Installation Guide

CO Gas Level Red Light Response
24 Hours On Demand (Button Press)
ppm > 50 ppm 1 ash every 50 sec. 1 ashes
ppm > 110 ppm 2 ashes every 50 sec. 2 ashes
ppm > 250 ppm 4 ashes every 50 sec. 4 ashes
Monitoring
The CO Alarm self checks vital functions to ensure that it is operating correctly.
1. Low Battery Fault - the battery voltage is measured and compared against a
low voltage threshold.
2. Sensor Fault - the sensor is checked for electrical continuity and open circuit.
3. End of Life fault (EOL) - The Alarm is programmed to check when the useful life
of the Alarm has been exceeded.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC & IC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license exempt standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est au-
torisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre
le fonctionnement.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
LIMITED WARRANTY
This Nortek Security & Control LLC product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for two (2) years. This warranty
extends only to wholesale customers who buy direct from Nortek Security & Control LLC or through Nortek Security & Control LLC’s normal
distribution channels. Nortek Security & Control LLC does not warrant this product to consumers. Consumers should inquire from their
selling dealer as to the nature of the dealer’s warranty, if any.
There are no obligations or liabilities on the part of Nortek Security & Control LLC for consequential damages arising out of or in connection
with use or performance of this product or other indirect damages with respect to loss of property, revenue, or prot, or cost of removal,
installation, or reinstallation. All implied warranties for functionality, are valid only until the warranty expires. This Nortek Security & Control
LLC Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied.
Limitations of CO Alarms
1) The CO Alarm will not work without good batteries. If the batteries have been
drained the Alarm will not give protection. Button test the Alarm weekly and on
return from holidays and other long absences.
(2) Carbon Monoxide must enter the CO Alarm for it to be detected. There may be
Carbon Monoxide in other areas of the house (e.g. downstairs, in a closed room
etc) but not in the vicinity of the CO Alarm. Doors, air drafts and obstructions can
prevent the CO reaching the Alarm. For these reasons we recommend CO Alarms
are tted both near and in bedrooms, particularly if bedroom doors are closed at
night. Additionally install in rooms where members of the household spend much
of their time, and in rooms with potential sources of CO gas.
(3) The CO Alarm may not be heard. The sound output is loud but it may not be
heard behind a closed door or if it is too far away. RF interconnecting CO Alarms
greatly improves the probability that they will be heard. The Alarm may not wake
up somebody who has taken alcohol or drugs. The Alarm sound may be masked
by other sounds such as TV, stereo, trafc noise etc. Fitting CO Alarms on either
side of closed doors will improve their chance of being heard. This CO Alarm is not
designed for people with impaired hearing.
(4) CO Alarms don’t last indenitely. CO Alarms are sophisticated electronic devices
with many parts. Although the Alarm and its component parts have undergone
stringent tests, and are designed to be very reliable, it is possible that parts can
fail. Therefore, you should test your CO Alarm weekly. The CO Alarm must be
replaced when the “REPLACE UNIT BY” date has been reached. Check the label on
the side of the Alarm.
CO Alarm Fault Chart
Fault Condition Fault Indication Action
Low Battery
1 beep with 1 amber ash Replace Battery
Faulty Sensor 2 beeps with 2 amber ashes Replace Alarm
End of Life 3 beeps with 3 amber ashes Replace Alarm
Technical Specifications
Power Battery (included)
Transmitter Frequency 345 MHz (crystal controlled)
Unique ID Codes Over (1) one million different code combinations
Supervisory Intervals 70 minutes
Test/Hush Button Checks electronics and horn
Operating Temperature 40°F to 100°F (4°C to 38°C)
Humidity Range 15% to 95% R.H. (non-condensing)
Audible Alarm 85dB(A) at 3m minimum
Regulatory Listing UL2034, CSA 6.19-01, FCC Part 15 and IC.
CO Alarm Memory Indicates if CO Alarm was previously in alarm
Dimensions 4.724" x 4.134"x1.575" (120mm x 105mm x40mm)
Weight 6.279oz (178g)
Equipment Code 2860
Monitoring and Testing Summary
Status
Result
Red
LED
(Alarm)
Amber
LED
(Fault)
Green
LED
Power
Sounder
Standby No visual or audible indication if unit is OK
Unit OK
(Button Test)
Off Off On On
Low Battery Off 1 ash Off 1 beep
Sensor Fault Off
2
ashes
Off 2 beeps
End of Life
(EOL)
Off
3
ashes
Off 3 beeps
Low Battery:
When the battery is starting to be depleted the CO Alarm will beep and the Amber
LED will ash every minute.
The low battery beeps can be suppressed for 24 hours by pressing the test/hush
button.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that this is done until a replacement CO Alarm is
available so as to maintain protection against CO leaks.
Testing
Frequent testing of the Alarm is a requirement to ensure its power is present and the
Alarm is functioning. The 2GIG-CO8E-345 Carbon Monoxide Alarm can be tested by
rotating the Alarm clockwise on the mounting base (Figure 12). This activates the on/
off switch. The (3) three indicator lights will immediately ash in sequence to show that
they are working. Wait 15 seconds after connecting the power before button testing. The
power light is not illuminated during standby. It will ash green when the test button is
pressed to indicate that power is present and alarm is functioning.
Guidelines and best pracces for tesng 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
work.
To test the Alarm press and hold the test button. The Alarm will respond with one of the
following status conditions:
1. The green LED will ash and the horn will sound to indicate the Alarm is powered
and operating correctly.
2. If there is a fault condition the amber LED will ash and the horn will beep in
accordance to Table 4.
3. If the memory has been set the RED light will ash and the horn will give a full alarm
sound (see section 2 - CO Alarm Memory.
The Carbon Monoxide Alarm checks for CO gas every 4 seconds and when exposed to the CO
gas, the red light will ash (as per Table 2) to conrm that it is detecting the CO gas.
The Alarm can be tested with carbon monoxide gas by using one of the kits that comes with
the gas either in a glass phial or aerosol can. Follow the instructions on the kit.
If a test gas kit is not readily available it is also possible to gas test the Alarm using a joss stick
or cigarette smoke. To do this remove the Alarm from its base and slide the power switch to the
ON position (See Figure 9). Fill a suitable size plastic bag with smoke from a cigarette.
Insert the Alarm into the smoke lled bag and seal it closed. Within seconds, the red light will
begin to ash (as per Table 2) to conrm that the Alarm has detected the CO gas in the bag.
To check the Alarm sound, momentarily press the test button and within seconds the
horn will sound briey. Slide the power switch to the OFF (left) position (See Figure 13)
and replace the Alarm on its mounting base.
Figure 13. Power ON or Power OFF Switch Position on CO Alarm
Maintenance
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 ash). If CO is still present the red light and the
horn will turn on again after about 4 minutes. The CO Alarm can only be silenced once
during a CO incident. At levels > 150ppm CO the CO Alarm cannot be silenced.
Cleaning the Alarm:
Clean the outside case by occasionally wiping with a clean damp cloth. Do not use
any cleaning agents, bleaches, detergents or polishes, including those in aerosol
cans. Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other aerosols near the CO
Alarm. Do not place air fresheners near the CO Alarm.
What to do when the Alarm sounds
(1) Open the doors and windows to ventilate the area (see note).
(2) Turn off all fuel appliances where possible and stop using them. (The Alarm can
be silenced immediately by pushing the test/hush button provided the CO level is
less than 150ppm).
(3) Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open.
(4) Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of Carbon Monoxide
poisoning (headache, nausea), and advise that Carbon Monoxide poisoning is
suspected.
(5) Call your gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number. Keep the number
in a prominent place.
(6) Do not re-enter the property until the Alarm has stopped. (If the Alarm has been
silenced by pressing the test/hush button, wait at least 5 minutes so the Alarm can
check that the CO has cleared).
(7) Do not use the fuel appliances again until they have been checked by a registered
installer or equivalent expert.
✓Note: When ventilation is provided by leaving the window and doors open, the
CO build up may have dissipated by the time help arrives and the Alarm may
have stopped sounding. Although your problem may appear temporarily solved it
is crucial that the source of the CO is determined and appropriate repairs made.
How to Protect your Family
Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
(1) Know and look out for tell-tale signs that Carbon Monoxide may be present.
These include:
- The CO Alarm warning of abnormal levels.
- Staining, sooting or discoloration on or around appliances.
- A pilot light frequently going out.
- A strange smell when an appliance is operating.
- A naked gas ame which is yellow or orange, instead of the normal blue.
- Family members (including pets) exhibiting the “u-like” symptoms of CO poisoning
described above. If any of these signs are present get the appliance checked out by
an expert before further use. If family members are ill get medical help.
(2) Choose all appliances and vehicles which burn fossil fuels such as coal,
oil,natural/bottled gas, parafn, wood, petrol, diesel, charcoal etc. with care and
have them professionally installed and regularly maintained.
3) These appliances must “breathe in” air to burn the fuel properly. Know where the
air comes from and ensure vents/air bricks etc. remain unobstructed (particularly
after building work).
(4) The appliances must also “breathe out” the waste gases (including the CO) –
usually through a ue or chimney. Ensure chimneys and ues are not blocked or
leaking, and get them checked every year. Check for excessive rust or cracks on
appliances and pipe work.
(5) Never leave your car, motor bike or lawnmower engine running in the garage
with the garage door closed. Never leave the door from the house to the garage
open if the car is running.
(6) Never adjust your own gas pilot lights.
(7) Never use a gas cooker or a barbecue for home heating.
(8) Children should be warned of the dangers of CO poisoning and instructed never
to touch, or interfere with the CO Alarm. Do not allow small children to press the
test/hush button as they could be subjected to excessive noise when the CO Alarm
sounds.
(9) Leaving windows or doors slightly open (even a few inches) will signicantly
reduce the risk of high levels of CO occurring. The high levels of draft-proong in
modern houses reduces ventilation and can allow dangerous gases to build up. (10)
Install CO Alarms in all the areas recommended in this booklet.
(11) Recognize that CO poisoning may be the cause when family members suffer
from “u-like” symptoms when at home but feel better when they are away for
extended periods.
(5) CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance. House-holders are responsible
for their own insurance. The CO Alarm warns of increasing CO levels, but we do not
guarantee that this will protect everyone from CO poisoning.
(6) CO Alarms are not suitable as early warning Smoke Alarms. Some res produce
Carbon Monoxide, but the response characteristics of these CO Alarms are such that
they would not give sufcient warning of re. Smoke Alarms must be tted to give
early warning of re.
(7) The CO Alarm does not detect the presence of natural gas (methane), bottled gas
(propane, butane) or other combustible gases. Fit combustion Gas Alarms to detect
these. Note: Carbon Monoxide Alarms, with electrochemical sensors have a cross
sensitivity to hydrogen. This means that they can alarm due to sensing hydrogen
being produced by batteries being incorrectly charged such as on boats or with
battery back-up systems such as those used with alternative energy systems. The
CO Alarm will alarm with 500 ppm H2 after between 10 and 40 minutes exposure.
WARNING: THIS CO ALARM IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM THE
ACUTE EFFECTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. IT WILL NOT FULLY SAFEGUARD
INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A
MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.
Troubleshooting
ALARM DOES NOT WORK WITH THE TEST BUTTON:
(1) Check the Alarm is secured correctly on the mounting plate.
(2) Wait 15 seconds after connecting the power before button testing.
(3) Hold button down rmly for at least 5 seconds.
ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO APPARENT REASON:
Follow the detailed instructions in ‘What to do when the alarm sounds’ section.
If there are still problems:
(1) Ensure there are no fuel burning appliances in the vicinity which could be leaking
CO gas (e.g. even from next door).
(2) Ensure there are no fumes in the area (e.g. paint, thinners, hair spray, chemical
cleaners, aerosol sprays, damp proong done with and aqueous emulsion such as
Amino functional siloxane and Alkylalkoxysilane).
(3) Ensure there is no outdoor source of CO in the vicinity (e.g. a car with engine
running, heavy trafc, heavy air pollution, barbecue fumes etc).
(4) Ensure there is no source of hydrogen such as batteries being charged (e.g. on
boats or in Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)).
(5) Ensure there is not excessive smoke or fumes from devices such as Egyptian
shisha, hookah or water pipes, especially those that use coal or charcoal to heat
the tobacco.
(6) If the Alarm is tted with an RF Module, ensure that there are no problems with
the other RF interconnected Alarms and that all Alarms are house coded correctly.
(7) Press the test/hush button to silence the Alarm.
If the CO Alarm continues to sound it is possibly defective and should be replaced.
WHAT TO DO IF THE ALARM BEEPS:
The CO Alarm will beep and the amber light will ash to indicate a fault condition.
OFF POSITION
ON POSITION
Indicator Summary
Normal
Operation
Red LED Amber LED Green LED Sounder
Power Up 1 ash 1 ash 1 ash Off
Standby Off Off Off Off
Button Test
(Weekly)
Off Off
1 Flash
(every second)
On
Unit Sensing CO
gas itself
Flashing
(as per table 3)
Off Off On
Fault Mode
Low Battery
Condition
Off
1 ash
(every 50 sec)
Off
1 beep with one amber
ash
Sensor Fault
Condition
Off
2 ashes
(every 50 sec)
Off
2 beeps with 2 amber
ashes
End of Life
Condition
Off
3 ashes
(every 50 sec)
Off
3 beeps with 3 amber
ashes
Service Diagnostics
Diagnostics
Modes
Action Red LED Yellow LED Sounder Action
Fault Checks
Low Battery
Press &
hold button
Off 1 ash
1 beep with
ash
Replace Batteries
Faulty Sensor
Press &
hold button
Off 2 ashes
2 beeps
with ashes
Replace Alarm
End of Life
(EOL)
Press &
hold
Off 3 ashes
3 beeps
with ashes
Replace Alarm
Alarm
Memory
Action Red LED Green LED Sounder
Up to 24
hours after
event
Flashes as
per
Table 3
Off Off
Long Term
Memory
Press &
hold button
Flashes as
per
Table 3
Off On
Memory
Erase
Keep button
pressed
after long
term test
Flashes per
Table 3
Wait for
Green
light then
release
button
On
Pre-Alarm
When the Alarm detects over 43 ppm CO the red light ashes in accordance with
Table 2. This helps locate CO leaks as the CO Alarm gives an indication straight
away. (Without this feature the CO level would need to be at 43ppm CO for typically
72 minutes for an alarm sound to be given). Note the Pre-Alarm signal may be
triggered by CO coming for example, from cooking with gas, from car engines or
from nearby barbecues. This is usually not a concern, unless the pre-alarm signal
persists until the Alarm sounds and the CO source is unknown.
✓Note: The CO Alarm may sound if cigarette smoke is blown into it, or aerosols
are released nearby.
CO Alarm Memory
The CO Alarm memory is an important feature of the CO Alarm where even if the
house is unoccupied during an alarm condition it warns the homeowner that the
CO Alarm has previously detected CO gas and been in alarm. The memory feature
has two operation modes:
• memory indication for 24 hour period after alarm
• memory recall on demand
24 hour memory indicators: After alarm, the RED light will ash at different
rates every minute (approx) depending on the level of CO detected (See Table 3).
Memory recall on demand: To review the memory status aer inial 24
hours, press and hold the test buon, the red LED will ash in accordance
to Table 3.
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 27
28
29
Quick Test with Carbon Monoxide:
Table 7. Alarm Fault Chart
Table 5. Indicator Summary
Table 6. Service Diagnostics
Table 4. Monitoring and Testing Summary
Table 3. CO Alarm Memory Indicators
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