Installation
Install at least 12" (30.5 cm) away from fluorescent lights as electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms. Do not place in direct sunlight and keep out of insect infested areas. Extreme temperatures will effect the sensitivity of the Smoke/CO Alarm. Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40°F (4.4°C) or hotter than 100°F (37.8°C), such as garages and unfinished attics. Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is greater than 85%. Place away from doors and windows that open to the outside.
Mounting
CAUTION: Your Smoke/CO Alarm is sealed and the cover is NOT removable!
•To help identify the date to replace the unit, a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm. Write the “Replace by” date (7 years from power up) in
p e rmanent marker on the label. See “Alarm Replacement” section for additional details.
•The mounting plate must be removed from the back of the alarm to install. To detach, twist the mounting plate and the alarm in opposite directions. Hold the mounting plate against the selected installation location (wall or ceiling) and mark the center of the holes with a pencil.
•To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway, or wall, the “A” line on the mounting plate should be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounting, or horizontal when wall mounting. Drill a hole through the pencil marks and use the enclosed screws and anchors to secure. Use 3/16” drill for anchor holes. Align the Smoke/CO Alarm with the mounting plate and rotate clockwise (right) until the unit is aligned. Screw and anchor accessories are supplied.
Operation
Testing
The Test/Reset button has four purposes. It tests the unit’s electronics, resets the alarm, activates the HUSH® feature and activates the Peak Level memory (See page
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing.
•To test: Press and release the Test/Reset button and 4 seconds of alarm will sound, followed by the message “Fire! Feu!”, then another four short beeps and the message “Carbon Monoxide! Monoxyde de carbone!”, followed by 4 additional short beeps.
•Reset: If the CO alarm pattern is sounding, pressing the Test/Reset button will silence the alarm. If the CO condition that caused the alert continues, the alarm will reactivate. Reactivation times depend on the amount of smoke or CO present. See page 18.
•Peak Level Memory: If 8 chirps are made when pushing the Test/Teset button, the unit has detected a CO level of 100 PPM or greater.
•HUSH®: If the smoke/CO Alarm is sounding a smoke alarm, pressing the test/reset button will temporarily silence the alarm. If the smoke level continues to build, the alarm will reactivate. See Page 16.
The unit needs to be tested weekly! If at anytime it does not perform as described, verify the three batteries are installed correctly and that they don’t need replacing. Clean dust and other buildup off the unit. If it still doesn’t operate properly call the Consumer Hotline at
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