USER’S MANUAL
PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
WITH BATTERY BACK-UP AND SILENCE FEATURES
120VAC ~ 60Hz, 0.09 A
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This unit was shipped with a user’s manual that contains important
information about its operation. If you are installing this unit for use by others,
you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
| Printed in Mexico | Model CO615 |
| M08-0150-001 Q 10/06 |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Where To Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Before You Begin Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How To Install This CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How Your Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 What To Do if CO is Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Using the Remote Control Test/Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Using the Peak CO Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Understanding the Light, Horn, and Display Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Regulatory Information For CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
General Limitations Of CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
•Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items.
•The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other gas. It will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
•Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding. It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing.
•Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly.
•This unit must be powered by a 24-hour circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this unit to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection.
•This Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate. If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing, the alarm cannot operate.
•Test the Alarm once a week. If the Alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the Alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
•This Carbon Monoxide Alarm is intended for residential use and is not suitable for use in hazardous locations as defined in the National Electrical Code.
•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) commercial 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 information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician.
INSTALLATION
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
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.
In general, install Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
•WHERE YOU CAN HEAR THE ALARM FROM ALL SLEEPING AREAS
•In or near bedrooms and living areas or wherever you suspect a CO exposure is likely.
•On each level of a multi-level home.
Improper location can affect the sensitive electronic components in this Alarm. Please see “Where this Alarm Should Not Be Installed”.
Recommended Placement
BEDROOM | BEDROOM | BEDROOM |
| KITCHEN | GARAGE |
LIVING ROOM | HALL | |
| BASEMENT | |
REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS
NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could keep carbon monoxide from reaching the Alarm.
