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4.10 CO alarm warning silence
During the device under CO alarm mode, press the TEST/SILENCE button, it will pause the alarm sound of the device for
10 minutes. The ALARM indictor (red) will keep flash as CO alarm mode, it indicates the device is running into the CO
alarm silence mode.
NOTE:
- The audible alarm signal will reactivate about 10 minutes from the time the TEST/SILENCE button is operated where the
concentration of CO surrounding the alarm remains at 50 PPM or higher.
NOTE:
- The audible alarm signal cannot be silenced if the alarm exceeds concentrations
above 200 PPM.
NOTE:
- The alarm silencing activation can only be used once throughout a CO alarm period.
WARNING!
- Before using the silence activation, you must understand the alarm is due to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide and
the dwelling should be evacuated.
4.11 Adjusted alarm volume
- If the alarm comes into the status of CO alarm warning, the alarm will start in a lower alarm volume (<85dB) for the first
8 sounds, then it will issue a normal alarm volume (>85dB). It will avoid people to be scared suddenly by a loud alarm
sound.
4.12 Test the unit
- To test the alarm, press and hold TEST/SILENCE button, you should hear alarm sound patterns with a corresponding
ALARM indicator (red LED) flash. The alarm sound patterns will stop when release TEST/SILENCE button. The test alarm
sound pattern includes: 4 short beeps, 5 seconds pause, repeat the pattern until release TEST/SILENCE button.
TIP! If you want to hear the loud alarm, continuously push the test button, from the 9th beep onwards the volume will
increase to the real (loud) alarm volume.
NOTE:
- After the TEST/SILENCE button is enabled, the alarm sounds and the red alarm light flashes. This does not indicate that
CO is present.
NOTE:
- Test the unit weekly! If at any time your unit does not perform as described, replace it immediately.
5. What to do if the alarm sounds
WARNING!
- Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU.
WARNING!
- Action of this device indicates the presence of dangerous levels of CO! CO can be fatal!
If the alarm sounds:
1. Operate the TEST/SILENCE button.
2. Shut down furnaces and gas supply.
3. Immediately move to fresh air outdoor or by an open door/window. Do a number of people count to check that all
persons are inventoried. 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
condition.
4. After 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 manufacturer's
instructions or contact the manufacturer directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make
sure that motor vehicles are not or have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence.
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