Troubleshooting
If
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The CO alarm beeps for no
Follow the detailed instructions in What to do when the
apparent reason.
alarm sounds section. If there are still problems:
Ensure there are no fuel burning appliances in the vicinity
which could be leaking CO gas (e.g. even from next door).
Ensure there are no fumes in the area (e.g. paint, thinners,
hair spray, chemical cleaners, aerosol sprays, damp proofing
done with and aqueous emulsion such as amino functional
siloxane and alkylalkoxysilane.
Ensure there is no outdoor source of CO in the vicinity (e.g.
a car with engine running, heavy traffic, heavy air pollution,
barbecue fumes etc.).
Ensure there is no source of hydrogen such as batteries being
charged (e.g. on boats or in Uninterruptable Power Supplies
(UPS)).
Ensure there is not excessive smoke or fumes from pipes,
especially those that use coal or charcoal.
Press the test/hush button to silence the alarm.
If the unit continues to sound it is possibly defective and
should be replaced.
The Visit receiver is triggered
There is probably another Visit system nearby that triggers
for no apparent reason.
yours. Change the radio key on all units, see Changing the
radio key.
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If
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Nothing happens when I
Check that the unit is secured correctly on the mounting plate.
press the CO alarm test/
Wait 15 s before testing again by pushing the test/hush button.
hush button.
Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. Replace batteries.
Check the age of the alarm, see the "replace by" label on the unit.
The CO alarm beeps when I
Check the Visit receiver batteries and connections.
press the test/hush button,
Move the receiver closer to the alarm to make sure it's within range.
but the receiver is not
Check that the units are set to the same radio key, see
responding.
Changing the radio key.
Tamper proofing the alarm
The alarm can be made resistant to unauthorized removal. Proceed as follows:
1 Break off the small pillar on the base.
2 To remove the alarm once installed, it is now necessary to use a small screwdriver, to release
the catch. Push the catch towards the ceiling and then twist off the alarm.
3 If necessary, it is possible to further secure or tamperproof the alarm by using a No.2 or
No.4 3/32" to 7/64" (2 to 3mm) diameter - not supplied self-tapping screw 1/4" to 5/16" (6 to
8mm) long to firmly lock the alarm and its mounting plate together.
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