First Alert CO600 Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm
Safety Instructions
- This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor.
- Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
- The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem.
- Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm.
- Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
- This CO Alarm should receive continuous 120VAC, 60 Hz, pure sine wave electrical power.
- Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch.
- NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms.
- Refer to “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for more information.
- Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
- If the CO Alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
- For additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition, contact your physician.
Co Alarm Works
- Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round.
- When fully powered, the unit samples the air and takes a new reading about every second.
- This CO Alarm features a permanently installed sensor, an indicator light, and an 85 dB alarm horn.
- It also has a Silence Feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn.
Malfunction Instructions
- Test/Silence Button
- POWER/ALARM Light (Red)
- (Behind Cover) Alarm Horn: 85 dB audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit malfunction warning
Installation
Where to Install Alarms
- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area near the bedrooms.
- For added protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom and a First Alert CO600 Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm on every level of your home.
- If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway.
In a Single-level Home
- Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.
- For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel-burning heat source.
In a Multi-level Home
- Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.
- For added protection, install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the home.
- For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel-burning heat source.
- In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty, or greasy areas.
- Closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from a furnace or other fuel-burning heat source, or fuel-burning appliances like a water heater.
- Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance.
- In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners, fresh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors.
- In direct sunlight.
- In outlets covered by curtains or other obstructions.
How to Install Co Alarm
- Plug the unit into a standard UNSWITCHED 120V AC outlet. The unit should be located where it can wake you if it alarms at night.
- Make sure the POWER/ALARM light shines continuously when you plug it in.
- Test by pressing the Test/Silence button firmly until the unit sounds: four loud beeps, pause, 4 beeps. During testing, the POWER/ ALARM light will flash rapidly. This is normal.
If the Co Alarm Sounds
- Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO), which can kill you.
- In other words, when your CO Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it!
- Operate the Test/Silence button.
- Call your emergency services, fire department, or 911. Write down the number of your local emergency service here:
- Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or window.
- Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for.
- If problems are identified during this inspection, have the equipment serviced immediately.
Potential Sources
Troubleshooting
FCC Statement
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and operated according toed by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
Customer Sevice
- Website: https://www.firstalertstore.com/
- Phone Number: 1-800-323-9005
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of the First Alert CO600 Carbon Monoxide Detector?
Ans: When carbon monoxide (CO) gas levels in your house reach dangerous levels, the CO600 detects them and sounds an alarm to warn you before the situation gets out of control.
Q: Where should I install the CO600 detector?
Ans: Install the detector on a wall or ceiling near sleeping areas and fuel-burning appliances. Avoid placing it directly above or next to fuel-burning appliances or in very humid areas like bathrooms.
Q: How do I install the detector?
Ans: Use the hardware that comes with the detector to mount it. Select a spot that is five feet above the ground or in accordance with the user manual’s suggestions. Test the device and put in batteries if necessary.
Q: What type of batteries does the CO600 use?
Ans: Three AA alkaline batteries are needed for the CO600. Use brand-new batteries at all times, and change them once a year or whenever the low battery warning sounds.
Q: How do I test the alarm?
Ans: Holding down the Test/Silence button will cause the alarm to go off. This attests to the device’s correct operation.
Q: What does the alarm sound like when CO is detected?
Ans: To warn you of unsafe CO levels, the alarm flashes lights and makes a loud, pulsating beeping sound.
Q: How do I silence a false alarm?
Ans: The alarm can be momentarily silenced by pressing the Test/Silence button. Evacuate and contact emergency services if the alert persists or you suspect the presence of CO.