DO NOT install smoke alarms:
In areas where combustion particles are present.
(Combustion particles are the by-products of something that
is burning.) Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens,
garages, near furnaces, or near hot water heaters. Place
smoke alarm as far from the source of combustion particles
as possible to prevent nuisance alarms.
In damp or very humid areas—such as bathrooms with
showers—where the normal humidity may rise above
93% relative humidity. Areas above this humidity level
can cause a false alarm.
In direct air flow nor within 3 feet of heating and cooling
supply vents. Install at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from
these areas. The air could blow smoke away from the
detector, interrupting its alarm.
In rooms where temperatures may fall below 40˚F (4˚C)
or rise above 100˚F (38˚C).
In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas. Loose
particles interfere with smoke alarm operation and may
cause a nuisance alarm.
Within 3 feet of fluorescent lighting. Electrical noise
may cause nuisance alarms.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off
power at the main fuse box or circuit
breaker by removing the fuse or switching
the circuit breaker to the OFF position.
WARNING: This smoke alarm should be installed only
by a qualified electrician. Smoke alarm
wiring to be used shall be in accordance
with the provisions of Article 210 and 760
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, and any local codes that may apply.
Interconnect 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.
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Install smoke alarm on a 4-inch
octagon or single gang junction
box only.
1. From back of smoke alarm,
unlock and remove mounting
plate by turning plate counter-
clockwise.
2. Align plate with mounting holes
of a 4-inch octagon or single
gang junction box.
3. Gently pull household wires
through center hole of plate.
4. Secure plate to junction box.
5. With a small wire connector, connect white wire from connector
plug to white household wire.
6. Connect black wire from connector plug to black household wire.
7. If interconnection is desired, connect yellow wire (orange on
model FXW-R) from connector to interconnect wire between
smoke alarms. See INTERCONNECTING SMOKE ALARMS.
WARNING:
Do not interconnect Firex smoke alarms
with yellow interconnect leads to Firex
smoke alarms with orange interconnect
leads. Violating this warning will result
in damage to the smoke alarm.
NOTE:
If this will be a single-station smoke alarm, cover yellow
wire (orange on model FXW-R) with electrical tape and
tuck into junction box.
8. Attach connector plug to pins on back of smoke alarm. Plug
will fit only one way.
9. Gently tug connector to be sure it is attached securely.
10. Position smoke alarm to mounting plate and turn clockwise to
lock into place.
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BLACK
BLACK
INTERCONNECT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
YELLOW (ORANGE ON
MODEL FXW-R)
WHITE
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