First Alert CO600A User Manual

120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
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120V AC ,
60 Hz, 0.09A
Printed in Mexico M08-0210-001 S 12/10
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user's manual contains important information about your Carbon
Monoxide (CO) Alarm's operation. If you are installing this CO Alarm for
use by others, you must leave this manual-or a copy of it-with the
end user.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Understanding Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Where to Install CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Where CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How to Install Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If the Alarm Signal Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Testing and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Potential Sources Of CO In The Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
How Can I Protect My Family? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
General Limitations Of CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
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INTRODUCTION

BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important
operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations.
Pay special attention to these items.
• THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to
detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. It is
NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.
• This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences.
• This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon
monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
present in other areas.
• The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not
correct a CO problem. Always check your home for a potential
problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or
death.
• This CO Alarm should receive continuous 120VAC, 60 Hz, pure
sine wave electrical power. Do not use in an extension cord or
outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch.
• NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms. Refer
to "If Your CO Alarm Sounds" for more information. Failure to
do so can result in injury or death.
• Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to
test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is
not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
• This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations
of family living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels
in compliance with commercial or industrial standards.
Individuals with medical conditions that may make them more
sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider using warning
devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon
monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. This device is
designed to protect individuals from the acute effects of
carbon monoxide exposure. It will not fully safeguard individu-
als with specific medical conditions. If in doubt consult a med-
ical practitioner.

HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS

GENERAL INFORMATION
Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round. CO problems can
occur any time during the year, and this Alarm can only alert you if
it is plugged in and receiving power.
When fully powered, the unit samples the air and takes a new reading
about every second. A microchip inside the unit stores each reading,
and remembers the levels of CO it has been exposed to over time.
The Alarm sounds when it has been exposed to a "critical" level of CO
(measured in parts per million or "ppm") within a specified time (meas-
ured in minutes). This CO Alarm features a permanently installed sensor,
an indicator light, and an 85 dB alarm horn. It also has a Silence Feature
to temporarily quiet the alarm horn.
MALFUNCTION WARNING
This unit performs daily self-diagnostic tests. If the Alarm malfunctions, it
should be replaced immediately.
THE COVER OF YOUR CO ALARM
3
1. Test/Silence Button
3. (Behind Cover) Alarm Horn: 85 dB audible alarm
for test, alarm, and unit malfunction warning
WITH SILENCE FEATURE
IMPORTANT!
USER'S MANUAL
CSA STD 6.19-01
2. POWER/ALARM Light (Red)
Model
CO600A
CERTIFIED TO
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