Installation Guide

This alarm monitors the air at the device and is designed to alarm before CO levels
become life threatening. This allows precious time to leave the house and correct the
problem. This is only possible if the devices are properly located, installed and main-
tained as described in this manual.
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: This device is not
formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. ANSI/UL tested for false alarm
resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl
Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm).
Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million.
Audible Alarm: 85 dBA minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
TO RETURN A CO ALARM
Should you experience problems with your CO alarm, proceed as follows:
1. Turn off electrical power to the CO alarm.
2. Twist the CO alarm counter-clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate.
3. Unplug the connector from the back of the CO alarm. Do not remove the wire
connection; leave the connector for your replacement CO alarm.
4. Remove battery from CO alarm. Do not ship CO alarm with battery still in
battery drawer.
5. Carefully pack (the manufacturer cannot be responsible for consequential
damage) and return to the manufacturer. Include complete details as to exact
nature of difficulties being experienced and date of installation.
6. Return to: Gentex Corporation, 10985 Chicago Drive, Zeeland, Michigan 49464.
Prior to returning, call Gentex at 800-436-8391 or e-mail [e-mail]
to obtain a RMA Number from our return department.
550-0498-AAC
Important Notice:
These materials have been prepared by Gentex Corporation ("Gentex") for informational purposes only, are necessarily summary, and are not purported to serve as legal advice and should not be used as such. Gentex makes no
representations and warranties, express or implied, that these materials are complete and accurate, up-to-date, or in compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws, regulations and rules. The materials do not address all legal
considerations as there is inevitable uncertainty regarding interpretation of laws, regulations and rules and the application of such laws, regulations and rules to particular fact patterns. Each person's activities can differently affect the
obligations that exist under applicable laws, regulations or rules. Therefore, these materials should be used only for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Gentex will not be
responsible for any action or failure to act in reliance upon the information contained in this material.
CO alarms are designed to alarm before there is an
immediate life threat. Since CO gas can not be seen or smelled, never assume it
is not present.
w An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect a healthy adult, after
4 hours of exposure at the same level may cause headache.
w An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in a healthy adult after 35
minutes and could cause death after 2 hours.
NOTICE: THIS DEVICE MEASURES EXPOSURE TO CO OVER TIME. THIS
DEVICE ALARMS IF CO LEVELS REACH A CERTAIN MINIMUM OVER AN
EXTENDED AMOUNT OF TIME.
The device will go into alarm before the onset of symptoms in healthy adults. It is
important to have early notification of a potential hazard, while still having the ability to
react in time. In many reported cases of CO exposure, victims may be aware that
they were not feeling well, but became disoriented and could no longer react well
enough to exit the building or get help.
NOTICE: HEALTHY ADULTS MAY NOT EXPERIENCE ANY SYMPTOMS OF CO
EXPOSURE WHEN THE DEVICE ALARMS, HOWEVER INFANTS, YOUNG
CHILDREN, PREGNANT WOMEN, ELDERLY PEOPLE, PEOPLE WITH CARDIAC,
RESPIRATORY OR OTHER HEALTH RELATED ISSUES MAY BE MORE QUICKLY
AND SEVERELY AFFECTED BY CO EXPOSURE. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING
EVEN MILD SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING, CONSULT A MEDICAL
PROFESSIONAL IMMEDIATELY.
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Single and Multiple Station carbon
monoxide alarms ANSI/UL 2034. For your information, the ANSI/UL 2034 Standard,
reads as follows:
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc ANSI/UL 2034, Section 1-1.2 Carbon monoxide alarms
covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the presence of carbon
monoxide from sources such as, but not limited to, exhaust from internal-combustion
engines, abnormal operation from fuel-fired appliances and fireplaces. CO alarms are
intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of
ability to react to the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For a period of 12 months from the date of purchase or a maximum of 18 months from the date of manufacture (or as long as required by applicable law), Gentex warrants to you the original
purchaser that your appliance will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service.
This warranty does not apply and is void if damage or failure is caused by: accident, abuse, misuse, abnormal use, faulty installation, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or other external
cause; operating the appliance outside Gentex’s published guidelines; or service, alteration, maintenance or repairs performed by anyone other than Gentex. This warranty also does not
apply to: consumable parts, such as batteries; cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches or dents; defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal
aging of the appliance, or if any serial number has been removed or defaced from the appliance.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND
CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. GENTEX DISCLAIMS ALL STATUTORY AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. TO
THE EXTENT SUCH WARRANTIES CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY ONLY FOR THE WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE THAT
SOME STATES (COUNTRIES AND PROVINCES) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY (OR CONDITION) LASTS. SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GENTEX WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE OR REPAIR OF THE APPLIANCE, OR UNDER ANY OTHER
LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS, LOSS OF THE USE OF MONEY, LOSS OF BUSINESS,
LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, AND LOSS OF REPUTATION. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF GENTEX SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY
YOU FOR THE APPLIANCE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES (COUNTRIES AND PROVINCES) DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
If a defect in workmanship or materials causes your appliance to become inoperable within the warranty period, you must return the appliance to Gentex postage prepaid to: Gentex Corporation,
10985 Chicago Dr., Zeeland MI 49464. You must prove to the satisfaction of Gentex the date of purchase of your appliance. You must also enclose a return address. Warranty service may only be
performed by Gentex personnel at Gentex's facilities in Zeeland, Michigan. You must also pack the appliance to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit. If we receive an appliance in a
damaged condition as the result of shipping, we will notify you and you must seek a claim with the shipper.
If you submit a valid claim to Gentex during the warranty period, Gentex will, at its option, repair your appliance or furnish you with a new or rebuilt appliance without charge to you
except for postage required to return the appliance to us. Gentex will not reimburse you for repairs or replacement parts provided by other parties. Your repaired or replacement
appliance will be returned to you free of charge and it will be covered under the warranty for the balance of the warranty period, if any. When a product or part is replaced, any
replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes property of Gentex. For additional warranty and product information go to www.gentex.com.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR BY COUNTRY OR PROVINCE). BY
THIS WARRANTY, GENTEX DOES NOT LIMIT OR EXCLUDE YOUR RIGHTS EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY LAW. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT THE LAWS
OF YOUR COUNTRY, PROVINCE OR STATE.
Manual Issue Date:
08/01/08
GENTEX CORPORATION
10985 CHICAGO DRIVE, ZEELAND, MI 49464
PHONE: [phone]
www.gentex.com