BRK electronic CO511 User Manual

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SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS

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REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS

GULAR MAINTENANCE

This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there

e a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.

se only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not

U operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.

Test it at least once a week.

•

• Clean the CO Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the outside f the CO Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft brush attachment.

can of clean compressed air (sold at computer or office supply stores)

A may also be used. Follow manufacturer instructions for use. Test the CO

. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the

Alarm

nit.

u If the CO Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or

•

ime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit

gr immediately.

Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Where CO

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Alarms Shou

oosing a replacement battery:

our CO Alarm requires two standard AA batteries. The following batteries are

Y acceptable as replacements: Energizer E91.

y local retail stores.

man

ual battery service life depends on the CO Alarm and the environment in

Act which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable replace-

nt batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested

attery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts

b “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).

To replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling or wall):

. Open the battery compartment.

2. Press tabs A and B as shown in the

diagram and remove each battery.

. Insert the new batteries, making sure

hey snap completely into the battery

t compartment. Match the terminals on

he ends of the batteries with the

erminals on the unit.

4. Close the battery compartment, and

hen test the unit by pressing the

st/Silence button.

ld Not Be Installed” for details.

These batteries are available at

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO

WHAT IS CO?

O is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not

C burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical appliances typically do not produce CO.

These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene,

nd propane.

mon appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly main-

Com

ained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly. CO

eal danger now that homes are more energy efficient. “Air-tight” homes

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ith added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing can “trap”

O inside.

SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING

These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed

ith ALL household members.

ild Exposure:Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (“flu-like”

ptoms).

edium Exposure:Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart

ate.

posure:

treme Ex

Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage, death.

ndividuals are more sensitive to CO than others, including people

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ith cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant

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or elderly people can be m

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Members of sensitive populations should consult their doctors for

ice on taking additional precautions.

FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it difficult to

he source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the factors that can

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l make it difficult to locate sources of CO:

• House well ventilated before the investigator arrives. m ca

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t CO problem caused by special circumstances.

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cause CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be

ifficult to locate the source of CO.

or any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.

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POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME

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uel-burni

gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.

ent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger, blocked

v or clogged chimney opening.

Improper use of appliance/ device: operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in

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a Transient CO Problems: “transient” or on-again-off-again CO problems can

be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.

The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:

1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor

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

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

4 These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your home.

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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.

ent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces,

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• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify

fireplace).

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EGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS, Continued

W CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM

O POISONING?

CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and sounds

oud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening for average,

a l healthy adults.

CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home

iances.

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

• Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves, and sts for proper air flow.Also, have a professional check for rust and

osion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can prevent proper

corr air movement and cause backdrafting. Never “cap” or cover a chimney

n any way that would block air flow.

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

•

or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for

inal fee.

a nom Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances. Check

•

appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the flame on the

urner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue. A yellow flame means

uel is not being burned completely and CO may be present. Keep the

f blower door on the furnace closed. Use vents or fans when they are

vailable on all fuel-burning appliances. Make sure appliances are

ented to the outside. Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages

v or on screen porches.

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

•

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

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

•

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

scaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening windows

nd doors can significantly decrease CO levels.

In addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read this

l in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to do if your

manua CO Alarm sounds.

GULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. UL2034

HAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO

o sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as

Alarms t described below. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over

ime (in minutes).

L2034 Required Alarm Points*:

• If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUSTALARM 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.

proximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative

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umidity (RH).

he unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of

T 30 ppm for 30 days.

CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat.

ou cannot see or smell CO, never assume it’s not present.

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An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect average,

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hea

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

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ults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.

This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels

e extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach a certain

inimum over a long period of time.The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm

m before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults.

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

posur

e oriented and can no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help.

, young children and pets may be the first affected. The average healthy

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

thers, or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO.

f you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor

iately!

, but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches.

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

e, victims may be aware that they are not feeling well, but become dis-

t feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm sounds. However,

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Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station carbon

xide alarms UL2034.

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

xide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to

mono

he presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as, but not limited to,

t exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fired

ppliances, and fireplaces. CO Alarms are intended to alarm at carbon

xide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to react to the

mono dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure.” This CO Alarm monitors the air at the

, and is designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening. This

Alarm

llows you precious time to leave the house and correct the problem.This is

a only possible if Alarms are located, installed, and maintained as described in

his manual.

t Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The CO

Alarm is no

or false alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane

f (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts pe

udible Alarm:

t formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. UL tested

r million.

inimum at 10 feet (3 meters).

85 dB m

GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS

his CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for use

T in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for carbon monoxide detectors

t be met.

mus CO alarms may not waken all individuals.

aken to the sound of the CO alarm, or if there are infants or family members

ith mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in

w the event of an emergency.

O Alarms will not work without power.This alarm requires a two (2) AA

batteries to operate.

O Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power

ystems:

sine wave inverters. Operating this Alarm with most battery-powered UPS (u

nverters

i UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.

his CO Alarm will not sense carbon monoxide that does not reach the

T sensor.

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

eaches the CO Alarm. For this reason, if bedroom doors are usually closed

r at night, we recommend you install a CO Alarm in each bedroom and in the hallway between them.

CO Alarms may not sense CO on another level of the home. For example, a C

asement. For this reason, one CO Alarm may not give adequate warning.

b Complete coverage is recommended. Place CO Alarms on each level of the home

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specially true if the door is closed or only partly open. Even persons who are

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

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his CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired.

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O Alarm senses CO that may be escaping unnoticed from malfunctioning

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

f installation of smoke alarms.

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

n any way that they will protect lives from CO poisoning. Homeowners and

r CO Alarms have a limited life. Although the CO Alarm and all of its parts

ha possi your CO Alarm weekly.

have limitations. They can only detect CO that reaches their sensors. They ma

emote part of the home, away from the CO Alarm.

C powered CO Alarms should only be operated with true or pure

ninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or “quasi sine wave”

ill damage the Alarm.If you are not sure about your inverter or

This CO Alarm will only sense CO at the sensor. CO may be present

O Alarm on the second level, near the bedrooms, may not sense CO in the

O Alarms may not be heard.The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds

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

nstalled outside the bedroom, it may not wake up a sound sleeper or one

ho has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages.This is

osed doors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or

r appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn.

arms are not a substitute for a smoke alarm.

f carbon monoxide, this CO Alarm does not sense smoke or fire. This

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O Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance.Though these CO Alarms

nters must still insure their lives.

ve passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable as

ble, any of these parts could fail at any time.Therefore, you must test

O Alarms are not foolproof.Like all other electronic devices, CO Alarms

ve early warning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming from a

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If children or others do not readily

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vels of CO are revealed in an investigation.

or a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.”

*F If you have questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-9005, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST)

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B that for a period of five years from the date of purchase, this product will be

e from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair

f or replace this product or any component of the product found to be

efective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or

r replacement may 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, mod

his warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from

T any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center.

urther, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood,

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ate Purchased: _______________Where Purchased: __________________

Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year

Replacement date is five years after installation:

N lifecycle, the MALFUNCTION SIGNAL will sound once a minute to indicate the need to immediately replace the Alarm.

First Alert®is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under license. ONELINK

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ed product or component. If the product is no longer available,

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s and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.

_____________/____________Month/Year

E: End of Life Signal — Once the unit reaches the end of its

is a trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.

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For your records, please record:

ALFUNCTION SIGNAL.Device is not working

properly, and needs to be replaced.

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F YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO

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B by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent

bited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness

pr for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above

arranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or

l an implied warranty lasts, so 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 from state to state or province to province.

How to Obtain Warranty Service S

In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at

-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through

riday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date of

F purchase available when calling. BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906

Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery.

f incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long

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rvice is required, do not return the product to your retailer.

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vice:

For Warranty Service return to:

ment. Refer to "If The CO Alarm

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

Wireless Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

How to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Step By Step Guide to Programming This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

onal Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

ng the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Silencing the Low Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Latching Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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inding the Source of CO after an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Regulatory Information For CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL 2034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

General Limitations Of CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

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ptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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NSTALLATION

USER’S MANUAL

ONELINK®BATTERY OPERATED

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

Features:

UL STANDARD

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This user’s manual contains important information about your Carbon

onoxide Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Alarm for use by others,

ou must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.

NTRODUCTION

hank you for choosing First Alert

ou have purchased a state-of-the-art Alarm designed to provide you with

Y early warning of a carbon monoxide danger.

ONELINK

enabled alarms when installed.

clusive Voice Warning with Locationwill tell you the preprogrammed

location of the initiating unit and danger detected. Programmable up to 11 locations (ex. "basement"). When alarms sounds, if programmed for basement

ill say "Warning, evacuate, carbon monoxide in basement" along with all

it w other installed ONELINK

pread Spectrum Horn Tone.Lower and varying horn frequency makes it

easie

hrough the 2200 – 3400 Hz range.

F Interconnect.

tween alarms. 915MHz frequency with 65,000 security codes and 3 channel

be frequency hopping.

ingle Button Test/Silenceeliminates confusion. Depending on what mode

he alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions such as testing

he alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm when in silence and clearing

he La

wo Silence Features.Temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to eight

s before replacing low battery or silence an unwanted alarm for several

hour

inutes.

m Two Latching Features. Alarm Latch: Easily identifies initiating alarm even

fter alarm condition has subsided. Low Battery Latch: Identifies which unit is

w battery condition.

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mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide rotation range to

low for perfect alignment.

Year End of Life Timer.Every 24 hours of operation a counter stored in

mory is updated.When the count equals 6 years of true operation meaning

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t the time of the 45 second Power-LED flash.

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BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating nstructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special

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ndicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor.

only i Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.

• This CO Alarm cannot operate without working batteries.

emoving the batteries for any reason, or failing to replace the

teries a

VER ignore any alarm. See “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for more

• nformation on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond can

i result in injury or death.

The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will not

•

correct a pr Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm.

ure t

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

•

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

operly, it cannot alert you to a problem.

• This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of

ving units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in com-

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iance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

pl commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with medical condi-

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cons signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. For additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical

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WIRELESS OPERATION

First Alert®ONELINK®Technology is the easy, cost-effective way to provide

our family with whole-home safety.All ONELINK

ther without wires or connectors. When one Alarm sounds, they all

each o sound.This provides your family with an earlier warning of potential danger,

ves you more time to react.

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munication distance (range) between any two ONELINK

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T typically 50 feet (15 meters) inside of a home. Some features of a home, such as the number of floors, number/size of rooms, furniture and types of building materials used may reduce the range of the Alarms. Examples include: suspended ceilings, ductwork, large metallic appliances (refrigerators) and metal studs. A feature of ONELINK®Alarms is that they operate as a mesh network.

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Al Alarms. Interference from structural conditions can be overcome by adding

itional Alarms to route the wireless signal around obstructions.

• The range and proper operation of any wireless device will vary depending on its surroundings. It is very important that each Alarm is tested individually before and after installation to make sure that all Alarms respond properly.

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f your home such as remodeling, moving furniture, and with metal doors opened and closed.

Your First Alert®ONELINK®CO Alarm will automatically communicate both potential fires and carbon monoxide presence with all other First Alert ONELINK®Smoke/CO Alarms.

FCC NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

peration is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

O cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID: M7U5001L

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS

he National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm

ld be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the

shou immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install additional

O Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home.

f your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO Alarm

I at BOTH ends of the hallway.

fer to state and local building codes for additional requirements.

n 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 ters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.

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n 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

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home. If you have a basement, install that CO Alarm at the top of the basement stairs.

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

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

n Mobile Homes:

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

roofs of mobile homes often transfer heat and cold from outdoors.

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

easy areas.

• Closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from a furnace or other fuel burning heat

source, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater.

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

In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚ F

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(38˚ C).These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished attics,

ninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.

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

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eturns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the

r sensors.

In direct sunlight.

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• This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single-family home artment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hall-

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arms are a

on areas may not be heard from inside individual family

comm

iving units.

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tection systems in places which house many people, like hotels

itories, unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit.

or dorm

• DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial

ldings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, RVs, boats, or

bui

rplanes. This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential

ai use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential

tions.

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W TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

ick installation instructions see the “Quick Installation Instructions”

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F included.

This CO Alarm was designed to be mounted on the ceiling or wall. It is not

top device.You must install this device on the ceiling or wall as outlined

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Phillips screwdriver, hammer.

. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the vertical

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sing a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the oval

outlines you traced.

4. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary, until they

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6. Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall through the mounting

7. Attach the CO Alarm to the mounting

acket. Line up the guides on the alarm’s

br base with the guides on the mounting bracket.When guides are lined up, turn

he base clockwise (right) until it snaps

nto place.

NOTE: Once the Alarm is snapped onto the m the Alarm to adjust the alignment.

8. Test the CO Alarm. See “Weekly Testing” for details.

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P BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING

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e To Install CO Alarms” before starting.

PARTS OF THIS CO ALARM

1 Test/Silence Button 2 Battery Compartment 3 Power LED

CO Alarm LED

drill with 3/16” (5mm) drill bit,

nci

ing slots (vertical and horizontal mounting).

here it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the

ing or wall.

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acket up over the plastic screw anchors.

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FOR FIRST TIME AND WHEN CHANGING BATTERIES

ction:

1. Insert batteries (2, AA batteries).

. Press & Hold Test Button if you

would like to program the location or change the location of the Alarm. Release button after Alarm responds.

3. After you hear the location of where

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Alarm has no

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w been programmed for the location of your choice.

arm Will Say:

“Welcome, First Alert Carbon Monoxide Alarm.”

No location programmed” if

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time

or “[Location, example: “Basement”] location programmed” when changing batteries.

“To select location, press and hold

est button now.”

To save location, press and hold test

“ button after location is heard.” Alarm will speak list of locations (see below).

“[Location, example: “Basement”]

ion saved.”

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l If no location is chosen:

“No location saved.”

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he optional locking features are designed to prevent unauthorized removal of the battery or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in

ingle-family households where unauthorized battery or alarm removal is not a concern.

These CO Alarms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the CO Alarm

o the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.

Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard flathead screwdriver.

th locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Depending on which locking features you

Bo use, remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket using needle-nose pliers.

To permanently remove either locking pin, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry

n out of the lock.

the pi

O LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Do not lock the battery compartment until you install the batteries and

t the CO Alarm.

tes

If the unit does not alarm during testing, DO NOT lock the battery compartment!

nstall new batteries and test again.

I If the CO Alarm still does not alarm, replace it immediately.

1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one ocking pin from the mounting bracket.

. After batteries are inserted, then push

he locking pin through the hole near the

t battery door latch on the back of the CO

Alarm

TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET

. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one

locking pin from the mounting bracket.

. Insert the locking pin through the hole on

he back of the CO Alarm as shown in the

iagram.

. When you attach the CO Alarm to the

nting bracket, the locking pin’s head

mou will fit into a notch on the bracket.

DING AND LINKING ADDITIONAL ONELINK

OTE: Steps 1 through 3 need to be completed within two minutes. If

ore than t

m Simply open the battery drawer of the second Alarm and repeat

teps 1 through 3.

. Insert the batteries into the battery

drawer of the next Alarm.

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. Press and hold the test button and

hen close the battery drawer.

. Once you hear the unit chirp,

release the test button.

he Green power LED will start

o blink indicating the ONELINK

t Alarm is waiting for program data

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4. Press and hold the test button on the first Alarm, until the second Alarm irps and its Green power LED stops blinking.Then release the test button.

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you can now connect the hardwired Alarm by installing the three-wire con

Repeat steps 1-5 for additional ONELINK

ou have now successfully linked your new ONELINK

Y additional Alarms at a later time, follow steps 1 through 5.

wo minutes pass, the Green power LED will stop blinking.

OT CLOSE THE DRAWER.

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WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM

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ower LED:Flashes Green once/minute

hen You Test the Alarm

oice:

esting.”Horn:

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ce:

CO LED: Flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern

If Battery Becomes Low or is Missing

oice:

orn:chirps once a minute

H Power LED: Flashes Green On for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds.

Alarm is Not Operating Properly (MALFUNCTION SIGNAL)

Voice:

orn:Three rapid chirps every minute

H CO LED: Flashes approximately once a minute

Alarm Levels of CO are Detected

Horn: 4 fast beeps, pause, 4 fast beeps, pause*

oice:“Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:

Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause repeating 2 times followed by Voice

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epeat for fifteen minutes. After fifteen minutes, the pause will increase to one

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CO Alarm is Silenced

Horn: CO LED: Flashes Red

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“Basement”]. Evacuate.” Pause.“Highest carbon monoxide level

as [CO level example: _0_

Replace battery in [Location, example “Basement”].”

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Repeated every 5 hours

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“Detector error in [Location, example “Basement”], please see

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“ was [CO level example: ___ ppm]”.

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ing Alarm: Flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern. After

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IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS

What You See and Hear

er to section “What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm”.

Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide

ch can kill you. In other words, when your CO Alarm sounds,

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IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS

1. Operate the Test/Silence button.

2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the number of your local emergency service here:

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3. Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or window. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not re-

nter the premises, or move away from the open door or window until the

e out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition.

period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified 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 directly, for more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in an attached garage or ad technician here:

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ency services responder has arrived, the premises have been aired

ter following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-hour

t to the residence.Write down the number of a qualified appliance

jace

tails.

OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES

O UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT

. Remove the CO Alarm from the

2. Insert a flathead screwdriver under the

. To relock the battery compartment,

. Reattach the CO Alarm to the mounting

hen replacing the batteries, always test

W the Alarm before relocking the battery compartment.

TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET

. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the

2. Pry the CO Alarm away from the

ALARM

arms. To add

Alarm

ING THE SILENCE FEATURES

ever remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm. Removing the

atteries disables the alarm and removes your protection.

he Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you

T identify and correct the problem. Do not use the Silence Feature in emergency

sit

he Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several

m the alarm cover for at least 3-5 seconds.

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mod

hen the C

inutes. After 4 minutes, if CO levels remain potentially dangerous the horn

4 m will start sounding again.

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T up to 8 hours. You can silence the low battery warning “chirp” by pressing the

est/Silence button on the alarm cover.

T Once the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit

tinues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the

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this unit will not operate without battery power! To deactivate this feature:

nto Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and

go i

nit sounds “chirp” once a minute).

Alarm Latch is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of mono

be “latch” for about 15 minutes, to give you time to determine which unit initiated

he a

t Low Battery Latch is activated when the Alarm is in the "low battery condition".

conds f

se which Alarm needs to have the battery replaced. Although, the Alarm will sound the low battery chirp approximately once every minute, sometimes

uring the initial stages of "low battery", the Alarm will chirp in greater intervals

d than one minute, sometimes up to several hours, until the battery reaches a

ead

aiting for and/or identifying which unit is chirping.

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

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

It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this CO Alarm.

ou can test this CO Alarm by

he Alarm cover (typically 3-5 seconds).

on t During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:

• The

If the unit does not alarm, make sure the batteries are correctly installed, and test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.

mounting bracket. If the unit is locked

o the bracket, see the section

To Unlock the Mounting Bracket.”

“

head of the locking pin, and gently pry

f the battery compartment lock.

it out o (If you plan to relock the battery compartment, save the locking pin.)

ose the battery door and reinsert

cl locking pin in lock.

acket.

rectangular cut-out on the mounting bracket nearest to the locking pin.

acket by pushing up on the screw-

br driver and turning the CO Alarm counterclockwise (left) at the same

ime.

ou hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing,

If y

ions. It will not correct a CO problem.

es. You can silence this Alarm by pressing the Test/Silence button on

he Test/Silence button is released, the Red LED blinks during the silence

nce f

attery “chirp” will resume.

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After CO levels drop below alarm levels, the “CO”Red LED will

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larm

is occur

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or about 15 minutes. This feature is designed to help you identify

y low battery level. This innovative feature eliminates the frustration of

operly

pr working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.

posure at close range may be harmful to your hearing.

hen tes

Horn will sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps.The Power LED will be

nd the

f a

“ALARM—MOVE TO FRESH AIR”

ove everyone to a source of fresh air.

DO NOT remove the batteries!

Alarm is Silenced

THE LOW BATTERY WARNING

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

Press the Test/Silence button again. The unit will

or 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds. It will continue to flash or

n f

ESTING

ve it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not

tep away when horn starts sounding.

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Alarm will remain silent for up to

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