First Alert CO605 Carbon Monoxide Plug-In Alarm with Battery Backup

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.8 x 10.6 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000ND74XA
• Item model number: CO605

By : First Alert
List Price : $41.99
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Product Description

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Protect yourself and your family from the potentially deadly effects of carbon monoxide with the First Alert CO605 Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Backup. This easy-to-install, UL-listed alarm features advanced technology, a user-friendly design, and backup battery power to provide continual monitoring of carbon monoxide levels. It also comes complete with an "Alarm Action" chart that instructs you on what to do if the alarm sounds.

CO605 Carbon Monoxide Plug-In AlarmAt a Glance:

• Continuously monitors and detects CO in your home
• Easy-to-install design; simply plugs into an outlet
• A/C powered with battery backup
• Low-battery signal; end-of-life alarm
• "Test/Silence" button for convenient operation

WHERE TO PLACE SAFETY PRODUCTS:Smoke Alarms: 1 in every bedroom and at least 1 on every level of the home.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms: 1 on every level of the home and 1 in each sleeping area.

Fire Extinguishers: 1 on every level of the home and 1 each in the kitchen and garage.

Detects the CO you can't see,smell, or taste. .

Where does carbon monoxide come from?Carbon Monoxide: The Leading Cause of Accidental Deaths in the U.S.Carbon monoxide, an invisible, odorless gas, is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America, yet many people don't know they are suffering from CO poisoning until it's too late. Because you can't see, taste, or smell it, CO can kill you before you even know it's there. Likewise, exposure to low levels over time can make you ill.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that every home have at least one carbon monoxide alarm with an audible warning signal--like the CO605--installed near sleeping areas. An alarm like the CO605 can detect the CO you can't see, smell, or taste before it causes any physical harm to you or your family.

Electrochemical Technology for Accuracy and Longer LifeThe CO605 uses an electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor--the most accurate CO sensor available. In comparison to more commonly available technologies, electrochemical technology is highly accurate, requires a lower amount of power, and boasts a longer life. If the CO605's sensor detects a high concentration of CO, the unit will sound a clear, loud, 85-decibel alarm, giving you a chance to either ventilate the area or safely evacuate.

A/C Power with Battery Backup and User-Friendly Design This unit runs on A/C power, but in case of an electrical outage, it will switch to battery operation. This gives you peace of mind during storms--when you're more likely to use generators that could potentially give off dangerous levels of CO.

For added convenience, installation is a snap. Simply plug the CO605 into any wall outlet--with no additional mounting--and it's ready to go. The unit features two 'AA' batteries to provide backup power to the monitor in the case of power disruption or outage.

Operation is equally trouble free. One button clearly labeled "Test/Silence" lets you test the unit to see if it's running properly or silence it during a false alarm.

Continually Monitors Both CO Levels and Battery PowerTo give you real peace of mind, the CO605 continually monitors CO and re-alarms if dangerous levels persist. At the same time, a low-battery signal let's you know when it's time to replace the backup batteries (included); a low-battery mute quiets the signal for up to eight hours. An easy, front-open compartment allows for easy battery changes without dismounting the alarm, and an end-of-life chirp lets you know when it's time to replace the unit.

The CO605 comes with two 'AA' batteries and a five-year limited warranty. It also comes complete with an "Alarm Action" chart that instructs you on what to do if the alarm sounds.

What's in the Box Carbon monoxide alarm, two 'AA' batteries, and user's manual complete with "Alarm Action" chart.

Selecting a First AlertCarbon Monoxide Alarm

Model

CO400

CO410

CO600

CO605

CO615

Details:

Battery Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Power Supply

2-AA Batteries

2-AA Batteries

120-volt AC Plug-in

120-volt AC Plug-in

120-volt AC Plug-in

Battery Backup

Digital Display

Single-Button Silence/Test

EZ-Access Battery Compartment

Low-Battery Warning/Silence

Loud, 85-dB Alarm

End-of-Life Timer

5-Year Limited Warranty

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Know about Carbon Monoxide (CO)First Alert CO Alarm Features

• AC/DC Plug-in with Battery Backup and Digital Display of CO Concentration
• AC/DC Plug-in with Battery Backup
• AC/DC Plug-in
• Battery Powered
• Combination Smoke and CO Alarms
• Combination Natural Gas, Propane Gas ; CO Gas Alarm

What should you do when a CO alarm sounds?

1. Operate the Test/Silence button.
2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911.
3. 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. Do not reenter the premises, or move away from the open door or window until the emergency services responder has arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition.
4. After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately.
5. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician, and consult the manufacturers’ instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence.

Per ANSI/UL 2034

Disaster Preparedness and Carbon Monoxide PoisoningAt the onset of hurricane season, it’s important for consumers to remember the proper safety precautions to take in the event of a power outage, as several dangers – including accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning – arise when electricity is lost.

During power outages, many consumers turn to various sources of alternative power and cooking as a temporary solution. From gas-powered generators to gas grills to wood and charcoal, households look for ways to continue their daily lives during a loss of power. Unfortunately, the incorrect use of many of these products can result in tragic consequences. For example, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that more than 28 people died from accidental CO poisoning during the 2005 hurricane season as a direct result of portable generator use. The following safety tips will help families avoid CO and other dangers associated with power outages:

• Never run a generator indoors or in a poorly ventilated area such as a garage, basement or porch, and use the appropriate-size power cords to carry the electric load.
• Install a minimum of one battery-operated CO alarm (or AC-powered alarm with battery backup) outside each sleeping area, and for maximum protection install at least one CO alarm on each level of the home.
• Ensure that CO alarms have working batteries installed.
• Never burn charcoal or other outdoor cooking appliances indoors or in the garage.

Extra Guidelines to Help Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) PoisoningA national survey reveals nearly three quarters of Americans think carbon monoxide (CO) can be “very dangerous” in the home, and their fears are warranted. CO is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in the United States, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Often referred to as the silent killer because one can’t see, smell or taste it, CO is a by-product of combustion produced by anything that burns fuel, such as gas furnaces, water heaters, barbeque grills, wood-burning fireplaces, stoves, alternative power sources and autos. Exposure to CO causes many flu-like symptoms and can be fatal. That’s why it’s so critical for consumers to identify potential dangers and take measures to help protect themselves and their families against this serious threat. First Alert, a leading manufacturer of home safety products including CO alarms, recommends following these guidelines:

• Have fuel-burning heating equipment and chimneys inspected by a qualified professional every year before cold weather arrives. During the heating season, clear filters and filtering systems of dust and dirt.
• Be sure to open the flue for adequate ventilation when using a fireplace.
• Inspect the pilot lights on natural gas appliances to ensure that the flame is blue. When a flame is mostly yellow in color, it likely is producing CO.
• Clean out the lint and debris that may build up in the clothes dryer vent which leads to the outside of the house.
• Only use generators in a well-ventilated location outdoors away from windows, doors and vent openings.
• Use barbecue grills only outside and never indoors or in the garage.
• Never leave an auto running in a garage, even for a couple of minutes and not even if the overhead garage door is open.
• Install a CO alarm outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement, as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association. Ensure that the alarms are plugged all the way in the outlet or, if battery operated, have working batteries installed. For better protection go a step further and install CO alarms inside each sleeping area.
• First Alert recommends replacing CO alarms no later than every 5 years.

 

First Alert CO605 Carbon Monoxide Plug-In Alarm with Battery Backup

 

Technical Details

• 120-volt AC plug-in carbon monoxide alarm with battery back-up
• Uses electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor--the most accurate technology available
• Simple to use silence/test button
• Low battery warning; end-of-life timer
• Includes 2 AA batteries; 7 year limited warranty

Costumer Reviews

I really like this CO Detector. Don't confuse this with a model that only works on battery power or A/C power. This one runs on A/C power until your power goes out and then runs on battery power. This is necessary. Say your power goes out and someone stupidly turns on a gas heater in your house. The detector will go off when the CO level rises. If your detector only runs on A/C power, you'd be toast. For your sake and your kids sake, by a CO detector that runs on both A/C and battery power. I've had this for a year with no problems.

There is a review of this product (or its update, a CO606) on youtube. Search for 'real world test first alert carbon monoxide detector.' (Not in quotes. It's the video with the guy holding the unit over a trash can.) Bottom line: per the manufacturer, the unit can take up to 15 minutes to alarm, even at extreme CO levels. You may be put to sleep by CO by then. If Amazon will carry it, it appears the NSI3000 is a better product for an instant alarm of high CO levels.

 

First Alert CO605 Carbon Monoxide Plug-In Alarm with Battery Backup