Maintenance And Cleaning; Troubleshooting - Firex COQ6 Owner's Manual

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Test Your CO Alarm Weekly
Momentarily press the Test/Reset button and note the alarm sound. Also note that
the LED indicators flash the proper test sequence as described in "How to Install
Your CO Alarm." If the alarm does not beep after depressing the Test/Reset button or
exhibit the correct LED test sequence, immediately return the CO alarm to Maple
Chase for repair or replacement. See the warranty information at the end of this man-
ual. Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself as this will potentially cause damage
and void the warranty.
What to Do if Your Alarm Sounds
Carbon Monoxide cannot be seen, felt, tasted, or smelled – but it can be FATAL.
IF THE RED ALARM LED INDICATOR IS FLASHING AND THE ALARM IS SOUND-
ING APPROXIMATELY EVERY FIVE SECONDS, IT INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF
CO WHICH CAN BE FATAL. YOU MUST QUICKLY DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Operate reset/silence button;
2. Call your emergency services [fire department or 911];
3. Immediately move to fresh air — outdoors or by an open door/window. Do a
head count to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not reenter the
premises nor move away from the open door/window until the emergency ser-
vices responders have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your
alarm remains in its normal condition.
4. After following steps 1 — 3, if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period,
repeat steps 1 — 3 and call a qualified appliance technician
(_________________) to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equip-
ment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If
problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced
immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technicians
and consult the manufacturers' instructions, or contact the manufacturers
directly, for more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure
that motor vehicles are not, and have not been, operating in an attached garage
or adjacent to the residence.
If the CO alarm sounds its alarm horn again, it has sensed CO. This is not a
false alarm.

Maintenance and Cleaning

This CO alarm does not require any maintenance except occasional dusting or
cleaning. If necessary, occasionally vacuum the case of the CO alarm. To clean the
CO alarm, unplug each CO alarm from its wiring harness and use a damp cloth to
clean the OUTSIDE of CO alarm case. DO NOT remove cover or attempt to clean
inside the CO alarm. Dry the cover completely and plug each CO alarm back onto
the wire harness and replace on the mounting bracket. Press in, hold, and release
Test/Reset button on each CO alarm to test after cleaning.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, or spray the CO alarm with cleaning agents or
waxes, especially cleaners containing ammonia. These liquids may impair the
performance of sensors. Do not submerge the CO alarm in water.

Troubleshooting

Problem: The alarm is properly connected to AC power, but the green LEDs do
not light.
Solution: Return alarm to Maple Chase Company for service (see warranty).
Problem: Amber FAULT light flashes every 30 seconds.
Solution: Press the Test/Reset button to allow the alarm to recheck itself
internally. If the amber LED continues to flash, the alarm must be
returned to Maple Chase Company for service (see warranty).
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