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Carbon Monoxide Alarm  

Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

    

 

Sealed Lithium Battery Powered 

 
 

 
 
CA6100 

Sealed Lithium Battery 
Powered CO Alarm, Single 
Station

 

 

 

 

 
 
CA6150 

Sealed Lithium Battery 
Powered CO Alarm with LCD 
Digital Display and Peak Level 
Memory, Single Station

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Manual P/N: 240-1111 

 

Rev-01   Sep 27, 2013 

Summary of Contents for CA6100

Page 1: ... Manual Owner s Manual Sealed Lithium Battery Powered CA6100 Sealed Lithium Battery Powered CO Alarm Single Station CA6150 Sealed Lithium Battery Powered CO Alarm with LCD Digital Display and Peak Level Memory Single Station Manual P N 240 1111 Rev 01 Sep 27 2013 ...

Page 2: ...ARM WILL ONLY INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF CARBON MONOXIDE GAS AT THE SENSOR CARBON MONOXIDE GAS MAY BE PRESENT IN OTHER AREAS THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE GAS FROM ANY SOURCE OF COMBUSTION IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE FIRE OR ANY OTHER GAS THIS DEVICE IS DESIGNED TO HELP PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE IT WILL NOT FULLY ...

Page 3: ...T SPRAY AIR REFRESHENER CLEANING SUPPLIES OR INSECT KILLER ON OR NEAR THE ALARM Certain kinds of aerosol chemicals will damage the sensor and cause improper operation The dwelling must be well ventilated when using cleaning supplies or similar contaminants 2 WARNING MESSAGES WARNING This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure c...

Page 4: ...tional Alpha Numeric LCD Readout with Memory Separate Test and Optional Display Buttons Audible and Visual Alarm Signals Separate Alarm Power and Service LED s Self Diagnostic Circuitry and Sensor Life Monitor Secure Lock Mounting System Tested and Listed to Latest UL 2034 Standard Ten Year Limited Warranty for Alarm and Batteries Power LED Test Reset Mute Button Display CO Level Button 85dB Horn ...

Page 5: ...cates Service Required Detection Frequency Samples for CO every 10 seconds LCD Display Model CA6150 Digital Read Out of Current and Highest CO Levels Detected Peak Level Time Record the total time Peak CO is detected within 10 of the peak level Display Tolerance 20 from 30 to 400 PPM 50 RH 72 F 5 Sensor Life Monitor Activates sensor expiration signal after ten years of operation Factory Sealed Lit...

Page 6: ... the COHb concentration rises people become nauseous unconscious and ultimately die see below WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Many people often confuse carbon monoxide poisoning with the flu the initial symptoms being very similar Different concentrations of CO over various lengths of time cause different symptoms The following symptoms may be related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONIN...

Page 7: ...ghtly lighter than air density of CO 0 96716 compared to air CO alarms should be mounted five feet off floor or at eye level for best operation and to easily test alarm and view any display 1 Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms If more than one sleeping area exists locate additional alarms near or in each sleeping area 2 Locate an alarm inside every room where someone slee...

Page 8: ...ot suitable for installation in a hazardous location as defined in the National Electrical Code NEAR WIRELESS DEVICES Do not install the alarm within one foot of wireless devices Radio Frequencies RF may interfere with the CO alarm s proper operation 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Follow these steps to install the alarm 1 Review Section 5 RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS OF ALARMS 2 Review Section 6 LOCATIONS T...

Page 9: ... STOP Lift up Stop and slide to left to permanently deactivate CO Alarm when END OF LIFE signals are initiated D Alarm is activated when switch is in ON position If the activation switch is not set to ON position as in diagram D the mounting hole at top of alarm will be blocked and the CO alarm will not be activated The models CA6100 and CA6150 are a sealed lithium battery powered wall mounted ala...

Page 10: ... the sensor life has expired and the alarm should be replaced See Section 13 for handling an End of Life alarm ALARM CONDITION When the batteries are active and CO gas is detected at a level and duration specified in Section 3 CO RESPONSE TIMES the horn will sound and the ALARM red LED will light The alarm signal will sound 4 short beeps every 6 seconds The ALARM red LED will flash in sync with th...

Page 11: ... silenced If a CO level of 70 ppm or more continues to be detected the audible and visual alarm signals will be automatically reactivated within 5 minutes See Section 10 WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS To mute the audible horn during a low battery signal condition press the TEST RESET MUTE button The green LED will blink for 5 seconds the model CA6150 will display at the same time and the horn wi...

Page 12: ...om fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers instructions or contact the manufacturers directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment Make sure that moto...

Page 13: ...xide alarms respond to the presence of CO They do not detect smoke If the alarm does activate follow instructions in Section 10 WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS Carbon monoxide alarms are devices that can provide an early warning of the presence of CO gas at a reasonable cost However alarms have sensing limitations and may not always sound a warning in the presence of CO The alarm will not operate...

Page 14: ... once the End of Life signal has been activated See below procedures to remove and deactivate the alarm and discharge the batteries The alarm can be disposed of using the same method for disposing of discharged batteries Should the low battery voltage signal occur in less than ten years after initial activation the battery power capacity may be low because of long term storage prior to installatio...

Page 15: ...k To activate CO Alarm slide the alarm down onto mounting plate or slide to STOP Lift up Stop and slide to left to permanently deactivate CO Alarm when END OF LIFE signals are initiated Insert a small flat head screw driver into the slot to lift up the deactivation STOP E Alarm is activated and ON when switch is at STOP and mounting hole is open To activate CO Alarm slide the alarm down onto mount...

Page 16: ...els detected and duration of peak CO level Each readout lasts 5 seconds Green LED blinks once when CO level display is completed Silent Clear Peak Memory Displays Green LED blinks once when clear peak memory is completed Bursts a long beep Low battery voltage Displays symbol Green LED blinks for 5 seconds every minute Chirps once per minute Mute low battery voltage audible signal Displays for 5 se...

Page 17: ...than the manufacturer or an authorized service center Further the warranty does not cover acts of God such as fire flood earthquakes hurricanes and tornadoes The manufacturer shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for ...

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