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6.
LOCATIONS TO AVOID
NEAR THE COOKING AREA:
Do not install the alarm within five feet of cooking
appliances. CO may be generated in the cooking process and cause nuisance alarms.
Also, cooking grease can build up on the alarm and cause alarm failure.
WITHIN FIVE FEET OF A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, OR SPACE HEATER:
These devices often spill out small amounts of CO when they first turn on.
IN GARAGES:
Automobile exhaust contains CO and will activate alarm.
IN DUSTY AREAS:
Dust can build up on alarm and prevent it from working properly.
IN CLEANING SUPPLY ROOMS:
Cleaning chemicals and painting supplies may
cause nuisance alarms.
IN UTILITY OR BATH ROOMS:
Do not install the alarm inside or within three feet of a
room with a bathtub, shower, spa or washer/dryer. Excessive moisture may cause
nuisance alarms.
IN VERY HOT OR COLD AREAS:
Do not install unit on any exterior wall or in areas
which are below 40
o
F or above 100
o
F.
IN DEAD AIR SPACE:
Do not install alarm within one foot of where wall meets ceiling
or floor.
IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS:
This alarm is not suitable for installation in a
hazardous location, as defined in the National Electrical Code.
NEAR WIRELESS DEVICES:
Do not install the alarm within one foot of wireless
devices. Radio Frequencies (RF) may interfere with the CO alarm’s proper operation.
7. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these steps to install the alarm:
1.
Review Section 5,
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS OF ALARMS
2.
Review
Section 6,
LOCATIONS TO AVOID
3. Fasten the mounting plate to the wall at eye level. Slide alarm down onto mounting
plate. The alarm will be automatically activated.
4. It is important that you use the mounting plate provided. If the mounting plate is not
used, you must slide the activation switch at the back of alarm to the left until it
meets the Stop, ON position, as in diagram (D).
5. Once activated, the CO alarm should operate for ten years without battery
replacement.
6. Press and hold test button until alarm starts to beep, then release. The alarm should
beep 4 times, pause, then beep 4 times again. Alarm Red LED should flash at the
same time.
7. Secure alarm to mounting plate, with Phillips head screw provided, through the
mounting hole on top of alarm (a tamper-proof screw may be used if required).
8. Be sure that the alarm is not obstructed by bedding, furniture, drapes, etc.
