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13. Position smoke alarm to mounting plate and turn clockwise to

lock into place. (To engage tamper resist feature, insert pin
into notch on edge of smoke alarm after smoke alarm is posi-
tioned properly in base. Refer to step #10 on previous page.)

NOTE:

Smoke alarm will not mount to plate if battery is not installed.

14. Turn on power at main fuse box or circuit breaker.

15. Test smoke alarm. See TESTING THE SMOKE ALARM.

INTERCONNECTING

SMOKE ALARMS

This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as 
11 other Firex model AD, ADC and PAD smoke alarms, or as
many as 6 Firex model ADH heat alarms for a total of not more
than 18 interconnected devices. DO NOT connect to any other
type or model smoke alarm.

Connect smoke alarms to a single AC branch circuit. If local
codes do not permit, be sure the neutral wire is common to both
phases.

RED AND GREEN LED INDICATORS

This smoke alarm features separate red and green LED indicators.
The LEDs indicate the following:

GREEN LED

ON

— AC power is present.

OFF

— AC power is not present.

RED LED

— can be seen through the push

to test button.

Blinks once a minute

— indicating normal operation.

Blinks once a second

— smoke alarm senses smoke and

simultaneously sounds an audi-
ble alarm.

Blinks once every 10 seconds — smoke alarm is quieting an

unwanted alarm.

Blinks 3 times per minute

— Indicates this unit initiated an

alarm in an interconnected
system (press the TEST button
to reset).

Blinks 4 times per minute

— Indicates weak or improperly

connected battery.

(Interconnected system only):

OFF

— another smoke alarm in the network has sensed 

smoke and is signalling this alarm.

FALSE ALARM CONTROL

Model ADC features a False Alarm Control that, when activated,
quiets unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes.

To use the False Alarm Control:

Press and release the test button during an unwanted alarm. The
alarm should stop within ten seconds. This means the smoke alarm
is in False Alarm Control. In an interconnected system, the red LED
on the initiating alarm will continue to blink until reset by pressing
the TEST button.

If the smoke alarm does not go into False Alarm Control and contin-
ues to sound its loud alarm horn, or if it initially goes into False Alarm
Control then resounds the alarm, the smoke is too heavy and could
be a possibly dangerous situation — take emergency action.

TESTING THE

SMOKE ALARM

W

A

R

N

I

N

G

Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and
operating properly.

Insert pin here

!

WHITE

WHITE

WHITE

YELLOW

YELLOW

BLACK

BLACK

BLACK

TO NEUTRAL

TO 120 VAC

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Summary of Contents for ADC

Page 1: ... removed drained a beep once per minute indicates a drained battery or improperly connected DO NOT use any other kind of battery except as specified in this manual DO NOT con nect 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 quiet unwanted alarms This will remove your protection ...

Page 2: ...alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure safe escape 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 life and property In addition it is possi ble for the smoke alarm to fail at any time For this reason you must test the smoke alarm weekly an...

Page 3: ... smoke alarm on the basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell IMPORTANT SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT AND EXCEPTION INFORMATION Install a smoke alarm as close to the center of the ceiling as possible If this is not practical mount 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 inter sections Install a mi...

Page 4: ... National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Install smoke alarm on a 4 inch octagon or single gang junction box only 1 From back of smoke alarm remove mounting plate To later engage tamper resist feature twist out and set aside one of the pins molded into the plate Both pins are exactly the same 2 Align recessed slots on plate with mounting holes of a 4 inch octagon or ...

Page 5: ...arm senses smoke and simultaneously sounds an audi ble alarm Blinks once every 10 seconds smoke alarm is quieting an unwanted alarm Blinks 3 times per minute Indicates this unit initiated an alarm in an interconnected system press the TEST button to reset Blinks 4 times per minute Indicates weak or improperly connected battery Interconnected system only OFF another smoke alarm in the network has s...

Page 6: ...ld sound an alarm within three seconds after any test button is pushed and the tested smoke alarm sounds 3 If smoke alarm does not sound turn off power at main fuse box or circuit breaker and check wiring Retest smoke alarm REPLACE OR RETURN THE ALARM IF THE PUSH TO TEST FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AFTER FOL LOWING THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED ABOVE see REPAIRS on page 7 DANGER If alarm horn sou...

Page 7: ...longer under warranty have a licensed electrician replace the smoke alarm immediately with a compara ble Firex brand smoke alarm PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY If the smoke alarm sounds its alarm horn and you have not pushed the test button it is warning of a dangerous situation Your immediate response is necessary To prepare for such occurrences develop family escape plans discuss them with ALL household m...

Page 8: ... WHEN SOLD WITH INVENSYS CONTROLS AMERICAS SMOKE ALARM Invensys Controls Americas warrants to the original consumer purchaser each new smoke alarm to be free from defects in material and workmanship under nor mal use and service for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase For Invensys Controls Americas smoke alarms sold with an Ultralife U9VL J 9 volt bat tery Invensys Controls Americas...

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