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Firex COQ8 Owner's Manual

Firex COQ8 Owner's Manual

120v ac direct wire with 9v battery backup and smart interconnect
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110-1022B
Thank you for purchasing a Firex carbon monoxide alarm.
It is an important component of your home security system.
Please read this booklet thoroughly. The more familiar
you are with the information it contains, the easier you will
find it to install, operate, and maintain your carbon monoxide
alarm properly. This ultimately means greater security
and peace of mind for you and your family.

Table Of Contents

Model COQ8
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas. It cannot be seen, felt, tasted, or
smelled. The effects of CO poisoning can cause household members
to become extremely ill or even cause death. Due to damage, poor
maintenance, or defects, many appliances like furnaces, ovens, fireplaces,
kerosene heaters, and grills may silently emit CO. Advance warning of CO
poisoning is only possible if you install and maintain a CO detection device.
The amount of CO in the air is measured in parts per million (ppm). Carbon
monoxide occurs when fuel burns without sufficient oxygen (incomplete
combustion). This type of malfunction can happen to any fuel-burning
appliance at any time. Many fireplace chimneys, for example, can become
filled with leaves during the fall season. If enough leaves, dirt, and soot are
accumulated in the chimney, proper ventilation will be interrupted. This can
cause a backdraft of CO into the home. The result can be fatal. With
proper maintenance and cleaning, however, the potential for CO build up
can be reduced.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious issue. Many families suffer daily,
and over one thousand lives are lost each year because of this deadly
household gas. With proper maintenance and care, this CO alarm can give
family members advance warning to CO emissions. Please read this
manual thoroughly to learn how to properly install, operate, clean, and
repair your CO alarm, and for important safety tips to safeguard your family
from deadly CO poisoning.
The following symbols identify the most important safety messages in this
manual.
When you see this symbol, be aware that if the message is ignored, the
hazard WILL result in SEVERE bodily injury or death.
When you see this symbol, be aware that if the message is ignored, the
hazard CAN cause SEVERE bodily injury or death.
When you see this symbol, be aware that if the message is ignored, the
hazard CAN or WILL cause MINOR bodily injury.
120V AC Direct Wire
with 9V Battery Backup
and Smart Interconnect
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    9V Battery Backup and Smart Interconnect 110-1022B Thank you for purchasing a Firex carbon monoxide alarm. It is an important component of your home security system. Please read this booklet thoroughly. The more familiar you are with the information it contains, the easier you will find it to install, operate, and maintain your carbon monoxide alarm properly.

  • Page 2: Co Alarm Features

    The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide (cont.) WARNING BE AWARE OF COMMON SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE. Common sources of carbon monoxide are furnaces, heating devices, water heaters, gas stoves, kerosene heaters, fireplaces, barbecues used indoors, running motors or engines in attached garages, and gasoline powered devices, such as generators or pumps used in emergency situations.

  • Page 3: How To Install Your Co Alarm

    (20 OHMS loop resistance.) See Figure 5. • This CO alarm may be interconnected with as many as 11 other Firex CO alarms or with as many as 12 Firex smoke alarms, and 5 CO or heat alarms for a total number of 18 units.

  • Page 4: How To Operate Your Co Alarm

    How to Install Your CO Alarm (cont.) 13. Two self-adhesive labels have been provided with instructions indicating what to do if the alarm sounds. Add the phone numbers of your emergency services provider and a qualified technician to each label. Place one of the labels in a visible area next to the alarm, and place the other label near a source of fresh air which will be used as a gathering place if the alarm sounds.

  • Page 5: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning This CO alarm does not require any maintenance except occasional dust- ing or cleaning. If necessary, occasionally vacuum the case of the CO alarm. To clean the CO alarm, unplug each CO alarm from its wiring har- ness and use a damp cloth to clean the OUTSIDE of CO alarm case.

  • Page 6: Home Safety Tips

    Home Safety Tips Many CO poisonings are caused by equipment failures due to poor mainte- nance, product defects, and damaged parts. The following is a list of safety tips to help prevent CO poisoning within your home: 1. Have all fuel-burning appliances inspected and cleaned yearly by a quali- fied service technician.