First Alert co614 - Manual (Page 2)

INSTALLATION
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.
In a Single-level Home:
•
Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.
• For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
In a Multi-level Home:
•
Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.
• For added protection, install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the
home. If you have a basement, install that CO Alarm at the top of the
basement stairs.
• For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
This unit should receive continuous electrical power. (The battery is
meant for emergency back-up only). Choose an outlet where it can’t 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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GARAGE
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS
BEDROOM BEDROOM
HALL LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
BASEMENT
BEDROOM
REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM
BASIC POWER CONDITIONS
Alarm operating
on AC power Alarm operating
on emergency
battery back-up Low / missing
battery warning “Err” Alarm is
not operating
properly
What you see and hear during installation
WHEN YOU FIRST INSTALL THE
BATTERY:
HORN: Chirps briefly
DISPLAY: Flashes “888” briefly;
switches to “bat” after a minute
POWER/ALARM Light: Flashes
once a minute
WHEN YOU FIRST PLUG-IN
THE CO ALARM:
HORN: Silent
DISPLAY: Dash appears by
“READY”
POWER/ALARM LIGHT:
Shines continuously
UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
(AC POWER):
HORN: Silent
DISPLAY: Dash remains lit at
“READY”
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines
continuously
WHEN YOU TEST THE CO
ALARM:
HORN: Sounds loudly - 4
beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause
DISPLAY: Flashes “30, 70, 150,
400” briefly
POWER/ALARM LIGHT:
Flashes rapidly
What you see and hear under different conditions:
DURING A POWER FAILURE
(IN BATTERY BACK-UP):
HORN: Silent
DISPLAY: Displays the word
“bat” continuously
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes
once a minute.
WHEN THE ELECTRICITY COMES
BACK ON:
HORN: Silent
DISPLAY: Dash appears by
“READY”
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines
continuously.
IF BATTERY BECOMES LOW
OR IS MISSING:
HORN: Chirps once a minute*
DISPLAY: The word “bat” flashes
on and off
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes
once a minute
IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT
OPERATING PROPERLY:
HORN: Three rapid chirps
every minute
DISPLAY: Displays “Err”
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes
three times in sync with the horn.
What you see and hear if CO is detected:
PRE-ALARM LEVELS:
HORN: Silent
DISPLAY: Shows CO levels
detected in ppm
POWER/ALARM LIGHT:
On continuously
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*
DISPLAY: Shows CO levels
detected in ppm
POWER/ALARM LIGHT:
Flashes rapidly
*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*
DISPLAY: Shows CO levels
detected in ppm
POWER/ALARM LIGHT:
Flashes rapidly
*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
DISPLAY: Dash lit by “READY”
POWER/ALARM LIGHT:
Shines continuously
USING THE PEAK CO MEMORY
The CO Memory Feature lets you check the highest level of CO recorded
during an alarm.
To check CO Memory:
1. Press and release the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the dash scrolls
to “MEMORY”.
2. Press and hold Test/Silence/Scroll button to display Memory CO level.
To clear CO Memory:
1. Press and release the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the dash scrolls to
“CLEAR MEMORY.”
2. Press and hold the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the display shows “CLr.”
NOTE: The highest CO level will be saved, even after a power interruption,
until you clear it. DO NOT clear the CO Memory reading if you plan to call
someone to investigate a CO problem! Clear the CO Memory reading only
after the investigator has checked your home.