TX-6310-01-1 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Manual
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1. The alarm automatically resets when CO is no longer detected The TX 6310 01 1 wireless CO alarm is Listed and compliant with the ANSI UL 2034 standard for CO alarms It is intended for residential indoor dwelling unit applications and other areas approved by the authority having jurisdiction AHJ It is not intended for use in industrial applications 2011 UTC Fire amp Security All rights reserved WARNING After seven years from initial power up this alarm will beep two times every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm Replace the alarm immediately It will not detect CO in this condition To help identify the date to replace the alarm an area has been reserved on the side of the alarm Write the replace by date seven years from power up with a permanent marker in the area provided Alarm location CO alarms should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas We recommend that you install an alarm on each level of your home When choosing your installation locations make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas If you install only one CO alarm in your home install it near bedrooms not in the basement or furnace room Place the alarm out of reach of children Under no circumstances should children be allowed to handle the CO alarm Figure 2 Recommended locations Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Living room Locations to avoid Improper location can aff2. Monoxide Alarm Procedure WARNING Activation of the CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide CO which can kill you 1 Operate the Test Hush button 2 Call your emergency services Fire Department or 911 PHONE NUMBER 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 4 After following steps 1 3 if the alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and to inspect for proper operation of equipment PHONE NUMBER If problems are identified during this inspection have the equip ment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturer s instruc tions or contact the manufacturer s directly for more information about CO safety and the equipment Make sure that motor vehicles are not or have not been operating in a garage attached or adja cent to the residence Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been corrected Never ignore the sound of the alarm If the alarm is sounding pressing the test hush button will terminate the a
3. carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion It is NOT designed to detect smoke fire or any other gas WARNING Carbon monoxide alarms are not smoke alarms This carbon monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and maintaining an appropriate number of smoke alarms in your home This CO alarm will not sense smoke fire or any poisonous gas other than carbon monoxide even though carbon monoxide can be generated by fire For this reason you must install smoke alarms to provide early warning of fire and to protect you and your family from fire and its related hazards Caution This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide at the sensor Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas WARNING This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards It is not suitable for installation in hazardous locations as defined in the National Electric Code The installation of this device should not be used as a substitute for proper installation use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems It does not prevent CO from occurring nor can it solve an existing CO problem WARNING This device is designed to protect individuals from acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure It may not fully safeguard indiv
4. tests the sounder RF communication test Tests the communication path with the control panel e CO alarm 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 Atthe 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 sens
5. that the control panel is in sensor test mode during sensor testing Alarm open condition does not restore e Make sure that the CO alarm condition has cleared at the CO alarm e Make sure that you are using a compatible control panel see Specifications below Specifications Compatible panels Simon XT firmware 1 4 or greater from UTC Fire amp Security Three AA batteries 1 5 VDC alkaline Duracell MN 1500 Duracell MX1500 Energizer E91 Power Battery type Required batteries Sensor Electrochemical Sensor life 7 years Frequency 319 5 MHz Supervisory interval 64 minutes Audible alarm Temporal 4 70 PPM 60 240 min 150 PPM 10 50 min 400 PPM 4 15 min 4 68 x 2 75 x 1 85 in 119 x 70 x 47 mm 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Alarm response times Dimensions Storage temperature Operating environment Temperature Relative humidity 40 to 100 F 4 4 to 37 8 C 10 to 95 noncondensing Regulatory information ANSI UL 2034 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC ID B4Z 929A CO ETL rating FCC compliance P N 466 2393 REV A ISS 14FEB11 Operation characteristics Table 1 Operation characteristics LED Display Alarm sound Unit s
6. CO is determined and that the appropriate repairs are made CO alarm have limitation Like any other electronic device CO alarms are not fool proof CO alarms have a limited operational life You must test your CO alarm weekly because it could fail to operate at any time If your CO alarm fails to test properly or if its self diagnostic test reveals a malfunction immediately have the unit replaced This alarm will not monitor CO levels while in an trouble condition CO alarm can only sense CO that reaches the unit s sensor It is possible that CO may be present in other areas without reaching the alarm The rate and ability with which CO reaches the alarm may be affected by e Doors or other obstructions e Fresh air from a vent an open window or other source CO being present on one level of the home and not reaching a CO alarm installed on a different level For example CO in the basement may not reach an alarm on the second level near the bedrooms For these reasons we recommend you provide complete coverage by placing a CO alarm on every level of the home CO alarms should not be used to detect the presence of natural gas methane propane butane or other combustible fuels Instruct children never to touch or otherwise interfere with the alarm Warn children of the dangers of CO poisoning P N 466 2393 REV A ISS 14FEB11 Important warning statements This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect
7. ds Trouble condition trouble beeps every 60 seconds Sensor test mode Trouble condition trouble beeps every 60 seconds This will silence the low battery audible chirp between 8 and 11 hours allowing for a more convenient time to replace the batteries Press the Test Hush button and release This will silence the end of life signal for up to three days After three days the unit will resume end of life chirps Hush mode will silence the alarm ten times or up to 30 days After 30 days the unit can no longer be hushed Replace the CO alarm immediately The unit will not respond to CO Replace batteries If condition continues unit has malfunctioned Replace immediately Unit will not respond to CO Replace batteries If condition continues unit has malfunctioned Replace immediately Unit will not respond to CO CO not detected Alarm for test purposes only Place alarm body back onto mounting plate If condition continues unit has malfunctioned Replace immediately Maintenance tips To keep your alarm in good working order e Perform a CO alarm test once a week see Normal CO alarm test on page 3 e Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust e Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor e Avoid spraying air fresheners hair spray paint or other aerosols near the alarm Sta
8. e to resolve the problem calmly Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves either by exiting the building or calling for assistance Also young children and household pets may be the first affected You should take extra precautions to protect high risk persons from CO exposure because they may experience ill effects from CO at levels that would not ordinarily affect a healthy adult Symptoms of CO poisoning The following common symptoms are related to CO poisoning and should be discussed with ALL members of the household Mild exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue often described as flu like symptoms e Medium exposure Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate e Extreme exposure Unconsciousness convulsions cardio respiratory failure death If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning consult your doctor immediately Conditions that can produce carbon monoxide e Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by e Outdoor ambient 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 e Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of
9. ect the sensitive electronic components in this alarm To avoid causing damage to the unit to provide optimum performance and to prevent unnecessary nuisance alarms e Do not install in kitchens garages or furnace rooms that may expose the sensor to substances that could damage or contaminate it e Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40 F 4 4 C or hotter than 100 F 37 8 C such as crawl spaces attics porches and garages e Do not install within 5 ft of heating or cooking appliances We recommend 15 ft to prevent nuisance alarms P N 466 2393 REV A ISS 14FEB11 e Do not install near vents flues chimneys or any forced unforced air ventilation openings Do not install on metal surfaces e Avoid mounting in areas with a large quantity of metal or electrical wires e Do not install near ceiling fans doors windows or areas directly exposed to the weather e 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 warning e Do not install near deep cell large batteries Large batteries have emissions that can cause the alarm to perform at less than optimum performance Do not obstruct the vents located on the alarm Do not place the alarm where drapes furniture or other objects block the flow of air to the vents Battery installation and replacement Note Place the control panel into s
10. ensor test mode prior to replacing the batteries If the control panel is not in sensor test mode during battery replacement an alarm tamper condition may be indicated To install or replace the batteries in this alarm 1 Slide the alarm body off of the mounting plate 2 If replacing batteries remove the old batteries and properly dispose of them as recommended by the battery manufacturer 3 Install the new batteries Note the polarity illustration in the battery compartment see Figure 3 below Figure 3 Batteries Battery compartment au a ae F EH EEE 4 Slide the alarm body back onto the mounting plate Note The mounting plate will not close if all three batteries are not installed 2 8 Figure 4 Sliding the alarm on the mounting plate Alarm mounting guide Alarm mounting guide 5 Perform a sensor RF test with the control panel See RF communication test on page 3 When replacing the batteries use one of the following approved brands e Duracell MN1500 or MX1500 e Energizer E91 Note For battery replacement information see interlogix com Use of a different battery may have a detrimental effect on the alarm operation Note Constant exposures to high or low humidity may reduce battery life After installing or changing the batteries reinstall your alarm Test your alarm by using the Test Hush button and check that the green Power LED is on Mounting the alarm Note Verif
11. exhaust fans e Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing for limited internal air e Vent pipe connection vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters e Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which amplify the above situations e Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace etc e Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near the ground e Car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home 6 8 What CO alarms can and cannot do CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of CO usually before a healthy adult would experience symptoms This early warning is possible however only if your CO alarm is located installed and maintained as described in this manual Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison long term exposures to low levels may cause symptoms as well as short term exposures to high levels This unit has a time weighted alarm the higher the level of CO present the sooner the alarm will be triggered This CO alarm can only warn you of the presence of CO It does not prevent CO from occurring nor can it solve an existing CO problem If your unit has alarmed and you ve provided ventilation by leaving your windows and doors open the CO buildup may have dissipated by the time help responds Although your problem may appear to be temporarily solved it is crucial that the source of the
12. iduals with specific medical conditions If in doubt consult a medical practitioner Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 PPM This carbon monoxide alarm requires a continuous supply of electrical power it will not work without power This alarm has not been investigated for carbon monoxide detection below 70 PPM P N 466 2393 REV A ISS 14FEB11 Contact information For servicing or contact information see interlogix com For residential consumers please contact your local security system installation company for product replacement service Product returns from security professionals and installers Before you can return any product to UTC Fire amp Security you must obtain a return material authorization RMA This applies to all product returns including warranty repair replacements non warranty repairs advance replacements and credit returns Security Customer Services Phone 888 437 3287 FAX 503 691 7566 Email Credits interlogix com You will need to have the product and following information ready e Original PO number not required for distribution partners SKU part number Serial number Manufacturing information Manufactured by Interlogix a UTC Fire and Security company 1275 Red Fox Road Arden Hills MN 55112 7 8 Alarm procedure 2533 7201 00 8 8 Carbon
13. ining or stripping floors or furniture painting or wall papering Using aerosols or adhesives WARNING Reinstall the CO alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection The following is a list of substances that at high levels can damage the CO sensor or cause temporary readings that are not CO readings Ethylene ethanol alcohol iso propanol benzene toluene ethyl acetate hydrogen hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide e Do not paint the unit Paint will seal the vents and interfere with proper sensor operation Move the CO alarm to a remote location to prevent possible damage or contamination of the sensor prior to performing any of the following P N 466 2393 REV A ISS 14FEB11 Also most aerosol sprays alcohol based products paint thinner solvent adhesive hair spray after shave perfume auto exhaust cold start and some cleaning agents 5 8 Information about carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide is a colorless odorless and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled CO inhibits the blood s capacity to carry oxygen Periodically review this alarm manual and discuss your CO alarm emergency procedure with all members of your family Never ignore a CO alarm A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels of CO CO alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of CO before an emergency before most people would experience symptoms of CO poisoning giving you tim
14. interlogix A UTC Fire amp Security Company TX 6310 01 1 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Manual Figure 1 Alarm features Red Alarm LED Green Power LED t Test Hush button Alarm sounder Attention Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner The TX 6310 01 1 CO alarm is only compatible with Simon XT panels with firmware v1 4 or higher Refer to the panel installation instructions for revision verification details It is currently not compatible with other control panels Please contact Technical Support for any questions regarding compatibility Description The TX 6310 01 1 wireless carbon monoxide CO alarm monitors the levels of CO gas and gives early warning when potentially dangerous levels exist It does not detect fire smoke or any other gas If a dangerous concentration of CO is detected by patented and field proven electrochemical sensor an LED indicator illuminates and an internal siren is activated in temporal 4 pattern The CO alarm also transmits an alarm signal to the control panel within 15 seconds of detecting dangerous concentration of CO gas The control panel activates its internal siren and reports the alarm condition to the central monitoring station if the system is monitored The CO alarm also detects low battery wall tamper and sensor end of life These trouble codes are transmitted to the control panel
15. larm If the CO condition that caused the alert in the first place continues the alarm will reactivate If the unit alarms again within six minutes it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become a dangerous situation P N 466 2393 REV A ISS 14FEB11
16. ning the unit into control panel memory Refer to the panel documentation for complete programming details To add the CO alarm to panel memory 1 Set the panel to program mode 2 Proceed to the Learn Add Sensors menu 3 Select the desired sensor number 4 Trip the wall tamper by removing the alarm body from the mounting plate 5 When the panel prompts you for sensor group number enter the appropriate group number based on the system panel 6 Atthe panel exit program mode 7 Place the alarm body back onto the mounting plate Note Each CO alarm is programmed with a unique ID when manufactured The unique ID is enrolled into the control panel 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 P N 466 2393 REV A ISS 14FEB11 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 e Normal CO alarm test Conducts an internal self test and
17. or 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 Atthe panel exit sensor test mode CO inspection and functional gas test for qualified service technicians only Note Consult the most recent version of NFPA 720 for more information regarding the requirement for functional testing of CO alarms and or your Local Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ 3 8 A canned CO testing agent must be used for the CO functional gas 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 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 UL approved 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 CO testing slit 6 The cont
18. rol panel will beep and display the number of RF packets received 7 Atthe 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 e Make sure the batteries are fully seated within the battery compartment and the polarity is correct e Make sure that all three batteries are installed e Check the battery voltage 1 5 VDC nominal per battery Control panel does not respond e Use the 60 401 RF Sniffer to make sure the CO alarm is sending messages for activation e Move or rotate the CO alarm position e Make sure the CO alarm is properly enrolled into the control panel e Make sure that you are using a compatible control panel see Specifications below 4 8 Tamper condition does not restore e Make sure the CO alarm body is properly installed on the mounting plate e Make sure there are no trouble indications at the CO alarm e Make sure that you are using a compatible control panel see Specifications below If a tamper alarm occurs e Make sure that you are using a compatible control panel see Specifications below e Make sure
19. tatus Control panel status Recommendation Normal operation Green Power None Normal DC Normal operating None LED flashes operation sensing condition every 30 no CO and with seconds good batteries Carbon monoxide Red Alarm LED Four quick beeps Alarm condition Alarm condition See Alarm procedure on page 8 alarm flashes with 5 seconds Dangerous beeps silence concentrations of repeating CO detected Low battery Red Alarm LED One quick beep Batteries need to be Trouble condition Replace all three AA batteries low battery hush flashes every every 60 replaced trouble beeps every 60 Press Test Hush button and release 60 seconds seconds seconds Red Alarm LED flashes two times every 30 seconds Alarm end of life indicator Red Alarm LED flashes every 30 seconds Trouble service alarm Red Alarm LED constantly on Error condition Test mode Red Alarm LED flashes with beeps Tamper Red Alarm LED flashes every 30 seconds Two quick beeps every 30 seconds One quick beep every 30 seconds Constant alarm Four quick beeps 5 seconds silence repeated once One quick beep every 30 seconds End of CO alarm life Unit is in trouble condition Very low battery or unit malfunction Normal operation when Test Hush button is pressed Unit is in tamper condition Trouble condition trouble beeps every 60 seconds Trouble condition trouble beeps every 60 secon
20. y RF performance prior to permanently mounting the alarm See RF communication test on page 3 The CO alarm can be wall mounted or ceiling mounted To mount the alarm 1 Slide the alarm body off of the mounting plate Place the mounting plate in the desired location and mark the location of the two mounting holes Orient the mounting plate vertically or horizontally as shown in the following figures Note The alarm can also be directly mounted to a single gang box Figure 5 Vertical mounting Mounting hole Alarm procedure label Mounting latch Mounting hole P N 466 2393 REV A ISS 14FEB11 Figure 6 Horizontal mounting Mounting latch Mounting hole Mounting hole Alarm procedure label 2 Insert the two screws provided and secure the mounting plate to the wall or ceiling surface If mounting in plasterboard or drywall drill a 3 16 in hole and use the plastic anchors provided 3 After the mounting plate is secured slide the alarm over the mounting plate see Figure 4 on page 2 Important labels provided Two labels have been provided that have important information on what to do in case of an alarm Add the phone number of your emergency service provider in the space provided Place one label next to the alarm after it is mounted and one label near a fresh air source such as a door or window Programming The following section provides a general guideline for programming lear
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