Installation Guide

550-0498
Pg. C-4
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION
NFPA states the following for replacement of CO alarms: NFPA 720, 2015
Edition, Chapter 8, Section 8.8.1.3 states: Alarms shall be replaced when either the
end-of-life signal is activated or the manufacturer’s replacement date is reached.
Alarms shall also be replaced when they fail to respond to operability tests.
MOUNTING LOCATION
CO alarms can be installed and mounted on the wall or ceiling with equal efficiency in
either location. However, the CO alarm must be mounted in such a way as not to
interrupt device function by jarring or vibration.
w Ceiling location - CO alarm should be mounted as close as possible to the center
of a hallway or room.
w Wall location - locate the top of the CO alarm not more than 12 inches from the
ceiling.
FIGURE 6: RECOMMENDED CO ALARM MOUNTING LOCATIONS
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 7: RECOMMENDED CO ALARM LOCATION IN ROOMS WITH SLOPED,
GABLED, OR PEAKED CEILINGS
The placement of the CO alarm is critical if maximum speed of CO detection is
desired. Thus, a logical location for a CO alarm is the center of the ceiling. At this
location, the device is closest to all areas of the room.
WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
DO NOT INSTALL THIS CO ALARM:
w In any extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
w Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance
w Near any type of diaper pails or receptacle.
w Near animal litter boxes, cages or kennels.
w In extremely humid areas. This alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from
a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry room, utility
room or other source of high humidity.
w In areas where temperature is colder than 40°F (4°C) or hotter than 100°F (38°C).
These areas include non-air conditioned crawl spaces, unfinished attics,
uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches and garages.
w In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners, fresh air returns,
or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors.
IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES:
w This CO alarm is designed for use inside a single or multi-family dwelling.
It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways, or basements of
multi-family buildings unless working alarms are also installed in each
family living unit. CO alarms in common areas may not be heard from
inside individual family living units.
w This CO alarm is not a suitable substitute for complete detection systems
in places which house many people like hotels or dormitories, unless a CO
alarm is also placed in each unit.
w DO NOT use this CO alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial
buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings or airplanes. This CO
alarm is specifically designed for residential use and may not provide
adequate protection in non-residential applications.
Never disconnect an AC CO alarm to silence a nuisance alarm.
Open a window or fan the air around the CO alarm. The alarm will automatically
turn off when the CO in the air is completely gone. Do not stand close to the
CO alarm. The sound produced by the CO alarm is loud because it is designed
to awaken you in an emergency. Prolonged exposure to the horn at a close
distance may be harmful to your hearing.
INSTALLATION CO1209 SERIES
NOTICE: NEW CONSTRUCTION: DO NOT ATTACH CO ALARM UNTIL AFTER
SANDING, PAINTING, AND OTHER DUST CREATING SITUATIONS ARE FINISHED
AND CLEANED UP.
WIRING/GENERAL
1. Use ANSI/UL listed cable with Class 1 requirements.
2. Observe local code requirements. Use box connector to anchor cable to outlet
box.
3. Metal outlet boxes must be grounded to earth ground.
NOTICE: USE ONLY DURACELL® MN 1604 BATTERY WITH THE CO1209 SERIES
CO ALARMS. AVAILABLE AT MANY RETAIL STORES.
CAUTION: Turn off electricity to prevent SHOCK and damage to CO alarm. Be sure
the power line to the CO alarm is not controlled by any on/off switch, or other type of
switch, other than a fuse or circuit breaker.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that all fluorescent lighting fixtures are properly grounded.
NOTICE: THE WIRING TO BE USED SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 210 OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, NFPA 70.
WIRE INSTALLATION SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A LICENSED
ELECTRICIAN.
MOUNTING OUTLET BOX
Use a 2" x 3" switch box or a 4" square or octagon junction box. Mount a box for each
CO alarm. If wall mounting is desired, be sure the box screws are oriented to upper
right and lower left corners. Be sure to use supplied Mounting Plate.
WIRING ONE ALARM
1. Run a minimum of 16 gauge, 2-conductor cable, plus ground (3 wires) to the
junction box from a power supply. CO alarms shall be connected to their own
dedicated circuit. Use ANSI/UL Listed Class 1 wire.
NOTICE: THE WIRING TO BE USED SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 300.3(B) 210 OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
ANSI/NFPA 70 AS WELL AS ARTICLE 210.
2. Make wire connections to the supplied plug-in connector as follows: black to
black, white to white, and connect the ground wire to the metal outlet box.
FIGURE 9
RED-YELLOW OR
BROWN-YELLOW WIRE
UNINSULATED WIRE
EARTH GROUND -
FOR METAL BOXES
ONLY
3-WIRE CABLE
AND GROUND
120VAC
BLACK
WHITE
NOTICE: RED-YELLOW WIRE AND BROWN-YELLOW WIRE: THE RED-YELLOW
WIRE AND BROWN-YELLOW WIRE FROM THE CO ALARM IS FOR TANDEM
CONNECTION ONLY. DO NOT USE, AND DO NOT REMOVE INSULATION CAP
UNLESS CONNECTING ANOTHER CO ALARM, SMOKE/CO ALARM OR SMOKE
ALARM.