Firex 4518 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 DESCRIPTIONS Model AD and ADC Ionization type smoke alarm This type of smoke responds fastest to fast burning fires with hot open flame and or invisible smoke particles Model PAD Photoelectric smoke alarm Responds to slow burning smoke caused by smoldering fires May reduce false alarms caused by cooking or high humidity ALARM FEATURES Model ADC features a False Alarm Control which when activated unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes This smoke alarm is powered by 120V AC and a 9 volt battery back up AC DC smoke alarms offer added protection in the event of a failure or a drained battery Unique power connector prevents interconnection with incompatible alarms or security systems This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11 other model AD ADC FX1218 and PAD smoke alarms or as many as Firex model ADH heat alarms for a total of not more than 18 devices Optional tamper resist feature can safeguard against tampering Unique missing signal The smoke alarm will not attach to the bracket if a battery is not in the battery pocket Improperly connected or weak battery signal The smoke alarm will a short beep about once a minute if the battery is weak or connected Separate green and red LEDs indicate whether the smoke alarm is AC and DC power working under normal operation in alarm under false alarm control Loud alarm horn decibels at 10 feet you of an emergency Test button checks smoke alarm operation SAFETY INFORMATION READ AND SAVE THESE This smoke alarm requires constant 120 volt AC power AND a A R N I N G 9 volt battery to operate properly This smoke alarm WILL work if AC power is not connected or has failed or been interrupt for any reason AND the battery is removed drained a beep once minute indicates a drained battery or improperly connected DO use any other kind of battery except as specified in this manual NOT connect this smoke alarm to any other type of smoke alarm or 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 win or fan the air around smoke alarm to silence it Model ADC alarms feature a False Alarm Control button which when will quiet unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes The Push to Test button accurately tests all smoke alarm func DO NOT use any other test method Test smoke alarm to ensure proper operation 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 Do not install in non residential or places which house many people like hotels motels hospitals nursing homes or group homes of any kind smoke alarm is not a substitute for a complete 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 For if a fire starts in a remote part of the home on another level a chimney wall roof or on the other side of a closed door smoke not reach the smoke alarm in time to alert household members smoke alarm will not promptly detect a fire EXCEPT in the area or in which it is installed Interconnected smoke alarms installed in every room and on level of the household offers maximum protection The Fire Protection Agency NFPA recommends interconnecting alarms so that when one smoke alarm senses smoke and its alarm all others will sound as well Do not interconnect alarms from one individual family living unit to another Do not this smoke alarm to 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 of a potential However there may be limiting circumstances where a member may not hear the alarm i e outdoor or indoor sound sleepers drug or alcohol usage the hard of hearing If you suspect that 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 that may result fire If a household member is hard of hearing install special alarms with lights or vibrating 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 alarm ENOUGH to ensure safe escape Smoke alarms have limitations This smoke alarm is not fool proof 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 every 10 years ALARM PLACEMENT Chase recommends complete coverage protection achieved installing a smoke alarm in every room of your home The Fire Protection Association NFPA minimum require as stated in Standard 72 Chapter 2 reads as follows Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each sepa sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on additional story of the family living unit including basements excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new construc a smoke detector also shall be installed in each sleeping room 2 also reads as follows In new construction where than one smoke detector is by 2 2.1 they shall be so that operation of any detector shall cause the in all smoke detectors within dwelling to sound NFPA 1993 Edition Appendix further states ROOM 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 consider the of additional smoke detectors those areas for increased protection The additional areas basement bedrooms dining room furnace room utility and hallways not protected by the required smoke detec ROOM ROOM 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 detectors in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms hallways attics furnace rooms closets utility and stor rooms basements and attached garages BEST PROTECTION WE THAT YOU INSTALL SMOKE ALARM IN EVERY ROOM addition we recommend that all smoke alarms be interconnected Efficiency Apartment Install a smoke alarm on ceiling or wall closest to sleeping area APARTMENT ROOM HOME 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 t