Firex COQ8 User Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Firex carbon monoxide alarm.
It is an important component of your home security system.
Please read this booklet thoroughly. The more familiar
you are with the information it contains, the easier you will
find it to install, operate, and maintain your carbon monoxide
alarm properly. This ultimately means greater security
and peace of mind for you and your family.
The Maple Chase Company
2 The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO)
2 CO Alarm Features
3 Where to Install Your CO Alarm
4 How to Install Your CO Alarm
5 How to Operate Your CO Alarm
6 What to Do if the Alarm Sounds
6 Maintenance and Cleaning
6Troubleshooting
7 Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning
7 Conditions That Can Cause CO Levels
to Change
8 Home Safety Tips
8 Limited Warranty
Table Of Contents
Model COQ8
110-1022
110-1022
Gracias por comprar una alarma de monóxido de carbono Firex.
Es un componente importante del sistema de seguridad
de su casa. Sírvase leer bien todo el folleto. Mientras más
familiarizado esté con la información, más fácil le será
instalar, operar y mantener su alarma de monóxido de carbono
adecuadamente, lo que al fin y al cabo, significa una mayor
seguridad y tranquilidad para usted y su familia.
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alterna de 120 V con respaldo de
batería de 9V e interconexión inteligent
Manual del propietario
120V AC Direct Wire
with 9V Battery Backup
and Smart Interconnect
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The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas. It cannot be seen, felt, tasted, or
smelled. The effects of CO poisoning can cause household members
to become extremely ill or even cause death. Due to damage, poor
maintenance, or defects, many appliances like furnaces, ovens, fireplaces,
kerosene heaters, and grills may silently emit CO. Advance warning of CO
poisoning is only possible if you install and maintain a CO detection
device.
The amount of CO in the air is measured in parts per million (ppm).
Carbon monoxide occurs when fuel burns without sufficient oxygen
(incomplete combustion). This type of malfunction can happen to any
fuel-burning appliance at any time. Many fireplace chimneys, for example,
can become filled with leaves during the fall season. If enough leaves, dirt,
and soot are accumulated in the chimney, proper ventilation will be interrupted. This can cause a backdraft of CO into the home. The result can be
fatal. With proper maintenance and cleaning, however, the potential for CO
build up can be reduced.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious issue. Many families suffer daily,
and over one thousand lives are lost each year because of this deadly
household gas. With proper maintenance and care, this CO alarm can give
family members advance warning to CO emissions. Please read this manual thoroughly to learn how to properly install, operate, clean, and repair
your CO alarm, and for important safety tips to safeguard your family from
deadly CO poisoning.
The following symbols identify the most important safety messages in this
manual.
When you see this symbol, be aware that if the message is ignored, the
hazard WILL result in SEVERE bodily injury or death.
When you see this symbol, be aware that if the message is ignored, the
hazard CAN cause SEVERE bodily injury or death.
When you see this symbol, be aware that if the message is ignored, the
hazard CAN or WILL cause MINOR bodily injury.
BE AWARE OF COMMON SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE. Common
sources of carbon monoxide are furnaces, heating devices, water heaters,
gas stoves, kerosene heaters, fireplaces, barbecues used indoors, running
motors or engines in attached garages, and gasoline powered devices,
such as generators or pumps used in emergency situations. Be aware of
the proper uses for each device. Have these devices serviced and cleaned
regularly. Use common sense, and follow safety and hazard instructions
carefully whenever using any of these devices.
Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices
which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30ppm.
CO Alarm Features
• 9V battery backup.
• Quick connect wiring harness for fast, easy installation.
• Smart Interconnect—shared interconnect wire with smoke alarms distinguishing between smoke and CO alarm signals on the interconnect wire.
• Square shape, easily distinguishes from smoke alarm.
• Large TEST/RESET button—easy to use.
• Three level light and sound alarm system—you always know if:
1. AC power is applied to the unit.
2. Your alarm requires immediate replacement.
3. CO levels are dangerous.
• Electrical Rating: 120V AC, 60Hz, 0.05 amp
CAUTION
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WARNING
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DANGER
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WARNING
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WARNING
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2 El peligro del monóxido de carbono (CO)
4 Características de la alarma de CO
5 Dónde instalar la alarma de CO
7Cómo instalar la alarma de CO
10 Cómo operar la alarma de CO
11 Qué hacer si suena la alarma
12 Mantenimiento y limpieza
13 Resolución de problemas
13 Síntomas del envenenamiento
con monóxido de carbono
14 Condiciones que pueden ocasionar
cambios en los niveles de CO
15 Consejos de seguridad para la casa
16 Garantía limitada
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Model COQ8
El peligro del monóxido de carbono
El monóxido de carbono (CO) es un gas tóxico, que no se puede ver ni sentir y
que no tiene sabor ni olor. El envenenamiento con este gas puede causar que
los miembros de la familia se enfermen gravemente e incluso fallezcan. Muchos
artefactos como calderas de la calefacción, estufas, chimeneas, calentadores a
queroseno y parrillas pueden emitir monóxido de carbono silenciosamente
cuando están dañados, no han tenido mantenimiento o tienen defectos.
Solamente puede tener una advertencia anticipada del envenenamiento con
monóxido de carbono, si instala y mantiene un dispositivo para detectarlo.
La cantidad de CO (monóxido de carbono) en el aire se mide en partes
por millón (ppm). Se produce monóxido de carbono cuando los com-
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CO Alarm Features (cont.)
This CO alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from any
source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any
other type of gas. If this CO alarm sounds its alarm horn, DO NOT assume
that it is a false alarm. The alarm horn requires your immediate action.
This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living
units. It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards.
Where to Install Your CO Alarm
Carbon monoxide gas can be anywhere and everywhere. CO gas is equal
to or slightly lighter than air, and disperses evenly with the air in a room.
Therefore, install this CO alarm where air circulation is best. DO NOT
mount the CO alarm within 1 foot of the ceiling/wall or wall/wall
intersection, or other dead air spaces.
Since most CO fatalities occur while families are sleeping, we recommend
that you install at least one CO alarm in the hallway outside each separate
sleeping area and one inside each bedroom or sleeping area.
We also recommend that you install a CO alarm on every separate living
level of the home where household members frequently spend time, as
well as in the basement. See Figures 1, 2, and 3 for typical CO alarm locations within the home.
This alarm can share the interconnect wire of smoke and heat alarms, BUT
this alarm will remain silent if smoke is detected by the interconnected
smoke and heat alarms. Therefore, it is necessary to install both a CO
alarm and smoke alarm in those areas to be protected.
This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the
sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
DO NOT install CO alarms:
• Near bathrooms or in shower areas. Steam and aerosol sprays can disable the alarm.
• In closets, crawlspaces, unused attics, or unheated areas where surrounding air temperatures may go below 40°F (4.4°C) or above 100°F
(37.8°C).
• Within five feet of any fuel-burning appliance (stove, kerosene heater, furnace, fireplace, etc.).
• Within one foot of any wall, corner, or other dead air spaces.
• In rooms where chemicals or cleaning supplies are frequently used (paint,
hair spray, thinner, etc.). Allow plenty of ventilation in rooms where chemicals are used.
• Directly above a sink, bathtub or basin.
• Directly above or below air exchange or heating vents.
• Behind drapes, furniture, or appliances that could block air flow to the
CO alarm.
This unit cannot be used in recreational vehicle applications.
WARNING
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WARNING
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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BEDROOM
single story
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BATH
BASEMENT
FURNACE
ROOM
FIGURE 1
LIVING
ROOM
FURNACE
ROOM
two story
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVED-IN ATTIC
BATH
BASEMENT
split level
BEDROOM
FAMILY / GREAT ROOM
BATH
BATH
LIVING
ROOM
UTILITY
ROOM
BASEMENT
FIGURE 2
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
FIGURE 3
Key
CO alarm locations
WARNING
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bustibles se queman sin que haya una cantidad suficiente de oxígeno
(combustión incompleta). Este tipo de mal funcionamiento puede ocurrir
en cualquier artefacto que queme combustible y en cualquier momento.
Por ejemplo, muchas chimeneas se pueden llenar de hojas en el otoño, y
si hay una suficiente cantidad de hojas, se acumulará suciedad y hollín en
la chimenea y se interrumpirá la ventilación adecuada. Esto puede hacer
que el CO entre a la casa y el resultado puede ser fatal. Sin embargo, con
un mantenimiento y limpieza adecuados se puede reducir la posibilidad de
acumulación de CO.
El envenenamiento con monóxido de carbono es un asunto grave. Muchas
familias lo sufren todos los días, y más de mil vidas se pierden cada año
debido a este gas casero mortal. Si se mantiene y cuida adecuadamente, la
alarma de CO le puede dar a los miembros de la familia una advertencia
anticipada de las emisiones de CO. Sírvase leer bien este manual para
aprender cómo instalar, operar, limpiar y reparar adecuadamente la alarma
de CO, así como para enterarse de recomendaciones importantes sobre
seguridad a fin de proteger a su familia del envenenamiento fatal con CO.
Los símbolos siguientes identifican los mensajes importantes sobre
seguridad que hay en este manual
PELIGRO
Cuando vea este símbolo, usted debe saber que, si no se toma en cuenta
el mensaje, la situación peligrosa CAUSARÁ lesiones corporales GRAVES
o la muerte.
ADVERTENCIA
Cuando vea este símbolo, usted debe saber que, si no se toma en cuenta
el mensaje, la situación peligrosa PUEDE CAUSAR lesiones corporales
GRAVES o la muerte.
CUIDADO
Cuando vea este símbolo, usted debe saber que, si no se toma en cuenta
el mensaje, la situación peligrosa PUEDE causar o CAUSARÁ lesiones
corporales leves.
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How to Install Your CO Alarm
Once you have decided the best place to install the CO alarm(s), follow
these steps:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power at the main fuse box or
circuit breaker by removing the fuse or switching the circuit breaker to the
OFF position.
Check local codes for specific mounting requirements in your area.
1. From back of CO alarm, slide mounting plate
and lift from base. See Figure 4.
2. Connect new 9-volt battery to battery connector
inside compartment and slide door closed
snapping it into place. New 9V battery comes
from the factory installed backwards inside the
battery compartment. Replace battery with
Eveready 216, 522, 1222 or equivalent from your
local retailer.
3. Align mounting plate with junction box mounting holes.
4. Gently pull household wires through center hole of mounting plate.
5. Secure mounting plate to junction box.
6. With a small wire connector, connect white wire from the CO alarm to
white household wire.
7. Connect black wire from the
CO alarm to the black household wire.
8. For interconnecting alarms:
• Use #18 AWG minimum
solid or stranded wire. When
interconnecting, maximum
wire length between any two
is 1,500 feet for #18 AWG or
4,000 feet for #14 AWG
(20 OHMS loop resistance.) See Figure 5.
• This CO alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11 other Firex
CO alarms or with as many as 12 Firex smoke alarms, and 5 CO or
heat alarms for a total number of 18 units.
• This CO alarm may be interconnected with Firex models FADC, ADC,
PAD and ADH smoke and heat alarms. DO NOT connect to any other
model CO, smoke or heat alarm.
• Note that this CO alarm will not
cause interconnected smoke and
heat alarms to sound their horn. This
CO alarm will remain silent if interconnected smoke and heat alarms
are sounding even if there is a buildup of CO.
• Connect CO and smoke alarms to a
single AC branch circuit. If local
codes do not permit connection to a
single AC branch circuit, be sure the
neutral wire is common to all circuits used.
9. Align tabs on back of base with slots on side of mounting plate. Slide
base down to lock into position. See Figure 6.
10. Turn power on at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. The CO alarm will
flash the red LED and emit a short beep during its power-up cycle. The
green POWER light will stay on as long as the CO alarm is receiving AC
power.
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CAUTION
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FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
WHITE
YELLOW
BLACK
YELLOW
WHITE
BLACK
WHITE
BLACK
TO 120 VAC (HOT)
TO NEUTRAL
FIGURE 6
ADVERTENCIA
CONOZCA LAS FUENTES COMUNES DE MONÓXIDO DE CARBONO.
Las fuentes comunes de monóxido de carbono son calderas para
calefacción, aparatos para calentar, calentadores de agua, cocinas o
estufas a gas, calentadores a queroseno, chimeneas, parrillas que se
usan dentro de la casa, motores o máquinas que estén funcionado en
garajes unidos a la casa y dispositivos a gasolina como los generadores
y las bombas que se usan en emergencias. Conozca cómo usar
adecuadamente cada aparato o dispositivo y haga que les den servicio
y se limpien regularmente. Use el sentido común y siga cuidadosamente las instrucciones sobre seguridad y riesgos siempre que los use.
ADVERTENCIA
Las personas con problemas médicos pueden considerar usar dispositivos
de advertencia que tengan señales audibles o visuales para concentraciones
de monóxido de carbono por debajo de 30 ppm.
Características de la alarma de CO
• Pila de repuesto de 9 V
• Arnés para conexión rápida de los alambres para facilitar y abreviar la
instalación
• Interconexión inteligente: cable compartido de interconexión con el cual las
alarmas de humo distinguen entre las señales de alarma de hum y de
monóxido de carbono en el cable de interconexión
• Su forma cuadrada la diferencia claramente de las alarmas de humo
• Botón grande para probar y recalibrar: fácil de usar
• Sistema de alarma de luz y sonido de tres niveles; usted siempre sabe si:
1. La unidad está recibiendo la corriente alterna.
2. La alarma requiere cambiarse de inmediato.
3. Hay niveles peligrosos de CO.
• Especificaciones eléctricas: 120 V de CA, 60 Hz, 0,05 amp.
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How to Install Your CO Alarm (cont.)
11. Firmly PRESS AND RELEASE THE
TEST/RESET button. See Figure 7.
The alarm should sound a short
tone. The amber SERVICE light will
turn on, and the CO alarm will go
through its test cycle. The red LED
will flash, and the alarm will beep
four times followed by 5 seconds of
silence and then repeat the cycle.
After the test cycle, the amber
SERVICE light will turn off, and the green
POWER light will remain lighted which means
the CO alarm is operating properly.
12. If the alarm is interconnected to other CO alarms, press and hold the
TEST/RESET button until the red light turns on. Other interconnected
alarms also will beep four times followed by 5 seconds of silence. The red
ALARM light on other alarms will not light during this test. If the alarm is
interconnected with smoke or heat alarms, the smoke and heat alarms will
remain silent.
13. Two self-adhesive labels have been provided with instructions indicating
what to do if the alarm sounds. Add the phone numbers of your emergency services provider and a qualified technician to each label. Place one
of the labels in a visible area next to the alarm, and place the other label
near a source of fresh air which will be used as a gathering place if the
alarm sounds.
How to Operate Your CO Alarm
This carbon monoxide alarm has been evaluated by UL and meets the
applicable UL standards and requirements.
This CO alarm has a three light and
sound alarm system:
On
Green indicator constantlyON indicates unit is receiving AC
power.
Service Amber indicator flashing and alarm horn beeping every
thirty seconds indicates unit fault. Press and release the
TEST/RESET button. If the alarm returns to displaying the
fault signal, the CO alarm is not operating properly.
REPLACE THE CO ALARM IMMEDIATELY. SEE THE WARRANTY INFORMATION AT THE END OF THIS MANUAL.
Alarm Red indicator flashes and alarm horn sounds four fast
beeps and then is quiet for 5 seconds.
When the CO concentration builds to a level that is equal to 70 ppm or
greater for the duration identified within the standard, the following will
occur:
• The ALARM light and sound signals will activate. See the
WHAT TO DO IF
YOUR ALARM SOUNDS
section of this manual for important action
steps to be taken.
• If you wish to press the TEST/RESET button during this time, the alarm
will become quiet for up to six minutes. The ALARM signals will be
reenergized within 6 minutes from the time the reset button is pressed if
the concentration of carbon monoxide surrounding the alarm remains at
70 ppm or greater.
• The alarm will remain silent if the CO concentration has decreased below
the alarm level of the standard. See WHAT TO DO IF YOUR ALARM
SOUNDS section of this manual for important action steps to be taken.
• The alarm will continue for as long as the condition exists.
The alarm will not permanently end its alarm mode until the concentration
of CO has been reduced to a safe level.
PRESS
IN, HOLD,
AND
RELEASE
TO
RESET
AND/OR
TEST.
FIGURE 7
(Power on/ operating)
(Problem with Alarm)
(Dangerous CO levels)
ON SERVICE ALARM:
MOVE TO FRESH AIR
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Características de la alarma de CO (continuación)
ADVERTENCIA
Esta alarma está diseñada para detectar el gas monóxido de carbono de
cualquier fuente de combustión, NO está diseñada para detectar humo,
fuego ni ningún otro tipo de gas. Si suena la sirena de la alarma de CO, no
suponga que se trata de una falsa alarma, sino, préstele atención inmediata.
ADVERTENCIA
Este producto es para usarse en lugares comunes dentro de viviendas
familiares. No está diseñado para medir el cumplimiento con las normas
comerciales o industriales de la Administración de Seguridad y Salud
Ocupacional de los Estados Unidos (OSHA).
Dónde instalar la alarma de CO
ADVERTENCIA
El gas monóxido de carbono puede estar en cualquier parte y en todas
partes, pesa lo mismo o es ligeramente más liviano que el aire y se dispersa uniformemente con el aire de la habitación. Por consiguiente,
instale esta alarma de CO donde el aire circule mejor. NO instale la
alarma de CO a un pie 30 cm (1 pie) o menos de la intersección de la
pared con el cielo raso, en la intersección de dos paredes, ni en otros
espacios de “aire muerto”.
Ya que la mayoría de las muertes por CO ocurren mientras las familias
están durmiendo, recomendamos que instale, por lo menos, una alarma
en los pasadizos de las diferentes áreas de dormir y otra alarma en cada
uno de los dormitorios o áreas de dormir.
También recomendamos que instale una alarma en cada una de las áreas
o habitaciones de los diferentes niveles donde los miembros de la familia
están con frecuencia, así como en el sótano. Las figuras 1, 2 y 3 muestran las ubicaciones típicas de las alarmas dentro de la casa.
Esta alarma puede compartir el cable de interconexión de las alarmas de
humo y calor, PERO esta alarma permanecerá en silencio si el humo es
detectado por las alarmas interconectadas de humo y calor. Por lo tanto,
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