate properly 5 Do not use liquid propane LP or charcoal grills indoors 6 Do not operate any gasoline powered equip ment indoors 7 Allow for plenty of ventilation when using a kerosene heater Do not use in small areas Preventive maintenance common sense and a CO detection device are some of the best meth ods of preventing CO poisoning However a dangerous situation can happen to anyone at any time Continued The following list illustrates some danger signs of CO presence 1 Soot and dirt build up seeping out of chimney or other exhaust vents 2 A mostly yellow rather than clear blue burner flame or pilot flame in gas appliances 3 A draft of air coming from an appliance chimney or vents If you have flu like symptoms or suspect CO poisoning seek medical assistance immediately Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning CO poisoning has many symptoms Some symptoms are very similar to the flu the effects of intoxication or drug usage In many CO cases people feel ill and stay home to rest This only compounds the CO poisoning because they stay in the home where CO is present As CO levels rise the symptoms become more extreme At low levels people will suffer headaches and mild nausea At higher levels unconsciousness heart failure and even death can occ
25. e station combination alarm 8 9 cover yellow wire with electrical tape and tuck into junction box Attach connector plug to pins on back of com bination alarm Plug will fit only one way and will snap into place Gently tug connector to be sure it is attached securely Position the combination alarm to mounting plate and turn clockwise to lock into place 10 Turn on power at main fuse box or circuit 11 12 Activate the battery Remove breaker Test combination alarm See TESTING THE COMBINATION ALARM arrow tab and close battery door The combination alarm will beep briefly and the RED light will flash as door is closed Interconnecting AC Only and AC DC With Battery Back up Alarms e Use 18 AWG minimum solid or stranded wire When interconnecting maximum wire length between any two is 1 500 feet for 18 AWG or 4 000 feet for 14 AWG 20 OHMS loop resistance This combination alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11 other Firex model FADCQ FADC TPCI AD ADC PAD G GC PG40 or FX1218 smoke alarms and as many as 6 Firex model ADH heat alarms or COQ 8 CO alarms for a total of not more than 18 interconnected devices DO NOT connect to any other type or model combination smoke or CO alarm A WARNING While AC and AC DC smoke alarms can be inter connected ONLY when AC power is ACTIVE will ALL units ALARM when one unit senses smoke WHEN AC power is DISCONNECTED INTER
26. ed wire When interconnecting maximum wire length between any two is 1 500 feet for 18 AWG or 4 000 feet for 14 AWG 20 OHMS loop resistance 1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 in INSTALLATION FOR BATTERY DC ONLY OPERATION for alarms being interconnected 2 Thread the low voltage wire through the inter connect hole drilled in the mounting surface Strip off 1 2 of insulation and attach to the alarm connector with a wire nut 3 Connect yellow and white wires to the connec tor using a wire nut Connect yellow to yellow and white to white for proper operation Do not connect black wire 4 Insert the screw anchors into the holes drilled for the mounting slots If necessary gently tap the anchors with a hammer until they are flush with the mounting surface Repeat Steps 2 and 3 with the other Firex alarm 5 Attach the mounting plate to the mounting surface with the mounting screws provided 6 Plug alarm connector into alarm Feed wire through hole in mounting surface 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 tab and close the battery door The combination alarm will beep briefly and the RED light will flash as the battery door is closed 8 Test the alarm with both local and interconnect tests See TESTING AND MAINTENANCE Installation For AC With Battery Back up A DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn o
27. erviced and cleaned reg ularly Use common sense and follow safety and hazard instructions carefully whenever using any of these devices A WARNING BE AWARE OF COMMON SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE Common sources of carbon monoxide are furnaces heating devices water heaters gas stoves kerosene heaters fireplaces barbecues used indoors running motors or engines in attached garages and gasoline powered devices such as generators or pumps used in emergency situations A WARNING Individuals with medical problems may con sider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monox ide concentrations under 30ppm A WARNING If alarm horn sounds and the combination alarm is not being tested the unit is sensing either smoke or CO THE SOUND OF THE ALARM HORN REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION Please read and understand the following features to deter mine what you can do if the alarm sounds unexpectedly Quick Quiet False Alarm Control and Smart Quiet When the alarm s sound pushing the Smart Button on the nearest alarm activates either a Quick Quiet False Alarm Control or Smart Quiet response depending on the situation NOTE These features temporarily quiet alarms but do not disable the sensor They are designed to give you time to evacuate the building without the added noise of the alarm If you push the Smart Button on the alarm sounding nearest to you
28. es 4 times every 10 seconds Blue light flashes 1 time every 10 seconds Quick press erases the CO memory signal Remote signal is received from another smoke or heat alarm Horn sounds 3 long tones then pauses every 4 seconds Quick press activates Smart Quiet Trigger Alarm Locator for smoke and heat alarms Remote signal is received from another CO alarm Horn sounds 4 short tone pattern every 5 seconds Quick press activates Smart Quiet Trigger Alarm Locator for other Model FADCQ combination smoke CO alarms V TESTING AND MAINTENANCE Testing e Local Test Test each combination alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and operating properly e Interconnect Test Test all combination alarms in an interconnected system after installation e The Smart 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 e Test alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or when no one has been in the household for several days e Use testing to learn to distinguish the difference between the smoke and CO alarm patterns Test all combination alarms weekly by doing the following e Make sure the BLUE and RED lights are blink ing once per minute This indicates the unit is functioning properly and is checking for hazardous smoke and CO levels e Check that the GREEN light is lit A constant green lig
29. ff power at the main fuse box or circuit breaker by removing the fuse or switching the circuit breaker to the OFF position A WARNING This combination alarm should be installed only by a qualified electrician Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarm installation must be in accordance with the requirements of Article 760 of the National Electrical Code and any local codes that may apply AC DC models only THIS COMBINATION ALARM SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATION AL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION S STAN DARD 72 National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 e Install combination alarm on any 4 inch or single gang junction box only 1 Remove mounting plate from combina tion alarm box 2 Align recessed slots on plate with mount ing holes of any 4 inch or single gang junction box 3 Gently pull household wires through center hole of plate Secure plate to junction box using mounting SCrews With a small wire connector connect white wire from connector plug to white household wire Connect black wire from connector plug to black household wire To interconnect alarms connect yellow wire from connector to interconnect wire between other combination or smoke alarms Before starting see INTERCONNECTING COMBI NATION AND OR SMOKE ALARMS Y gt TO NEUTRAL BLACK TO 120V AC FOR INTERCONNECT USE 18 AWG MINIMUM WIRE NOTE For a singl
30. ht indicates the smoke and CO alarm is receiving 120V AC power No GREEN light indicates no AC power or unit is operating on battery power e Test one specific smoke and CO alarm local test or test unit and all interconnected smoke CO or combination smoke CO alarms inter connect test We recommend a full intercon nected test weekly on each and every smoke heat CO and combination smoke CO unit in your residence To test an individual smoke and CO alarm local test 1 Press the Smart Button firmly until the YEL LOW light flashes briefly Release the Smart Button or To run a full local test and a test of the inter connect signaling capability of all intercon nected remote units 1 Push the Smart Button firmly until the YELLOW light flashes briefly sounds one beep and then sounds a double two in series beep The two beeps mean you will hear an alarm from two or more interconnected units Release the Smart Button and move away from the alarm The combination alarm will test each of its smoke and CO sensors and provide a series of audible and visual signals to let you know your unit is functioning correctly 2 Horn Ramp up Alarm sounds a series of short beeps in the first four seconds starting with one beep then two beeps then three beeps This allows you to move away from the alarm before the full alarm horn sounds 3 Smoke Alarm Test Eight second test USA Horn sounds 3 alarms pause 3 alarms pa
31. ing The Dangers of CO Carbon Monoxide CO is a Toxic Gas Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious issue Many families suffer daily and over one thou sand lives are lost each year because of this deadly household gas e You cannot see smell or taste CO e The effects of CO poisoning can cause house hold members to become extremely ill or even cause death e CO poisoning can happen almost anywhere Many appliances like furnaces ovens fire places kerosene heaters and grills may silently emit CO because of damage poor maintenance or defects NOTE This FADCQ alarm uses only an ioniza tion type detector for sensing smoke You may wish to consider installing other photoelectric alarms or combina tion ionization photoelectric dual sensor alarms in your home for increased protection Understanding How CO Forms Appliance Malfunction CO forms when fuel burns without sufficient oxygen incom plete combustion This type of malfunction can happen to any fuel burning appliance at any time Environmental Conditions Example Fireplace chimneys can fill with leaves during the fall season If enough leaves dirt and soot are accumulated in the chimney proper ventilation will be interrupted This can cause a backdraft of CO into the home The result can be fatal With proper maintenance and cleaning however the potential for CO build up can be reduced A WARNING BE AWARE OF COMMON SOURCES OF CARBON MONO
32. inute and a longer press also activates a local Push to Test sequence Standby condition Red and Blue blink Press and hold until the double chirp to once per minute activate a local Push to Test sequence and send a signal to other interconnected alarms Low battery 1 Horn beeps once per minute Yellow light flashes 5 times per minute after horn beeps Quick press will eliminate the low battery signal for about 8 hours Low battery 2 Horn beeps once per minute Yellow light flashes 7 times per minute after horn beeps Smart button inoperable Replace battery immediately Fault condition Horn beeps 2 times per minute Yellow light flashes 2 times per minute after horn beeps Press and hold to check the alarm again Replace alarm if it remains in fault condition Local smoke is detected Horn sounds 3 long tones then pauses every 4 seconds Red Yellow Orange lights flash with horn Quick press activates False Alarm Control Local smoke condition is latched Quick Quiet False Alarm Control is activated Red light flashes 3 times every 10 seconds Red light flashes 1 time every 10 seconds Quick press releases the latched LED Local CO is detected Horn sounds 4 short tone pattern every 5 seconds Blue light flashes 4 times right after horn Quick press activates CO Reset Local CO condition is memorized CO Reset is activated Blue light flash
33. ion s Standard 72 NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 THIS STANDARD MEANS YOU SHOULD INSTALL AND USE A SMOKE ALARM IN EVERY ROOM AND AREA OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD OR BUILDING FOR BEST PROTECTION The NFPA 1993 Edition Appendix A further states The required number of smoke detectors may not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the row areas protected by the z required smoke detectors BASEMENT g BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM DINING ROOM KITCHEN BEDROOM LIVING ROOM BEDROOM For this reason it is recommended that the house holder consider the use of additional smoke detectors for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include base ment bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required smoke detectors Also as required by the California State Fire Marshal Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows a smoke detector installed in each separate sleep ing area in the vicinity but outside the bed rooms and heat or smoke detectors in the liv ing rooms dining rooms bedrooms kitchens hallways attics furnace rooms closets utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages For best protection install a smoke
34. led out side of each separate sleeping area in the imme diate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each addi tional story of the family living unit including base ments and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new construction a smoke detector also shall be installed in each sleeping room BEDROOM DINING ROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM BEDROOM Chapter 2 also reads as follows 2 2 2 1 In new construction where more than one smoke detector is required by 2 2 1 they shall be so arranged that operation of any smoke detector shall cause the alarm in all smoke detectors within the dwelling to sound 2 5 2 1 The required number of smoke detec tors might not provide reliable early warning pro tection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke detectors For this reason it is recommended 28 that the householder consider the use of addi tional smoke detectors for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the basement bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not pro tected by the required smoke detectors The installation of smoke detectors in kitchens attics finished or unfinished or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation This equipment should be installed in accor dance with the National Fire Protection Associat
35. members to go back to sleep or gives you time to purchase a replacement bat tery It is important that you replace the battery as soon as possible to continue your protection IV UNDERSTANDING THE INDICATOR LIGHTS The Model FADCQ features 3 lights with 5 distinct colors Use the chart below to determine what the different indicator light colors and flashes mean e Constant GREEN on AC power is present e GREEN is off AC power is NOT present Unit may be operating on battery back up or battery only power e RED and BLUE blink once a minute Unit is functioning properly and is checking for hazardous smoke and CO levels periodically checking the battery and monitoring the interconnect for signals from other smoke heat and CO alarms e BLUE flashes four times immediately after four horn alarms CO alarm senses dangerous levels of CO and sounds the alarm e RED YELLOW ORANGE blink between horn alarms Smoke alarm senses smoke and sounds an alarm e RED blinks once every ten seconds Smoke alarm is in Quick Quiet False Alarm Control mode and is quieting an unwanted alarm e BLUE blinks once every ten seconds The CO alarm has been reset After approximately six minutes of silence the CO alarm will check for the presence of CO gas If it is above 70 ppm the unit will begin to sound the CO alarm again if the level is below 70 ppm the unit remain quiet e RED YELLOW ORANGE
36. n Smoke CO Alarm is designed to be used in single family homes It alone may not meet requirements for multi ple resident dwellings apartment buildings boarding houses hotels or motels e Some codes may require that smoke alarms be interconnected in new construction Placement Guidelines BEDROOM BATH BEDROOM A BED KITCHEN Room A LIVING AREA KITCHEN FURNACE ROOM EJO EvL FURNACE SINGLE STORY BASEMENT Two STORY A KITCHEN SLEEPING AREA LIVING EFFICIENCY APARTMENT A BEDROOM BATH KITCHEN uvina Room MOBILE HOME Key SMOKE ALARM ASMOKE ALARM WI ITH QUICK QUIET FALSE ALARM CONTROL COMBO SMOKE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM E CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ll 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 Hol
37. n less than 3 minutes 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 Concentration of CO in air ppm 24 Conditions That Can Cause CO Levels to Change The following conditions can result in transient CO situations in the home 1 Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as a Wind direction and or velocity including high gusts of wind Heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles b Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans c Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing for limited internal air d Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters e Obstruction in the vent pipe or uncon ventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations 2 Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace etc 3 Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near the ground 4 Car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home Limitations of This Smoke CO Alarm e Smoke and CO alarms may not alert every household member every time The alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals to a potential danger However there may be limiting circum stances where a household member may not hear the alarm e g outdoor or indoor noise sound sleepers drug or
38. n sounds the full alarm when testing using the Smart Button The alarm is operating properly The Firex patented Horn Ramp Up feature lets you start the test sequence and move away from the unit before the full alarm horn sounds 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 and YELLOW light flashes The battery needs to be replaced Turn off power and replace the battery See 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 flashes twice repeating about once each minute Push the Smart Button to allow alarm to reset and self test If fault signal con tinues alarm is no longer providing protection and must be replaced 22 Vil IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Fire Safety Tips These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire However to reduce the chance that fires will start practice fire safety rules and prevent haz ardous situations e Familiarize everyone with the sound of a smoke alarm and explain what it means e Determine TWO exits from each room and an escape route to the outside from each exit
39. nation alarm on the ceiling or wall inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area If a bedroom area hallway is more than 30 feet long install a smoke alarm at each end e Install a smoke alarm at the top of a first to second floor stairwell BATH BEDROOM at A LIVING AREA KITCHEN n 4 x e O FURNACE BASEMENTN ROOM TWO STORY If there is a basement e Install a smoke or combination alarm on the basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell e Install a CO or combination alarm between 5 and 20 feet from possible sources of CO 30 Important Smoke Alarm Placement and Exception Information e Install a smoke alarm as close to the cen ter of the ceiling as possible If this is not practical mount no closer than 4 inches from a wall or corner Also if local codes allow install smoke alarms on walls between 4 and 12 inches from ceiling wall intersections e Install a minimum of two smoke alarms in every home no matter how small the home New construction codes require a minimum of two interconnected smoke alarms in newly built homes e Install a smoke alarm in each room that is divided by a partial wall either coming down from the ceiling at least 24 inches or coming up from the floor e Install smoke alarms on peaked cathedral or gabled ceilings 3 feet from the highest point measured horizontally e Ins
40. nding within 10 seconds Trigger alarms will continue to sound e Non triggering alarms remain silent for approximately one minute to allow you time to listen for and identify the location of the triggering alarm s that actually detected the dangerous condition MOVE AWAY from areas where you hear trigger alarms sounding if at all possible e After one minute if a dangerous condition persists all units will go back into alarm DO NOT IGNORE the trigger alarm s and be aware that an extremely dangerous situation exists at that location s in your home In an interconnected series the RED YELLOW ORANGE or BLUE light will only flash on the trigger alarm s LATCHING LED ALARM INDICATOR The Latching LED Alarm Indicator activates automatically It helps you identify the original trigger alarm s in an interconnected series after a smoke or CO event NOTE If the unit is operating on battery power only GREEN light is OFF the latching lights will blink approximately once per minute Smoke Alarm after a smoke alarm condition the triggering alarm s RED light blinks 3 times every 10 seconds until manually reset CO Alarm after a CO alarm condition the triggering alarm s BLUE light blinks 4 times every 10 seconds until manually reset SMART QUIET FOR LOW BATTERY ALERT You can silence the Low Battery Alert for up to 8 hours by pressing and releasing the Smart Button The sensor remains active This allows family
41. nnected alarms can provide better whole home protection than stand alone alarms e CO alarms are recommended near bedrooms and sleeping areas where they can wake sleeping residents Additional CO alarms are recommended 5 20 feet from sources of CO like a furnace water heater or fireplace Installation Interconnect e 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 e Connect this combination alarm ONLY to compatible devices listed in this manual Compliance e This combination alarm is designed to be used in ordinary indoor locations of single family households only e The sensitivity of both the smoke and CO sensors and the horn patterns for both warn ings comply with UL ULC standards General Limitations e This alarm cannot alert every household mem ber every time if it cannot be heard because of location obstructions ambient noise condi tion of residents etc It is not intended to alert residents who are hard of hearing e ALL alarms have limitations This combination smoke CO alarm is not foolproof and is not warranted to protect lives or property It is not a substitute for insurance e Because it is possible for the alarm to fail at any time you must test the alarm weekly and replace it every 5 years e Smoke alarms can sound an alarm only when smoke reaches their sensors Sm
42. not connect this combination smoke CO alarm to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device other than Firex models FADCQ FADC TPCI AD ADC PAD G GC PG40 or FX1218 smoke alarms ADH heat alarms or COQ 8 CO alarms You may use the multiple station interconnect ed features of your FADCQ even if powered only by a battery We recommend that you check with your local code enforcement bureau before mixing interconnected alarm devices that may be normally operating both with and without AC power This alarm can share the interconnect wire of smoke and heat alarms The alarm will auto matically sound a smoke alarm signal if smoke is detected by this unit or any other intercon nected smoke alarm even if the unit is already detecting carbon monoxide and sounding the carbon mong ide alarm signal WARNING DO NOT connect this combination alarm to any other type of smoke or combination alarm or auxiliary device except those listed in this manual While AC and AC DC smoke alarms can be interconnected ONLY when AC power is ACTIVE will ALL units ALARM when one unit senses smoke WHEN AC power is DISCON NECTED INTERRUPTED OR NOT PRESENT 27 FOR ANY REASON ONLY AC DC UNITS WILL CONTINUE TO SEND AND RECEIVE SIGNALS AND SOUND AN ALARM IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESENCE OF SMOKE WHEN power is DISCONNECTED INTERRUPTED OR NOT PRESENT FOR ANY REASON AC powered smoke alarms WILL NOT OPERATE Models G GC and PG40 are AC only smoke alarms
43. o a 3 wire by connecting the independant interconnect wires yellow and blue at any point in the system Smoke alarms generally don t require any changes other than replacement every ten years Replace older CO alarms on the new 3 wire system with COQ 8 CO alarms or FADCQ com bination alarms These alarms can discriminate between signals coming from a smoke alarm and signals coming from a CO alarm Older model CO models converted to 3 wire cannot So when any alarm is triggered all the older CO alarms will sound creating confusion about which danger is actually present To Install Combination Unit as a Replacement 1 Turn off AC power at circuit breaker or main fuse box 2 Remove old alarm from mounting bracket 3 Disconnect wire connector from back of unit 4 Remove wire nuts and connect new wire con nector to household wiring Be certain not to cross the wiring 5 Connect wire connector to back of combina tion alarm 6 If mounting bracket is the same reattach combo alarm to mounting bracket Feed wiring back through hole in mounting surface 7 Turn on power at main fuse box or circuit breaker 8 Test combination alarm See TESTING THE COMBINATION ALARM 9 Activate the battery Remove arrow tab and close battery door The combination alarm will beep briefly and the RED light will flash as door is closed lil IF THE ALARM SOUNDS If Your Smoke Alarm Sounds A WARNING IF TH
44. oke may not reach the smoke alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape They do not sense heat flame or gas e CO Alarms are designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from any source of combustion that reach their sensor They are NOT designed to detect smoke fire or any other type of gas IMPORTANT Please see Chapter VII Important Safety Information for detailed safety considerations and alarm limitations before installing or using this alarm The Dangers of Fire Fire is Unpredictable e Fire can burn a two story home to the ground in minutes e Fire can elevate air temperatures at eye level to over 1200 F 650 C e In a typical home fire you have just minutes to escape which is why it is so important to have at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home and in every bedroom or sleep ing area Depending on the source materials involved and environment fire can spread rapidly or smolder slowly for hours Different Types of Smoke Alarms lonization smoke alarms are generally more effective at detecting fast flaming fires which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly Sources of these fires include paper burning in a waste container or a grease fire in the kitchen Photoelectric smoke alarms are generally more effective at detecting slow smoldering fires which smol der for hours before bursting into flame Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedd
45. t smoke and CO alarm using Smart Button NOTE If the battery door is open even if a good battery is correctly installed the battery is electrically disconnected from the alarm and the low battery circuit is disabled A CAUTION When battery door is open the battery will not power the alarm even if the battery is properly installed If AC power for the alarm is discon nected interrupted or not present for any rea son the the battery back up will not power the alarm and your protection will be removed A CAUTION Never leave the battery door open to silence a Low Battery Warning When the Low Battery Warning sounds use Smart Quiet by push ing the Smart Button Replace the battery and close the battery door after the battery is replaced Cleaning Clean the alarm at least once a month to remove dust dirt or debris Always turn off power to the alarm before cleaning e Using the soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner vacuum all sides and cover of alarm Be sure all the vents are free of debris e If necessary turn off power and use a damp cloth to clean alarm cover IMPORTANT Do not attempt to remove the cover or clean inside the smoke alarm THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY Do not use abrasive cleansers or spray the alarm with cleaning agents or waxes especially cleaners containing ammonia These liquids may impair the performance of sensors Do not submerge the alarm in water Repair A CAUTION
46. tall a smoke alarm in lived in attics or attics which house electrical equipment like fur naces air conditioners or heaters ACCEPTABLE HERE NEVER HERE TOP OF DETECTOR ACCEPTABLE HERE For Optimal Performance Avoid Installing Smoke Alarms in the Following Locations Near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs kitchens near furnaces hot water heaters Use specialized smoke alarms with Quick Quiet False Alarm Control alarm control for these areas In areas with high humidity bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines install at least 10 feet 8 meters away from these areas if possible Near air returns or within 3 feet 1 meter air could blow smoke away from the detector interrupting its alarm S In rooms where temperatures may fall below 40 F 4 C or rise above 100 F 38 C In extremely dusty dirty or insect infested areas Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation SS Within 3 feet 1 meter of fluorescent eX lighting Electrical noise may cause nuisance alarms of heating and cooling supply vents The About Locating CO Alarms Carbon monoxide gas can be anywhere and everywhere CO gas is equal to or slightly lighter than air and disperses evenly with the air in a room Therefore install this CO alarm where air circulation is best Since most CO fatalities occur while families are sleeping we
47. ur The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be dis cussed with ALL members of the household Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomit ing fatigue often described as flu like symp toms Medium Exposure Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness convul sions cardio respiratory failure death Many cases of reported carbon monoxide poi soning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Also young children the elderly and household pets may be the first affected by CO poisoning The important factor with any CO poisoning however is time At high levels CO can cause death in just minutes At lower levels it could take from hours to days of constant CO expo sure to have the same life threatening effect The chart below illustrates the symptoms of CO poisoning by concentration of CO and its effect over time Slight headache within 2 3 hours Frontal headache within 1 2 hours Dizziness nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes Insensible within 2 hours Headache dizziness and nausea within 20 minutes Death within 2 hours Headache dizziness and nausea within 5 10 minutes Death within 30 minutes Headache dizziness 1 2 minutes Death in less than 15 minutes Death i
48. use Canada Horn sounds 4 alarms pause 4 alarms pause RED YELLOW ORANGE lights flash rapidly During the smoke alarm test other interconnected smoke alarms in your house also will sound their alarms to verify the interconnect is working 4 CO Alarm Test Ten second test Horn sounds 4 alarms 5 second pause 4 alarms 5 second pause BLUE light flashes rapidly During the CO alarm test other interconnected CO alarms or combination smoke CO alarms also will sound their alarms to verify the inter connect is working As long as you press the Smart Button the smoke and CO alarm will alternately test the smoke and CO sensors and cause a remote alarm condition on all interconnected smoke heat CO and smoke CO alarm units Use a broomstick or similar long object to press the Smart Button to keep a distance between you and the 85 db alarm 5 Fault Warning If alarm sounds two short beeps followed by YELLOW light flashing twice the unit is detecting a fault Push the Smart Button to reset and start a self test If the Fault Warning persists the alarm must be replaced immediately 6 If no alarm sounds turn off power at main fuse box or circuit breaker and check wiring and con nection Turn on power and retest the unit s Maintenance and Care In addition to weekly testing this smoke and CO alarm requires yearly battery replacement and periodic cleaning to remove dust dirt and debris A DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
49. warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you INNO CASE SHALL CLIMATE CONTROLS AMERICAS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state This combination smoke and CO alarm s manufacture and distribution are licensed by the U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission This product meets all the requirements of U L Standard 217 and U L Standard 2034 WHERE TO SEND YOUR ALARM FOR SERVICE To return alarms under warranty send the alarm with postage prepaid a note describing the nature of the difficulty and proof of date of purchase to Climate Controls Americas 28C Leigh Fisher Blvd El Paso Texas 79906 United States of America Invensys Climate Controls Americas 191 E North Avenue Carol Stream Illinois 60188 2002 Climate Controls Americas 110 1050 32
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