First Alert CO605 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH

BATTERY BACK-UP AND S ILENCE FEATURE

120V AC 60 Hz, 0.09A

M08-0153-002 S 12/06 Printed in Mexico

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This user’s manual contains important information about your Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this CO Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.

IMPORTANT!

Model CO605

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Understanding Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Where to Install CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Where CO Ala

How to Install Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

If the Alarm Signal Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Testing and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . .

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Finding the Source of CO After a

How Can I Protect My Family? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Potential Sources Of CO In The Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

General Limitations Of CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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INTRODUCTION

BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items.

• 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.

• This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences.

• This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon

monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.

• The Silence Feature is 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.

• This CO Alarm should receive continuous 120VAC, 60 Hz, pure sine wave electrical power. (The battery is meant for emergency back-up only). Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch. In order for the emergency battery back-up to work, a working (fresh) battery must be properly installed.

• NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms. Refer to “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for more informati so can result in injury or death.

• 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.

• 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 w 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.

HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round. CO problems can occur any time during the year, and this Alarm can only alert you if it is plugged in and receiving power.

This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard, unswitched 120V AC wall outlet. It is not intended for use in extension cords, power strips, or outlets controlled by a switch ous power to the unit. When fully powered, the unit samples the air and takes a new reading about every second. A microchip inside the unit stores each reading, and remembers the levels of CO it has been exposed to over time. The Alarm sounds when it has been exposed to a “critical” level of CO (measured in parts per million or “ppm”) within a specified time (measured in minutes). This CO Alarm features a permanently installed sensor, an indicator light, and an 85dB a has a Silence Feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn.

MALFUNCTION WARNING

This unit performs self-diagnostic tests. If the Alarm malfunctions, it should be replaced immediately. See "IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY" for more information.

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THE PARTS OF YOUR CO ALARM

1 Open door here

2 Test/Silence Button

3 POWER/ALARM Light

(Red)

4 Battery Compartment

5 (Behind Cover) Alarm

Horn: 85 dB audible alarm for test, alarm,

and unit malfunction warning.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM

SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS

BEDROOM

HALL

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

BASEMENT

BEDROOM

REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS

WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR DURING INSTALLATION

WHEN YOU FIRST INSTALL THE BATTERY:

HORN: Silent POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes once

UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS (AC POWER):

HORN: Silent POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously

WHEN YOU TEST THE CO ALARM:

HORN: Sounds loudly - 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause POWER/ALARM LIGHT: The LED flashes with the same pattern as

the horn.

WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS

DURING A POWER FAILURE (IN BATTERY BACK-UP):

HORN: Silent POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes once a minute.

WHEN THE ELECTRICITY COMES BACK ON AFTER A POWER FAILURE:

HORN: Silent POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously.

IF BATTERY BECOMES LOW OR IS MISSING:

HORN: Chirps once a minute POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously if AC is present or

flashes coincident with the horn-chirp if AC is not present.

IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY (MALFUNCTION

GNAL):

HORN: Three rapid chirps every minute POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes three times with the horn.

WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR IF CO IS DETECTED

ALARM LEVELS OF CO ARE DETECTED:

HORN: Sounds loudly - 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause. This sequence repeats for as long as the unit is in alarm.*

POWER/ALARM LIGHT: The LED flashes with the same pattern as

the horn. *Note: If unit goes into alarm under battery back-up power, the

regular 4 beeps-brief pause cycle will repeat for four minutes. After four minutes, the pause will increase to 1 minute.

IF YOU SILENCE THE ALARM:

HORN: Silent for about 4 minutes POWER/ALAR

Note: After 4 minutes, if CO levels drop below alarm levels, the unit will remain silent and return to normal operation.

If CO presence still indicates a potentially dangerous situation, the horn will sound again.

IF THE CO LEVELS RETURN TO NORMAL:

HORN: Silent POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously

M LIGHT: Flashes rapidly

WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED

DO NOT LOCATE THIS CO ALARM:

• In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.

• Closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source, or fuel burning appliances like a water

• Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance.

• In extremely humid areas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet

(3 meters) from a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry room, utility room or other source of high humidity.

• In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚ F (38˚ C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.

• In turbulent air, like fresh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors.

• In direct sunlight.

• In outlets covered by curtains or other obstruction.

• This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single-family home or apartment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways, or basements of multi-family buildings unless working CO Alarms are also installed in each family living unit. CO Alarms in common areas may not be heard from inside individual family living units.

• This CO Al detection systems in places which house many people, like hotels or dormitories, unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit.

• DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, or airplanes. This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential applications.

near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners,

arm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete

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WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS

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.

If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway.

INSTALLATION

In a Single-level Home:

• Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate

• For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet

In a Multi-level Home:

• Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping

• For added protection, install at least one CO Alarm on each level of

• For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet

T is meant for emergency back-up only). Choose an outlet where it cannot be accidentally unplugged or switched off by children. Keep small children away from the unit. Teach them not to play with it or unplug it. Explain what the alarms mean.

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(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.

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the home. If you have a basement, install that CO Alarm at the top of the basement stairs.

(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.

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