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David M

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While I am awaiting a reply from Xintex.....

Is there a way to test my new CO detector besides the test button without damaging it. I purchased a Xintex/Fireboy Model CMD-4MR-RLY with the generator shut down relay. The unit does everything the manual says it should when I test it by depressing the test button. The gennie does not shut down when the unit is going through its test sequence. I can't find in the literature that came with the unit nor online if the gennie is supposed to shut down or not.

TIA
 
David,
I just recently had my Xintex CO detector re-certified by them through their program due to the age of the product. It took over 3 weeks and I had to follow up with them a number of times. Finally, after my last call they said the unit did not pass their certification and they would be happy to sell me a new one at 50% off retail. I am a little curious if this is their normal motive or did it really fail. The until still test correctly when you hit the test button on the side. If you do send it in make sure you get a RMA number from them so it's in their system, copy the serial number down so you know you are getting your same unit back.
 
I'm with bobalong. Also, it may be worth stopping in at your local firehouse and inquiring there.
 
Joey -
I sent a unit to them two years ago, took about 4 weeks to get back. As for 'failing recert', I can't speak to it - perhaps your model is no longer in production (or stock).

As for making sure you get the same unit back, who cares??? IMHO, as long as it works when you get it back, and is still under their recert program - besides, if there's been a hardware upgrade/revision (model 2.0, for example) I'd rather have that version. In fact, I'm pretty sure that I didn't get my original unit back when I sent mine in, but it fit in the case, in the exising mount, and fired-up just fine.

David - never tested my units, other than: with the test button; disconnecting power (and checking the beeps and lights); and, the occasional 'operational test' were the tailgate affect proves true ("yes, kids, CLOSE the hatch when underway and the canvas is up!!!").
 
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http://inspectusa.com/alarm-test-aerosol-check-used-testing-carbon-monoxide-detectors-p-1279.html
 
Originally posted by rawidman

Thanks all.

Ron: That is exactly what I was looking for. Guess I did not Google the right combination of words.

LRT: I shall check with the local firehouse and USCG Aux as well to see what their take is on reality checks.

bobalong: I tried that. However the unit did not respond. I "think" it is because of the rapid appearance and disappearance the unit chalked it up to a fluke and did not register a false positive.

Thanks again. I'll pass on the results when I complete the test.
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I saw a TV program that said CO deyectors only last five years. Also heard that silicone sealants and some adhesives destroy CO detectors.They say the best are from First Alert.
 
you need marine versions of detectors and I think various sprays such as furniture polish or air fresheners can kill them
 
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Originally posted by KiDa

Ron: That is exactly what I was looking for. Guess I did not Google the right combination of words.
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What did we do before Al Gore invented the Internet?

Part of my job well before I retired involved testing installed smoke detectors in public schools. I had spray cans similar to the above but for testing smoke detectors.

It was a PITA to unhook a stepladder from the truck and carry it into a school and up a couple flights of stairs to test a detector so I rigged a can of spray onto a long pole with a lever to operate the button and a string to operate the lever.
 
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