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THANK YOU for purchasing this combination alarm. It is designed to detect smoke, carbon monoxide
and natural gas (methane) which reaches the sensor. It is not designed to detect fire, heat, flames or
any other gas. This manual includes important information regarding where to install the alarm, how
to operate, maintenance, testing and product features. It also includes tips and information which
could help protect you and your family.
What You Should Know About CO .......................................... 2
What You Should Know About Natural Gas ............................ 2
Basic Safety Information ......................................................... 3
Recommended Location of Alarms ......................................... 4
Avoid These Locations ........................................................... 4
How to Install .......................................................................... 5
Operation & Alarm Characteristics .......................................... 6
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds ........................................... 7
Silence Feature ...................................................................... 7
Testing & Maintenance ........................................................... 8
Battery Replacement .............................................................. 8
CO & Natural Gas Alarm Limitations ....................................... 9
Operational Summary ........................................................... 11
Warranty ................................................................. Back Cover
MODEL MICN102, MICN102L
IONIZATION SMOKE ALARM,
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM AND
NATURAL GAS ALARM
WITH BATTERY BACKUP
AND SILENCE FEATURE
MODEL MICN109, MICN109L
IONIZATION SMOKE ALARM,
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM AND
NATURAL GAS ALARM
WITH BATTERY BACKUP
AND SILENCE FEATURE
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Testing & Maintenance ... 8 Battery Replacement ... 8 CO & Natural Gas Alarm Limitations ... 9 Operational Summary ... 11 Warranty ... Back Cover MODEL MICN102, MICN102L IONIZATION SMOKE ALARM, CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM AND NATURAL GAS ALARM WITH BATTERY BACKUP... - Page 2 This Combination Ionization Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (CO)/Natural Gas alarm requires constant 120 VAC power to operate properly. There are three basic smoke alarm types: IoPhic , Ionization and Photoelectric. IoPhic is an ionization alarm containing a patent-pending Universal Smoke Sensing Technology. ...
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Page 3: What You Should Know About Co
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CO Carbon monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. It is a cumulative poison. Even low levels of CO have been shown to cause brain and other vital organ damage in unborn infants with no effect on the mother. - Page 4 • Locate the first combination alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to protect the escape route as the bedrooms are usually farthest from an exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional combination alarms in each sleeping area. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long, install a combination alarm at each end.
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Page 5: Basic Safety Information
In general, install combination Smoke, CO and Gas Alarms: • WHERE YOU CAN HEAR THE ALARM FROM ALL SLEEPING AREAS. • In or near bedrooms and living areas or wherever you suspect a smoke, gas or CO exposure is likely. •... - Page 6 RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT: NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could prevent the smoke, carbon monoxide or gas from reaching the alarm. WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum protection, and to prevent unnecessary alarms.
- Page 7 • Good ventilation is recommended when household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are used. • 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/ ...
- Page 8 Insert the pin into the hole for the feature you are activating. Refer to the diagram below for correct placement. INSERT ALARM LOCKING PIN HERE TO DEACTIVATE THE LOCKING FEATURES: To remove the alarm for cleaning or servicing or to replace the battery, you must first remove the appropriate locking pin, if it has been installed.
- Page 9 The yellow wire is used only for multiple station operations with USI ELECTRIC or UNIVERSAL Model alarms only. Connecting this yellow wire to any other circuits may result in damage and alarm malfunction. When alarms are interconnected, all alarms must be powered from a single AC branch circuit.
- Page 10 SMOKE ALARM LATCHING LED INDICATOR: The alarm had prevously detected smoke and had alarmed. The red LED is off and blinks on every 5 seconds until reset. Follow the reset instructions to remove the latching LED. CO ALARM LATCHING LED INDICATOR: The alarm had previously detected CO and had alarmed. The red LED is off and blinks on every 5 seconds until reset.
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Page 11: Silence Feature
WHAT TO DO IF NATURAL GAS IS DETECTED: If you hear the alarm horn sound 1 beep per second, gas has been detected. Evacuate everyone from the building. 1. Leave the house immediately, opening doors and windows as you leave. 2. -
Page 12: Regular Maintenance
NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this smoke alarm. You might accidentally damage or set fire to the smoke alarm or to your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the smoke alarm's operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). (UTHA) Sensitivity Indicating Means The sensitivity indicating means for this Smoke and Fire Alarm is the use of the analyzer for Smoke Detectors Model 501-A or 501-A/Bat Aerosol Generator Manufactured by Gemini Scientific Corp.,... -
Page 13: Battery Replacement
Disconnect AC power before changing battery. Shock hazard exists if AC power is miswired. The alarm uses a 9 Volt battery. The battery should last for at least one year under normal operating conditions. The alarm has a low battery indicator, an audible beep or chirp. It will operate at approx. 40 second intervals for a minimum of 7 days. - Page 14 The following conditions can result in transient CO situations: 1. 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).
- Page 15 WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS o Leave immediately by your plan of escape. Every second counts, so don't waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables. o In leaving, don't open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping through cracks, don't open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit.
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Page 16: Operational Summary
CONDITION OF ALARM AUDIBLE & VISUAL SIGNALS BEFORE SOLUTION / RECOMMENDATION POWER HORN GREEN LED Silent On and Blinks off approx every 20 seconds Silent Off and Blinks on approx every 40 seconds 1 beep, Turns off 1 second when the pause, 4 beeps start 4 beeps,... -
Page 17: Warranty
USI ELECTRIC, INC./UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. ("USI") warrants your USI product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase. This warranty shall not apply to any batteries used in the product or to any damage which may be caused by such batteries.