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THANK YOU for purchasing this combination alarm. It is designed to detect carbon monoxide and
natural gas (methane) which reaches the sensor. It is not designed to detect fire, heat, flames or any
other gas. 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!

Table of Contents:

Page #

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

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

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

Recommended Location of Alarms .......................................... 4

Avoid These Locations ............................................................ 4

How to Install .......................................................................... 5

Reset Feature ......................................................................... 6

Operation & Alarm Characteristics .......................................... 6

What To Do If The Alarm Sounds ............................................. 7

CO Alarm Silence Feature ....................................................... 7

Testing & Maintenance ............................................................ 8

Battery Replacement .............................................................. 8

CO & Natural Gas Alarm Limitations ....................................... 9

Operational Summary ............................................................11

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

Plug-In Carbon Monoxide & Natural Gas Alarm

with Backup Battery Protection

120 VAC, 60 Hz, 100 mA Maximum

Models MCN400CN, MCN400LCN,

MCND401CN, MCND401LCN

Models MCN600CN, MCN600LCN,

MCND601CN, MCND601LCN

Certified to CAN/CSA

Std. CSA 6.19-01

Single Station

Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Also Suitable as a

Residential Gas Detector

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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