10
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
Testing
•
Stand-alone units:
Test each alarm regularly to be sure it is operating properly.
•
Interconnected units:
Test each alarm in an interconnected system regularly.
• The Smart Button accurately tests all functions. DO NOT use an open flame to test
this Smoke/CO alarm. You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm or your home.
• Test alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or when no one has been in
the household for several days.
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 10).
IMPORTANT! Refer to “Understanding the Alarm LEDs and Horn Patterns” chart
so you understand how to tell if your alarm is operating properly.
Maintenance and Care
DANGER
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power at main service panel
by removing fuse or switching appropriate circuit breaker to OFF
position BEFORE cleaning Smoke/CO alarm or replacing the battery.
Cleaning
IMPORTANT:
Do not attempt to remove the cover or clean inside the alarm.
THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Clean the cover at least once a month using the soft brush or wand attachment to a
vacuum cleaner. Be sure all the vents are free of debris. If necessary, use a damp cloth
to clean residual dirt. Do not use abrasive cleansers or spray the alarm with cleaning
agents or waxes, especially cleaners containing ammonia. These liquids may impair the
performance of sensors. Do not submerge the alarm in water.
Replacing the Battery (Model FADCM and FADCM-B)
Replace the battery at least once a year or immediately when the low bat-
tery warning activates. If a replacement battery is not immediately avail-
able, push the Smart Button to silence the Low Battery Warning for
approximately 10 hours. If alarm does not silence, replace the battery
immediately. Use only the batteries specified below. All are available at
your local retailer.
WARNING
Use only Eveready 522, Duracell MN 1604 or MX 1604, or Ultralife U9VL-J
batteries! DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BATTERY. DO NOT USE
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. Refer to the Installation section if you are not
familiar with the proper way to install a new battery.
Where to send your alarm for service
Not attempt to repair this combination alarm. Doing so will void your
warranty.
If the alarm is not operating properly, see “Troubleshooting.” If you must
return an alarm under warranty, send the alarm in a well-padded envelope with
postage prepaid, a note describing the nature of the difficulty, and proof of date of
purchase to:
In U.S.:
In Canada:
Invensys Controls Americas
Invensys Controls Americas
28C Leigh Fisher Blvd.
Service de réparation
El Paso Texas 79906
3505 Laird Road - Unit #14
United States of America
Mississauga Ontario L5L 5Y7
If the Smoke/CO alarm is no longer under warranty, have a licensed electrician
replace the Smoke/CO alarm immediately with a comparable Firex brand alarm.
For Technical Support:
Phone: (800) 445-8299
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.icca.invensys.com/firex
WARRANTY INFORMATION
5-YEAR LIMITED SMOKE/CO ALARM WARRANTY
Invensys Controls Americas warrants to the original consumer purchaser each new
Smoke/CO alarm to be free from defects in material and workmanship under nor-
mal use and service for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. Invensys
Controls Americas agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any defective
Smoke/CO alarm provided it is returned with postage prepaid and with proof of pur-
chase 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 WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-
LAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE
OF PURCHASE FOR THE SMOKE/CO ALARM. Some states do not allow limita-
tions 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 DAMAGE 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 specif-
ic legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to
state. This product meets all the requirements of U.L. Standard 2034.
Controls Americas
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