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Alarm does not sound
and lights do not flash
when unit is tested.

NOTE: 

Push and hold

Smart Button for at least
5 to 10 seconds if unit
does not sound!

1. Check that AC power is turned on

(GREEN light ON); check that a good
battery is inserted correctly in the battery
compartment; check that the battery
door is tightly closed.

2. Turn off power. Remove alarm from

mounting plate and check that connector
plug is securely attached.

3. Clean alarm (see Cleaning on page 7).

4. If the Trigger Alarm Locator (TAL) feature

is activated, wait 8 minutes for the TAL
feature to time out.

5. Restore AC power to the alarm.

Interconnected smoke,
heat, or combination
smoke/CO alarms do
not sound when Smart
Button is pushed to test
units.

1. Press and hold the Smart Button longer

until the second set of two quick beeps
sounds to initiate the remote test.

2. Check that remote alarms are receiving

power and functioning properly

3. Alarm interconnect circuit problem exists.

Replace and retest.

4. On DC (battery powered) interconnected

alarms, remove alarm from mounting
bracket and check that the connector
plug is securely attached.

5. On an interconnected series with both

AC and AC/DC powered units, wiring
may have been improperly connected.
Have wiring checked by a licensed
electrician. Retest all alarms in the series.

GREEN light is not on.

1. Alarm may be functioning properly on DC

(battery) power if YELLOW light flashes
once per minute.

2. Check AC power supply at fuse box or

breaker panel.

3. Alarm wiring is improperly connected.

Have wiring checked by a licensed 
electrician. Retest the alarm.

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

TROUBLESHOOTING 

THE SMOKE/CO ALARM 

Horn beeps twice a
minute and YELLOW
light flashes every 10
seconds.

Push the 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 
10 hours.

The horn beeps once,
then two beeps, then
three beeps, pauses, and
then sounds the full
alarm when using the
Smart Button to test.

The alarm is operating properly. The Firex
patented Horn Ramp-Up feature lets you
start the test sequence and move away
from the unit before the full alarm horn
sounds.

Alarm sounds; 
no hazard present.

Take Emergency Safety Actions in all alarm
situations! If no hazard proves to be present,
test the alarm to check for proper function-
ing. Clean the alarm. (See TESTING AND
MAINTENANCE page 7.) Check that the
alarm is placed properly. (See AGENCY
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALARM 
PLACEMENT page 2.)

For Technical Support:
PH: (800) 445-8299
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DANGER

Always turn off power at main fuse box or circuit

breaker before taking troubleshooting action.

WARNING

DO NOT disconnect the battery or AC power to

quiet an unwanted alarm. This will remove your

protection.  Use Quick Quiet™ False Alarm

Control by pushing the Smart Button.

Interconnected CO
alarms sound with
smoke alarms when
Smart Button is pushed
to test units.

Indicates older CO alarms without Smart
Interconnect are sharing the same intercon-
nect line and cannot distinguish between
alarm signals for smoke or CO. Replace with
model COE (10000), COEA (10400), FPAMV
(11000), or FADCM (12000).

REPLACE OR RETURN THE ALARM IF THE PUSH-TO-TEST 
FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AFTER FOLLOWING
THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED ABOVE

(see 

Where to send your

alarm for service

on page 8).

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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