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2GIG-CO8E-345
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH ENHANCED SECURITY
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Carbon Monoxide Alarm (2GIG-CO8E-345) is a battery powered wireless
device for detecting the dangerous levels of Carbon Monoxide. It is one of the
e-Series devices from Nortek Security and Control providing enhanced security
with encrypted communications to the control panel using the 345Mhz frequency.
The intended use is with compatible 2GIG wireless alarm systems.
To know the maximum number of transmitters that can be supported, see the
appropriate 2GIG Security System Installation Guide.
IMPORTANT: This CO Alarm must be tested and maintained regularly following
NFPA 720 requirements. This device is designed to protect individuals from the
acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will not fully safeguard individuals
with specific medical conditions. If in doubt, consult a medical practitioner. It is
intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed
to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) commercial or industrial standards.

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  • Page 1 2GIG-CO8E-345 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH ENHANCED SECURITY GENERAL INFORMATION The Carbon Monoxide Alarm (2GIG-CO8E-345) is a battery powered wireless device for detecting the dangerous levels of Carbon Monoxide. It is one of the e-Series devices from Nortek Security and Control providing enhanced security with encrypted communications to the control panel using the 345Mhz frequency.
  • Page 2 Verify that the package includes the following: • 1―Wireless CO Alarm and Mounting Plate • 2―Plastic wall anchors • 2―Phillips Screws • 3―AAA batteries (installed). Replace only with Duracell MN2400 Alkaline AAA size batteries (obtainable from local retailer). CO ALARM CO ALARM MOUNTING BASE SCREWS (2)

  • Page 3: Installation Tools Required

    Installation Tools Required • Phillips Screw Driver • Variable Speed Drill with 1/16” Drill Bit • Flat Blade Tool (optional) CO Alarm Description and Function ALARM FAULT TEST POWER & HUSH CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Figure 2. Alarm Top View A. ALARM: Red LED B.

  • Page 4: What Is Carbon Monoxide

    What is Carbon Monoxide? Many people are killed each year, and many more suffer ill health from Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless and extremely toxic gas. It is produced by appliances and vehicles burning fuels, such as coal, oil, natural/bottled gas, paraffin, wood, petrol, diesel, charcoal etc.

  • Page 5: Symptoms Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

    See Table 1 for Symptoms from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Inhalation Time (approx.) & Symptoms Developed CO Parts per Million (ppm) The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure 35ppm in any 8 hr. period according to Occupation Safety & Health Association Slight headache after 1 1/2 hours 150ppm...
  • Page 6 Placement of CO Alarm Ideally a Carbon Monoxide Alarm should be installed in: • Every room containing a fuel burning appliance. • Remote rooms where occupants spend a considerable amount of time. • Every bedroom. However if the number of Carbon Monoxide Alarms to be fitted is limited, the following points should be considered when deciding where best to fit the alarm(s): •...
  • Page 7 CO ALARM Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Garage rooms Living Kitchen Closed Room Doors Basement (Gas Furnace) CO ALARM LOCATIONS Figure 3 Alarm Locations...
  • Page 8 Unsuitable Locations for CO Alarms Do not place the CO Alarm in any of the following areas: 1. In the immediate vicinity of a cooking appliance (keep it at least 3 feet horizontally from it). 2. Outside the building. 3. In an enclosed space (e. g. in or below a cupboard). 4.
  • Page 9 If locating the CO Alarm in a room with a fuel burning appliance: • If it is mounted on a wall, it should be located at a height greater than the height of any door or window but still be at least 6 inches from the ceiling. •...
  • Page 10 SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW TIGHTEN FREE STANDING SCREWS TO CO ALARM MOUNTING SECURELY HOLD CO OPTION ALARM MOUNTING BASE IN PLACE Figure 4. Mounting Options for CO Alarm and Mounting Base Select a wall or ceiling location for the CO Alarm. Screw CO Alarm mounting base to wall or ceiling.
  • Page 11 CEILING INSTALLATION OF CO ALARM CO ALARM MOUNTING BASE FROM WALL 12" 12" [30cm] [30cm] CO ALARM 6. Ceiling Installation of CO Alarm How to Tamper Proof the Alarm The 2GIG-CO8E-345 alarm can be made tamper proof. Break off the small pillar on the base of the CO Alarm (Figure 7).
  • Page 12 PILLAR FLAT BLADE TOOL Figure 7. Breaking Off Tamper proof Pillar TAMPER CATCH RELEASE IN ACTIVATE POSITION AFTER BREAKING OFF PILLAR Figure 8 Tamper Catch in ACTIVATE position.
  • Page 13 TAMPER CATCH RELEASE IN DEACTIVATE POSITION USING FLAT TOOL TO PRY TOWARD WALL Figure 9. Tamper Catch in DEACTIVATE position. ROTATE CO ALARM COUNTERCLOCKWISE ON BASE UNTIL MARKS ON SIDE ALIGN MARKS NEED TO ALIGN PRY TAMPER CATCH RELEASE CO ALARM AT THE SAME TIME TOWARD WALL BASE Figure 10.
  • Page 14 1/4 inch SELF TAPPING SCREW MOUNTING INDENT BASE CO ALARM Figure 11. Tamper Option Using Screw to Fasten Mounting Base to Alarm What happens when your CO Alarm detects Carbon Monoxide? When the CO Alarm detects potentially dangerous levels of CO, if flashes the red alarm light immediately and then sounds a loud alarm if the CO persists.
  • Page 15 ROTATE CO ALARM CLOCKWISE TO LOCK ON MOUNTING BASE AND TEST CO ALARM CO ALARM MOUNTING BASE Figure 12. Testing the CO Alarm...
  • Page 16 Red Light Sounder (Pre-Alarm) (Alarm) CO Gas Level 0<ppm<30 ppm Off* 1 flash on within 60 - 240 min > 50 ppm every 3 secs (typical 90 min) 2 flashes on within 10 - 50 min > 110 ppm every 3 secs (typical 30 min) 3 flashes on within 4 - 15 min...
  • Page 17 Pre-Alarm When the Alarm detects over 43 ppm CO the red light flashes in accordance with Table 2. This helps locate CO leaks as the CO Alarm gives an indication straight away. (Without this feature the CO level would need to be at 43ppm CO for typically 72 minutes for an alarm sound to be given).
  • Page 18 CO Gas Level Red Light Response 24 Hours On Demand (Button Press) ppm > 50 ppm 1 flash every 50 sec. 1 flashes ppm > 110 ppm 2 flashes every 50 sec. 2 flashes ppm > 250 ppm 4 flashes every 50 sec. 4 flashes Table 3.

  • Page 19: Low Battery

    Monitoring and Testing Summary Amber Green Status Sounder Result (Alarm) (Fault) Power Standby No visual or audible indication if unit is OK Unit OK (Button Test) Low Battery 1 flash 1 beep Sensor Fault 2 beeps flashes End of Life 3 beeps (EOL) flashes...
  • Page 20 Testing Frequent testing of the Alarm is a requirement to ensure its power is present and the Alarm is functioning. The 2GIG-CO8E-345 Carbon Monoxide Alarm can be tested by rotating the Alarm clockwise on the mounting base (Figure 12). This activates the on/ off switch.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Quick Test with Carbon Monoxide: The Alarm can be tested with carbon monoxide gas by using one of the kits that comes with the gas either in a glass phial or aerosol can. Follow the instructions on the kit. If a test gas kit is not readily available it is also possible to gas test the Alarm using a joss stick or cigarette smoke.

  • Page 22: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds

    Cleaning the Alarm: Clean the outside case by occasionally wiping with a clean damp cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents, bleaches, detergents or polishes, including those in aerosol cans. Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other aerosols near the CO Alarm.

  • Page 23: How To Protect Your Family

    ✓Note: When ventilation is provided by leaving the window and doors open, the CO build up may have dissipated by the time help arrives and the Alarm may have stopped sounding. Although your problem may appear temporarily solved it is crucial that the source of the CO is determined and appropriate repairs made. How to Protect your Family Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 24 3) These appliances must “breathe in” air to burn the fuel properly. Know where the air comes from and ensure vents/air bricks etc. remain unobstructed (particularly after building work). (4) The appliances must also “breathe out” the waste gases (including the CO) – usually through a flue or chimney.
  • Page 25 Limitations of CO Alarms 1) The CO Alarm will not work without good batteries. If the batteries have been drained the Alarm will not give protection. Button test the Alarm weekly and on return from holidays and other long absences. (2) Carbon Monoxide must enter the CO Alarm for it to be detected.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    (5) CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance. House-holders are responsible for their own insurance. The CO Alarm warns of increasing CO levels, but we do not guarantee that this will protect everyone from CO poisoning. (6) CO Alarms are not suitable as early warning Smoke Alarms. Some fires produce Carbon Monoxide, but the response characteristics of these CO Alarms are such that they would not give sufficient warning of fire.
  • Page 27 ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO APPARENT REASON: Follow the detailed instructions in ‘What to do when the alarm sounds’ section. If there are still problems: (1) Ensure there are no fuel burning appliances in the vicinity which could be leaking CO gas (e.g. even from next door). (2) Ensure there are no fumes in the area (e.g.
  • Page 28 Indicator Summary Normal Red LED Amber LED Green LED Sounder Operation Power Up 1 flash 1 flash 1 flash Standby Button Test 1 Flash (Weekly) (every second) Unit Sensing CO Flashing gas itself (as per table 3) Fault Mode Low Battery 1 flash 1 beep with one amber Condition...
  • Page 29 Service Diagnostics Diagnostics Action Red LED Yellow LED Sounder Action Modes Fault Checks Press & 1 beep with Low Battery 1 flash Replace Batteries hold button flash Press & 2 beeps 2 flashes Replace Alarm Faulty Sensor hold button with flashes Press &...

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    CO Alarm Fault Chart Fault Condition Fault Indication Action Low Battery 1 beep with 1 amber flash Replace Battery Faulty Sensor 2 beeps with 2 amber flashes Replace Alarm End of Life 3 beeps with 3 amber flashes Replace Alarm Table 7.

  • Page 31: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC & IC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license exempt standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
  • Page 32 Nortek Security & Control LLC | 2GIG 5919 Sea Otter Place, Ste. 100, Carlsbad, CA. 92010 For technical support in the USA and Canada: 855-2GIG-TECH (855-244-4832) Email: 2gigtechsupport@nortekcontrol.com Visit www.nortekcontrol.com for technical support hours of operation. For technical support outside of the USA and Canada: Contact your regional distributor.

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