Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector Installation Requirements

How to Install Carbon Monoxide Detector

1. Read the manufacturer’s installation manual carefully.

2. Choose a drill bit that’s a little bit smaller than the wall anchors.

3. Mark the screw holes of the mounting base.

4. Tap the screw anchors into the wall with a hammer.

5. Put the screws in the wall.

6. Line up the mounting base with the screws.

7. According to the CO detector’s user manual, connect the wires or install the batteries (Follow the CO type)

8. Screw the CO detector into the screws.

9. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver.

10. Mount the alarm onto its base.

Maintain Carbon Monoxide Detector

After installing the carbon monoxide detector, you should do some maintenance keep it normal.

1. Test the carbon monoxide detector at least once a month. Most of them just need to press a button to test the alarm and the battery.

2. Replace the battery every 6 months even if you don’t hear the warning beep. If you are using a lithium-ion battery, replace the battery every 10 years.

3. Vacuum every detector once a year to clean the dust or particles in it.

4. Check the date of manufacture of each device regularly and replace them when expired