USING THE RESET FEATURE
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potential problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result | |||||
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The reset feature is intended to reset the CO alarm while the | |||||
problem is corrected - IT WILL NOT CORRECT A CO PROBLEM. | |||||
While the alarm has been reset, the device will continue to monitor | |||||
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When CO reaches alarm levels, the alarm will sound a repeating | |||||
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The initial reset cycle will last approximately 5 minutes. | |||||
NOTE: After initial 5 minute reset cycle, the alarm will | |||||
present CO levels and respond accordingly. If CO levels remain | |||||
potentially dangerous, or increase to higher levels, the alarm will | |||||
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after the reset button | dangerous situation. | Department. If not, |
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Unit will not go into test | receiving power. | electrical technician for |
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mode when test button | NO AC and no | equipment inspection |
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Alarm sounds 2 quick | Device has become | Clean (refer to |
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seconds. |
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Alarm sounds 3 quick | END OF LIFE | Contact Gentex |
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SIGNAL. | Device | Corporation for |
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Green light is ON and | Low or no battery in | Replace battery (refer |
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and Alarm chirps once | AC is powering | Section) or return to |
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every 30 seconds | device |
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MAINTENANCE
DO NOT open CO alarm for cleaning. IF CO ALARM IS OPENED, PRODUCT WARRANTY BECOMES VOID.
CAUTION: If the device does not work properly, do not try and fix it yourself. This will void your warranty. See "TO RETURN A CO ALARM" for instructions to return CO alarms that do not operate properly. DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF.
Gentex recommends CO alarms be tested a minimum of once a week. The test feature of your CO alarm accurately simulates CO conditions and tests the CO alarm's functions as required by Underwriters Laboratories.
NOTICE: Do not cover, tape, or otherwise block the openings of your CO alarm. These openings are designed to allow air to pass through your CO alarm, thus sampling the air around the CO alarm. NOTICE: CO alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated by a nationally recognized testing laboratory and found suitable for that purpose.
WEEKLY TESTING
Press the test/reset button on the alarm until the alarm sounds. During testing the device will simulate a CO condition in the alarm.
The alarm sequence should last
If the alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for replacement, see “Limited Warranty.”
DO NOT stand close to the device when the alarm is sounding. Exposure at close range could result in hearing damage.
Never use exhaust from vehicle to test CO portion of alarm.
Exhaust may cause permanent damage to alarm and voids the warranty.
TO KEEP THE ALARM WORKING PROPERLY: Test weekly as described in “Weekly Testing.”
Keep alarm cover clean using soft cloth. DO NOT vacuum or use compressed air, water, cleaners or solvents to clean alarm.
Replace battery immediately if low battery warning is heard. See “Battery Installation” section.
NOTICE: DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the alarm. DO NOT paint over the alarm. Doing so may cause permanent damage.
Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals and other contaminants can affect the sensor. When using any of these materials near the alarm, make sure the room is well ventilated.
The CO alarm is not washable. DO NOT submerge the alarm in water. Water can affect the sensor, causing permanent damge.
If your home is being fumigated, disconnect unit temporarily from wire harness and store where it will not be exposed to chemicals or fumes. When fumigation is complete and all traces of fumes clear,
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC. UL 2034 WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM
UL Standard UL 2034 requires residential CO alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as described below. CO levels are measured in part per million (ppm) of CO over time (in minutes).
UL 2034 Required Alarm Points1:
If the CO alarm is exposed to 400ppm of CO, THE DEVICE MUST ALARM BETWEEN 4 - 15 MINUTES.
If the CO alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, THE DEVICE MUST ALARM BETWEEN 10 - 50 MINUTES.
If the CO alarm is exposed to 70 ppm of CO, THE DEVICE MUST ALARM BETWEEN 60 - 240 MINUTES.
The device is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of 30 ppm for 30 days.
1 Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH).
