Carbon Monoxide Detector Manual (SSCO3-0)

Important Warning Statements

This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon This appliance is not to be used, cleaned, or maintained by
monoxide from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to persons (including children over 8) with reduced physical,
detect smoke, fire, or any other gas. sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are under supervision or have been
WARNING: Carbon monoxide alarms are not smoke alarms. This given instruction regarding safe use and understand the
carbon monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and hazards involved.
maintaining an appropriate number of smoke alarms in your
home. Children must not play with this appliance.

This CO alarm will not sense smoke, fire, or any poisonous gas
other than carbon monoxide even though carbon monoxide can
What to do in the event of a CO alarm
WARNING!! Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the
be generated by fire. For this reason you must install smoke
presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU.
alarms to provide early warning of fire and to protect you and
If alarm signal sounds:
your family from fire and its related hazards.
1. Press the mute button

CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of 2. Call your emergency services (fire department or 911)
carbon monoxide at the sensor. Carbon monoxide may 3. Immediately move to fresh air – outdoors or by an open
be present in other areas. door/window. Do a head count to check that all persons
are accounted for. Do not reenter the premises nor move
away from the open door/window until the emergency
WARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary services responders have arrived, the premises have
indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal
measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health condition.
Administration (OSHA), commercial, or industrial standards. It 4. After following steps 1 – 3, if your alarm reactivates
is not suitable for installation in hazardous locations as defined within a 24 hour period, repeat steps 1 – 3 and call a
in the National Electric Code. qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources
of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances,
The installation of this device should not be used as a and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If
substitute for proper installation, use and maintenance of problems are identified during this inspection have the
fuel burning appliances, including appropriate ventilation and equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion
exhaust systems. It does not prevent CO from occurring, nor equipment not inspected by the technician and
can it solve an existing CO problem. consult the manufacturers’ instructions, or contact the
manufacturers directly, for more information about CO
safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles
WARNING: This device is designed to protect individuals from
are not, and have not been, operating in an attached
acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It may not fully
garage or adjacent to the residence.
safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions. If in
doubt, consult a medical practitioner. Individuals with medical
problems may consider using warning devices which provide
audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations Customer Support
under 30 PPM. For any questions regarding your CO Detector, please
contact:
This carbon monoxide alarm requires a continuous supply of SimpliSafe, Inc
electrical power - it will not work without power. 294 Washington St Floor 9
Boston MA 02108
This alarm has not been investigated for carbon monoxide
detection below 70 PPM. Email: customer-support@simplisafe.com
Website: www.simplisafe.com
Phone: 1-888-957-4675

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Introduction • Do not install near ceiling fans, doors, windows, or areas
directly exposed to the weather.
The SSCS1 wireless carbon monoxide (CO) detector monitors
the level of CO gas in your home and gives early warning when • Do not install in dead air spaces, such as peaks of
a potentially dangerous level exists. It does not detect fire, vaulted ceilings or gabled roofs, where CO may not reach
smoke, or any other gas. If a dangerous concentration of CO is the sensor in time to provide early warning.
detected, the red light on the front of the detector turns on and
• Do not place the alarm where drapes, furniture, or other
an internal siren sounds (4 loud beeps followed by a pause). The
objects block the flow of air to the vents.
CO detector also transmits an alarm signal to a remote audible
siren. The alarm automatically resets when CO is no longer • Do not install near paint thinner fumes
detected.

The CO detector also monitors low battery, wall tamper, and Installing the CO Detector
sensor end-of-life conditions. These trouble codes are NOT
Install the CO Detector on a ceiling or wall:
transmitted to the remote siren.
1. Remove the mounting bracket from your unit by rotating it
The SSCO1 is intended for residential indoor applications and counterclockwise.
other areas approved by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
2. Mount the bracket to the ceiling or wall, using the included
It is not intended for use in industrial applications.
screws and wall anchors.

3. Push the CO Detector onto the mounting bracket and turn

CO Detector Location it clockwise until it clicks into place. Pull outward on the
alarm to make sure it is securely attached.
CO Detectors should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living
areas. Make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. 4. Product is only intended for installation on the ceiling, or
If you install only one CO alarm in your home, install it near on the wall no more than 12 inches from the ceiling.
bedrooms, not in the basement or furnace room. For maximum
protection, install one outside primary sleeping areas and on each
level of your home.

Recommended Locations

Battery installation and replacement

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.
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). 2. Remove the old batteries and properly dispose of them as
recommended by the battery manufacturer.
• Do not install within 5 ft. (1.5m) of heating or cooking
appliances. (We recommend 15 ft. (4.5m) to prevent 3. Install the new batteries. Note the polarity illustration in
nuisance alarms.) the battery compartment. Make sure to carefully seat the
red battery warning flags in the recess of the battery well
• Do not install near vents, flues, chimneys, or any forced/
unforced air ventilation openings. 4. Close the battery cover. The battery cover of your CO alarm
will not close if all three AA batteries are not properly
• Do not install on metal surfaces. Avoid mounting in areas
installed.
with a large quantity of metal or electrical wires.

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When replacing the batteries, use one of the following approved Malfunction (Error) mode: The yellow LED flashes three times in
brands: a minute and buzzer chirps once in a minute. This indicates the
• AA 1.5V Energizer # E91 Alkaline battery unit is malfunctioned and needs to be replaced.
• AA 1.5V Energizer #L91 lithium battery
• AA 1.5V GP #LR6 lithium battery Low sensitivity (Aging) mode: The yellow LED flashes twice in
a minute and buzzer chirps once in a minute. This means unit
Replacement batteries can be purchased online from needs to be replaced.
SimpliSafe at simplisafe.com or in retail stores.
End of life signal mode: The yellow LED flashes four times in a
Warning: Use of a different battery may have a detrimental minute and buzzer chirps once in a minute. This indicate the CO
effect on the alarm operation. alarm unit is reaching the end of this useful life (around 5 years
after the unit was manufactured). Please replace with a new CO
Caution: Constant exposures to high or low humidity may
Detector.
reduce battery life.

Tamper mode: The buzzer chirps once in a minute and the yellow
After changing the batteries, the unit will chirp for
LED is steadily on. until the CO alarm unit is mounted back to the
approximately 0.5 second and all the LED will flash for 0.5
bracket properly.
second. Test your alarm by using the Test/Hush button and
check that the green Power LED is on.
Specifications
Testing Required Batteries Three AA batteries (Energizer # E91 Alkaline,
Energizer #L91 lithium, or GP #LR6 lithium)

CAUTION: Continuous exposure to the high sound level Sensor Electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor
of this alarm over an extended period of time may cause
Audible alarm Over 85dB at 3m
hearing loss.
Alarm response 70 PPM = 60-240 min.
times 150 PPM = 10-50 min.
1. Press the test button. You should hear 4 short beeps with
400 PPM = 4-15 min.
a corresponding three LED flashes in 5 seconds. This cycle
will repeat one more time. Operating Temperature 40 to 100°F (4.4 to 37.8°C)
environment Relative humidity 10 to 95% noncondensing
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. Regulatory information
3. Do not use any other method other than those indicated ETL Rating ANSI/UL 2034
in the Testing section of this document to test your CO
detector. We recommend you test your CO detector FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
weekly.
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
Operating Modes must accept any interference received,
Power on mode: Three LEDs blink and buzzer beeps for 0.5 including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
second as soon as the batteries are installed.
FCC ID: A9K-SSCO3000

Stand-by mode: green LED flashes once in every 60 seconds,

which means the unit is receiving power and also indicates it is Maintenance tips
functioning properly.
To keep your alarm in good working order:

CO Alarm mode: When the unit senses CO, the red LED light • Perform a CO alarm test once a week
flashes rapidly and buzzer sounds loudly with repeating 4 quick • Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove
beeps and pause 5 seconds and then 4 quick beeps. After 4 accumulated dust.
minutes of an alarm, the pause will increase to 60 seconds. • Never use water or cleaners - they may damage the unit.
• Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint, or other
Low battery warning mode: The yellow LED flashes once in a
aerosols near the alarm.
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 • Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and
before battery power is completely exhausted. interfere with proper sensor operation.
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Information about carbon monoxide • Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range,
oven, fireplace, etc.).
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison
gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s • Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses
capacity to carry oxygen. near the ground.

• Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a

Periodically review this alarm manual and discuss your CO
home.
alarm emergency procedure with all members of your family.
Never ignore a CO alarm. A true alarm is an indication of What CO alarms can and cannot do
potentially dangerous levels of CO. CO alarms are designed to CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of CO, usually
alert you to the presence of CO before an emergency - before before a healthy adult would experience symptoms. This early
most people would experience symptoms of CO poisoning, warning is possible however, only if your CO alarm is located,
giving you time to resolve the problem calmly. installed, and maintained as described in this manual.

Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long-term
of CO poisoning. Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate exposures to low levels may cause symptoms, as well as short-
that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so term exposures to high levels. This unit has a time-weighted
disoriented they are unable to save themselves either by exiting alarm, the higher the level of CO present, the sooner the alarm
the building or calling for assistance. Also, young children and will be triggered.
household pets may be the first affected. You should take extra
precautions to protect high-risk persons from CO exposure This CO alarm can only warn you of the presence of CO. It does
because they may experience ill effects from CO at levels that not prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve an existing
would not ordinarily affect a healthy adult. CO problem. If your unit has alarmed and you’ve provided
ventilation by leaving your windows and doors open, the
Symptoms of CO poisoning CO buildup may have dissipated by the time help responds.
The following common symptoms are related to CO poisoning and Although your problem may appear to be temporarily solved, it
should be discussed with ALL members of the household: is crucial that the source of the CO is determined and that the
• Mild exposure = Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue appropriate repairs are made.
(often described as “flu-like” symptoms).
CO alarms have limitation. Like any other electronic device, CO
• Medium exposure = Severe throbbing headache, alarms are not fool-proof. CO alarms have a limited operational
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate. life. You must test your CO alarm weekly, because it could fail to
• Extreme exposure = Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio- operate at any time.
respiratory failure, death.
If your CO alarm fails to test properly, or if its self-diagnostic
If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult test reveals a malfunction, immediately have the unit replaced.
your doctor immediately. This alarm will not monitor CO levels while in a trouble
condition.
Conditions that can produce carbon monoxide
• Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning The CO alarm can only sense CO that reaches the unit’s sensor.
appliances caused by: It is possible that CO may be present in other areas without
0 Outdoor ambient conditions such as wind direction and/ reaching the alarm. The rate and ability with which CO reaches
or velocity, including high gusts of wind; heavy air in the alarm may be affected by:
the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods • Doors or other obstructions.
between cycles). • Fresh air from a vent, an open window, or other source.
0 Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of • CO being present on one level of the home and not
exhaust fans. reaching a CO alarm installed on a different level. (For
example, CO in the basement may not reach an alarm on
0 Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning
the second level, near the bedrooms).
appliances competing for limited internal air.

0 Vent pipe connection vibrating loose from clothes dryers, For these reasons, we recommend you provide complete
furnaces, or water heaters. coverage by placing a CO alarm on every level of the home.
0 Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs
which amplify the above situations.

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