Use and Care Manual

7. Maintenance
Alarm Removal
Turn off the power to the alarm. Remove the alarm from the electrical
box by unscrewing the four screws under the cover securing the alarm.
Disconnect the AC Quick-Connector harness by pulling the connector
apart.
To permanently deactivate the battery for return or disposal purposes
prior to it reaching end of life: turn off AC power, remove the alarm
from the electrical box, disconnect the AC wires, puncture the label on
the back of the unit, and press the small switch using a pen or other
thin tool. The alarm will rapidly beep 10 times indicating that it has been
deactivated.
DO NOT USE THE ALARM IF THE LABEL HAS BEEN PUNCTURED!
Maintenance Tips
To keep your alarm in good working order, you must follow these simple
steps:
• Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test/Reset button.
• Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust.
• Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm. Chemicals can
permanently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor.
• Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other aerosols near
the alarm.
• Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with
proper sensor operation.
Move the CO alarm to a remote location, to prevent possible damage or
contamination of the sensor, prior to performing any of the following:
• Staining or stripping floors or furniture, painting or wall-papering
• Using aerosols or adhesives
WARNING: Reinstall the CO alarm as soon as possible to assure continu-
ous protection.
The following is a list of substances that at high levels can damage the
sensor or cause temporary readings that are not CO readings:
• Ethylene, ethanol, alcohol, iso-propanol, benzene, toluene, ethyl
acetate, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide.
• Also most aerosol sprays, alcohol based products, paint, thinner, sol-
vent, adhesive, hair spray, aftershave, perfume, auto exhaust (cold
start) and some cleaning agents.
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