American Sensor COS2010 - Manual

ceiling.
• In high humidity areas such as bathrooms and attics, place at least 10
feet (3 m) away from bathrooms.
• In insect infested areas.
• In poorly ventilated kitchens or garages.
• In very dusty or dirty areas.
• Near fluorescent lights, place at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from fluorescent
lights.
C . How should you install the alarm?
The COS2010 is designed to be mounted on the ceiling or wall using the
enclosed mounting plate. If locating in a room with simple sloped,
peaked or gabled ceilings, install the alarm at least 3 feet (1.0 M) from
the highest point.
WARNING:
To mount the COS2010 on the ceiling follow these steps:
Mount to any standard or rectangular junction box with a minimum
depth of 1 inch (25 mm). 120V AC, 55mA operation.
1. Electricity must be turned off at service entrance before beginning
installation to prevent electrical shock or equipment damage.
2. Location must comply with applicable building codes.
3. Install a junction box where you plan to install the alarm. Use
standard 14 gauge wire.
4. Connect black and white wires from power connector to AC power
leads.
5. For multiple station application, use the orange wire to interconnect
smoke alarms and the brown wire to interconnect additional CO
alarms up to a maximum of 11 units in total.
CAUTION:
6. Loosen or remove screws from junction box.
7. Attach flat side of mounting plate and tighten screws to fit snugly
against the junction box and ceiling or wall.
8. Bring power connector through center opening.
9. Slip the paper gasket supplied with the alarm over the power
connector and
then onto the
mounting
plate so that
the four plastic
tabs on the
mounting
plate will hold
the gasket in
place. The
gasket will
prevent downward air currents from entering the alarm through holes
in the back of the alarm unless blocked off downward air currents
could prevent CO or smoke from entering the alarm.
WARNING:
10. Align the plug area on the alarm with the cutout in the gasket and
place the alarm on the mounting plate, turn clockwise to fasten it to
the mounting plate.
11. Plug wire connector into the back of the alarm.
12. If auxiliary lock is desired, insert the Locking Key into the slot in the
base of the alarm. Locking Key should “click” into position and be
flush with the alarm housing.
13. Test alarm operation after installation in accordance with Section D.
Note: Maximum interconnect wiring length is 150 feet (50 meters).
Note: This equipment should be installed in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association Standard 72. (National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
D . How can you test/reset the alarm?
A Green power light indicates that power is supplied
To test the alarm wait at least ten minutes after installation then:
• Press and hold the test/reset button until the unit starts to beep.
• Release the test button - the red smoke alarm LED light will flash and will
beep three times and stop.
• The unit will start to beep again, with two series of four short beeps
and the Red CO alarm LED will turn “ON”. After the second series of
beeps, the Red CO alarm LED will turn off.
• A single beep approximately once every minute indicates a
malfunctioning unit. Do not use this unit. See section M for details.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU INSERT THE GASKET WHEN
INSTALLING YOUR ALARM.
If unit is not to be interconnected, unused wires must be
capped prior to final installation.
The circuit used to power the alarm must be a 24-hour voltage circuit
that cannot be turned off by a switch or ground fault interrupter. It is
highly recommended that alarms be wired on a separate circuit (one
with no other lights or appliances) to ensure maximum reliability of
AC power supply. For installation of alarms in dwelling units, it is
important to follow the National Electrical Code.
Your alarm is to be mounted onto a junction box on the wall or
ceiling. These units are for permanent connection only and
should be installed by a Qualified Appliance Technician only. Do
not connect wires to an AC outlet, extension cord, or power cord
and attachment plug. Do not connect to an AC outlet that is
controlled by a wall switch.
carbon monoxide in the air, exposure time and health effects.
For most people, mild symptoms generally will be felt after several hours
of exposure to 100 ppm of carbon monoxide. Higher levels will lead to
more severe symptoms or death.
M . MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
TEST THE ALARM MONTHLY. VACUUM EVERY SIX MONTHS.
Your alarm should be cleaned every six months to help keep the unit
working efficiently.
REMOVE POWER TO ALARM. Gently vacuum through the vents of
the alarm with a soft brush attachment. Keep vacuum nozzle from
touching the unit.
RE-ESTABLISH POWER TO ALARM.
Problems may be indicated by the following:
1. The alarm does not sound upon pressing the test button.
2. The green operating light does not remain steadily on when unit is
AC powered.
3. The unit beeps shortly, approximately every sixty seconds indicating a
malfunctioning unit.
Try the following:
1. Inspect breaker or fuse in power circuit to alarm.
2. Gently vacuum as recommended above.
3. Call an electrician to inspect house wiring and connection to alarms.
If these procedures do not correct the problem, do NOT attempt repairs.
If the alarm is within warranty period and terms, indicate the nature of
the problem and return the unit with proof of purchase to the
manufacturer. See below for instructions. Units beyond warranty cannot
be economically repaired.
DURING A FALSE ALARM, DO NOT DISCONNECT THE AC
POWER SUPPLY.
Dust can lead to excess sensitivity. Vacuum as recommended above.
DO NOT PAINT THE UNIT.
N . Technical Information
Your unit utilizes a proprietary Electronic Sensing Technology that
permits the unit to vary the exposure time before the alarm sounds based
on carbon monoxide concentrations.
Exposure Times
The carbon monoxide concentrations and time standards for the alarms
are as follows:
The Full Alarm Activates
• Within 60–240 minutes at exposures of 70 ppm
• Within 10–50 minutes at exposures of 150 ppm
• Within 4–15 minutes at exposures of 400 ppm
O . 5 year warranty information
Limited Warranty
Dicon Global Inc., which manufactures American Sensors
Alarms, warrants its product, to the original consumer purchaser, to be
free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase.
Dicon Global Inc. makes no other express warranty for this Alarm.
No agent, representative, dealer or employee of the Company has the
authority to increase or alter the obligations or limitations of this
warranty. The company’s obligation of this warranty shall be limited to
the repair or replacement of any part of the alarm which is found to be
defective in materials or workmanship under normal use of service during
the five (5) year period commencing with the date of purchase.
The company shall not be obligated to repair or replace units which are
found to be in need of repair because of damage, unreasonable use,
modifications, or alterations occurring after the date of purchase.
The duration of any implied warranty, including that of merchantability
or fitness for any particular purpose, shall be limited to five (5) years on
the Alarm commencing with the date of purchase. In no case shall the
Company be liable for any consequential or incidental damages for
breach of this or any other warranty, expressed or implied whatsoever,
even if the loss or damage is caused by the Company’s negligence or fault.
Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights, which vary regionally.
Units in need of repair should be returned to
Dicon Global Inc.
20 Steelcase Road West, Unit 3, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 1B2
Call
800-387-4219 for shipping instructions and a returned
goods authorization number. Returned goods must be shipped prepaid.
P . Tips for the homeowner
Energy Conservation and Indoor Air Quality
Two steps that homeowners take to conserve energy may adversely affect
indoor air quality.
Since air leakage can account for as much as 40% of heat loss, houses are
being made more air tight. Reduced air leakage will contribute to higher
concentrations of air contaminants from indoor sources and can cause
draft reversal in the furnace or fireplace chimney when the demand for
air by fireplaces, furnaces and exhaust fans exceeds the air supplied by
leakage area and supply ducts.
Converting from oil to gas, without taking steps to prevent chimney
deterioration, will increase the risk of chimney blockage, draft failure and
the associated release of combustion products into the house. Qualified
contractors and inspection by the gas company are recommended.
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240
Carbon Monoxide (ppm CO) vs. Time (minutes)
(Minutes)
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0 100 50
(PPM CO)
A – 50% COHb (Permanent Brain Damage - Death) B – 45% COHb (Coma and Permanent Brain Damage)
C – 40% COHb (Collapse) D – 35% COHb (Vomiting) E – 30% COHb (Drowsy) F – 25% COHb (Headache and Nausea) G – 20% COHb (Headache)
H – 15% COHb (Slight Headache) I – 10% COHb (None) J – 5% COHb (None)
A . INTRODUCING THE AMERICAN SENSORS COS2010
CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARM
CO and smoke sensors for double protection
The COS2010 is equipped with 2 sensors; CO and smoke, to protect
your family from 2 leading cause of fatal accidents in the home.
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous, poisonous gas. It is often referred to as
the Silent Killer because it has no odor or taste and it cannot be seen.
The presence of carbon monoxide inhibits the blood’s capacity to
transport oxygen throughout the body, which can eventually lead to
brain damage.
In any enclosed space (home, office, recreational vehicle or boat) even a
small accumulation of carbon monoxide can be dangerous.
INTRODUCTION
This symbol alerts you to important operating instructions
or to potentially hazardous situations. Please read these
items carefully.
WARNING:
The COS2010 is an effective product for detecting any build-up of
carbon monoxide and smoke in your home. INSTALL ONE COS2010
IN EVERY ROOM AND LEVEL OF YOUR HOME FOR MAXIMUM
PROTECTION.
Your new Alarm:
• Is easy to install
• Interconnectable with up to 11 additional CO or smoke alarms
• Continuously monitors for carbon monoxide and smoke
• Visual icon confirms if carbon monoxide or smoke alarm is activated
• Sounds a loud alarm (85 dB) when it detects a hazardous build-up of
carbon monoxide or smoke
• Has a Test/Reset button so that you can test or reset at any time
• Listed by the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 - effective
October 1, 1998 and UL217 June, 1999
• Has a five-year limited warranty
IMPORTANT:
B . Where should you install this CO & smoke alarm?
The human body is most vulnerable to the effects of carbon monoxide
during sleeping hours. Since
carbon monoxide moves
freely in the air, the suggested
location is in or as near as
possible to sleeping areas of
the home. For maximum
protection, a carbon
monoxide alarm should be
located outside primary
sleeping areas or on each level
of your home. In the
illustration above are
suggested locations in the home. The electronic sensors detect carbon
monoxide and smoke, measure the concentration, and sound a loud
alarm before a potentially harmful level is reached.
Locate the alarm in the following areas:
• In every room of your home (except the bathroom): Research indicates
that substantial increases in warning time can be obtained with each
properly installed, additional alarm.
• In bedrooms: In anticipation of fires originating within these rooms,
caused by faulty wiring, lamps, appliances, smoking or other hazards.
• In hallways: At a distance no greater than 13 feet (4 meters) from the
farthest wall and no greater than 26 feet (8 meters) from the next
alarm.
• In the center of a room or hallway: As it is impossible to predict the
source of a fire. If it is necessary to place the alarm on a wall, always
locate the top of the smoke alarm 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) from the
ceiling.
• As needed: To compensate for closed doors and other obstacles that
may interfere with the path of smoke to an alarm. They may also
prevent occupants on one side of a closed door from hearing a alarm
on the other side of the door.
Some locations may interfere with the proper operation of the alarm and
may cause false alarms or trouble signals.
• Smoke Alarms are not fool-proof. Smoke alarms may not always sense
every kind of fire. They cannot be expected to sense fires caused by
carelessness or by safety hazards. They may not give early warning of fast
growing fires caused by smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas,
improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits,
natural causes such as lightning, children playing with matches, or arson.
NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS
For your information, the National Fire Protection Association’s
Standard 72 reads as follows:
2-2.1.1.1 Smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each separate
sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms
and on each additional story of the family living unit,
including basements and excluding crawl spaces and
unfinished attics. In new construction a smoke alarm also
shall be installed in each sleeping room.
A-2.5.2.1 Smoke Detection – Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The
required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early
warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the
areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this reason, it is
recommended that the householder consider the use of additional
smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection. The
additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room,
furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the
required smoke alarms. The installation of smoke alarms in
kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally
recommended, as these locations occasionally experience
conditions that can result in improper operation.
• Where the temperature may drop below 40°F (4.4°C) or exceed 100°F
(37.8°C).
• Near paint thinner fumes or household cleaning products. Ensure
proper ventilation when using these types of chemicals.
• Within 6 feet (1.8 m) of any cooking or open flame appliances such as
furnaces, stoves and fireplaces.
• In exhaust streams from gas engines, vents, flues or chimneys.
• Do not place in close proximity to an automobile exhaust pipe; this
will damage the Alarm.
• In turbulent air from fans, doors, windows, etc. The rapid air
movement may prevent combustion particles from entering the alarm.
• In dead air spaces such as at the peak of an “A” frame ceiling. “Dead
air” at the top may prevent smoke from reaching the alarm in time to
provide early warning. In rooms with simple sloped, peaked or gabled
ceilings, install smoke alarms on the ceiling 3 feet (90 cm) from the
highest point of the ceiling. Note: For complex ceiling structures,
consult a safety expert for the number of alarms required and the best
locations.
• Less than 6 inches (15 cm) from the wall when mounted on the
THE C0S2010 IS INTERCONNECTABLE WITH THE
AMERICAN SENSORS SA360 & SA379 SMOKE ALARMS;
AND ASI ELECTRONICS ESA5011 SMOKE ALARM. IT IS
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR INTERCONNECTING WITH
ANY OTHER MODEL.
Never ignore your carbon monoxide alarm if it activates. See
sections D & F for more information.
• NEVER re-enter a burning building.
• Keep your family in a pre-arranged meeting place after your escape.
I . PREPARE YOUR OWN ESCAPE PLAN
Most important, when fire strikes, a prepared and practiced escape plan can
make the difference between life and death. Develop an escape plan and
practice it with the entire family, including small children.
• Ensure all family members are familiarized with the alarm signal.
• Draw a Floor Plan of Your Home and determine two exits from each
room. There should be a way to get out of each bedroom without
opening the door.
• Have Fire Drills Often. Practice your Escape and BE PREPARED.
• Decide on a meeting place at a safe distance from your home.
Your local fire department may be able to offer you additional ideas for
safety and escape plans in the home.
WARNING:
J . What are the potential sources of carbon monoxide?
Although many products of combustion can cause discomfort and
adverse health effects, it is carbon monoxide (CO) that presents the
greatest threat to life.
CO is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels such as natural
gas, propane, heating oil, kerosene, coal, charcoal, gasoline or wood. The
incomplete combustion of fuel can occur in any device that depends on
burning for energy or heat such as furnaces, boilers, room heaters, hot
water heaters, stoves or grills and in any gasoline- powered vehicle or
engine (e.g., generator set or lawnmower). Tobacco smoke also adds CO
to the air you breathe.
When properly installed and maintained, your natural gas furnace and
hot water heater do not pollute your air space with carbon monoxide.
Natural gas is known as a “clean burning” fuel because under correct
operating conditions the combustion products are water vapor and
carbon dioxide, which are not toxic. (Carbon dioxide (CO2) is also
present in the air we exhale and is necessary for plant life.) The products
of combustion are vented from furnaces and water heaters to the outside
by means of a flue duct or chimney.
CAUTION:
Typical Carbon Monoxide Problems.
1. Equipment problems, due to defects, poor maintenance, damage
cracked heat exchangers.
2. Collapsed or blocked chimneys or flues, dislodged, disconnected or
damaged vents.
3. Downdraft in chimneys or flues; this can also be caused by very long or
circuitous flue runs, improper location of flue exhaust or wind
conditions.
4. Improper installation or operation of equipment, chimneys or vents.
5. Air tightness of house envelope results in a lack of air for the
combustion process.
6. Inadequate exhaust of space heaters or appliances.
7. Exhaust ventilation/fireplace competing for air supply.
K . Potential sources of carbon monoxide in your
home/office:
L . What are the possible symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is odorless, colorless, tasteless and very toxic.
When inhaled, it produces an effect known as chemical asphyxiation.
Injury is due to the combining of CO with the available hemoglobin in
the blood, which lowers the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. In the
presence of carbon monoxide, the body is quickly affected by oxygen
starvation.
The following symptoms are related to carbon monoxide poisoning and
should be discussed with all members of the household so that you know
what to look for:
Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio-
respiratory failure, death
Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness,
confusion, vomiting, fast heart rate
Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, fatigue (often described as
“flu-like” sy
mptoms)
Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate
that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so
disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the
building or calling for assistance. Young children and household pets may
be the first affected. Exposure during sleep is particularly dangerous
because the victim usually does not awaken.
The amount of carbon monoxide in the air is measured as ppm (parts per
million). The graph below shows the important relationship between
Correct operation of fuel-burning equipment requires two key
conditions. There must be:
• An adequate supply of air for complete combustion
• Proper venting of the products of combustion from the furnace
through the chimney, vent or duct to the outside.
Never disconnect the AC power on your alarm to silence a
nuisance alarm. Clear the area of smoke by opening doors and
windows or fanning the smoke away.
CARBON MONO IDE
& smoke Alarm
E . How can you maintain your alarm?
Your combination CO and smoke alarm is only useful if it works.
This illustration explains proper maintenance.
WARNING:
F . What do the LED lights mean?
G . What should you do if the CO ALARM sounds?
CAUTION:
If harmful levels of carbon monoxide are detected, your unit will go into
alarm. (See Section F for description of this alarm.)
WARNING
Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of
carbon monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU. If alarm signal
sounds:
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 to check that all persons
are accounted for. Do not reenter the premises nor
move away from the open door/window until the
emergency services responders have arrived, the
premises have been aired out, and your alarm remains
in its normal operation.
4. After the following steps 1-3, If your alarm reactivates
within a 24 hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a
qualified appliance technician____________to
investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning
equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper
operation of this equipment. If problems are identified
during this inspection, have the equipment serviced
immediately. Note any combustion equipment not
inspected by the technician and consult the
manufacturers’ instructions, or contact the
manufacturers directly, for more information about CO
safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor
vehicles are not , and have not been, operating in an
attached garage or adjacent to the residence.
What to do after resetting the unit following an alarm?
A full continuous alarm within six minutes after reset confirms ongoing
presence of harmful levels of carbon monoxide. If this occurs follow
instructions 1-3 above.
What to do after a carbon monoxide problem has been
corrected?
After a carbon monoxide problem has been corrected reset your alarm by
pushing the Test/Reset button as per the instructions on Section D.
H . What should you do if the Smoke ALARM sounds?
If smoke is detected, your unit will go into alarm. (The alarm is a flashing
red smoke icon and repeating pattern of 3 beeps.)
• Don’t waste time collecting possessions after a fire starts.
• Arouse all occupants and leave the building. Your most valuable
possession is your life.
• Doors can mean escape or death. Never open doors without first
checking for heat. Test them with your hands, if they feel warm, fire
may be walled up behind them - leave closed and find another escape
route.
• Call the fire department from OUTSIDE the building.
• If trapped inside, stay close to the floor, cover mouth with cloth,
conserve breath as you crawl to safety.
• Keep all doors and windows closed except for escape purposes.
Typical co nditions which can result in CO false alarms:
1) Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused
by outdoor ambient conditions, such as:
a) Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind.
Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods
between cycles).
b) Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.
c) Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances
competing for limited internal air.
d) Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers,
furnaces, or water heaters.
e) Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can
amplify the above situations.
2) Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven,
fireplace, etc.).
3) Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near the ground.
4) Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
THIS UNIT WILL ONLY INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF CARBON MONOXIDE
AT THE SENSOR. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT IN OTHER
AREAS.
UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE DURING A POWER FAILURE
Dirt and Blockage
Never insulate or try to seal up a draft hood, wind cap or exhaust vent on
any gas appliance (furnace, hot water heater, range, dryer or space
heater). Keep your equipment area clean. Don’t store anything that could
restrict air circulation close to equipment.
It is absolutely essential to your safety that panels and grills on the
furnace are kept in place and that the fan compartment door is closed
when the furnace is operating.
If you have a gas water heater, make sure that combustion air openings at
the bottom of the tank and the opening below the draft diverter (on top
of the tank next to the flue duct) remain unblocked.
If you have a gas dryer, the exhaust duct must be vented to the outside
and have a hood at the end. Check that the exhaust system is not
blocked by lint or debris and that the flapper in the hood moves freely.
For all fuel-burning equipment, make sure that vent hoods and pipes are
not blocked by insulation, leaves or bird nests.
Using other equipment that consumes or exhausts household air
If you use exhaust fans, a fireplace or other fuel burning heaters or stoves:
Run exhaust fans for just a minute or two at a time. Prolonged use could
remove too much air, and it wastes heat.
Do not run power attic vents during the winter or when your furnace is on.
When your fireplace, coal or wood stove is operating, open a window and
close off warm air registers in the room or install a fresh air duct directly
to the fireplace or stove so that it won’t steal air from your furnace.
Confining or enclosing gas-fired equipment
If you have partitioned off your furnace and water heater, you may need
additional ventilation.
Danger Signs
Stuffy, stale or smelly air, back drafts and soot from a fireplace or furnace
chimney usually means your home needs more air for proper combustion
and healthy living. For gas-fired equipment, mostly yellow (rather than
clear blue) burner flames, a pilot light that keeps going out, or a smell of
gas indicate trouble. Turn off the equipment and contact your gas
company emergency service.
Additional Safety Tips
Have your fuel-burning equipment checked periodically for safety and
efficiency by a qualified service technician.
If you are adding a wood or coal burning stove to a home, make sure that
the stove is properly installed and vented. Check with the Building and
Inspections Department of your local municipality or consult a heating
contractor before installation. If you have already installed a wood or
coal stove without a building permit or inspection, consult your local
municipal building authority. Some “do-it-yourselfers” have unknowingly
created dangerous conditions. Once you file for a permit, a qualified
inspector will check your installation and explain how to rectify any
mistakes.
Do not expose yourself to carbon monoxide through carelessness. Never
operate a gasoline-powered engine in a confined or enclosed space such
as a garage or tool shed. Never use a kerosene stove or charcoal grill in a
confined space such as a closed garage or recreational van.
On masonry chimneys inspect the clean-out regularly to ensure that the
chimney is free and clear of debris.
Regardless of the fuel your furnace, fireplace or stove uses, your chimney
should be inspected from time to time by a competent chimney
contractor.
Never try to add a “heat reclaimer” or “automatic flue damper” to your
gas furnace or water heater. Gas installation safety codes prohibit use of
these devices as an add-on to an existing furnace because of the risks of
incorrect installation and mechanical failure.When using paints,
household cleaning supplies or similar materials, be sure that you’re using
them in a well ventilated area.
Following sensible maintenance and safety procedures in the home will
give you fuel savings without endangering your health.
Q . COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Will this unit detect smoke or fire?
A. Yes. This is a combined CO alarm and smoke alarm.
Q. What does the alarm sound like?
A. The CO alarm is a constantly repeating series of 4 rapid beeps
every 5 seconds, with the Red CO LED light on constantly while
while the alarm horn beeps.
The smoke alarm is a series of 3 repeating beeps every 4 seconds,
with the Red smoke alarm LED light flashing everytime the
alarm beeps.
A single beep approximately once every minute indicates a
malfunctioning unit. Do not use this unit. See section M for details
Q. How do I test the unit?
A. Push the test/reset button. Do not use car exhaust or
intentionally introduce carbon monoxide through other
methods. These methods are dangerous to you and the
pollutants from car exhaust may damage the unit.
Dicon Global Inc.
20 Steelcase Road West, Unit3
Markham, Ontario, Canada, L3R 1B2
2502- 2525
alarm
paper gasket (not shown-fits in between) mounting plate
quick disconnect
power connector
To Use Optional Locking Key-
Remove from mounting plate with needle nosed pliers and insert in housing
OU T A CHA RGED, PROPERLY IN STA
LOCKING KEY
BLACK 120VAC, 60Hz WHITE
Brown Twist Connectors Cap Unused Wire
Ceiling
Mounting Plate
Supplied Gasket Must Be
Installed In Mounting Plate
Quick Disconnect
Power Connector
BLACK 120VAC, 60Hz WHITE
ORANGE Interconnect (SMOKE)
BROWN Interconnect (CO)
MODEL COS2010
120VAC Dual-Ionization
Interconnectable CO and
Smoke Alarm
MULTIPLE STATION
Outlet Box
SINGLE STATION
Test/Reset button
Test the alarm by
pressing the Test/Reset
button once a month.
(see section D)
Vacuum the alarm
every six months to
keep it free of dust.
Owner’s Manual
COS2010
Professional Series:
Hardwire Model
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP
IN A SAFE PLACE.
This manual contains important information.
A copy of this manual must be left with the end user.
CO/SA
CO/SA
CO/SA
Gas or Oil Furnace
Gas Water Heater
Wood or Gas Fireplace
Automobile and Garage Gas or Kerosene
Heater
Gas Appliances
Wood Stove Clogged Chimney
Cigarette Smoke
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 Administration (OSHA) commercial
and industrial standards. Individuals with medical problems may
consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals
for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.
If you have any questions regarding this unit , call
1- 800-387-4219
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bath
Room
Living
Room
Dining
Room
Kitchen
2
1
Meeting
Place
Model COS2010
Power Supply COS2010: 120 V AC (~) 60Hz, 7W
Dimensions 5.25” diameter x 1.75”
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
Operating Temperatures 40°F to 100°F (4.4°C to 37.8°C)
Humidity 30% to 70%
Sound Level 85 dB at 10 ft
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove alarm without first removing
the Locking Key. If the key is not first removed, damage may result. To
remove use a screwdriver and gently pry the Locking Key loose.
Do not place the Alarm in the following areas:
IMPORTANT: Please read this entire owner’s manual and follow all
directions as written.
WARNING:
Power Green LED Continuous Green LED
indicates power is supplied
Smoke Alarm
CO Alarm
The smoke alarm signal
consists of 3 constantly
repeating beeps every 4
seconds, with the Red LED
flashing intermittently
The CO alarm signal
consists of 4 constantly
repeating rapid beeps every
5 seconds, with the
Red LED light on constantly.
Red LED
Trouble Alarm: If the unit is defective, a short
constantly repeating alarm "Beep" will occur
once per minute.
Red LED
WARNING:
Carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon
monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT
designed to detect fire or any other gas, unless the product
has been investigated and determined to comply with the
applicable requirements.
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