Firex FADC User Manual
120V AC
Smoke Alarm
with 9V Battery
Back-up
IONIZATION
110-628F
MODELS AD and ADC
PHOTOELECTRIC
MODEL PAD
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THIS MANUAL
Installer: Please leave this
manual with the product.
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The photoelectric type alarms are generally more effective at
detecting slow, smoldering fires which smolder for hours before
bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include
cigarettes burning in couches or bedding. The ionization type
alarms are generally more effective at detecting fast, flaming
fires which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread
quickly. Sources of these fires may include flammable liquids
or paper burning in a waste container. However, both types of
alarms are designed to provide adequate detection of both
types of fires. If you desire the benefits of both systems, you
should install smoke alarms that combine in one alarm both
photoelectric and ionization sensing technologies.
SMOKE ALARM FEATURES
Model ADC features a False Alarm Control which, when acti-
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vated, quiets unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes.
This smoke alarm is powered by 120V AC and a 9-volt battery
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back-up source. AC/DC smoke alarms offer added protection
in the event of a power failure or a drained battery.
Unique power connector prevents interconnection with
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incompatible smoke alarms or security systems.
This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11
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other Firex model FADC, AD and ADC smoke alarms, or as
many as 6 Firex model ADH heat alarms for a total of not more
than 18 interconnected devices.
Optional tamper-resist feature can serve as a safeguard
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against tampering.
Unique “battery missing” lockout. The smoke alarm will not attach
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to the mounting bracket if a battery is not in the battery pocket.
Improperly connected or weak battery signal. The smoke alarm
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will sound a short beep about once a minute if the battery is
weak or improperly connected.
Separate green and red LEDs indicate that the smoke alarm is
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receiving AC power, working under normal operation, in alarm,
or under false alarm control.
Loud alarm horn—85 decibels at 10 feet—sounds to alert you
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to an emergency.
This alarm incorporates the internationally recognized horn sig-
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nal for evacuation. During alarm mode, the horn produces
three short beeps followed by a 2 second pause and then
repeats. This pattern is somewhat different than the previous
alarm sound, which continually beeped.
Test button checks smoke alarm operation. Model ADC also
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features a False Alarm Control which, when activated, quiets
unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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This smoke alarm requires constant 120-volt, AC power
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AND a working 9-volt battery to operate properly. This
smoke 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. DO
NOT connect this smoke alarm to any other type of smoke
alarm or auxiliary device, except those listed in this manual.
DO NOT remove or disconnect battery or turn off AC power to
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quiet unwanted alarms. This will remove your protection. Open
windows or fan the air around smoke alarm to silence it. Model
ADC smoke alarms feature a False Alarm Control button which,
when activated, will quiet unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes.
WARNING
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The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all smoke alarm
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functions. DO NOT use any other test method. Test smoke
alarm weekly to ensure proper operation.
Smoke alarms must not be used with detector guards
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unless the combination of alarm and guard has been evaluated
and found suitable for that purpose.
This smoke alarm should be installed only by a licensed,
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qualified electrician. Observe and follow all local and national
electrical and building codes for installation.
This smoke alarm IS NOT designed to be the PRIMARY
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protection for buildings that require complete fire alarm
systems. Buildings of this type include hotels, motels, dormito-
ries, hospitals, nursing homes, and group homes. This is true
even if they were once single family homes. However, this
smoke alarm MAY be used inside individual rooms as
SUPPLEMENTAL protection.
Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of the
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home. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many reasons.
For example, 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.
Interconnected smoke alarms installed in every room and
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on every level of the household offer maximum protection.
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends
interconnecting 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. Do not connect this smoke alarm
to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device.
Smoke alarms may not alert every household member every
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time. There may be limiting circumstances where a household
member may not hear the alarm (e.g., outdoor or indoor noise,
sound sleepers, drug or alcohol usage, the hard of hearing,
etc.). If you suspect that this smoke alarm may not alert a
household member, install and maintain specialty smoke
alarms. Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not
awaken all sleeping individuals, and that it is the responsibility
of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened
by the alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely
evacuating the area unassisted.
Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect
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smoke. Smoke alarms detect combustion particles in the air.
They do not sense heat, flame, or gas. This smoke alarm is
designed to give audible warning of a developing fire. However,
many fires are fast-burning, explosive, or intentional. Others are
caused by carelessness or safety hazards. Smoke may not reach
the smoke alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape.
Smoke alarms have limitations. This smoke alarm is not fool-
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proof and is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire.
Smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance. Homeowners
and renters should insure their lives and property. In addition, it is
possible for the smoke alarm to fail at any time. For this reason,
you must test the smoke alarm weekly and replace every 10
years.
SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT
Invensys 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 installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on
each additional story of the family living unit including basements
and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics. In new construction a smoke detector also shall be installed in each sleeping room.”
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.”
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
areas protected by the required
smoke detectors. For this reason, it is
recommended that the householder
consider the use of additional smoke
detectors for those areas for
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DINING
ROOM
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM
BASEMENT
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
HALL
DINING
ROOM
increased protection. The additional areas include: basement,
bedrooms, dining room, furnace
room, utility room, and hallways
not protected by the required
TV ROOM
BEDROOM
DINING
ROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
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
sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside the bedrooms), and heat
or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,
kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages.”
RECOMMEND THAT YOU INSTALL A SMOKE
FOR BEST PROTECTION, WE
ALARM IN EVERY ROOM.
In addition, we recommend that all smoke alarms be interconnected.
Typical Efficiency
Home (Apartment)
Install a smoke alarm on the
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ceiling or wall closest to the
SLEEPING
AREA
sleeping area.
EFFICIENCY APARTMENT
BEDROOM
KITCHEN LIVING ROOM
BATH
MOBILE
HOME
Typical Mobile Home
NOTE: For mobile homes built before 1978, install smoke 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.
Install a smoke alarm inside each bedroom and in the hallway
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outside each separate sleeping area.
Typical Single-Story Home
Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling
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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.
If there is a basement:
Install a smoke alarm on the base-
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ment ceiling at the bottom of the
BEDROOM
BASEMENT
stairwell.
Typical Two-Story or Split Level
SINGLE STORY
Home
Install a smoke alarm on the ceil-
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ing 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
BEDROOM BEDROOMBATH
each end.
Install a smoke alarm at the top of
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a first-to-second floor stairwell.
If there is a basement:
Install a smoke alarm on the base-
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ment ceiling at the bottom of the
stairwell.
LIVING AREA
BASEMENT
TWO STORY
Key
• Smoke Alarm (Ionization)
Δ Ionization Smoke Alarm with False Alarm Control
or Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
KITCHEN
LIVED-IN
ATTIC
KITCHEN
FURNACE
ROOM
KITCHEN
LIVING
AREA
BED-
ROOM
FURNACE
BATH
ROOOM
IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM
PLACEMENT AND EXCEPTION
INFORMATION
Install a smoke alarm as close to
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the center of the ceiling as possi-
ble. If this is not practical, mount
ACCEPTABLE HERE
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.
Install a minimum of two smoke alarms in every home, no mat-
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ter how small the home. New construction codes require a min-
imum of two interconnected smoke alarms in newly built
homes.
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CEILING
NEVER HERE
TOP OF DETECTOR
ACCEPTABLE HERE
4 IN
(0.1m )
(0.1m )
MINIMUM
SIDE
WALL
4 IN
12 IN
(0.3 m )
MAXIMUM
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