INSTALLATION
WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm
should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the
immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install additional
CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home.
If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO Alarm
at BOTH ends of the hallway.
In a Single-level Home:
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Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.
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For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
In a Multi-level Home:
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Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.
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For added protection, install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the
home. If you have a basement, install that CO Alarm at the top of the
basement stairs.
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For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
In a Mobile Home:
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Install CO Alarms on inside walls ONLY. Uninsulated outside walls and
roofs of mobile homes often transfer heat and cold from outdoors.
WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE
INSTALLED
DO NOT locate this CO Alarm:
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In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty or
greasy areas.
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Closer than 20 feet (6 meters) from a furnace or other fuel burning heat
source, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater.
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Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance.
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In extremely humid areas. This alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry
room, utility room or other source of high humidity.
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In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚ F
(38˚ C). These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished
attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.
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In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners, fresh air
returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the
sensors.
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In direct sunlight.
• This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single-family home or
apartment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways,
or basements of multi-family buildings unless working CO Alarms
are also installed in each family living unit. CO Alarms in common
areas may not be heard from inside individual family living units.
• This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete
detection systems in places which house many people, like hotels
or dormitories, unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit.
• DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial
buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, RVs, boats,
or airplanes. This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential
use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential
applications.
CO ALARM
Sensor has detected enough CO to trigger an alarm. Light flashes rapidly
and horn sounds loudly (repeating 4 beeps, pause). See “If Your CO Alarm
Sounds” for details. During an alarm, move everyone to a source of fresh
air. DO NOT move the CO Alarm!
DIGITAL DISPLAY: “CO” alternating with
the ppm number, a full level, and “EVACUATE”.
DURING TESTING
Light flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern (4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps),
simulating a CO Alarm condition.
DIGITAL DISPLAY: During the
simulated CO alarm, “CO” is
displayed along with a full alarm
level. Several ppm CO levels are
also displayed and the alarm level
is shown increasing.
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LOW BATTERY WARNING
The light continues to flash (GREEN) and the horn also “chirps” once every
minute. This warning should last for up to 30 days, but you should replace
the batteries as soon as possible.
DIGITAL DISPLAY: Battery icon will show either 1 bar or
an empty icon.
CO ALARM REQUIRES SERVICE (MALFUNCTION SIGNAL)
The light flashes (GREEN) and the horn sounds
3 “chirps” every minute. CO Alarm needs to be replaced.
DIGITAL DISPLAY: “Err” is displayed.
LOW BATTERY SILENCE
The LED is Green and the horn is silent.
DIGITAL DISPLAY: “bat” and “SILENCE” are displayed.
GARAGE
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
HALL
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
BASEMENT
BEDROOM
REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS
USING THE PEAK CO MEMORY
The CO Memory Feature lets you check the highest level of CO recorded
during an alarm.
To check CO Memory:
1. Press the Peak Level Button until the peak CO
level is displayed.
To clear CO Memory:
1. Automatically resets after 24 hours.
2a. While checking CO memory, press or hold the
Peak Level Button until “CLEAR” is displayed.
b. Press or hold the Peak Level Button until the CO
Memory is cleared.
3. Remove the batteries.
NOTE: The highest CO level will be saved for 24 hours. DO NOT clear the
CO Memory reading if you plan to call someone to investigate a CO problem!
Clear the CO Memory reading only after the investigator has checked your
home. If the investigator will not arrive within the 24 hour time period before
the unit automatically resets, be sure to write down the peak level.
CO ALARM END OF LIFE
The LED flashes Green 5 times in sync with 5 chirps
every minute. CO Alarm needs to be replaced.
DIGITAL DISPLAY: “End” is displayed.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM
Lights blink when batteries are first connected.
DIGITAL DISPLAY: All segments are turned on for a
short time upon initial power. Then the battery level
icon is displayed.
ALARM RECEIVING BATTERY POWER
Green light flashes every minute. Horn is silent.
DIGITAL DISPLAY: Battery icon will show a full or almost
full icon. Battery icon flashes every two seconds.
In standby mode Display will only flash battery icon (will not show 0).
