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1. For your information the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 reads as follows NFPA 72 2007 Edition Chapter 11 Section 11 5 1 Required Detection states the following 11 5 1 1 Where required by applicable laws codes or standards for a specific type of occupancy approved single and multiple station smoke CO alarms shall be installed as follows 1 In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms 2 Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area within 6 4m 21ft of any door to a sleeping room the distance measured along a path of travel 3 On every level of a dwelling unit including basements 4 On every level of a residential board and care occupancy small facility including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics 5 In the living area s of a guest suite 6 In the living area s of a residential board and care occupancy small facility 11 5 1 2 Where the area addressed in 11 5 1 1 2 is separated from the adjacent living areas by a door a smoke alarm shall be installed in the area between the door and the sleeping room and additional alarms shall be installed on the living area side of the door as specified by 11 5 1 1 and 11 5 1 3 11 5 1 3 In addition to the requirements of 11 5 1 1 1 through 11 5 1 1 3 where the interior floor area for a given level of a dwelling unit excluding garage areas is greater than 93m2 1000ft2 smoke alarms shall be installed per 11 5 1 3 1 and 11 5 1 3 2
2. GENTEX LISTED fl Smarter Vision GN 503 SERIES COMBINATION PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE amp CARBON MONOXIDE CO ALARM PHOTOELECTRIC TYPE SINGLE MULTIPLE STATION SMOKE ALARM AC POWERED WITH BATTERY BACK UP amp TANDEM WIRE CONNECTION AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of 12 months from the date of purchase or a maximum of 18 months from the date of manufacture Gentex warrants to you the original consumer purchaser that your smoke CO Alarm will be free from defects in workmanship materials and construction under normal use and service The CO sensor has a limited warranty period of 5 years from date of installation If a defect in workmanship materials or construction should cause your smoke CO Alarm to become inoperable within the warranty period Gentex will repair your smoke CO Alarm or furnish you with a new or rebuilt replacement smoke CO Alarm without charge to you except for postage required to return the smoke CO Alarm to us Your repaired or replacement smoke CO Alarm will be returned to you free of charge and it will be covered under this warranty for the balance of the warranty period This warranty is void if our inspection of your smoke CO Alarm shows that the damage or failure was caused by abuse misuse abnormal usage faulty installation improper maintenance or repairs other than those performed by us ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW INCLUDING IMPLIED WARR
3. are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association Inc Quincy MA 02169 2 550 0496 Pg 5 6 smoke from reaching a smoke alarm See Figures 6 and 7 for recommended mounting locations In insect infested areas If insects enter a smoke CO alarm s sensing chamber they may cause a nuisance alarm Get rid of the bugs before installing smoke CO alarms where bugs are a problem Near fluorescent light fixtures Electrical noise from nearby fluorescent light fixtures may cause a nuisance alarm Install smoke CO alarms and fluorescent lights on separate electrical circuits AX WARNING Never disconnect an AC smoke CO alarm to silence a nuisance alarm Open a window or fan the air around the device to remove the smoke The alarm will automatically turn off when the smoke in the air is completely gone Do not stand close to the device The sound produced by the smoke alarm is loud because it is designed to awaken you in an emergency Prolonged exposure to the horn at a close distance may be harmful to your hearing WHERE SMOKE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED DO NOT INSTALL THIS CO ALARM In garages kitchens furnace rooms or in any extremely dusty dirty or greasy areas Closer than 15 feet 4 6 meters from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source or fuel burning appliance like a water heater Within 5 feet 1 5 meters of any cooking appliance Near any type of diaper pails or
4. in garages or on screen porches Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources Check the draft hood on an operating furnace for a backdraft Look for cracks on furnace heat exchangers Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall Keep windows and doors open slightly If you suspect that CO is escaping into your home open a window or door Opening windows or doors can significantly reduce CO levels 550 0496 Pg 5 4 POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS Fuel burning appliances like portable heater gas or wood burning fireplace gas kitchen range or cooktop gas clothes dryer portable generators Damaged or insufficient venting corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe leaking chimney pipe or flue or cracked heat exchanger blocked or clogged chimney opening Improper use of appliance device operating a barbecue grill portable generator or vehicle in an enclosed area like a garage or screened porch or even your home Blocked chimney opening Figure 1 j Clogged chimney ms q f d P a Y eS a installed ki tchen Ope HN Portable 5 range or cooktop son rs foo 9 on iO heater 7 vent endosed area such N as the garage f Auto Gas or p exhaust wood fumes burning from fireplace N attached e Po Leaking DS chimney z pipe or flue dl LA LA Phas Corroded oF disconnected Cracked heat
5. re connect unit back to wire harness and push the reset button UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC UL 2034 WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM UL Standard UL 2034 requires residential smoke CO alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as described below CO levels are measured in part per million ppm of CO over time in minutes 550 0496 A UL 2034 Required Alarm Points If the smoke CO alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO THE DEVICE MUST ALARM BETWEEN 4 15 MINUTES If the smoke CO alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO THE DEVICE MUST ALARM BETWEEN 10 50 MINUTES If the smoke CO alarm is exposed to 70 ppm of CO THE DEVICE MUST ALARM BETWEEN 60 240 MINUTES The device is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of 30 ppm for 30 days WARNING Smoke CO alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat Since CO gas can not be seen or smelled never assume it is not present An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect a healthy adult after 4 hours of exposure at the same level may cause headache An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in a healthy adult after 35 minutes and could cause death after 2 hours NOTICE This device measures exposure to CO over time This device alarms if CO levels reach a certain minimum over an extended amount of time The device will go into alarm before the onset of symptoms in healthy adults It is important
6. Room In damp or very humid areas or next to bathrooms with showers The moisture in humid air can enter the sensing chamber as water vapor then cool and condense into droplets that cause a nuisance alarm Install smoke CO alarms at least 10 feet 3 meters away from bathrooms 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 smoke alarm Temperature limits for proper operation are 40 to 100 F 4 4 to 37 8 C In very dusty or dirty areas Dust and dirt can build up on the smoke alarm s sensing chamber and can make it overly sensitive or block openings to the sensing chamber and keep the smoke alarm from sensing smoke Near fresh air inlets returns or excessively drafty areas Air conditioners heaters fans fresh air intakes and returns can drive smoke away from smoke CO alarms making the devices less effective In dead air spaces at the top of a peaked roof or in the corners between ceilings and walls Dead air may prevent Figures 1 2 3 amp 4 are reprinted with permission from NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code Copyright 2002 National Fire Protection Association Quincy MA 02169 This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its entirety National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 72
7. alarm mode when tested replace the device immediately A WARNING If the alarm ever fails to test properly replace it immediately Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for replacement see Limited Warranty DO NOT stand close to the device when the alarm is sound ing Exposure at close range could result in hearing damage Never use exhaust from vehicle to test CO portion of alarm Exhaust may cause permanent damage to alarm and voids the warranty TO KEEP THE ALARM WORKING PROPERLY Test weekly as described in Weekly Testing Keep alarm cover clean using soft cloth DO NOT vacuum or use compressed air water cleaners or solvents to clean alarm Replace battery immediately if low battery warning is heard See Battery Installation section NOTICE DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the alarm DO NOT paint over the alarm Doing so may cause permanent damage Household cleaners aerosol chemicals and other contaminants can affect the sensor When using any of these materials near the alarm make sure the room is well ventilated The CO alarm is not washable DO NOT submerge the alarm in water Water can affect the sensor causing permanent damage If your home is being fumigated disconnect unit temporarily from wire harness and store where it will not be exposed to chemicals or fumes When fumigation is complete and all traces of fumes clear
8. improperly ventilated or malfunction CO levels can rise quickly CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient Air tight homes with added insulation sealed windows and other weatherproofing can trap CO inside EXPOSURE SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue Mild flu like symptoms Throbbing headache drowsiness confusion Medium rapid heart rate Convulsions unconsciousness heart and lung Extreme failure Exposure to carbon monoxide CO can cause brain damage and death SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with ALL household members AV WARNING Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others including people with cardiac respiratory or other health problems infants young children pregnant women and elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO People sensitive to CO should consult their doctors for advice on taking additional precautions FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM Carbon monoxide is an odorless invisible gas which often makes it difficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm A few factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO include House well ventilated before the investigator arrives Problem caused by backdrafting Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrive
9. interconnected should be interconnected within one family residence only otherwise nuisance alarms will occur when a smoke CO alarm in another living unit is tested NOTICE WHAT SMOKE CO ALARMS CANNOT DO Smoke CO alarms will not work without power A battery must be connected to the device to maintain proper operation if AC power supply is cut off by an electrical fire an open fuse or circuit breaker or for any other reason In the event of AC power failure the battery will supply power for a minimum of 24 hours Smoke CO alarms may not sense fire that starts where smoke cannot reach the units such as in chimneys in walls on roofs or on the other side of closed doors If bedroom doors are usually closed at night smoke CO alarms should be placed in each bedroom as well as in the common hallway between them Smoke CO alarms also may not sense a fire on another level of a residence or building For example a second floor device may not sense a first floor or basement fire Therefore smoke alarms should be placed on every level of a residence or building The horn in your device meets or exceeds current audibility requirements of Underwriters Laboratories However if the smoke CO alarm is located outside a bedroom it may not wake up a sound sleeper especially if the bedroom door is closed or only partly open If the device is located on a different level of the residence than the bedroom it is even less likely to awaken people slee
10. pipe water heater vent exchanger Figure 1 POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN HOME Transient CO Problems transient or on again off again CO problems can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances The following conditions can result in transient CO situations 1 Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor conditions such as Wind direction and or velocity including high gusty winds Heavy air in vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fresh 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 2 Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace 3 Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust close to the ground 4 Car idling in an open or closed garage or near a home 5 Portable generator used in an open or closed garage or near a home These conditions can come and go They are also hard to recreate during a CO investigation PLACEMENT OF SMOKE CO ALARMS THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED INACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION S STANDARD 72 National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269
11. walls and roofs can transfer heat and cold from outdoors making the air right next to them hotter or colder than the rest of the inside air These layers of hotter or colder air can prevent smoke from reaching a smoke CO alarm Therefore install devices in such units only on inside walls between 4 and 12 inches 10 and 30 cm from the ceiling If you are not sure about the insulation level in your mobile home or if you notice that the walls or ceiling are unusually hot or cold install the device on an inside wall Minimum protection requires one smoke CO alarm as close to the sleeping area as possible For better protection install one device in each room but first read the Locations to Avoid LOCATIONS TO AVOID Nuisance alarms are caused by placing smoke CO alarms where they will not operate properly To avoid nuisance alarms do not place smoke CO alarms In or near areas where combustion particles are normally present such as kitchens in garages where there are particles of combustion in vehicle exhausts near furnaces hot water heaters or gas space heaters Install smoke CO alarms at least 20 feet 6 meters away from kitchens and other areas where combustion particles are normally present In air streams passing by kitchens Figure 8 shows how a smoke CO alarm can be exposed to combustion particles in normal air movement paths and how to correct this situation Bedroom Air Inlet Figure 8 Incorrect Bedroom Living
12. 1 Approximately 10 COHb exposure at levels of 10 to 95 Relative Humidity RH 08 01 08 Pg 5 10 Product Installation Notes 550 0496 This page intentionally left blank Pg 5 11 Product Installation Notes This page intentionally left blank aes
13. 11 5 1 3 1 All points on the ceiling shall have a smoke alarm within a distance of 9 1m 30ft travel distance or shall have an equivalent of one smoke alarm per 46 5m2 500ft2 is evaluated by dividing the total interior square footage of floor area per level by 46 5m2 500ft2 11 5 1 3 2 Where dwelling units include great rooms or vaulted cathedral ceilings extending over multiple floors smoke alarms located on the upper floor that are intended to protect the aforementioned area shall be permitted to be considered as part of the lower floor s protection scheme used to meet the requirements of 11 5 1 3 1 The installation of additional alarms of either the smoke heat or CO type should result in a higher degree of protection Adding alarms to rooms that are normally closed off from the required alarms increases the escape time because the fire does not need to build to the higher level necessary to force smoke out of the closed room to the required alarms As a consequence it is recommended that the householder consider the installation of additional fire protection devices However it should be understood that NFPA 72 does not require additional snoke CO alarms over and above those called for in Figures 2 3 4 and 5 where required smoke CO alarms are shown Figure 2 Living room Recreation room Basement Indicates required smoke alarm Figure 2 ASMOKE CO ALARM MUST BE LOCATED ON EVERY LEVEL OF DWELLING UNIT INCLUDING BASEM
14. ANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLY ONLY FOR THE WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU GENTEX WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS DAMAGE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE USE OR REPAIR OF THIS SMOKE CO ALARM PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU If a defect in workmanship materials or construction should cause your Smoke CO Alarm to become inoperable within the warranty period you must return the smoke CO Alarm to Gentex postage prepaid You must also pack the smoke CO Alarm to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit You must also enclose a return address smoke CO Alarms returned for warranty service should be sent to Gentex Corporation 10985 Chicago Drive Zeeland MI 49464 If we receive a smoke CO Alarm in a damaged condition as the result of shipping we will notify you and you must file a claim with the Shipper THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Important Notice These materials have been prepared by Gentex Corporation Gentex for informational purposes only are necessarily summary and are not purported t
15. ENT WITHIN EACH SLEEPING ROOM AND OUTSIDE SLEEPING AREAS Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms The major threat from fire in a dwelling unit occurs at night when everyone is asleep Persons in sleeping areas can be threatened by fires in the remainder of the unit therefore smoke CO alarms are best located in each bedroom and between the bedroom areas and the rest of the unit as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 G A Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom Figure 3 ASMOKE CO ALARM MUST BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE SLEEPING AREA AND THE REST OF THE DWELLING UNIT AS WELL AS IN EACH BEDROOM In dwelling units with more than one bedroom area or with bedrooms on more than one floor more than one smoke CO alarm is required as shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Figure 4 IN DWELLING UNITS WITH MORE THAN ONE SLEEPING AREA A SMOKE CO ALARM MUST BE PROVIDED TO PROTECT EACH SLEEPING AREA IN ADDITION TO SMOKE CO ALARMS REQUIRED IN BEDROOMS 550 0496 Pg 5 5 In addition to smoke CO alarms outside of the sleeping areas and in each bedroom NFPA 72 requires the installation of a smoke alarm on each additional level of the dwelling unit including the basement These installations are shown in Figure 5 The living area smoke CO alarm should be installed in the living room or near the stairway to the upper lever or in both locations The basement smoke CO alarm should be installed in close proximity to the stairway lead
16. Guide on page 5 9 NOTE Tandem Interconnected Devices When testing one device the device that is activated will flash the red indicator light and sound its alarm horn All other units will sound the alarm horn with their red indicator lights remaining off FIRE PROTECTION PLAN WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE YOUR FAMILY SAFE FROM FIRES This smoke CO alarm can quickly alert you to the presence of smoke it cannot prevent fire The ultimate responsibility for fire protection rests solely on you Installing smoke CO alarms is just the first step in protecting your family from fires You also must reduce the chances that fires will start in your home and increase your chances of safely escaping if one does start To have an effective fire safety program a Install smoke CO alarms properly following the instructions in this manual Keep your units clean Test your smoke alarm weekly and maintain or replace it when it no longer functions As with any electronic product smoke CO alarms have a limited life it is recommended that smoke CO alarms be replaced when end of life signal sounds Smoke CO alarms that don t work cannot protect you b Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations Use smoking materials properly never smoke in bed Keep matches and cigarette lighters away from children Store flammable materials in proper containers and never use them near open flames or sparks Keep electrical appliances and cords in go
17. UND RED YELLOW OR FOR METAL BOXES BROWN YELLOW WIRE 2 WHITE ONLY NOTE RED YELLOW WIRE AND BROWN YELLOW WIRE The red yellow wire and brown yellow wire from the smoke CO alarm is for tandem connection only DO NOT USE AND DO NOT REMOVE INSULATION CAP UNLESS CONNECTING ANOTHER CO ALARM SMOKE CO ALARM OR SMOKE ALARM GN 503F ALARM WIRING DIAGRAM HOT CAUTION NEUT POWER RED YELLOW amp Figure 10 RED YEL BROWN YELLOW TANDEM LEGACY wire to be capped JANDEM New When notin use This wire is for af ALARM tandem connection 1 CONTACTS BRN YEL Hoo only DO NOT connect to any 1 accessory other circuit ALARM CONTACT SUPERVISION WIRES RATED LOAD RESISTIVE 1 0 AMP 24 VDC MAX TE SMOKE CO 0 5 AMP 125 VAC MAX ALARM 0 56 AMP 220 VAC MAX WIRING TWO OR MORE ALARMS Tandem Installation NOTE All smoke CO alarms in a tandem installation must be controlled by the same fuse or circuit breaker Otherwise tandem units will not operate Tandem will operate in the event of AC power failure if battery is connected to the smoke alarm LIMITATIONS A maximum of 12 smoke CO alarms GN 503 may be connected together Do not exceed 125 feet between each device Do not exceed 1125 feet between first and last smoke CO alarm 550 0496 Pg 5 7 NOTE A maximum of 12 smoke CO alarms of GN 503 with the Use red yellow wire to tandem interconnect GN 503 alarms to relay opti
18. alarm operation for a minimum of 24 hours HOW THE SMOKE CO ALARM WORKS GENERAL INFORMATION SMOKE ALARM The GN 503 Series alarm operates on the photoelectric light scatter principle for the smoke sensor and electrochemical sensing principal for the CO sensor The device s sensing chamber houses a light source and a light sensor For smoke detection the darkened sensing chamber is exposed to the atmosphere and designed to permit optimum smoke entry from any direction while rejecting light from outside the smoke CO alarm The light source is an infrared invisible LED which pulses every 30 seconds to detect smoke The light sensor is a photodiode matched to the light frequency of the LED light source Under normal conditions the light generated by the pulsing infrared LED is not seen by the light sensor as it is positioned out of the direct path of the light beam When smoke enters the sensing chamber light from the pulsing LED light source is reflected by the smoke particles onto the photodiode light sensor At the first sighting of smoke the device is put into a pre alarm mode This is indicated by a rapidly flashing red LED on the face of the smoke CO alarm Once the light sensor confirms smoke for 2 consecutive pulses inside the chamber the light sensor produces the signal necessary to trigger the device and sound the electronic horn GENERAL INFORMATION CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM NOTICE CO problems can occur at any time W
19. andem MUST get their power from the INDICATOR DEVICE ALARMS same circuit that is all smoke alarms in tandem must be SMOKE FOR controlled by the same fuse or circuit breaker INDICATOR FUNCTIONAL After installation to verify proper working conditions all horns must TEST sound in this system CO INDICATOR When tandem interconnecting GN 503 Series to additional GN 503 Series or CO1209 Series and the smoke alarm horn sounds but NOTE Remove dust cover before operating smoke CO alarm are not synchronized and the CO horn does not sound the red yellow wire has been used Use brown yellow wire 5 Press and release button for self test feature Results of test Alarm is silent Smoke CO Alarm is in good working condition 550 0496 Pg 5 8 1 Chirp Low battery Replace battery following instructions in Battery Installation Section 2 Chirps Smoke CO Alarm has become dirty or defective or there is a large influx of CO Clean refer to Maintenance Section or warranty return 3 Chirps Smoke CO Alarm is at end of life and must be replaced SHECERUT amp TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Supply house power to the smoke CO alarm green indicator will be on The red indicator light should flash approximately every 15 30 seconds showing that unit is operating properly 2 If red light is not flashing or the green LED is not on Check that AC power is working Check that the battery is installed Push test button Alarm will go into self test
20. ate terminal is aligned correctly terminal on o battery to terminal on alarm metal contact and terminal on CO ALARM battery to terminal on the alarm metal contact 4 Rotate battery into drawer and close drawer Note the battery drawer will not close if the battery is installed incorrectly 5 Slide battery drawer shut until it is snapped into place a 5 6 Use only Duracell MN 1604 battery with the GN 503 Series ee smoke CO alarm Available at many retail stores COALARHS os Push test button to verify battery operation OR SMOKE ALRMS NOTE Units with battery back up will not provide power or transmit an alarm to other AC only units in the event of an AC power failure All battery back up units in tandem with good batteries will operate normally during an AC power failure a minimum of 24 hours Wworwoata TO ADDITIONAL 7 1 Run a minimum of 16 gauge 3 conductor cable plus ground 4 wires to the first junction box from a power supply and between all smoke CO alarms that are to be connected together Use UL Listed Class 1 wire Power limited cable for multiple tandem connections are available at many commercial electrical retail Figure 12 stores NOTE When using both tandem connections 4 conductor cable plus ground 5 wires will be used 2 Make wire connections to the supplied plug in connector as follows black to black white to white 3rd conductor to the red yellow wire for legacy Gentex products o
21. ay not awaken all sleeping individuals and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awak ened by the alarm sound or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted WHAT THIS SMOKE CO ALARM CAN DO This smoke CO alarm is designed to sense smoke entering its sensing chamber It does not sense heat or flames When properly located installed and maintained this snoke CO alarm is designed to provide early warning of developing fires at a reasonable cost This device monitors the air and when it senses smoke activates its built in alarm horn It can provide precious time for you and your family to escape from your residence before a fire spreads Such an early warning however is possible only if the smoke CO alarm is located installed and maintained as specified in this User s Manual This smoke CO alarm is designed for use within single residential living units only that is it should be used inside a single family home or one apartment of a multi family building In a multi family building the device may not provide early warning for residents if it is placed outside of the residential units such as on outside porches in corridors lobbies basements or in other apartments In multi family buildings each residential unit should have smoke CO alarms to alert the residents of that unit Devices designed to be
22. ay not be light is not flashing Unit will not go into test mode when reset button is pressed Contact licensed electrical technician for lequipment inspection service immediately receiving power INO AC and no battery in device Alarm sounds 2 quick Clean refer to Maintenance Section lor warranty return Device has become dirty or defective END OF LIFE SIGNAL Device Contact Gentex Corporation for replacement information Low or no battery in Replace battery refer red light is not flashing device to Battery Installation and alarm chirps once AC is powering Section or return to levery 30 seconds device manufacturer Contact Gentex Device is not Corporation for lash and device does operating properly replacement not go into test mode information Contact Gentex Corporation for replacement information Smoke portion of device is not operating properly Only CO portion of device is operating Any questions that are not answered within this manual call Gentex Corporation at 1 800 436 8391 550 0496 Pg 5 9 MAINTENANCE DO NOT open smoke CO alarm for cleaning IF SMOKE CO ALARM IS OPENED PRODUCT WARRANTY BECOMES VOID CAUTION If the device does not work properly do not try and fix it yourself This will void your warranty See To Return a Smoke CO Alarm for instructions to return smoke alarms that do not operate properly DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF Gentex recommends CO alarm
23. electric smoke alarm and electrochemical carbon monoxide CO alarm for use as an evacuation device in all dwelling units The device has a solid state piezo signal to warn and alert the household to the presence of threatening smoke and carbon monoxide Your combination smoke CO alarm is designed to detect the smoke that results from an actual fire or carbon monoxide gas Consequently it is uncommon for household smoke such as cigarette smoke or normal cooking smoke to cause an alarm BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION A Dangers Warnings Cautions and Notices alert you to important operating procedures or to potentially hazardous situations Pay special attention to these items WARNING This combination photoelectric smoke CO alarm is listed for use in single family and multi family residences along with hotels motels and other commercial residential occupancies This CO alarm will only indicate the presence of increased levels of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Increased levels of carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas This combination smoke CO alarm must receive continuous 120VAC 60Hz pure sine wave electrical power battery is meant for emergency back up only In order for the emergency battery back up to work a new battery must be properly installed see BATTERY INSTALLATION section NEVER ignore your combination smoke CO alarm if it sounds Refer to IF YOUR SMOKE CO ALARM SOUNDS section for more informati
24. fe safety MOUNTING LOCATION This smoke CO alarm can be mounted on a ceiling or wall with equal efficiency in either location Ceiling location smoke CO alarm should be mounted as close as possible to the center of a hallway or room If this is not possible the edge of the smoke CO alarm should be at least 4 inches from any wall Wall location locate the top of the smoke CO alarm at least 4 inches and not more than 12 inches from the ceiling MOUNT ON CEILING AT LEAST 4 10 CM FROM WALL Figure 6 MOUNT ON WALL NO MORE THAN 12 30 CM FROM CEILING AALA BEENS SPACE AT LEAST 4 10 CM BEST LOCATION FROM CEILING CD ACCEPTABLE LOCATION Figure 6 RECOMMENDED SMOKE CO ALARM MOUNTING LOCATIONS HORIZONTAL Figure 7 DISTANCE FROM PEAK Figure 7 RECOMMENDED SMOKE CO ALARM LOCATION IN ROOMS WITH SLOPED GABLED OR PEAKED CEILINGS The placement of the smoke CO alarm is critical if maximum speed of fire detection is desired Thus a logical location for a smoke alarm is the center of the ceiling At this location the device is closest to all areas of the room WHERE ALARMS SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN MOBILE HOMES In mobile homes built after about 1978 that were designed and insulated to be energy efficient smoke CO alarms should be installed as described in the section above In older mobile homes that have little or no insulation compared to today s standards uninsulated metal outside
25. for life insurance Though these devices warn against increasing CO levels Gentex Corporation does not warrant or imply in any way that they will protect lives from CO poisoning Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives Smoke CO alarms have a limited life Although the device and all of its components have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable as possible any of these parts could fail at any time Therefore you must test your smoke CO alarm weekly Smoke CO alarms are not foolproof Like all other electrical devices smoke CO alarms have limitations They can only detect CO that reaches their sensors They may not give early warning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming from a remote part of the home away from the alarm NOTICE smoke CO alarms may not alarm when a large influx of CO is introduced into the house An example of a possible source of a large in rush of CO is a generator running in an attached enclosed garage and the door to the connected residence is opened A WARNING WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO WHAT IS CO Carbon Monoxide CO is an invisible odorless tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not burn completely or are exposed to heat usually fire Electrical appliances typically do not produce CO These fuels include wood coal charcoal oil natural gas gasoline kerosene and propane Common appliances are often sources of CO If they are not properly maintained are
26. hen fully powered the device samples the air and takes a new reading about every 30 seconds A microchip inside the unit stores each reading and remembers the levels of CO it has been exposed to over time The CO portion of the smoke CO alarm will sound when it has been exposed to a critical level of CO measured in parts per million or ppm within a specified time measured in minutes This CO alarm features a permanently installed sensor an indicator light and an 85dBA temporal 4 alarm horn It also has a reset feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn If critical levels of CO remain the alarm will re activate and sound NOTICE MALFUNCTION WARNING This unit performs a self diagnostic test If the alarm malfunctions it should be replaced immediately See IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY for more information HOW TO TELL IF THE SMOKE CO ALARM IS WORKING PROPERLY Your device is provided with an alarm horn and flashing red Light Emitting Diode LED indicator which flashes every 15 30 seconds and a green AC power on LED and red LED for CO Test button function when test button is pressed the full operation of the light source light sensor and CO sensor circuit are verified and will initiate an alarm 550 0496 Pg 5 2 If the battery is low or missing a chirp will be emitted If the smoke CO alarm is malfunctioning two chirps will sound If AC power fails the green LED will turn off Reference Troubleshooting
27. his is only possible if the devices are properly located installed and maintained as described in this manual Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges This device is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane 500 ppm Butane 300 ppm Heptane 500 ppm Ethyl Acetate 200 ppm Isopropyl Alcohol 200 ppm and Carbon Dioxide 5000 ppm Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million Audible Alarm 85dBA minimum at 10 feet 3 meters TO RETURN AN ALARM Should you experience problems with your smoke CO alarm proceed as follows 1 Turn off electrical power to the smoke CO alarm 2 Twist the smoke CO alarm counter clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate 3 Unplug the connector from the back of the smoke CO alarm Do not remove the wire connection leave the connector for your replacement smoke CO alarm 4 Remove battery from smoke CO alarm Do not ship smoke CO alarm with battery still in battery drawer 5 Carefully pack the manufacturer cannot be responsible for consequential damage and return to the manufacturer Include complete details as to exact nature of difficulties being experienced and date of installation 6 Return to Gentex Corporation 10985 Chicago Drive Zeeland Michigan 49464 Prior to returning call Gentex at 800 436 8391 or e mail FP_RMA gentex com to obtain a RMA Number from our return department
28. ing to the floor above Where installed on an open joisted ceiling the smoke CO alarm should be placed on the bottom of the joists The smoke CO alarm should be positioned relative to the stairway so as to intercept smoke coming from a fire in the basement before the smoke enters the stairway Figure 5 2 2 Bedroom Bedroom Figure 5 ASMOKE CO ALARM MUST BE LOCATED ON EACH LEVEL IN ADDITION TO EACH BEDROOM IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION NFPA states the following for replacement of smoke CO alarms NFPA 720 2009 Edition Chapter 8 Section 8 10 2 states Smoke CO alarms shall be replaced when either the end of life signal is activated or the manufacturer s replacement date is reached Alarms shall also be replaced with they fail to respond to operability tests Smoke CO alarms should be replaced when end of life signal sounds why Dust dirt and other environmental contaminants can affect your smoke alarm over a prolonged period Fast changing industry consensus standards and codes on all smoke alarms make it advisable to periodically upgrade your smoke alarm to maximize life safety Assurance that your smoke alarm needs are kept abreast with the constantly improving electronic technology Smoke alarms are recognized as one of the lowest cost ways to protect dwelling inhabitants against the danger of fire s It makes good common sense to periodically replace and update your smoke alarm that contributes so much to li
29. ises or move away from the fresh air until the emergency responder has arrived the premise has been aired out and the smoke CO alarm remains in normal condition 4 After following steps 1 3 if the smoke CO alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances as well as inspect for proper operation 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 manufacturers directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence Write down the number of a qualified appliance technician here A WARNING ALARM MOVE TO FRESH AIR If you hear the smoke CO alarm horn and the red light is flashing move everyone to a source of fresh air DO NOT unplug the alarm Alarms have various limitations See General Limitations of smoke CO Alarms for details USING THE RESET FEATURE A WARNING The reset feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem ALWAYS check your home for a potential problem after any alarm Failure to do so can result in injury or death NEVER remove the battery from your a
30. larm to silence the horn use the reset feature Removing the battery removes your protection See If Your smoke CO Alarm Sounds for details on responding to an alarm The reset feature is intended to reset the CO alarm while the problem is corrected IT WILL NOT CORRECT A CO PROBLEM While the alarm has been reset the device will continue to monitor the air for the presence of CO When CO reaches alarm levels the alarm will sound a temporal 4 horn pattern 4 beeps a pause 4 beeps a pause etc Press the reset button until the horn becomes silent The initial reset cycle will last approximately 5 minutes NOTE After initial 5 minute reset cycle the alarm will re evaluate present CO levels and respond accordingly If CO levels remain potentially dangerous or increase to higher levels the alarm will sound again While the alarm is silenced If the smoke CO alarm Is silent for only 5 minutes then the alarm sounds again If the smoke CO alarm Remains silent after the reset button has been pressed TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This means CO levels are still potentially dangerous This means CO levels are dropping OF CO POISONING EVACUATE your home and call 911 or the Fire Department If not press the reset button Smoke CO alarm goes back into alarm 5 minutes after the reset button was pressed CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation Green light is OFF Red pevice m
31. mode Check the connector plug and wire connections NOTE Be sure you turn off power before checking wire connections If the power supply and wiring check out but the red light does not flash or the green LED is still off return the unit to the manufacturer See TO RETURN AN ALARM 3 When powering up devices in a tandem installation and all the alarms sound immediately inspect all devices for a solid green LED Verify wiring of units if wiring checks and problem remains the devices with flashing red LED are the trouble units and should be replaced 4 If smoke CO alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dust and can not be cleaned avoid nuisance alarms by replacing device IF YOUR SMOKE CO ALARM SOUNDS Actuation of the smoke CO alarm temporal 4 tone indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can kill you If the device alarm sounds do not ignore the unit IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS 1 Operate the Test Reset button While the alarm has been reset the device will continue to monitor the air for the presence of CO If the alarm sounds again after 5 minutes there are CO levels that are potentially dangerous 2 Call emergency services fire department or 911 Write the number of your local emergency service here apoy 3 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door or window Meet at prearranged meeting place after leaving the house Verify all persons are accounted for Do not re enter prem
32. o serve as legal advice and should not be used as such Gentex makes no rep resentations and warranties express or implied that these materials are complete and accurate up to date or in compliance with all relevant local state and federal laws regulations and rules The materials do not address all legal considerations as there is inevitable uncertainty regarding interpretation of laws regulations and rules and the application of such laws regulations and rules to particular fact patterns Each person s activities can differently affect the obligations that exist under applicable laws regulations or rules Therefore these materials should be used only for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice Gentex will not be responsible for any action or failure to act in reliance upon the information contained in this material GENTEX CORPORATION 10985 CHICAGO DRIVE ZEELAND MI 49464 550 0496 A PHONE 1 800 436 8391 www gentex com GENTE X GN 503 SERIES SIGNALING COMBINATION PHOTOELECTRIC A Smarter Vision LISTED SMOKE amp CARBON MONOXIDE CO ALARM PHOTOELECTRIC TYPE SINGLE MULTIPLE STATION SMOKE ALARM AC POWERED WITH BATTERY BACK UP amp TANDEM WIRE CONNECTION AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Installation Instructions Owner s User s Information Manual READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE INTRODUCTION GN 503 SERIES The GN 503 Series combination photo
33. od working order and do not overload electrical circuits Keep stoves fireplaces chimneys and barbecue grills grease free and make sure they are properly installed away from combustible materials Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles away from combustible materials Do not allow rubbish to accumulate Do not leave small children home alone c Develop a family escape plan and practice it with your entire family especially small children Draw and post a floor plan of your home and find two ways to exit from each room There should be one way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door Teach children what the smoke CO alarm signal means and that they must be prepared to leave the residence by themselves if necessary Show them how to check to see if doors are hot before opening them how to stay close to the floor and crawl if necessary and how to use the alternate exit if the door is hot and should not be opened Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from your house and make sure that all your children understand that they should go and wait for you if there is a fire Hold fire drills at least every 6 months to make sure that everyone even small children know what to do to escape safely Know where to go to call the fire department from outside your residence Provide emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers and teach your family to use this equipment properly d Bedro
34. om doors should be closed while sleeping if a smoke CO alarm is installed in the bedroom They act as a barrier against heat and smoke WHAT TO DO IF THERE IS A FIRE IN YOUR HOME If you have prepared family escape plans and practiced them with your family you have increased their chances of escaping safely Review the following rules with your children when you have fire drills so everyone will remember them in a real fire emergency If alarm should sound a Don t panic stay calm Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remembering what you have practiced b Get out of the house following a planned escape route as quickly as possible Do not stop to collect anything or to get dressed c Open doors carefully only after feeling to see if they are hot Do not open a door if it is hot use an alternate escape route d Stay close to the floor smoke and hot gases rise e Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth wet if possible and take short shallow breaths f Keep doors and windows closed unless you open them to escape g Meet at your prearranged meeting place after leaving the house h Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside your house Give the address and your name i Never re enter a burning building Contact your local Fire Department for more information on making your home safer from fires and about preparing your family s escape plans NOTE Current studies have shown smoke CO alarms m
35. on F may be tandem interconnected Gentex legacy products Legacy products include 9120 9123 Wire used for interconnection shall be in accordance with article Series 7100 7103 Series 710CS 713CS Series 7109CS 7139CS 760 of the latest edition of National Electrical Code NFPA 70 and Series GN 200 GN 203 Series and GN 300 GN 303 Series must not exceed a resistance of 10 ohms Use brown yellow wire to tandem interconnect GN 503 Series Figure 11 alarms to additional GN 503 Series and CO1209 Series LIMITATIONS If the red yellow wire is used to interconnect the GN 503 Series to Tandem Wiring Diagram _ _ piscomect Maximum of 12 additional GN 503 Series and CO1209 Series the units will not be fener YT SMOKE smoke CO alarms tandem interconnected The brown yellow MUST be used l ALARM may be connected Do not tandem using both the red yellow wire and brown yellow i AENA together Do not wire Only 1 tandem interconnect wire is needed between units i i exceed 125 feet CAUTION Failure to observe any of the conditions set forth may f between each cause system malfunction and damage to the device smoke CO alarm atl a aa Do not exceed BATTERY INSTALLATION i COALARM 1125 feet between 1 Locate side mounted battery drawer Ign the first and last 2 Open battery drawer by firmly pulling on side lip then sliding 1 9 smoke CO alarm battery drawer open i 3 Insert battery into drawer terminal side first Take care to make SE sure the appropri
36. on Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Test this device once a week If the device ever fails to test correctly replace immediately If the device is not working properly it can not alert you to a problem This product is intended for use in indoor locations of family dwelling units It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards Individuals with medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm For additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician MODELS SEE BACK OF SMOKE CO ALARM FOR EXACT MODEL GN 503 iarras 120VAC 60Hz with temporal horn These units produce a temporal audible alarm for smoke alarm notification Per NFPA 72 the American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal as defined in ANSI 3 41 is required whenever the intended response is to evacuate the building OPTIONS F 1 Form A 1 Form C Auxiliary Relay ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING VOLTAGE 120VAC 60Hz OPERATING CURRENT 0 045 amps OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE 40 F to 100 F ALARM HORN RATING 85dBA at 10 feet NOTICE In the event AC Power fails a 9VDC battery will provide proper
37. ping in the bedroom In such cases the National Fire Protection Association recommends that the smoke CO alarms be interconnected so that a unit on any level of the residence will sound an alarm loud enough to awaken sleepers in closed bedrooms This can be done by employing a systematic approach by interconnecting smoke CO alarms together or by using radio frequency transmitters and receivers All types of smoke CO alarm sensors have limitations No type of device can sense every kind of fire every time These types of fires include 1 Fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire for example when a person s clothes catch on fire while cooking 2 Fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the smoke CO alarm due to a closed door or other obstruction 3 Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupant s egress is blocked even with properly located smoke CO alarms 550 0496 Pg 5 3 In general smoke CO alarms may not always warn you about fires caused by violent explosions escaping gas improper storage of flammable materials or arson NOTICE This smoke CO alarm is not designed to replace special purpose fire detection and alarm systems necessary to protect persons and property in non residential buildings such as warehouses or other large industrial or commercial buildings It alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems designed to protect individuals in ho
38. r the brown yellow wire for new The red yellow wire or brown yellow wire should be stripped to make the connection Connect ground wire between metal outlet boxes 4 WIRE CABLE MOUNTING PLATE amp SMOKE CO ALARM 120VAG 1 Lace the connector through the provided mounting plate and secure the plate to the junction box 2 Plug the wire connector into the smoke CO alarm base Figure 11 4th UNINSULATED WIRE EARTH RED YELLOW W GROUND FOR 3 Place device up to mounting plate rotating it clockwise until BROWN YELLOW WIRE METAL BOXES ONLY device firmly snap locks into place Keep smoke alarm parallel to NOTES ON TANDEM INTERCONNECTING MODELS the mounting plate so tabs on plate seat correctly into device DO NOT connect Gentex Smoke Alarms to other manufacturers 4 Remove dust cover after all construction is complete Dust smoke alarms cover must be removed prior to power being supplied to the A maximum of 18 compatible smoke heat smoke CO alarm If the dust cover is not removed operation of CO and or combination smoke CO alarms may be interconnected smoke CO alarm will be inhibited No more than 12 of the 18 can be smoke alarms per NFPA72 No more than 12 Gentex model GN 503 or GN 503F may be Figure 14 PUSH BUTTON connected in tandem FOR SELF TEST No more than 6 Gentex LEGACY products with Form A Form C PUSH BUTTON contacts may be connected in tandem POWER ON AND HOLD UNTIL All units connected in t
39. receptacle Near animal litter boxes cages or kennels In extremely humid areas This alarm should be at least 10 feet 3 meters from a bath or shower sauna humidifier vaporizer dish washer laundry room utility room or other source of high humidity In areas where temperature is colder than 40 F 4 C or hotter than 100 F 38 C These areas include non air conditioned crawl spaces unfinished attics uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings porches and garages In turbulent air like near ceiling fans heat vents air conditioners fresh air returns or open windows Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors In direct sunlight In outlets covered by curtains or other obstruction A WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES This smoke CO alarm is designed for use inside a single or multi family dwelling It is not meant to be used in common lobbies hallways or basements of multi family buildings unless working alarms are also installed in each family living unit Smoke CO alarms in common areas may not be heard from inside individual family living units This smoke CO alarm is not a suitable substitute for complete detection systems in places which house many people like hotels or dormitories unless a smoke CO alarm is also placed in each unit DO NOT use this smoke CO alarm in warehouses industrial or commercial buildings special purpose non residential buildings or airplanes This smoke CO ala
40. rm is specifically designed for residential use and may not provide adequate protection in non residential applications AX WARNING Never disconnect an AC CO alarm to silence a nuisance alarm Open a window or fan the air around the CO alarm The alarm will automatically turn off when the CO in the air is completely gone Do not stand close to the CO alarm The sound produced by the CO alarm is loud because it is designed to awaken you in an emergency Prolonged exposure to the horn at a close distance may be harmful to your hearing INSTALLATION GN 503 SERIES NOTICE New Construction DO NOT attach smoke CO alarm head until AFTER sanding painting and other dust creating situations are finished and cleaned up WIRING GENERAL 1 Use U L Listed cable with Class 1 insulation 2 Observe local code requirements Use box connector to anchor cable to outlet box 3 Metal outlet boxes must be grounded to earth ground 4 NOTICE Use only Duracell MN 1604 battery with the GN 503 Series smoke CO alarms Available at many retail stores Use brown yellow wire to tandem interconnect GN 503 Series alarms to additional GN 503 Series and CO1209 Series DO NOT USE RED YELLOW TO INTERCONNECT GN 503 SERIES AND CO1209 SERIES If the red yellow is used to interconnect the GN 503 Series to additional GN 503 Series and CO1209 Series the units will not be tandem interconnected The brown yellow MUST be used AX WARNING Turn off electricity to pre
41. s it may be difficult to locate the source of CO Gentex Corporation shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide CO investigation or service call HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY A smoke CO alarm is an excellent way of protection It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm before carbon monoxide CO levels become threatening for average healthy adults NOTICE A smoke CO alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning Clean chimneys and flues yearly Keep them free of debris leaves and nests for proper air flow Also have a professional check for rust and corrosion cracks or separations These conditions can prevent proper air movement and cause backdrafting Never cap or cover a chimney in any way that would block air flow Test and maintain all fuel burning equipment annually Many local gas or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for a nominal fee Make regular visual inspections of all fuel burning appliances Check appliances for excessive rust and scaling Also check the flame on the burner and pilot lights The flame should be blue A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present Keep the blower door on the furnace closed Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel burning appliances Make sure appliances are vented to the outside Do not grill or barbecue indoors
42. s be tested a minimum of once a week The test feature of your CO alarm accurately simulates CO conditions and tests the CO alarm s functions as required by Underwriters Laboratories CAUTION Never use an open flame of any kind to test your device You may ignite and damage the smoke CO alarm as well as your home The test feature of your smoke CO alarm accurately simulates smoke conditions and tests the device s functions as required by Underwriters Laboratories NOTICE Do not cover tape or otherwise block the openings of your smoke CO alarm These openings are designed to allow air to pass through your smoke CO alarm thus sampling the air around the smoke CO alarm NOTICE Smoke CO alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated by a nationally recognized testing laboratory and found suitable for that purpose FAILURE TO REGULARLY CLEAN THIS SMOKE CO ALARM WILL RESULT IN FALSE ALARMS A BUILD UP OF DUST CREATES AN OBSCURATION THAT SIMULATES SMOKE THIS MEANS THE UNIT WILL GO INTO ALARM WITHOUT A FIRE CONDITION WEEKLY TESTING Press the test reset button on the alarm until the alarm sounds During testing the device will simulate a smoke condition in the alarm followed by an electrical test of the CO sensor LED s will flash to indicate testing The alarm sequence should last 10 20 seconds If the device does not alarm make sure it is fully operational If the device still does not go into
43. sure about your inverter or UPS type please consult with the manufacturer to verify This smoke CO alarm will not sense carbon monoxide that does not reach the sensor This device will only sense CO at the sensor CO may be present in other areas Doors or other obstruc tions may affect the rate at which CO reaches the alarm For this reason if sleeping room doors are usually closed at night we recommend you install an alarm in each sleeping room and in the hallway of each sleeping area Smoke CO alarms may not sense CO on another level of the residence For example an alarm on the second floor near the bedrooms may not sense CO in the basement For complete coverage it is recommended that an alarm be installed on each level Smoke CO alarms may not be heard The alarm decibel rating meets or exceeds current UL Standards of 85dBA at 10 feet 3 meters However if the device is installed outside the sleeping area it may not awaken a sound sleeper one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages This is especially true if the door is closed or only partially open Even persons who are awake may not hear the sounding alarm if the sound is blocked by distance or closed doors Noise from traffic stereo radio television air conditioner or other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn This device is not intended for people who are hearing impaired Smoke CO alarms are not a substitute
44. tels and motels dormitories hospitals or other health and supervisory care and retirement homes Please refer to NFPA 101 The Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 for smoke alarm requirements for fire protection in buildings not defined as households Installing smoke CO alarms may make you eligible for lower insurance rates but smoke CO alarms are not a substitute for insurance Home owners and renters should continue to insure their lives and property NOTICE GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE CO ALARMS This smoke CO alarm is intended for all dwelling units It is not intended for use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA requirements for carbon monox ide detectors must be met Smoke CO alarms may not awaken all individuals If children and others do not readily awaken to the sound of the smoke CO alarm or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in the event of an emergency Smoke CO alarms will not work without power This smoke CO alarm requires a continuous supply of power Smoke CO alarms for solar or wind energy users and battery back up power systems AC powered smoke CO alarms should only be operated with true or pure sine wave inverters Operating this device with most battery powered UPS uninterruptible power supply products or square wave or quasi sine wave inverters will damage the alarm If you are not
45. to have early notification of a potential hazard while still having the ability to react in time In many reported cases of CO exposure victims may be aware that they were not feeling well but became disoriented and could no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help NOTE Healthy adults may not experience any symptoms of CO exposure when the device alarms however infants young children pregnant women elderly people people with cardiac respiratory or other health related issues may be more quickly and severely affected by CO exposure If even mild symptoms of CO poisoning consult a medical professional immediately Standards Underwriters Laboratories Inc Single and Multiple Station carbon monoxide alarms UL 2034 For your information the UL 2034 Standard reads as follows Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL 2034 Section 1 1 2 Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as but not limited to exhaust from internal combustion engines abnor mal operation from fuel fired appliances and fireplaces CO alarms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure This alarm monitors the air at the device and is designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening This allows precious time to leave the house and correct the problem T
46. vent SHOCK and damage to smoke CO alarm Be sure the power line to the smoke CO alarm is not controlled by any on off switch or other type of switch other than a fuse or circuit breaker NOTICE Ensure that all fluorescent lighting fixtures are properly grounded NOTE The wiring to be used shall be in accordance with the provi sions of Article 210 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Wire installation should be performed only by a licensed electrician MOUNTING OUTLET BOX Use a 2 x 3 switch box or a 4 square or octagon junction box Mount a box for each smoke CO alarm If wall mounting is desired be sure the box screws are oriented to upper right and lower left corners Be sure to use supplied Mounting Plate WIRING ONE ALARM 1 Run a minimum of 16 gauge 2 conductor cable plus ground 3 wires to the junction box from a power supply Smoke CO alarms shall be connected to their own dedicated circuit Use UL Listed Class 1 wire NOTE The wiring to be used shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 300 3 b 210 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 as well as Article 210 2 Make wire connections to the supplied plug in connector as follows black to black white to white and connect the ground wire to the metal outlet box Figure 9 3 WIRE CABLE BLACK 7 AND GROUND 120VAC N KE ce XK NY lt gt ee VIN yV bs o pe lt J ndate WIRE J LN EARTH GRO

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