Firex 4480 Smoke Detector

120V AC Alarm 9V Battery Alarm Maple Chase Company AD ADC PAD READ AND SAVE MANUAL Please leave this with the product ALARM FEATURES quiets unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes Model ADC features a False Alarm Control which when acti This smoke alarm is powered by 120V AC and a 9 volt battery source AC DC smoke alarms offer added protection in event of a power failure or a drained battery smoke alarms or security systems Unique power connector prevents interconnection with This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11 Firex model AD ADC and FX1218 smoke alarms or as as 6 Firex model ADH heat alarms for a total of not more 18 interconnected devices tampering Optional tamper resist feature can serve as a safeguard Unique missing lockout The smoke alarm will not attach the mounting bracket if a battery is not in the battery pocket Improperly connected or weak battery signal The smoke alarm sound a short beep about once a minute if the battery is or improperly connected an emergency Separate green and red LEDs indicate that the smoke alarm is AC power working under normal operation in alarm under false alarm control Loud alarm horn decibels at 10 feet to alert you 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 Test button checks smoke alarm operation Model ADC also a False Alarm Control which when activated quiets alarms for up to 15 minutes SAFETY INFORMATION READ AND SAVE THESE This smoke alarm requires constant 120 volt AC power A R N I N G a working 9 volt battery to operate properly This alarm WILL NOT work if AC power is not connected or failed or been interrupted for any reason AND the battery is drained or improperly connected DO NOT use any kind of battery except as specified in this manual DO connect this smoke alarm to any other type of smoke or auxiliary device except those listed in this manual DO NOT remove or disconnect battery or turn off AC power to unwanted alarms This will remove your protection Open or fan the air around smoke alarm to silence it Model smoke alarms feature a False Alarm Control button which activated will quiet unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes The Push to Test button accurately tests all smoke alarm DO NOT use any other test method Test smoke weekly to ensure proper operation This smoke alarm should be installed only by a licensed electrician Observe and follow all local and national and building codes for installation This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single household only In multi family buildings each individual unit should have its own smoke alarms Do not install in buildings or places which house many people like motels dormitories hospitals nursing homes or group of any kind This smoke alarm is not a substitute for a alarm system Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of the Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many reasons example if a fire starts in a remote part of the home on another in a chimney wall roof or on the other side of a closed door may not reach the smoke alarm in time to alert household A smoke alarm will not promptly detect a fire EXCEPT in area or room in which it is installed Interconnected smoke alarms installed in every room and every level of the household offer maximum protection National Fire Protection Agency NFPA recommends smoke alarms so that when one smoke alarm smoke and sounds its alarm all others will sound as Do not interconnect smoke alarms from one individual living unit to another Do not connect this smoke alarm any other type of alarm or auxiliary device Smoke alarms may not alert every household member every The alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals to a danger However there may be limiting circumstances a household member may not hear the alarm i e outdoor indoor noise sound sleepers drug or alcohol usage the hard hearing etc If you suspect that this smoke alarm may not a household member install and maintain specialty smoke Household members must hear the alarm warning and quickly respond to it to reduce the risk of damage or death that may result from fire If a household member hard of hearing install special smoke alarms with lights or devices to alert occupants Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect Smoke alarms detect combustion particles in the air They not sense heat flame or gas This smoke alarm is designed to audible warning of a developing fire However many fires are explosive or intentional Others are caused by care or safety hazards Smoke may not reach the smoke QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape Smoke alarms have limitations This smoke alarm is not fool and is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire alarms are not a substitute for insurance Homeowners and should insure their lives and property In addition it is possi for the smoke alarm to fail at any time For this reason you test the smoke alarm weekly and replace every 10 years ALARM PLACEMENT ROOM Chase Company recommends complete coverage protection by installing a smoke alarm in every room of your home National Fire Protection Association NFPA minimum require as stated in Standard 72 Chapter 2 reads as follows Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each separate area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each story of the family living unit including basements and crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new construction a detector also shall be installed in each sleeping room 2 also reads as follows In new construction more than one smoke is required by 2 2.1 shall be so arranged that of any smoke detector cause the alarm in all detectors within the to sound NFPA 1993 Edition A further states required number of smoke may not provide reliable warning protection for those separated by a door from areas protected by the smoke detectors For reason it is recommended the householder the use of additional detectors for those for increased protec The additional areas basement bedrooms room furnace room room and hallways not protected by the required smoke as required by the California State Fire Marshal warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household follows A smoke detector installed in each separate sleeping in the vicinity but outside the bedrooms and heat or smoke in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms kitchens attics furnace rooms closets utility and storage rooms and attached garages ROOM ROOM BEST PROTECTION WE THAT YOU INSTALL A ALARM IN EVERY ROOM addition we recommend that all smoke alarms be interconnected Efficiency Apartment Install a smoke alarm on the or wall closest to the area APARTMENT HOME ROOM Mobile Home For mobile homes built before 1978 install smoke alarms on inside wall between 4 and 12 inches from the ceiling Older homes have little or no insulation in the ceiling This is important if the ceiling is unusually hot or cold Install a smoke alarm inside each bedroom and in the hallway each separate sleeping area Single Story Home Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling wall inside each bedroom and in hallway outside each separate area If a bedroom area is more than 30 feet long a smoke alarm at each end there is a basement Install a smoke alarm on the base ceiling at the bottom of the