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Carbon Monoxide Fire Alarms
Carbon monoxide (CO) is the number one cause of poisoning death in America. It is an odorless, invisible, and extremely dangerous gas, which can be given off by the most common appliances in your home or even a car in an attached garage. The good news is that First Alert offers protection and prevention through our selection of carbon monoxide alarms. We provide our carbon monoxide detector technology because we want to help protect what matters most to you!
Many local building codes now require CO alarms when a home uses gas or oil, or has a fireplace. CO alarms are also powered by household current (ac), a battery, or ac with a battery. Most CO comes from equipment that will not be working during a power outage so plug-in units are good. But if you might heat your home with a fireplace, wood stove, or kerosene heater when the power is out, you may want to use a battery-powered alarm. The sensor element in some CO alarms must be replaced regularly. Consider the cost of the replacement element in making your selection.
Carbon monoxide poisoning kills 1,500 people each year – and another 10,000 a year seek medical attention for carbon monoxide poisoning. With seven out of eight homes containing some threat of carbon monoxide poisoning, integrating monitored carbon monoxide detectors into your home security system is a smart move.
Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, CO can kill you before you are aware it is in your home. At lower levels of exposure, this “silent intruder” causes mild effects that are often mistaken for the flu. These symptoms include headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea and fatigue.
The detector consists of an electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor assembly coupled with a wireless transmitter. The transmitter can send alarm, trouble, end-of-life, tamper and low battery condition messages to the alarm panel.
Below are the types of CO Alarms we use :
5800CO Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector with Built-in Wireless Transmitter
5800COA Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector with Built-in Wireless Transmitter – ULC Listed
The 5800CO is a 3V battery powered wireless carbon monoxide (CO) detector intended for use with Guardian alarm systems that support 5800 Series wireless devices. It provides early warning when its electrochemical sensing technology measures carbon monoxide levels in the air. The 5800CO is specifically designed for system operation and is fully listed to UL 2075 as a system supervised detector.* It contains a piezoelectric horn which generates the ANSI S3.41 temporal 4 pattern in an alarm condition.
The detector consists of an electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor assembly coupled with a wireless transmitter. The transmitter can send alarm, trouble, end-of-life, tamper and low battery condition messages to the alarm panel.
Since there are no holes to drill or wires to run, you can preserve the beauty of the home or building while protecting its occupants from harmful carbon monoxide gas. The 5800CO is an ideal carbon monoxide detector for difficult to wire locations, applications where room aesthetics are critical or where hazardous materials exist.
The 5800CO is designed to warn the end-user well before the CO reaches a fatal level. The detector’s CO sensitivity is evaluated to UL 2034.
Key Features:
Electrochemical Sensing Technology – Electrochemical detectors are the newest, most refined CO detectors available and provide the most accurate measurement of CO concentration obtainable. They can take readings from low levels that may be hazardous over long periods of time to high concentrations that present an immediate danger.
Local Sounder – A built-in piezoelectric horn generates the ANSI S3.41 temporal 4 pattern in an alarm condition. The local sounder will also alert the end-user of other conditions such as low battery, detector trouble and end-of-life.
LED Status Indicators – Dual LEDs provide local visual indication of the detector’s status–including normal operation, alarm, low battery, trouble and end-of-life.
End of Life Timer – When the detector has reached the end of its life, the detector will send a trouble signal to the panel. This indicates that the CO sensor inside the detector has passed the end of its life and the detector needs to be replaced. The detector’s lifespan is approximately six years from the date of manufacture.
Full Supervision – The 5800CO is fully supervised to monitor for low battery, case tamper and trouble conditions.
Test/Hush Button – This dual purpose button allows the end-user to perform periodic testing of the detector. In the event of a CO alarm, this button will silence the local sounder alarm for a five minute period. Note: the Hush feature will not operate at levels above 350 ppm (parts per million) carbon monoxide.
Versatile Mounting – Whether you choose to affix the detector to the ceiling or a wall, mounting is made simple with the enclosed hardware. The mounting base has large mounting ports, which accommodate drywall anchors for easy surface mounting.
Tamper Protection and Tamper Resistant Element – The detector has a built-in tamper switch that can communicate back to the control panel in the event it is removed from the base. For an added level of security, the detector also includes a tamper resistant element that prevents removal from the base without the use of a tool.
Carbon Monoxide Detector FAQs
What is Carbon Monoxide and How Can it Harm Consumers?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, tasteless and highly toxic gas that is produced when fuels such as wood, gasoline, charcoal and oil are burned with insufficient air. The majority of residential and commercial fatalities caused from these fuels come from heating systems, engine powered tools and charcoal grills. Carbon monoxide is harmful when inhaled because it displaces oxygen in the blood and deprives the heart, brain and other vital organs of oxygen. Large amounts of CO can overcome a person in minutes without warning—causing them to lose consciousness and suffocate.
How at Risk are you without a Carbon Monoxide Alarm System?
Both old and new homes alike contain potential sources of CO. While some older homes may be at risk due to malfunctioning appliances and faulty ventilation, new houses designed to be energy efficient may be at even greater risk.
Some potential sources of carbon monoxide poisoning:
• Gas/Oil Furnace
Gas/Kerosene Heaters
• Gas Water Heater/Appliances
• Cigarette Smoke
• Wood/Gas Fireplace
• Clogged Chimney
• Car Garage
What Solutions do Carbon Monoxide Alarm Systems Provide?
Guardian offers carbon monoxide detection solutions that provide true peace of mind. You won’t have to worry about the “what ifs”:
• What if my plug-in detector isn’t working?
• What if I don’t hear the alarm?
• What if I’m not home when the alarm goes off?
• What if I didn’t install the over-the-counter detector properly?
We are there all day, every day. If your carbon monoxide detector stops working a signal notifies us, if an alarm is triggered we respond immediately…there is nothing for you to do, but sit back and relax. Enjoy life. We’ve got you covered.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, tasteless and highly toxic gas. It is Produced when fuel-burning devices such as heating systems, grills and ovens Malfunction and/or are not properly vented.
What should be done if an alarm sounds?
EVACUATE and call 911. Make certain to account for everyone. Let the Fire Department determine if there is Carbon Monoxide in the home. If there is no CO present, follow directions supplied with the alarm.
How can carbon monoxide harm you?
Carbon monoxide is harmful when inhaled because it displaces oxygen in the blood
And deprives the heart, brain and other vital organs of oxygen. Large amounts of
CO can overcome a person in minutes without warning—causing them to lose
Consciousness and suffocate
What is the 5800CO Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector?
The 5800CO is a battery powered wireless carbon monoxide detector, fully
listed to UL 2075* as a system monitored detector. The detector consists of
An electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor assembly coupled to a wireless
transmitter. The transmitter can send alarm, trouble, end-of-life, tamper and
Low battery condition messages to the system’s receiver.
How do electrochemical detectors compare with other detectors?
Electrochemical detectors are the newest, most refined CO detectors available. They
take the most accurate readings of CO concentrations, including low levels of CO that
may be hazardous over long periods of time to high concentrations that present an
immediate danger.
What is the lifespan of the 5800CO?
The electrochemical sensor operates full-strength for approximately six years. The
5800CO’s built-in end-of-life timer will notify residents when the detector needs to
be replaced.
Where should CO detectors be installed?
CO is slightly lighter than air and when heated by a fuel-burning source, the lighter
weight and warm temperature of the CO causes it to quickly rise to the ceiling and mix
freely with the air. Therefore, in compliance with NFPA requirements, Guardian
recommends installing the 5800CO:
_ Within 10 feet of all sleeping areas
_ Inside the bedroom if it contains a fuel-burning appliance
_ On every floor of the home or building
_ In the vicinity of flame-fueled appliances, but no closer than 10 feet
_ At least as high as the light switch and six inches from the ceiling if mounted on a wall
_ At least twelve inches from the wall if mounted on a ceiling
_ Away from vents and the reach of children and pets
What are the benefits of a monitored CO detector?
CO detectors monitored by a central station provide extra protection and peace of
mind when:
• The residence is empty
• Residents are at home sleeping
• Pets, children and the elderly are alone
• Residents are already suffering from the effects of CO
• Detector circuitry ceases to function properly
Are CO detectors required by law?
There has been a significant increase in the requirement of CO detectors over the last
few years. Many states and localities now require them. In 2005, NFPA 720 was
changed from a recommended practice to an installation standard. Since then, the
number of states requiring carbon monoxide detection has more than doubled and
this trend is expected to grow.