CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM USER`S MANUAL
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1. bracket and vacuum the alarm cover and vents with a soft brush attachment once a month to remove dust and dirt REINSTALL IMMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING AND THEN TEST USING THE TEST RESET BUTTON Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the unit Avoid spraying air fresheners hair spray or other aerosols near the CO Alarm Do not paint the unit Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor s ability to detect CO Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside This action will void your warranty WARNING Reinstall the CO Alarm as soon as possible to ensure continuous protection When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are used the area must be well ventilated The following substances can affect the CO sensor and may cause false alarms and damage to the sensor Methane propane iso butane iso propanol ethyl acetate hydrogen sulfide dioxides and alcohol based products paints thinner solvents adhesives hair spray after shave perfume and some other cleaning agents Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General CO Information Carbon Monoxide CO is a colorless and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled CO inhibits the blood s capacity to carry oxygen Possible Source CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel gasoline propane natural gas oil and wood It can be produced by any fuel burning appliance that is malfunctioning improperly installed or not ventilated correc2. nuisance alarms Extreme temperatures will affect the sensitivity of the CO Alarm Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40 degrees Fahrenheit 4 4 Celsius or hotter than 100 degrees Fahrenheit 37 8 Celsius Place away from doors and windows that open to the outside Step 2 Mounting Instructions 1 Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by twisting the alarm then pull out the tab between battery and battery contact to activate the battery 2 After selecting the proper location for your CO Alarm drilling two 5 0mm holes in the ceiling or wall vertically with the distance of 60mm and inserting two plastic roles into the holes then attaching the bracket to the plastic role with the arrow down to the ground and screwing tightly two screws in the two roles 3 Aligning the arrow on the back of the alarm with the arrow on the bracket then snap the alarm on the bracket by twisting the alarm If anyone of the batteries is not installed the alarm can not be twisted onto the bracket Step 3 Testing the Alarm CAUTION Due to the loudness 85 decibels of the alarm always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing The test button has one purpose It tests the unit s electronics during CO alarm After installation TEST THE UNITS ELECTRONICS by pressing the test button for five seconds A series of beeps will sound The unit needs to be tested weekly If at anytime it does not perform as descri
3. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM USER S MANUAL Introduction Thank you for purchasing the carbon monoxide alarm CO gas is an odorless tasteless and colorless gas that can kill Do not relay on this Alarm to be final safety if you suspect presence of CO immediately open windows and doors and vacate the property Contact your local authority Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user s guide and save for future reference Product view Features Specification Features Loud 85 Decibel alarm Permanent carbon monoxide sensor Powered by DC9V Battery The alarm sound pattern is three short alarm beeps The red LED will flash while in alarm mode One chirp every 30 seconds about is an indication that the battery is low need replacement green LED still flashes once every 30 seconds about Test button to test the unit electronics and verifies proper unit operation Alarm memory feature If the unit ever alarms you can find out by keeping the test button pressed green LED will flashes three times every second continuously if let the button is un pressed the sound and led will stop alarm Green and red LED lights that indicate normal operation and alarm status The unit will sound chirp and red LED flashes once as power up In 90 secs After the batteries installed the unit start to detect CO Green LED The green LED flashes every 30 seconds to indicate the unit is operating properly Red LED When a dang
4. bed verify power is connected correctly and that the battery doesn t need replacing Clean dust and other buildup off the unit If it still doesn t operate properly contact supplier of the Alarm Operation Instructions Test Feature Pressing the test button for several seconds to test unit s electronics The alarm will sound and LED will be flash Alarm Memory Feature If you leave home for long period of time and in your absence the alarm has been activated the unit will memories the activation On your return press the button for several seconds green LED will flashes once every seconds and this will indicate that the alarm has been activated during your absence You should immediately ventilate the house check investigate and fix the cause of the possible CO presence Pressing the button again the unit will return to normal condition or return to normal condition in one minute automatically LED indicator Operation Red LED Red Led will flash in conjunction with the alarm beep this indicates the presence of CO gas Green LED Green LED flashes once every 30 seconds about to indicate proper operation For low battery the beep is more of a chirp What To Do If The Alarm Sounds If alarm sound 1 Immediately open windows and doors ventilate the premises 2 Call your emergency services 3 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door window Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for Do not re enter t
5. erous level of carbon monoxide is detected the red LED will flashes and the alarm pattern will sound The CARBON MONOXIDE CO alarm monitors the air for the presence of CO The alarm will sound and be accompanied by the flashing red LED light when there are high levels of CO present CAUTION This alarm will only indicate the presence of monoxide at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may present at other area Specification Power Supply DC9V batteries Sensitivity amp Time 30ppm alarms not activate within 120minutes 50ppm alarms within 60 90 minutes 100ppm alarms within 10 40 minutes 300ppm alarms within 3 minutes Standby Current lt 50uA Alarm Current lt SOmA Operation Ambient Condition 5 40 C 20 90 R H Installation Instructions Step1 Installation Guide IMPORTANT THIS ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A WALL INSTALL ONLY AS DETAILED A Recommended Installation Locations We recommend the installation of a CO Alarm in the following locations For maximum protection we suggest an alarm be installed on each level of a multilevel home including every bedroom hallways finished attics and basements Put alarm at both ends of bedroom hallway or large room if hallway or room is more than 30ft 9 1m long If you have only one alarm ensure it is placed in the hallway outside of the main sleeping area or in the main bedroom Verify the alarm can be heard in all sleeping areas Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed T
6. he closed door may prevent the alarm from waking the sleeper Mounting the alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it closest to all points in the room Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construction When mounting an alarm on the ceiling locate it at a minimum of 4 10cm from the side wall see Diagram A If installing the alarm on the wall at a minimum of 4 10cm and a maximum of 12 30 5cm below the ceiling see Diagram below r 10cm CEILING MINIMUM NEVER HERE AA ACCEPABLE f 30 5cm HERE MAXIMUM B Where Not to Install sewa Do not install in garages kitchens furnace rooms or bathrooms INSTALL AT LEAST 15 FEET AWAY FROM ANY FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE Do not install within 3ft 0 9m of the following The door to a kitchen or a bathroom that contains a Tub or shower forced air ducts used for heating or cooling ceiling or whole house ventilating fans or other high air flow areas Avoid excessively dusty dirty or greasy areas Dust grease or household chemicals contaminate the alarm s sensors causing it to not operate properly Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will not block the sensor CO must be able to reach the sensors to accurately detect these conditions Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceiling A frame ceilings or gabled roofs Keep out of damp and humid areas Install at least one foot away from fluorescent lights electronic noise may cause
7. he premises nor move away from the open door window until the emergency services have arrived the premises have been ventilated the cause of CO Detected and isolated and your alarm has come to its normal condition Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been fixed NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM The CO sensor sensitivity and setting is SOppm within 60 to 90 minutes 100ppm within 10 to 40 minutes 300ppm within 3 minutes This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion It is NOT designed to detect any other gas Fire departments most utility companies will perform CO inspections some may charge for this service Battery Replacement When then has run down the unit will chirp one time This cycle will occur once every 30 seconds CAUTION YOUR ALARM IS SEALED AND THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE To replace the battery you must first remove the alarm from the mounting bracket then replace the battery with 9V PP3 6LR61 6F22 carbon or alkaline battery After installing or changing the battery reinstall your alarm Test your alarm by using the test button and check that the green LED flashing once every 30 seconds Always Replace with good quality battery General Maintenance To keep your CO Alarm in good working order please follow these simple steps Verify the unit s alarm and LED light operation by pushing the test button once a week Remove the unit from mounting
8. ons and adhere to local building codes Most appliances should be installed by professionals and inspected after installation Regularly examine vents and chimneys or improper connections visible rust or stains and check for cracks in furnace heat exchangers Verify the color of flame on pilot lights and burners is blue A yellow or orange flame is a sign that the fuel is not burning completely Teach all household members What the alarm sounds like and how to respond Symptoms of CO poisoning Initial carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are similar to the flu with no fever and can include dizziness severe headaches nausea vomiting and disorientation Everyone is susceptible but experts agree that unborn babies pregnant women senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory problems are especially vulnerable If symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are experienced seek medical attention immediately CO poisoning can be determined by a carboxyhemoglobin test The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members of the household 1 Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue often described as Flu like symptoms 2 Medium Exposure Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heat rate 3 Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness convulsions cardio respiratory failure death The above levels of exposure relate to healthy adults Levels differ for those at high risk E
9. tly Possible sources include furnaces gas range stoves gas clothes dryers water heaters portable fuel Burning space heaters fireplace wood burning stoves and certain swimming pool heaters Blocked chimney or Disconnected vent pipes and a loose or cracked furnace exchanger can also cause CO Vehicles and other combustion Engines running in a attached garage and using a charcoal gas grill or hibachi in an enclosed area are all possible sources of CO The following conditions can result in transient CO situations Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as Wind direction and or velocity including high gusts of wind heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans simultaneous operation of limited internal air vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fire place etc temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near the ground car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home CO Safety Tips Every year have the heating system vents chimney and flue inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician Always install appliances according to manufacturer s instructi
10. xposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal or cause permanent damage and disabilities Many cases of reported carbon monoxide poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Also young children and household pets may be the first effected Familiarization with the effects of each level is important
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