How long is the End of Life timer for a First Alert CO606 dated 2008 Jun 26?
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Hard to say. My first one lasted 5 years. It was plugged into an outlet, and I only changed the battery once during those 5 years. When the device starts "chirping", it is time for a new device. The instruction talks about this sound and what this means. Always remember to test your device periodically to make sure it is fully functional. A few second a couple times a year to test is worth the peace of mind from potential CO poisoning.
1426691
You'll find the mnfc. date on the inside of the unit. The unit will be good for five yrs from that date. My last one lived for almost seven yrs. before needing replacement.
1530497
Mine last at least 6 months, but a couple have lasted close to a year. It depends on the battery, weather, and how much traffic you have to trigger the alarm. The lithium 9 volt batteries do not work correctly because the voltage is too high and it causes lots of false alarms. Hope this helps.
676539
Assuming about 10 minutes per day of "On Time". It should last about 2 weeks, or a little more. Globalcom 888-636-0707
1068010
On the back of the AC plug is a dial set with a flat head slot from 1 minute up to XX minutes. Set at any of the few preset time periods.Without any further movement in the zone of the detector the AC receptacle will be closed (on) for that length of time. IF movement in the zone is detected before the selected time expires, the timer will be reset again to the selected and set time.
1056261
These things have a 5 year warranty and a 7 year lifetime. The ERR code likely means that the 7 years is up. Trace amounts of carbon monoxide can build up in the detector and render it ineffective, so the entire unit should be replaced after 7 years. Was it previously used before your two years? Check the manufacture date on the back.
242484
I purchased an earlier version of this detector in 2008 and yesterday it began the 3-chirp per minute "end of life" warning. Once I checked the manufacturing date on the unit it became obvious why it was chirping. Planned obsolesce, some might say, but if the detection system is only good for a limited time then this is a good thing. I just purchased this CO615 to replace it. By the way, the 3 chirps come very quick together (at least on my old unit) - it would be easy to mistake it for a low battery chirp, which I thought at first.
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Battery. Here is notes directly from manufacturer Provides 10-year sealed lithium battery and digital display. Never Change a Battery. CO Alarm Lasts 10 Years. LED Lights - Green for normal operation, Red for alarm, Amber for Error. Digital Display - Displays the level of carbon monoxide the unit is sensing. The unit updates this reading every 15 seconds. Peak Level Memory - Displays the highest CO concentration measured since the last reset. Test/Reset -Tests CO alarm circuit operation and allows you to immediately silence the alarm. 10-Year Sealed-in Lithium Batteries -Unit will continue to operate for 10 years. Alerts user to replace unit after 10 years of operation. Part Number - 21010075 Battery. Here is notes directly from manufacturer Provides 10-year sealed lithium battery and digital display. Never Change a Battery. CO Alarm Lasts 10 Years. LED Lights - Green for normal operation, Red for alarm, Amber for Error. Digital Display - Displays the level of carbon monoxide the unit is sensing. The unit updates this reading every 15 seconds. Peak Level Memory - Displays the highest CO concentration measured since the last reset. Test/Reset -Tests CO alarm circuit operation and allows you to immediately silence the alarm. 10-Year... » Read More Battery. Here is notes directly from manufacturer Provides 10-year sealed lithium battery and digital display. Never Change a Battery. CO Alarm Lasts 10 Years. LED Lights - Green for normal operation, Red for alarm, Amber for Error. Digital Display - Displays the level of carbon monoxide the unit is sensing. The unit updates this reading every 15 seconds. Peak Level Memory - Displays the highest CO concentration measured since the last reset. Test/Reset -Tests CO alarm circuit operation and allows you to immediately silence the alarm. 10-Year Sealed-in Lithium Batteries -Unit will continue to operate for 10 years. Alerts user to replace unit after 10 years of operation. Part Number - 21010075 « Show Less
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Typically there is at least three to six months plus window on the expiration from time of arrival
1542624
I didn't see anything in the manual that it would provide an alert. No failure yet, so I can't say from personal experience.
1705574
The short answer is "Yes." The longer answer is that the CO sensors slowly deteriorate with time and so there is (was?) an industry standard that has devices shut themselves down after a fixed period of several years and signal the need for replacement. It's a safety measure.
96453
Ridiculously often: every 9-12 months. Design flaw in my view, as the 9v models used to last 4-6 years. This newer AA model seems designed to sell batteries, which is unethical engineering. Does First Alert have corporate ties to a battery co?
1840825
I'm not sure but it may be the same as the 180 seconds when the panic button is pushed.
104693
I am sorry, I don't know. You will have to look up Orbit ... in google to see if that information is available. For me, this is a very good timer and I have had no problems with three of them for over 3 years. That's good enough for me.
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From the manual... CO displays from 30 to 999 pm. Alarms at 70 ppm within 60 minutes, 150 ppm 10 - 50 minutes, 400 ppm 4-15 minutes. For methane displays "GAS" . Will alarm before gas reaches 25% of lower explosive limit.
1605291
UL standard: at 70 ppm, must alarm between 60 and 240 minutes. Below 70, may never alarm.
1037647
The units I received were dated 5/2013. I received them 7/2013. The vendor guaranteed that they would be fresh units and they were. The ones they replaced were close to 10 years old. The smoke component was still active, but the CO wasn't. The CO function can wear out any time after seven years.