FIREWOLF FW-C012 Owner's Manual

FW-C012
Carbon Monoxide Gas Alarm
333 Bayview Avenue 12VDC System
Amityville, New York 11701
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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On your purchase of a NAPCO FW-CO12 Carbon Monoxide Detector
Congratulations. You have taken steps to help ensure the health
and life safety of you and your family. We are proud to offer you our
unique, patented CO Sensor technology that detects CO in a manner
similar to the human body's response. The NAPCO FW-CO12 is an
ideal way of warning you of both the acute and chronic effects of CO
poisoning.
Please read this owner's manual carefully so you will have a better
BY NAPCO
understanding of the effects of CO poisoning and the NAPCO FW-
CO12 Alarm, as we work together pursuing a safer, healthier indoor
air quality for us all.
WARNING: Failure to replace this product by the
"REPLACE BY DATE" printed on the alarm cover may
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result in death by Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Replace
By Date is six (6) years from date of manufacture.
1 1 . . 0 0 G G E E N N E E R R A A L L D D E E S S C C R R I I P P T T I I O O N N
This CO alarm is suited for residences, motels, hotels, and com-
mercial or industrial system applications. The FW-CO12 is designed
for 4-6 wire connection to 12VDC alarm system control
panels.Reference: UL Listed Household Fire and/or Burglary Panel
with auxiliary signaling zones. Connect to signaling zones which can
be designated for CO alarm use only.
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2.1 Sensitivity Setting:Unit will alarm at 150 ppm CO within
50 minutes.
2.2 Power:12VDC nominal, operating voltage range 10-15 Vdc
2.3 Current Draw:Standby 20 microAmp. Alarm 60 mA
max.Trouble 30 mA.
2.4 Field Wiring:14-22 AWG
2.5 Alarm and Trouble Signal Relays Non-Latching
Contact ratings: Form"C", 1A – 30Vdc
2.6 Operating Temperature:4.4° C – 37.8° C (40° F - 100° F)
2.7 Operating Humidity:15-95% RH
2.8 Horn (Sounder) Loudness:85 db @ 10 ft(3.3 meters)
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Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. to the
Category Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors
(FTAM). UL Standard 2075
4 4 . . 0 0 W W H H A A T T Y Y O O U U S S H H O O U U L L D D K K N N O O W W A A B B O O U U T T C C O O
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison. It is a colorless,
odorless and 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.
The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members of the
household:
MILD EXPOSURE
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as
"flu–like" symptoms)
MEDIUM EXPOSURE
Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate
EXTREME EXPOSURE
Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio respiratory failure, death.
Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they
become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either
exiting the building or calling for assistance. Also, young chil-
dren and household pets may be the first affected.
Your CO alarm is designed to detect the toxic CO gas that result
from incomplete combustion, such as those emitted from appli-
ances, furnaces, fireplaces and auto exhaust.
A CO Alarm is NOT A SUBSTITUTE for other combustible gas,
fire or smoke alarms. This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to
detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion.
CAUTION:This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon
monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present
in other areas.
WARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor
locations of family living units. It is not designed to comply with
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commer-
cial or industrial standards. Individuals with medical problems
may consider using warning devices that provide audible and visu-
al signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.
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WARNING: Activation of this device indicates the pres-
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ence of carbon monoxide (CO), which can KILL YOU. If
alarm sounds:
1) Operate reset/silence button;
2) Call your emergency services (__________________)
[fire department or 911];
3) Immediately move to fresh air – outdoors or by an
open door/window. Then, do a head count to check
that all persons are accounted for. Do not reenter the
premises nor move away from the open door/window
until the emergency services responders have arrived,
the premises have been aired out, and your alarm
remains in its normal condition.
4) After following steps 1-3, if your alarm reactivates
within a 24-hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a
qualified technician (_________________) to
investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equip-
ment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation
of this equipment. If problems are identified during this
inspection, have the equipment serviced immediately.
Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the
technician and consult the manufacturers' instructions
or contact the manufacturers directly for more informa-
tion about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure
that motor vehicles are not and have not been operat-
ing in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence.
5.1 IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS The FW-CO12 has been
designed and is warranted to operate for six years.
5.2 The alarm will automatically sense when the level of CO in the
air falls below the danger level. You should stay outside the resi-
dence in fresh air until the alarm is silenced. When the alarm
sounds, do not stand too close to the alarm. The sound produced
by the alarm is loud because it is designed to awaken a person in
an emergency. Prolonged exposure to the alarm at a close dis-
tance may be harmful to your hearing.
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This CO alarm can quickly alert you to the presence of CO but it
cannot prevent toxic CO emissions. Please note that there are haz-
ards against which CO detection may not be effective, such as gas
leaks or explosions. The ultimate responsibility for protection
against toxic CO gas rests solely on you. Installing CO alarms is
just the first step in protecting your family from toxic CO poison-
ing. We also suggest that you create an effective, comprehensive
safety program as outlined below.
6.1 Install CO alarms properly following the instructions in this
manual
6.2 Develop a family escape plan and practice it with your entire
family, especially small children.
– Draw a floor plan of your home/ residence and find two ways to
exit from each room. There should be one way to get out of each
bedroom without opening the door.
– Make sure that all occupants know what the CO alarm signal
means and how they must be prepared to leave the residence by
themselves if necessary.
– Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from your house and
make sure all occupants understand where they should go and wait
if there is a dangerous CO condition.
– Conduct CO safety drills at least every 6 months to make sure
that every one, even small children, know what to do in order to
escape safely.
– Know where to go to call the Fire Department from outside your
residence.
This unit is designed to detect carbon monoxide (CO) entering its
sensing chamber. It does not sense combustible gas (such as natu-
ral gas, propane or butane), heat, smoke or flames.
When properly located, installed, and maintained, this CO alarm is
designed to provide early warning of developing poisonous CO
conditions at a reasonable cost. This alarm monitors the air, and
when it senses CO, it activates its built-in alarm. It can provide
precious time for you and your family to escape from your resi-
dence before CO can seriously injure or kill. However, such an
early warning is possible only if the alarm is located, installed, and
maintained as specified in the Owner's Manual.
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If bedroom doors are usually closed at night, alarms should be
placed in each bedroom as well as in the common hallway between
them. CO alarms may not sense CO on a different level of a residence
or building. For example, a second floor alarm may not sense a CO
leak on the first floor or in the basement.
Therefore, alarms should be placed on every level of a residence
or building. If the alarm is located outside of a bedroom, it may not
wake up a sound sleeper, especially if the bedroom door is closed or
only partly open. If the alarm is located on a different level of the res-
idence than the bedrooms, it is even less likely to wake up people
sleeping in the bedroom. Installing CO alarms may qualify you for
lower homeowner's insurance rates, but CO alarms are not a substi-
tute for insurance. Homeowners and renters should continue to insure
their lives and property.
WARNING: The NAPCO Model FW-CO12 CO Alarm is not
designed for marine, RV, or aeronautical use.
NOTE: This unit contains no batteries and will not operate with-
out power.
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8.1 RECOMMENDATIONS
One of the most important considerations in any CO alarm system
is the location of the alarms. Statistics of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) show that most of the fatal CO
occurrences happen at night while people are sleeping. Early warn-
ing of CO is best achieved by the correct installation of CO
alarms. Placement of an alarm in a garage may cause an alarm due
to CO from automotive exhaust.
8.2 RECOMMENDED MOUNTING LOCATIONS
Put a CO alarm inside each bedroom where the occupant closes
the door while sleeping. A closed door can block particulate
smoke, but CO gas is likely to get through.
Figure 1: Recommended CO alarm placement for single floor residence.
Figure 2: Recommended CO alarm
placement for multi-level residence.
Kitchen Dining Room Bedroom
Family Room
Living Room
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom Bedroom
= Carbon Monoxide alarm location
Bedroom
Kitchen
Living Room
Garage
Basement = Carbon Monoxide alarm
location for multi-level residence
8.3 This CO alarm must be mounted on the wall or ceiling.
8.4 WALL LOCATION: Locate top of the alarm 5 - 6 feet from the
Inside wall location
Height 5' - 6' from floor
= Carbon Monoxide alarm mounting location
Figure 3: Recommended CO alarm mounting location is 5 to 6 feet
from floor.
8.5 CEILING LOCATION:
Alarm should be mounted as close as possible to the center of a
hallway or room. If this is not possible, the edge of the alarm
should be at least 4 inches from any wall.
8.6 LOCATIONS TO AVOID
Placing units where they will not operate properly causes nuisance
alarms.To avoid nuisance alarms, do not place units:
– Within 5 feet (1.5m) of any cooking appliance or furnace.
– Near an open window or door, because the fresh air entering the
opening may delay CO from reaching the alarm.
– In damp or very humid areas or next to bathrooms with show-
ers. Install detectors at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from bath-
rooms.
– In very cold or very hot environments or in unheated buildings
or outdoor rooms where the temperature can go below or above
the operating range of the alarm. Temperature limits for proper
operation are 4.4° C to 37.8° C (40° F to 100° F).
– Good ventilation is recommended when household cleaning
supplies or similar contaminants are stored or frequently used.
8.7 CONDITIONS WHICH CAN RESULT IN TEMPORARY
CO SITUATIONS:
8.7.1Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appli-
ances caused by outdoor ambient conditions, such as:
i) Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind.
Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended peri-
ods between cycles).
ii) Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of
exhaust fans.
iii) Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances
competing for limited internal air.
iv) Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers,
furnaces, or water heaters.
v) Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which
can amplify the above situations.
8.7.2Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range,
oven, fireplace, etc.)
8.7.3Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust gasses near
the ground.
8.7.4Car idling in an open or closed area garage, or near a home.
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This device is designed to be connected to a UL approved
Burglary/Fire Alarm Control Panel by a qualified security profes-
sional licensed in the installation and service of burglary and fire
alarms.
9.1 Select proper location
9.2 A mounting plate is provided on the back of the alarm. Remove
the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by holding the
mounting plate and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated
by the "OFF" arrow on the alarm cover.
9.3 To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or
wall, the UP ARROW on the mounting plate must be :
A.)Parallel with the hallway walls when ceiling mounting
B.)Pointed upward when wall mounting
9.4 Attach the mounting plate on the wall. Be sure the UP text and
arrow are facing up. Use the screws and anchors provided to
secure the mounting plate.
9.5 WIRING INSTALLATION
Internal terminal block for 14-22 AWG wires. 8 screw terminals
at 0.2" (5 mm) spacing.
9.5.1Drill hole in wall or ceiling at center of plate, and pull system
wires through the hole.
9.5.2Remove alarm cover by using the special tool provided on the
three locking tabs on the alarm base (see Figure 4).
floor.
Figure 4
9.5.3Pull wires through hole at center of alarm base and connect to
the internal terminal block as shown on the following wiring dia-
grams (see Figure 5).
Figure 5