First Alert SCO7 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARM

eatures:

Separate sensors to detect smoke

• and CO; the two alarm systems

ork independently

w Voice with programmable location

• Separate audible and visual

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nals to indicate alarm levels

sig of smoke or CO

Remote infrared Test/Silence and

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ogramming

• Powered by two “AA” batteries

• Side access drawer for easy

attery replacement

MPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This user’s manual contains important information about your Combination

arbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm’s operation.If you are installing this

C Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.

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REMOTE CONTROLTEST/SILENCE

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Model SCO7

INTRODUCTION

IRE SAFETY TIPS

ollow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking

terials properly. Never smoke in bed.2) Keep matches or lighters away

ma from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep

ctrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits;

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eep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-

5) K free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep

table heaters and open flames,like candles, away from flammable

por

terials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.

eep alarms clean,and test them weekly.Replace alarms immediately if

K they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert

ou to a fire.Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and

n additional one in the kitchen.Have fire escape ladders or other reliable

a means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.

BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

Dangers,Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important

• ting instructions or to potentially hazardous situations.

opera Pay special attention to these items.

This Smoke/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family

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idences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.

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his combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two separate

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T alarms.The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other

It will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at

gas. the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the presence of smoke that

ches the sensor.The Smoke Alarm is not designed to sense gas,

rea heat or flames.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

fety Informa tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Basic Sa

tep By Step Guide to Programming This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

How to Instal l This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

What To Do First–Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using the Silence Fea tures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

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

What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

tect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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ulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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Al including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.

materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include

r burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.

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be burning in couches or bedding.

For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home.

Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced

er amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible

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oelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization

P technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in

eater amounts by smoldering fires,which may smolder for hours

ting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes

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• This Smoke/CO Alarm cannot operate without working batteries.

Removing the batteries for any reason, or failing to replace the

batteries at the end of their service life,removes your protection.

• NEVER ign

m respond can result in injury or death.

• The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will not

correct a problem. See "Using the Silence Features" for details. Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.

• Test this Smoke/CO Alarm once a week.If the Alarm ever fails to

test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the 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 which 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.

ore any alarm. See “If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds” for

ore information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING THIS ALARM

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Action:

1. Insert batteries (2,A A batteries).

2.Press & Hold Test Button,or use y

our IR remote control’s channel or

me button, if you would like to

v program the location or change the location of the Alarm.Release button after Alarm responds.

.After you hear the location of

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w Press & Hold the Test Button or use your IR remote control’s channel or volume button.

Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice.

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ailable locations: Basement Hallway Office

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lacing the Alarm,

Child’s Bedroom Kitchen Utility Room Dining Room Living Room Family Room Master Bedroom Guest Bedroom No Location

Alarm Will Say:

“Welcome,First Alert Carbon

e and Smoke Alarm.”

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M “No location programmed”if first

“Kitchen”] location programmed” when changing batteries.

“ test button now.”

“To save location,press and hold t

est button after location is heard.” Alarm w below).

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l If no location is chosen: “No location

ocation, example:

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ct location, press and hold

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ocation ,example: “Kit chen ”]

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WHATYOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM

SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING 

SMOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS

SMOKE ALARM WITH  SILENCE FEATURE

CO ALARMS

BOTH, OR COMBINATION  SMOKE/CO ALARMS

SMOKE ALARMS

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Suggested locations are based on NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72  for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always  refer to national and local codes  b

efore beginning any installation.

n new construction AC and AC/DC smoke alarms MUST

e interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations.

nder Normal Operations

Voice: Silent Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Green once a

orn:Silent

hen You Test the Alarm

oice:“Testing.”“Warning,evacuate smoke in [Location,example:

Kitchen”].Evacuate.”

“

Horn: 3 bee ps, pause, 3 bee ps, voice

ower/Smoke LED:Flashes Red

P CO LED: Off followed by

oice:“Warning,evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:

“Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”

orn:

eps, pause, 4 beeps, voice

4 be

Power/Smoke LED: Off

O LED:Flashes Red

attery Becomes Low or is Missing

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Voice:

“Replace battery in [Location, example “Kitchen”].” Repeated every 5 hours

orn:chirps once a minute

ower/Smoke LED:Flashes approximately once a minute

O LED:Off

Alarm is Not Operating Properly

oice:“Detector error in [Location, example “Kitchen”], please see

nual.” Repeated every 5 hours

Horn: Three rapid chirps every minute

ower/Smoke LED:Flashes approximately once a minute

P CO LED: Off

Alarm Levels of CO are Detected

oice:

arning,evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:

“W “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”“

orn:

eps, pause, 4 beeps, voice

4 be

Power/Smoke LED: Off CO LED: Flashes Red

OTE:If unit goes into CO alarm,the regular 4 beeps-brief pause cycle will

repeat for four minutes.After four minutes,the pause will increase to one minute.

Smoke is Detected

“Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location,example: “Kitchen”].

Voice:

Evacuate.”

Horn: 3 bee ps, pause, 3 bee ps, voice Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red CO LED: Off

Smoke Alarm is Silenced

Silent.

Voice: Horn: Off Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red CO LED: Off

INSTALLATION

TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

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Minimum coverage for Smoke Alarms, as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is one Smoke Alarm on every floor,in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom (See “Regulatory Information For Smoke Alarms” for details on the NFPA recommendations).

For CO Alarms, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping

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ar additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom,and on every level of your home.

NOTE: For added protection,install an additional Smoke/CO Alarm at least

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1 possi cannot be maintained,install the Alarm as far away as possible from the furnace or other fuel burning source. Installing the Alarm closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) will not harm the Alarm,but may increase the frequency of unwanted alarms.

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• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.

• Inside every bedroom,especially if people sleep with the door partly or

• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping

• At the top of first-to-second floor stairs.

• At the bottom of the basement stairs.

• For additional coverage, install Alarms in all rooms, halls, and storage

mmediate vicinity of the bedrooms.For added protection, install

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ers) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source where

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ble. In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this distance

, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms:

completely closed. areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long,

install a unit at each end.

areas, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F and 100˚ F (4˚ C a

nd 3

8˚ C)

inute

O LED:Off

____ ppm.”

CO Alarm is Silenced

Voice: Horn: Off Power/Smoke LED: O ff CO LED: Flashes Red

Silent.

Recommended Placement

• When installing on the wall, the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be laced between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the

p wall/ceiling line.

• When installing on the ceiling, place the alarm as close to the

nter as possible.

ce In either case, install at least 4 inches (102 mm) from where the wall and

•

ceiling meet.See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces” for more information.

NOTE: For any location,make sure no door or other obstruction could keep carbon mono

xide or smoke from reaching the Alarm.

Installing Smoke/CO Alarms in Mobile Homes

or minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each sleeping

F area as possible.For more security, put one unit in each room.Many older

ile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation.

mob If your mobile home is not well insulated,or if you are unsure of the amount

f insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only.

WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED

o NOTlocate this Smoke/CO Alarm:

• In a location where it could be easily triggered when using your remote to

operate your TV,VCR, etc.

• In garages,furnace rooms,crawl spaces and unfinished attics.Avoid

extremely dusty, dir ty or greasy areas.

• Where combustion particles are produced.Combustion particles form

when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater) if possible.In areas where a 20-foot (6 meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile,or smaller homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible.The placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce “unwanted” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source.Ventilate these areas as much as possible.

• Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. In air streams near

kitchens.Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the smoke sensor and cause unwanted alarms.

• In extremely humid areas.This Alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters)

from a shower, sauna,humidifier,vaporizer, dishwasher,laundr y room, utility room, or other source of high humidity.

• In direct sunlight.

• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows.Blowing air may

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• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights.Electrical

t CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.

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I (38˚ C).These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces,unfinished

nsect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sensing

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I chamber.

re temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚ F

eas w s, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings,porches, and garages.

“noise”can interfere with the sensor.

• In “dead air” spaces. See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces”.

AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES

ead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke/CO Alarm.To

“ avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations below.

On ceilings, install Smoke/CO Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible.If this is not possible, install the Smoke/CO Alarm at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner.

For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes),the top edge of Smoke/CO Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line,below typical “dead air” spaces.

within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling,measured horizontally. Ad e sloped or peaked ceilings.

ked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling,

n a pea

ditional Smoke/CO Alarms may be required depending on the length, angle,

he ceiling's slope.Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for

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tall first Smoke/CO Alarm

W TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

This combination Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to be mounted on the ceiling or wall. It is not a tabletop device.

iling or wall as outlined below. Read “Where To Install This Alarm”before

ce starting.

Tools you will need: pencil, drill with 3/16” or 5mm drill bit,

thead screwdriver,hammer.

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o not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary device. It is a

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D single-station unit that cannot be linked to other devices. Connecting anything else to this unit may prevent it from working properly.

• Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box.Air currents ound junction boxes can prevent smoke from reaching the sens-

ng chamber and prevent the unit from alarming.Only AC powered

i units are intended for installation over junction boxes.

You must install this device on the

ARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM

Test/Silence Button and Remote

Control Sensor

2 Battery Compartment

Power/Smoke Alarm LED

CO Alarm LED

IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS

WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM

Type of Alarm

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Smo

IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS

ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR ”

“

ou hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing,

If y

move everyone to a source of fresh air.

O NOTremove the batteries!

What You See and Hear Voice:“Warning,evacuate carbon

orn:

H Power/Smoke LED: Off

O LED:Flashes Red

oice:“Warning,evacuate smoke in

orn:

H Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red

O LED:Off

xide in [Location,

mono

xample: “ K it chen”]. Evacuate. ”

e “

____ ppm.”

eps, pause, 4 beeps, voice

4 be

ocation ,example: “Kit chen”].

[L Evacuate.”

eps, pause, 3 beeps, voice

3 be

If you want to lock the battery compartment, or lock the Smoke/CO

arm to the mounting bracket, please read the “Optional Locking

eatures” section in the “Programming Guide”attachment before you

F begin installation.

1. Hold base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise (left) to parate it from the unit.

se Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the vertical

nting slot is aligned in the 12 o’clock position and trace around the

mou inside of the mounting slots (vertical and horizontal mounting).

3. Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the mount-

ing holes.

4. Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit,drill a hole through the center of the oval

outlines you traced.

5. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the

holes.Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary,until they are flush with the ceiling or wall.

6. Line the mounting bracket up over the plastic screw anchors.

7. Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall through the mounting

slots using the two screws provided.

8. Before attaching the Alarm to

the bracket,insert the two (2) AA batteries (included) into the battery compartment.Match the terminals on the end of the battery with the terminals on the unit.Match “+” to “+”and “-” to “-.” If the batteries are not fully inserted, the unit cannot receive battery power.

NOTE: The unit may beep briefly when you install the batteries.This is normal.

The GREEN Light flashes about every 60 seconds when the unit is

ing battery power.

The battery door will resist closing unless batteries are installed.This warns you the unit will not operate without batteries.

. Attach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting

10. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. See “Weekly

. Line up the guides on the alarm’s

ack

br base with the guides on the mounting bracket.

n guides are lined up, turn the base

W clockwise (right) until it snaps into place.

NOTE: Once the Smoke Alarm is snapped

o the mounting bracket, you can rotate

on the Smoke Alarm to adjust the alignment.

sting” for details.

ctuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide

O) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO Alarm sounds,you

t not ignore it!

mus IF THE CO ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:

1. Operate the Test/Silence button. . Call your emergency services,fire department or 911. Write down the

umber of your local emergency service here:

n __________________________________________________________________

3. Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or window.

Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not reenter the premises,or move away from the open door or window until the emergency services responder has arrived,the premises have been aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition.

4. After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-hour

period,repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment.If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician,and consult the manufacturers’instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more information about CO safety and this equipment.Make sure that motor vehicles are not,and have not,be en operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence.Write down the number of a qualified appliance technician here:

__________________________________________________________________

NOTE: A qualified appliance technician is defined as “a person,firm, corporation, or company that either in person or through a representative, is engaged in and responsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or replacement of heating, ventilation,air conditioning (HVAC) equipment,combustion appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment.”

AFTER AN ALARM

After the emergency responders arrive, the premises aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition,you can check what the highest carbon monoxide level sensed was:

Action:

Press & Hold Test Button

2.Press & Hold Test Button,if you

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nsed.

f you would like to keep the

I highest level in memory, do not press anything.

o clear t

he highest level

Alarm Will Say:

ighest carbon monoxide level was

“ ___ ppm.Please see manual.”

“To clear highest carbon monoxide level, press and hold test button now.”

“Highest carbon monoxide level

”

clear

ll say nothing.

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