This alarm monitors the air at the device and is designed to
alarm before CO levels become life threatening. This allows
precious time to leave the house and correct the problem. This is
only possible if the devices are properly located, installed and
maintained as described in this manual.
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges:
This device is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm
typically. UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm),
Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm),
Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm).
Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million.
Audible Alarm:
85dBA minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
TO RETURN A CO ALARM
Should you experience problems with your CO alarm,
proceed as follows:
1. Turn off electrical power to the CO alarm.
2. Twist the CO alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its
mounting plate.
3. Unplug the connector from the back of the CO alarm. Do not
remove the wire connection; leave the connector for your
replacement CO alarm.
4. Remove battery from CO alarm. Do not ship CO alarm
with battery still in battery drawer.
5. Carefully pack (the manufacturer cannot be responsible for
consequential damage) and return to the manufacturer. Include
complete details as to exact nature of difficulties being
experienced and date of installation.
6. Return to: Gentex Corporation, 10985 Chicago Drive, Zeeland,
Michigan 49464. Prior to returning, call Gentex at 800-436-8391
or e-mail [email protected] to obtain a RMA Number from
our return department.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
For a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, or a maximum of 18 months from the date of manufacture,
Gentex warrants to you, the original consumer purchaser, that your CO Alarm will be free from defects in
workmanship, materials, and construction under normal use and service. The CO sensor has a limited warranty
period of 5 years from date of installation. If a defect in workmanship, materials, or construction should cause
your CO Alarm to become inoperable within the warranty period, Gentex will repair your CO Alarm or furnish you
with a new or rebuilt replacement CO Alarm without charge to you except for postage required to return the CO
Alarm to us. Your repaired or replacement CO Alarm will be returned to you free of charge and it will be covered
under this warranty for the balance of the warranty period.
This warranty is void if our inspection of your CO Alarm shows that the damage or failure was caused by
abuse, misuse, abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, or repairs other than those performed
by us.
ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLY ONLY FOR THE
WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
GENTEX WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE, OR REPAIR OF THIS CO
ALARM. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
If a defect in workmanship, materials, or construction should cause your CO Alarm to become
inoperable within the warranty period, you must return the CO Alarm to Gentex postage prepaid. You must also
pack the CO Alarm to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit. You must also enclose a return address.
CO Alarms returned for warranty service should be sent to: Gentex Corporation, 10985 Chicago Drive, Zeeland,
MI 49464.
If we receive a CO Alarm in a damaged condition as the result of shipping, we will notify you and you must
file a claim with the Shipper.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
GENTEX CORPORATION
10985 CHICAGO DRIVE, ZEELAND, MI 49464
PHONE: 1-800-436-8391
www.gentex.com
550-0498-A
08-01-08
Important Notice:
These materials have been prepared by Gentex Corporation ("Gentex") for informational purposes only, are necessarily summary, and are not purported to serve as legal advice and should not be used as such. Gentex makes no rep-
resentations and warranties, express or implied, that these materials are complete and accurate, up-to-date, or in compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws, regulations and rules. The materials do not address all legal
considerations as there is inevitable uncertainty regarding interpretation of laws, regulations and rules and the application of such laws, regulations and rules to particular fact patterns. Each person's activities can differently affect the
obligations that exist under applicable laws, regulations or rules. Therefore, these materials should be used only for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Gentex will not
be responsible for any action or failure to act in reliance upon the information contained in this material.
WARNING!
CO alarms are designed to alarm before there is an
immediate life threat. Since CO gas can not be seen or smelled,
never assume it is not present.
An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect a
healthy adult, after 4 hours of exposure at the same level may
cause headache.
An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in a healthy
adult after 35 minutes and could cause death after 2 hours.
NOTICE:
This device measures exposure to CO over time. This
device alarms if CO levels reach a certain minimum over an extend-
ed amount of time. The device will go into alarm before the onset of
symptoms in healthy adults. It is important to have early notification
of a potential hazard, while still having the ability to react in time. In
many reported cases of CO exposure, victims may be aware that
they were not feeling well, but became disoriented and could no
longer react well enough to exit the building or get help.
NOTE:
Healthy adults may not experience any symptoms of CO
exposure when the device alarms, however infants, young children,
pregnant women, elderly people, people with cardiac, respiratory or
other health related issues may be more quickly and severely
affected by CO exposure. If you are experiencing even mild
symptoms of CO poisoning, consult a medical professional
immediately.
Standards:
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Single and Multiple
Station carbon monoxide alarms UL 2034. For your information, the
UL 2034 Standard, reads as follows:
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc UL 2034, Section 1-1.2
Carbon
monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to
respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as,
but not limited to, exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnor-
mal operation from fuel-fired appliances and fireplaces. CO alarms
are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that
could cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of carbon
monoxide exposure.
