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Test Your CO Alarm Weekly
Momentarily press the TEST/RESET button and note the alarm sound. Also note
that the LED indicators flash the proper test sequence as described in ”How to
Install Your CO Alarm.“ If the alarm does not beep after depressing the TEST/RESET
button or exhibit the correct LED test sequence, immediately return the CO alarm
to Maple Chase for repair or replacement. See the warranty information at the end of
this manual. Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself as this will potentially cause
damage and void the warranty.
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 SOUND-
ING APPROXIMATELY EVERY FIVE SECONDS, IT INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF
CO WHICH CAN BE FATAL. YOU MUST QUICKLY DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Operate TEST/RESET 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 ser-
vices responders have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your
alarm remains in its normal 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
investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances, and
inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during
this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion
equipment not inspected by the technicians and consult the manufacturer’s
instructions, or contact the manufacturer 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.
Maintenance and Cleaning
This CO alarm does not require any maintenance, except occasional dusting or
cleaning. If necessary, occasionally vacuum the case of the CO alarm. To clean the
CO alarm, unplug each CO alarm from its wiring harness 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 onto
the wire harness and replace on the mounting bracket. 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, especially cleaners containing ammonia. These
liquids may impair the performance of sensors. Do not submerge the CO
alarm in water.
Replacing the Battery
(for Model COQ6 only)
1. Turn off power at main fuse box or circuit breaker.
2. To remove alarm from bracket, slide it in direction of arrow on side of unit.
3. Disconnect wire harness from back of unit.
4. Open battery compartment and replace battery.
5. Reconnect wire harness to unit and reaffix unit to mounting bracket.
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