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1. HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM This CO Alarm cannot operate without continuous electricity It does not operate during a power failure Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch unit must have a constant power supply Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year round CO problems can occur any time during the year and this alarm can only alert you if it is plugged in and receiving power 1 Connect DC12V to the unit In horizontally or vertically positioned wall outlets mount unit with Test button facing upward 2 Make sure green light shines when you plug in the unit It will shine continuously when unit is receiving power The horn will chirp once during power up or when power is restored after an outage 3 Test by pressing the Test button firmly until the unit sounds The sound would sound During testing the green yellow and red lights ON or flash This is normal 4 While testing the unit have a family member check that the horn can be easily heard from the sleeping areas The unit should be located where it can wake you if it alarms at night 5 Find the pair of self adhesive labels included with this CO Alarm l On each label write in the phone number of your emergency responder like 911 and a qualified appliance technician l Place one label near the CO Alarm and the other label in the fresh air location you plan to go if the alarm sounds NOTE A qualified appliance2. to chemicals or fumes When fumigation is complete and all traces of fumes clear plug the unit back in and retest it 5 SERVICE and WARRANTY Install and adjust according to this guide book Check the detector once a week please keep contact with the service provider immediately if you get some problems Do not tear down or sling the detector randomly Do not use chemicals to clean the detector directly or wash with water The detector is designed with automatic detection if the gas sensor or unit in error do not disassemble the unit yourself but get advice from professional company or service provider The manufacturer guarantees to take the responsibility for free repair and exchange for one year from the date of purchase if there is quality problem and only charge for capital cost beyond one year
3. D C 12V Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm FAULT 4 O 4 wer IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information about your Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm s operation If you are installing this CO Alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL 1 Introduction Basic Safety Information How Your CO Alarm Works What the Lights and Alarm Tones Mean 2 Installation Where to Install CO Alarms Where CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed How to Install Your CO Alarm 3 If Your CO Alarm Sounds If the Alarm Signal Sounds Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm Using the Silence Feature Testing and Maintenance 5 Service and Warranty gt A 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT l Dangers Warnings and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations Pay special attention to these items THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM This CO Alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion It is NOT designed to detect smoke fire or any other gas This CO Alarm is approved for use in single family residences It is NOT designed for marine use A CAUTION l This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxid
4. e gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas A WARNING l The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm Failure to do so can result in injury or death l This CO Alarm cannot operate without continuous electricity It does not operate during a power failure l NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms Refer to If Your CO Alarm Sounds for more information Failure to do so can result in injury or death l Test the CO Alarm once a week If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correctly have it replaced immediately If the CO Alarm is not working properly it cannot alert you to a problem This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards Individuals with medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm For additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician 1 2 HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS GENERAL INFORMATION A CAUTION Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year round CO problems can occur any time during the year and this Alarm ca
5. n only alert you if it is plugged in and receiving power This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard DC12V power supply It is not intended for use in extension cords power strips or outlets controlled by a switch or dimmer These may not provide continuous power to the unit When fully powered it samples the air and takes a new reading about every second A microchip inside the unit stores each reading and remembers the levels of CO it has been exposed to over time The unit goes into alarm mode when it has been exposed to a critical level of CO measured in parts per million or ppm within a specified time measured in minutes This Carbon Monoxide Alarm features a permanently installed sensor three colored indicator lights and an 85dB alarm horn It also has a Silence Feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn THE COVER OF YOUR CO ALARM POWER Light Green 2 Test Silence Button 3 Behind the Cover Alarm Horn 85dB audible alarm for test alarm and unit malfunction warning 4 ALARM Light Red 5 FAULT SERVICE Light Yellow 6 Air Vents MALFUNCTION WARNING This unit performs self diagnostic tests approximately every second If the Alarm malfunctions it should be replaced immediately 1 3 WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM TONES MEAN During Power Up Sensor Warm Up time FAULT S Aha O Q EI O TEST Green light ON amp red lights OFF Yellow Flashes Horn chir
6. o ALARM RELAY T OUTPUT DC9 28V INPUT Relay Contacts Load 2A DC24V FIGURE 9 TERMINAL WIRING If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway In a Single level Home Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area For added protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source In a Multi level Home Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area l For added protection install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the home If you have a basement install that CO Alarm at the top of the basement stairs For added protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source A WARNING This unit does not work without power Choose an outlet where it can t be accidentally unplugged or switched off by children Keep small children away from the unit Teach them not to play with it or unplug it Explain what the alarms mean 2 2 WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED DO NOT LOCATE THIS CO ALARM l In garages kitchens furnace rooms or in any extremely dusty dirty or greasy areas Closer than 20 feet from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source or fuel burning appliances like a water heater l Within 5 feet of any cooking appliance l In extremely humid areas This ala
7. ps once when power up and chirp twice at the end of Warm Up time FIGURE 1 During Normal Operating status FAULT ER AL RY fe E O TEST Green light ON amp Yellow OFF Horn silent Red lights flashes once per 8 to 10 seconds FIGURE 2 During Normal Test FAULT ek Ak a K O TEST All three lights ON Horn ON FIGURE 3 During an Alarm FAULT wer Aha O Z E TEST Green light ON Yellow light OFF Red light FLASHES Horn ON Relay output FIGURE 4 During an Fault Alarm Malfunction FAULT gR Al oS In Q G cf O TEST Green light ON Red light OFF Yellow light ON Horn chirp once per two seconds FIGURE 5 Using the Silence Feature in Alarm FAULT R Al e Ap amp K O TEST Green light ON Yellow light OFF Red light FLASHES Horn OFF Relay output FIGURE 6 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS The National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms For added protection install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom and on every level of your home ESE BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM S ar N Aa BASEMENT G REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 UNIT amp INSTALLATION BRACKET ij 2131415 6 o BRRR
8. rm should be at least 10 feet from a bath or shower sauna humidifier vaporizer dishwasher laundry room utility room or other source of high humidity In areas where temperature is colder than 40 F 4 C or hotter than 100 F 38 C These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces unfinished attics uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings porches and garages l In turbulent air like near ceiling fans heat vents air conditioners fresh air returns or open windows Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors l In direct sunlight l In outlets covered by curtains or other obstruction A WARNING This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single family home or apartment It is not meant to be used in common lobbies hallways or basements of multi family buildings unless working CO Alarms are also installed in each family living unit CO Alarms in common areas may not be heard from inside individual family living units A WARNING This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete detection systems in places which house many people like hotels or dormitories unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit A WARNING DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses industrial or commercial buildings special purpose non residential buildings RVs boats or airplanes This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use and may not provide adequate protection in non residential applications 2 3
9. technician is defined as a person firm corporation or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and responsible for the installation testing servicing or replacement of heating ventilation air conditioning HVAC equipment combustion appliances and equipment and or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment 3 IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can kill you In other words when your CO Alarm sounds you must not ignore it 3 1 IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS 1 Operate the Test Silence button 2 Call your emergency services fire department or 911 Write down the number of your local emergency service here 3 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door or window Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for Do not reenter the premises or move away from the open door or window until the emergency services responder has arrived the premises have been aired out and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition 4 After following steps 1 3 if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note an
10. tly have it replaced immediately If the CO Alarm is not working properly it cannot alert you to a problem Push and hold the Test button on the cover until a loud alarm sounds The alarm sequence should last for 5 6 seconds If the CO Alarm ever fails to test properly replace it immediately If the CO Alarm is not working properly refer to the Limited Warranty at the end of this manual A WARNING The Test button is the only proper way to test the CO Alarm NEVER use vehicle exhaust Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty A WARNING DO NOT stand close to the CO Alarm when the horn is sounding Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing When testing step away when horn starts sounding 4 2 REGULAR MAINTENANCE To keep the CO Alarm in good working order l Test it every week using the Test button Vacuum the CO Alarm cover at least twice a year using the soft brush attachment Test the CO Alarm again after vacuuming A CAUTION DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the CO Alarm DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm Doing so may cause permanent damage IMPORTANT Household cleaners aerosol chemicals and other contaminants can affect the sensor When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm make sure the room is well ventilated IMPORTANT lf your home is being fumigated unplug the unit temporarily and put it where it will not be exposed
11. y combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers instructions or contact the manufacturers directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence Write down the number of a qualified appliance technician here IF IN ALARM EVERYONE MOVE TO FRESH AIR ALARM MOVE TO FRESH AIR If you hear the alarm horn and the red light is on move everyone to a source of fresh air DO NOT unplug the CO Alarm POWER ALARM 3 2 FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives it may be difficult to locate the source of CO See What You Need to Know About CO Convoy Security Technology shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call 3 3 USING THE SILENCE FEATURE The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm s alarm horn while you correct the problem it will not correct a CO problem While the alarm is silenced it will continue to monitor the air for CO When CO reaches alarm levels the alarm will sound Press and hold the Test Silence button until the horn is silent The initial Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes 4 TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 4 1 WEEKLY TESTING WARNING Test the CO Alarm once a week If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correc
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