Installation Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- 1. Read This First
- 2. Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer
- 3. Where to Place CO Alarms
- 4. Installation
- 6. What to do when the alarm sounds
- 7. How to Protect your Family
- 8. Technical Specification
- 9. Getting the CO Alarm Serviced
- 11. Limitations of CO Alarms
- 12. Troubleshooting
- 13. Display & Indicator Summary
9.
Table C: CO Alarm Memory Indicators
CO Gas Level
Red Light Response
24 Hours
On Demand (Button Press)
approx. 70 ppm
1 flashes every 50 sec
1 flashes
approx. 150 ppm
2 flashes every 50 sec
2 flashes
approx. 400 ppm
4 flashes every 50 sec
4 flashes
approx. 750 ppm
4 flashes every 50 sec
4 flashes
Reset Memory: Hold down the test button until the red LED stops and the green
LED starts flashing. Cover the Alarm with a cloth to muffle the sounder during this
time. Please note that the memory will also be reset when the unit is switched off.
3. Where to Place CO Alarms
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION REQUIRED PROTECTION
For your information the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 720
advises as follows:
Carbon Monoxide Alarms shall be installed as follows:
(1) Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area in the immediate vicinity
of the bedroom.
(2) On every occupiable level of a dwelling unit, including basements but excluding
attics and crawl spaces.
(3) Other locations where required by applicable laws, codes or standards.
The equipment should be installed using wiring methods in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, 720. (National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269)