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Good ventilation is recommended when household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants
are used.

Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel-burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient
conditions, such as:

Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/
humid air with extended 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 connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces or water heaters.

Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations.

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THIS ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT 120 VAC POWER AND A GOOD
BATTERY PROPERLY INSTALLED. THE ALARM SHOULD BE TESTED WHEN
INSTALLED AND THEN TESTED WEEKLY AFTER THAT.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION!! READ CAREFULLY.

Installation of this alarm must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 760 of the
National Electrical Code, NFPA 72, 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA): OTFDC
(CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must
be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury
or property damage.

This alarm must be powered by a 24-hour, 120V AC 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be
turned off by a switch, dimmer or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this
alarm to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection.

IMPORTANT: Do not subject this alarm to megger, high voltage or high-pot tests. Remove the
alarm(s) before high-potting tests occur on the circuit or system.  (Ref. Section 550-17, National
Electric Code, 2002 Edition).

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Turn off power to the area where you will install this alarm at the circuit breaker or fuse box
before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in
serious electrical shock, injury or death.

CAUTION: THIS SMOKE, CO AND NATURAL GAS ALARM IS SEALED. THE COVER
IS NOT REMOVABLE

!

• A mounting bracket is provided on the back of the alarm.

• Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting bracket and

twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the "TWIST TO REMOVE" arrow on the side of the
alarm base.

OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURES:

 There are two separate tamper resistant locking

features provided for this model. Activating one or both of these features deters someone from
removing the smoke alarm from the mounting bracket or removing the battery from the alarm. The
breakaway locking pins are clearly marked and molded into the mounting bracket. Refer to the
diagram on the next page.

TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES:

 Do not activate the locking features until you have

activated the battery, mounted the smoke alarm to the bracket and tested the smoke alarm. Refer to
OPERATION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE instructions on Page 10.

1.

Detach the breakaway alarm locking pin from the mounting bracket.

ALARM/BRACKET

LOCKING PIN

BATTERY LOCKING PIN

Summary of Contents for MDSCN103 IoPhic

Page 1: ...otect you and your family PLEASE READ AND SAVE Table of Contents Page Alarm Limitations and Functions 2 What You Should Know About CO 3 What You Should Know About Natural Gas 3 Basic Safety Informatio...

Page 2: ...ETY HAZARDS LIKE SMOKING IN BED VIOLENT EXPLOSIONS ESCAPING GAS IMPROPER STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OVERLOADED ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS CHILDREN PLAYING WITH MATCHES NATURAL CAUSES SUCH AS LIGHTNING OR...

Page 3: ...ES 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 OSHA commercial or in...

Page 4: ...one sleeping area exists locate additional combination alarms in each sleeping area If a hall is more than 40 feet 12 meters long install a combination alarm at each end Locate additional alarms to p...

Page 5: ...ay harm your hearing Make sure the alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit power from a generator or solar power light dimm...

Page 6: ...et 6m from the sources or combustion 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 i...

Page 7: ...ailure to connect this alarm to a 24 hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection IMPORTANT Do not subject this alarm to megger high voltage or high pot tests Remove the alarm s befo...

Page 8: ...models MDSCN111 MSDCN103 MICN109 MICN102 MCN108 and MCN105 therefore a natural gas alarm will NOT trigger the alarm of non natural gas sensing models within an interconnected system The following alar...

Page 9: ...time depends on the strength freshness of the battery The battery backup will not work unless a good battery is properly installed When the alarm utilizes battery backup power the natural gas sensor w...

Page 10: ...Periodically the alarm measurement circuit is tested If an error is detected the alarm will sound 3 chirps approx every 20 seconds Reset the alarm If the unit does not reset replace the alarm END OF...

Page 11: ...dangerous situation and the horn will sound again Ventilate area Page 11 Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others including people with cardiac or respiratory problems infants unborn bab...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...nt in other areas without reaching the alarm CO or gas could be present on one level of the home and not reach the alarm installed on a different level For example CO or gas in the basement may not re...

Page 14: ...nsumer is exempt from any licensing or requirements Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing for limited internal air Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes drye...

Page 15: ...sleeping area within 6 4 m 21 ft of any door to a sleeping room the distance measured along a path of travel 3 On every level of a dwelling unit including basements 4 On every level of a residential...

Page 16: ...tedGASalarmhassensed GAS causing all interconnected units to sound If hazard is identified take all precautions if an alarm sounds by calling an Emergency Service and getting out of the home 3 Beeps 2...

Page 17: ...2 Chirps approx every 20 seconds Off Off Condition Product End of Service Life Notification Recommendation Replace the alarm immediately The product end of service life notification can be temporaril...

Page 18: ...OT 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 PRODUCT CREATED B...

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