BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
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This combination Carbon Monoxide and Natural Gas alarm has separate alarms. This alarm is
not designed to detect smoke, heat or any other gas. Carbon monoxide and natural gas may
be present in other areas. The CO and Natural Gas Alarm will only indicate the presence of CO
or natural gas which reaches the sensor.
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Do not paint the alarm. Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chambers and prevent the
unit from operating properly.
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Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding. It is loud to wake you in an
emergency. Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing.
Make sure the alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power. Examples of noisy power
could be major appliances on the same circuit, power from a generator or solar power, light
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may cause damage to your alarm.
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grid installations, such as solar or wind derived power sources. These power sources may produce
high peak voltages which will damage the alarm.
Do not install this alarm into an electrical circuit controlled by a dimmer or switch or ground
fault circuit interrupter.
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An alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate
vicinity of the bedrooms. Where bedrooms are separated and audibility of the alarm to occupants
within the bedroom area could be seriously impaired, more than one alarm could be needed.
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escape route as the bedrooms are usually farthest from an exit. If more than one sleeping area
exists, locate additional combination alarms in each sleeping area. If a hall is more than 40 feet
(12 meters) long, install a combination alarm at each end.
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In general, install combination CO and Gas Alarms:
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WHERE YOU CAN HEAR THE ALARM FROM ALL SLEEPING AREAS.
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In or near bedrooms and living areas or wherever you suspect a natural gas or CO exposure is
likely.
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On each level of a multilevel home.
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Installation in an improper location can affect the sensitive electronic components in this alarm.
Please review WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED (see Page 4).
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alarm will detect natural gas primarily and carbon monoxide secondarily. Natural gas events will
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refer to natural gas.
When on AC power, this alarm is designed to act as a continuous monitor. It is not designed for use
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RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT:
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NOTE:
For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could prevent the carbon monoxide
or gas from reaching the alarm.
WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum protection, and to prevent
unnecessary alarms. Do NOT locate this alarm:
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areas. Installation in these areas could lead to nuisance alarms, may expose the sensor to
substances which could damage or contaminate it, or the alarm may not be heard by people in
other areas of the home, especially if they are sleeping.
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In the garage, vehicle exhaust can contain some carbon monoxide. These levels are higher when
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levels present over time can activate the alarm and become a nuisance.
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In the kitchen, some gas appliances can emit a short burst of CO or gas upon startup. This is
normal. If your CO and Natural Gas Alarm is installed too close to these appliances, it may alarm
often and become a nuisance.
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Keep alarms at least 20 feet (6m) from the sources or combustion 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 placed as far
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Ventilate these areas as much as possible.
If you must install the alarm near a cooking or
heating appliance, install at least 5 feet (1.5m) from appliance.
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the sensor.
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In extremely humid areas. This alarm should be at least 10 feet (3m) from a bath or shower,
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humidity.
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In very cold or very hot environments or in unheated buildings or outdoor rooms where the
temperature can go below or above the operating range of the alarm. Temperature limits for
proper operation are 40
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In turbulent air, such as near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners, fresh air returns or open
windows. Blowing air may prevent CO or natural gas from reaching the sensors.
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Good ventilation is recommended when household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants
are used.
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conditions, such as:
Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind. Heavy air in the vent pipes
(cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).
Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.
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air.
Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces or water heaters.
Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations.
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THIS ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT 120 VAC POWER AND A GOOD
BATTERY PROPERLY INSTALLED. THE ALARM SHOULD BE TESTED WHEN
INSTALLED AND THEN TESTED WEEKLY AFTER THAT.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION!! READ CAREFULLY.
Installation of this alarm must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 760 of
the National Electrical Code, NFPA 72, 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA): OTFDC
(CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must
be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in
injury or property damage.
This alarm must be powered by a 24-hour, 120V AC 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot
be turned off by a switch, dimmer or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this
alarm to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection.
IMPORTANT: Do not subject this alarm to megger, high voltage or high-pot tests. Remove
the alarm(s) before high-potting tests occur on the circuit or system. (Ref. Section 550-17,
National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition).
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Turn off power to the area where you will install this alarm at the circuit breaker or fuse box
before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in
serious electrical shock, injury or death.
CAUTION: THIS CO AND NATURAL GAS ALARM IS SEALED. THE COVER IS
NOT REMOVABLE
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• A mounting bracket is provided on the back of the alarm.
• The alarm deactivation key will not be used for this model.
• Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting bracket and
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the alarm base.
OPTIONAL TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURES:
There are two separate tamper resistant locking
features provided for this model. Activating one or both of these features deters someone from
removing the alarm from the mounting bracket or removing the battery from the alarm. The
breakaway locking pins are clearly marked and molded into the mounting bracket. Refer to the
diagram on the next page.
TO ACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES:
Do not activate the locking features until you have
activated the battery, mounted the alarm to the bracket and tested the alarm. Refer to OPERATION,
TESTING & MAINTENANCE instructions on Page 6.
1. Detach the breakaway alarm locking pin from the mounting bracket.
TO DEACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES:
To remove the alarm for cleaning or servicing or to
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1. Turn off AC power to the circuit.
2. Use long nose pliers to pull the locking pin out of the hole.
3. It is now possible to remove the alarm or replace the battery.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS:
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switchable circuit NOT protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.
2. Insert the pin into the hole for the feature you are activating. Refer to the diagram below for
correct placement.
INSERT ALARM LOCKING
PIN HERE
INSERT BATTERY
LOCKING PIN HERE
ALARM/BRACKET
LOCKING PIN
BATTERY DRAWER LOCKING PIN