CO Experts 2016 Low Level CO Monitor, Portable or Wall Mount
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Monitor low-level carbon monoxide in your home. The CO Experts Home Safety PRO-10, model 2016-10, displays current carbon monoxide concentrations from 7 to 50 ppm and provides audible warnings beginning at 10 ppm. Above 50 ppm, the display reads High.
A supplemental monitor for your home: use it alongside the listed CO alarms required for your installation. It is not UL 2034 or CSA 6.19 listed and does not replace a code-required alarm.
Why Choose the PRO-10?
- Low-level numeric readout: view detected CO within the documented 7-50 ppm range.
- Low-level audible warning: a 10 ppm starting alarm point complements your required alarms.
- Flexible placement: use the included stand or wall-mount accessories in a suitable indoor location.
- Exposure history: recall the highest reading from the preceding 24 hours.
Is This the Right CO Monitor for You?
Choose the PRO-10 when your priority is low-level CO information and a portable tabletop or wall-mounted monitor. If you need an alarm for building-code compliance, select an appropriately listed alarm and confirm the installation requirements locally. Many buyers use a supplemental monitor alongside that required alarm.
When comparing low-level monitors, compare the displayed range, the starting audible-warning concentration, alarm behavior, mounting method and replacement interval. A display threshold is not an alarm threshold, and a beep repetition interval is not a time-to-alarm specification.
Display and Audible Warning Levels
- 10–24 ppm: Four beeps once per minute
- 25–34 ppm: Four beeps once per minute
- 35–50 ppm: Four beeps twice per minute
- Above 50 ppm / High: Four beeps three times per minute
The monitor also has manual and automatic silence functions. Automatic silence begins after four minutes of an unsilenced alarm; silence duration depends on the CO range. See the owner's manual for the full behavior and response instructions. Do not interpret silence as evidence that CO has cleared.
How Many Do You Need?
Short answer: this monitor adds to, and does not replace, the listed CO alarms your home needs (one outside each sleeping area and one on every level). If you have only one, put it in an occupied bedroom or the hallway within 10 feet of all bedrooms. CO Experts recommends one on each level for the earliest warning.
Typical homes:
- Single-story home, bedrooms down one hallway: 1
- Single-story home, bedrooms at opposite ends: 2
- Two-story home, bedrooms upstairs: 2 (upstairs hallway plus main level)
- Two-story home with a finished basement: 3
Add one inside any bedroom where someone sleeps with the door closed.
What the Manufacturers, Codes and Health Guidelines Say
| Defender (manufacturer) | At least one outside each sleeping area and one on every level of the home. Add one inside any bedroom where someone sleeps with the door closed. For the most complete coverage, Defender recommends detection in all rooms and areas of the home. |
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| CO Experts (manufacturer) | If you have only one, install it in an occupied bedroom or in the hallway within 10 feet of all bedrooms. Recommends at least one low-level monitor on each level of the home. |
| International Residential Code (IRC R315) | Required in homes with a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage. Install outside each separate sleeping area, near the bedrooms, and inside any bedroom that contains a fuel-burning appliance. |
| NFPA 72 (formerly NFPA 720) | Outside each sleeping area near the bedrooms, and on every occupiable level of the home, including basements. |
| U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | On each level of the home and outside sleeping areas. |
| UL 2034 | A product standard, not a placement rule. It sets how long a listed alarm waits before sounding: 70 ppm within 1 to 4 hours, 150 ppm within 10 to 50 minutes, 400 ppm within 4 to 15 minutes. |
| World Health Organization | Does not address placement. Its indoor air guidelines set exposure limits of about 9 ppm averaged over 8 hours and about 3.5 ppm over 24 hours, well below the levels that make a standard alarm sound. |
Bottom line: Every source agrees on the core: near the bedrooms and on every level. State and local codes can add requirements, such as hardwired or interconnected alarms in new construction, so check yours before you install.
Placement tips (CO Experts): mount at eye level in a spot you see often. Keep it at least 6 feet from fuel-burning appliances, 4 feet from air vents and ceiling fans, and 2 feet from inside corners. Never install outdoors or in an unheated area.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer model: 2016-10 / Home Safety PRO-10
- Numeric current CO display: 7–50 ppm; High above 50 ppm
- Lowest audible alarm point: 10 ppm
- Power: Sealed, non-replaceable lithium battery
- Intended use: Supplemental indoor residential CO monitoring
- Mounting: Tabletop stand or wall mounting
- Color: White
- Sensor: Electrochemical
- Audible alarm: 85 dB at 10 feet
- Operating conditions: 32-104 F (0-40 C); 30-90% relative humidity
- Normal service life: Five years of powered use; end-of-life notification
- Limited manufacturer warranty: Three years from authorized purchase, capped at five years from manufacture; subject to terms
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the PRO-10 alarm at 7 ppm?
No. Seven ppm is the beginning of its numeric display range. Audible warnings begin at 10 ppm.
Does it measure carbon monoxide in my blood?
No. The COHb screen is an estimate for a typical adult based on exposure, not a blood measurement or medical diagnosis.
Can I use it outdoors or in a garage?
It is intended for suitable indoor residential conditions. Consult the manual before choosing any portable-use location; avoid environments outside its permitted conditions.
When should I replace the PRO-10?
The current manual specifies five years of normal powered use and an end-of-life notification. Replace the unit when that notification appears, or sooner if a fault requires replacement. Follow the supplied manual for testing and maintenance.
Does it replace my required CO alarm?
No. Keep the appropriately listed alarms required for your property. This supplemental monitor does not satisfy a requirement for a listed alarm.
Manual and Support
CO Experts PRO-10 / 2016-10 owner's manual | Manufacturer questions and answers