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Smoke Alarm

SERIES 4490 PHOTOELECTRIC 
SMOKE ALARM

MODEL FADCP (4490 Series):  120VAC WITH

9V BATTERY BACK-UP

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS ENTIRE MANUAL

Installer: Please leave this manual with the product.

Electrical rating
120VAC, 60Hz, 0.056amp
Model FADCP includes 9V battery back-up
Single and/or Multiple Station Smoke Alarm

About this Alarm:

This smoke alarm is designed to detect smoke. It is NOT designed to
detect fire. 

If this smoke alarm sounds its alarm horn, DO NOT

assume that it is a false alarm. The alarm horn requires your 
immediate action

.

The photoelectric type alarms are generally more effective at detecting
slow, smoldering fires which smolder for hours before bursting into flame.
Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bed-
ding. The ionization type alarms are generally more effective at detecting
fast, flaming fires which consume combustible materials rapidly and
spread quickly.  Sources of these fires may include flammable liquids or
paper burning in a waste container.   However, both types of alarms are
designed to provide adequate detection of both types of fires.  If you
desire the benefits of both systems, you should install smoke alarms 
that combine in one alarm both photoelectric and ionization sensing 
technologies.

SPECIFICATIONS AND IMPORTANT PRODUCT

INFORMATION

Product Features

Ramp-up Horn:

Allows you to begin the test sequence then move

away from the unit before the full alarm horn sounds.

Trigger Alarm Locator™ (TAL™):

Allows the homeowner to identify

the initiating alarm within an interconnected system of alarms.

Smart Interconnect Test:

In an interconnected system, this feature

will alarm the local unit first, then quiet the local unit while the remote
units alarm.

Quick Quiet™ False Alarm Control:

Quiets nuisance alarms for up to

15 minutes.

Smart Quiet™ Low Battery 1:

Allows the homeowners to silence the

low battery chirp for up to 10 hours, giving them time to go back to
sleep and/or purchase a fresh replacement battery.

Smart Quiet™ Low Battery 2:

Indicates the battery no longer has

enough voltage to adequately protect in the event of a power outage.
The Smart Quiet™ feature will no longer silence the chirp.  
THE BATTERY MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.

Latching LED:

Red LED flashes until reset for quick clear identification

of the initiating alarm in an interconnected system.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Fire Safety Tips

These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire. However, to reduce
the chance that fires will start, practice fire safety rules and prevent 
hazardous situations. 

• Develop family escape plans, discuss them with ALL household 

members, and practice them regularly. The plans should include TWO
exits from each room, an escape route to the outside from each exit,
and a safe meeting place for everyone outside the building. 

• Familiarize everyone with the sound of a smoke alarm and explain 

what it means. 

• Teach all household members

NOT TO OPEN ANY DOOR IF THE

DOOR IS HOT, 

and to crawl along the floor to stay below dangerous

smoke, fumes, and gases.

Limitations of This Smoke Alarm

• There may be limiting circumstances where a household member may

not hear the alarm (e.g., outdoor or indoor noise, sound sleepers, drug
or alcohol usage, the hard of hearing, etc.). If you suspect that this
smoke alarm may not alert a household member, install and maintain
specialty smoke alarms. Current studies have shown smoke alarms may
not awaken all sleeping individuals. It is the responsibility of individuals

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Summary of Contents for FADCP

Page 1: ...hen quiet the local unit while the remote units alarm Quick Quiet False Alarm Control Quiets nuisance alarms for up to 15 minutes Smart Quiet Low Battery 1 Allows the homeowners to silence the low battery chirp for up to 10 hours giving them time to go back to sleep and or purchase a fresh replacement battery Smart Quiet Low Battery 2 Indicates the battery no longer has enough voltage to adequatel...

Page 2: ...ition special problems requiring engineering judgment such as locations in attics and in rooms with high ceiling are not covered Smoke Alarms or Smoke Detector Mounting Dead Air Space The smoke from a fire generally rises to the ceiling spreads out across the ceiling surface and begins to bank down from the ceiling The corner where the ceiling and wall meet is an air space into which the smoke cou...

Page 3: ...ntended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards WARNING DO NOT Install Smoke Alarms In areas with high humidity bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines Install at least 10 feet 3 meters away from these areas if possible Note Steam a...

Page 4: ...ADCP requires constant 120 volt AC power AND OR a working 9 volt battery to operate properly The alarms WILL NOT work if AC power is not connected or has failed or been interrupted for any reason and the battery is removed drained or improperly connected DO NOT use any other kind of battery except as specified in this manual Connect CO and smoke alarms to a single dedicated AC branch circuit If lo...

Page 5: ...OUTSIDE the building 5 DO NOT GO BACK INSIDE A BURNING BUILDING TO TEMPORARILY SILENCE AN ALARM NOTE These features temporarily quiet alarms but do not disable the sensor When you push the Smart Button during an alarm one of two things will happen 1 All interconnected alarms are silenced This means you pushed the button on the unit that actually triggered the alarm Quick Quiet False Alarm Control ...

Page 6: ...e Smart Button to allow alarm to reset and self test If fault signal continues alarm is no longer providing protection and must be replaced The alarm beeps once a minute and YELLOW light flashes The battery needs to be replaced Turn off power and replace the battery See REPLAC ING THE BATTERY in TESTING AND MAINTE NANCE page 7 Push the Smart Button to temporarily quiet the low battery signal for 1...

Page 7: ...l is two chirps every minute and a flashing yellow LED every 10 seconds See Troubleshooting section for more help To make the signal last longer simply skip step 2 and just continue to hold the push to test button until you are satisfied with the test Maintenance and Care DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power at main service panel by removing fuse or switching appropriate circuit breaker t...

Page 8: ...agrees to repair or replace at its option any defective smoke alarm provided it is returned with postage prepaid and with proof of purchase date to Invensys Controls This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident 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 MERCHA...

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