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and circuitry should performed on a weekly basis.
Testing The Sensor
NOTE:
We suggest the use of an
incense stick or cigarette as the
inefficient way in which these products
burn means the smoke given off contains
a detectable localised amount of carbon
monoxide. Alternative sources of smoke, for
example an extinguished candle or match,
will not contain sufficient levels of carbon
monoxide to obtain a response from the
alarm during this test. Please note your CO
alarm will not detect smoke.
If testing for the first time after installation,
or reactivating the power pack by removing
the disabling ribbon following a period of
deactivation, make sure that the detector
has completed the initial 3 minute warm up
period and the green power LED is flashing
once every minute.
CAUTION:
Sensor testing should
only be performed by a responsible
adult.
This test should only be performed once a
month. Excessive testing will cause the life of
the power pack to be shortened.
NOTE:
CO test kits may be used in
order to avoid having to burn cigarettes,
incense sticks etc. However we recommend
that incense sticks are used as they are readily
available.
• Read
all
steps thoroughly before attempting to
test your the sensor
Step 1
If the detector is wall or ceiling mounted use
a flat head screwdriver to lever the detector
away from the backing plate (see page 14).