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Owner’s Manual
120V AC Powered Plug-In
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
110-659B
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.
The Maple Chase Company
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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. Advanced warning of CO poisoning is only possible if you install and main- tain a CO detection device. The amount of CO in the air is measu
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CO Alarm Features cont. ! WARNING This CO alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from any source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other type of gas. If this CO alarm sounds its alarm horn, DO NOT assume that it is a false alarm. The alarm horn requires your immediate action. ! WARNING This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administra
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! WARNING This unit cannot be used in recreational vehicle applications. How to Install Your CO Alarm Once you have decided the best place to install the CO alarm(s), follow these steps: 1. Locate a standard household electrical outlet that is not blocked by drapes, furniture, or other items. Be sure the outlet is not near air exchange vents. ! WARNING This CO alarm is designed to plug directly into a standard 120 VAC, 60 Hz household outlet, which can supply at least 0.05 Amp of current. ! WA
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How to Operate Your CO Alarm This carbon monoxide alarm has been evaluated by UL and meets 2034 UL require- ments. This CO alarm has a three light and sound alarm system: FIGURE 7 ON SERVICE ALARM On Green indicator constantly ON indicates unit is operating normally. (Power on/ operating) Service Amber colored indicator and alarm horn beeping every thirty seconds (Problem with Alarm) indicates “Unit Fault.” Press and release the Test/Reset button. If the alarm returns to displaying the service
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What to Do if the Alarm Sounds ! WARNING Carbon Monoxide cannot be seen, felt, tasted, or smelled – but it can be FATAL. ! WARNING IF THE RED “ALARM” LED INDICATOR IS FLASHING AND THE ALARM IS SOUNDING 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
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Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning has many symptoms. However, some symptoms are very similar to flu-like symptoms, the effects of intoxication, or drug usage. In many CO cases, people feel ill and stay home to rest. This only compounds the CO poisoning because they stay in the home where CO is present. As CO levels rise, the symptoms become more extreme. At low levels people will suf- fer headaches and mild nausea. At higher levels unconsciousness, heart failure, a
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Home Safety Tips cont. 1. Have all fuel-burning appliances inspected and cleaned yearly by a qualified service technician. The furnace, water heater, and stove are some of the leading sources of CO in homes. 2. Clean fireplace vents and chimney regularly. A blocked chimney could cause a backdraft of CO into the home. Do not cap chimney. This will cause a backdraft of CO into the home. 3. Do not cap or cover a drafthood or exhaust vent to any appliance. This will trap dangerous CO inside the hou
