User manual FIRST ALERT M08-0018-002.E(FCD4CN)

[. . . ] INTRODUCTION BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION USER'S MANUAL 120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH BATTERY BACK-UP AND REMOTE CONTROL TEST/SILENCE · · Reliable Protection, Maximum Convenience!· Just install the battery, plug the alarm into a regular outlet, test, and it's ready to go!· · Battery back-up keeps alarm working if electricity fails. Test or silence the alarm with a single push of most household remote controls. [. . . ] To deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button or use your remote control again. The unit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and unit sounds "chirp" once a minute. ) If you cannot silence the low battery warning, replace your battery immediately. Insert the new battery, making sure it snaps completely into the battery terminals and cannot be shaken loose. Close the battery compartment, then test the battery back-up by pressing the Test/Silence/Scroll button. Plug the CO Alarm back into the outlet. TESTING AND MAINTENANCE WEEKLY TESTING You can test this CO Alarm two ways: 1. Manually: Press the Test/Silence/Scroll button on the Alarm cover until alarm sounds. Remote Control: Aim your remote control at the CO Alarm and press the CHANNEL or VOLUME button. During testing, you will hear a loud alarm sequence ­ 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause. DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the CO Alarm. Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals and other contaminants can affect the sensor. When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm, make sure the room is well ventilated. If your home is being fumigated, unplug the unit temporarily and put it where it will not be exposed to chemicals or fumes. When fumigation is complete and all traces of fumes clear, plug the unit back in and retest it. · If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately. Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for replacement. The two methods described on this page are the only proper ways to test the CO Alarm. Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty. · · 4 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO WHAT IS CO? CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, and propane. If they are not properly maintained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly. "Air-tight" homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing can "trap" CO inside. The following conditions can result in transient CO situations: 1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor conditions such as: · Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles). · Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans. · Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fresh air. [. . . ] Using the Test/Silence button on the CO Alarm will still silence the unit. If the display reads "Err, " replace the CO Alarm immediately. Units under warranty can be returned to the manufacturer for replacement. Why does the alarm sound again about 4 minutes after I used the Silence Feature? [. . . ]