How to use the Firex Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

How to use the Firex Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

[@Mattybot3000]

Great informative video! Just got one today because I put in a water heater and want to make sure it's not leaking any gas.

[@TomLeeman]

Excellent idea I have a gas stove at my house so that’s the thing I worry about. Good luck. Stay safe and thanks for watching.

[@cucamaliqi9621]

Just installed mine. Came here to make sure I did everything right. By the way, user guide says: “do not install within 5 ft. of cooking appliances to prevent nuisance alarms” :)

[@TomLeeman]

Yeah, I put mine in a little bit too close

[@francoisbelangerboisclair]

@@TomLeeman Was to write the same comment. Kidde state a minimum of 5 ft. But recommend actually 15 ft or more. I set mine as around 20 ft from the natural gas fireplace up from the ground on a small table. If you use a propane tank, it should be low to the ground to the more effective.

[@ego6342]

It's a good way to test to see if it works tho

[@e79422]

People like you make the world easier. Thanks!

[@TomLeeman]

Thanks for those kind words I appreciate it

[@ava32]

Thanks. Your video was very helpful.

[@TomLeeman]

You're welcome!

[@msdsmotivationalmoment2942]

Thank you SO much! Your video helped me resolve how to access the battery. Much appreciated!!

[@TomLeeman]

You are welcome

[@Ssuky86]

that 216 that appears at the beginning is normal

[@eBaycave]

Straight to the point love it

[@TomLeeman]

Thanks and have a happy holiday

[@TomLeeman]

Thanks and have a happy holiday

[@BruceConsidine]

Was looking for carbon monoxide codes.

[@TomLeeman]

It’s been a while since I made this I would have to do some research on that

[@TomLeeman]

Good luck thank you for watching

[@hl1448]

Thanks for sharing, I couldn’t figure out how to get the battery to stay in place.😅 I didn’t realize it ‘snapped’ onto the wiring. You saved the day, sir!!! 👍

[@TomLeeman]

Glad I could help

[@hardworker1957]

CO is Carbon monoxide. CO2 is carbon dioxide. This instrument detects CO (carbon monoxide).

[@TomLeeman]

You are correct, sir

[@quickkpaws]

@hardworker1957, The unit he has detects carbon monoxide AND gas leaks.

[@Ssuky86]

I keep getting gas 215 every time I press the test-reset button. What does that mean?

[@TomLeeman]

That’s a good question I have to do some research on that one

[@luimobilefixes5279]

That's normal. a number above 200 and Gas shows when you press reset.

[@TomLeeman]

@@luimobilefixes5279 thanks for that info because he

[@jasongarcia5697]

I installed mine yesterday and it went off in the middle of the night with a 999 reading. Shouldn't be I be dead? Am I dead?

[@TomLeeman]

I don’t know I hope that it’s kind of weird might have to take it back and get a different one

[@tooneboone3869]

Maybe not completely dead ; just feeling like it by being up all night!!!

[@MissBe737]

Have your local power company come over to test for carbon monoxide and or gas. I love in MI and they will come for free to test for them

[@SamBreitenbach-ej7cb]

Will the alarm beep if you unplug it and plug it back in if it didnt detect a gas leak or monoxide?

[@TomLeeman]

I’m not quite sure you could try and see just to test it out. I don’t have this one anymore. Good luck thanks for watching.

[@SamBreitenbach-ej7cb]

@@TomLeeman i see

[@CODACAIN76]

What does this (Lb) means after plugging it up?

[@drewready3344]

low battery is my guess

[@JumpingFencesbyMsLaura]

Thank you!

[@TomLeeman]

You're welcome!

[@rayrunn]

Can I plug mine in without a battery inside?

[@TomLeeman]

I think you need the batteries

[@rayrunn]

Thank you so much Tom! I hope you have a wonderful day!

[@Sylvestershows]

It will chirp unless you put the battery into it

[@barbarawubker7889]

What if err comes on after batttery is changed.

[@TomLeeman]

Check the batteries and make sure that they’re charged. I have a little battery tester that I use.

[@rf5101]

What does it mean if the screen has no zero but only a blinking dot?

[@TomLeeman]

Good question I’ll have to do some research. You may have to reset it.

[@Sylvestershows]

Means it's on battery backup, plugging it in will resolve this.

[@coma5553]

It was plugged into wall outlet when this screen glitch occured. I own two of these detectors & have switched them from each other's location outlet but just the one unit had this problem.

[@Sylvestershows]

@@coma5553 is the outlet receiving power? Have you tried to put the working alarm where the seemingly faulty one is?

[@coma5553]

The outlet is fine & I've moved it to another location & installed a new one in it's old location

[@BlackPanther-tt1vu]

Do you need to replace this unit very 5 years or will it continue to function properly

[@TomLeeman]

That’s a great question I would have to research it a little bit to find out

[@JesusisKing03]

It says it needs to be replaced every 7 years and it will start beeping letting you know it needs replacement

[@haashk]

does it ever stop beeping???

[@TomLeeman]

You may have some gas for carbon monoxide above the level that should be

[@robertrose3068]

I wish they made these Wifi capable

[@TomLeeman]

I’m sure they have one that’s like that

[@jaybreezy9927]

Do I put one in every room or what?

[@TomLeeman]

Do you have a gas furnace? If you do, you could do that they’re 50 bucks though each I don’t know if you need to maybe the bedroom where you sleep in the kitchen if you have a gas stove

[@Tukis2000]

I just set mine up, it’s just a dot blinking . What does that mean 😮

[@rf5101]

​ did you figure out what it means? Mines doing the same thing

[@metalheadami123]

What does the number 97 mean? I’ve read online that it can mean error but idk if it’s right?

[@TomLeeman]

I have to do some research on that one and find out thanks for watching

[@azamalimov8047]

It's mean low battery. If you look at upside down It's LB low battery

[@betocamacho1955]

People: better read the included instructions than listen this guy to make sure you do the right thing, he can’t even open the battery compartment since he was pushing to the wrong direction. Don’t waste your time like I did

[@TomLeeman]

Thanks for the wonderful notes and kind words and thanks for watching

[@aedancael1717]

So not helpful

[@TomLeeman]

Sorry