Warranty
THE UNIT MUST BE DEACTIVATED (see “Deactivation of Alarm”
section) and replaced within 7 days of the first occurrence of the
“Low Battery Warning” to provide continuous alarm protection.
9. DEACTIVATION OF ALARM
WARNING!
• Deactivation of the alarm is permanent. Once the alarm has
been deactivated, it cannot be reactivated!
• Once deactivated, the alarm will NO LONGER DETECT SMOKE.
• Once the alarm is deactivated the battery will be depleted and
the alarm will no longer function.
• Once the alarm has been deactivated, it cannot be mounted
onto the mounting plate or reactivated.
WARNING! Failure to turn off alarm as instructed prior to disposal
may create potential for lithium battery related fire or hazard.
Break through label with a screw driver.
Turn the screw to the “OFF” location.
This will deactivate the alarm, stop the
low battery “chirp” and render the alarm
safe for disposal by draining the battery.
TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM:
Remove the alarm from the mounting plate
by rotating it in the direction indicated by
the arrows on the cover of the alarm.
On back side of alarm, locate the
area on product label.
10. GENERAL CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) INFORMATION
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison gas that can
be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood's capacity to carry oxygen.
POSSIBLE SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE
Inside your home, appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely
sources of CO. Vehicles running in attached garages can also produce danger-
ous levels of CO.
CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: gasoline, propane, natural
gas, oil and wood. It can be produced by any fuel-burning appliance that is mal-
functioning, improperly installed, or not ventilated correctly, such as:
Possible sources include furnaces, gas ranges/stoves, gas clothes dryers, water
heaters, portable fuel burning space heaters, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves
and certain swimming pool heaters. Blocked chimneys or flues, back drafting
and changes in air pressure, corroded or disconnected vent pipes, or a loose or
cracked furnace exchanger can also release CO into your building. Vehicles and
other combustion engines running in an attached garage and using a charcoal/
gas grill or hibachi in an enclosed area are all possible sources of CO.
The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:
Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel-burning appliances caused by
outdoor ambient conditions such as:Wind direction and/or velocity, including
high gusts of wind, heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended
periods between cycles), negative pressure differential resulting from the use of
exhaust fans, simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning appliances
competing for limited internal air, vent pipe connections vibrating loose from
clothes dryers, furnaces, or water heaters, obstructions in, or unconventional,
vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations, extended operation of
unvented fuel-burning devices (range, oven, fireplace, etc.), temperature inver-
sions which can trap exhaust gasses near the ground, car idling in an open or
closed attached garage, or near a home.
CO SAFETY TIPS
Every year, have the heating system, vents, chimney and flue inspected and
cleaned by a qualified technician. Always install appliances according to manu-
facturer’s instructions and adhere to local building codes. Most appliances
should be installed by professionals and inspected after installation. Regularly
examine vents and chimneys for improper connections, visible rust, or stains,
and check for cracks in furnace heat exchangers. Verify that the color of flame
is blue on pilot lights and burners. A yellow or orange flame is a sign that the fuel