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6.
LOCATIONS TO AVOID
NEAR THE COOKING AREA:
Do not install the monitor 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 monitor and cause monitor 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 monitor 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 monitor 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 monitor 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 monitor within one foot of where wall meets
ceiling or floor.
IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS:
This monitor is not suitable for installation in a
hazardous location, as defined in the National Electrical Code.
NEAR WIRELESS DEVICES:
Do not install the monitor within one foot of wireless
devices. Radio Frequencies (RF) may interfere with the CO monitor’s proper operation.
7. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these steps in this order to install the monitor:
1.
Review Section 5,
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS OF MONITORS
2.
Review
Section 6,
LOCATIONS TO AVOID
3. Fasten the mounting plate to the wall at eye level. Slide monitor down onto mounting
plate. The monitor 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 monitor to the left until it
meets the Stop, ON position, as in diagram (D).
5. Once activated, the CO monitor should operate for up to five years without battery
replacement.
6. Press and hold test button until monitor starts to beep, then release. The monitor
should beep 4 times, pause, then beep 4 times again.
ALARM
red LED should flash
at the same time.
7. Secure monitor to mounting plate, with Phillips head screw provided, through the
mounting hole on top of monitor (a tamper-proof screw may be used if required).
8. Be sure that the monitor is not obstructed by bedding, furniture, drapes, etc.
