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WHERE TO SEND YOUR SMOKE ALARM

FOR SERVICE

To return smoke alarms under warranty, send the smoke alarm with
postage prepaid, a note describing the nature of the difficulty, and proof 
of date of purchase to:

To return Ultralife 10-year lithium batteries under warranty, include the
lithium battery, a note describing the nature of the difficulty, with proof 
of date of purchase, postage and return postage prepaid to:

ULTRALIFE BATTERIES, INC.

c/o INVENSYS CONTROLS AMERICAS 

P.O. Box 622

1350 Route 88 South

Newark, NY 14513

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

5-YEAR LIMITED SMOKE ALARM WARRANTY AND 

10-YEAR LIMITED ULTRALIFE U9VL-J LITHIUM BATTERY WARRANTY 

(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
normal 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 battery, Invensys Controls Americas warrants to the original consumer pur-
chaser each new Ultralife U9VL-J 9-volt battery to be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ten (10)
years from the date of purchase. Invensys Controls Americas agrees to repair
or replace, at its option, any defective smoke alarm or Ultralife U9VL-J 9-volt bat-
tery (when sold with Invensys Controls Americas smoke alarm) provided that it
is returned with postage prepaid and with proof of purchase date to Invensys
Controls Americas. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from acci-
dent, misuse or abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product. This warranty
is in lieu of all other express warranties, obligations or liabilities. THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE ARE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FOR THE SMOKE ALARM
AND TEN (10) YEARS FOR THE ULTRALIFE LITHIUM U9VL-J 9-VOLT BATTERY
(WHEN SOLD WITH INVENSYS CONTROLS AMERICAS SMOKE ALARM) FROM
PURCHASE DATE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. IN NO CASE
SHALL INVENSYS CONTROLS AMERICAS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WAR-
RANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE
IS CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT. Some states do not allow the exclu-
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.

This smoke alarm’s manufacture and distribution are licensed by the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

This product meets all the requirements of U.L. Standard 217.

Invensys Controls Americas

28C Leigh Fisher Blvd.
El Paso, TX 79906
United States of America

191 E. North Avenue
Carol Stream, Illinois 60188 USA
www.invensyscontrols.com
©2006 Invensys Controls

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Summary of Contents for FADC

Page 1: ...e previous alarm sound which continually beeped Test button checks smoke alarm operation and activates False Alarm Control feature which quiets unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes Item 4718 features a latching LED which blinks the initiating alarm s red LED 3 times each minute until manually reset Item 4718 has a ramp up test horn feature which emits 2 reduced volume beeps before reaching the ful...

Page 2: ...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 Interconnected ...

Page 3: ... in each sleeping room Chapter 2 also reads as follows 2 2 2 1 In new construction where more than one smoke detector is required by 2 2 1 they shall be so arranged that operation of any smoke detector shall cause the alarm in all smoke detectors within the dwelling to sound The NFPA 1993 Edition Appendix A further states The required number of smoke detectors may not provide reliable early warnin...

Page 4: ... Story Home Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling or wall inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each separate sleep ing area If a bedroom area hallway is more than 30 feet long install a smoke alarm at each end If there is a basement Install a smoke alarm on the basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell Typical Two Story or Split Level Home Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling or wal...

Page 5: ... highest point measured horizontally Install a smoke alarm in lived in attics or attics which house electri cal equipment like furnaces air conditioners or heaters DO NOT install smoke alarm Near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs kitchens near furnaces hot water heaters Use specialized smoke alarms with unwanted alarm control for these areas In areas with high humidity l...

Page 6: ... 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 octa gon or single gang junction box 3 Gently pull household wires through center hole of plate 4 Secure plate to junction box using mounting screws 5 With a small wire connector connect white wire ...

Page 7: ...re the neutral wire is common to both phases LED INDICATOR S Model FADC features one combined LED indicator The following section explains what condition the LED indicator is describing Constant GREEN on AC power is present GREEN is off AC power is NOT present RED blinks once a minute testing for presence of good battery RED blinks once a second smoke alarm senses smoke and simultaneously sounds a...

Page 8: ... ignite and damage the smoke alarm or your home Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or when no one has been in the household for several days FIELD TESTING IMPORTANT NOTICE When testing is required in the field by local inspectors or other par ties it should be done using only the Smoke Detector Sensitivity Analyzer model 501 1 manufactured by Gemini Scientific Corporation Fo...

Page 9: ...ute even though the smoke alarm is receiving AC power On item 4718 the red LED will also blink 4 times every minute after each low battery chirp Use only the following batteries as replacements in this smoke alarm Eveready 522 or 1222 Duracell MN 1604 or Ultralife U9VL J WARNING DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BATTERY EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 1 Turn off pow...

Page 10: ...moke alarm and explain what the sound means Determine TWO exits from each room and an escape route to the outside from each exit Teach all household members to touch the door and use an alternate exit if the door is hot INSTRUCT THEM NOT TO OPEN THE DOOR IF THE DOOR IS HOT Teach household members to crawl along the floor to stay below dangerous smoke fumes and gases Determine a safe meeting place ...

Page 11: ... only Be sure red LED is extinguished after replacing battery Smoke alarm sounds 1 Hire an electrician to unwanted alarms inter move smoke alarm to mittently or when a new location See residents are cooking SMOKE ALARM taking showers etc PLACEMENT 2 Clean smoke alarm See Cleaning in the MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING section Interconnected smoke 1 Press and hold test alarms do not sound when button for ...

Page 12: ...ntrols Americas smoke alarm provided that it is returned with postage prepaid and with proof of purchase date to Invensys Controls Americas This warranty does not cover damage resulting from acci dent misuse or abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties obligations or liabilities THE IMPLIED WARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPART...

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