SimpliSafe SSCS1 Carbon Monoxide Detector User Manual

SimpliSafe SSCS1 Carbon Monoxide Detector User Manual

Introduction

The SSCS1 wireless carbon monoxide (CO) detector monitors the level of CO gas in your home and gives early warning when a potentially dangerous level exists. It does not detect fire, smoke, or any other gas. If a dangerous concentration of CO is detected, the red light on the front of the detector turns on and an internal siren sounds (4 loud beeps followed by a pause). The CO detector also transmits an alarm signal to a remote audible siren. The alarm automatically resets when CO is no longer detected. The CO detector also monitors low battery, wall tamper, and sensor end-of-life conditions. These trouble codes are NOT transmitted to the remote siren.

Important Warning Statements

This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.  Carbon monoxide alarms are not smoke alarms. This carbon monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and maintaining an appropriate number of smoke alarms in your home. This CO alarm will not sense smoke, fire, or any poisonous gas other than carbon monoxide even though carbon monoxide can be generated by fire. For this reason you must install smoke alarms to provide early warning of fire and to protect you and your family from fire and its related hazards.

CO Detector Location

CO Detectors should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. Make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. If you install only one CO alarm in your home, install it near bedrooms, not in the basement or furnace room. For maximum protection, install one outside primary sleeping areas and on each level of your home.

Locations to avoid

To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum performance, and to prevent unnecessary nuisance alarms:

•  Do not install in kitchens, garages, or furnace rooms.
• Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40°F (4.4°C) or hotter than 100°F (37.8°C).
• Do not install within 5 ft. (1.5m) of heating or cooking appliances.
• Do not install near vents, flues, chimneys, or any forced/ unforced air ventilation openings.
• Do not install on metal surfaces. Avoid mounting in areas with a large quantity of metal or electrical wires.
• Do not install near ceiling fans, doors, windows, or areas directly exposed to the weather.

Installing the CO Detector

Install the CO Detector on a ceiling or wall:

1. Remove the mounting bracket from your unit by rotating it counterclockwise.
2.  Mount the bracket to the ceiling or wall, using the included screws and wall anchors.
3.  Push the CO Detector onto the mounting bracket and turn it clockwise until it clicks into place. Pull outward on the alarm to make sure it is securely attached.
4.  Product is only intended for installation on the ceiling, or on the wall no more than 12 inches from the ceiling.

To install or replace the batteries in this alarm:

1.  Press the transparent button and flip open the battery cover to expose the battery compartment.
2.  Remove the old batteries and properly dispose of them as recommended by the battery manufacturer.
3.  Install the new batteries. Note the polarity illustration in the battery compartment. Make sure to carefully seat the red battery warning flags in the recess of the battery well
4.  Close the battery cover. The battery cover of your CO alarm will not close if all three AA batteries are not properly installed.

• •  AA 1.5V Energizer # E 91 Alkaline battery
  •  AA 1.5V Energizer #L 91 lithium battery
  •  AA 1.5V GP #LR 6 lithium battery

Replacement batteries can be purchased online from SimpliSafe at simplisafe.com or in retail stores.

Testing

1. Press the test button. You should hear 4 short beeps with a corresponding three LED flashes in 5 seconds. This cycle will repeat one more time.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for UL Approved aerosol test gas. Your alarm will enter CO Alarm mode as described in the Operating Modes section.
3.  Do not use any other method other than those indicated in the Testing section of this document to test your CO detector. We recommend you test your CO detector weekly.

Operating Modes

• Power on mode: Three LEDs blink and buzzer beeps for 0.5 second as soon as the batteries are installed.
• Stand-by mode: green LED flashes once in every 60 seconds, which means the unit is receiving power and also indicates it is functioning properly.
• CO Alarm mode: When the unit senses CO, the red LED light flashes rapidly and buzzer sounds loudly with repeating 4 quick beeps and pause 5 seconds and then 4 quick beeps. After 4 minutes of an alarm, the pause will increase to 60 seconds.
• Low battery warning mode: The yellow LED flashes once in a minute and the buzzer chirps also once in a minute. This warning should last for up to 30 days, but please replace the battery asap before battery power is completely exhausted.
• Malfunction (Error) mode: The yellow LED flashes three times in a minute and buzzer chirps once in a minute. This indicates the unit is malfunctioned and needs to be replaced.
• Low sensitivity (Aging) mode: The yellow LED flashes twice in a minute and buzzer chirps once in a minute. This means unit needs to be replaced.
• End of life signal mode: The yellow LED flashes four times in a minute and buzzer chirps once in a minute. This indicate the CO alarm unit is reaching the end of this useful life. Please replace with a new CO Detector.
• Tamper mode: The buzzer chirps once in a minute and the yellow LED is steadily on. until the CO alarm unit is mounted back to the bracket properly

Specifications

Maintenance tips

To keep your alarm in good working order:

• Perform a CO alarm test once a week
•  Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust.
• Never use water or cleaners – they may damage the unit.
•  Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint, or other aerosols near the alarm.
• Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with proper sensor operation.

REFERENCE LINK

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