How to Operate Your CO Alarm (cont.)
Test Your CO Alarm Weekly
Momentarily press the TEST/RESET button and note the alarm sound. Also note that the LED indicators flash the proper test sequence as described in HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM. If the alarm does not beep after 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 may cause damage and will void the warranty.
What to Do if Your Alarm Sounds
!WARNING
Carbon Monoxide cannot be seen, felt, tasted, or smelled – but it can be FATAL.
!WARNING
IF THE RED 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 TEST/RESET button;
2.Call your emergency services [fire department or 911];
3.Immediately move to fresh air — outdoors or by an open door/window. Make certain that all persons are accounted for. Do not reenter the premises nor move away from the open door/window until the emer- gency services responders have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal 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 investigate sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances, and to inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection, have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technicians and consult the manufacturers’ instruc- tions, 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.
!WARNING
If the CO alarm sounds its alarm horn again, it has sensed CO. This is not a false alarm.
Maintenance and Cleaning
This CO alarm does not require any maintenance except occasional dust- ing or cleaning. If necessary, occasionally vacuum the case of the CO alarm. To clean the CO alarm, unplug each CO alarm from its wiring har- ness 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 onto the wire harness and replace on the mounting bracket. Press in, hold, and release TEST/RESET button on each CO alarm to test after cleaning.
!WARNING
Do not use abrasive cleansers, or spray the CO alarm with cleaning agents or waxes, especially cleaners containing ammonia. These liquids may impair the performance of sensors. Do not submerge the CO alarm in water.
Troubleshooting
Problem: The alarm is properly connected to AC power, but the green LEDs do not light.
Solution: Return alarm to Maple Chase Company for service (see warranty).
Problem: Amber FAULT light flashes every 30 seconds.
Español
es necesariio instalar tanto la alarma de monóxido de carbono como la alarma de humo en aquellas áreas que van a ser protegidas.
!CUIDADO
Esta alarma solamente indicará la presencia de monóxido de carbono donde está el sensor. Es posible que haya el gas monóxido de carbono en otras áreas.
ÁTICO QUE SE USA
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FIGURA 3 | Ubicación de las |
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!ADVERTENCIA
NO instale las alarmas de CO:
•Cerca de los baños o en el área de la ducha o regadera, ya que el vapor y el rociado de aerosoles pueden desconectarla.
•En clósets, espacios en que no se puede estar de pie, áticos que no se usan o en áreas sin calefacción, donde la temperatura del aire alrededor puede bajar de 4.4 (C (40 (F) o subir por encima de 37,8 (C (100 (F).
•A menos de cinco pies 1,50 m (5 pies) de cualquier aparato o artefacto que queme combustible (cocinas o estufas, calentadores a queroseno, calderas para calefacción, chimeneas, etc.).
•A 30 cm (1 pie) o menos de cualquier pared, esquina o espacios de “aire muerto”.
•En habitaciones donde se usen con frecuencia químicos o productos de limpieza (pinturas, rociadores del cabello, diluyentes, etc.). Cuando se usen químicos, fíjese que las habitaciones estén bien ventiladas.
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