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Model: CA002 CA002-IFU2 Smoke/CO Detector Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT! Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before installation and use. Save this manual.
(5) Limitations of the Smoke/CO Detector ....2 1 Table of Contents a. Limitations of Wireless Smoke Detectors b. Limitations of Wireless CO Detectors (1) Product Information ........1 (6) Fire Prevention and Escape .
(4 loud beeps followed by a pause). The CO detector also transmits an alarm signal to the Base Station. The SimpliSafe Wireless Smoke/CO Detector (CA002) is a combined photoelectric Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector (referred to in The alarm automatically resets when CO is no longer detected.
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the smoke is gone. If nuisance alarms persist, attempt to clean the Smoke/ WARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations CO Detector as described in this Owner’s Manual, or relocate it to a better of family living units. It is not designed to measure compliance with location.
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prohibit the remote siren from sounding in the event of an alarm. Never WARNING: Smoke detectors are not to be used with detector guards rely solely on the remote siren for notification of an alarm. Always make unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that sure that the internal siren in the Smoke/CO Detector can be heard from all purpose.
Where the area addressed in (2) is separate from the adjacent living (3) INSTALLATION AND LOCATION areas by a door, a smoke alarm shall be installed in the area between the Always refer to your national and local codes before beginning any door and the sleeping rooms, and additional alarms shall be installed on installation.
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Specific Location Requirements (8) Smoke alarms shall not be installed within a 36 inch horizontal path from the tip a the blade of a ceiling suspended fan unless the room (1) Smoke alarms shall not be located where ambient conditions, including configuration restricts meeting this requirement humidity and temperature, are outside the limits specified in these instructions.
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Recommended locations Recommended locations (single sleeping area) (multi-floor residence) Recommended locations (multiple sleeping areas) Install the sensor in the center of the ceiling Horizontal Distance from Peak Center of ceiling Never here Detector Best location Acceptable location...
WARNING: Not suitable for installation in areas where air velocities B. Locations to Avoid exceed 300 meters/minute (985 FPM) To avoid false alarms and optimize detection of real alarms, do not install a Smoke/CO Detector: WARNING: Do not stand close to the Smoke/CO Detector when the alarm •...
(3) After the batteries are installed and the Smoke/CO Detector is mounted on its bracket, you will see the green LED flash. NOTE: Use only Panasonic or Duracell CR123A batteries. This Smoke/CO detector may not operate properly with other kinds of batteries. E.
This Smoke/CO Detector CAN ONLY BE interconnected with other SimpliSafe working properly. If the unit fails to test properly with new batteries, have it alarms by connecting it to a SimpliSafe Base Station as specified in the replaced immediately. Compatible Equipment Table below. This Smoke/CO Detector is not intended...
C. Smoke Detector Operating Modes D. CO Detector Operating Modes The LED light on the front of the Smoke/CO Detector indicates the operating If CO alarm signal sounds on the Smoke/CO Detector: mode of the unit: (1) Operate reset/silence button Red LED blinks 3 times rapidly: the Smoke/CO Detector has sensed a (2) Call 911 or your local fire department potentially dangerous level of smoke and is in smoke alarm mode.
• Smoke detectors may not always activate and provide warning early Tamper mode: the yellow LED flashes twice every 4 seconds until the Smoke/ enough. CO Detector is mounted back to the bracket properly. • A smoke detector only activates when enough smoke reaches it. (5) LIMITATIONS OF THE SMOKE/CO DETECTOR •...
Because CO is a cumulative poison, long-term exposures to low levels may • CO being present on one level of the home and not reaching a CO alarm cause symptoms, as well as short-term exposures to high levels. This unit has installed on a different level.
• Use combustible materials and electrical appliances carefully and only Be Prepared Use the following instructions to create an emergency evacuation plan: for intended uses. • Draw a floor plan showing all doors and windows and show two exits • Do not overload electrical outlets. from each room.
Periodically review this Owner’s Manual and discuss your CO alarm • Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that emergency procedure with all members of your family. while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or •...
D. What to Do In the Event of a CO Alarm (8) REGULAR MAINTENANCE WARNING Actuation of your Smoke/CO Detector indicates the presence To keep your Smoke/CO Detector in good working order, remove from of carbon monoxide which can KILL YOU. If the alarm signal sounds: mounting bracket, remove battery cover and vacuum the dust off the sensing chamber at least once a month.
If the Smoke/CO Detector is defective in any way, do not tamper with the This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to unit. Contact SimpliSafe at 1-888-910-1215 the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter-...
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