Risco RWT6C080000A Quick Start Manual

Wireless Carbon Monoxide
Detector
Introduction
RISCO Group's Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector (CO) is an
effective device for detecting the buildup of Carbon Monoxide.
Upon detecting the CO gas, the unit emits an alarm and notifies
the control panel.
The main features of your CO gas detector include the following:
Integrated transmitter designed for use with the RISCO
Group's wireless alarm systems.
Easy to install.
Monitoring of carbon monoxide in a continuous manner.
Loud alarm (85 dB) when detecting a buildup of carbon
monoxide.
Test button
Continuous Self-testing function.
Complies with the requirements of UL Standard 2034.
What You Should Know About Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide, also known as "CO" by the chemical form, is
considered to be a highly dangerous poisonous gas, because it is
colorless, odorless or tasteless and very toxic. In general,
biochemistry phenomena have shown that the presence of CO gas
inhibits the blood's capacity to transport oxygen throughout the
body, which can eventually lead to brain damage.
In any closed space (home, office, recreational vehicle or boat)
even a small accumulation of CO gas can be quite dangerous.
Although many products of combustion can cause discomfort and
adverse health effects, it is CO gas which presents the greatest
threat to life.
Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of
fuels such as natural gas, propane, heating oil, kerosene, coal,
charcoal, gasoline, or wood. The incomplete combustion of fuel
can occur in any device which depends on burning for energy or
heat such as furnaces, boilers, room heaters, hot water heaters,
stoves, grills, and in any gasoline powered vehicle or engine (e.g.
generator set, lawnmower). Tobacco smoke also adds CO to the
air you breathe.
When properly installed and maintained, your natural gas furnace
and hot water heater do not pollute your air space with CO.
Natural gas is known as a "clean burning" fuel because under
correct operating conditions, the combustion products are water
vapor and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), which is not toxic. The products
of combustion are exhausted from furnaces and water heaters to
the outside by means of a fuel duct or chimney.
Correct operation of any burning equipment requires two key
conditions:
(a) An adequate supply of air for complete combustion.
(b) Proper venting of the products of combustion from the
furnace through the chimney, vent or duct to the outside.
Typical carbon monoxide gas problems are summarized here:
(a) Equipment problems, due to defects, poor maintenance,
damaged and cracked heat exchangers
(b) Collapsed or blocked chimneys or flues, dislodged,
disconnected or damaged vents
(c) Downdraft in chimneys or flues. This can be caused by
very long or circuitous flue runs, improper location of flue
exhaust or wind conditions
(d) Improper installation or operation of equipment, chimney
or vents
(e) Air tightness of house envelop/inadequate combustion of
air
(f) Inadequate exhaust of space heaters or appliances
(g) Exhaust ventilation/fireplace competing for air supply
Potential sources of carbon monoxide in your home or office
include clogged chimney, wood stove, wood or gas fireplace,
automobile and garage, gas water heater, gas appliance, gas or
kerosene heater, gas or oil furnace and cigarette smoke.
Installing Your Detector
Selecting the installation location
Since CO gas moves freely in the air, the suggested location is in
or as near as possible to sleeping areas of the home. For
maximum protection, a CO detector should be located outside the
primary sleeping areas or on each level of your home (see Fig 1
for suggested locations).
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
GROUND
FLOOR
BASEMENT
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
IMPORTANT:
This device is not suitable for installation in a hazardous location,
as defined by the National Electrical Code. Do not use detector in
an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
Do not place the detector in the following areas:
(a) Where the temperature may drop below 39°F (4°C) or exceed
100°F (38°C)
(b) Near paint thinner fumes
(c) Within 5 feet (1.5 meter) of open flame appliances such as
furnaces, stoves and fireplaces
(d) In exhaust streams from gas engines, vents, flues or
chimneys
(e) Do not place in proximity to an automobile exhaust pipe; this
will damage the detector
To install the detector:
1. Remove the mounting bracket from your unit according
to Fig. 2.
1
2. Hold the Mounting bracket against the wall as a template and
mark the locations for the 2 mounting holes.
3. Using a 3/16-inch (5 mm) drill bit, drill two holes at the marks
and insert wall plugs (Fig 3).
4. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall.
5. Open the battery cover by pushing down on the battery snaps
(Fig. 4).
6. Insert the batteries (supplied) into the battery compartment.
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BEDROOM
KITCHEN
GARAGE
Fig. 1
2 3
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Fig. 4