FIGURE 3. FEATURES OF THE CO DETECTOR
Base Alignment Notch
CO Test Point
Magnet Test Point
LEDs
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FIGURE 4. CLEANING THE CO DETECTOR
Cover
Removal
Tabs
Sensor Cover
CO Cell
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Dust covers provide limited protection against airborne dust particles dur-
ing shipping. Dust covers must be removed before the sensors can sense CO.
Remove sensors prior to heavy remodeling or construction.
TAMPER RESISTANCE
Model FIK-CO351 includes a tamper-resistant capability that prevents removal
from the base without the use of a tool. Refer to the base manual for details on
making use of this capability.
TESTING
Before testing, notify the proper authorities that the system is undergoing
maintenance, and will temporarily be out of service. Disable the system to
prevent unwanted alarms.
All sensors must be tested after installation and periodically thereafter. Test-
ing methods must satisfy the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Sensors
offer maximum performance when tested and maintained in compliance
with NFPA 72 and 720. Refer to the manufacturer’s published instructions for
proper use.
The sensor can be tested in the following ways:
A. Functional: Magnet Test (P/N M02-04-01 or M02-09-00)
This sensor can be functionally tested with a test magnet. The test mag-
net electronically simulates CO in the sensing chamber, testing the sensor
electronics and connections to the control panel.
a. Hold the test magnet in the magnet test area as shown in Figure 3.
b. The sensor should alarm the panel.
Two LEDs on the sensor are controlled by the panel to indicate sensor
status. Coded signals, transmitted from the panel, can cause the LEDs to
blink, latch on, or latch off. Refer to the control panel technical documen-
tation for sensor LED status operation and expected delay to alarm.
NOTE: The magnet test initiates an approximately 10 minute period when
the detector's signal processing software routines are not active.
B. Functional Gas Test
NOTE: Check with local codes and the AHJ to determine whether or not a
functional gas test is desired for an installation.
A canned CO testing agent may be used to verify the detector’s ability to
sense CO. Carbon Monoxide alarm thresholds are designed around CO
concentrations over time, as defined in UL standard 2034. Therefore, a
single burst of CO test agent will not immediately place the detector into
an alarm condition. In order to perform functional testing of the CO sen-
sor, the device must be placed into test mode. Test mode eliminates the
time and concentration requirements needed for alarm and allows the CO
sensor to be tested. The device can be placed into test mode through either
of the following methods.
a. Put the device into test mode by holding a test magnet in the magnet
test area as shown in Figure 3 for 6-12 seconds.
NOTE: If the magnet is held in place for too long the fire alarm test func-
tion will be triggered. Reset the panel and proceed with testing the CO
portion of the device.
b. Perform functional gas entry testing immediately following the magnet
test. The magnet test initiates an approximately 10 minute period when
the detector's signal processing software routines are not active.
Once in test mode, test the CO sensor using a tested and approved canned
CO testing agent. A tested and approved canned CO testing agent is Solo
detector testers model C6 CO Detector Tester available from SDi. Complete
the CO sensor testing as follows:
Spray a UL approved CO agent into the top of the detector near the CO
sensor opening for at least 1 second. CO sensor opening is indicated by
a triangle on the sensor cover. (See Figure 3.) Use the applicator straw
included with the CO agent to more efficiently direct the CO into the detec-
tion cell during testing.
The detector will go into alarm if gas entry is successful. It may take up
to 1 minute for the device to alarm. Once the detector is in alarm allow
5 minutes for the CO to clear and exit the detector.
The detector will automatically enable the signal processing after 10 min-
utes.
Testing the detector will activate the alarm relay and send a signal to
the panel.
CLEANING
Before removing the detector, notify the proper authorities that the CO detec-
tor system is undergoing maintenance and will be temporarily out of service.
Disable the zone or system undergoing maintenance to prevent unwanted
alarms.
1. Remove the sensor to be cleaned from the system.
5. Use a vacuum cleaner or compressed air to remove dust and debris from
the sensing chamber.
8. Reinstall the detector.
9. Test the detector as described in TESTING.
10. Reconnect disabled circuits.
11. Notify the proper authorities that the system is back on line.
ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
CAUTION: This carbon monoxide detector is designed for indoor use only.
Do not expose to rain or moisture. Do not knock or drop the detector. The
detector will not protect against the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if
not properly wired. The detector will only indicate the presence of carbon
monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other
areas.
This carbon monoxide detector is NOT:
• Designed to detect any gas other than carbon monoxide
• To be seen as a substitute for the proper servicing of fuel-burning appli-
ances or the sweeping of chimneys.
• To be used on an intermittent basis, or as a portable alarm for the spill-
age of combustion products from fuel-burning appliances or chimneys.
Carbon monoxide gas is a highly poisonous gas which is released when fuels
are burnt. It is invisible, has no smell and is therefore impossible to detect
with the human senses. Under normal conditions in a room where fuel burn-
ing appliances are well maintained and correctly ventilated, the amount of
carbon monoxide released into the room by appliances should not be danger-
ous.
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