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To replace the batteries: 

1.

 

Use screwdriver to twist out the tamperproof tabs on both sides of the 

alarm

 

2.

 

Turn alarm counterclockwise to detach it from the mounting plate.   

3.

 

Open the battery cover and remove the battery from the compartment.   

4.

 

Press and hold Test/Hush bottom for 10s and then release it. 

5.

 

Insert a new 9-volt battery to compartment. 

NOTE POLARITY OF 

CONNECTIONS.

 Ensure the metal tab is fully depressed when the 

battery has been fitted. 

6.

 

Close the battery cover. 

7.

 

Using Test button, test the alarm to verify 9V DC battery. See “

TESTING THIS ALARM

 

for details 

8.

 

Reattach the alarm to the mounting plate by turning alarm clockwise until it snaps into place. Insert the tamperproof tabs 

back into the notch on edge of alarm after alarm is properly positioned in base 

9.

 

Test the alarm using “Test” button. See

 

TESTING THIS ALARM

” for details. 

CO ALARM REPLACEMENT: 

CO Alarms don’t last indefinitely. CO Alarms are sophisticated electronic devices with many parts. Although the alarm and its 

component parts have undergone stringent tests, and are designed to be very reliable, it is possible that parts can fail. Therefore, you 

should test your CO Alarm weekly. The CO Alarm must be replaced after 3 years operation or by the replacement date on the label of 

unit on back side. 

IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS 

WARNING! 

Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your 

CO Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it! 

IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS: 

z

 

Find any one of the alarming device, press the Test/Hush button and release it in 2 seconds. Triggering the Locate function 

of the alarming devices. 

z

 

Once the initial alarming device is located

distinguish the alarming device is CO alarm or Fire alarm from the different 

alarming sound. The fire alarming sound is quick and intensive

The CO alarming sound is 4 beeps-pause-4 beeps

 

z

 

Follow below guidance “IF THE ALARM SOUND CO SIGNAL” or “IF THE ALARM SOUND FIRE SIGNAL”. 

IF THE ALARM SOUND CO SIGNAL: 

z

 

Call your emergency services or fire department. Write down the number of your local emergency service here: 

 

z

 

Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or window. Do a head count to check that all persons are 

accounted for. Do not re-enter the premises, or move away from the open door or window until the emergency services 

responder has arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition. 

z

 

After following steps 1-3, if your CO 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 

Summary of Contents for VST-WC588IH

Page 1: ...et after CO is clear SPECIFICATION Detection Type Electrochemical CO sensor Power Source 9V 6F22 Battery Working frequency 868MHz Emission distance 60m open space Standby Current 25uA max Alarm Current 40mA max CO Alarm Level 50ppm Between 60 90 min 100ppm Between 10 40 min 300ppm 3min Alarm Sound Level 85 Decibels at 1 meter Operation Temperature 4 to 40 Ambient Humidity 15 to 90 Relative Humidit...

Page 2: ...neous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing for limited internal air z Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters z Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations z Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace etc z Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gases ne...

Page 3: ...rage is recommended Place CO Alarms on each level of the home CO Alarms may not be heard The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds current EN standards of 85 dB at 1 meter However if the CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom it may not wake up a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly ...

Page 4: ...east one CO Alarm on each level of the home z For added protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source In Mobile Homes z Install CO Alarms on inside walls ONLY Uninsulated outside walls and roofs of mobile homes often transfer heat and cold from outdoors The Alarm should be located at least 152 mm 6 inches from all exterior wal...

Page 5: ...ovide adequate protection in non residential applications HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM This CO Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4 inch 10 cm size on either the ceiling or wall if allowed by local codes Read Where to Install This Alarm and Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed before you begin installation WARNING Make sure the Alarm is not receiving exces...

Page 6: ...ission signal and gives alarm it will emit signal immediately to drive other units alarming It is also a relay station of wireless signal to form a wireless alarm network with relay transmit The emit distance is 30m in house area for the repeater setting the right diagram is for your reference FOLLOW THE ID SETUP STEPS 1 Remove the battery 2 Press and hold the button for a minimum of 10 seconds 3 ...

Page 7: ...ps carbon monoxide is detected by the device and trigger the device to alarm Remote Alarm Off Off Alarming sound The device is triggered to alarm by receiving the wireless alarm signal from other device Locate Alarm Flashing accompany with alarming sound Off 4 beeps pause 4 beeps Only Local alarm can be in this state but it cannot transmit the alarm signal out Hush State 1 flash every 10 seconds O...

Page 8: ...ediately If the CO Alarm is not working properly it cannot alert you to a problem z 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 Press the test button and release it in 2 seconds The alarm horn will sound 4 beeps a pause then 4 beeps The ALARM RED light will flash The other devices ...

Page 9: ...Alarm press the Test Hush button and release it in 2 seconds Then the Locate Feature will be triggered After triggering Locate Feature all the alarming devices will be stop sound except the initial device which is detecting carbon monoxide signal keeps alarming until carbon monoxide signal goes off REGULAR MAINTENANCE WARNING Use only the replacement batteries listed below The unit may not operate...

Page 10: ...date on the label of unit on back side IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS WARNING Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can kill you In other words when your CO Alarm sounds you must not ignore it IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS z Find any one of the alarming device press the Test Hush button and release it in 2 seconds Triggering the Locate function of the alarming devices...

Page 11: ...pen it slowly Don t open a hot door Keep doors and windows closed unless you must escape through them z Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth preferably damp Take short shallow breaths z Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely z Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside Give your address then your name z Never ...

Page 12: ...to manufacturer for replacement The horn sounds 2 quick chirps following with 1 long chirp Malfunction signal CO Alarm needs to be replaced CO Alarms under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement For your records please record Date Purchased Where Purchased Data Installed Replacement data is 5 years after installation NOTE End of Life Signal Once the unit reaches the end of its...

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