MODEL FCD3N—User’s Manual
Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm
M06-1042-001 7/00
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What The Lights and Alarm Tones Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CO Alarm Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Where to Install CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Where NOT To Install Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 How to Install Your CO Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CHAPTER 3: IF YOUR CO SOUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
If the Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the Silence Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CHAPTER 4: TESTING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CHAPTER 5: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Symptoms of CO Poisoning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Potential Sources Of CO In The Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 How Can I Protect My Family?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CHAPTER 6: UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. UL2034 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 CHAPTER 8: GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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 user.
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT!
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items.
IMPORTANT!
THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.
IMPORTANT!
This CO Alarm is approved for use in singlefamily residences. It is NOT designed for marine use.
CAUTION!
This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
WARNING!
The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem. Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
WARNING!
This CO Alarm does not operate without a working battery. Removing the battery, or failure to replace it at the end of its service life, removes your protection.
WARNING!
NEVER ignore your carbon monoxide alarm if it alarms. Refer to “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for more information. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
WARNING!
Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
WARNING!
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 may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.
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HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS
General Information
A CO Alarm measures the CO levels in the air. It will alarm if CO levels rise quickly (if the heat exchanger on your furnace breaks, for example), or if CO is consistently present (a slow CO leak on a fuel-burning appliance).
This carbon monoxide alarm features a permanently installed sensor, three colored indicator lights, and an 85 dB alarm horn. It also has a silence feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn.
The Cover of Your CO Alarm
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1Test/Silence Button:
2BATTERY Light (Dual Color — Green or Yellow)
3SERVICE Light (Yellow)
4ALARM Light (Red)
5(Behind Cover) Alarm Horn: 85db audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit malfunction warning.
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WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM TONES MEAN
WELCOME CHIRP.
BATTERY SERVICE ALARM
Horn chirps and battery light blinks green once when battery is first connected.
ALARM RECEIVING
BATTERY POWER
BATTERY SERVICE ALARM
BATTERY light flashes GREEN twice a minute. Horn is silent.
LOW BATTERY WARNING.
BATTERY SERVICE ALARM
The BATTERY light turns YELLOW. It flashes and the horn “chirps” twice a minute. This warning should last for up to 30 days, but you should replace the battery as soon as possible. See Chapter 4 for details.
DURING TESTING -
GOOD BATTERY
BATTERY SERVICE ALARM
When you press the Test/ Silence button, all three lights will flash briefly, and the horn will sound.
If the battery is GOOD, the BATTERY light flashes GREEN.
DURING TESTING - LOW/WEAK BATTERY
BATTERY SERVICE ALARM
When you press the Test/ Silence button, all three lights will flash briefly, but the horn may stay silent.
If the battery is WEAK, the BATTERY light flashes YELLOW.
IMPORTANT! Replace a weak battery immediately!
CO ALARM
REQUIRES SERVICE
BATTERY SERVICE ALARM
The SERVICE light flashes YELLOW and the horn “chirps” three times every 30 seconds. CO Alarm needs to be serviced or replaced. See Chapter 4 for details.
CO ALARM IS IN ALARM.
BATTERY SERVICE ALARM
Sensor has detected enough CO to trigger an alarm. ALARM light flashes RED rapidly and horn sounds loudly. See Chapter 3 for details on how to respond to an alarm.
“ALARM-MOVE
TO FRESH AIR”
During an alarm, move everyone to a source of fresh air. Do NOT move the CO Alarm!
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CO ALARM SPECIFICATIONS
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million.
Required Alarm Levels: Before 10% COHb exposure at levels of 30% to 70% Relative Humidity (RH):
•400 ppm CO between 4 and 15 minutes
•150 ppm CO between 10 and 50 minutes
•70 ppm CO between 60 and 240 minutes
The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of 30 ppm
for 30 days.
Audible Alarm: 85dB minimum at 10 feet
Power: Powered by 9V battery. Green light flashes about twice a minute when device is receiving battery power.
During Alarm: CO Alarm horn sounds while the red light flashes rapidly.
This CO alarm is designed to sound for up to 12 hours in alarm conditions, provided the battery is fresh and installed correctly.
Warranty: 5-year limited warranty.
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station carbon monoxide alarms UL2034.
According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2: “Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as, but not limited to, exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fired appliances, and fireplaces. CO alarms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure.” This CO Alarm monitors the air, and is designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening. This allows you precious time to leave the house and correct the problem. This is only possible if alarms are located, installed, and maintained as described in this manual.
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CHAPTER 2: Installation
WHERE TO INSTALL
CO ALARMS
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends the use of at least one CO Alarm per household, located near the sleeping area. 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, install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway.
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SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING 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.
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