Firex 484 Leaflet
Description
The Firex 480, 484, and 4480 are photoelectric smoke alarms. These units have an 85 decibel horn, test
switch, and lighted power/alarm LED indicators. The 4480 and 484 AC smoke alarms can be
interconnected with Firex ionization as well as photoelectric smoke alarms for the best smoke
detection system.
switch, and lighted power/alarm LED indicators. The 4480 and 484 AC smoke alarms can be
interconnected with Firex ionization as well as photoelectric smoke alarms for the best smoke
detection system.
4480
120V AC Direct Wire with Battery Back-up for single or multiple station use. The 4480
is interconnectable up to 12 Firex AC/DC smoke alarms and 6 Firex heat alarms for a total of
not more than 18 Firex devices. This unit has two separate lighted LEDS — green ”power-
on” LED confirms constant AC power and the red LED displays alarm/battery status.
is interconnectable up to 12 Firex AC/DC smoke alarms and 6 Firex heat alarms for a total of
not more than 18 Firex devices. This unit has two separate lighted LEDS — green ”power-
on” LED confirms constant AC power and the red LED displays alarm/battery status.
484
120V AC Direct Wire for single or multiple station use. The 484 is interconnectable up to
12 Firex AC smoke alarms. A green lighted LED ”blinks”once per minute to confirm constant
AC power and once per second when in alarm.
12 Firex AC smoke alarms. A green lighted LED ”blinks”once per minute to confirm constant
AC power and once per second when in alarm.
480
9V DC Battery Powered with a green lighted LED that “blinks” once per minute to confirm
DC power and once per second in alarm. Includes a 30 day low battery indicator and tamper
resistant locking device.
DC power and once per second in alarm. Includes a 30 day low battery indicator and tamper
resistant locking device.
These Firex smoke alarms should be placed in single-family households or in each individual living unit
of multiple-family buildings. All smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.
of multiple-family buildings. All smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.
Features and Benefits
Advanced photoelectric design —
Fast detection of slow, smoldering
fires.
Fast detection of slow, smoldering
fires.
Installation design and features
similar to other Firex smoke alarms
— Contractor familiarity with
installation
similar to other Firex smoke alarms
— Contractor familiarity with
installation
Interconnects with Firex ionization
and photoelectric smoke alarms —
Compatible with other contractor
preferred Firex products (except item
480)
and photoelectric smoke alarms —
Compatible with other contractor
preferred Firex products (except item
480)
Interconnects with Firex heat
alarm — Item 4480 interconnects with
the Firex heat alarm for a complete
smoke and fire detection system
alarm — Item 4480 interconnects with
the Firex heat alarm for a complete
smoke and fire detection system
Lighted Power/Alarm LED —
Confirms unit is receiving power and
provides visual indication of initiating
alarm in interconnected systems
Confirms unit is receiving power and
provides visual indication of initiating
alarm in interconnected systems
Incorporates Firex installer-
focused innovations — Fastest and
easiest installation available
focused innovations — Fastest and
easiest installation available
Factory sealed housing — Prevents
tampering and provides outstanding
durability.
tampering and provides outstanding
durability.
Why Install a Firex Photoelectric Smoke Alarm?
BS 5446 PT1 2000
Licence No. 7832
Licence No. 7832
5
Year
Limited
Warranty
Limited
Warranty
An ISO 9002 Certified Company
Canadian Model Availability Denoted by (C)
120V AC
Direct Wire
with Battery
Back-up
Direct Wire
with Battery
Back-up
Photoelectric
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Firex photoelectric smoke alarms respond to slow burning, visible smoke caused by smoldering fires.
Designed for use in kitchens and furnace rooms, they reduce nuisance alarms caused by cooking fumes
or high humidity. With installer focused innovations such as gasketless mounting, separate mounting
bracket as well as state-of-the-art production testing equipment, Firex photoelectric smoke alarms have
earned their reputation as the most preferred smoke alarms among contractors.
Designed for use in kitchens and furnace rooms, they reduce nuisance alarms caused by cooking fumes
or high humidity. With installer focused innovations such as gasketless mounting, separate mounting
bracket as well as state-of-the-art production testing equipment, Firex photoelectric smoke alarms have
earned their reputation as the most preferred smoke alarms among contractors.