REV B
4/13/04
Where does carbon monoxide come from?
Carbon Monoxide gas is a by-product of the incomplete
burning process of any fuel, including, but not limited to,
gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, charcoal or wood. All
appliances that burn fuel including cooking stoves, lamps,
space heaters,clothes dryers, furnaces, hot water heaters,
and engines from RVs, RV generators, cars and trucks
produce CO.
When appliances are in good working condition with proper
combustion and ventilation, lethal carbon monoxide gas is
vented outdoors where it quickly disperses. However, a safety
hazard can occur when an appliance malfunctions and
produces CO that is not fully vented. CO polluted air inside a
residence can quickly build to lethal levels.
As a safety precaution, keep fuel-burning appliances and
vents in good working condition with annual inspections and
regular maintenance. Learn the early symptoms of CO
exposure and regularly test and maintain your CO alarm to
ensure it is in good working order. If you suspect CO
poisoning, move outside to fresh air and seek emergency help.
Warning: The installation of the CO alarm should not be used
as a substitute for proper installation, use and maintenance
of fuel burning appliances,including appropriate ventilation and
exhaust systems.
Testing your CO alarm.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARBON MONOXIDE GAS ALARM
MODEL 3400 for RESIDENTIAL USE
It is important to test your CO alarm regularly.
TEST ALARM OPERATION AT LEAST ONCE
PER MONTH DURING USE.
To test the electronics of the CO alarm, press and release the
test button. The alarm should sound a beep four times and the
RED alarm indicator light will flash four times. In addition, the
indicator lights are also tested. The GREEN power indicator
light will turn off and the ORANGE Fault/Low Voltage indicator
light will illuminate temporarily. If the CO alarm does not
respond in this manner, then refer to the troubleshooting
section.
Operating Instructions.
The CO alarm will only detect CO gas if the proper power is
supplied. Once power is supplied (or re-supplied) to the alarm,
it will perform a brief warm-up and self-check process before
beginning to monitor for carbon monoxide gas.
CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sen-
sor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in
other areas.
CO Alarm Indicator Lights and Conditions.
Power. Once power is supplied, the GREEN power indicator
will turn on indicating the alarm is ready to detect CO gas.
Alarm Condition. When CO gas is present in alarm
concentrations, an alarm will sound and the RED alarm
indicator light will flash. The detector will continue to alarm
until the CO gas has dissipated or until the MUTE button is
momentarily pressed. If the MUTE button is pressed during
an alarm condition, the alarm will stop sounding and the RED
alarm indicator light will also stop flashing. If CO gas is still
present in alarm concentrations, the alarm will resume within
a few minutes depending on the concentration.
Fault / Low Voltage. In addition to sounding an alarm when
CO gas reaches a specific concentration at the gas sensor,
the CO alarm also:
1) Has an automatic self diagnostic system check (called
supervision) on the alarm's electronics to ensure reliable,
trouble-free operation;
2) Acts as a low voltage indicator for the voltage to the alarm.
Fault Condition. In the event the CO alarm senses a fault in
its electronics, the ORANGE Fault indicator light will illuminate
continuously (not flashing) and then sound a beep once every
five seconds. The GREEN power indicator will then turn off,
indicating that the alarm is no longer monitoring for CO gas.
If such action should occur, call CCI Controls for assistance
during normal business hours. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST)
Low Voltage Condition. This CO alarm has been designed
to operate with a proper power source. Without the correct
voltage, the CO alarm may not detect carbon monoxide at the
gas sensor. In the event that the CO alarm senses that a low
voltage condition exists, the ORANGE Low Voltage indicator
will illuminate continuously (not flashing) and then sound a
beep once every sixty seconds. The GREEN Power indicator
light will then turn off indicating that the alarm is no longer
monitoring for CO gas.
Note: Unlike the separate indicator lights for the GREEN
power and RED alarm, the Fault and Low Voltage conditions
share the same ORANGE indicator light.
Mute/Self-Test. The Mute/Self-Test button serves two pur-
poses: (1) to mute or silence the alarm and ( 2) to perform
a self-test. See Alarm Condition above and Testing Your CO
Alarm.
WARNING:
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