BRK electronic FCD3N User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

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INTRODUCTION

BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

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 Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. It is NOT designed for marine use.

This CO Alar

• at the sensor

The Silence Featur

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• NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms. Refer to

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

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our CO Alarm Sounds” for more information. Failure to do so

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

T correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.

living units. It is not designed to measur with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with medical conditions that may make them mor may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. For additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician.

HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS

GENERAL INFORMATION

This Co Alar

• the battery, or failure to replace it at the end of its service life, removes your protection.

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, three colored indicator lights, and an 85dB alarm horn. It also has a silence feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn.

THE COVER OF YOUR CO ALARM

1 Test/Silence Button 2 BATTERY Light (Green) 3 SERVICE Light (Yellow) 4 ALARM Light (Red)

om ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed

m will only indicate the pr

. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.

e is for your convenience only and will not cor

e to do so can result in injury or death.

m does not operate without a working batter

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

esence of carbon monoxide gas

e CO levels in compliance

e sensitive to carbon monoxide

y. Removing

5 (Behind Cover) Alarm Horn:

85dB audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit malfunction warning.

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WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM TONES MEAN

WELCOME

Horn chirps and battery light blinks

een once when battery is first

gr connected.

ALARM RECEIVING BA

BATTERY light flashes GREEN every 30 seconds. Hor

LOW BATTERY WARNING

The BA flash GREEN and the horn “chirps” every 30 seconds. This war should last for up to 30 days, but you should replace the battery as soon as possible.

CHIRP

TTERY POWER

TTERY light continues to

n is silent.

ning

CO ALARM REQUIRES SER

The SERVICE light flashes YELLOW and the horn sounds 3 quick “chirps” every 30 seconds. CO Alarm needs to be replaced.

CO ALARM IS IN ALARM

Sensor has detected enough CO to trigger an alarm. ALARM light flashes RED rapidly and hor sounds loudly. See “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for details.

“ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”

During an alarm, move everyone to a source of fresh air. DO NOT move the CO Alarm!

VICE

INSTALLATION

WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS

The National Fir should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping ar immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install additional

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CO Alarms in each separate bedr If your bedr

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 fr

In a Multi-level Home:

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

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

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

For added pr

• (6 meters) away fr

In a Mobile Home:

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 INST

DO NOT LOCATE THIS CO ALARM:

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

easy areas.

• Closer than 20 feet (6 meters) from a furnace or other fuel burning heat sour

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

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

om a bath or shower

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

In ar

• (38˚ C). These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, por

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

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fr reaching the sensors.

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This CO Alar ment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways, or base ments of multi-family buildings unless working CO Alarms are also installed in each family living unit. CO Alarms in common areas may not be hear

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 Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial buildings, special-purpose non-r planes. This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential applications.

e Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm

oom, and on every level of your home.

oom hallway is longer than 40 feet 12 meters), install a CO Alarm

otection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet

om the furnace or fuel burning heat source.

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ce, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater.

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

ect sunlight.

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

d from inside individual family living units.

e is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚F

, vaporizer

esidential buildings, RVs, boats, or air-

, dishwasher, laundry

ches, and garages.

ea.

HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM

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can be used on a tabletop or mounted on the wall. For tabletop use, choose a table no taller than 36” (92 cm); a fall from a high table could damage the CO Alarm’

Before you start installation, find the pair of self-adhesive labels included 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 “fresh air” location you plan to go if the alarm sounds.

NOTE: A qualified appliance technician is defined as “a person, firm, corporation, or company that either in person or through a representative, is engaged in and r replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, combustion appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment.”

INSTALLING THE 9V BATTERY

For your safety, the CO Alarm will not close until a 9V battery is installed.

FOR TABLETOP USE

1. Close the battery compartment by sliding the

3. Set the CO Alarm in plain view on a table where

TO TEST THIS CO ALARM:

Push and hold the T a “chirp.” The “chirp” marks the start of the self-test sequence.

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

TO MOUNT ON THE WALL

Tools you will need: pencil, drill with 3/16” or 5mm drill bit, flathead

ewdriver

scr

2. Hold the mounting bracket against the wall,

7. Test the CO Alarm as described in “To Test

e To Install Your CO Alarm” before starting.

s sensitive components.

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

esponsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or

Slide the mounting bracket/battery door off the back of the CO Alarm. Attach the 9V battery (included) to the battery connector inside the

battery compartment. Make sur cannot be shaken loose.

Place the battery and connector back inside the battery compartment.

mounting bracket/battery door back onto the back of the CO Alarm.

Test the CO Alarm as described below.

it will not be blocked by any obstructions.T height should not exceed 36” (92 cm).Put the CO Alarm where children and pets cannot reach it.

est/Silence button on the cover until you hear

First, the yellow and green lights will flash briefly—this is normal. Next, the alarm horn will sound: 4 beeps, a pause, then 4 beeps.

The red light will flash quickly.

e a fresh battery is correctly installed, and test it again. If the unit still

Choose a location on the wall. Do not install the Alarm closer than 4” fr wall meets the ceiling.

and make a mark inside each keyhole

e you will drill your mounting hole.

wher Use a 3/16” drill bit to drill through the

marks you made for the mounting holes. Insert the plastic scr

flush with the wall. If necessary Line up the mounting bracket up with the

ew anchors, and scr

scr the wall.

Slide the CO Alarm onto the mounting bracket until you feel it click into place.

this CO Alarm.”

eplace it immediately.

, hammer

ew anchors into the mounting holes until they ar

e the battery snaps in securely, and

able

om where the

, tap them gently with a hammer.

ew the bracket onto

This CO Alarm

IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS

Actuation of your CO Alar (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO Alarm sounds, you must not ignor

m indicates the pr

e it!

IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:

1. Operate the Test/Silence button. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the

2. 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 ar enter the pr emer out, and your CO Alarm r

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

4. 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 pr 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 ar garage or adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a qualified appliance technician here:

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Alarms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of CO Alarms" for details.

emises, or move away fr

gency services responder has arrived, the premises have been aired

oper operation of this equipment. If pr

If you hear the alar

emains in its normal condition.

e not, and have not, been operating in an attached

“ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”

move ever

DO NOT disconnect the battery from the CO Alarm!

USING THE SILENCE FEA

The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem. Always check your home for a potential problem after any alar

NEVER remove the batteries from your CO Alarm to silence the horn. Use the silence feature. Removing the batteries removes your protection! See “If Y

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 hor

NOTE: After initial 4-minute Silence cycle, the CO Alarm re-evaluates present CO levels and r ous—or start rising higher—the hor

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

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n is silent. The initial Silence cycle will last appr

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

Remains silent after your pressed the Test/Silence button

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dingly. If CO levels remain potentially danger-

n will start sounding again.

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CO levels are still potentially dangerous.

This means...

CO levels are dropping.

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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 work-

operly, it cannot alert you to a problem.

ing pr

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

Push and hold the T The “chirp”marks the start of the self-test sequence.

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The alarm sequence should last 5-6 seconds. If it does not alarm, make sur a fr alarm, replace it immediately.

If the alar

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

DO NOT tr 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 T NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause per and voids your war

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REGULAR MAINTENANCE

o keep the CO Alarm in good working order:

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

•

The low battery war battery immediately to continue your pr

Choosing a r

This CO line batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell #MN1604 or MX1604; Ever #U9VL for longer service life between battery changes. These r batteries ar

Use only the alkaline or lithium r operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not pr

DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays dir the CO Alarm. DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm. Doing so may cause per

Household cleaners, aer sensor

oom is well ventilated.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO

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CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas pr bur typically do not pr

These fuels include: W ker

Common appliances ar 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.

SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING

These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with ALL household members.

Mild Exposure:

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

Medium Exposur

Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.

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 with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people can be mor CO. Members of sensitive populations should consult their doctors for advice on taking additional pr

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.

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Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be dif cult to locate the sour

pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.

HOW CAN I PROTECT MY F

A CO Alarm is an excellent means of pr sounds a loud alarm before carbon monoxide levels become threatening for average, healthy adults.

A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.

o help pr

•

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

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

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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.

e at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When

Exposur testing, step away when horn starts sounding.

est/Silence button on the cover until you hear a “chirp.”

First, the BATTERY (green) and SERVICE (yellow) lights will flash briefly— this is normal.

Next, the alarm horn will sound: 4 beeps, a pause, then 4 beeps. The ALARM (r

esh battery is correctly installed, and test it again. If the unit still does not

Make sure a fresh battery is installed correctly.

Install a fresh 9V alkaline or lithium battery

V ment. Never use water, cleaners, or solvents, since these may damage the unit. T

Replace the battery when the CO Alarm “chirps” twice a minute (the low battery war

manent damage.

ed) light will flash quickly.

m does not test properly:

* and test the alarm again.

y fixing the Alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!

est/Silence button is the only proper way to test the CO Alarm.

ranty.

eplacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.”

acuum the CO Alarm cover once a month, using the soft brush attach-

est the CO Alarm again after vacuuming.

ning).

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

eplacement battery:

Alarm requires one standard 9V alkaline battery. The following alka-

eady “Ener

gizer” 522. You can also use an Ultralife 9 volt lithium battery

e commonly available at local r

ovide a constant charge.

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

osol chemicals, and other contaminants can af

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eme Exposure:

Problem caused by “backdrafting.” Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances.

Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves, and nests for pr 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 burner 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-bur Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on scr

Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft hood on an operating fur heat exchangers.

Check the house or garage on the other side of shar Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO is escaping

into your home, open a window or a door can significantly decrease CO levels.

oduce CO.

ood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline,

opane.

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

operly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly

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

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vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger, blocked or clogged chimney opening.

Improper use of appliance/device: operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch).

ransient CO Problems:

be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.

ficient venting:

“transient” or on-again-of

oded or disconnected water heater

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UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. UL2034

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.

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

* Appr 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 befor

This CO Alar use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) r must be met.

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waken to the sound of the CO alarm, or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations, make sur the event of an emer

CO Alar

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

in other ar

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

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

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

PROBLEM...

The BATTERY Light continues to flash GREEN and the hor

n chirps and yellow service light blinks three

Hor times every 30 seconds.

CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you

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

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If you have any questions that cannot be answer

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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 remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, 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 r

equir

is r change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from 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. 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, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long 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 Service:

1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Central Standar of purchase available when calling.

For W Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. makes no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with

respect to battery.

BRK®is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc. First Alert

. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over

ed Alarm Points*:

e designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat.

es exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels

e the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults.

m is intended for residential use. It is not intended for

equirements for carbon monoxide detectors

ms may not waken all individuals.

e that someone is assigned to assist them in

gency

ms will not work without power.

AC power

will damage the Alarm. If you ar

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

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

n “chirps” every 30 seconds.

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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

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the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles). Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.

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esh air.

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

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water heaters. Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify

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3. Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the ground. 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 during a CO investigation.

Why is this important? Because you need to be war problem while you can still react in time. In many reported cases of CO

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

exposur disoriented and can no longer r help. Also, young children and pets may be the first affected. The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm sounds. However, people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected 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.

According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2: “Carbon monoxide alarms cover

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

the pr exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fired appliances, and fir monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to r dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure.” This CO Alarm monitors the air at 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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Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically for 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:85dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).

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GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS

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fur installation of smoke alarms.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

THIS MEANS...

Low battery warning. Install a new 9V alkaline or lithium battery

Alarm needs to be replaced. CO Alarms under warranty should be returned to

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

The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to

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

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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