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PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Smoke alarm does not 

Check that AC power is

sound when tested.

turned on.

NOTE: Push and hold test
button for at least five (5)
seconds when testing.

LED blinks and alarm beeps

Battery is low – REPLACE

simultaneously every 60

IT IMMEDIATELY!

seconds.

LED blinks and 30 seconds

Unit inoperable. REPLACE

later alarm beeps – repeats

OR RETURN FOR REPAIR

at 60 second intervals.

IMMEDIATELY!

Smoke alarm sounds

Move smoke alarm to a

unwanted alarms when

new location. See

residents are cooking or

SMOKE ALARM

taking showers.

PLACEMENT or replace
with model GC smoke alarm 
with False Alarm Control 
or model PG-40
photoelectric alarm.

Interconnected smoke 

Press and hold test 

alarms do not sound when

button for at least

system is tested.

five (5) seconds.

The alarm sounds different

The alarm is operating 

than I’m used to. It starts and

correctly. This alarm features

stops.

the internationally recog-
nized horn signal for evacua-
tion. The horn pattern is 3
short beeps followed by a 2
second pause and then
repeats.

Smoke alarm sounds

Clean smoke alarm

unwanted alarms at

(see page 6).

intermittent times.

Smoke alarm is removed but

Something other than the

beeping sound still emits

smoke alarm is emitting the

from its ceiling location.

beeping.

WARRANTY

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 date of purchase. Invensys
Controls Americas agrees to repair or replace, at its option,
any defective 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 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 WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF
FIVE (5) YEARS 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 WARRANTY, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAM-
AGE IS CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT. Some
states do not allow the exclusion 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.

8

Smoke alarms must be replaced every 10 years. See date
code on back of smoke alarm to determine age.

REPLACE OR RETURN THE ALARM IF THE PUSH-TO-TEST
FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AFTER
FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED ABOVE (see
REPAIR on page 6).

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

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Summary of Contents for G-6GC

Page 1: ...alized smoke alarms with a False Alarm Control or a photoelectric sensor 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 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 a...

Page 2: ...alarms have limitations This smoke alarm is not foolproof and is not warranted to protect lives or property from fire Smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance Homeowners and renters should insure their lives and property In addition it is possible for the smoke alarm to fail at any time For this reason you must test the smoke alarm weekly and replace it every 10 years SMOKE ALARM PLACEMENT ...

Page 3: ...highest point measured horizontally Install a smoke alarm in lived in or finished attics NOTE For mobile homes built before 1978 install smoke alarms on inside walls between 4 and 12 inches from the ceiling Older mobile homes have little or no insulation in the ceiling This is especially important if the ceiling is unusually hot or cold 3 Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Kitchen O O O O Δ Living Ro...

Page 4: ...ect wire location shall be in accordance with NEC Article 300 3b THIS SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCOR DANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIA TION S STANDARD 72 National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Connect smoke alarms to a dedicated AC branch circuit If local codes do not permit be sure the neutral wire is common to both phases Install smoke alar...

Page 5: ...the neutral wire is common to both phases LED INDICATORS This smoke alarm features an LED indicator which can be seen through the Push to Test button The LED indicates the following Blinks once a minute indicating normal operation Blinks once a second smoke alarm senses smoke and simultaneously sounds an audi ble alarm Blinks once approximately False Alarm Control FAC every 10 seconds feature acti...

Page 6: ...for more information REPLACE OR RETURN THE ALARM IF THE PUSH TO TEST FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AFTER FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED ABOVE see REPAIR below CLEANING In addition to weekly testing this smoke alarm requires periodic cleaning Periodic cleaning will remove dust dirt and debris DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power at main service panel by removing fuse or switching a...

Page 7: ... use them near flame or sparks Keep electrical appliances in good condition Make sure stoves fireplaces chimneys barbeque grills and other appliances are clean and free of grease Be sure they are properly installed and operating as designed Keep operating portable heaters and burning candles away from combustible materials Watch them carefully Do not overload electrical circuits WHAT TO DO IN CASE...

Page 8: ...use and service for a period of five 5 years from date of purchase Invensys Controls Americas agrees to repair or replace at its option any defective 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 accident misuse or abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product This war...

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