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SMOKE ALARM FEATURES

This smoke alarm is powered by 120V AC and a 9-volt battery back-up
source. AC/DC smoke alarms offer added protection in the event of a
power failure or a drained battery.

Unique power connector prevents interconnection with incompatible
smoke alarms or security systems.

This smoke alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11 other Firex
model AD, ADC, PAD or FX1218 smoke alarms, and as many as 6 Firex
model ADH heat alarms for a total of not more than 18 interconnected
devices.

Optional tamper-resist feature can serve as a safeguard against tampering.

Models AD and ADC have a unique “battery missing” lockout. The smoke
alarm will not attach to the mounting bracket if a battery is not in the bat-
tery pocket.

Improperly connected or weak battery signal. The smoke alarm will
sound a short beep about once a minute if the battery is weak or improp-
erly connected.

Green and red LED indicator(s) show when the smoke alarm is receiving
AC power, working under normal operation, in alarm, or under false
alarm control.

Loud alarm horn—85 decibels at 10 feet—sounds to alert you of 
an emergency.

This alarm incorporates the internationally recognized horn signal for
evacuation. During alarm mode, the horn produces three short beeps fol-
lowed by a 2 second pause and then repeats. This pattern is somewhat
different than the previous alarm sound, which continually beeped.

Test button checks smoke alarm operation. Models ADC and FADC also
feature a False Alarm Control™ which, when activated, quiets unwanted
alarms for up to 15 minutes.

Model FADC features a latching LED which keeps the initiating alarm Red
LED illuminated until manually reset.

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Smoke Alarm 

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©1998 Maple Chase Company

120V AC

Ionization 

Smoke Alarm

with 

9V Battery 

Back-up

110-658C

MODELS AD, ADC, PAD

MODEL FADC

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL

Installer: Please leave this 
manual with the product.

110-658C  3/8/06  1:21 PM  Page 1

Summary of Contents for AD

Page 1: ...ery is weak or improp erly connected Green and red LED indicator s show when the smoke alarm is receiving AC power working under normal operation in alarm or under false alarm control Loud alarm horn 85 decibels at 10 feet sounds to alert you of an emergency This alarm incorporates the internationally recognized horn signal for evacuation During alarm mode the horn produces three short beeps fol l...

Page 2: ...every level of the home Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many reasons For example if a fire starts in a remote part of the home on another level in a chimney wall roof or on the other side of a closed door smoke may not reach the smoke alarm in time to alert household members A smoke alarm will not promptly detect a fire EXCEPT in the area or room in which it is installed Interconnected smo...

Page 3: ...struction where more than one smoke detector is required by 2 2 1 they shall be so arranged that operation of any smoke detector shall cause the alarm in all smoke detectors within the dwelling to sound The NFPA 1993 Edition Appendix A further states The required number of smoke detectors may not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected...

Page 4: ...eep ing area If a bedroom area hallway is more than 30 feet long install a smoke alarm at each end If there is a basement Install a smoke alarm on the basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairwell Typical Two Story or Split Level Home Install a smoke alarm on the ceiling or wall inside each bedroom and in the hallway outside each sepa rate sleeping area If a bed room area hallway is more than 30...

Page 5: ...ics or attics which house electri cal equipment like furnaces air conditioners or heaters DO NOT install smoke alarm Near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs kitchens near furnaces hot water heaters Use specialized smoke alarms with unwanted alarm control for these areas In areas with high humidity like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines install at lea...

Page 6: ...ull household wires through center hole of plate 4 Secure plate to junction box using mounting screws 5 With a small wire connector connect white wire from connec tor plug to white household wire 6 Connect black wire from connector plug to black household wire 7 If interconnection is desired connect yellow wire from connec tor to interconnect wire between smoke alarms See section Interconnecting S...

Page 7: ...e than 18 interconnected devices DO NOT connect to any other type or model smoke alarm Connect smoke alarms to a single AC branch circuit If local codes do not permit be sure the neutral wire is common to both phases LED INDICATOR S Models AD ADC and PAD feature two separate LED indicators Model FADC features one combined LED indicator The following section explains what condition the LED indicato...

Page 8: ...oke alarm You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm or your home Test smoke alarms weekly and upon returning from vacation or when no one has been in the household for several days Stand at arm s length from the smoke alarm when testing The alarm horn is loud to alert you to an emergency and can be harmful to hearing Test all smoke alarms weekly by doing the following 1 Observe the green LED A con...

Page 9: ... careful not to separate wire connections 4 Pull out power plug from back of smoke alarm 5 From back of smoke alarm lift tab to open battery pocket door 6 Remove battery from pocket Disconnect and discard drained battery from battery connector 7 Connect a fresh 9 volt battery to connector The battery will fit only one way Be sure battery connector is securely attached to battery terminals 8 Place ...

Page 10: ...smoke alarm PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY If the smoke alarm sounds its alarm horn and you have not pushed the test button it is warning of a dangerous situation Your immediate response is necessary To prepare for such occurrences develop family escape plans discuss them with ALL household members and practice them regularly Expose everyone to the sound of a smoke alarm and explain what the sound means Det...

Page 11: ... sound when button for at least system is tested three seconds after the first unit sounds The alarm sounds different The alarm is operating cor than I m used to It starts and rectly This alarm features stops the internationally recog nized horn signal for evacu ation The horn pattern is 3 short beeps followed by a 2 second pause and then repeats TROUBLESHOOTING DANGER Always turn off power at mai...

Page 12: ...9 volt bat tery when sold with Maple Chase smoke alarm provided that it is returned with postage prepaid and with proof of purchase date to Maple Chase Company 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 MERCHANTABIL...

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