USER’S MANUAL
120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
WITH SILENCE FEATURE
120V AC ~ 60 Hz
.085A Standby .087A Alarm
M08-0016-000 P 06/02 | Model FCD2N |
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user’s manual contains important information about your Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this CO Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
THIS USER’S MANUAL HAS BEEN RESIZED TO
PRINT OUT ON 8-1/2 x 11” PAGES.
BLACK page numbers reference the original printed document.
RED page numbers reference this web version.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 What the Lights and Alarm Tones Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Where to Install CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Where CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 How to Install Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If the Alarm Signal Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 & 4/3 Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Testing and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Potential Sources Of CO In The Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 How Can I Protect My Family? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6/5
General Limitations Of CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6/5
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6/6
Five-Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6/6
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INTRODUCTION
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
•Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items.
•THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.
•This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. It is NOT designed for marine use.
•This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
•The Silence 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.
•This CO Alarm cannot operate without continuous electricity. It does not operate during a power failure.
•NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms. Refer to
“If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for more information. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
•Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not work- ing properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
•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) commer- cial 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 infor- mation on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician.
HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round. CO problems can occur any time during the year, and this Alarm can only alert you if it is plugged in and receiving power.
This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard, unswitched 120V AC wall outlet. It is not intended for use in extension cords, power strips, or outlets controlled by a switch or dimmer. These may not provide continuous power to the unit.
When fully powered, it samples the air and takes a new reading about every second. A microchip inside the unit stores each reading, and remembers the levels of CO it has been exposed to over time. The unit goes into alarm mode 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 Carbon Monoxide Alarm features a permanently installed sensor, three colored indicator lights, and an 85dB alarm horn. It also has a Silence Feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn.
THE COVER OF YOUR CO ALARM
1 Test/Silence Button
2 POWER Light (Green)
3 SERVICE Light (Yellow)
4 ALARM Light (Red)
5 Air Vents
6 (Behind the Cover) Alarm Horn: 85dB audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit malfunction warning.
MALFUNCTION WARNING
This unit performs self-diagnostic tests approximately every second. If the Alarm malfunctions, it should be replaced immediately.
