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GEMC-WL-CO Supervised Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation Instructions
a trouble to the control panel).
Red LED blinks once every 45 seconds; chirps after
7 days =
Low Battery
. Chirp Silence: Press re-
cessed
TEST / HUSH
button to temporarily disable
the Low Battery Chirp ("sleep") for 12 hours.
Green LED blinks every 10 seconds (sounder is
silent) =
Normal
standby operation.
CO ALARM PROCEDURE
When a carbon monoxide alarm occurs:
1. Immediately evacuate the premises and move to
fresh air, either outdoors or by an open door or
window.
2. Call emergency services (Fire Department or 911)
3. Ensure that all persons previously within the
premises are accounted for.
Do not re-enter the
premises until authorized by emergency ser-
vice responders.
4. If the CO alarm reactivates, repeat steps 1-3 and
call a qualified service technician to investigate all
possible sources of carbon monoxide, such as
from fuel burning appliances and other equip-
ment, and repair all problems found immediately.
Note any equipment not inspected and refer to the
equipment manufacturer's documentation, or con-
tact the manufacturer's directly for more infor-
mation about how the equipment can leak carbon
monoxide into the premises. Ensure all motor
vehicles are not, and have not been, operating in
an attached garage, operating adjacent to the
premises, or operating next to ventilation fresh air
intake vents. Never restart the source of a CO
problem until it has been corrected.
5. If the CO condition that caused the alarm contin-
ues, the alarm will reactivate. Never ignore the
sound of the alarm! If the CO alarm resounds, the
detector is sensing levels of CO that can quickly
become a dangerous situation.
EVACUATE IM-
MEDIATELY
(repeat steps 1-4).
MAINTENANCE
To keep your detector in functioning correctly, you
must:
Test the unit once a week by pressing the Test/
Hush button (insert a non-conductive pointed ob-
ject, such as a toothpick)
Carefully vacuum the unit cover once a month to
remove accumulated dust
Never use detergents or solvents to clean the unit.
Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily
contaminate the sensor
Do not spray air fresheners, hair spray, paint or
other aerosols near the unit
Do not paint the unit, as paint will seal the vents
and interfere with proper sensor operation
Move the CO detector to a safe and remote location to
prevent damage or contamination prior to performing
any of the following:
Staining or stripping floors or furniture, painting or
wall-papering
Using aerosols or adhesives
Note:
A Tamper / Trouble signal will be sent to the
control panel when the detector is removed from the
base.
IMPORTANT:
Reinstall the CO detector as
soon as possible to assure continuous protection.
The following lists possible substances that at some
levels can damage the sensor or cause false alarms:
Ethylene, ethanol, alcohol, iso-propanol, benzene,
toluene, ethyl acetate, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide
and sulfur dioxide
Most aerosol sprays, alcohol based products,
paint, thinners, solvents, adhesives, hair spray,
after shave, perfume, auto exhaust, cleaning
agents, etc.
LOCATIONS TO AVOID
IMPORTANT:
Improper mounting locations can
damage the electronic components within the detector.
To avoid damage, to provide optimum performance
and to avoid false alarms, proceed as follows:
Do NOT install in kitchens, garages, furnace rooms
or in areas that may expose the sensor to sub-
stances that could damage or contaminate it
Do NOT install in areas where the temperature is
colder than 32°F (0°C) or hotter than 122°F (49°C)
such as crawl spaces, attics, porches and garages
Do NOT install within 5 feet of heating or cooking
appliances. (we recommend 15 feet to prevent
false alarms)
Do NOT install near vents, flues, chimneys or any
forced/unforced air ventilation openings
Do NOT install near ceiling fans, doors, windows
or areas directly exposed to the weather
Do NOT install in dead air spaces, such as peaks
of vaulted ceilings or gabled roofs, where CO may
not reach the sensor in time to provide early warn-
ing
Do NOT install this unit near deep-cell large batter-
ies, as these batteries may have emissions that
can cause the detector to perform at less than opti-
mum performance
Do NOT obstruct the vents located on the unit
Do not mount the unit where drapes, furniture or
other objects can block the flow of air to the detec-
tor
