I. Quick Reference Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
General Information and Features . . . . .4
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . .6
The Dangers of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
The Dangers of CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Where To Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . .8
II. How To Install This Smoke/CO Alarm . . .9
1. Battery Power (DC)
& DC Interconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2. AC/DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3. AC & AC/DC Interconnect . . . . . . . .12
4. Installing as Replacements with
Interconnected Legacy Firex Alarms .12
III. If the Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
If the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . .13
If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Quick Quiet™ False Alarm Control™ . .14
Quick Quiet™ (CO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Smart Quiet™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
IV. Understanding the LED Indicators . . . .16
Smoke/CO Alarm Chart (Light & Horn) .17
V. Testing and Maintenance
Testing the Smoke/CO Alarm . . . . . . . .18
Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
VI. Troubleshooting the Smoke/CO Alarm 21
VII. Important Safety Information . . . . . . .23
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
CO Home Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . .24
Conditions That Can Cause
CO Levels to Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Limitations of This Smoke/CO Alarm . .25
Important Information
About This Smoke/CO Alarm . . . . . . . .26
VIII. Agency Recommendations
For Alarm Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Suggested Alarm Placement . . . . . . . .28
Smoke Alarm Placement & Exceptions .30
IX. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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DANGER
When you see this symbol, be aware that if the
message is ignored, the hazard WILL result in
SEVERE bodily injury or death.
WARNING
When you see this symbol, be aware that if the
message is ignored, the hazard CAN cause
SEVERE bodily injury or death.
CAUTION
When you see this symbol, be aware that if the
message is ignored, the hazard CAN or
WILL cause MINOR bodily injury.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The following symbols identify the most important safety messages in this manual.
Summary of Contents for FADCQ
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