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    ELECTROCHEMICAL TYPE SINGLE/MUL TIPLE ST A TION CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM, AC POWERED, WITH BA TTER Y BACK-UP & T ANDEM WIRE CONNECTION Inst allation Instructions - Owner's/User ’ s Information Manual -READ CAREFULL Y AND SA VE INTRODUCTION CO1209 SERIES The CO1209 electrochemical carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is for use as an evacuation device[...]

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    that are cap able of assisting others to provide assist ance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound, or to those who may be incap able of safely evacuating the area unassisted. WHA T THIS CO ALARM CAN DO This CO alarm is designed to sense carbon monoxide gas entering its sensing element. It does not sense smoke, heat or flames. When pr[...]

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    T o help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:  Clean chimneys and flues yearly . Keep them free of debris, leaves, and nests for proper air flow . Also, have a professional check for rust and corrosion, cracks or separations. These conditions can prevent proper air movement and cause backdrafting. Never cap or cover a chimney[...]

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    550-0498 Pg. C-4 In addition to CO alarms outside of the sleeping areas, NFP A 720 requires the installation of a CO alarm on each additional level of the dwelling unit, including the basement. These installations are shown in Figure 5. The living area CO alarm should be installed in the living room or near the stairway to the upper level, or in bo[...]

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    NOTE : The wiring to be used shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 210 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70. Wire installation should be performed only by a licensed electrician. MOUNTING OUTLET BOX Use a 2" x 3" switch box or a 4" square or octagon junction box. Mount a box for each CO alarm. If wall mounti[...]

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    NOTE: Units with battery back-up will not provide power or transmit an alarm to other AC only units in the event of an AC power failure. All battery back-up units in tandem with good batteries will operate normally during an AC power failure a minimum of 24 hours . MOUNTING: PLA TE & CO ALARM 1. Lace the connector through the provided mounting [...]

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    550-0498 Pg. C-7 While the alarm has been reset, the device will continue to monitor the air for the presence of CO. When CO reaches alarm levels, the alarm will sound a repeating temporal 4 repeating horn pattern - 4 beeps, a p ause, 4 beeps, a pause, etc. Press the reset button until the horn becomes silent. The initial reset cycle will last appr[...]

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    This alarm monitors the air at the device and is designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening. This allows precious time to leave the house and correct the problem. This is only possible if the devices are properly located, installed and maintained as described in this manual. Gas Detection at T ypical T emperature and Humidity Ranges[...]