UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM

BASIC POWER CONDITIONS

Alarm operating

Alarm operating

Low / missing

“Err” Alarm is

on AC power

on emergency

battery warning

not operating

 

battery back-up

 

properly

What you see and hear during installation

WHEN YOU FIRST INSTALL THE

UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS

BATTERY:

(AC POWER):

HORN: Chirps briefly

HORN: Silent

DISPLAY: Flashes “888” briefly;

DISPLAY: Dash remains lit at

switches to “bat” after a minute

“READY”

POWER/ALARM Light: Flashes

POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines

once a minute

continuously

WHEN YOU FIRST PLUG-IN

WHEN YOU TEST THE CO ALARM:

THE CO ALARM:

HORN: Sounds loudly - 4 beeps,

HORN: Silent

pause, 4 beeps, pause

DISPLAY: Dash appears by

DISPLAY: Flashes “888” briefly

“READY”

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Flashes rapidly

Shines continuously

 

What you see and hear under different conditions:

DURING A POWER FAILURE

IF BATTERY BECOMES LOW

(IN BATTERY BACK-UP):

OR IS MISSING:

HORN: Silent

HORN: Chirps once a minute*

DISPLAY: Displays the word

DISPLAY: The word “bat” flashes

“bat” continuously

on and off

POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes

POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes

once a minute.

once a minute

WHEN THE ELECTRICITY COMES

IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT

BACK ON:

OPERATING PROPERLY:

HORN: Silent

HORN: Three rapid chirps

DISPLAY: Dash appears by

every minute

DISPLAY: Displays “Err”

“READY”

POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines

POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes

continuously.

three times in sync with the horn.

What you see and hear if CO is detected:

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL TEST/SILENCE FEATURE

Using the VOLUME or CHANNEL buttons on most remote controls, you can test or silence this 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 2 seconds.

If the Alarm does not respond to your remote control:

• You may be standing too far away.

• Your remote may not be compatible.

•The feature may be accidentally disabled*.

•You did not hold the button on your remote for at least 2 seconds.

•The remote Silence Feature only works once in an alarm situation. Using the Test/Silence button on the CO Alarm will still silence the unit. The remote Silence Feature will return when the unit clears itself.

*NOTE: The remote control option will be disabled if you hold down the Test/Silence/Scroll button while installing the battery. If you accidentally disable the remote option, remove the battery and re-install it, making sure you are not touching the Test/Silence/Scroll button.

USING THE PEAK CO MEMORY

The CO Memory Feature lets you check the highest level of CO recorded during an alarm.

To check CO Memory:

1.Press and release the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the dash scrolls to “MEMORY”.

2.Press and hold Test/Silence/Scroll button to display Memory CO level.

To clear CO Memory:

1.Press and release the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the dash scrolls to “CLEAR MEMORY.”

2.Press and hold the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the display shows “CLr.”

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.

INSTALLATION

WHERE TO INSTALL 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.

If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway.

PRE-ALARM LEVELS:

HORN: Silent

DISPLAY: Shows CO levels detected in ppm

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

On continuously

ALARM LEVELS OF CO ARE DETECTED:

HORN: Sounds loudly - 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause.

This sequence repeats for as long as the unit is in alarm*

DISPLAY: Shows CO levels detected in ppm

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Flashes rapidly

*Note: If unit goes into alarm under battery back-up power, the regular 4 beeps-brief pause cycle will repeat for four minutes. After four minutes, the pause will increase to 1 minute.

IF YOU SILENCE THE ALARM:

HORN: Silent for about 4 minutes*

DISPLAY: Shows CO levels detected in ppm

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Flashes rapidly

*Note: After 4 minutes, if CO lev- els drop below alarm levels, the unit will remain silent and return to normal operation. If CO pres- ence still indicates a potentially dangerous situation, the horn will sound again.

IF THE CO LEVELS RETURN TO NORMAL:

HORN: Silent

DISPLAY: Dash lit by “READY”

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Shines continuously

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

 

KITCHEN

GARAGE

LIVING ROOM

HALL

 

 

BASEMENT

 

REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS

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FCD4 specifications

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One of the standout features of the FCD4 is its electrochemical sensor technology, which enhances the detector's sensitivity and accuracy in identifying even low levels of carbon monoxide. The use of this advanced sensor technology enables the FCD4 to respond quickly to harmful gas concentrations, providing timely alerts to occupants.

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Safety features extend beyond detection, and the FCD4 is designed with a loud alarm that activates at dangerous CO levels. This alarm, combined with visual alerts, ensures that users can react quickly to potential threats. Moreover, the product boasts a sleek and modern design, making it easy to install in any setting without disrupting the aesthetic.

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