First Alert CO410 Installation, Where Co Alarms Should Not Be Installed, Using The Peak Co Memory

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM

Lights blink when batteries are first connected.

DIGITAL DISPLAY: All segments are turned on for a short time upon initial power. Then the battery level icon is displayed.

ALARM RECEIVING BATTERY POWER

Green light flashes every minute. Horn is silent.

DIGITAL DISPLAY: Battery icon will show a full or almost full icon. Battery icon flashes every two seconds.

In standby mode Display will only flash battery icon (will not show 0).

LOW BATTERY WARNING

The light continues to flash (GREEN) and the horn also “chirps” once every minute. This warning should last for up to 30 days, but you should replace the batteries as soon as possible.

DIGITAL DISPLAY: Battery icon will show either 1 bar or an empty icon.

LOW BATTERY SILENCE

The LED is Green and the horn is silent.

DIGITAL DISPLAY: “bat” and “SILENCE” are displayed.

DURING TESTING

Light flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern (4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps), simulating a CO Alarm condition.

DIGITAL DISPLAY: During the simulated CO alarm, “CO” is displayed along with a full alarm level. Several ppm CO levels are also displayed and the alarm level is shown increasing.

CO ALARM

Sensor has detected enough CO to trigger an alarm. Light flashes rapidly and horn sounds loudly (repeating 4 beeps, pause). See “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for details. During an alarm, move everyone to a source of fresh air. DO NOT move the CO Alarm!

DIGITAL DISPLAY: “CO” alternating with

the ppm number, a full level, and “EVACUATE”.

CO ALARM REQUIRES SERVICE (MALFUNCTION SIGNAL)

The light flashes (GREEN) and the horn sounds

3 “chirps” every minute. CO Alarm needs to be replaced.

DIGITAL DISPLAY: “Err” is displayed.

CO ALARM END OF LIFE

The LED flashes Green 5 times in sync with 5 chirps every minute. CO Alarm needs to be replaced.

DIGITAL DISPLAY: “End” is displayed.

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 the Peak Level Button until the peak CO level is displayed.

To clear CO Memory:

1. Automatically resets after 24 hours.

2a. While checking CO memory, press or hold the Peak Level Button until “CLEAR” is displayed.

b. Press or hold the Peak Level Button until the CO Memory is cleared.

3. Remove the batteries.

NOTE: The highest CO level will be saved for 24 hours. 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. If the investigator will not arrive within the 24 hour time period before the unit automatically resets, be sure to write down the peak level.

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.

BEDROOM	BEDROOM	BEDROOM
	KITCHEN	GARAGE
LIVING ROOM	HALL
	BASEMENT

REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS

SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS

In a Single-level Home:

•Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.

•For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.

In a Multi-level Home:

•Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.

•For added protection, install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the home. If you have a basement, install that CO Alarm at the top of the basement stairs.

•For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.

In a Mobile Home:

•Install CO Alarms on inside walls ONLY. Uninsulated outside walls and roofs of mobile homes often transfer heat and cold from outdoors.

WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED

DO NOT locate this CO Alarm:

•In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.

•Closer than 20 feet (6 meters) from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater.

•Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance.

•In extremely humid areas. This alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry room, utility room or other source of high humidity.

•In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚ F (38˚ C). These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.

•In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners, fresh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors.

•In direct sunlight.

•This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single-family home or apartment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways, or basements of multi-family buildings unless working CO Alarms are also installed in each family living unit. CO Alarms in common areas may not be heard from inside individual family living units.

•This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete detection systems in places which house many people, like hotels or dormitories, unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit.

•DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, RVs, boats, or airplanes. This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential applications.

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