Firex IAR230C, PG240, GC240, PAR230, PADC240 User Manual

SMOKE ALARM DESCRIPTION

Model GC240 Ionisation 230V AC smoke alarm with

False Alarm Control

Model I240C Ionisation 230V AC smoke alarm with 9V

battery back-up and False Alarm Control

Model IAR230C Ionisation 230V AC smoke alarm with recharge-

able battery backup and False Alarm Control

Model PG240 Optical 230V AC smoke alarm and False Alarm Control
Model PAD240 Optical 230V AC smoke alarm with 9V

&PADC240 battery back-up with False Alarm Control

Model PAR230 Optical 230V AC smoke alarm with rechargeable

battery back-up and False Alarm Control

SMOKE ALARM FEATURES

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Interconnects with up to 36 Model GC240, I240C, PG240, PAD240, PADC240,
IAR230C, PAR230 smoke alarms. Unique power connector prevents
interconnection with incompatible smoke alarms or security systems.

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Tamper-resist bracket quickly snaps into place and serves as a safeguard
against tampering.

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Multi-purpose green and red LEDs indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving
AC power, working under normal operation, in alarm, or under False Alarm
Control.

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Loud alarm horn—85 decibels at 3 metres (10 feet)—sounds to alert you of
an emergency.

•Test button checks smoke alarm operation.

• Models GC240, I240C, PADC240 , PG240, PAR230 and IAR230C feature
False Alarm Control, which, when activated, quiets unwanted alarms for up to
15 minutes.

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Models I240C, PAD240 and PADC240 will not attach to the mounting bracket
if a battery is not in the battery pocket. These models will also sound a short
beep about once a minute if the battery is weak or improperly connected.

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Models IAR230C and PAR230 include permanent rechargeable
lithium batteries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

W ARNING

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AC smoke alarms require constant 230V AC, 50Hz power to operate
properly. Mains-powered smoke alarms WILL NOT work if AC power is not

connected or has failed or been interrupted for any reason. Models I240C,
PAD240 and PADC240 require a working 9-volt battery to operate properly in
the event of a power failure. Models IAR230C and PAR230 require a mini­mum of 2 full days under mains power to reach full backup capacity. 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.

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DO NOT remove or disconnect battery or turn off AC power to quiet
unwanted alarms. This will remove your protection. Open windows or fan the air

around smoke alarm to silence it. Models GC240, I240C, IAR230C, PG240,
PAR230 and PADC240 smoke alarms feature a False Alarm Control button which,
when activated, will quiet unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes.

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The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all smoke alarm 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 qualified
electrician.

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This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single family
household only. In multi-family buildings, each individual living unit

should have its own smoke alarms. Do not install in non-residential build­ings or places which house many people like hotels, motels, dormitories,
hospitals, nursing homes, or group homes of any kind. This smoke alarm
is not a substitute for a complete alarm system.

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USER’S
MANUAL

PLEASE READ AND SAVE

INSTALLER: Please leave this manual with the product.

© 2002 Maple Chase 110-666C

BS5446 : Pt 1 : 2000
LICENSE NO. 7832

Model
I240C, GC240
IAR230C

Ionisation

Models
PG240, PAD240, PADC240,
PAR230

Optical

Printed

in

U.S.A.

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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 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.

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Interconnected smoke alarms installed in every room and on every
level of the household offers maximum protection. We recommend 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. Do not con­nect this smoke alarm to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device.

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Smoke alarms may not alert every household member every time.

The alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals of 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 hearing impaired, 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 hear­ing impaired, install special smoke alarms with lights or vibrating devices
to alert occupants.

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Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect
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.

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Smoke alarms have limitations. This smoke alarm is not fool-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

It is recommended to achieve complete coverage protection by installing
a smoke alarm in every room of your home.

At a minimum, smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each separate
sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each addi­tional storey of the family living unit including basements and excluding
crawl spaces and unfinished attics. Any home requires a minimum of two
smoke alarms.

FOR BEST PROTECTION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU
INSTALL A SMOKE ALARM IN EVERY ROOM

In addition, it is recommended that all smoke alarms be interconnected.

Typical Efficiency
Home (Apartment)

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Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling
or wall closest to the sleeping area.
Install a smoke alarm with False Alarm
Control in the kitchen/living area.

Typical Single Storey Home

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Install a smoke 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 9 m
long, install a smoke alarm at each end.

Typical Two-Storey Home

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Install a smoke 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 9 m
long, install a smoke alarm at each end.

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Install a smoke alarm at the top
of a first-to-second floor stairwell.

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Key

• Smoke Alarm
∆ Smoke Alarm with False Alarm Control

BEDROOM

KITCHEN

LIVING

AREA

BEDROOMBEDROOM

DINING

ROOM

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

GARAGE

SLEEPING

AREA

DINING ROOM KITCHEN

LIVING ROOM

FAMILY ROOM KITCHEN BEDROOM

FIREPLACE

BEDROOM

BEDROOM BEDROOM

LIVING
ROOM

IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT

AND EXCEPTION INFORMATION:

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Install a smoke alarm as close to the centre
of the ceiling as possible. If this is not practi­cal, mount no closer than 10 cm (4 inches)
from a wall or corner. Also, if local codes
allow, install smoke alarms on walls, between
10 and 30 cm (4 and 12 inches) from ceil­ing/wall intersections.

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Install a minimum of two smoke alarms in

every home, no matter how small the
home. Any size home requires fitting a
minimum of two smoke alarms.

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Install a smoke alarm in each room that is
divided by a partial wall (either coming
down from the ceiling at least 20 cm (8
inches), or coming up from the floor).

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Install smoke alarms on peaked, cathedral,

or gabled ceilings 1 m from the highest point
(measured horizontally).

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Install a smoke alarm in lived-in attics or attics

which house electrical equipment like furnaces,
air conditioners, or heaters.

DO NOT install smoke alarms:

Near appliances or areas where normal combustion
regularly occurs (kitchens, near boilers, hot water heaters).
Use specialized smoke alarms with unwanted alarm control
for these areas.

In areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas
near dishwashers or washing machines. Install at least
3 metres away from these areas.

Near air returns or heating and cooling supply vents.
The air could blow smoke away from the detector,
interrupting its alarm.

In rooms where temperatures may fall below 5˚C (41˚F)
or rise above 45˚C (113˚F).

In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas.
Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation.

HOW TO INSTALL

THIS SMOKE ALARM

DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off

power at the main fuse box or circuit
breaker by removing the fuse or switching
the circuit breaker to the OFF position and
securing it.

WARNING: Mains operated smoke alarms should be

installed by a qualified electrician in accor­dance with the Regulations for Electrical
Installations published by the Institution of
Electrical Engineers (BS). Failure to install
this smoke alarm correctly may expose the
user to shock or fire hazards.

WARNING: The smoke alarm, its associated supply and

interconnect wiring must be installed in
accordance with BS 7671 published by the
Institution of Electrical Engineers.

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Install smoke alarm on a wall, ceiling, standard electrical box, or surface
mounting pattress.

1. Align mounting plate with mounting holes of standard electrical box or sur-

face mounting pattress. For siting on wall or ceiling, use mounting plate as
template to mark holes. Drill holes (for wall or ceiling only) and insert sup­plied screw plugs into holes until flush with wall or ceiling.

2. Secure mounting plate to electrical box, pattress, wall, or ceiling. (Diagram

illustrates fixing mounting plate to electrical box.)

3. Connect blue wire from connector plug of smoke alarm to neutral

(black or blue) mains power wire.

4. Connect brown wire from connector plug of smoke alarm to live (red

or brown) mains power wire .

5. If interconnection is desired, connect orange wire from connector to

interconnect wire between smoke alarms. See section,
“Interconnecting Smoke Alarms.”

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CEILING

ACCEPTABLE HERE

NEVER HERE

TOP OF DETECTOR
ACCEPTABLE HERE

STUB WALL

10cm

SOFFIT

PEAKED CEILING

10cm

MINIMUM

SIDE

WALL

1M

MAXIMUM

20cm

30cm