Use and Care Manual

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If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous
situation which requires your immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the
alarm may result in injury or death.
WHAT TO DO IF NATURAL GAS IS DETECTED:
1. Leave the house immediately, opening doors and windows as you leave.
2. Do not use your telephone or appliances. Do not turn any light switches off or on. Any
spark or flame could ignite the gas.
3. Call 911 and your gas company from a phone that is away from your home.
4. Do not reenter the area until the source of the leak is found and corrected.
If you hear the alarm horn sound approx. 1 beep, 2 second pause,
repeat, gas has been detected. Evacuate everyone from the building.
USING THE CO ALARM SIGNAL SILENCE FEATURE (GAS ALARM SIGNAL CANNOT
BE SILENCED)
NEVER disconnect the power to your alarm to silence the horn - use the Silence feature.
Disconnecting the alarm removes your protection!
• The Silence feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify and correct
the problem.
• To use the Silence feature, press and release the TEST/SILENCE button until the horn
is silent if it was the initiating alarm.
• If the TEST/SILENCE button is pressed while the alarm is in the silence mode, the alarm
will start sounding again.
WHEN THE CO ALARM SIGNAL IS SILENCED: The CO alarm Silence Feature can be activated
by pressing and releasing the Test/CO Silence button on the initiating alarm while in alarm
condition. The alarm will remain silent for approx. 5 minutes (with the red LED blinking on approx.
every 10 seconds), depending on the level of CO detected. If CO levels drop below alarm levels,
the alarm will remain silent and return to normal operation. If CO levels remain constant or
increase, this indicates a potentially dangerous situation and the horn will sound again. Ventilate
area.
IMPORTANT!
The Silence feature is intended to temporarily silence the alarm horn. It will not correct a CO or
Natural Gas problem. The Gas Alarm signal cannot be silenced.
RESET: To reset the QUICK FIND
®
Alarm Origination condition, press and hold the TEST/
SILENCE button on any alarm for at least 10 seconds, or until the blue LED turns on, and
then release. Reset after each alarm. The reset feature will reset all interconnected units.
SENSOR TROUBLE/SERVICE ALARM: If the alarm chirps 3 times approx. every 20 seconds
and cannot be restored to normal operation, the alarm should be replaced immediately.
END-OF-SERVICE LIFE NOTIFICATION: In addition to the "replace by date" stamped on the
back of your alarm, your alarm contains a unique audible end-of-service life notification feature.
When it is time to replace your alarm, which is after approx. 7 years of operation from initial power
up, the alarm will sound 2 chirps approx. every 20 seconds. The green LED stays on. The alarm
should be replaced immediately.
The product end-of-service life notification can be temporarily silenced for a 10 hour period for
up to 20 days. After 20 days, the warning cannot be silenced. The alarm should be replaced
immediately.
Clean the alarm at least once a month to remove dust, dirt, insects or debris. Always turn off
power to alarm before cleaning. Using a soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum cleaner, vacuum
all sides and cover of the alarm. Be sure all the vents are free of debris.
If the alarm is false alarming and cannot be restored to normal operation, the alarm should be
replaced.