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On and Blinks

Off approx every

20 seconds

Silent

Off and Blinks

On approx every

40 seconds

Off

Off

1 beep,

1 second

pause,

4 beeps

Blinks in

sync with

cycle of the

first beep

Blinks in

sync with

cycle of

4 beeps

Horn sounds

when no

hazard is

present

On and blinks

Off approx

every 20

seconds

Blinks when
no hazard is

present

Blinks when

no hazard

is present

Condition:

 Nuisance Alarm.

Recommendation:

 If there is no hazard present, verify the

alarm is mounted in the correct location (see User's
Manual, "AVOID THESE LOCATIONS" section). Reset
alarm as instructed below.

4 beeps,

5 second

pause,

repeat

Off

Condition:

 CO alarm when cause of alarm is known and

poses no threat.

Recommendation:

 The CO Alarm Silence Feature is

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, 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 potentially dangerous
situation and the horn will sound again. Ventilate area.

Blinks in

sync with

cycle of

4 beeps

Off

Off

POWER

GREEN LED

CO

RED LED

AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS

Silent

GAS

BLUE LED

HORN

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

Condition:

 Latching CO LED Indicator. The alarm has

previously detected CO and had alarmed.

Recommendation:

 Follow the reset instructions to remove

the latching LED.

Off and

blinks On

approx every

5 seconds

until reset

Silent

Off

Condition:

 Latching Gas LED Indicator. The alarm has

previously detected Gas and alarmed.

Recommendation:

 Follow the reset instructions to remove

the latching LED.

Off and

blinks On

approx every

5 seconds

until reset

Previous

CO alarm or

Previous

Gas alarm

or both

* See below

_

_

3 chirps

approx every

40 seconds

* See below

Off

Condition:

 Sensor Trouble/End-of-Life/Service Alarm.

Recommendation:

 Reset the alarm. If this does not clear

the problem, replace the alarm.

Off

2 chirps

approx

every 20

seconds

* See below

Off

Condition:

 End-of-Service Life Alarm.

Recommendation:

 Replace the alarm.

Off

Silent

Off

CONDITION / RECOMMENDATION

4 beeps,

5 second

pause,

repeat

Blinks Off when

the Red LED

blinks On

Off

Blinks in

sync with

cycle of

4 beeps

Condition:

 CO alarm

Recommendation:

 If a hazard is identified, please take

all precautions when an alarm sounds by calling an
Emergency Service and getting out of the home.

1 beep,

1 second

pause,

repeat

* See below

Off

Blinks in

sync with

cycle of the

first beep

Condition:

 Gas alarm.

Recommendation:

 If a hazard is identified, please take

all precautions when an alarm sounds by calling an
Emergency Service and getting out of the home.

* During 120 Volt Operation: On and Blinks Off approx every 20 seconds.

 During 9 Volt (DC Backup) operation: Blinks On approx every 40 seconds

* See below

* See below

* See below

Turns Off in

sync with

cycle of the

first beep

Condition: 

AC Power is present. DC power is present.

Recommendation:

 None, alarm is operating properly.

Condition: 

Alarm is powered by battery backup. AC Power

is not present.

Recommendation:

 Check the breaker or fuse box for power.

If the breaker or fuse box looks normal, call a licensed
electrician for assistance.

Condition:

 The TEST/CO SILENCE button has been

pressed and released. The test sequence lasts for
approximately 3 seconds after the button is released.

Recommendation:

 None.

1 chirp

approx every

40 seconds

* See below

Off

Off

Condition:

 Low Battery

Recommendation:

 Check to make sure the battery

activation pull tab has been completely removed, battery
polarity is correct and the battery terminals are making
contact with the alarm contacts in the battery compartment.
If chirp continues, replace the 9V battery (see User's
Manual for recommended battery types).

Condition:

 Alarm needs to be reset due to abnormal

operation/previous alarms.

Recommendation:

 Press the TEST/SILENCE or PEAK/

RESET button for approx. 10 seconds. The alarm will
chirp once to indicate the reset is now complete. Release
button. This will clear the alarm  LED's and clear the
Silence mode.
MCND401 and MCND601 Series only: To reset the peak
CO memory, press and hold the PEAK/RESET button for
approx. 10 seconds until the peak level is cleared. The
alarm will chirp once to indicate the reset is now complete.
The display screen will display "000" when the peak CO
level is reset and then return to "- - -."

Summary of Contents for MCN400CN

Page 1: ...CO 2 What You Should Know About Natural Gas 2 Basic Safety Information 3 Recommended Location ofAlarms 4 Avoid These Locations 4 How to Install 5 Reset Feature 6 Operation Alarm Characteristics 6 Wha...

Page 2: ...d 240 MINUTES Page 2 This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration OSH...

Page 3: ...ferent alarm sounds mean Do not plug this alarm into an outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch or ground fault circuit interrupter The test sequence lasts for approximately 3 seconds after the test b...

Page 4: ...n particles stove furnace water heater space heater if possible In areas where a 20 foot 6m distance is not possible in modular mobile or smaller homes for example it is recommended the alarm be place...

Page 5: ...d exposure to the alarm at a close distance may be harmful to your hearing Page 5 READ CAREFULLY THIS UNIT IS SEALED THE ALARM COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE Leave your CO and Gas Alarm plugged in year round...

Page 6: ...ep 1 second pause repeat The green LED turns off The blue LED blinks in sync with the horn beep every second The screen will display gas on digital display models NUISANCE ALARM If the horn signals fo...

Page 7: ...remain potentially dangerous the horn will start sounding again IMPORTANT The CO Silence feature is intended to temporarily silence the alarm horn It will not correct a CO problem The Gas alarm signa...

Page 8: ...el is displayed on the screen To reset and clear peak CO memory 1 Press and hold the PEAK RESET button for approx 10 seconds until the peak CO memory reading is cleared The alarm will chirp once to in...

Page 9: ...install smoke alarms even though carbon monoxide can be generated by a fire CO and Gas Alarms are not a substitute for property disability life or other insurance of any kind Appropriate coverage is y...

Page 10: ...nies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for a nominal fee Make regular visual inspections of all fuel burning appliances Check appliances for excessive rust and scaling Also check the flam...

Page 11: ...ation Replace the alarm Off Silent Off CONDITION RECOMMENDATION 4 beeps 5 second pause repeat Blinks Off when the Red LED blinks On Off Blinks in sync with cycle of 4 beeps Condition CO alarm Recommen...

Page 12: ...ng fees USI DOES NOT WARRANT AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN NO IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS...

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