First Alert FCD2DDN User manual

MODEL FCD2DDN—User’s Manual
120V Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm
With Digital Display and Silence Feature
M06-1040-000 Rev. B, 6/99
120V AC 60 Hz .085A Standby .087A Alarm
With Peak
CO Level
Display!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What the Digital Display Can Show You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
What The Lights and Alarm Tones Mean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The Peak CO Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
CO Alarm Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Where to Install CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Where NOT to Install Your CO Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to Install Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
CHAPTER 3: IF YOUR CO ALARM ALARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
If the Alarm Signal Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
CHAPTER 4: TESTING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CHAPTER 5: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
What is CO?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Potential Sources Of CO In The Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
How Can I Protect My Family? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CHAPTER 6: UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. UL2034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
CHAPTER 8: GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BACK COVER
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE: This unit was shipped with a user’s manual that contains
important information about its operation. If you are installing this unit for use by others, you must
leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the user.
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT!
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to
important operating instructions or to
potentially hazardous situations. Pay special
attention to these items.
IMPORTANT!
THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm
is designed to detect carbon monoxide from
ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed
to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.
IMPORTANT!
This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-
family residences. It is NOT designed for marine
use.
CAUTION!
This CO Alarm will only indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide gas at the
sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
present in other areas.
WARNING!
The Silence Feature is for your convenience
only and will not correct a CO problem.
Always check your home for a potential
problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can
result in injury or death.
WARNING!
This CO Alarm can not operate without
continuous electricity. It does not operate
during a power failure.
WARNING!
NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm
if it alarms. Refer to “What To Do If Your CO
Alarm Alarms” for more information. Failure
to do so can result in injury or death.
WARNING!
Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO
Alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it
replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not
working properly, it cannot alert you to a
problem.
WARNING!
This product is intended for use in ordinary
indoor locations of family living units. It is
not designed to measure CO levels in
compliance with Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) commercial
or industrial standards. Individuals with
medical conditions may consider using
warning devices which provide audible and
visual signals for carbon monoxide
concentrations under 30 ppm.
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HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS
General Information
CAUTION!
Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round.
CO problems can occur any time during the
year, and this alarm can only alert you if it is
plugged in and receiving power.
This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard,
unswitched 120V AC wall outlet. It is not intended
for use in extension cords, power strips, or outlets
controlled by a switch or dimmer. These may not
provide continuous power to the unit. When fully
powered, it samples the air and takes a new
reading about every second. A microchip inside
the unit stores each reading, and remembers the
levels of CO it has been exposed to over time. The
unit goes into alarm mode when it has been
exposed to a “critical” level of CO (measured in
parts per million or “ppm”) within a specified time
(measured in minutes). When the unit is in alarm
mode, the Digital Display will show the levels of
CO, measured in parts per million, present. This
Carbon Monoxide Alarm features a permanently
installed sensor, three colored indicator lights, and
an 85 dB alarm horn. It also has a silence feature
to temporarily quiet the alarm horn.
Malfunction Warning
This unit performs self-diagnostic tests
approximately every second. If the Alarm
malfunctions, it should be replaced
immediately.
The Cover Of Your CO Alarm
1
2
3
4
67
5
1Test/Silence Button: Press and release
to select mode (Test, Peak or Clear Peak);
Press and hold to execute function (Test,
Peak or Clear Peak), or to silence the alarm.
2POWER Light (Green)
3SERVICE Light (Yellow)
4ALARM Light (Red)
5Digital Display: Shows carbon monoxide
levels, measured in parts per million.
6Air Vents
7Alarm Horn: 85db audible alarm for test,
alarm, and unit malfunction warning.
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WHAT THE DIGITAL DISPLAY CAN SHOW YOU
The Digital Display is designed to indicate estimated carbon monoxide levels in a residential
environment. It is not intended for use as an industrial or commercial grade meter. The Digital Display
shows the amount of carbon monoxide (measured in parts per million) the unit is sensing. An average,
healthy adult should not feel symptoms when the unit first alarms. However, infants, the unborn, and
people with cardiac or respiratory diseases may be more sensitive to CO exposure. See “What To Do
If Your CO Alarm Alarms” for complete details on how to respond to an alarm.
Display Shows... What It Means...
888
“888” is displayed briefly at power up, or when testing the CO Alarm.
30
(or higher)
Until the CO alarm detects at least 30 ppm of CO, it will not display a reading.
It will only display levels of carbon monoxide 30 ppm or higher.
70
(or higher)
The unit is calibrated to sound an alarm before 240 minutes have passed when
exposed to this level.
150
(or higher)
The unit is calibrated to sound an alarm before 50 minutes have passed when
exposed to this level. At this level, an average healthy adult may feel headache
within 90 minutes.
400
(or higher)
The unit is calibrated to sound an alarm before 15 minutes have passed when
exposedtothislevel.Thislevelmaybelifethreateningtoanormalhealthyadult
within three hours.
A number
higher than 450
Over 450 ppm of CO has been detected. Evacuate immediately!
When Checking Peak CO Level
Display Shows... What It Means...
Highest level of CO
detected since the last
time Peak was cleared
Thepeak reading lets you checkif there was CO detectedwhile you were away
from home. In case of a CO alarm, it shows the emergency responder
or technician how high CO levels were before they arrived.
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WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM TONES MEAN
During Power Up (or After Power Outage)
Green light ON. Yellow & red lights OFF.
Horn “chirps”. Digital Display: Dash appears
by “READY”.
During an Alarm
Green light ON. Yellow light OFF. Red light
FLASHES. Repeating horn pattern: 4 beeps, pause,
4 beeps, pause. Display: Shows CO levels in ppm.
During Normal Operation
Green light ON. Yellow & red lights OFF. Horn Silent.
Digital Display: Dash appears by “READY”.
During Alarm Malfunction
Green light ON. Yellow light ON. Red light FLASHES.
Horn “chirps” about twice a minute. Digital Display:
“Err”
During Normal Test
All three lights flash briefly. Horn pattern repeats
twice: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause. Digital
Display: “888”
Using the Silence Feature in Alarm
Green light ON. Yellow light OFF. Red light
FLASHES. Horn silent for 4 minutes. Refer to “Using
the Silence Button” for details on the Silence
feature. Digital Display: Shows CO levels in ppm.
READY
TEST PEAK CLEAR
PEAK
READY
TEST PEAK CLEAR
PEAK
READY
TEST PEAK CLEAR
PEAK
READY
TEST PEAK CLEAR
READY
TEST PEAK CLEAR
PEAK
READY
TEST PEAK CLEAR
PEAK
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THE PEAK CO FEATURE
This feature lets you check the highest level
of CO detected since you cleared the Peak
memory. This feature also helps a CO
investigator. Since you should ventilate your
home after any alarm—and since CO dissipates
in fresh air—CO levels may drop well below
alarm levels by the time investigator arrives.
To check Peak CO:
1. Press and release the
Test/Silence button
until the dash scrolls to
“PEAK”.
2. Press and hold the
Test/Silence button
to display the peak
CO level.
To clear Peak CO:
1. Press and release the
Test/Silence button
until the dash scrolls to
“CLEAR PEAK.”
2. Press and hold the
Test/Silence button
until the display shows
“CLr.”
NOTE:
The peak CO level will be saved, even after a
power interruption, until you clear it.
The CO alarm will
automatically switch back
to ”READY”immediately
after you check or clear
the peak CO level.
Examples of when to use the Peak CO Feature:
•To check if CO was detected while you
were away on vacation.
•To check the highest level of CO
recorded during an alarm, especially
if you were not home when it started
to alarm.
•To show an emergency responder or
qualified appliance technician the highest
level of CO detected before they arrived.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT clear the peak CO reading if you plan
to call someone to investigate a CO problem!
Clear the peak CO reading only after the
investigator has checked your home.
READY
TEST PEAK CLEAR
PEAK
READY
TEST PEAK CLEAR
PEAK
READY
TEST PEAK CLEAR
PEAK
READY
TEST PEAK CLEAR
PEAK
READY
TEST PEAK CLEAR
PEAK
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CO ALARM SPECIFICATIONS
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and
Humidity Ranges:
The CO Alarm is not
formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm
typically. UL tested for false alarm resistance to
Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm),
Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm),
Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon
Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and
vapor concentrations in parts per million.
Required Alarm Levels: Before 10% COHb
exposure at levels of 30% to 70% Relative
Humidity (RH):
•400 ppm CO between 4 and 15 minutes
•150 ppm CO between 10 and 50 minutes
•70 ppm CO between 60 and 240 minutes
The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed
to a constant level of 30 ppm for 30 days.
Audible Alarm: 85dB minimum at 10 feet
Power: Powered by 120V AC. When power
is on, green light shines continuously. Digital
Display: Dash lit by READY.
Display Accuracy: Accuracy is +100% -40%
of actual concentration of CO at 50% RH +/-
5% RH and 73˚F +/- 4˚F (23˚+/- 2˚C).
Peak CO Reading: Digital Display shows the
highest level of CO (ppm) detected since the
Peak memory was last cleared.
Malfunction: Yellow light shines continuously.
Red light flashes. Horn chirps twice a minute.
Digital Display will read “Err”.
Dimensions: 5.83" x 3.32" x 1.6" (Approx.)
Supply Voltage: 120V AC 60Hz
.085A Standby .087A Alarm
During Alarm: COAlarm horn sounds while the
red light flashes rapidly. Digital Display: Shows
CO levels in ppm.
Warranty: 5-year limited warranty.
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Single and Multiple Station carbon monoxide
alarms UL2034.
According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
UL2034, Section 1-1.2: “Carbon monoxide
alarms covered by these requirements are
intended to respond to the presence of carbon
monoxide from sources such as, but not limited
to, exhaust from internal-combustion engines,
abnormal operation of fuel-fired appliances,
and fireplaces. CO alarms are intended to alarm
at carbon monoxide levels below those that
could cause a loss of ability to react to the
dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure.”This
CO Alarm monitors the air, and is designed to
alarm before CO levels become life threatening.
This allows you precious time to leave the
house and correct the problem. This is only
possible if alarms are located, installed, and
maintained as described in this manual.
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CHAPTER 2: Installation
WHERE TO INSTALL
CO ALARMS
The Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) recommends the use of at least one CO
Alarm per household, located near the sleeping
area. For added protection, install additional
CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on
every level of your home.
If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet,
install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway.
In a Single-level Home:
•Install at least one CO Alarm near or
within each separate sleeping area.
•For added protection, install an
additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel
burning heat source.
In a Multi-level Home:
•Install at least one CO Alarm near or
within each separate sleeping area.
•For added protection, install at least one
CO Alarm on each level of the home. If
you have a basement, install that CO
Alarm at the top of the basement stairs.
•For added protection, install an
additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel
burning heat source.
WARNING!
This unit does not work without power.
Choose an outlet where it can’t be
accidentally unplugged or switched off by
children. Keep small children away from the
unit. Teach them not to play with it or unplug
it. Explain what the alarms mean.
GARAGE
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING CO ALARMS
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
HALL
LIVING ROOM KITCHEN
BASEMENT
BEDROOM
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WHERE NOT TO INSTALL
YOUR CO ALARM
DO NOT locate this CO Alarm:
•In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms,
or in any extremely dusty, dirty or
greasy areas.
•Closer than 20 feet away from a furnace
or other fuel burning heat source, or fuel
burning appliances like a water heater.
•Within 5 feet of any cooking appliance.
•In extremely humid areas. This alarm
should be at least 10 feet from a bath
or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer,
dishwasher, laundry room, utility room
or other source of high humidity.
•In areas where temperature is colder than
40˚F (4˚C) or hotter than 100˚F (38˚C).
These areas include unconditioned crawl
spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or
poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and
garages.
•In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans,
heat vents, air conditioners, fresh air
returns, or open windows. Blowing air
may prevent CO from reaching the
sensors.
•In direct sunlight.
•In outlets covered by curtains or
other obstruction.
WARNING!
This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a
single-family home or apartment. It is not
meant to be used in common lobbies,
hallways, or basements of multi-family
buildings unless working CO Alarms are also
installed in each family living unit. CO
Alarms in common areas may not be heard
from inside individual family living units.
WARNING!
This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable
substitute for complete detection systems in
places which house many people, like hotels
or dormitories, unless a CO Alarm is also
placed in each unit.
WARNING!
DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses,
industrial or commercial buildings, special-
purpose non-residential buildings, RVs,
boats, or airplanes. This CO Alarm is
specifically designed for residential use,
and may not provide adequate protection in
non-residential applications.
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