(CO) ALARM USER`S MANUAL
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1. RESIDENTIAL amp UNCONDITIONED Areas CARBON MONOXIDE CO ALARM USER S MANUAL 60 511 120 vAC Line Cord 60 531 120 vAC Hard Wire 60 521 120 vAC Plug In PATENTS PENDING ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 60C0 1096 11 ATTENTION This user s manual contains important Garbon Monoxide CO alarm installation operation troubleshooting and warranty information Read follow and keep this manual for future reference NOTE If you install or purchase this alarm for another person give this manual to that person IMPORTANT This unit must be replaced within 5 years of its production date See Qwner s replacement Record in this manual The replacement date indicates the date beyond which the device may no longer detect carbon monoxide accurately WHY EVERY HOME BUSINESS NEEDS A CO ALARM Everyone is at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning Particularly sensitive are children pregnant women the elderly and people with lung or heart disease or anemia Carbon monoxide CO is an odorless colorless gas that prevents the blood from carrying oxygen to vital organs CO is 200 times more likely to replace oxygen in the blood ABOUT CO GAS AND YOUR NEW CO ALARM Because CO is a colorless odorless tasteless and highly poisonous gas it can endanger lives even at low levels of concentration Your CO alarm will alert you to potentially dangerous situations The electronic sensor in your SAFET ALERT CO alarm is self cleaning and very sensitive to CO g2. Models 60 511 60 521 60 531 120 vAC 102 132 VAC 60 HZ 60 511 3 5 Watts 60 521 2 2 Watts 60 531 2 2 Watts 40 F to 150 F 40 C to 66 C 15 5 to 95 4 Carbon Monoxide OVER 100 PPM 70 to 100 PPM 30 ppm for 30 Days 10 Minutes Alarm Silence Time Case Dimensions Under 6 Minutes 60 511 Sx XiT 60 331 6 5 x 3 5 x 1 5 60 521 5 x 3 x 1 5 85 dB 10 Feet AUDIBLE SIGNAL VISUAL SIGNAL NONE Audible Alarm NORMAL STEADY GREEN LOW CO ALARM 4 BEEPS 5 SECONDS OFF FLASHING RED CO ALARM 4 BEEPS 5 SECONDS OFF STEADY RED ALARM MALFUNCTION BEEP EVERY 30 SECONDS ALTERNATING RED GREEN UL 2034 Rev November 14 2003 Ulc CSA 6 19 01 Single Station Residential and Unconditioned Areas OWNERS REPLACEMENT RECORD Replace this SAFE T ALERT propane alarm within 5 years of the o the production date on the back of the alarm Production Date Replace Date Installer NOTE The replacement date indicates the date beyond which the device may no longer detect accurately The alarm should be replaced immediately MTI INDUSTRIES 2004
3. sensor and requires a ten 10 minute initial warmup period to clean the sensor element and achieve stabilization The GREEN indicator will flash on and off during the 10 minute warm up period The GREEN power ON indicator should glow continuously after the warm up period If the ON indicator light does not light see the section Trouble Shooting Guide in this manual for further information Do not attempt to fix it yourself VISUAL AND AUDIBLE ALARM SIGNALS This SAFE T ALERT CO alarm is designed to be easy to operate The alarm has an indicator light that displays a specific color for each monitored condition There also is a matching sound pattern for alarm conditions 1 LOW CO ALARM is indicated by a FLASHING RED LIGHT AND 4 AUDIBLE BEEPS THEN OFF FOR 5 SECONDS These signals indicate the presence of 70 ppm or more of CO IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED See the section Procedures To Take During An Alarm in this manual for further information This cycle will continue until the TEST RESET button on the front of your unit is pressed The TEST RESET button temporarily silences the CO alarm Ventilate the area The RED light will continue to flash until the CO has cleared or the alarm will reactivate in approximately 6 minutes in the event CO is still present If he level of CO continued to rise above 100 ppm the FLASHING RED LED will change to STEADY RED 2 HIGH CO ALARM is indicated by a STEADY RED LIGHT AND 4 AUDIBLE BE
4. ANADA A WARNING Actuation of this device indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can KILL YOU If signal sounds 4 beeps and flashing or solid red light 1 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door window Check that all persons are accounted for Do not reenter the premises or move away from the open door window until the emergency responders have arrived the premises have been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal condition 2 call your emergency local service telephone number 911 __ fire department or PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING AN ALARM IN THE USA A WARNING Actuation of this device indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can KILL YOU If signal sounds 4 beeps and flashing or solid red light 1 Operate the reset silence button 2 Call your emergency local service Phone Number fire department or 911 3 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door window Check that all persons are accounted for Do not reenter the premises or move away from the open door window until the emergency responders have arrived the premises have been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal operation 4 After following steps 1 3 if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 13 and call a qualified appliance technician Phone Number to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper oper
5. DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ANY SOURCE OF COMBUSTION IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE FIRE OR ANY OTHER GAS This device may not alarm at low CO levels This CO alarm is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure compliance with the Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for CO concentrations under 30 ppm See the section Visual and Audible Alarm Signals in this manual for further information A WARNING THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR RESIDENTIAL RV AND BOAT AREAS IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM CO GAS CAUTION The SAFE T ALERT CO alarm is designed to protect individuals from acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure It will not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions If in doubt consult a medical practitioner To protect your family you should e INSTALL CO ALARMS PROPERLY Carefully read and follow ALL the instructions in this manual Test your unit every week Alarms that do not work will not alert you to hazardous levels of CO gas See the section Test Procedure in this manual for further information e MAKE REGULAR VISUAL INSPECTIONS Check all fuel burning equipment including gas wat
6. EPS THEN OFF FOR 5 SECONDS These signals indicates that the CO level is over 100 ppm IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED See the section Procedures To Take During An Alarm in this manual for further information This cycle will continue until the TEST RESET button on the front of your unit is pressed Ventilate the area The RED light will stay ON until the CO has cleared or the alarm will reactivate in approximately 6 minutes if the CO is still present 3 MALFUNCTION SERVICE SIGNAL is indicated by ALTERNATING RED AND GREEN LIGHTS AND ONE AUDIBLE BEEP EVERY 30 SECONDS If this signal sounds press the TEST RESET button If the TEST RESET button does not clear the signals return for service See the section Warranty Return Procedures SPECIAL MEMORY FEATURE This SAFE T ALERT CO alarm has a Peak Level Memory feature that remembers the approximate amount of CO that activated the alarm To activate alarm level memory press the TEST RESET button for less than 1 second You can repeat this feature at any time 1 BEEP and 1 GREEN FLASH indicate the memory is clear 2 BEEPS and 2 RED FLASHES indicate less than 100 ppm 3 BEEPS and 3 RED FLASHES indicate less than 200 ppm 4 BEEPS and 4 RED FLASHES indicate over 200 ppm You can only erase memory by disconnecting power for 15 seconds TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Use this chart to trouble shoot problems with your CO alarm PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION GREEN
7. LIGHT OFF 1 Wire Connection 2 Reversed Wiring 3 Main Power Off 4 Contact Customer Service NO SOUND IN TEST Contact Customer Service NO RED LED IN TEST Contact Customer Service LOCKED IN RED ALARM Contact Customer Service ALARM WITH RED GREEN 1 Check Battery Voltage LED AND WILL NOT RESET 2 Contact Customer Service HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR ALARM Your CO alarm is designed to be as maintenance free as possible To keep your alarm in good working order you must e TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY See the section Test Procedure in this manual for further information e VACUUM THE DUST OFF THE ALARM COVER At least once a year more frequently in dusty locations use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum to clean the alarm cover e CLEAN THE ALARM COVER WHEN DIRTY Wash the alarm cover by hand Use a cloth dampened in clean water Dry with a soft cloth e DO NOT SPRAY CLEANING AGENTS OR WAXES DIRECTLY ONTO THE FRONT PANEL The alarm area should be well ventilated when household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are used OBSERVE THE COLOR OF THE INDICATOR LIGHT At frequent intervals and during your weekly test check the indicator light on the on the front panel of the alarm See the section Operation in this manual for further information PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING AN ALARM Follow the alarm procedures for your country The emergency number depends on your travel location PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING AN ALARM IN C
8. as It will not react to non hazardous levels of most other gas The following symptoms may be related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members of your household e Mild Exposure Headaches running nose sore eyes often described as flu like symptoms e Medium Exposure Dizziness drowsiness vomiting e Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness brain damage death NOTE Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become disoriented They are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Young children and pets may be affected first SAFE T ALERT model s 60 511 60 521 and 60 531 are UL listed to UL standard 2034 Rev November 14 2003 for use in residential and unconditioned areas Units located in garages or commercial kitchens may experience more alarms than units located in other areas The Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC recommends use of at least one carbon monoxide alarm per household located outside of sleeping areas For maximum security locate an alarm in each bedroom near combustion sources and on every level of the house Your SAFE T ALERT CO alarm helps protect your household members and guests from CO CO gas is produced when any type of fuel is incompletely burned The following are also sources of CO that may affect your home e Extended operation of unvented fuel burning appliances
9. ation of this equipment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers instructions or contact the manufacturer directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment Make sure that the motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence LIMITED PRODUCTS WARRANTY MTI INDUSTRIES INC warrants to the original retail purchaser that its products will be free from defects of material or workmanship for a period of FIVE 5 years from the date of retail purchase If proven to have been defective in original materials or workmanship and returned delivery costs prepaid MTI INDUSTRIES INC will replace this product free of charge LIMITS OF WARRANTY Replacement is your exclusive remedy under this limited warranty or any other warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability for a particular purpose Any and all implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited to the warranty period from the original date of retail purchase MTI INDUSTRIES INC its dealers and distributors shall in no case be responsible or in any way liable for any incidental or consequential damages for any reason Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or allow
10. can build up high CO levels e An idling vehicle in an open or closed garage or near a home can cause high levels of CO to build up in a residence e Temperature inversions can trap exhaust near the ground e CO build up can be caused by reverse negative venting of fuel burning appliances including 1 Clogged loose or faulty stacks or chimneys of clothes dryers furnaces and water heaters etc 2 wind direction and or velocity 3 simultaneous operation of multiple fuel burning appliances and or exhaust fans NOTE The TEST RESET button on the SAFE T ALERT CO alarm accurately tests all alarm functions It is the only way to test the alarm J N WARNING LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS CO ALARMS WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER Some examples causing no alarm power are a blown or missing fuse broken wire a faulty wire connection or circuit breaker or a discharged battery CAUTION THIS ALARM WILL ONLY INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF CO GAS AT THE SENSOR CO gas may be present in other areas MTI recommends that alarms be installed in all sleeping areas CO ALARMS MAY NOT BE HEARD The alarm s loudness is designed to meet or exceed re gulatory standards however the alarm may not be heard if alarms are located in remote locations or behind closed doors Persons who are hard of hearing have consumed alcoholic beverages taken prescription non prescription or illegal drugs may not hear the alarm THIS CO ALARM IS DESIGNED TO
11. er heaters kitchen gas stoves space heaters gas dryers and all pilot lights Check the color of the pilot flame The color should be blue e HAVE CHIMNEYS AND FLUES CLEANED YEARLY A poor draft in a fireplace can prevent proper air movement and lead to CO buildup in the home e MAINTAIN ALL GAS AND OIL BURNING EQUIPMENT PROFESSIONALLY Gas oil and private companies offer professional inspections of appliances for a nominal fee WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS For MINIMUM protection install CO alarms rear all sleeping areas and on each level of the home See Figures 1 amp 2 All SAFET ALERT residential models comply with UL 2034 rev November 14 2003 and may be installed in heated or unconditioned areas garage furnace or boiler room basement utility room cabin cottage etc For MAXIMUM protection CO alarms should be installed in each bedroom and sleeping area and on each level of the residence including the basement BEDROOM BEDROOM KITCHEN DINING ROOM n n LIVING ROOM l FIGURE 1 GARAGE Hl CO DETECTOR LOCATION FOR MINIMUM SECURITY El CO DETECTOR LOCATION FOR GREATER SECURITY BEDROOM E alt eono BEDROOM li BEDROOM 5 GARAGE 1 BROOME KITCHEN BASEMENT FURNACE A ty CO DETECTOR LOCATION FOR MINIMUM SECURITY FIGURE 2 MULTI LEVEL HOME i CO DETECTOR LOCATION FOR RECOMMENDED SECURITY WHERE NOT TO INSTALL CO ALARMS e DO NOT INSTALL ALARMS behind furnitu
12. limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state PRODUCT NOT WARRANTED NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside the case Opening any SAFE T ALERT product for any reason voids the warranty This warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from acts of God abuse misuse neglect or faulty installation WARRANTY RETURN PROCEDURES It is MTI s experience that a Carbon Monoxide alarm is sounding for a reason Contact our Customer Service Department to trouble shoot the situation Customer Service Phone No 800 383 0269 Fax No 847 546 9007 E mail Service mtiindustries com Web Site www mtiindustries com If Customer Service determines that the unit is defective a Replacement Authorization RA number will be issued No product will be accepted for service or replacement without first obtaining a RA number If authorized return this product to MTI Industries Inc Warranty Dept RA INSERT RA NUMBER HERE 31632 N Ellis Drive Unit 301 Volo IL 60073 NOTE Mark the RA number in the area shown on the outside of the box SPECIFICATIONS SAFE T ALERT Power Supply Operating Voltage Frequency Average Standby Current Draw Operational emperature Relative Humidity Gas Detected CO Alarm Level Low CO Alarm No Alarm Warm Up Time
13. re drapes in closets or areas that will block air flow to the alarm e DO NOT INSTALL ALARMS within 12 inches 30cm of opening windows exterior doors heating or return vents or other drafty areas or 6 15cm of the wall ceiling line e DO NOT INSTALL ALARMS within 5 feet 1 5m of any cooking appliance NOTE Older homes and manufactured homes may not be as air tight as newer homes Use caution when selecting an installation on outside walls and near windows INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Models 60 511 60 521 and 60 531 A N WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A MALFUNCTION OF THE ALARM AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY VAN WARNING CONNECT ONLY TO WIRING THAT CANNOT BE TURNED OFF BY A SWITCH OR GROUND FAULT PROTECTOR ONLY USE UL OR RECOGNIZED CONNECTORS ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE OR CANADIAN ELECTRIC CODE N Z N WARNING THESE ALARMS ARE DESIGNED TO BE MOUNTED ON A WALL OR CEILING 6 15CM FROM THE WALL CEILING LINE SEE WHERE TO AND NOT TO INSTALL CO ALARMS Follow the instructions for the unit you are installing 60 511 120 vAC Line Cord 1 Choose a wall location at least 6 inches below the ceiling for your CO alarm Make sure it is within easy reach for testing The alarm mounting location should be within five feet of an electrical outlet The power cord must be routed close to the wall Make sure a switch or ground fault interrupter CANNOT tu
14. rn off the electrical circuit to the outlet 2 Fasten the alarm to the wall using the two screw holes Route the cord so it is not too tight Plug in the transformer to the 120 vAC outlet and secure with a bracket A raceway is recommended to protect the line cord N Z N WARNING SHOCK HAZARD TURN OFF POWER BEFORE INSTALLING 60 521 120 vAC Direct Plug In 1 Remove the wall plate screw Plug in the alarm and fasten it to the wall plate using the wall plate screw 2 Turn on the breaker 60 531 120 vAC Hard Wire 1 Install the cover plate onto a 2 x 4 electrical box Wire nuts are not provided 2 Connect wire leads white to white and black to black 3 Fasten the alarm to the wall plate 4 Turn on the breaker TEST PROCEDURE AN Zi WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING TEST THE ALARM S OPERATION AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK N WARNING DO NOT attempt to test the alarm by any other means than by using the TEST RESET button DO NOT attempt to produce CO to test the alarm The TEST RESET button tests all functions of the alarm and is the ONLY safe way to be sure the alarm is working properly The alarm may be tested at any time after power is applied by pressing the TEST RESET button located on the front of the alarm The alarm is working properly if the GREEN indicator light changes color to RED and the horn sounds OPERATION Each SAFE T ALERT CO alarm is equipped with a self cleaning CO
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