Firex 6040 Carbon Monoxide Detector

110 729C 10 3 00 2 08 PM Page 1 Manual 120V AC Direct Wire 120V AC Direct Wire 9V Battery Backup you for purchasing a Firex carbon monoxide alarm is an important component of your home security system read this booklet thoroughly The more familiar are with the information it contains the easier you will it to install operate and maintain your carbon monoxide properly This ultimately means greater security peace of mind for you and your family Maple Chase Company Of Contents COQ3 and COQ6 The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide CO CO Alarm Features Where to Install Your CO Alarm How to Install Your CO Alarm How to Operate Your CO Alarm What to Do if the Alarm Sounds Maintenance and Cleaning Replacing the Battery Model COQ6 only Troubleshooting Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Home Safety Tips Limited Warranty 10 3 00 2 08 PM Page 2 Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Monoxide CO is a toxic gas It cannot be seen felt tasted or smelled The of CO poisoning can cause household members to become extremely ill or cause death Due to damage poor maintenance or defects many like furnaces ovens fireplaces kerosene heaters and grills may silently CO Advance warning of CO poisoning is only possible if you install and main a CO detection device amount of CO in the air is measured in parts per million ppm Carbon occurs when fuel burns without sufficient oxygen incomplete This type of malfunction can happen to any fuel burning appliance at time Many fireplace chimneys for example can become filled with leaves during fall season If enough leaves dirt and soot are accumulated in the chimney ventilation will be interrupted This can cause a backdraft of CO into the The result can be fatal With proper maintenance and cleaning however the for CO build up can be reduced monoxide poisoning is a serious issue Many families suffer daily and over thousand lives are lost each year because of this deadly household gas With maintenance and care this CO alarm can give family members advance to CO emissions Please read this manual thoroughly to learn how to proper install operate clean and repair your CO alarm and for important safety tips to your family from deadly CO poisoning following symbols identify the most important safety messages in this manual DANGER you see this symbol be aware that if the message is ignored the hazard WILL in SEVERE bodily injury or death WARNING you see this symbol be aware that if the message is ignored the hazard CAN SEVERE bodily injury or death CAUTION you see this symbol be aware that if the message is ignored the hazard CAN WILL cause MINOR bodily injury WARNING AWARE OF COMMON SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE Common of carbon monoxide are furnaces heating devices water heaters gas kerosene heaters fireplaces barbecues used indoors running motors engines in attached garages and gasoline powered devices such as genera or pumps used in emergency situations Be aware of the proper uses for device Have these devices serviced and cleaned regularly Use common and follow safety and hazard instructions carefully whenever using any these devices WARNING with medical problems may consider using warning devices provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentra under 30ppm Alarm Features 9V battery backup Model COQ6 only Quick connect wiring harness for fast easy installation Square shape easily distinguishes from smoke alarm Large TEST RESET button to use Three level light and sound alarm system always know if AC power is applied to the unit Your alarm requires immediate replacement CO levels are dangerous Electrical Rating 120V AC 60Hz 0.05 amp 10 3 00 2 08 PM Page 3 Alarm Features cont WARNING CO alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from any of combustion It is NOT designed to detect smoke fire or any type of gas If this CO alarm sounds its alarm horn DO NOT that it is a false alarm The alarm horn requires your immediate product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards WARNING to Install Your CO Alarm WARNING monoxide gas can be anywhere and everywhere CO gas is equal or slightly lighter than air and disperses evenly with the air in a room install this CO alarm where air circulation is best DO NOT the CO alarm within 1 foot of the ceiling wall or wall wall intersec or other dead air spaces most CO fatalities occur while families are sleeping we recommend that you install least one CO alarm in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area and one inside bedroom or sleeping area also recommend that you install a CO alarm on every separate living level of the home household members frequently spend time as well as in the basement figures 1 2 and 3 for typical CO alarm locations within the home alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor monoxide gas may be present in other areas CAUTION story 1 ATTIC story GREAT ROOM level 2 3 alarm locations WARNING NOT install CO alarms Near bathrooms or in shower areas Steam and aerosol sprays can the alarm In closets crawlspaces unused attics or unheated areas surrounding air temperatures may go below 40 4.4 or above 37.8 Within five feet of any fuel burning appliance stove kerosene heater fireplace etc Within one foot of any wall corner or other dead air spaces In rooms where chemicals or cleaning supplies are frequently used hair spray thinner etc Allow plenty of ventilation in rooms where chemicals used Directly above a sink bathtub or basin Directly above or below air exchange or heating vents Behind drapes furniture or appliances that could block air flow to the alarm 10 3 00 2 08 PM Page 4 WARNING WARNING CAUTION unit cannot be used in recreational vehicle applications to Install Your CO Alarm SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power at the main fuse box or cir breaker by removing the fuse or switching the circuit breaker to the position local codes for specific mounting requirements in your area you have decided the best place to install the CO follow these steps From back of CO alarm slide mounting plate and lift from See Figure 1 For Model COQ6 only Connect new 9 volt battery to battery inside compartment and slide door closed snap it into place New 9V battery comes from the factory installed inside the battery compartment Replace battery with 216 522 1222 or equivalent from your local retailer Align mounting plate with junction box mounting holes Gently pull household wires through center hole of mounting plate Secure mounting plate to junction box With a small wire connector connect white wire from the CO alarm to white house 1 wire Connect black wire from the CO alarm to black household wire For interconnecting CO alarms only Use 18 AWG minimum solid or wire When interconnecting wire length between any two is 1,500 feet for 18 AWG or feet for 14 AWG 20 OHMS resistance See Figure 2 This CO alarm may be interconnected NEUTRAL 120 VAC HOT 2 as many as 11 other Firex CO alarms of the same model DO NOT connect any other type or model CO alarm or other device Connect CO alarms to a single AC branch circuit If local codes do not permit to a single AC branch circuit be sure the neutral wire is common to all used Plug wiring harness c