SMOKE ALARM FEATURES
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Model PG40 and GC smoke alarms can be interconnected with as many
as 11 other specific model smoke alarms (Model G-6, as many as 5).
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Model GC features False Alarm Control that temporarily
silences nuisance alarms.
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Multi-purpose LED indicates that the smoke alarm is receiving
AC power, working under normal operation, or in alarm.
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Loud alarm horn—85 decibels at 10 feet—sounds to alert you
to a fire emergency.
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This alarm incorporates the internationally recognized horn sig-
nal for evacuation. During alarm mode, the horn produces three
short beeps followed by a 2 second pause and then repeats.
This pattern is somewhat different than the previous alarm
sound, which continually beeped.
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Model FXW-R is a direct replacement for Firex models FX1014,
FX1020, FX1106, and FXW-1A. Model FXW-R cannot be inter-
connected with any other smoke alarm.
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Test button checks smoke alarm operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PLEASE
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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This smoke alarm requires constant 120-volt, AC power to operate.
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will not work if AC power is not connected or has failed or been interrupted
for any reason. DO NOT turn off AC power to quiet false alarms. Open win-
dows or fan the air around smoke alarm to silence it.The Push-to-Test but-
ton accurately tests all smoke alarm functions. DO NOT use any other test
method.Test smoke alarm weekly.We recommend you install smoke
alarms that operate from both battery and AC power. Having smoke alarms
that work from two different power sources can give extra protection in case
of a dead battery or an AC power failure. If you have repeated false alarms,
move the smoke alarm to a different location, or install specialized smoke
alarms with a False Alarm Control or a photoelectric sensor.
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This smoke alarm should be installed only by a licensed, quali-
fied electrician.
Observe and follow all local and national electrical
and building codes for installation.
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This smoke alarm is designed to be used INSIDE a single family
household only.
In multi-family buildings, each individual living unit
should have its own smoke alarms
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It is not designed for use in common
areas, stairwells, or common hallways in multi-family buildings.
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This smoke alarm IS NOT designed to be the PRIMARY protec-
tion for buildings that require complete fire alarm systems.
Buildings of this type include hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals,
nursing homes, and group homes. This is true even if they were once
single family homes.
However, this smoke alarm MAY be used
inside individual rooms as SUPPLEMENTAL protection.
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MODEL G-6, H, GC
PG40 and FXW-R
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THIS MANUAL
Installer: Please leave this manual with the
occupier (or, in the case of a house
in multiple operation, with the owner)
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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.
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 bedding. 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.
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