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SMCCO10-Z CO Alarm User Guide  

 

 

Copyright 

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2013 SMC Networks

  

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I/M SMCC010-Z rev. 1.0 

1/23/2013 

9/3/10 

 

 

periods between cycles). 
 
Negative pressure differential resulting 
from the use of exhaust fans. 
 
Simultaneous operation of several fuel 
burning appliances competing for limited 
internal air. 
 
Vent pipe connection vibrating loose from 
clothes dryers, furnaces, or water 
heaters. 
 
Obstructions in or unconventional vent 
pipe designs which amplify the above 
situations

 

Extended operation of unvented fuel 
burning devices (range, oven, fireplace, 
etc.). 

 

Temperature inversions that can trap 
exhaust gasses near the ground. 

 

Car idling in an open or closed attached 
garage, or near a home. 

What CO Alarms Can and Cannot Do 

CO alarms provide early warning of the 
presence of CO, usually before a healthy adult 
would experience symptoms. This early 
warning is only possible if your CO alarm is 
mounted, installed, and maintained as 
described in this user manual. 

Because CO is a cumulative poison, symptoms 
can be caused by long-term exposures to low 
levels or short-term exposures to high levels. 
Your SMCCO10-Z has a time-weighted alarm; 
the higher the level of CO present, the sooner 
the alarm is triggered. 

Your SMCCO10-Z can only warn you about the 
presence of CO. It does not prevent CO from 
occurring and cannot solve existing CO 
problems. If your SMCCO10-Z has alarmed and 
you provided ventilation by leaving your 
windows and doors open, the CO buildup may 
have dissipated by the time help responds. 
Although your problem may appear to be 
temporarily solved, it is crucial that the source 
of the CO be determined and appropriate 
repairs made. 

CO alarm have limitation. Like any other 
electronic device, CO alarms are not fool-
proof. CO alarms have a limited operational 
life. You must test your CO alarm weekly, 
because it could fail to operate at any time. 

If your CO alarm fails to test properly, or if its 
self-diagnostic test reveals a malfunction, 
replace the unit immediately. Your SMCCO10-Z 
will not monitor CO levels while in an trouble 
condition. 

CO alarm can only sense CO that reaches the 
unit’s sensor. It is possible that CO may be 
present in other areas without reaching the 
alarm. The rate and ability with which CO 
reaches the alarm may be affected by: 

 

Doors or other obstructions. 

 

Fresh air from a vent, an open window, 
or other source. 

 

CO being present on one level of the 
home and not reaching a CO alarm 
installed on a different level. (For 
example, CO in the basement may not 
reach an alarm on the second level, near 
the bedrooms). 

Summary of Contents for SMCCO10-Z

Page 1: ...the system is monitored The SMCCO10 Z also detects low battery wall tamper and sensor end of life These trouble codes are sent to the Touchscreen which reports the condition to the central monitoring...

Page 2: ...dren Never allow children to handle the SMCCO10 Z Figure 1 Recommended Locations Locations to Avoid Selecting an improper location can affect the sensitive electronic components in your SMCCO10 Z To a...

Page 3: ...A Log in to the Settings app with an Installer code B In the Settings menu tap Sensors Zones Add a Sensor Zone C Place the SMCCO10 Z in Search mode and prepare it to be added to the Touchscreen refer...

Page 4: ...Sensors screen M If all sensors have not been configured the Modify screen appears for each sensor to let you review its details Change the details as needed or tap Next to cycle through all the sens...

Page 5: ...ded Place one label next to the SMCCO10 Z after it is mounted and the other label near a fresh air source such as a door or window 5 Installng RepacingBatteries The SMCCO10 Z comes with 3 batteries pr...

Page 6: ...uct is sealed and its cover is not removable The SMCCO10 Z alarm has 3 test modes Normal CO alarm test conducts an internal self test and tests the sounder See Running the Normal CO Alarm Test on page...

Page 7: ...ion A Be sure the SMCCO10 Z is operating normally and the green Power LED is flashing once every 30 seconds B Wait at least 10 minutes after installing the SMCCO10 Z C Set the Touchscreen to sensor te...

Page 8: ...ow When CO is detected the SMCCO10 Z activates a CO alarm The SMCCO10 Z sends RF test packets to the Touchscreen when the CO alarm activates Figure 6 CO Testing Slit F The Touchscreen beeps and shows...

Page 9: ...stem is disarmed The system continues to log the activity of bypassed zones in the Event History see View Zone Event History on this page To bypass a zone A With the system disarmed tap the Security a...

Page 10: ...correct Check the battery voltage 1 5 VDC nominal per battery Touchscreen does not respond Use a wireless RF sniffer to confirm that the SMCCO10 Z is sending messages for activation Be sure the SMCCO1...

Page 11: ...Standby Current 35 A typically Battery Life 5 years typically Sensor Life 10 years Alarm Response Time 70 PPM 60 240 min 150 PPM 10 50 min 400 PPM 4 15 min Audible alarm 85 dBa 10 3M temporal 4 Low B...

Page 12: ...Test Hush button and release to silence the end of life signal for up to 3 days After 3 days unit resumes end of life chirps Hush mode silences the alarm 10 times or up to 30 days After 30 days the un...

Page 13: ...solvents to clean the SMCCO10 Z They can permanently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor Avoid spraying air fresheners hair spray paint or other aerosols near the product Do not paint the SMC...

Page 14: ...t you to the presence of CO before most people would experience symptoms of CO poisoning giving you time to resolve the problem calmly Determine whether anyone is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning...

Page 15: ...sent the sooner the alarm is triggered Your SMCCO10 Z can only warn you about the presence of CO It does not prevent CO from occurring and cannot solve existing CO problems If your SMCCO10 Z has alarm...

Page 16: ...its It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards It is not suitable for installation in hazardous locations as de...

Page 17: ...ompliant This product does not contain lead mercury cadmium hexavalent chromium polybrominated biphenyls PBB or polybrominated depheny ethers PBDE in more than the percentage specified by EU directive...

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