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P/N 3102145 (ML) • REV F • ISS 11MAR19
at the time of installation, allowing the CO alarm to
communicate with that specific control panel.
Testing
Note:
This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable.
WARNING:
The control panel must be placed into
sensor test mode while conducting any tests. Placing the
control panel into sensor test mode for all testing helps to
protect against false alarms and unintentional central station
reporting.
Due to the loudness of the alarm, we suggest that you place
your fingers over the sounder vent while testing your alarm.
Caution:
Continuous exposure to the high sound level
of this alarm over an extended period of time may cause
hearing loss.
The CO alarm provides three test modes:
•
Normal CO
alarm
test.
Conducts an internal self-test and
tests the sounder.
•
RF communication test.
Tests the communication path
with the control panel.
•
CO sensor functional gas test.
Tests the functional
operation of the CO sensing element.
Normal CO alarm test
1. Wait at least 10 minutes after installation to test the CO
alarm.
2. Make sure the green Power LED is flashing for normal
operation.
3. Set the control panel to sensor test mode.
4. Press and hold the Test/Hush button until the unit beeps
once (approximately 1 second), and then release the
button. If the unit is operating properly, you will hear four
quick beeps, followed by 5 seconds of silence, followed by
four quick beeps.
5. At the control panel, exit sensor test mode.
Note:
This test mode does not test communication with the
control panel. You will receive a “Sensor Test Fail or Abort”
message when the control panel exits sensor test mode.
RF communication test
This section provides general guidelines for testing the CO
alarm with the panel. Refer to the specific panel documentation
for complete testing details.
Before testing, ensure that your control panel is set to sensor
test mode. Setting your panel to sensor test mode prevents an
alarm signal from being transmitted to the central monitoring
station (if you have a monitored system).
1. Wait at least 10 minutes after installation to test the CO
alarm.
2. Make sure the green Power LED is flashing for normal
operation.
3. Set the control panel to sensor test mode.
4. Press and hold the Test/Hush button until the unit beeps
two times (approximately 5 seconds), and then release the
button. If the unit is operating properly, you will hear four
quick beeps. The unit will send the RF test packets after
the first four beeps.
5. The control panel will beep and display the number of RF
packets received.
6. At the panel, exit sensor test mode.
CO inspection and functional gas test
A canned CO testing agent must be used for the CO functional
gas test. Contact local supplier for canned CO gas
– solo C6 or
equivalent.
1. Wait at least 10 minutes after installation to test the CO
alarm.
2. Make sure the green Power LED is flashing for normal
operation.
3. Set the control panel to sensor test mode.
4. Press and hold the Test/Hush button until the unit beeps
three times (approximately 10 seconds), and then release
the button. The unit will enter the functional gas test mode.
The Power LED will blink once per second while in
functional test mode.
5. Apply a CO test agent to the slit as shown in Figure 7
below. When CO is detected, the unit will activate a CO
alarm. The unit will send RF test packets to the control
panel when the CO alarm is activated.
Figure 7: CO testing slit
(1) CO testing slit
6. The control panel will beep and display the number of RF
packets received.
7. At the control panel, exit sensor test mode.
8. Exit functional gas test mode:
Press and release the Test/Hush button; or a 2 minute
timeout will automatically cause the CO to return to normal
operating mode.
Troubleshooting
This information is provided to help you diagnose and solve
various problems that may arise while configuring or using the
wireless CO alarm.
Unit does not power up properly or reports low battery:
•
Make sure the batteries are fully seated within the battery
compartment and the polarity is correct.
•
Make sure that all three batteries are installed.
•
Check the battery voltage (1.5 VDC nominal per battery).
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