0 Year Carbon Monoxide Alarm Models: EX20 CO EX20C CO User’s Manual • • • • • Electro-Chemical Carbon Monoxide Gas Sensing Designed to Last Up to 10 Years Rate of Rise Temperature Sensing Fixed Temperature Sensing Proprietary Wireless Connectivity 1 MADE IN THE USA
Table of Contents About Your New Carbon Monoxide Alarm General Information About Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm ......................... page 3 Thank you for purchasing the Exigent carbon monoxide alarm. CO alarms play an important role in protecting your family and home from the dangers of carbon monoxide gas. Please carefully read and follow the information in this booklet to ensure that your alarm operates properly and is located in the areas best suited for activation. Contents of your Kit ............
Contents of Your Kit General Warnings About Carbon Monoxide Gas Please make sure the following is included in your kit: This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, or any other gas types. The alarm also is equipped with Supplemental Temperature Sensing. This will activate the alarm if the temperature reaches either 135°F or the temperature rises by more than 20°F in a minute or less.
Understanding the Dangers of CO Gas Poisoning The following symptoms are related to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and need to be discussed with ALL members of the household: 1. 2. 3. Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as “flu-like” symptoms). Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate. Recommended Locations for your CO alarm Hallways.
Areas Not Appropriate for CO alarms Kitchens. Do not install within 5 feet (1.5m) of kitchen appliances. The byproducts of cooking food can effect the performance of the CO alarm. Complete Home Fire and Gas Protection Exigent Sensors recommends complete home fire protection. This can be achieved by installing a combination of smoke, CO and heat alarms in their appropriate locations in every room of the house.
CO Alarm Features and Functions Power Indicator Light (Green) On the CO Alarm, the POWER icon will briefly flash once every 30 seconds when the alarm has been activated. CO Alarm Features and Functions End-of-Life Feature The CO Alarm has been designed to last for a period of up to ten years. When the alarm has reached the end of its useful life, the End of Life Signal will occur.
Deactivating the Exigent CO Alarm Creating Your Wireless Network When the alarm’s End-of-Life signal occurs, the alarm must be deactivated and disposed of properly. Be sure and have a replacement alarm available. The Exigent CO Alarm communicates on its own private home network. This network is created simply by powering up new alarms one at a time. lock-out hole slide switch If the alarm’s End-of-Life signal has begun, remove the alarm from its bracket.
Adding an Alarm to Your Wireless Network Removing a CO Alarm from a Wireless Network To add an alarm(s) to your existing home network, perform the following steps. In the event that an alarm must be removed from your network, the alarm’s network data must be erased from its memory. Select any alarm on the existing network. Press and hold the button on the front cover of the alarm. The red WARNING light (FIRE if alarm is a smoke alarm)will flash rapidly and the alarm will sound three or four tones.
Choosing the Mounting Location in a Room How to Mount the CO Alarm 1 Mark BEST Center on ceiling. Place the mounting bracket against the ceiling or wall, and using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the top and bottom holes with a pencil. Note: Avoid placement of alarms close to ceiling fans or heating/air conditioning vents. ACCEPTABLE On ceiling ACCEPTABLE On wall, at least 4” (10cm) from ceiling, and at least 3 feet (0.9m) from the floor.
How to Mount the CO Alarm Situation B: No Wood If no wood is present, use a Phillips screwdriver to screw the two plastic wall anchors into the pre-drilled holes until fully seated. Then secure the mounting bracket to the wall anchors using the two 1” screws. Drywall Plastic Anchors Mounting Bracket 1” Screws Situation C: Combination Where there is no wood present, first screw the plastic wall anchor into the pre-drilled hole using a Phillips screwdriver.
Important Fire and Emergency Safety Information WARNING! Limitations of CO alarms Be prepared for fire emergencies: Wireless CO alarms have been proven to be both effective and reliable, but they may not be effective under all conditions. No alarm design can offer total protection of life and property. A CO alarm is not a substitute for an adequate homeowner’s property insurance or life insurance policy. Plan Your Escape • Draw a floor plan of your home. • Show two ways out of each room.
Limited Warranty Lifetime Product Replacement Guarantee For a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, Exigent Sensors LLC warrants to you, the original purchaser, that your Exigent CO Alarm will be free from defects in workmanship, materials, and construction under normal use and service.
Français Langue Annexe ATTENTION - Ce manuel doit être lu, suivi et conservés pour référence future. AVERTISSEMENT Zones Non Appropriés aux Avertisseurs de CO Cuisines. N’installez pas près d’appareils de cuisine. Un avertisseur de CO n’est pas être situé à moins de 5 pieds (1,5 m) de tout appareil de cuisson Garages. Ne pas installer dans les garages. Greniers. Ne pas installer dans les greniers. L’activation de votre alarme CO indique la présence de monoxyde de carbone (CO) qui peuvent vous tuer.
Alarmes Compatibles - Chaleur et Fumée Création de Vous Réseau Sans Fil Cet avertisseur de CO est compatible avec tous les autres Exigent EX20C CO alarmes. Cela comprend les détecteurs de fumée et de chaleur. L’EX20C CO l’Alarme communique sur son propre réseau privé. Ce réseau est créé simplement en branchant d’en haut nouvelles alarmes un à la fois. Activer votre première alarme en déplaçant le sélecteur situé sur la face arrière de l’alarme dans le sens indiqué par la flèche.
Ajout d’une Alarme à Votre Réseau sans Fil Nettoyage de Votre Alarme Pour ajouter une alarme (s) à un réseau de existant, effectuez les étapes suivantes. Au fil du temps poussière peut s’accumuler à l’intérieur de votre alarme, altérer ses performances. Pour nettoyer l’alarme effectuez ce qui suit: Sélectionnez n’importe quelle alarme sur le réseau existant. Appuyez et maintenez le bouton de la couverture de l’alarme. La lumière WARNING rouge se met à clignoter rapidement et l’alarme retentit 4 tons.
Informations sur la Sécurité Incendie Informations de Sécurité Supplémentaires Soyez prêt pour urgence de feu: AVERTISSEMENT : Ce produit est prévu pour une utilisation dans des locaux résidentiels intérieurs ordinaires. Il n’est pas conçu pour mesurer la conformité avec les normes commerciales et industrielles. Planifiez une escapade • Dessiner un plan d’étage de votre maison. • Montrer deux façons de sortir de chaque pièce. • Discutez voies d’évacuation avec tous les membres de votre maison.
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