Firex COQ1 Owner's Manual
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1. vent CO poisoning within your home Home Safety Tips cont 1 Have all fuel burning appliances inspected and cleaned yearly by a qualified service technician The furnace water heater and stove are some of the leading sources of CO in homes 2 Clean fireplace vents and chimney regularly A blocked chimney could cause a backdraft of CO into the home Do not cap chimney This will cause a backdraft of CO into the home 3 Do not cap or cover a drafthood or exhaust vent to any appliance This will trap dangerous CO inside the house 4 Do not close off or confine your fuel lburning appliances in a closed area They need plenty of ventilation to operate properly 5 Do not use liquid propane LP or charcoal grills indoors 6 Do not operate any gasoline powered equipment indoors 7 Allow for plenty of ventilation when using a kerosene heater Do not use in small areas Preventative maintenance common sense and a CO detection device are some of the best solutions to preventing CO poisoning However a dangerous situation can happen to anyone at any time The following list illustrates some danger signs of CO presence 1 Soot and dirt build up seeping out of chimney or other exhaust vents 2 A mostly yellow rather than clear blue burner flame or pilot flame in gas appliances 3 A draft of air coming from appliance chimney or vents 4 If you have flu like symptoms or suspect CO poisoning2. ALARM LED INDICATOR IS FLASHING AND THE ALARM IS SOUNDING APPROXIMATELY EVERY FIVE SECONDS IT INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF CO WHICH CAN BE FATAL YOU MUST QUICKLY DO THE FOLLOWING 1 Operate reset silence button 2 Call your emergency services fire department or 911 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 nor mal condition 4 After following steps 1 3 if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to inves igate for sources of CO from fuel buming equipment and appliances and inspect or proper operation of this equipment If problems are identified during this inspec ion have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technicians 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 A WARNING If the CO alarm sounds its alarm horn again it has sensed CO This is not a false alarm NOTE Refer to the helpful CO Waming and Alarm Action G
3. CO is present As CO levels rise the symptoms become more extreme At low levels people will suf fer headaches and mild nausea At higher levels unconsciousness heart failure and even death can occur The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members of the household Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue often described as flu ike symptoms Medium Exposure Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion ast heart rate Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness convulsions cardio respiratory failure death any cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save hemselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Also young children the elderly and household pets may be the first affected by CO poisoning The important factor with any CO poisoning however is time At high levels CO can cause death in just minutes At lower levels it could take from hours to days of con stant CO exposure to have the same life threatening effect he chart below illustrates the symptoms of CO poisoning by concentration of CO and its effect over time Slight headache within 2 3 hours Frontal headache within 1 2 hours Dizziness nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes Insensible within 2 hours Headache dizz
4. can disable the alarm e In closets crawlspaces unused attics or unheated areas where surrounding air temperatures may go below 40 F 4 4 C or above 100 F 87 8 C e Within five feet of any fuel burning appliance stove kerosene heater fur nace fireplace etc e Within one foot of any wall comer or other dead air spaces e In rooms where chemicals or cleaning supplies are frequently used paint hair spray thinner etc Allow plenty of ventilation in rooms where chemicals are used e Directly above a sink bathtub or basin e Directly above or below air exchange or heating vents e Behind drapes furniture or appliances that could block air flow to the CO alarm A WARNING This unit cannot be used in recreational vehicle applications How to Install Your CO Alarm Once you have decided the best place to install the CO alarm s follow these steps 1 Locate a standard household electrical outlet that is not blocked by drapes furniture or other items Be sure the outlet is not near air exchange vents A WARNING This CO alarm is designed to plug directly into a standard 120 VAC 60 Hz household outlet which can supply at least 0 05 Amp of current A WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A WALL SWITCH CONTROLLED OUTLET 2 IMPORTANT Your CO alarm will mount to a horizontally or vertically oriented outlet See figure 4 Rotate the 90 rotating plug for the correct outlet orientation before plugging into
5. Owner s Manual Oe 120V AC Powered Plug In 0 6598 1 Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm Thank you for purchasing a Firex carbon monoxide alarm It is an important component of your home security system Please read this booklet thoroughly The more familiar you are with the information it contains the easier you will find it to install operate and maintain your carbon monoxide alarm properly This ultimately means greater security and peace of mind for you and your family The Maple Chase Company Table Of Contents Model COQ1 2 The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide CO 2 CO Alarm Features 3 Where to Install Your CO Alarm 4 How to Install Your CO Alarm 5 How to Operate Your CO Alarm 6 What to Do if the Alarm Sounds 6 Maintenance and Cleaning 6 Troubleshooting 7 7 8 Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Home Safety Tips Limited Warranty The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide CO is a toxic gas It cannot be seen felt tasted or smelled The effects of CO poisoning can cause household members to become extremely ill or even cause death Due to damage poor maintenance or defects many appliances like furnaces ovens fireplaces kerosene heaters and grills may silently emit CO Advanced warning of CO poisoning is only possible if you install and main tain a CO detection device The amount of CO in the air is measured in parts per million opm Carbon monoxide occurs when fuel burns without sufficient oxygen in
6. be taken e If you wish to press the Test Reset button during this time the alarm will become quiet for approximately four minutes The Alarm signals will be reenergized within 4 minutes from the time the reset button is pressed if the concentration of carbon monoxide surrounding the alarm remains at 70 ppm or greater e The alarm will remain silent if the CO concentration has decreased below the alarm level of the standard See What To Do If Your Alarm Sounds section of this manu al for important action steps to be taken e The alarm will continue for as long as the condition exists The alarm will not permanently end its alarm mode until the concentration of CO has been reduced to a safe level Test Your CO Alarm Weekly Press the Test Reset button and note the alarm sound Release the Test Reset button and note that the LED indicators flash the proper test sequence as described in Installation If the alarm does not beep while depressing the Test Reset button or exhibit the correct LED test sequence immediately return the CO alarm to Maple Chase for repair or replacement See the warranty information at the end of this manual Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself as this will potentially cause damage and void the warranty What to Do if the Alarm Sounds A WARNING Carbon Monoxide cannot be seen felt tasted or smelled but it can be FATAL AWARNING IF THE RED
7. complete combustion This type of malfunction can happen to any fuel burning appliance at any time Many fireplace chimneys for example can become filled with leaves during he fall season If enough leaves dirt and soot are accumulated in the chimney proper ventilation will be interrupted This can cause a backdraft of CO into the home The result can be fatal With proper maintenance and cleaning however the potential for CO build up can be reduced Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious issue Many families suffer daily and over one thousand lives are lost each year because of this deadly household gas With proper maintenance and care this CO alarm can give family members advanced warning to CO emissions Please read this manual thoroughly to learn how to proper ly install operate clean and repair your CO alarm and for important safety tips to safeguard your family from deadly CO poisoning The following symbols identify the mos A DANGER When you see this symbol be aware that if the message is ignored the hazard WILL result in SEVERE bodily injury or death A WARNING When you see this symbol be aware that if the message is ignored the hazard CAN cause SEVERE bodily injury or death A CAUTION When you see this symbol be aware that if the message is ignored the hazard CAN or WILL cause MINOR bodily injury A WARNING BE AWARE OF COMMON SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE Common sou
8. egal rights which vary from state to state This product meets all the requirements of U L Standard 2034 WHERE TO SEND YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM FOR SERVICE To retum carbon monoxide alarms under warranty send the CO alarm plus postage prepaid a note describing the nature of the difficulty and proof of date of purchase to Maple Chase Company Product Service Department 2820 Thatcher Road Downers Grove IL 60515 United States of America Technical Service 800 779 1719 F 7 30 5 30 CST An Invensys company
9. iness and nausea within 20 minutes I Death within 2 hours Headache dizziness and nausea within 5 10 minutes Death within 30 minutes Headache dizziness 1 2 minutes Death in less than 15 minutes O 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 Concentration of CO in air ppm Conditions That Can Cause CO Levels To Change The following conditions can result in transient CO situations in the home 1 Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by out door ambient conditions such as i Wind direction and or velocity including high gusts of wind Heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles ii Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans iii Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing for limited internal air iv Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryer furnaces or water heaters v Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations 2 Extended operation of unvented fuel buming devices range oven fireplace etc 8 Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near the ground 4 Car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home Home Safety Tips Many CO poisonings are caused by equipment failures due to poor maintenance product defects and damaged parts The following is a list of safety tips to help pre
10. ion AWARNING 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 Where to Install Your CO Alarm A WARNING Carbon monoxide gas can be anywhere and everywhere CO gas is equal to or slightly lighter than air and disperses evenly with the air in a room Therefore install this CO alarm where air circulation is best DO NOT mount the CO alarm within 1 foot of the ceiling wall or wall wall intersec tion or other dead air spaces Since most CO fatalities occur while families are sleeping we recommend that you install at least one CO alarm in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area and one inside each bedroom or sleeping area We also recommend that you install a CO alarm on every separate living level of the home where household members frequently spend time as well as in the basement See figures 1 2 and 3 for typical CO alarm locations within the home A CAUTION This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas BEDROOM ia Ea FAMILY GREAT ROOM uma L z eee cn NET Bir SET single story two story Key FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 CO alarm locations A WARNING DO NOT Install CO alarms e Near bathrooms or in shower areas Steam and aerosol sprays
11. n the vertical position once in the outlet as shown above FIGURE 5 rear view A WARNING UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE DURING POWER FAILURE A WARNING DO NOT use with extension cords or attempt to hardwire this unit directly to the household electrical current The CO alarm WILL NOT work properly and this will void your warranty How to Operate Your CO Alarm This carbon monoxide alarm has been evaluated by UL and meets 2034 UL require ments This CO alam has a three light and sound alarm system FIGURE 7 ON SERVICE ALARM On Green indicator constantly ON indicates unit is operating normally Power on operating Service Amber colored indicator and alarm horn beeping every thirty seconds Problem wih Alam indicates Unit Fault Press and release the Test Reset button If the alarm returns to displaying the service signal the CO alarm is not oper ating properly REPLACE THE CO ALARM IMMEDIATELY SEE THE WARRANTY INFORMATION AT THE END OF THIS MANUAL Alarm Red colored indicator flashes and alarm horn sounds four fast beeps Dangerous CO levels and then is quiet for 5 seconds s When the CO concentration builds to a level that is equal to 70 ppm or greater for the duration identified within the standard the following will occur e The Alam light and sound signals will activate See the WHAT TO DO IF YOUR ALARM SOUNDS section of this manual for important action steps to
12. outlet see figure 5 CO alarm must be installed and used so that it hangs vertically once in outlet 8 Plug the CO alarm directly into the chosen electrical outlet The ON light will remain lit indicating the CO alarm is receiving power and operating normally 4 Press the test reset button See figure 6 The alarm should sound a short tone Once the button is released the CO alarm will go through its test cycle tuming on the amber Service light and flashing the Alarm light The alarm will beep four times followed by 5 seconds of silence and then repeat the cycle 5 Your CO alarm has an Alarm Action Guide in English installed on the back of the alarm If you prefer the enclosed Spanish version can be installed by removing the English version and inserting the Spanish version in the slide out panel If your unit has Spanish labels included simply place the labels over the English version 6 Two self adhesive labels have been provided with instructions indicating what to do if the alarm sounds Add the phone numbers of your emergency services provider and a qualified technician to each label Place one of the labels in a visible area next to the alarm and place the other label near a source of fresh air which will be used as a gathering place if the alarm sounds Rotatable Plug FIGURE 6 aad FIGURE 4 TEST RESET BUTTON NOTE Your CO alarm must always be aligned and used i
13. rces of carbon monoxide are furnaces heating devices water heaters gas stoves kerosene heaters fireplaces barbecues used indoors running motors or engines in attached garages and gasoline powered devices such as genera tors or pumps used in emergency situations Be aware of the proper uses for each device Have these devices serviced and cleaned regularly Use common sense and follow safety and hazard instructions carefully whenever using any of these devices mportant safety messages in this manual A WARNING Individuals with medical problems may consider using waming devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm CO Alarm Features e 90 rotatable plug allows flexible horizontal and vertical outlet installation e Large test reset button easy to use e Three level light and sound alarm system you always know if 1 Your system is operating properly 2 Your system requires immediate replacement 3 CO levels are at dangerous alarm levels e Electrical Rating 120V AC 60Hz 0 05 amps CO Alarm Features cont A WARNING This CO alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from any source of combustion It is NOT designed to detect smoke fire or any other type of gas If this CO alarm sounds its alarm horn DO NOT assume that it is a false alarm The alarm horn requires your immediate act
14. seek medical assistance immediately WARRANTY INFORMATION 5 YEAR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WARRANTY aple Chase Company warrants to the original consumer purchaser each new carbon monoxide alarm to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five 5 years from date of purchase Maple Chase Company agrees to repair or replace at its option any defective carbon monoxide alarm provided that it is returned with postage prepaid and with proof of purchase date to Maple Chase This warranty does not cover damage resulting rom accident misuse or abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties obligations or liabilities THE MPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF FIVE 6 YEARS FOR THE CARBO IONOXIDE ALARM FROM PURCHASE DATE Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you IN NO CASE SHALL MAPLE CHASE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE S CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other l
15. uide conveniently located on the back of your detector Maintenance and Cleaning This CO alarm does not require any maintenance except occasional dusting or Cleaning If necessary occasionally vacuum the case of the CO alarm To clean the CO alarm unplug each CO alarm from its wall outlet and use a damp cloth to clean the OUTSIDE of CO alarm case DO NOT remove cover or attempt to clean inside the CO alarm Dry the cover completely and plug each CO alarm back into the wall outlet Press in hold and release Test Reset button on each CO alarm to test after Cleaning A WARNING Do not use abrasive cleansers or spray the CO alarm with cleaning agents or waxes Do not submerge the CO alarm in water Troubleshooting Problem The alarm is properly plugged into a working outlet but the green LEDs do not light Solution Retum alarm to Maple Chase Company for service Problem Amber Service light flashes every 30 seconds Solution Press the Test Reset button to allow the alarm to re check itself internally If the AMBER LED continues to flash the alarm must be returned to Maple Chase Company for service Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning has many symptoms However some symptoms are very similar to flu like symptoms the effects of intoxication or drug usage In many CO cases people feel ill and stay home to rest This only compounds the CO poisoning because they stay in the home where
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