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Table of Contents:

 

Page #

What You Should Know About CO .........................................................2

What You Should Know About Natural Gas............................................2

Recommended Location of Alarms.........................................................2

Basic Safety Information.........................................................................3

Where Alarm Should Not Be Installed ....................................................4

Installation Instructions ...........................................................................5

Electrical Shock Hazard .........................................................................5

Locking / Tamper Feature .......................................................................5

Wiring Instructions ..............................................................................5, 6

Operation, Testing & Maintenance .........................................................7

QUICK FIND

®

 

Alarm Originating Feature & Reset .................................8

What To Do If The Alarm Sounds ...........................................................8

CO Alarm Silence Feature ......................................................................9

Testing & Maintenance .....................................................................9, 10

Battery Backup Replacement ...............................................................10

CO & Natural Gas Alarm Limitations .................................................... 11

Operational Summary.....................................................................12, 13

Warranty ................................................................................ Back Cover

MODEL MCN108, MCN108L

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM AND

NATURAL GAS ALARM

WITH SILENCE FEATURE

THANK YOU for purchasing this combination alarm. This manual includes important information 

regarding where to install the alarm, how to operate, maintenance, testing and product features. It 

also includes tips and information which could help protect you and your family.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE!

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GAS

BLUE LED

AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS

POWER

GREEN LED

HORN

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

 (continued)

CONDITION / RECOMMENDATION

CO

RED LED

Silent

(alarmed

previously)

Off and Blinks

On approx

every 5

seconds

until reset

On and Blinks

Off approx

every 20

seconds

Off and Blinks

On approx

every 5

seconds

until reset

Condition:

 Alarm needs to be reset due to abnormal operation/previous 

alarms.

Recommendation:

 To reset the alarm, hold the Test/Silence button for 10 

seconds or until the blue LED turns on. This will clear the alarm origination 

and latching LEDs. Reset after each alarm event.

Horn has

stopped

sounding

Off

On and Blinks

Off approx

every 20

seconds

Condition:

 Latching CO LED indicator. The alarm has previously detected 

CO and had alarmed.

Recommendation:

 Follow the reset instructions to remove the latching 

LED.

Horn has

stopped

sounding

On and Blinks

Off approx

every 20

seconds

Off

Condition:

 Latching GAS LED indicator. The alarm has previously detected 

GAS and had alarmed.

Recommendation:

 Follow the reset instructions to remove the latching 

LED.

1 Chirp

approx.

every 40

seconds

Off

On and Blinks

Off approx

every 20

seconds

Off

Condition:

 Low battery.

Recommendation:

 Check to make sure a battery is present in the drawer, 

the battery activation pull tab has been completely removed, battery polarity 

is correct and the battery terminals are making contact with the smoke alarm 

contacts in the battery drawer. If chirp continues, replace the 9V battery (see 

User’s Manual for recommended battery types).

3 Chirps

approx.

every 20

seconds

Off

On and Blinks

Off approx

every 20

seconds

Off

Condition:

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Recommendation:

 Reset the alarm. If this does not clear the problem, 

replace alarm.

2 Chirps

approx.

every 20

seconds

Off

On and Blinks

Off approx

every 20

seconds

Off

Condition:

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up to 20 days. After 20 days, the warning cannot be silenced. The alarm 

should be replaced immediately.

*  During 120 volt operation On and Blinks Off approx. every 20 seconds.

   During 9 volt (DC backup) operation, blinks On approx. every 40 seconds.

Off and Blinks

On approx

every 5

seconds

until reset

Off and Blinks

On approx

every 5

seconds

until reset

RESET INSTRUCTIONS:

 Press the Test/Silence button for 10 seconds, or until the blue LED turns on, and then release. This will clear the alarm 

latching LED’s and clear the alarm origination. Be sure to RESET alarms after each alarm event.

QUICK FIND® Alarm Origination/Location Feature

: The QUICK FIND® feature will allow you to immediately locate the originating alarm (the alarm 

that triggered the other alarms), once the alarms have stopped sounding.
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sequence is designated by the alarm type.

2. Once this test sequence ends, the originating alarm continues to sound for approximately 60 seconds, which provides ample time to locate the 

originating alarm.

3. Remember to 

reset

 the 

originating alarm

 in order to clear the QUICK FIND® and return the system to normal operation.

NOTE:

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and we will gladly assist you.

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Printed in China

SEVEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

MODELS MCN

108 and 

MCN

108L

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defects in material and workmanship for a period of seven (7) years from the date of purchase. 
This warranty shall not apply to any batteries used in the product or to any damage which may be 
caused by such batteries. This warranty applies only to the original consumer purchaser and only 
to products used in normal residential use and service. If this product is found to be defective, 
USI’s only obligation, and your exclusive remedy, is the repair or replacement of the product, at 
USI’s discretion, provided  the product has not been damaged through misuse, abuse, accident, 
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instructions supplied with the product.

ALARM RETURNS

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a particular purpose, other than the warranty contained herein. No implied warranty on this product, 
created by state law, shall extend beyond the term of this warranty unless such law otherwise 
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incidental loss or damage, including, but not limited to, damages to any equipment with which this 
product is used. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. No agent, representative, 
dealer, or employee of the company has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or terms 
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alarm ONLY and are not warranted in any other device.  Submit your warranty claim through the 
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Summary of Contents for MCN108

Page 1: ...L GAS ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE THANK YOU for purchasing this combination alarm This manual includes important information regarding where to install the alarm how to operate maintenance testing and...

Page 2: ...ATELY 7 YEARS OF OPERATION FROM INITIAL POWER UP NOTE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF THIS ALARM 7 YEARS AFTER DATE OF INSTALLATION WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT NATURAL GAS Natural gas is a fossi...

Page 3: ...be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms Where bedrooms are separated and audibility of the alarm to occupants within the bedroom area cou...

Page 4: ...HFWO QH W WR D IXHO EXUQLQJ VRXUFH Ventilate these areas as much as possible If you must install the alarm near a cooking or heating appliance install at least 5 feet 1 5m from appliance HVV WKDQ LQFK...

Page 5: ...nting bracket from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting bracket and WZLVWLQJ WKH DODUP LQ WKH GLUHFWLRQ LQGLFDWHG E WKH 7 67 72 5 029 DUURZ RQ WKH VLGH RI the alarm base OPTIONAL TAMPER RESIS...

Page 6: ...n silent Interconnected combination CO and natural gas alarms will only respond if a natural gas event initiated the alarm All other alarms remain silent Natural gas detection is only present in model...

Page 7: ...he battery backup will not work unless a good battery is properly installed When the alarm utilizes battery backup power the natural gas sensor will operate the alarm and will sample less frequently t...

Page 8: ...all electronic circuitry and horn are working If no alarm sounds the alarm may have a power supply failure Test the alarm weekly to assure proper operation ALARM ORIGINATION Patented Quick Find Alarm...

Page 9: ...n condition press and hold the TEST SILENCE button on any alarm for at least 10 seconds or until the blue LED turns on and then release Reset after each alarm The reset feature will reset all intercon...

Page 10: ...controlled labatory environment can produce an explosion and death NEVER use a gas UDQJH RU DQ RSHQ DPH RI DQ NLQG WR WHVW WKLV DODUP RX PLJKW DFFLGHQWDOO GDPDJH or set UH WR WKH DODUP RU WR RXU KRPH...

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Page 12: ...ice and getting out of the home Turns off when the 1 beeps starts Off or Blinks On in sync with the 1 beep Condition Nuisance Alarm Recommendation If there is no hazard present verify the alarm is mou...

Page 13: ...als are making contact with the smoke alarm contacts in the battery drawer If chirp continues replace the 9V battery see User s Manual for recommended battery types 3 Chirps approx every 20 seconds Of...

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