WHAT TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED:
If you hear the alarm horn sound 4 beeps, a 5 second pause (and then repeat),
carbon monoxide has been detected. Evacuate everyone from the building.
NUISANCE ALARM:
If the horn signals and the red or blue LED’s blink on for no apparent reason
and no obvious hazard is present, please verify that the alarm is mounted in the correct location.
Reset the alarm as instructed in the Operational Summary.
SMOKE ALARM LATCHING LED INDICATOR:
The alarm had previously detected smoke and
had alarmed. The red LED is off and blinks on approx. every 5 seconds until reset. Follow the reset
instructions to remove the latching LED.
CO ALARM LATCHING LED INDICATOR:
The alarm had previously detected CO and had alarmed.
The red LED is off and blinks on approx. every 5 seconds until reset. Follow the reset instructions to
remove the latching LED.
GAS ALARM LATCHING LED INDICATOR:
The alarm had previously detected GAS and had
alarmed. The blue LED is off and blinks on approx. every 5 seconds until reset. Follow the reset
instructions to remove the latching LED.
TROUBLE / SERVICE ALARM:
Periodically, the alarm measurement circuit is tested. If an error is
detected, the alarm will sound 3 chirps approx. every 20 seconds. Reset the alarm. If the unit does
not reset, replace the alarm.
END-OF-SERVICE LIFE ALARM:
When it is time to replace your alarm, which is approximately 7
years of operation from initial power up, the alarm will sound 2 chirps approx. every 20 seconds.
Replace alarm immediately. The product end-of-service life notification can be temporarily silenced
for a 10 hour period for up to 20 days. After 20 days, the warning cannot be silenced. The alarm
should be replaced immediately.
RESET THE ALARM:
Press the TEST/SILENCE button for 10 seconds, or until the blue LED turns
on, and then release. This will clear the alarm latching LED's and clear the alarm origination. Reset
after each alarm event.
TESTING:
Test by pushing the Test button on the alarm cover until the alarm sounds, then release.
The alarm will sound 3 beeps, approx. 2 second pause, 3 beeps, approx. 6 second pause, 4 beeps,
approx. 5 second pause, 1 beep. The test sequence lasts approx. 20 seconds. The alarm sounds if
all electronic circuitry and horn are working. If no alarm sounds, the alarm may have a power supply
failure.
Test the alarm weekly to assure proper operation.
ALARM ORIGINATION:
QUICK FIND
®
Alarm Origination - In an interconnected system consisting of any
of these models: 5304CN, MI106CN, MDS107CN, MCN108CN, MICN109CN, MDSCN111CN, MP117CN,
it may be difficult to determine which alarm initiated the alarms to sound during an alarm event. This
QUICK FIND
®
feature will immediately allow you to locate the originating alarm once the alarms have
stopped sounding. To initiate QUICK FIND
®
, press the Test/Silence button on any alarm. After releasing
the button, the test sequence on this alarm will begin and last 5-20 seconds, and then stop. The specific
test sequence horn pattern is designated by the alarm type. Once this test sequence ends, the originating
alarm continues to sound for approx. 50 seconds, which provides ample time to locate the originating
alarm. Remember to reset the originating alarm in order to clear the QUICK FIND
®
alarm origination and to
return your system to normal operation. Refer to the wiring instructions model interconnect compatibility
section of this manual for additional information. In a non-interconnected installation, it is necessary to test
each alarm by pressing and releasing the Test/Silence button to determine the originating alarm.
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Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO), which can kill you. In
other words, when your CO Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it!
Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others, including people with cardiac or respiratory
problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers or elderly people can be more quickly and
severely affected by CO. Members of sensitive populations should consult their doctors for advice
on taking additional precautions.
IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS:
1.
Operate SILENCE button;
2.
Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the number of your local
emergency service here:
3.
Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door/window. Do a head count to check
that all persons are accounted for. Do not reenter the premises nor move away from the open
door/window until the emergency services responders have arrived, the premises have been
aired out and your alarm remains in its normal condition.
