Firex 6045 Carbon Monoxide Detector

Owner Manual AC Direct Wire 9V Battery Backup Smart Interconnect 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 COQ8 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 Troubleshooting Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Conditions That Can Cause CO Levels Change Home Safety Tips Limited Warranty del propietario directo para corriente de 120 V con respaldo de de 9V e interconexi inteligent por comprar una alarma de mon de carbono Firex un componente importante del sistema de seguridad su casa S leer bien todo el folleto Mientras m est con la informaci m f le ser operar y mantener su alarma de mon de carbono lo que al fin y al cabo significa una mayor y tranquilidad para usted y su familia Maple Chase Company Dangers of Carbon Monoxide monoxide CO is a toxic gas It cannot be seen felt tasted or The effects of CO poisoning can cause household members become extremely ill or even cause death Due to damage poor or defects many appliances like furnaces ovens fireplaces heaters and grills may silently emit CO Advance warning of CO is only possible if you install and maintain a CO detection amount of CO in the air is measured in parts per million ppm monoxide occurs when fuel burns without sufficient oxygen combustion This type of malfunction can happen to any appliance at any time Many fireplace chimneys for example become filled with leaves during the fall season If enough leaves dirt soot are accumulated in the chimney proper ventilation will be inter This can cause a backdraft of CO into the home The result can be With proper maintenance and cleaning however the potential for CO up can be reduced monoxide poisoning is a serious issue Many families suffer daily over one thousand lives are lost each year because of this deadly gas With proper maintenance and care this CO alarm can give members advance warning to CO emissions Please read this man thoroughly to learn how to properly install operate clean and repair CO alarm and for important safety tips to safeguard your family from CO poisoning following symbols identify the most important safety messages in this you see this symbol be aware that if the message is ignored the WILL result in SEVERE bodily injury or death you see this symbol be aware that if the message is ignored the CAN cause SEVERE bodily injury or death you see this symbol be aware that if the message is ignored the CAN or WILL cause MINOR bodily injury AWARE OF COMMON SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE Common of carbon monoxide are furnaces heating devices water heaters stoves kerosene heaters fireplaces barbecues used indoors running or engines in attached garages and gasoline powered devices as generators or pumps used in emergency situations Be aware of proper uses for each device Have these devices serviced and cleaned Use common sense and follow safety and hazard instructions whenever using any of these devices with medical problems may consider using warning devices provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentra under 30ppm Alarm Features 9V battery backup Quick connect wiring harness for fast easy installation Smart Interconnect interconnect wire with smoke alarms distin between smoke and CO alarm signals on the interconnect wire 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 COQ8 El peligro del mon de carbono CO Caracter de la alarma de CO D instalar la alarma de CO C instalar la alarma de CO C operar la alarma de CO Qu hacer si suena la alarma Mantenimiento y limpieza Resoluci de problemas S del envenenamiento mon de carbono Condiciones que pueden ocasionar en los niveles de CO Consejos de seguridad para la casa Garant limitada peligro del mon de carbono mon de carbono CO es un gas t que no se puede ver ni sentir y no tiene sabor ni olor El envenenamiento con este gas puede causar que miembros de la familia se enfermen gravemente e incluso fallezcan Muchos como calderas de la calefacci estufas chimeneas calentadores a y parrillas pueden emitir mon de carbono silenciosamente est da no han tenido mantenimiento o tienen defectos puede tener una advertencia anticipada del envenenamiento con de carbono si instala y mantiene un dispositivo para detectarlo cantidad de CO mon de carbono en el aire se mide en partes mill ppm Se produce mon de carbono cuando los com Alarm Features cont 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 assume it is a false alarm The alarm horn requires your immediate action 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 to Install Your CO Alarm 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 or other dead air spaces most CO fatalities occur while families are sleeping we recommend you install at least one CO alarm in the hallway outside each separate area and one inside each bedroom or sleeping area also recommend that you install a CO alarm on every separate living of the home where household members frequently spend time as as in the basement See Figures 1 2 and 3 for typical CO alarm loca within the home alarm can share the interconnect wire of smoke and heat alarms BUT alarm will remain silent if smoke is detected by the interconnected and heat alarms Therefore it is necessary to install both a CO and smoke alarm in those areas to be protected alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas ATTIC story story 1 2 GREAT ROOM level 3 alarm locations NOT install CO alarms Near bathrooms or in shower areas Steam and aerosol sprays can dis the alarm In closets crawlspaces unused attics or unheated areas where sur air temperatures may go below 40 4.4 or above 100 Within five feet of any fuel burning appliance stove kerosene heater fur fireplace etc Within one foot of any wall corner or other dead air spaces In rooms where chemicals or cleaning supplies are frequently used paint spray thinner etc Allow plenty of ventilation in rooms where chemi are used Directly above a sink bathtub or basin Directly above or below air exchange or heating vent