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For Optimal Performance, Avoid Installing Smoke Alarms
in the Following Locations:
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Near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near
furnaces, hot water heaters). Use specialized smoke alarms with Quick Quiet™
False Alarm Control™ alarm control for these areas.
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In areas with high humidity, (bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing
machines) install at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from these areas, if possible.
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Near air returns or within 3 feet (1 meter) of heating and cooling supply vents.
The air could blow smoke away from the detector, interrupting its alarm.
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In rooms where temperatures may fall below 40°F (4°C) or rise above 100°F (38°C).
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In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas. Loose particles interfere with
smoke alarm operation.
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Within 3 feet (1 meter) of fluorescent lighting. Electrical noise may cause nuisance
alarms.
WARNING
DO NOT install Smoke/CO alarms:
• Near bathrooms or in shower areas. Steam and aerosol sprays can disable
the alarm.
• In closets, crawlspaces, unused attics, or unheated areas where surrounding air
temperatures man go below 40ºF (4.4ºC) or above 100ºF (37.8ºC).
• Within five feet of any fuel-burning appliance (stove, kerosene heater, furnace,
fireplace, etc.).
• Within one foot of any wall, corner, or other dead air space.
• In rooms where chemicals or cleaning supplies are frequently used (paint,
hair spray, thinner, etc.). Allow plenty of ventilation in rooms where chemicals
are used.
• Directly above a sink, bathtub or basin.
• Directly above or below air exchange or heating vents.
• Behind drapes, furniture, or appliances that could block air flow to the alarm.
WARNING
This unit cannot be used in recreational vehicle applications.
Limitations of This Smoke/CO Alarm
• Smoke and CO alarms may not alert every household member every time. The alarm
horn is loud in order to alert individuals to a potential danger. However, there may be
limiting circumstances where a household member may not hear the alarm (e.g. out-
door or indoor noise, sound sleepers, drug or alcohol usage, the hard of hearing,
etc.). If you suspect that this alarm may not alert a household member, install and
maintain specialty smoke alarms. Household members must hear the alarm’s warning
sound and quickly respond to it to reduce the risk of damage, injury, or death that
may result from fire. If a household member is hard of hearing, install special alarms
with lights or vibrating devices to alert occupants.
• Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect smoke. Smoke alarms
detect combustion particles in the air. They do not sense heat, flame, or gas. This
alarm is designed to give audible warning of a developing fire. However, many fires
are fast-burning, explosive, or intentional. Others are caused by carelessness or safe-
ty hazards. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm QUICKLY ENOUGH to ensure
safe escape.
• Smoke alarms must not be used with detector guards unless the combination of
alarm and guard has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
• CO alarms can only sound their alarms when they detect CO gas. They do not sense
heat, flame, or any gas other than carbon monoxide (CO). This alarm is designed to
give audible warning that a dangerously high level of CO is present. You must
respond immediately to the CO alarm horn.
• Smoke and CO alarms have limitations. This alarm is not foolproof and is not war-
ranted to protect lives or property from fire. Smoke and CO alarms are not a substi-
tute for insurance. Homeowners and renters should insure their lives and property. In
addition, it is possible for the alarm to fail at any time. For this reason, you must test
the alarm weekly and replace every 5 years.
Under Normal Operation
• DO NOT remove or disconnect the battery or turn off AC power to quiet unwanted
alarms. This will remove your protection. This alarm features a Quick Quiet™
False Alarm Control™ button which, when activated, will quiet unwanted smoke
or CO alarms for up to 6 minutes.
Installation/Interconnect
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It is important to note that this smoke/CO combination alarm IS NOT com-
patible with models FADCQ and COQ8. If more than one model FADCQ, or
more than one model COQ8, is in your home, all must be replaced in order to
achieve a fully operational interconnected system. If models FADCQ and
COQ8 are interconnected with this combination alarm, they will operate as if
they were single station stand-alone alarms, thus eliminating the benefits
and additional protection of an interconnected system.
Models FADCQ and COQ8 are still compatible with all existing Firex AC and
AC/DC smoke alarms.
• This Smoke/CO alarm should be installed only by a licensed qualified electrician.
Observe and follow all local and national electrical and building codes for
installation.
• Unique power connector prevents interconnection with incompatible smoke and
combination alarms or security systems.
• This combination alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11 other Firex
model COE, COEA, FADCM, FADCM-B, GCM, FADC, TPCI, AD, ADC, PAD,
FPAD, G, GC, or PG40 smoke alarms, and as many as 6 Firex model ADH heat
alarms and/or CO alarms for a total of not more than 18 interconnected devices.
About Locating CO Alarms
Carbon monoxide gas can be anywhere and everywhere. CO gas is equal to or
slightly lighter than air, and disperses evenly with the air in a room. Therefore,
install this CO alarm where air circulation is best. Since most CO fatalities occur
while families are sleeping, we recommend that you install at least one CO alarm
in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area and one inside each bedroom
or sleeping area.
We also recommend that you install a CO alarm on every separate living level of
the home where household members frequently spend time, as well as in the
basement.
This CO alarm can share the interconnect wire of smoke and heat alarms,
BUT this alarm will remain silent if smoke or high heat is detected by the
interconnected smoke and heat alarms. Therefore it is necessary to install
both a CO alarm and smoke alarm or a smoke/CO combination alarm in
those areas to be fully protected.
CAUTION
This alarm will indicate only the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the
sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
