Applied fire CFCO10 Owner's Manual

Applied fire CFCO10 Owner's Manual

Carbon monoxide sensor

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10 Year
Carbon Monoxide Sensor
Model CFCO10
Owner's Manual
• Electro-Chemical Carbon Monoxide Gas Sensing
• Designed to Last Up to 10 Years
• Rate of Rise Temperature Sensing
• Fixed Temperature Sensing
• Proprietary Wireless Connectivity
• Compatible with the Comm Link and
OmniShield App
Assembled in the USA

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  • Page 1 10 Year Carbon Monoxide Sensor Model CFCO10 Owner’s Manual • Electro-Chemical Carbon Monoxide Gas Sensing • Designed to Last Up to 10 Years • Rate of Rise Temperature Sensing • Fixed Temperature Sensing • Proprietary Wireless Connectivity • Compatible with the Comm Link and...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Removing a CO Sensor from Your Radio Network ........page 15 Choosing the Mounting Location in a Room ..........page 16 How to Mount the CFCO10 Sensor ............page 17 Sensor Specifications ................page 18 Important Fire Safety Information ............page 19 Warning! Limitations on CO Sensors ............
  • Page 3: General Information About Your Carbon Monoxide Sensor

    About Your New Carbon Monoxide Sensor Thank you for purchasing the CFCO10 Carbon Monoxide Sensor. CO sensors play an important role in protecting your family and home from the dangers of carbon monoxide gas. Please carefully read and follow the information in this booklet to ensure that your sensor operates properly and is located in the areas best suited for activation.
  • Page 4: Contents Of Your Kit

    Contents of Your Kit Please be sure the items below are included with your CO sensor: 1” Screws (2) CO Sensor Instruction Mounting Bracket Manual Self Adhesive Labels (2) Key Features • The latest electro-chemical CO sensing technology. • Electronic temperature sensing with Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature triggers. •...
  • Page 5: General Warnings About Carbon Monoxide Gas

    General Warnings About Carbon Monoxide Gas This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, or any other gas types. The alarm also is equipped with Supplemental Temperature Sensing.
  • Page 6: Understanding The Dangers Of Co Gas Poisoning

    Understanding the Dangers of CO Gas Poisoning The following symptoms are related to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and need to be discussed with ALL members of the household: 1. Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as “flu-like” symptoms). 2.
  • Page 7: Recommended Locations For Your Co Sensor

    Recommended Locations for your CO Sensor Hallways. A CO sensor is required to be centrally located outside of each sleeping area, and on every level of the home. If your hallway is longer than 40 feet, install a CO sensor at both ends. Bedrooms.
  • Page 8: Areas Not Appropriate For Co Sensors

    Areas Not Appropriate for CO Sensors Kitchens. Do not install within 5 feet (1.5m) of kitchen appliances. The by- products of cooking food can affect the performance of the CO sensor. Garages. Do not install in garages. Exhaust gases from idling vehicles in an open or closed garage can trigger the CO sensor.
  • Page 9: Complete Home Fire Protection

    Complete Home Protection Applied Fire Technologies recommends complete home fire/safety protection. This can be best achieved by installing a combination of Smoke, CO, Heat Sensors, BedShakers, Water Sensors and a Comm Link in the appropriate locations throughout the home. Recommended BedShakers...
  • Page 10: Sensor Features And Functions

    CO Sensor Features and Functions Power Indicator Light (Green) On the CFCO10, the POWER icon will briefly flash once every 30 seconds when the unit has been activated. Warning Light (Red) WARNING will flash rapidly when a CO sensor detects sufficient levels of CO gas.
  • Page 11 If this occurs, replace the unit. Silencing Nuisance Alarms The CFCO10 sensor is equipped with a silence feature that can silence the unit. If during normal operation the alarm is triggered, and all appropriate safety precautions are being taken, the sensor can be silenced for six minutes by pressing the button on the front face of the unit.
  • Page 12: Deactivating Your Cfco10 Sensor

    Deactivating the CFCO10 Sensor When the unit’s End-of-Life signal occurs, the CO sensor must be deactivated and disposed of properly. Be sure and have a replacement unit available. If the CO sensor’s End-of-Life signal has begun, remove the unit from its bracket.
  • Page 13: Creating Your Wireless Network

    Creating Your Wireless Network The CFCO10 Sensor communicates on its own private home network. This network is created simply by powering up new sensors one at a time. Activate your first CO sensor by moving the slide switch located on the back side of the unit in the direction indicated by the arrow.
  • Page 14: Adding A Sensor To Your Radio Network

    Adding a Sensor to Your Wireless Network To add a sensor(s) to your existing home network, perform the following steps. Select any sensor on the existing network. Press and hold the button on the front cover of the alarm. The red WARNING light (FIRE if alarm is a smoke sensor) will flash rapidly and the unit will sound three or four tones.
  • Page 15: Removing A Co Sensor From Your Radio Network

    Removing a CO Sensor from a Wireless Network In the event that a sensor must be removed from your network, the sensor’s network data must be erased from its memory. Press and hold the button on the front cover of the sensor.
  • Page 16: Choosing The Mounting Location In A Room

    Choosing the Mounting Location in a Room BEST Center on ceiling. Note: Avoid placement of sensors close to ceiling fans or heating/air conditioning vents. ACCEPTABLE On ceiling ACCEPTABLE On wall, at least 4” (10cm) from ceiling, and at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the floor. Minimum 3’...
  • Page 17: How To Mount The Cfco10 Sensor

    How to Mount the CO Sensor Mark Place the mounting bracket against the ceiling or wall, and using the mount- ing bracket as a template, mark the top and bottom holes with a pencil. Mount the Bracket Wood If wood is present behind the drywall, a pilot hole can ease installation, but is not required.
  • Page 18: Sensor Specifications

    CO Sensor Specifications Operating Voltage 3VDC Battery Type Non-replaceable Lithium-Manganese Sensitivity 70 PPM: 60 to 80 minutes 150 PPM: 10 to 15 minutes 400 PPM: 4 to 8 minutes 30 PPM or less: unit will not activate Sensor Life Up to 10 Years Operating Ambient Temperature 40°F - 100°F Operating Humidity...
  • Page 19: Important Fire Safety Information

    Important Fire and Emergency Safety Information Be prepared for fire emergencies: Plan Your Escape • Draw a floor plan of your home. • Show two ways out of each room. • Discuss escape routes with everyone in your home. • Agree on an outside meeting place where you will gather after escaping. Be Prepared •...
  • Page 20: Warning! Limitations On Co Sensors

    WARNING! Limitations of CO Sensors Wireless CO sensors have been proven to be both effective and reliable, but they may not be effective under all conditions. No alarm/sensor design can offer total protection of life and property. A CO sensor is not a substitute for an adequate homeowner’s property insurance or life insurance policy.
  • Page 21: Limited Warranty

    Technologies LLC, with shipping costs prepaid by you. You must also pack the CFCO10 CO Sensor to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit. You must also enclose a return address. CFCO10 CO Sensors returned for warranty service should be sent to: Applied Fire Technologies LLC, 825 W.
  • Page 22: Replacement Guarantees

    1 (972) 304-3923, to receive information regarding current pricing and for the address to which you should send your CFCO10 CO Sensor along with payment for your replacement sensor. Be sure to enclose your return address and daytime telephone number. The CFCO10 manufacturer will ship the new replacement unit to you upon receipt of all of the foregoing materials and information.
  • Page 24 825 W. Sandy Lake Road, Suite 190 Coppell, TX 75019 USA www.homesafenetwork.com Model CFCO10 10-Year Battery Life Return to Above Address for All Service Needs REV 2.21.17 90-4070-20...

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