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NOTE:
AC/DC alarms offer added protection in the event of a power failure or a
drained battery.
• DO NOT remove or disconnect the battery or turn off AC power to quiet unwanted
alarms. This will remove your protection. This alarm features a Quick Quiet™ False
Alarm Control button which, when activated, will quiet unwanted CO alarms for up
to 6 minutes.
Installation/Interconnect
• This CO alarm should be installed only by a licensed qualified electrician. Observe
and follow all local and national electrical and building codes for installation.
• Unique power connector prevents interconnection with incompatible smoke and
combination alarms or security systems.
• This CO alarm may be interconnected with as many as 12 other Firex model
FADC, AD, ADC, PAD, G, or TPCI smoke alarms, and as many as 5 Firex model
ADH heat alarms or COE and COEA CO alarms for a total of not more than 18
interconnected devices.
WARNING
• DO NOT connect this CO alarm to any other type of smoke, CO, heat, or com-
bination alarm or auxiliary device except those listed in this manual.
• While AC and AC/DC smoke, CO and heat alarms can be interconnected,
ONLY when AC power is ACTIVE will ALL units ALARM when one unit senses
a hazardous condition. WHEN AC power is DISCONNECTED, INTERRUPTED
OR NOT PRESENT FOR ANY REASON, ONLY AC/DC UNITS WILL CONTINUE
TO SEND AND RECEIVE SIGNALS AND SOUND AN ALARM IN RESPONSE TO
THE PRESENCE OF SMOKE. WHEN power is DISCONNECTED, INTERRUPTED
OR NOT PRESENT FOR ANY REASON, AC powered smoke, CO, or heat
alarms WILL NOT OPERATE!
Compliance and Proper Applications
• This CO alarm is designed to be used inside a single-family household. In
multi-family buildings, each individual living unit should have its own alarms. It is
not a substitute for a complete commercial alarm system. It should be used only
as
supplemental
protection in hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing
homes, or group homes.
• This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units.
It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards.
NOTE: Enclosed with this CO alarm are two labels detailing actions to take in
the event of an alarm. One should be placed next to the CO alarm; the other
should be placed near a source of fresh air. Please provide the telephone num-
ber of the emergency provider and a qualified technician on each label.
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS CO ALARM
WARNING
DO NOT install CO alarms:
• Near bathrooms or in shower areas. Steam and aerosol sprays can disable
the alarm.
• In closets, crawlspaces, unused attics, or unheated areas where surrounding air
temperatures man go below 40ºF (4.4ºC) or above 100ºF (37.8ºC).
• Within five feet of any fuel-burning appliance (stove, kerosene heater, furnace,
fireplace, etc.).
• Within one foot of any wall, corner, or other dead air space.
• In rooms where chemicals or cleaning supplies are frequently used (paint,
hair spray, thinner, etc.). Allow plenty of ventilation in rooms where chemicals
are used.
• Directly above a sink, bathtub or basin.
• Directly above or below air exchange or heating vents.
• Behind drapes, furniture, or appliances that could block air flow to the CO alarm.
WARNING
This unit cannot be used in recreational vehicle applications.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS CO ALARM
This alarm can be mounted and operated in one of three ways:
1. Battery (DC)
Only Stand Alone,
2.
AC With a Junction Box, and 3
.
Interconnected AC Only and
AC/DC Alarms.
About Locating CO Alarms
Carbon monoxide gas can be anywhere and everywhere. CO gas is equal to or
slightly lighter than air, and disperses evenly with the air in a room. Therefore,
install this CO alarm where air circulation is best. Since most CO fatalities occur
while families are sleeping, we recommend that you install at least one CO alarm
in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area and one inside each bedroom
or sleeping area.
We also recommend that you install a CO alarm on every separate living level
of the home where household members frequently spend time, as well as in
the basement.
This CO alarm can share the interconnect wire of smoke and heat alarms,
BUT this alarm will remain silent if smoke or high heat is detected by the
interconnected smoke and heat alarms. Therefore it is necessary to install
both a CO alarm and smoke alarm or a smoke/CO combination alarm in
those areas to be fully protected.
CAUTION
This alarm will indicate only the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the
sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BATH
BASEMENT
FURNACE
ROOM
single story
double story
BEDROOM
BATH
BEDROOM
LIVED-IN ATTIC
LIVING
ROOM
KITCHEN
FURNACE
ROOM
BASE-
MENT
split level
LIVING
ROOM
KITCHEN
FAMILY/GREAT ROOM
UTILITY
ROOM
BEDROOM
BATH
BATH
BEDROOM
BASE-
MENT
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
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