CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WITH BUILT IN WIRELESS TRANSMITTER Installation and Operation Manual 3126052 Model # CO5-SS 418 MHZ TRANSMITTER Document # 108182
GENERAL INFORMATION: Before installing detectors, please thoroughly read these installation instructions. For detailed information on detector spacing, placement, zoning, wiring, and special applications refer to current edition of the NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. NOTICE: These instructions should be left with the owner/user of this equipment. IMPORTANT: This detector must be tested and maintained regularly following NFPA 72 requirements. Test detector operation weekly.
WHAT TO DO IF THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR GOES INTO ALARM: WARNING: Activation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU. If Alarm 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.
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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE USER: CAUTION: This alarm will indicate the presence of carbon mon oxide gas at the sensor. Carbon Monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
Carbon Monoxide Gas and its Detection This carbon monoxide detector is designed for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or moisture. Do not knock or drop the detector. Do not open or tamper with the detector as this could cause malfunction. The detector will not protect against the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if not properly installed. The detector will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISIONING: Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison. Carbon monoxide bonds to the hemoglobin in the blood and reduces the amount of oxygen being circulated in the body. It is a cumulative poison. Even low levels of CO have been shown to cause brain and other vital organ damage in unborn infants with no effect on the mother.
SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE: Home appliances used for cooking and heating are the most common household Carbon Monoxide sources. Vehicles running in an attached garage can also produce dangerous levels of CO. Burning any fossil fuel including gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, and wood can produce Carbon Monoxide. It can be produced when any heating or cooking appliance is not installed properly, vented correctly, or malfunctioning.
2. 3. 4. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace, etc.). Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gases near the ground. Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The CO5-SS is a 3V battery powered Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector with a built in wireless transmitter intended for use with Silent Call 418MHz Signature Series SK2-SS and WC08-SS Receivers.
IMPORTANT: The range and proper operation of any wireless device will vary depending on its surroundings. It is very important that each CO5-SS detector is tested with each receiver intended for alarm. Detector Description • LIsted to UL Standard 2034 • CO sensitivity is evaluated to UL 2034 • Local sounder • Dual LED’s • Test/Hush button • Functional Gas Test • Surface mount to wall or ceiling • Optional drywall anchors included The CO5-SS contains a piezoelectric horn which generates the ANSI S3.
During initial power-up, the red and green LEDs will blink together once every 10 seconds four times. It takes about 30 seconds for the detector’s CO sensor to stabilize (see Table 1). After power-up has completed and the detector is functioning normally, the green LED blinks once every 10 seconds. The LED indication must not be used in place of the tests specified under TESTING THE DETECTOR.
Hush feature: If required, the audible alarm can be silenced for five minutes by pushing the Test button. The red alarm light will continue to flash in temp-4 pattern. If carbon monoxide is still present after the 5-minute hush period, the audible alarm will sound. The hush feature will not operate at levels above 350 ppm (parts per million) carbon monoxide. Trouble feature: When the sensor is in a trouble condition. The red LED blinks once every five seconds.
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT: You can purchase a new 3 volt Panasonic CR123A or Duracell DL123A at many different local retail stores or directly from Silent Call Communications by calling 1-800-572-5227, or online at www.silentcall.com. To replace the battery: 1. Remove the detector from its mounting base by twisting the detector counterclockwise. Remove the battery and dispose of properly. 2. To ensure proper power-down sequence, wait a minimum of 20 seconds before installing new battery. 3.
TEST BUTTON CAR BO O ON R N M CTP TE DE HUSH N RM ST O TE DE T AL DI AD B C AU T I O N : N O S M AR KING TI AC O N AL K XI GREEN LED I PA N AL AR T DO NO M RED LED 5800CO-001-V0 Figure 1: CO5-SS Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector CO5-SS Wireless Smoke detector will be addressed at manufacturer to Code L. You can change address due to possible cross talk between like systems. Battery must be reset for new address to resister. Note: Dip switches all ON or all OFF is NOT a valid address.
MOUNTING THE DETECTOR: First, determine the best location for the detector, one that provides proper carbon monoxide detection (see Figure 4 for suggested detection locations) and a strong wireless transmission path. Proper Carbon Monoxide Detection Location: On a wall location, the detector should be at least as high as a light switch, and at least six inches from the ceiling. In a ceiling location, the detector should be at least 12 inches from any wall.
• • Where dirt or dust could collect and block the sensor Where it could be knocked, damaged, or inadvertently removed Good Transmission Path: A good transmission path must be established from the proposed mounting location before permanently installing the detector. To check, perform the test described in the testing signal strength section. Mounting Procedure: Once a suitable location is found, mount the detector as follows: 1.
(INSTALLED) A CK LO B E R IN ALARM A T FEATURE) NOTE A CA RBO DO PA I N N M O N OXI D DETECTOR E L MA P G: WA R N I N O T M OV E K OT NOR M C N HUSH T A O ARM TEST L AL B B MOUNTING SLOT'S ELBOW. CLOCKWISE TO LOCK 5800CO-006-V0 Figure 2. Mounting the Detector 5800CO-003-V0 Figure 3.
DO NOT attach the detector to removable ceiling panels. Attach the detector across panel support as shown in Figure 3. CAUTION: Airborne dust particles can enter the detector. Manufacturer recommends the removal of detectors before beginning construction or any other dust producing activity. Carbon monoxide detectors are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
Tamper Protection: The CO5-SS detector includes a tamper-resistant feature that prevents removal from the mounting base without the use of a tool. To engage the tamper-resistant feature, cut the small plastic tab located on the mounting base (Figure 2), and then install the detector. To remove the detector from the base once it has been made tamper resistant, use a small screwdriver to depress the square tamper release tab, located on the skirt of the mounting base, and turn the detector counterclockwise.
REFERENCE TABLE 1 for LED indication Mode definitions. Using a 1/8 diameter tool press and release the Test /Hush button. If the Detector is operating properly you will hear 4 quick beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence, followed by 4 more quick beeps. Red Led Blinks once a second between Temporal patterns. After second beep CO detector will reset back to Normal (standby) mode. It may take up to 30 seconds for CO detector to properly reset and be ready to retest when programming Silent Call receivers.
rotating the detector or moving the detector to another location that provides proper reception. Also be sure that the detector has been programmed and tested to the receiver in use. FUNCTIONAL GAS TEST The CO5-SS has a functional gas test mode which can be used to verify the detector’s ability to sense carbon monoxide gas. NOTE: Check with local codes and the AHJ to determine whether or not a functional gas test is desired for an installation.
MAINTENANCE: It is recommended to Test and visually inspect the CO alarm Once a week. Replace CR123A Battery at least once a year to ensure proper operation of all the CO5-SS functions. Make Note of the Replace CO detector by Date. CO detector has a life span of six years max. Occasionally clean the outside casing with a clean dry cloth. Ensure that the holes on the front of the alarm are not blocked with dirt and dust. Do not paint, and do not use cleaning agents, bleach, or polish on the detector.
CO Technology Limitations: The CO5-SS utilizes an electrochemical CO sensing element, and therefore has certain performance limitations. The CO sensing element has a typical life of 6 years from the date of manufacture, and while the product has a timer to create a trouble condition after 6 years of operating, the date code of the product, rather than the timer, should determine when the product is replaced.
FCC INFORMATION NOTICE: Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Specifications Power Source: One 3-volt CR123A Lithium Battery (included). (Replace with Panasonic CR123A or DURACELL DL123A) These batteries are available at local retail stores. You can also order Replacement Batteries Online at www.Silentcall.com. Audible Signal (temp 4 tone): 85 dBA min. in alarm (at 10ft) Height: 2.3 inches (58 mm) Diameter: 5.3 inches (135 mm) (with mounting base) Weight: 7 oz. (241 g) (without battery) Operating Ambient Temperature Range: 40° to 100°F (4.4° to 37.
