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What to Do If Your Alarm Sounds
Carbon Monoxide cannot be seen, felt, tasted, or smelled – but it can be
FATAL.
IF THE RED ALARM LED INDICATOR IS FLASHING AND THE ALARM IS
SOUNDING APPROXIMATELY EVERY FIVE SECONDS, IT INDICATES THE
PRESENCE OF CO WHICH CAN BE FATAL. YOU MUST QUICKLY DO THE
FOLLOWING.
1. Operate reset/silence button.
2. Call your emergency services [fire department or 911].
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 reenter the premises nor
move away from the open door/window until the emergency services responders
have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your alarm remains in its nor-
mal condition.
4. After following steps 1 - 3, if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period, repeat
steps 1 - 3 and call a qualified appliance technician (_________________) to inves-
tigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and inspect
for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspec-
tion, have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment
not inspected by the technicians 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.
If the CO alarm sounds its alarm horn again, it has sensed CO. This is not a
false alarm.
NOTE: Refer to the helpful “CO Warning and Alarm Action Guide” conveniently locat-
ed on the back of your detector.
Maintenance and Cleaning
This CO alarm does not require any maintenance, except occasional dusting or clean-
ing. If necessary, occasionally vacuum the case of the CO alarm. To clean the CO alarm,
unplug each CO alarm from its wall outlet and use a damp cloth to clean the OUTSIDE
of CO alarm case. DO NOT remove cover or attempt to clean inside the CO alarm. Dry
the cover completely and plug each CO alarm back into the wall outlet. Press in, hold,
and release Test/Reset button on each CO alarm to test after cleaning.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, or spray the CO alarm with cleaning agents or
waxes. Do not submerge the CO alarm in water.
Troubleshooting
Problem:
The alarm is properly plugged into a working outlet, but the green LEDs
do not light.
Solution:
Return alarm to Maple Chase Company for service.
Problem:
Amber service light flashes every 30 seconds.
Solution:
Press the Test/Reset button to allow the alarm to recheck itself
internally. If the amber LED continues to flash, the alarm must be returned
to Maple Chase Company for service.
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