BRK electronic CO400 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

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BATTERY OPERATED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

oduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

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Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

our CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

How Y

Understanding Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Where to Install CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

e CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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How to Install Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If the Alarm Signal Sounds

Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Testing and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

eekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

W Regular Maintenance

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What is CO? Symptoms of CO Poisoning Finding the Sour How Can I Pr Potential Sour

Regulator General Limitations Of CO Alar

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Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

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INTRODUCTION

BASIC SAFETY INFORMA

Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating

• instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items.

THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to detect

• carbon monoxide fr to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.

This CO Alar

• It is NOT designed for marine use.

• This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor

The Silence Featur

•

• Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test

•

oblem. Always check your home for a potential pr

a CO pr

m. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.

any alar NEVER ignor

“If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for more information. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.

rectly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not working

cor

operly, it cannot alert you to a problem.

pr This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family

living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commer

or industrial standar

cial may make them more sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider using war carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. For additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician.

ning devices which provide audible and visual signals for

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. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.

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e your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms. Refer to

HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS

GENERAL INFORMA

This CO Alar

• Removing the batteries, or failure to replace them at the end of their

vice life, removes your protection.

ser

A CO Alarm measur quickly (if the heat exchanger on your furnace breaks, for example), or if CO is consistently present (a slow CO leak on a fuel-burning appliance).

This Carbon Monoxide Alarm features a permanently installed sensor and an 85 dB alarm hor horn.

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1 Open door here 2 Test/Silence Button 3 POWER/ALARM Light (RED)

m does not operate without working batteries.

es the CO levels in the air. It will alarm if CO levels rise

n. It also has a silence featur

TS OF YOUR CO ALARM

TION

ce of combustion. It is NOT designed

oved for use in single-family r

ds. Individuals with medical conditions that

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e to temporarily quiet the alarm

4 Battery Compartment 5 (Behind Cover) Alarm Horn: 85dB

audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit malfunction warning.

ect

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM

WELCOME

Horn chirps and light blinks once when batteries are first connected.

ALARM RECEIVING BA

Light flashes every minute. Horn is silent.

LOW BA

The light continues to flash (RED) and the horn also “chirps” once every minute. This war the batteries as soon as possible.

DURING TESTING

Light flashes Red in sync with the hor simulating a CO Alarm condition.

CO ALARM

Sensor has detected enough CO to trigger an alarm. Light flashes rapidly and hor Sounds” for details.

air. DO NOT move the CO Alarm!

CO ALARM REQUIRES SER

The light flashes (RED) and the horn sounds 3 quick “chirps” every minute. CO Alarm needs to be r

CHIRP

TTERY POWER

TTERY WARNING

ning should last for up to 30 days, but you should replace

n pattern

(4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps)

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4 beeps, pause)

m, move everyone to a source of fresh

VICE (MALFUNCTION SIGNAL)

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our CO Alarm

INSTALLATION

WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedr CO Alarms in each separate bedr

If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway

In a Single-level Home:

Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.

• For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet

• (6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.

In a Multi-level Home:

• Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.

• For added protection, install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the home.

• For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (6 meters) away fr

In Mobile Homes:

Install CO Alarms on inside walls ONLY. Uninsulated outside walls and

• roofs of mobile homes often transfer heat and cold from outdoors. The Alarm should be located at least 152 mm (6 inches) fr and at least 305 mm (12 inches) fr

WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED

DO NOT LOCATE THIS CO ALARM:

In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty or

•

• Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance.

•

• In direct sunlight.

eas.

easy ar

In extremely humid areas. This alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters)

om a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry

fr room, utility room or other source of high humidity.

In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚ F (38˚ C). These ar attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.

In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners,

esh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from

eaching the sensors.

r Outside the Mobile Home.

This CO Alar

•

apartment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways, or basements of multi-family buildings unless working CO Alar are also installed in each family living unit. CO Alarms in common areas may not be heard from inside individual family living units.

• This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete

detection systems in places which house many people, like hotels or dormitories, unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit.

DO NOT use this CO Alar

•

buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, or airplanes. This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and may not pr

m is designed for use inside a single-family home or

ovide adequate pr

ooms. For added protection, install additional

oom, and on every level of your home.

om the furnace or fuel burning heat source.

om all exterior walls

n vents.

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HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM

Read “Wher Befor

with this CO Alarm. On each label write in the phone number of your emergency r label near the CO Alarm, and the other label in the “fr plan to go if the alarm sounds.

INSTALLING THE AA BATTERIES

1. Flip the battery door down to open.

2. Install both AA batteries

TO MOUNT ON THE WALL

ools you will need:

1. Choose a location on the wall. Do not install the Alarm closer than 4”

2. Hold the mounting guide template against the wall, and make a mark

3. Use a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit to drill through the marks you made for the

4. Insert the plastic screw anchors into the mounting holes until they are

5. Insert the screws into the anchors until the screwhead is 1/8 inch (3 mm)

7. Test the CO Alarm as described in “Weekly Testing.”

e To Install Your CO Alarm” before starting.

e you start installation,

esponder (like 911) and a qualified appliance technician. Place one

(included) inside the battery compartment as indicated. Make sure the “+” and “–” ends of each battery ar aligned properly. A chirp will be issued.

Close the battery door.

(102 mm) fr

inside each keyhole wher the diagram below.

mounting holes.

flush with the wall. If necessary

away fr Slide the CO Alarm onto the screws until you feel it click into place.

om where the wall meets the ceiling.

om the wall.

find the pair of self-adhesive labels included

esh air” location you

pencil, drill with 3/16” or 5mm drill bit, flathead scr

ewdriver, hammer.

e you will drill your mounting hole as shown in

, tap them gently with a hammer.

IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS

Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other wor you must not ignor

e it!

IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:

Operate the Test/Silence button.

1. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the

2. number of your local emer

__________________________________________________________________ Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or window.

3. Do a head count to check that all persons ar enter the pr emer out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition.

4. After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period, r tigate for sour and inspect for pr tified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician, and consult the manufacturers’ instructions, or contact the manufacturers dir Make sur an attached garage or adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a qualified appliance technician her

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ms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of CO Alar

Alar for details.

emises, or move away fr

gency services responder has arrived, the premises have been aired

epeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to inves-

ces of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances,

oper operation of this equipment. If problems are iden-

ectly, for more information about CO safety and this equipment.

e that motor vehicles ar

If you hear the alar

DO NOT disconnect the batteries from the CO Alarm!

“ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”

move ever

USING THE SILENCE FEATURE

The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not

•

ect a CO problem. Always check your home for a potential

cor problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.

• NEVER remove the batteries from your CO Alarm to silence the

horn. Use the silence feature. Removing the batteries removes

otection! See “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for details on

your pr

esponding to an alar

The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm’s alarm

n while you corr

hor the alarm is silenced it will continue to monitor the air for CO.

When CO r 4 beeps, a pause, 4 beeps, etc. Press and hold the Test/Silence button until the horn is silent. The initial Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes.

NOTE: After initial 4-minute Silence cycle, the CO Alarm r CO levels and r ous—or start rising higher—the horn will start sounding again.

While the detector is silenced: If the CO Alarm...

Is silent for only 4 minutes, then starts sounding loudly—4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause

If the CO Alar

Remains silent after you pr

est/Silence button

the T

ect the problem—it will not correct a CO problem. While

eaches alarm levels the alarm will sound— r

esponds accordingly. If CO levels remain potentially danger-

m...

SILENCING THE LOW BA

This silence featur up to 8 hours. You can silence the low battery warning “chirp” by pressing the Test/Silence button. The LED will flash twice, acknowledging that the low battery silence feature has been activated.

After 8 hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume.

soon as possible; this unit will not operate without batter To deactivate this feature:

go into T unit sounds “chirp” once a minute.)

If you cannot silence the low battery warning, replace the batteries immediately

e can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for

est Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and

Press the Test/Silence button again. The unit will

Mounting Guide T

ds, when your CO Alarm sounds,

gency service here:

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om the open door or window until the

e not, and have not, been operating in

m horn and the Red light is flashing,

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CO levels ar dangerous.

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CO levels ar

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TESTING & MAINTENANCE

WEEKLY TESTING

Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test

• correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not working

operly, it cannot alert you to a problem.

pr DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding.

• Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away when horn starts sounding.

Push and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover until the LED flashes. The alarm horn will sound 4 beeps, a pause, then 4 beeps. The ALARM (RED) light will flash.

The alarm sequence should last 5-6 seconds. If it does not alarm, make sure

esh batteries are correctly installed, and test it again. If the unit still does not

eplace it immediately.

alarm, r

If the alarm does not test properly:

Make sure that fresh batteries are installed correctly.

1. Be sure the Alarm is clean and dust-free.

3. Install fresh AA batteries

DO NOT try fixing the Alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!

• If the CO Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty, please see "How to Obtain Warranty Service" in the Limited

arranty. Install a new CO Alarm immediately.

• The Test/Silence button is the only proper way to test the CO Alarm. NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause per and voids your war

*For a list of acceptable r

* and test the Alarm again.

ranty.

eplacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.”

manent damage

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

o keep the CO Alarm in good working order:

• Test it every week using the Test/Silence button.

• Vacuum the CO Alarm cover once a month, using the soft brush attachment. Never use water the unit. T

Replace the batteries when the CO Alarm “chirps” about every minute

• (the low battery war

The low battery war battery immediately to continue your pr

Choosing a r

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e acceptable as replacements: Energizer E91. These replacement batteries

e commonly available at local retail stores.

Use only the replacement batteries listed. The unit may not operate properly with other batteries. Never use r

ovide a constant char

DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays dir the CO Alar

manent damage.

per

Household cleaners, aer the sensor the room is well ventilated.

est the CO Alarm again after vacuuming.

eplacement battery:

Alarm requires two standard AA batteries. The following batteries

m. DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm. Doing so may cause

. When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm, make sure

, cleaners, or solvents, since these may damage

ning).

ning should last for 30 days, but you should replace the

ge.

osol chemicals, and other contaminants can af

otection.

echargeable batteries since they may not

ectly on or near

fect

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO

WHAT IS CO?

CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas pr

n completely

bur typically do not produce CO.

These fuels include: W

osene, and propane.

ker Common appliances ar

e improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly.

tained, ar CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient. “Air-tight” homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherpr can “trap” CO inside.

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SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING

These symptoms ar with ALL household members.

Mild Exposure:

Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (“flu-like” symptoms).

Medium Exposur

obbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.

Thr

eme Exposure:

Extr

Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause brain damage, death.

Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others, including people

diac or r

with car mothers, or elderly people can be mor CO. Members of sensitive populations should consult their doctors for advice on taking additional pr

e related to CO POISONING and should be discussed

espiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant

ecautions.

FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it dif to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO:

• House well ventilated before the investigator arrives. Problem caused by “backdrafting.”

•

• Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances.

Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be difficult to locate the source of CO.

to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or ser

HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY?

A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm befor for average, healthy adults.

A CO Alar

To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:

• Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves, and

• Test and maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually. Many local gas or

• Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances. Check appli-

• Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft hood

• Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.

• Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO is escaping

In addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read this manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to do if your CO Alarm sounds.

m is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.

nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for rust and corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can prevent proper air movement and cause backdrafting. Never “cap” or cover a chimney in any way that would block air flow.

oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for a nominal fee.

ances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the flame on the bur and pilot lights. The flame should be blue. A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present. Keep the blower door on the furnace closed. Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel-burning appliances. Make sure appliances are vented to the outside. Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on screen porches.

on an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on furnace heat exchangers.

into your home, open a window or a door. Opening windows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.

e carbon monoxide levels become threatening

oduced when fossil fuels do not

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coal, oil, natural gas, gasoline,

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Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater, gas or wood burning fireplace, gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer

Damaged or insufficient venting: corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger or clogged chimney opening.

oper use of appliance/device:

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an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch). Transient CO Problems: “transient” or on-again-off-again CO problems can

be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.

operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in

REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS

WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposur described below time (in minutes).

UL2034 Requir

• If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES.

• If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES.

• If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 60 and 240 MINUTES.

* Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH).

The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of 30 ppm for 30 days.

CO Alarms ar Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume it’

• An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect average, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches.

An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy

• adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.

This CO Alarm measur are extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach a certain minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm

e the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults.

befor

This CO Alar use in industrial applications wher Administration (OSHA) r must be met.

CO alarms may not waken all individuals.

waken to the sound of the CO alarm, or if ther with mobility limitations, make sur in the event of an emergency.

CO Alar

AA batteries to operate.

CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power systems:

sine wave inverters. Operating this Alarm with most battery-power (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or “quasi sine wave” inverters UPS type, please consult with the manufactur

This CO Alarm will not sense carbon monoxide that does not reach the sensor

in other ar reaches the CO Alarm. For this reason, if bedroom doors are usually closed at night, we r hallway between them.

CO Alar

a CO Alarm on the second level, near the bedr basement. For this r Complete coverage is r home.

PROBLEM... THIS MEANS... YOU SHOULD...

The light continues to flash (RED) and the hor “chirps” once every minute.

The light flashes (RED) and the horn sounds 3 quick “chirps” every minute.

CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you press the Test/Silence button.

CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high levels of CO ar

*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see “Page 4: Regular Maintenance.”

If you have any questions that cannot be answer

BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") the maker of BRK®brand and First Alert®brand products, warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or r be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.

This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage r voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.

BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states,

ovinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so

pr the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary fr state, or province to province.

How to Obtain Warranty Service:

vice:

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1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist in serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling. For Warranty Service return to: 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906

Battery:BRK Brands, Inc. makes no warranty

respect to battery.

Date Purchased: _______________Where Purchased: ___________________

Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Y

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This CO Alarm will only sense CO at the sensor

eas. Doors or other obstructions may affect the rate at which CO

ms may not sense CO on another level of the home.

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POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME

The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:

Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor

1. conditions such as:

• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in

the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).

• Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.

• Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited

fresh air.

• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or

water heaters.

• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify

the above situations.

2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven,

, blocked

e times as

s not present.

fireplace). Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the ground.

3. Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.

These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your home. Since these conditions can come and go, they ar recreate during a CO investigation.

Why is this important? Because you need to be warned of a potential CO

oblem while you can still react in time. In many reported cases of CO

pr exposure, victims may be aware that they are not feeling well, but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help. Also, young childr healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm sounds.

, people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies,

However

egnant mothers, or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected

pr by CO. If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!

Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station carbon monoxide alarms UL2034.

ding to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2: “Carbon

Accor monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as, but not limited to, exhaust fr appliances, and fireplaces. CO Alarms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to r dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposur the Alarm, and is designed to alarm befor This allows you pr This is only possible if Alarms are located, installed, and maintained as described in this manual.

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is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically false alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopr Dioxide (5000 ppm). V per million.

Audible Alarm:85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).

om internal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fired

en and pets may be the first affected. The average

ecious time to leave the house and correct the problem.

ypical Temperature and Humidity Ranges:

alues measur

GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS

oom, it may not wake up a sound sleeper or one

event alert persons from hearing the alarm horn.

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ent UL standards of 85 dB at 10 feet (3 meters). However, if the CO Alarm

curr is installed outside the bedr who has r is especially true if the door is closed or only partly open. Even persons who ar closed doors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or other appliances may also pr This CO Alarm is not intended for people who ar

CO Alar

source of carbon monoxide, this CO Alarm does not sense smoke or fire. This CO Alarm senses CO that may be escaping unnoticed fr fur installation of smoke alarms.

CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance. Though these CO Alarms war in any way that they will pr renters must still insure their lives.

CO Alar

have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable as possible, any of these parts could fail at any time. Ther your CO Alarm weekly.

CO Alar

have limitations. They can only detect CO that reaches their sensors. They may not give early war r

ecently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. This

e awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or

ms are not a substitute for a smoke alarm.

naces, appliances, or other sources. Early warning of fire requires the

n against increasing CO levels, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Low battery war

MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. CO Alarm needs to be replaced.

CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation. IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO

The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to

e to Install CO Alarms.”

“Wher

ed by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-9005.

ning.

Install 2 new AA batteries

CO Alarms under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited

arranty” for details.

POISONING, EVACUATE your home and call 911 or the Fire Department. If not, press the Test/Silence button again and

Relocate your alarm. If frequent alarms continue, have home r You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem.

LIMITED WARRANTY

emanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may

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om any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the pr

chantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with

Replacement date is five years after installation:

_____________/____________Month/Y

NOTE: End of Life Signal — Once the unit reaches the end of its lifecycle, the MALFUNCTION SIGNAL will sound once a minute to indicate the need to immediately r

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e CO levels become life threatening.

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