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If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous
situation which requires your immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the
alarm may result in injury or death.
WHAT TO DO IF NATURAL GAS IS DETECTED:
1. Leave the house immediately, opening doors and windows as you leave.
2. Do not use your telephone or appliances. Do not turn any light switches off or on. Any
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3. Call 911 and your gas company from a phone that is away from your home.
4. Do not reenter the area until the source of the leak is found and corrected.
If you hear the alarm horn sound approx. 1 beep, 2 second pause,
repeat, gas has been detected. Evacuate everyone from the building.
USING THE CO ALARM SIGNAL SILENCE FEATURE (GAS ALARM SIGNAL CANNOT
BE SILENCED)
NEVER
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Disconnecting the alarm removes your protection!
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The Silence feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify and
correct the problem.
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To use the Silence feature, press and release the TEST/SILENCE button until the horn
is silent if it was the initiating alarm.
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If the TEST/SILENCE button is pressed while the alarm is in the silence mode, the alarm
will start sounding again.
WHEN THE CO ALARM SIGNAL IS SILENCED:
The CO alarm Silence Feature can be activated
by pressing and releasing the Test/CO Silence button on the initiating alarm while in alarm condition.
The alarm will remain silent for approx. 5 minutes (with the red LED blinking on approx. every 10
seconds), depending on the level of CO detected. If CO levels drop below alarm levels, the alarm
will remain silent and return to normal operation. If CO levels remain constant or increase, this
indicates a potentially dangerous situation and the horn will sound again. Ventilate area.
IMPORTANT!
The Silence feature is intended to temporarily silence the alarm horn. It will not correct a CO or
Natural Gas problem. The Gas Alarm signal cannot be silenced.
RESET:
To reset the QUICK FIND
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Alarm Origination 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 interconnected units.
SENSOR TROUBLE/SERVICE ALARM:
If the alarm chirps 3 times approx. every 20 seconds and
cannot be restored to normal operation, the alarm should be replaced immediately.
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When it is time to replace your alarm, which is after approx. 7 years of operation from initial power
up, the alarm will sound 2 chirps approx. every 20 seconds. The green LED stays on. The alarm
should be replaced immediately.
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up to 20 days. After 20 days, the warning cannot be silenced. The alarm should be replaced
immediately.
Clean the alarm at least once a month
to remove dust, dirt, insects or debris. Always turn off power
to alarm before cleaning. Using a soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner, vacuum all
sides and cover of the alarm. Be sure all the vents are free of debris.
If the alarm is false alarming and cannot be restored to normal operation, the alarm should be
replaced.
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you plan to go to if the alarm sounds.
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BACKUP BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Disconnect AC power before changing battery. Shock hazard exists if AC power is
miswired.
The alarm uses a 9 Volt battery. The battery should last for at least one year under normal operating
conditions. The alarm has a low battery indicator, an audible beep or chirp. It will operate at approx.
40 second intervals for a minimum of 7 days. When this indication occurs, replace the battery with
an Alkaline type (Energizer #522, Duracell #MN1604, Zeus 9V), or Lithium type (Energizer LA522,
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OPTIONAL BATTERY DRAWER TAMPER LOCKING PIN: To make your battery drawer tamper
resistant, a locking pin has been provided (breakaway part on mounting bracket).
NOTE: If this feature has been activated, you will need to deactivate it by removing the battery
drawer tamper pin located at side of battery drawer. Refer to Page 5.
Pull the QUICK DRAW
(R)
battery drawer open and remove the battery. While observing polarity,
push the replacement battery into the battery drawer until it is held securely in place. Carefully
close the battery drawer and reinstall the tamper pin.
Test the alarm by pushing the TEST button on the alarm cover until the alarm sounds, then
release.
REPAIRS AND SERVICES
If this alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with it. Return the alarm for servicing. See warranty
for instructions. There will be a service charge for repairing out of warranty alarms.
WEEKLY TESTING
This alarm is designed to act as a monitor, not for use as a short-term testing device, to
perform a quick check for the presence of CO or gas. WARNING: Natural gas (methane)
is highly explosive. An attempt to test the unit by exposing it to natural gas outside of a
controlled labatory environment can produce an explosion and death. NEVER use a gas
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or set
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operation as required by ANSI/UL2034 Standard for Safety. If, at any time, you test the alarm and
it does not perform as described, replace it immediately.
It is important to test this alarm every week to make sure it is working properly.
USING THE TEST FEATURE:
Press and release the TEST button on the alarm cover.
During testing, you will hear: 4 beeps (red LED on), 5 second pause, 1 beep (blue LED on).
If the alarm does not sound properly:
1. Make sure the AC power is applied and the battery is fresh and installed correctly.
2. Test the alarm again.
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or thumb. Use of any other instrument(s) is strictly prohibited.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
CLEANING YOUR ALARM:
DO NOT use spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the alarm. DO NOT
paint over the alarm. Doing so may permanently damage the alarm.
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based cleaners, paints, varnishes, most aerosol sprays including compressed gas dusters or any
other chemical on or near your alarm.
AFTER CLEANING, REINSTALL YOUR ALARM. TEST
YOUR ALARM BY USING THE TEST BUTTON.