Firex 41216 Smoke Detector

110 427G 1 4 01 2 18 PM Page 1 AC Alarm Alarm Maple Chase Company G 6 H GC and FXW R READ AND SAVE MANUAL Please leave this manual with the or in the case of a house multiple operation with the owner ionization type alarms are generally more effective at detect fast flaming fires that consume combustible materials rapid and spread quickly Sources of these fires may include paper in a waste container or a grease fire in the kitchen The type alarms are generally more effective at detect slow smoldering fires that smolder for hours before bursting flame Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning couches or bedding ALARM FEATURES Model PG40 and GC smoke alarms can be interconnected with many as 11 other specific model smoke alarms Model G 6 many as 5 Model GC features False Alarm Control that temporarily nuisance alarms Multi purpose LED indicates that the smoke alarm is receiving power working under normal operation or in alarm Loud alarm horn decibels at 10 feet to alert you a fire emergency This alarm incorporates the internationally recognized horn sig for evacuation During alarm mode the horn produces three beeps followed by a 2 second pause and then repeats pattern is somewhat different than the previous alarm which continually beeped Model FXW R is a direct replacement for Firex models FX1014 FX1106 and FXW 1A Model FXW R cannot be inter with any other smoke alarm Test button checks smoke alarm operation SAFETY INFORMATION PLEASE AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This smoke alarm requires constant 120 volt AC power to operate A R N I N G will not work if AC power is not connected or has failed or been inter for any reason DO NOT turn off AC power to quiet false alarms windows or fan the air around smoke alarm to silence it The button accurately tests all smoke alarm functions DO NOT any other test method Test smoke alarm weekly We recommend install smoke alarms that operate from both battery and AC power smoke alarms that work from two different power sources can extra protection in case of a dead battery or an AC power failure If have repeated false alarms move the smoke alarm to a different or install specialized smoke alarms with a False Alarm Control a photoelectric sensor This smoke alarm should be installed only by a licensed quali electrician Observe and follow all local and national electrical building codes for installation This smoke alarm is designed to be used INSIDE a single family only In multi family buildings each individual living unit have its own smoke alarms It is not designed for use in common stairwells or common hallways in multi family buildings This smoke alarm is not designed for buildings which require fire alarm systems Buildings of this type include hotels dormitories hospitals nursing homes and group homes This true even if they were once single family homes DO NOT connect this smoke alarm to any other smoke alarm or except as specifically listed in this manual Model PG40 GC FXW R smoke alarms can be interconnected with up to 11 other spe model smoke alarms Model G 6 as many as 5 DO NOT use exter bug screens or alarm guards This may cause improper operation 1 4 01 2 18 PM Page 2 Smoke alarms sound their alarm horns when they detect smoke do not detect heat flame or gas They will not operate if smoke not reach the smoke alarm We recommend that you install a smoke alarm in every room and every level of the home Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm many reasons For example if a fire starts in a remote part of the on another level in a chimney wall roof or on the other side of closed door smoke may not reach the smoke alarm in time to alert members A smoke alarm will not promptly detect a fire in the area or room in which it is installed Model G 6 PG40 GC and FXW R smoke alarms meet all NFPA for new and existing homes Per the National Fire Association NFPA Standard 72 Chapter 2 this type of alarm can be used to meet the minimum requirements for new existing residential dwellings The standard requires that smoke for new residential dwellings be AC powered and interconnect Therefore Model G 6 PG40 and GC can be used to meet the min requirements for new construction residential dwellings Smoke alarms may not alert every household member every The alarm horn is loud in order to alert persons to a potential However there may be limiting circumstances where a member may not hear the alarm e g outdoor or indoor sound sleepers drug or alcohol usage the hard of hearing If you suspect this smoke alarm may not alert a household install and maintain specialty smoke alarms Household must hear the alarm warning sound and quickly respond it to reduce the risk of damage injury or death which may result fire If a household member is hard of hearing install special alarms with lights or vibrating devices to alert occupants This smoke alarm will not provide adequate escape or rescue in extremely fast moving fires Fast fires include gas fires liquid fires or fires set on purpose The smoke alarm will give adequate escape time to people very close to the fire Such might be children playing with matches or smokers who asleep and drop a cigarette into their bed Smoke alarms have limitations This smoke alarm is not foolproof is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire Smoke are not a substitute for insurance Homeowners and renters insure their lives and property In addition it is possible for smoke alarm to fail at any time For this reason you must test smoke alarm weekly and replace it every 10 years ALARM PLACEMENT Chase recommends complete coverage protection achieved installing a smoke alarm in every room of your home The National Protection Association NFPA MINIMUM requirement for locat smoke alarms in family living units is detailed in NFPA Standard Chapter 2 It reads as follows Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each separate area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each addi story of the family living unit including basements and excluding spaces and unfinished attics In new construction a smoke detector shall be installed in each sleeping room section 2 2.2.1 states that new construction where more than one smoke detector is required by 2 they shall be so arranged that operation of any smoke detector shall the alarm in all smoke detectors within the dwelling to sound NFPA 1993 Edition Appendix A however clearly points out that required number of smoke detectors as defined in the paragraphs may not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke For this reason it is recommended that the householder con the use of additional smoke detectors for those areas for protection The additional areas include basement bed dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not pro by the required smoke detectors the California State Fire Marshal states that the minimum number required smoke alarms is not enough to give the earliest warning under conditions The California State Fire Marshal states that warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows smoke detector installed in each separate sleeping area in the vicinity outside the bedrooms and heat or smoke detectors in the living dining rooms bedrooms kitchens hallways attics furnace rooms utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages is clear from the above abstracts that the earliest warning of a fire is best achieved by the installation of smoke in all rooms and areas of the residence Accordingly Maple recommends that you install smoke alarms in every room of residence even though this is not required by the typical or standard MAXIMUM COVERAGE WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU A SMOKE ALARM IN EVERY ROOM OF THE INCLUDING BASEMENTS AND FINISHED ATTICS In we recommend interconnecting all smoke alarms of being interconnected Chase recommends a minimum of two smoke alarms in every no matter how small the home including efficiency apart Maple Chase also recommends maximum coverage by smoke