First Alert Model GCO1 Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual
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1. 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 e Wind direction and or velocity including high gusty winds Heavy air in the 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 e Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters e 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 attached garage or near a home These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your home Since these conditions can come and go they are also hard to recreate during a CO investigation HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM CO POISONING A Gas CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening for average healthy adults A Gas CO Alarm is not a substitute for pr2. Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the Alarm horn It will not correct a CO or gas problem USING THE REMOTE CONTROL TEST SILENCE FEATURE Using the VOLUME or CHANNEL buttons on most remote controls you can test or silence this gas CO Alarm from up to 12 feet 3 6 meters away To Test or Silence the Alarm 1 Make sure you have a clear path between you and the Alarm free of any obstructions 2 Point the remote at the front of the Alarm 3 Press the VOLUME or CHANNEL button for at least 5 seconds If the Alarm does not respond to your remote control e You may be standing too far away e Your remote may not be compatible e You did not hold the button on your remote for at least 5 seconds e AC power must be present to Silence the low battery chirp SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING This Silence Feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning chirp for up to 8 hours if AC power is present You can silence the low battery warning chirp two ways 1 Manually Press the Test Silence button on the Alarm cover until you see the Green LED flicker acknowledging the button press 2 Using Your Remote Control Standing no further than 12 feet 3 6 meters away from the Gas CO Alarm aim your IR remote at the Alarm and press the CHANNEL or VOLUME button for at least 3 5 seconds The display will flash SILENCE for 8 hours while the low battery warning chirp silence feature is activa
3. are available at many local retail stores IMPORTANT Actual battery service life depends on the Alarm and the environment in which it is installed All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit Regardless of the manufacturer s suggested battery life you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts chirping the low battery warning WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO WHAT IS CO 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 main tained are 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 SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with ALL household members Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue flu like symptoms Medium Exposure Throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Extreme Exposure Convulsions unconsciousness heart and lung failure Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain
4. damage death AWARNING Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others including people with cardiac or respiratory problems infants unborn babies pregnant mothers or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO Members of sensitive populations should consult their doctors for advice on taking additional precautions 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 These are a few of the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO e House well ventilated before the investigator arrives e Problem caused by backdrafting e Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives it may be difficult to locate the source of CO BRK Brands Inc shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME Fuel burning appliances like portable heater gas or wood burning fireplace gas kitchen range or cooktop gas clothes dryer Damaged or insufficient venting corroded or discon nected 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 or vehicle in an enclosed area like a garage or screened porch
5. like near ceiling fans or open windows Blowing air may prevent CO or gas from reaching the sensors e In areas where temperature is colder than 40 F 4 C or hotter than 100 F 38 C These areas include non airconditioned crawl spaces unfinished attics uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings porches and garages e Less than 12 inches 305 mm away from fluorescent lights Electrical noise can interfere with the sensor e In dead air spaces See Avoiding Dead Air Spaces AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES Dead air spaces may prevent gas from reaching the Alarm To avoid dead air spaces follow installation recommendations below On ceilings install Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible If this is not possible install the Alarm at least 4 inches 102 mm from the wall or corner For wall mounting the top edge of Alarms should be placed between 6 inches 152 mm and 12 inches 305 mm from the wall ceiling line On a peaked gabled or cathedral ceiling install Alarm within 3 feet 0 9 meters of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION Since CO generally mixes well with air mounting the Alarm will depend on the type of explosive gas you intend to detect If you are not certain which type of gas you are using in your home please read about natural gas and propane in Where to Install this Alarm AWARNING e Make sure the alarm is not
6. quick chirps and the green light flashes quickly three times Low battery warning Battery is low or missing Unit malfunction Unit needs to be replaced Based on self diagnostic tests the unit has detected a fault or the Alarm has reached its end of life 5 years Replace the battery Avoid interrupting AC power Units under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement See Limited Warranty for details The horn sounds constantly with no pattern and cannot be silenced Unit malfunction Unit needs to be replaced Units under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement See Limited Warranty for details Alarm goes back into alarm after you pressed the Test Silence button to silence an alarm Gas and or CO levels are still potentially dangerous Refer to If Your Gas CO Alarm Sounds for details on how to respond to an alarm If anyone is feeling ill EVACUATE your home immediately and call 911 Alarm sounds frequently even though no high levels of gas or CO are revealed in an investigation The Alarm may be improperly located Refer to Where to Install This Alarm Relocate your alarm If frequent alarms continue have home rechecked for potential problems You may be experiencing an intermittent gas or CO problem For a list of acceptable replacement batteries see Regular Maintenance If you have any questions that cannot be answ
7. receiving excessively noisy power Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit power from a generator or solar power light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting Excessively noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm Find the pair of self adhesive labels included with this Gas CO Alarm e On each label write in the phone number of your emergency responder like 911 and a qualified appliance technician e Place one label near the Gas CO Alarm and the other label in the fresh air location you plan to go if the alarm sounds HOW TO INSTALL THIS GAS CO ALARM IMPORTANT Read all instructions before using this product Tools you will need Screwdriver drill 1 Determine the best location for your Gas CO Alarm 2 Your Alarm is equipped to be mounted as a corded unit recommended for natural gas detection a direct plug unit recommended for propane gas detection The unit can be plugged directly into a wall outlet If your outlets are mounted horizontally refer to If Outlet is Mounted Horizontally Sideways If the adapter is taken out of the unit the Alarm can be installed high on the wall while the adapter is plugged into a wall outlet The explosive gas you use will determine if the Alarm should be installed high on the wall AC cord option or low on the wall direct plug option ACTIVATING THE BATTERY BACK UP IMPORTANT Activate the battery back up by instal
8. this unit BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province How to Obtain Warranty Service Service If service is required do not return the product to your retailer In order to obtain warranty service contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1 800 323 9005 7 30 AM 5 00 PM Central Standard Time Monday through Friday To assist us in serving you please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling 25 Spur Drive El Paso TX 79906 Battery BRK Brands Inc make no warranty express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery For your records please record Date Purchased Where Purchased Date Installed Month Year Replacement date is five years after installation j Month Year NOTE End of L
9. who are hearing impaired This Gas CO Alarm is not a substitute for life insurance Though this Gas CO Alarm warns against increasing CO levels or the presence of gas BRK Brands Inc does not warrant or imply in any way that they will protect lives Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives This Gas CO Alarm is not foolproof Like all other electronic devices this Gas CO Alarm has limitations It can only detect gas or CO that reaches the sensors It may not give early warning of the source of gas or CO is ina remote part of the home away from the alarm device This Gas CO Alarm has a limited life Although this Gas CO Alarm and all of its parts 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 this device weekly The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If your Alarm does this It means You should Green light is OFF Unit will not alarm when you press the Test Silence button Unit may not be receiving any power Check the AC power supply Make sure a fresh 9V battery is installed to power the battery back up Green light flashes ON once a minute horn is silent Alarm is not receiving AC power Unit is operating on battery back up Check the AC power supply The horn chirps once a minute Once a minute the alarm sounds 3
10. M ALL SLEEPING AREAS e In or near bedrooms and living areas or wherever you suspect a gas or CO exposure is likely e On each level of a multi level home IMPORTANT Improper location can affect the sensitive electronic components in this Alarm Please see Where this Alarm Should Not Be Installed Recommended Placement DINING ROOM KITCHEN cr BEDROOM LIVING ROOM p on Continued INSTALLATION Continued See Avoiding Dead Air Spaces for more information NOTE For any location make sure no door or other obstruction could keep carbon monoxide or gas from reaching the Alarm AWARNING This unit should receive continuous electrical power The battery is meant for emergency back up only Choose an outlet where it can t be accidentally unplugged or switched off by children Keep small children away from the unit Teach them not to play with it or unplug it Explain what the alarms mean WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED To avoid causing damage to the unit to provide optimum protection and to prevent unnecessary alarms Do NOT locate this Alarm e In garages kitchens crawl spaces and unfinished attics Avoid extremely dusty dirty or greasy areas Installation in these areas could lead to nuisance alarms may expose the sensor to substances that could damage or contaminate it or the Alarm may not be heard by persons in other areas of the home especially if they are sleeping e Inthe ga
11. PLUG IN EXPLOSIVE GAS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH BATTERY BACK UP AND SILENCE FEATURE gq 120VAC 60Hz 0 25 A IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This unit was shipped with a user s manual that contains important information about its operation If you are installing this unit for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user saedis LISTED TO rinted In Mexico MO08 0123 002 Q 01 08 UL 1454 Model GCO1 UL 2034 2008 BRK Brands Inc a Jarden Corporation company NYSE JAH 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 All rights reserved Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 www brkelectronics com www firstalert com BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT e Dangers Warnings and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations Pay special attention to these items ACAUTION This combination Explosive Gas Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two separate alarms The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other gas It will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas The Explosive Gas Alarm will only indicate the presence of explosive gas that reaches the sensor The Explosive Gas Alarm is not designed to sense smoke heat or flames e Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding It is loud to wake you in an emergency Exposure to the ho
12. S This Gas CO Alarm is intended for residential use It is not intended for use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA requirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms must be met This device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents Gas CO Alarms may not waken all individuals If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the Gas 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 This Gas CO Alarm will not sense gas or CO that does not reach the sensors It will only sense gas or CO at the sensor Gas or CO may be present in other areas Doors or other obstructions may affect the rate at which CO or gas reaches the sensors Gas CO Alarms may not be heard The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 feet 3 meters However if the Gas CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom it may not wake up a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly open Even persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn 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 Gas CO Alarm is not intended for people
13. after 2 hours IMPORTANT This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time It alarms if CO levels are extremely high in a short period of time or if CO levels reach a certain minimum over a long period of time The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average healthy adults Why is this important Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time In many reported cases of CO exposure victims may be aware that they are not feeling well but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help Also young children and pets may be the first affected The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm sounds However people with cardiac or respiratory problems infants unborn babies pregnant mothers or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning consult your doctor immediately Continued REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS Continued Standards Underwriters Laboratories Inc Single and Multiple Station carbon monoxide alarms UL2034 According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL2034 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 abnormal operation of fuel fired applianc
14. als 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Basic Safety Information 0 ccc eee eee eee 1 Installation bias 8 sc eca terete Rae an peee eana gles a Seti ht aE 1 3 Where To Install This Alarm 0 0c c cece eee eee 1 2 Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed 2 00 000 5 2 Before You Begin Installation 000 c eee eee eee 2 How To Install This Gas CO Alarm 0 020 eee eee esasan 2 3 How Your Alarm Works sssssi0cceciwes eens si cciedansa nanan rae ees 3 If Your Gas CO Alarm Sounds 0000 cece cence eee eee 3 4 What To Do if CO is Detected 0 00 cece eee eee 3 What To Do if Explosive Gas is Detected 02 00 00005 3 Using the Silence Feature 0 00 ccc cee ee 3 Using the Remote Control Test Silence Feature 00 3 Using the Peak CO Memory 0 000 cee cee eee 4 Understanding the Light Horn and Display Patterns 4 4 Weekly Testing 0 0 cece cece cece eee eee eee eee eee eee 5 Regular Maintenance 0 cece eee eee eee 5 What You Need To Know About CO 0 ccc cece eee 5 6 WAS GOW diruda ei ean Dae eras ORAS ES ad E Lea ay 5 Sympto
15. as then CO DURING TESTING First the horn pattern for gas alarm 1 beep every second is issued and then the CO alarm horn pattern 4 beeps pause 4 beeps is issued During the simulated ma gas alarm GAS is y displayed along with AS a full alarm level evacuate M During the simulated CO alarm CO is amp displayed along with Em rr a full alarm level T LL H Several ppm CO levels are also im displayed and C4 the alarm level is jay Lik shown increasing LOW OR MISSING BATTERY Normal A chirp is issued about every minute Battery icon will show a an empty icon lal GAS ALARM CONDITION LED flashes Red in sync with horn Repeating 1 beep every second GAS a full level and EVACUATE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM LED flashes Red in sync with horn Repeating 4 beeps pause CO alternating LVL with the ppm PPM number a full level H and EVACUATE 7 mel PRE ALARM CONDITION Normal CO IS PRESENT Normal CO alternating with the ppm number The level will indicate relative CO exposure level LED flashing Green 3 times in sync MALFUNCTION with 3 rapid chirps 3 rapid chirps every minute ERROR is displayed LOW BATTERY SILENCE LED is Green Silent SILENCE is displayed WEEKLY TESTING AWARNING e NEVER use an open flame of any kind to te
16. e Since propane is the most commonly used Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG propane and LP Gas are often used synonymously Unlike natural gas propane is heavier than air and will collect at lower levels If you are a user of propane the Alarm should be mounted near the floor using the direct plug in feature to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a leak Both propane and natural gas are colorless and odorless For safety reasons an ordorant Mercaptan is added so that any leak can be detected by smell The common detection threshold for smelling the gases is around 20 of the Lower Explosion Limit LEL This can vary greatly depending on the individuals sense of smell and how long they have been exposed to it The LEL of each of these gases defines the bottom range of flammability for the gas Your Alarm is calibrated to sound before 25 of the LEL of either gas detected Therefore it is possible that you may smell gas before the Alarm is activated If you are not sure which gas your home uses contact your utility company For CO Alarms the National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms For added protection install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom and on every level of your home In general install combination Explosive Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarms e WHERE YOU CAN HEAR THE ALARM FRO
17. e open door or window until the emergency services responder has arrived the premises have been aired out and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition 4 After following steps 1 3 if your 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 and inspect for proper operation of this equipment If problems are identi fied 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 WHAT TO DO IF EXPLOSIVE GAS IS DETECTED If you hear the alarm horn sound one beep per second gas has been detected The word GAS will be displayed Evacuate everyone from the building 1 Leave the house immediately opening doors and windows as you leave 2 Do not use your telephone or appliances Do not turn any light switches off or on Any spark or flame could ignite the gas 3 Call 911 and your gas company from a phone that is away from your home 4 Do not re enter the area until the source of the leak is found and correct
18. ed AWARNING e If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention NEVER ignore any alarm Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death e Never disconnect the power to quiet an unwanted alarm Disconnecting the power disables the Alarm This will remove your protection AWARNING Alarms have various limitations See General Limitations of Gas CO Alarms for details USING THE SILENCE FEATURE AWARNING NEVER disconnect the power to your Alarm to silence the horn use the Silence Feature Disconnecting the Alarm removes your protection e The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify and correct the problem e To use the Silence Feature press the Test Silence button until the horn is silent e If the Test Silence button is pressed while the Alarm is in the silence mode the alarm will start sounding again WHEN THE GAS ALARM IS SILENCED The Alarm will remain silent for approximately 2 minutes and then return to normal operation If the gas has not cleared within the silence period the unit will go back into alarm WHEN THE CO ALARM IS SILENCED The CO Alarm will remain silent for up to 4 minutes While the Alarm is silenced it will continue to monitor the air for CO After 4 minutes if CO levels remain potentially dangerous the horn will start sounding again IMPORTANT The
19. ered by reading this manual call Consumer Affairs 1 800 323 9005 LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship BRK at its option will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance BRK dealers service centers or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or current use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center Further the warranty does not cover Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with
20. es 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 CO Alarm monitors the air at the Alarm and is designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening This allows you precious time to leave the house and correct the problem This is only possible if Alarms are located installed and maintained as described in this manual Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges The CO Alarm 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 85 dB minimum at 10 feet 3 meters REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR EXPLOSIVE GAS ALARMS Standards Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL1484 According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL1484 this unit meets the alarm response time for gas as follows This unit shall alarm before 25 of the LEL of either natural gas or propane is detected In all cases the unit will detect gas as a priority over carbon monoxide If the device is detecting CO then detects an amount of gas to cause an alarm the device will stop alarming for CO and begin to alarm for gas GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF EXPLOSIVE GAS CO ALARM
21. id your warranty REGULAR MAINTENANCE AWARNING Use only the replacement batteries listed below The unit may not operate properly with other batteries Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly e Test it at least once a week e Clean the Alarm at least once a month gently vacuum the outside of the Alarm using your household vacuum s soft brush attachment Test the Alarm Never use water cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit e Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms See Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed for details e When the battery back up becomes weak the Alarm will chirp about once a minute the low battery warning You should replace the battery immediately to continue your protection This Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing the Alarm cannot operate AWARNING DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the Alarm DO NOT paint over the Alarm Doing so may permanently damage the Alarm CHOOSING A REPLACEMENT BATTERY Your Alarm requires one standard 9V alkaline battery The following batteries are acceptable as replacements Duracell MN1604 Ultra MX1604 Eveready Energizer 522 These batteries
22. ife Signal Once the unit reaches the end of its lifecycle the malfunction signal will sound once a minute to indicate the need to immediately replace the Alarm First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust Printed in Mexico M08 0123 002 Q 01 08
23. ling the battery The battery is for back up only and is not intended to power the Alarm for an extended period of time in the absence of AC The Alarm will light up the display briefly to indicate the unit is receiving power DIRECT PLUG ALARM INTO AN OUTLET for Propane Detection IMPORTANT This Alarm can be plugged directly into a wall outlet located close to the floor This is the recommended configuration for detecting propane 1 Choose a standard UNSWITCHED 120V AC outlet 2 Plug Alarm in IF OUTLET IS MOUNTED HORIZONTALLY SIDEWAYS If you are going to use your Alarm as a direct plug into an outlet that is mounted horizontally sideways you may want to rotate the adapter 90 as follows 1 With back of unit facing you AC blades on your left place your left thumb on adapter release and grab AC blades with your right hand to release the left side 2 Repeat for the other side adapter thumb release This will allow adapter to slide out 3 Remove adapter Rotate the adapter 90 and snap firmly back into place 5 Plug Alarm into AC outlet B WALL MOUNTED ALARM for Natural Gas Detection IMPORTANT Installation tips for power cord models The power cord option provides more flexibility in mounting locations and allows the Alarm to be easily installed at or above eye level NOTE If you mount the Alarm high on a wall make sure it is between 6 to 12 inches 152 305 mm down from the ceiling Any higher than
24. ms of CO POISONING haasi aaiae a Goh aaa 5 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm 0 00 00000 e eee 5 Potential Sources of CO in the Home 00 e eee eee 5 How Can Protect My Family From CO Poisoning 6 Regulatory Information For Explosive Gas CO Alarms 05 6 Regulatory Information for CO Alarms 000 cee eee eee ee 6 Regulatory Information for Explosive Gas Alarms 6 General Limitations Of Explosive Gas CO Alarms 0 00000008 6 Troubleshooting Guide 0 0 0 cece eee eee 7 Limited Warranty 2 5600202 6 cceeccccsc eee se cece nannaa aes eens ri INSTALLATION WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM For Gas Alarms mounting depends on the type of explosive gas you intend to detect Natural Gas methane is typically supplied through a main utility line connected to your home If you do not live in a rural area you are likely to be a user of natural gas Natural gas is a fossil fuel consisting mainly of Methane Methane is much lighter than air and will rise rapidly in air If you are a user of natural gas the Alarm should be mounted between 6 and 12 inches 152mm and 305 mm away from the ceiling using cord feature to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a leak Propane is typically supplied to homes by delivery truck in liquid form and stored near the home in propane tanks Propane is used by homes in rural areas that do not have natural gas servic
25. ons are correct and the Green power indicator still does not light the unit should be replaced immediately 2 Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds You will hear the signal that indicates the presence of explosive gas followed by the signal for carbon monoxide When testing the Alarm have someone else check that the Alarm can be heard easily from the sleeping areas The unit should be located where it can wake you if it alarms at night HOW YOUR ALARM WORKS THE COVER OF YOUR ALARM 1 Test Silence Button Press and hold to activate test or to silence the alarm 2 POWER Light GREEN 3 Display 4 Behind the Cover Alarm Horn 85dB audible alarm for test alarm and unit malfunction warning 5 Display Button Press to recall highest CO level recorded 6 Battery Compartment IF YOUR GAS CO ALARM SOUNDS WHAT TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED AWARNING Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can kill you In other words when your CO Alarm sounds you must not ignore it IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS 1 Operate the Test Silence button 2 Call your emergency services fire department or 911 Write down the number of your local emergency service here 3 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door or window Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for Do not re enter the premises or move away from th
26. oper maintenance of home appliances To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning e 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 e 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 or in garages or on screen porches e 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 e Keep windows and doors open slightly If you suspect that CO is escaping into your home open a window or a door Opening windows and doors can significantl
27. rage vehicle exhaust can contain some carbon monoxide These levels are higher when the engine is first started Within hours of starting a vehicle and backing it out of the garage the levels present over time can activate the Alarm and become a nuisance e In the kitchen some gas appliances can emit a short burst of CO or gas upon start up This is normal If your Explosive Gas CO Alarm is installed too close to these appliances it may alarm often and become a nuisance e Keep units at least 20 feet 6 meters from the sources of combustion particles stove furnace water heater space heater if possible In areas where a 20 foot 6m distance is not possible in modular mobile or smaller homes for example it is recommended the Alarm be placed as far from these fuel burning sources as possible The placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel burning source and thus reduce unwanted alarms Unwanted alarms can occur if an Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel burning source Ventilate these areas as much as possible If you must install the Alarm near a cooking or heating appliance install at least 5 feet 1 5 meters from appliance e In extremely humid areas This Alarm should be at least 10 feet 3 meters from a shower sauna humidifier vaporizer dishwasher laundry room utility room or other source of high humidity e In direct sunlight e In turbulent air
28. rn at close range may harm your hearing e Do not paint over the unit Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly AWARNING This unit must be powered by a 24 hour circuit Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch dimmer or ground fault circuit interrupter Failure to connect this unit to a 24 hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection e This Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing the alarm cannot operate e The Alarm will check for the presence of explosive gas at the sensor less frequently when powered by the back up battery Explosive gas could be present during the period between checks without going into alarm especially during a condition that results in a rapid buildup of explosive gas e Test the Alarm once a week If the Alarm ever fails to test correctly have it replaced immediately If the Alarm is not working properly it cannot alert you to a problem e This combination Carbon Monoxide and Explosive Gas Alarm is intended for residential use and is not suitable for use in hazardous locations as defined in the National Electrical Code e This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards Individu
29. st this unit You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home The built in test switch accurately tests the unit s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL NEVER use vehicle exhaust Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty e DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing When testing step away when horn starts sounding ACAUTION It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly You can test this Gas CO Alarm two ways 1 Manually Press the Test Silence button on the Alarm cover until alarm sounds 2 Remote Control Aim your remote control at the Alarm and press the CHANNEL or VOLUME button During testing you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 1 beep every second while the Red LED flashes and the display shows GAS Then you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause while the Red LED flashes and the display shows CO with an increasing CO ppm number If the Alarm does not test properly 1 Make sure the AC power is applied and battery is fresh and installed correctly 2 Test the unit again If the Alarm is still not working properly replace it immediately Refer to the Limited Warranty at the end of this manual AWARNING If there is still a problem do not try to fix the Alarm yourself This will vo
30. ted After 8 hours the low battery chirp will resume The Alarm will continue to operate as long as AC power is supplied However replace the battery as soon as possible to maintain protection in event of a power outage USING THE PEAK CO MEMORY The CO Memory Feature lets you check the highest level of CO recorded To check CO Memory 1 Press the Display button until the peak CO level is displayed To clear CO Memory 1 While checking CO memory press or hold the Display eri button until CLEAR is displayed rl 2 Press or hold the Display button until the CO Memory is Lig cleared NOTE The highest CO level will be saved even after a power interruption until you clear it DO NOT clear the CO Memory reading if you plan to call someone to investigate a CO problem Clear the CO Memory reading only after the investigator has checked your home UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT HORN AND DISPLAY PATTERNS Condition LED Horn Display NORMAL AC POWER LED is Green Silent All segments of display are turned on for a short time upon initial power Then the battery level icon is displayed LEVEL SNIFFER CLEAR MEMORY LED is Off flashing Green once every 45 seconds BATTERY BACK UP POWER Silent All segments of display are turned On for a short time upon initial power Then the battery level icon is displayed flashing LED flashes Red in sync with the horn simulating an Alarm condition first g
31. this it will be in dead air space and carbon monoxide or natural gas may not reach the sensors NOTE Do not cover the Alarm with a curtain To install for a wall mount you will need to pull out the removable adapter and power cord as follows 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 as described above in to rotate the adapter 2 With adapter out pull out power cord and unwrap it 3 Insert the screws provided until head is approx 1 8 inch 3 mm from wall if mounting in plaster board or drywall drill 3 16 inch 5 mm hole and use plastic anchor provided Use mounting guide template to locate holes as shown in diagram below 4 Hook the Alarm over the screw onto the keyhole in back of unit 5 Plug power cord into AC outlet SECURING THE POWER CORD TO AN OUTLET AWARNING DISCONNECT POWER TO THE OUTLET TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK 1 Remove the wallplate screw from the outlet and hold the wallplate in position 2 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet so that the screw hole lines up with the wallplate screw hole 3 Insert the screw through the power cord screw hole and into the wallplate screw hole 4 Tighten screw in place and restore power to the outlet Mounting Guide Template 3 7 8 inches 98mm TEST THE ALARM 1 Make sure the Alarm is receiving AC power Under normal operation the Green indicator light will shine continuously If the Green power indicator light does not light recheck connections If connecti
32. y decrease CO levels In addition familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials Read this manual in its entirety and make sure you understand what to do if your Gas CO Alarm sounds REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR EXPLOSIVE GAS CO ALARMS REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC UL2034 WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM Underwriters Laboratories Inc Standard UL2034 requires residential CO Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as described below They are measured in parts per million ppm of CO over time in minutes UL2034 Required Alarm Points e If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES e If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES e If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm if CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 60 and 240 MINUTES Approximately 10 COHb exposure at levels of 10 to 95 Relative Humidity RH The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of 30 ppm for 30 days IMPORTANT CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat Since you cannot see or smell CO never assume it s not present e An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect average healthy adults but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches e An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average healthy adults after 35 minutes but can cause death
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