Installation Guide

BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Locate side mounted battery drawer.
2. Open battery drawer by firmly pulling on side lip, then sliding battery drawer open.
3. Insert battery into drawer, terminal side first. Take care to make sure the
appropriate terminal is aligned correctly, (+) terminal on battery to (+) terminal on
alarm metal contact and (-) terminal on battery to (-) terminal on the alarm metal
contact. See FIGURE 11.
4. Rotate battery into drawer and close drawer. Note: the battery drawer will not
close if the battery is installed incorrectly.
5. Slide battery drawer shut until it is snapped into place.
6. Use only Duracell® MN 1604 battery with the CO1209 Series alarm.
7. Push test button to verify battery operation.
NOTICE: UNITS WITH BATTERY BACK-UP WILL NOT PROVIDE POWER OR
TRANSMIT AN ALARM TO OTHER AC ONLY UNITS IN THE EVENT OF AN AC
POWER FAILURE. ALL BATTERY BACK-UP UNITS IN TANDEM WITH GOOD
BATTERIES WILL OPERATE NORMALLY DURING AN AC POWER FAILURE A
MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS.
MOUNTING: PLATE & CO ALARM
1. Lace the connector through the provided mounting plate and secure the plate to
the junction box.
2. Plug the wire connector into the CO alarm base.
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
3. Place device up to mounting plate, rotating it clockwise until device firmly snap
locks into place. Keep CO alarm parallel to the mounting plate so tabs on plate
seat correctly into device.
4. Remove dust-cover after all construction is complete. Dust-cover must be
removed prior to power being supplied to the CO alarm. If the dust-cover is not
removed, operation of CO alarm will be inhibited.
NOTICE: REMOVE DUST-COVER BEFORE OPERATING CO ALARM
PUSH BUTTON FOR
SELF TEST.
PUSH BUTTON AND
HOLD UNTIL DEVICE
ALARMS FOR
FUNCTIONAL TEST
POWER ON
INDICATOR
FIGURE 13
550-0498
Pg. C-6
CO INDICATOR
w Press and hold button until all alarms annunciate for functional test.
w Supply house power to the CO alarm, green indicator will be on. The red indicator
light should flash approximately every 15-30 seconds, showing that the CO alarm is
operating properly.
w If red light is not flashing or the green LED is not on:
w Check that AC power is working.
w Check that the battery is installed.
w Push test button. Alarm will go into self test mode.
w Check the connector plug and wire connections.
NOTICE: BE SURE YOU TURN OFF POWER BEFORE CHECKING WIRE
CONNECTIONS.
w If the power supply and wiring check out, but the red light does not flash or the
green LED is still off, return the unit to the manufacturer. See TO RETURN A
CO ALARM section.
w When powering up devices in a tandem installation and all the alarms sound
immediately, inspect all devices for a solid green LED. Verify wiring of units, if
wiring checks and problem remains the devices with flashing red LED are the
trouble units and should be replaced.
w If CO alarm becomes contaminated, such as excessive dust, and cannot be
cleaned, avoid nuisance alarms by replacing device.
IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS
Actuation of the CO alarm (temporal 4 tone) indicates the presence of carbon
monoxide (CO) which can kill you. If the CO alarm sounds, do not ignore the
unit!
Enclosed with the unit are two (2) labels to add the telephone numbers of the
emergency service provider and a qualified technician. Once CO alarm is
installed, place one (1) label next to the CO alarm and place the other label near
the fresh air source at your prearranged meeting place after leaving the house.
IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:
1. Operate the Test/Reset button. While the alarm has been reset, the device will
continue to monitor the air for the presence of CO. If the alarm sounds again
after 5 minutes there are CO levels that are potentially dangerous.
2. Call emergency services, fire department or 911. Write the number of your local
emergency service here:
NOTICE!
“ALARM - MOVE TO FRESH AIR”
If you hear the CO alarm horn and the red light is flashing, move everyone
to a source of fresh air. DO NOT unplug the alarm!
NOTICE: ALARMS HAVE VARIOUS LIMITATIONS. SEE “GENERAL LIMITATIONS
OF CO ALARMS” FOR DETAILS.
3. Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door or window. Meet at
prearranged meeting place after leaving the house. Verify all persons are
accounted for. Do not re-enter premises or move away from the fresh air until the
emergency responder has arrived, the premise has been aired out and the CO
alarm remains in normal condition.
4. After following steps 1-3, if the CO alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period, repeat
steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO
from fuel-burning equipment and appliances as well as inspect for proper operation
of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the
equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by
the technician and consult the manufacturers’ instructions, or contact the
manufacturers directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment.
Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached
garage or adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a qualified
appliance technician here:
CHECKOUT & TROUBLESHOOTING
w For self test feature, press and release button. Results of test:
w Alarm is silent - CO Alarm is in good working condition
w 1 Chirp with LED flash - Low battery. Replace battery following instructions in
BATTERY INSTALLATION Section
w 2 Chirps with LED flash - CO Alarm has become dirty or defective or there is
a large influx of CO. Clean (refer to MAINTENANCE Section) or warranty
return.
w 3 Chirps with LED flash - CO Alarm is at end of life and must be replaced.
To find device with low battery (1 chirp) or device that has become dirty or defective (2
chirps) perform the self test and th faulty alarm will continue to chirp as long as fault is
present.