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End of Life warning

 

The horn sounds 2 short “chirps” following with 1 long “chirp”every minute. In case of the above warning 
happened, the CO alarm is end of life, and the CO alarm should be replaced to a new one.

 

If your CO alarm sounder is beeping, and you are not sure if it is a CO alarm or malfunction alert, reset the alarm, open 

windows for ventilation, turn off fuel-burning appliance (like kerosene or oil heaters, furnaces, wood-burning stoves, water 

heaters, or other fossil-fuel burning appliances) 

Never ignore a CO unit’s alarm. A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. CO alarms 

are designed to alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide before an emergency, before most people would experience 

symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, giving you time to resolve the problem calmly.   

TESTING THE CO ALARM 

• Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test 

correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not working 

properly, it cannot alert you to a problem. 

• DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding. 

Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When testing, 

step away when horn starts sounding. 

Push and hold the Test/Hush button on the cover until the LED flashes. The alarm horn will sound 4 beeps, a pause, then 4 

beeps. The ALARM (RED) light will flash. 

The alarm sequence should last 5-6 seconds. If it does not alarm, make sure fresh batteries are correctly installed, and test it 

again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately. 

Testing with Carbon Monoxide 

The unit checks for CO every 4 seconds and as soon as it detects CO it flashes the red light (as per Table A) to 
confirm that is detecting CO gas.   

The unit can be tested with CO by using one of the kits that comes with CO either in a glass phial or aerosol can. 
Follow the instructions on the kit. When it senses the CO

it will have a Pre-Alarming status, please refer to 

table A for all detailed alarming indicators: 

CO Alarm Response 

CO Level 

(ppm)

 

Pre-Alarming status: 

(Red LED only without 

beep) 

Response Time 

(MIN) 

Alarming 

Red LED Indictor

 

Alarming Horn

 

0 ppm

 

Off

 

N/A Off

 

Off

 

50 ppm

 

2 Flashes / 4 Seconds

 

60-90 

4 Flashes / 4 Seconds

 

4 Beeps / 4 Seconds

 

100 ppm

 

3 Flashes / 4 Seconds

 

10-40 

4 Flashes / 4 Seconds

 

4 Beeps / 4 Seconds

 

300 ppm

 

4 Flashes / 4 Seconds

 

<3 

4 Flashes / 4 Seconds

 

4 Beeps / 4 Seconds

 

(Table A) 

If the alarm does not test properly: 

1. Make sure that fresh batteries are installed correctly.                              2. Be sure the Alarm is clean and dust-free. 

Summary of Contents for VST-C598IH

Page 1: ...ectrochemical Power Source 220 240V AC 50Hz and 9V DC Battery back up Operation Current 60mA operation mains Alarm Level 50ppm Between 60 90 min 100ppm Between 10 40 min 300ppm 3min Alarm Sound Level...

Page 2: ...uations z Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace etc z Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gases near the ground z Vehicle idling in an open or closed garag...

Page 3: ...Ignore a safety device when it shuts an appliance z Ignore any warning from your CO alarm CO ALARM PLACEMENT Typical single story home For minimum protection you should fit an alarm in the bedrooms or...

Page 4: ...tion HOW TO INSTALL THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM This CO alarm can be installed either on the ceiling or the wall using the fixings provided DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power at the main fus...

Page 5: ...Push test button to test CO alarm See TESTING THE CO ALARM INTERCONNECTING SMOKE ALARMS For interconnecting line only use 14 18 AWG minimum solid or stranded wire When being interconnected maximum wi...

Page 6: ...minutes NOTE After initial 4 minute Silence cycle the CO Alarm re evaluates present CO levels and responds accordingly If CO levels remain potentially dangerous or start rising higher the alarm will s...

Page 7: ...ting step away when horn starts sounding Push and hold the Test Hush button on the cover until the LED flashes The alarm horn will sound 4 beeps a pause then 4 beeps The ALARM RED light will flash The...

Page 8: ...battery to make the alarm work long Some batteries can be used more than one year The battery should only be replaced by a qualified electrician or similarly qualified person 1 Turn off AC power suppl...

Page 9: ...r using aerosols or adhesives WARNING Reinstall the CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection The following is a list of substances that at high levels can damage the sensor or caus...

Page 10: ...ventilating your home CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high levels of CO are revealed in an investigation The CO Alarm may be improperly located Refer to CO ALARM PLACEMENT Relocate your ala...

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