FALSE ALARM CONTROL
Model FADC features a False Alarm Control that, when activated,
quiets unwanted alarms for up to 15 minutes.
To use the False Alarm Control:
Press and release the test button during an unwanted alarm.
The alarm should stop within ten seconds. The RED LED will blink
once every 10 seconds. This means the smoke alarm is in False
Alarm Control. For Item 4718, the initiating alarm RED LED in an
interconnected system will continue to blink until reset by pressing
the test button.
When there are multiple units interconnected, each alarm that is
sensing smoke must have its test button depressed in order to
silence the remaining alarms.
If the smoke alarm(s) does not go into False Alarm Control and
continues to sound its loud alarm horn, or if it initially goes into False
Alarm Control™ then resounds the alarm, the smoke is too heavy
and could be a dangerous situation — take emergency action.
TESTING THE
SMOKE ALARM
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Test each smoke alarm to be sure it is installed correctly and
operating properly.
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Test all smoke alarms in an interconnected system after installation.
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The Push-to-Test button accurately tests all functions. DO NOT
use an open flame to test this smoke alarm. You may ignite and
damage the smoke alarm or your home.
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Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or
when no one has been in the household for several days.
FIELD TESTING IMPORTANT NOTICE:
When testing is required in the field by local inspectors or other par-
ties, it should be done using only the Smoke Detector Sensitivity
Analyzer model #501-1 manufactured by Gemini Scientific
Corporation. Follow the Gemini test and set-up instructions provid-
ed by the manufacturer, and use the obscuration limits provided on
the back of the smoke alarm. Refer to the smoke alarm’s instruc-
tion manual for maintenance and push-to-test operation.
Go / No-Go Testing
A functional Go / No-Go test can be performed on the unit by using
Smoke Detector Teste model #25S, manufactured for
Home Safeguard Industries, Inc. Follow the instructions included on
the tester.
Test all smoke alarms weekly by doing the following:
1. Observe the green LED. A constant green light indicates the
smoke alarm is receiving 120V AC power.
2. Firmly depress the Push-to-Test button for at least five (5)
seconds. On Item 4718, the smoke alarm will sound 2 short,
reduced-volume beeps, and then 1 short loud beep, followed by
a pause, then repeats. All other items will sound 3 short loud
beeps followed by a 2-second pause and then repeats. The
alarm may sound for up to 10 seconds after releasing the
Push-to-Test button.
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