Gentek CO1209 To Return A Co Alarm, 550-0498-A, Gentex Corporation, 08-01-08

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TO RETURN A CO ALARM

WARNING! 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 extend- ed amount of time. The device will go into alarm before the onset of symptoms in healthy adults. It is important 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 you are experiencing 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. This 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 A CO ALARM

Should you experience problems with your CO alarm, proceed as follows:

1. Turn off electrical power to the CO alarm.

2. Twist the CO alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate.

3. Unplug the connector from the back of the CO alarm. Do not remove the wire connection; leave the connector for your replacement CO alarm.

4. Remove battery from CO alarm. Do not ship 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.

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 WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

Gentex warrants to you, the original consumer purchaser, that your CO Alarm will be free from defects in

DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE, OR REPAIR OF THIS CO

workmanship, materials, and construction under normal use and service. The CO sensor has a limited warranty

ALARM. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR

period of 5 years from date of installation. If a defect in workmanship, materials, or construction should cause

LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT

your CO Alarm to become inoperable within the warranty period, Gentex will repair your CO Alarm or furnish you

APPLY TO YOU.

with a new or rebuilt replacement CO Alarm without charge to you except for postage required to return the CO

If a defect in workmanship, materials, or construction should cause your CO Alarm to become

Alarm to us. Your repaired or replacement CO Alarm will be returned to you free of charge and it will be covered

inoperable within the warranty period, you must return the CO Alarm to Gentex postage prepaid. You must also

under this warranty for the balance of the warranty period.

pack the CO Alarm to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit. You must also enclose a return address.

This warranty is void if our inspection of your CO Alarm shows that the damage or failure was caused by

CO Alarms returned for warranty service should be sent to: Gentex Corporation, 10985 Chicago Drive, Zeeland,

abuse, misuse, abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, or repairs other than those performed

MI 49464.

by us.

If we receive a CO Alarm in a damaged condition as the result of shipping, we will notify you and you must

ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

file a claim with the Shipper.

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLY ONLY FOR THE

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER

WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW

RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT

 

APPLY TO YOU.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important Notice:

 

 

 

 

 

 

These materials have been prepared by Gentex Corporation ("Gentex") for informational purposes only, are necessarily summary, and are not purported to 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.

 

 

550-0498-A

GENTEX CORPORATION

08-01-08

 

10985 CHICAGO DRIVE, ZEELAND, MI 49464

 

 

PHONE: 1-800-436-8391

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Contents MONOXIDE CO ALARM TANDEM WIRE CONNECTIONCO1209 SERIES ELECTROCHEMICAL CARBONWHAT THIS CO ALARM CAN DO PLACEMENT OF CO ALARMS POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGSINSTALLATION CO1209 SERIES WIRING/GENERALIMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONWIRING ONE ALARM MOUNTING OUTLET BOXWIRING TWO OR MORE ALARMS Tandem Installation provisions of Article 300.3b 210 of the NationalBATTERY INSTALLATION MOUNTING PLATE & CO ALARMCHECKOUT & TROUBLESHOOTING IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDSMAINTENANCE USING THE RESET FEATURETROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TO RETURN A CO ALARM 550-0498-AGENTEX CORPORATION 08-01-08