NAPCO GEM-SMK-CO-E Installation Instructions Manual

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INTRODUCTION

The GEM-SMK-CO-E is a high-quality combination photoe-
lectric smoke detector (conforms to UL 268) and carbon mon-
oxide detector (conforms to UL 2075) and is equipped with a
supervised digitally coded radio transmitter. It is compatible
with NAPCO's GEM-RECV and GEMC-RECV series super-
vised receivers that monitor alarms, restores, low battery, tam-
per, and status; for use with NAPCO's GEM and GEMC se-
ries Control Units. Note: See Control Unit installation instruc-
tions for compatibility.
During normal operation, the green LED on the GEM-SMK-
CO-E flashes once every 50 seconds. As soon as smoke

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ................................................................................................. 1
Specifications .............................................................................................. 1
Product View ............................................................................................... 1
Information About Carbon Monoxide......................................................... 1
Possible Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ............................... 2
Situations Where Detector is Ineffective ................................................... 2
Locations to Install Your Detector ............................................................. 2
Locations Not to Install Your Detector....................................................... 4
Installing Your Detector .............................................................................. 4
Warning Signals (Details) ........................................................................... 5
Summary of Warning Signals ..................................................................... 6
General Maintenance .................................................................................. 6
If CO Alarm Activates.................................................................................. 7
Actions to Take After the Problem is Corrected ........................................ 7
If Smoke Alarm Activates ........................................................................... 7
Limitations of Wireless Devices ................................................................. 7
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................... 8
GEM-SMK-CO-E Smoke / Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation Instructions
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GEM-SMK-CO-E SUPERVISED DIGITAL WIRELESS
SMOKE / CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
and/or CO is detected, the unit sounds a local alarm, and the
transmitter sends an alarm signal to the supervised receiver.
The alarm signal is repeated every 10 seconds thereafter if
smoke or CO is still present. A restore report is sent when the
smoke/CO detection chamber clears. Smoke and CO super-
visory status reports are sent from the unit every hour. Each
GEM-SMK-CO-E detector is assigned two RF IDs for each
function -- an ID for smoke and another ID for CO. Coding
switches are not required. Note: The GEM-SMK-CO-E must
be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection
Association NFPA 720.
The GEM-SMK-CO-E includes the following features:
• Easy to install
• Continuous monitoring for carbon monoxide and smoke
• Loud 85dB alarm sounder
• Test/Silence button
• Continuous self-diagnostic testing
• 10 year detector life. Approximately 3 year battery life un-
der normal operating conditions (reports low battery condi-
tion to assist with maintenance)

SPECIFICATIONS

ETL Certified, conforms to UL 2075 that has already estab-
lished the carbon monoxide concentrations and exposure time
standards for this detector:
alarm within 60-240 minutes. At 150ppm, the detector must
alarm within 10-50 minutes. At 400ppm, the detector must
alarm within 4-15 minutes.
Electrical Ratings
Input Power: Powered by a replaceable 3-volt lithium bat-
tery. Use one 3-volt lithium Duracell DL123A or Pana-
sonic CR123A.
Dimensions (W×L×D): 5-3/8 x 5-3/8 x 2-1/8" (13.7 x 13.7
x 5.4cm)
Operating Environment
Temperature: 40°F to 100°F (4.4°C to 37.8°C)
Regulatory Information
Rating: This detector has been evaluated by ETL and
conforms to the CO detector sensitivity limits of UL 2075
and also conforms to Smoke Detectors UL 268, as indi-
cated in the SPECIFICATIONS section above. Note:
When used as a Smoke-CO detector the unit must be
installed in accordance with NFPA 720. When used as a
smoke detector, install in accordance with NFPA 72.
Environmental Class:
Operating Environment specifications.

INFORMATION ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE

Carbon monoxide, also known as "CO", is a highly dangerous
poisonous gas because it is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and
very toxic. The presence of CO gas inhibits the blood's ability
to transport oxygen throughout the body, eventually leading to
brain damage. In any enclosed space (home, office, recrea-
tional vehicle or boat) even a small accumulation of CO gas
can be dangerous. Although many products of combustion
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At 70ppm, the detector must
Indoor, in accordance with the
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