Firex FADCQ - Manual (Page 21)

VI. TROUBLESHOOTING THE SMOKE/CO ALARM
DANGER
Always turn off power at main fuse box or circuit breaker before taking troubleshooting action.
WARNING
DO NOT disconnect battery or AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm. This will remove your pro-
tection. Use Quick Quiet™ False Alarm Control™ by pushing the Smart Button.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
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Alarm does not sound and lights
do not flash when unit(s) is tested.
NOTE: Push and hold Smart Button
for at least five (5) to ten (10) sec-
onds if unit does not sound!
1. Check that AC power is turned on (GREEN light ON); check that a good bat-
tery is inserted correctly in the battery compartment; check that the battery
door is tightly closed.
2. Turn off power. Remove alarm from mounting plate and check that connector
plug is securely attached.
3. Clean alarm (see “Cleaning” on previous page).
Interconnected CO alarms sound
with smoke alarms when Smart
Button is pushed to test units. Indicates older CO alarms, without Smart Interconnect, are sharing the same
interconnect line and cannot distinguish between alarm signals for smoke or CO.
Replace with models COQ-8 or FADCQ alarms.
Interconnected smoke, heat, or
CO alarms do not sound when
Smart Button is pushed to test
units. 1. Press and hold the Smart Button longer until the second set of two quick
beeps sounds to initiate the remote test.
2. Check that remote alarms are receiving power and functioning properly.
3. Combination alarm interconnect circuit problem. Replace and retest.
4. On DC (battery powered) interconnected alarms, remove alarm from mounting
bracket and check that the connector plug is securely attached.
5. On an interconnected series with both AC and AC/DC powered units, wiring
may have been improperly connected. Have wiring checked by a licensed
electrician. Retest all alarms in the series.
Green light is not on. 1. Alarm may be functioning properly on DC (battery) power if RED and BLUE
lights flash once per minute.
2. Check AC power supply at fuse box or breaker panel.
3. Alarm wiring is improperly connected. Have wiring checked by a licensed
electrician. Retest the alarm.
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