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Functional Gas Test
Solo C6 brand canned CO may be used to verify the detector's ability
to sense CO by utilizing the RealTest® feature as follows:
Press and hold the CO test button for 3 to 5 seconds. The green
1.
LED will start blinking rapidly indicating the detector is in
RealTest® mode. (If the detector will not go into RealTest® mode,
the CO sensor may be in fault or at end-of-life.)
While the green LED is blinking rapidly, spray a small amount of
2.
canned CO directly into the CO gas entry port.
Upon successful gas entry and if functioning properly, the detector
3.
will go into CO alarm and send an alarm to the control panel.
The CO test will automatically clear when the CO clears from the
4.
sensor or in 30 seconds if no CO was introduced.
Hush feature / Alarm Silence: If required, the audible alarm can be
silenced for 5 minutes by pushing the button marked "Test/Hush".
During a Smoke alarm, if an alarm condition still exists after the 5
minute hush period, the alarm will sound. The hush facility will not
operate at levels above 4%/ft smoke concentration.
During a CO alarm, if carbon monoxide is still present after the 5
minute hush period, the audible alarm will sound. The hush facility will
not operate at levels above 350 ppm (parts per million) carbon
monoxide.
CO sensor end-of-life timer feature: When the CO sensor has
passed end-of-life, a trouble signal will be sent to the control panel.
This indicates that the CO sensor inside the detector must be
replaced. If unresolved for 30 days, the detector will chirp
intermittently. The typical life of the CO sensor is ten years from the
date of manufacture; it is recommended to periodically check the
"Replace by" date located on the label on the back of the detector
head.
Testing Signal Strength
Perform this test in accordance with NFPA 72 inspection, testing and
maintenance requirements to determine a strong communication path
with the control panel.
1. Activate the wireless system's GO/NO GO TEST mode from the
keypad.
2. Press and hold the detector's Smoke TEST button (•). The detector
should immediately transmit an alarm signal to the control panel.
The built-in horn will start to sound about 2.5 seconds after pressing
the button.
3. The wireless system's keypad should emit at least three audible
sounds when the alarm transmission is received and will display the
transmitting detector's zone number.
4. When the console has received the test signal, release the TEST
button. The horn will immediately stop and a few seconds later the
detector's zone number will clear from the console display.
5. If the console does not respond as noted, check the polarity of the
battery and be sure it is fresh. If this is an initial installation, try
moving the detector to another location that provides proper
reception. Also be sure that the detector has been "enrolled" by the
control panel (see Enroll section). Then, repeat the test.
6. Turn off the system's TEST mode from the keypad (security code +
OFF).
Do not paint, and do not use cleaning agents, bleach or polish the detector.
Maintenance
The 5800COMBO detector reports maintenance issues to the control panel and communicates them visually and audibly per Table 2.
Trouble feature: When the sensor (supervision) is in a trouble condition (such as a detector that is dirty or CO sensor non-functioning), the
detector will send a trouble signal to the control panel. Depending on the issue, the detector must then be serviced or replaced.
NOTE: Before performing any maintenance on the detector, notify the proper authorities and Central Station that maintenance is being performed and the system
will be temporarily out of service. Disable the zone or system undergoing maintenance to prevent any unwanted alarms. Power must be removed from the
detector before performing maintenance of any kind.
NOTE: Smoke detectors are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination is evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
Table 3: Carbon Monoxide Detector: Events and Their ID Codes
Event
CO alarms
CO test
Low battery
detector
supervision
detector end-of-
life/trouble
disarmed = CO Trouble
tamper
armed = CO Alarm
1
CO Test
Button
2
*
Cleaning
Note: Notify the proper authorities when the system will
be temporarily out of service.
Remove the detector head by turning
1.
counterclockwise.
Clean the outside casing with a cloth. Ensure that the
2.
holes on the front of the alarm are not blocked with dirt
and dust. Canned air can be used to remove any dust
or debris.
Reattach the detector head to the mounting base by
3.
rotating clockwise.
Test the detector to insure it is fully functional. (See
4.
Testing section).
Notify the proper authorities and Central Station when
5.
the system is back in service.
3
Alpha Keypad
CS Report
CO alarm (CID 162)
CO Alarm
CO alarm (CID 162)
CO Alarm
Lo Bat
RF low-battery (CID 384)
RF sensor supervision
CO Trouble
(CID 381)
sensor trouble - end-of life
CO Trouble
(CID 380)
RF sensor tamper
(CID 383)
or
Smoke Test
Button
≥ 12"
(30.48 cm)
4
Follow instructions
on the Can
Test
3
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