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It is possible to further secure or tamperproof the Alarm by using a No.2 or No.4 (2
to 3mm diameter - not supplied) self-tapping screw 6 to 8mm long to firmly lock the
Alarm and its mounting plate together (see figure 7).
5. Testing / Monitoring & Maintenance
Testing
NOTE: Always notify your Alarm Monitoring Center prior to performing any testing.
Frequent testing of the system is a requirement to ensure its continued and safe
operation. To test the Alarm, press the hold the test button.
The Green LED will flash and the horn will ramp up to full sound to indicate the
Alarm is operating correctly.
Guidelines and best practices for testing are as follows
1. After the system is installed
2. Once weekly thereafter
3. After prolonged absence from the dwelling (e.g. after holiday period)
4. After repair or servicing of any of the systems elements or household electrical
works.
Silencing (Hush)
When the Alarm sounds, after sensing CO, pressing the test/hush button will
immediately stop the horn (the red light will continue to flash). If CO is still present,
the red light and the horn will turn on again after about 4 minutes. The unit can only
be silenced once during a CO incident. At levels > 300ppm CO the unit cannot be
silenced.