CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
OPERATING YOUR DETECTOR
See the instructions sheet which came with your detector for complete information.
Operating your CO
Detector is easy. Once power is supplied, the detector will run through a warm-up and self-check cycle for ten
minutes before beginning to monitor for CO gas. There are no switches to allow the unit to be accidentally
turned off, so the detector will provide reliable protection (providing that the test procedure is performed) by
alerting you to the buildup of potentially dangerous levels of CO gas on a continuous basis.
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TESTING THE DETECTOR
WARNING: Carbon Monoxide cannot be seen or smelled and can kill you. If alarm sounds:
Turn off appliances, vehicle or other sources of combustion at once (furnace, water heater,
stove, RV, automobile, etc.) and call the fire dept. Get fresh air into the premises or vehicle.
Have the problem corrected before starting any appliances or vehicle.
Carbon monoxide is a very dangerous gas; it is not wise to use deadly CO to test the operation of the detector.
A commonly available source of gas is a butane lighter. Butane is combustible,
but not deadly.
Normally this
detector ignores combustible gases. The TEST button will change the sensitivity so butane can be detected
temporarily. If the detector will respond to butane, it will respond to CO gas during normal operation. This test
will prove that your CO detector is fully operational and that the sensor will detect gas.
TESTING PROCEDURE
This test must be performed quickly. Be sure that you read and are familiar with this test procedure before
beginning.
1.
Be sure that the detector has been powered for a minimum of 10 minutes.
2.
Press and hold test button for approximately 10 seconds.
3.
Without releasing the button, aim nozzle of a butane lighter towards the gas sensor area.
4.
Press the gas release quickly (not more than 1 second) DO NOT ROTATE FLINT WHEEL.
5.
Release the test button
6.
The alarm should sound. If it does not, repeat this test then see the troubleshooting section in the
instructions that came with your unit.
7.
Wait 1 minute
8.
Press and release the test button to silence the alarm. If the alarm continues to sound, wait 30
seconds and press and release the test button again. NOTE: The alarm will reset within 5 minutes
without pressing the test button.
HOW OFTEN TO TEST
You must test this detector at least once per week during use. If used in a vehicle or coach, it must also be
tested after storage and before each trip.
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