Firex ADC, AD, PAD, FPAD User Manual

120V AC
Smoke Alarm
with 9V Battery
Back-up

©2005 Invensys Controls Americas

PHOTOELECTRIC

110-1074C

MODEL FPAD

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Photoelectric 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. Ionization alarms are generally more effec­tive at detecting fast, flaming fires that 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 provide adequate detection of
both types of fires.

If you desire the earliest detection of both smoldering fires and
fast flaming fires, you should install smoke alarms that combine
both photoelectric and ionization sensing technologies in one
unit.

SMOKE ALARM FEATURES

This smoke alarm is powered by 120V AC (0.05 Amps, 60Hz) and a

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9-volt battery 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 addi-

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tional Firex model AD, ADC, PAD, FADC and FPAD smoke alarms,

and/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 against

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tampering.

Unique “battery missing” lockout. The smoke alarm battery door

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will not close if a battery is not in the battery pocket.

Separate green and red LEDs indicate that the smoke alarm is

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receiving AC power, working under normal operation, or in alarm.

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 signal

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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.

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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.

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.

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

WARNING

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smoke alarm MAY be used inside individual rooms as
SUPPLEMENTAL protection.

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.

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. The alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals to a

potential danger. However, there may be limiting circumstances
where a household member may not hear the alarm (i.e., 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. 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 smoke alarms with
lights or vibrating devices to alert occupants.

Smoke alarms can sound their alarms only 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 rea-

son, 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

TV ROOM

areas for increased protec­tion. The additional areas

BEDROOM

include: basement, 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 house-

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DINING
ROOM

LIVING ROOM

BEDROOM BEDROOM

LIVING
ROOM

BASEMENT

DINING
ROOM

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

HALL

DINING
ROOM

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

hold 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.”

FOR BEST PROTECTION, WE

RECOMMEND THAT YOU INSTALL A SMOKE

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

KITCHEN

LIVING

AREA

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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BEDROOM

BASEMENT

KITCHEN

BED-

ROOM

FURNACE

BATH

ROOOM

ment ceiling at the bottom of the
stairwell.

Typical Two-Story or Split Level

BEDROOM BEDROOMBATH

LIVED-IN

ATTIC

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

LIVING AREA

KITCHEN

at each end.

Install a smoke alarm at the top of

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a first-to-second floor stairwell.

BASEMENT

If there is a basement:

Install a smoke alarm on the basement ceiling at the bottom

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FURNACE
ROOM

TWO STORY

of the stairwell.

KEY

• Smoke Alarm (Ionization)

∆ Photoelectric Smoke Alarm or Ionization Smoke Alarm with

False Alarm Control

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.

Install a smoke alarm in each room

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that is divided by a partial wall

(either coming down from the ceil­ing at least 24 inches, or coming up

STUB WALL

from the floor).

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CEILING

NEVER HERE

TOP OF DETECTOR
ACCEPTABLE HERE

SOFFIT

4 IN

(0.1m )

24"

(0.1m )

MINIMUM

SIDE

WALL

4 IN

12 IN

(0.3 m )

MAXIMUM