User manual PORTER CABLE PCV2500

[. . . ] You will then know how to use your CO alarm wisely and to know how to react in the event of an alarm IMPORTANT THIS PCV2500 IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ANY SOURCE OF IMPROPER OR MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCES. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE, FIRE, OR ANY OTHER GAS. WARNING! CO ALARMS ARE NOT SMOKE ALARMS. FOR EARLY WARNING OF FIRE YOU MUST INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS, EVEN THOUGH CARBON MONOXIDE CAN BE GENERATED BY FIRE. THIS PCV2500 IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSTALLING AND MAINTAING AN APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF SMOKE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME. [. . . ] Dust, grease or household chemicals can contaminate or coat the alarm's sensor, causing the unit not to operate properly. Place the CO alarm where drapes, furniture or other objects do not block the flow of air to the vents. CAUTION: Do not rotate unit while it is plugged into an outlet, as damage to plug may result. Normal Operating Characteristics When you first power up the alarm, the red alarm light will come on and the alarm will sound briefly, then the green operate light will come on. This is to show that the CO alarm is receiving power and that the alarm circuit is functioning. Within a few minutes, your carbon monoxide alarm will start monitoring for CO and will continue to do so as long as it receives power. 10 Part One ­ Your Kidde CO Alarm When the Model KN-COB-DP-H CO alarm is unplugged or loses power, a fading alarm will sound briefly to alert you that it has been disconnected from its power source. For example, this fading alarm will sound in the event of a power outage. A brief alarm will also sound to alert you when the power is restored. When the Model KN-COB-LCB-A CO alarm loses power: If you have a good 9V battery installed, the alarm will automatically switch to its battery backup mode and you will notice the green LED flashing approximately every 10 seconds. The unit will continue to operate normally and detect CO for at least 20 hours. When AC power is restored, the alarm will automatically switch back to normal operating mode and the green LED will come on continuously. A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. CO alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide before an emergency and before most people would experience symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. How to Replace the Battery in Your Model KN-COB-LCB-A Remove the screw, if it has been used, that is holding the battery door located on the bottom of the unit. Remove the battery and replace it with one of the following approved replacement batteries: · Energizer 522 · Duracell MN1604 · Ultralife lithium U9VL Replace the battery door and re-install the screw if it is used. Any of these batteries can be purchased where you bought the alarm or at your local hardware store. How to Care for Your CO Alarm To keep your CO alarm in good working order, you must follow these simple steps: WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: · Test the CO alarm once a week by pressing the Test/Reset button. · Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust. Use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner, and unplug the CO alarm from the electrical outlet before vacuuming. · Instruct children never to touch, unplug or otherwise interfere with the unit. Warn children of the dangers of CO poisoning. WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO: · Never use detergents or solvents to clean the CO alarm. Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor. [. . . ] If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately! 19 W Part Four ­ What to do When the H A Alarm Sounds T Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure T O D O WARNING: Actuation of the CO If alarm signal sounds: 1) Operate the Test/Reset Button Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill you. W H 2) Call your emergency services (Fire Dept. E 3) Immediately move PHONE NUMBER N to fresh air T H E outdoors or by an open door or window. Do not reenter the premises nor moove away from an open door or window until the emergency services responders have arrived, the premises has been aired out, and your alarm remaines in it's normal condition. A L A 4) After following steps 1-3, if your alarm R reactivates within a 24 hour period, repeat steps M 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to S O U N D S investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and PHONE NUMBER appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection, have the equipment serviced immediately. [. . . ]