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SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING 

SMOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS

SMOKE ALARM WITH  S

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CO ALARMS

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SMOKE/CO ALARMS

SMOKE ALARMS

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Suggested locations are based on NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72  for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always  r

efer to national and local codes 

before beginning any installation.

In new construction AC and AC/DC smoke alarms MUST be interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations.

AMILY FROM

CO POISONING?

A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and 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 prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:

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

• nests 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 in any way that would block air flow.

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

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

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

• appliances 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 bur 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.

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 shared wall.

•

• Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO is escaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening windows and doors can significantly decr

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

m sounds.

CO Alar

ned completely and CO may be present. Keep the

nace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on furnace

ease CO levels.

REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE/CO ALARMS

REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS

WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standar Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposur described below. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over time (in minutes).

UL2034 Requir

• If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN

• If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN

• If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm if CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN

* 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.

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 cover

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

the pr exhaust fr appliances, and fir 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.

Gas Detection at T

Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. UL tested for false alarm r (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopr Dioxide (5000 ppm). V per million.

ed Alarm Points*:

4 and 15 MINUTES.

10 and 50 MINUTES.

60 and 240 MINUTES.

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

ed by these r

nal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fir

om inter

eplaces. CO Alarms are intended to alarm at carbon

ecious time to leave the house and correct the problem.

emperatur

ypical T

esistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane

alues measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts

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

REGULA

RECOMMENDED LOCA

Installing Smoke Alar

The National Fir Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected. See “Agency Placement Recommendations” for details. For additional cover age, it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in all rooms, halls, storage ar

emain between 40˚F (4˚C) and 100˚F (38˚C). Make sure no door or other

r obstruction could keep smoke fr

Mor

•

• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping

• At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom

Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current

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connected for added protection.

TORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS

TIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS

ms in Single-Family Residences

otection Association (NFPA), recommends one Smoke

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eas, finished attics, and basements, wher

e specifically

On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements. Inside every bedr

completely closed.

eas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet long (12 meters),

ar install a unit at each end.

of the basement stairway

ements in your ar

, install Smoke Alarms:

oom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or

ea.

It is r

INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES

For minimum security install one Smoke Alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible. For mor (especially those built befor home is not well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only. Smoke Alarms should be installed

e temperatures normally remain between 40˚F (4˚C) and 100˚F (38˚C).

wher

, put one unit in each room. Many older mobile homes

e security

e 1978) have little or no insulation. If your mobile

AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

This equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 72 and 101. National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymar

egulatory codes may apply in your area. Always check compliance

and r

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r Standards:

Alarms 217.

ch Park, Quincy

ements befor

e beginning any installation.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station Smoke

NFPA 72 (National Fire Code)

Smoke Alarms shall be installed in each separate sleeping r sleeping ar story of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.

In new construction, Alarms shall be so arranged that operation of any one Alarm shall cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling.

Smoke Detection-Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?

of Smoke Alarms might not pr ar Alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional Smoke Alarms for those ar additional ar utility room, and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms. The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation.

ea in the immediate vicinity of the bedr

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om the ar

eas include the basement, bedr

California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)

Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A Smoke Alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, fur rooms, basements, and attached garages.

d UL2034 requires residential CO

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s not present.

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e.” This CO Alarm monitors the air at

e CO levels become life threatening.

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The CO

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Line the mounting bracket up over the

ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS

y (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when

Batter

electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.

AC power

smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.

AC with batter

batteries ar installed by a qualified electrician.

Smoke/CO Alar power systems:

with true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Alarm with most batterypower “quasi sine wave” inverters your inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.

Smoke Alar

should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and an audible alarm hor Disabilities Act. Can be inter alarm.

Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.

All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located, installed and cared for as described in the user’s manual, and if smoke r install, refer the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Pr Local building codes may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home.

ed Smoke Alarms:

y (DC) back-up:

e fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must be

ms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup

AC powered Smoke/CO Alarms should only be operated

ed UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or

Can be inter

will operate if electricity fails, pr

will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about

ms for the hearing impaired:

n, and meet the requirements of the Americans With

connected so if one unit senses smoke, all units

eaches the Alarm. If you are unsure which type of Smoke Alarm to

otection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.

connected so if one unit senses

ovided the

Special purpose Smoke Alarms

SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERA

This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fir systems in places housing many people—like apar condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term health

e facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any

car kind—even if they wer substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses, industrial facilities, commer buildings which r Depending on the building codes in your area, this unit may be used to

ovide additional protection in these facilities.

e once single-family homes. It is not a suitable

cial buildings, and special-purpose non-residential

equire special fire detection and alarm systems.

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e detection

tment buildings,

The following information applies to all five types of buildings listed below:

In new construction, most building codes r powered Smoke Alarms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to

A 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local

NFP building codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as “households.”

1. Single-Family Residence:

Single family home, townhouse. It is recommended this unit be installed on every level of the home, in every bedr

2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:

Apartment building, condominium. This unit is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fir porches. Using this unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.

3. Institutions:

Hospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities. This unit is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fir ments in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fir

4. Hotels and Motels:

Also boarding houses and dormitories. This unit is suitable for use inside individual sleeping/r alr lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this unit in common areas may not pr or

5. Warehouses/Commercial Buildings:

DO NOT use this Smoke/CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial buildings, special-purpose non-r This Smoke/CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and may not pr

e detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or

e detection system already exists to meet fire detection require-

e protection ordinances/regulations.

eady exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like

ovide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection dinances/regulations.

ovide adequate pr

esident rooms, provided a primary fire detection system

otection in non-residential applications.

equire the use of AC or AC/DC

oom, and in each bedroom hallway.

esidential buildings, RVs, boats, or airplanes.

USER’S MANUAL

SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

Features:

Separate sensors to detect smoke

• and CO. The two alarm systems work independently.

• lithium battery

Flip-open battery door for easy

•

• Large, easy-to-use Test button

•

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

If you are installing this Smoke/CO Alarm for use by

eplacement

battery r

Colored lights indicate “battery status” and “service needed.”

This user’

s manual contains important information

about your Smoke/CO Alarm’

others, you must leave this manual—

or a copy of it—with the end user

s operation.

M08-0015-003 Q 08/07 Printed in Mexico

LISTED TO

UL 217

and

UL 2034

Model SC01N

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

e Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Fir Basic Safety Information

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

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

Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

How to Install This Alarm

our Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If Y

o Do First–Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

What T If the CO Alarm Sounds

If the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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ALLATION

INST

WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

Minimum coverage for Smoke Alarms, as recommended by the National

e Protection Association (NFPA), is one Smoke Alarm on every floor, in

Fir every sleeping ar Smoke Alarms” for details on the NFPA recommendations).

For CO Alar

that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping

ea in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install

ar additional CO Alarms in each separate bedr home.

NOTE: For added pr 20 feet (6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source where possible. In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this distance cannot be maintained, install the Alarm as far away as possible fr or other fuel burning source. Installing the Alarm closer than 20 feet (6 meters) will not harm the Alarm, but may increase the frequency of nuisance alarms.

In general, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms:

On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.

•

• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed.

• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping

eas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long,

ar install a unit at each end.

• At the top of first-to-second floor stairs. At the bottom of the basement stairs.

•

• For additional coverage, install Alarms in all rooms, halls, and storage

eas, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚F and 100˚F

ar (4˚C and 38˚C).

Recommended Placement

ea, and in every bedroom (See “Regulatory Information For

ms,

the National Fir

e Protection Association (NFPA) recommends

oom, and on every level of your

otection, install an additional Smoke/CO Alarm at least

om the furnace

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

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

W Regular Maintenance

ou Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

What Y

What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Symptoms of CO Poisoning Potential Sour

GENERAL LIMIT

This Smoke/CO Alarm is intended for r in industrial applications wher

equirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms must be met. The Smoke

(OSHA) r Alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert hearing impair Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be installed for hearing impair dents (CO Alarms ar

Smoke/CO Alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan at least twice a year to grandpar before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or others

eadily waken to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm, or if ther

do not r

infants or family members with mobility limitations, make sur is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency. It is

ecommended that you hold a fir

der to determine their response to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm while

or sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of

gency.

an emer

Smoke

/CO

work if the batteries ar batteries ar work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical fir

es, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power,

wir install both types of units.

This Smoke/CO Alarm will not sense smoke or CO that does not reach the sensors. It will only sense smoke or CO at the sensor

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

be pr which CO or smoke r at night, we r Smoke Alarm, or separate CO Alarms and Smoke Alarms) in each bedr and in the hallway between them.

This Smoke/CO Alar the home. Example: This alarm device, installed on the second floor

sense smoke or CO in the basement. For this r

e not yet available for the hearing impair

ents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice

Alar

e used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units cannot

ecommend you install an alarm device (Combination CO and

, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids

ms cannot work without power

e missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of

eaches the sensors. If bedr

m may not sense smoke or CO on another level of

esidential use. It is not intended for use

e Occupational Safety and Health Administration

ed).

e that someone

e drill while family members ar

Battery operated units cannot

ns the electrical

e that bur

. Smoke or CO may

oom doors ar

e usually closed

eason, one alarm device may

ATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS

not give adequate early war alarm device in every sleeping ar

ed residents.

ed resi-

e are

e sleeping in

oom

, may not

home. Some experts r used in conjunction with inter details, see “About Smoke Alarms” for details.

Smoke/CO Alar

exceeds curr the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed outside the bedr a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly open. Even persons who ar is blocked by distance or closed doors. Noise fr television, air conditioner

om hearing the alarm hor

fr who are hearing impaired.

The Alarm may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes damage, injur the unit immediately childr

esulting from escaping gas.

r This Smoke/CO Alar

Smoke/CO Alarm war smoke, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply in any way that they will

otect lives. Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives.

This Smoke/CO Alar

and all of its parts have passed many stringent tests and ar as r you must test this device weekly if it is not operating pr

This Smoke/CO Alar

this Smoke/CO Alarm has limitations. It can only detect smoke or CO that

eaches the sensors. It may not give early warning of the source of smoke

r or CO is in a r

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

y, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach

en playing with matches, or fir

eliable as possible, any of these parts could fail at any time. Therefore,

emote part of the home, away from the alarm device.

ning. Recommended minimum protection is one

ecommend battery powered Smoke and CO Alarms be

ms may not be heard.

ea, every bedroom, and on every level of your

connected AC powered Smoke Alarms. For

The alarm hor

n loudness meets or

oom, it may not wake up

e awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound

, or other appliances may also prevent alert persons

n. This Smoke/CO Alarm is not intended for people

. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed,

m is not a substitute for life insurance.

ns against increasing CO levels or the presence of

m has a limited life.

operly.

m is not foolproof.

es caused by violent explosions

Although this Smoke/CO Alarm

. The unit should be replaced immediately

Like all other electr

fic, stereo, radio,

om traf

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onic devices,

Though this

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the Alarm... Problem... You should...

The BATTERY light flashes GREEN and the horn “chirps” every 30 seconds.

n chirps and yellow service light blinks three times

Hor every 30 seconds.

Carbon Monoxide Alar

CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you

ess the Test/Silence button.

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

Smoke Alar

e r

m ONL

evealed in an investigation.

Smoke Alarm sounds when no smoke is visible.

*For a list of acceptable r

eplacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.”

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)

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

Device is not working pr replaced.

CO levels indicate a potentially danger

The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to

e to Install This Alarm.”

“Wher

Unwanted alarm may be caused by non-emergency

ce like cooking smoke.

sour

operly, and needs to be

ous situation. IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO

Units under warranty should be r manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited Warranty” for details.

POISONING, EV

e Department. If not, pr

the Fir button again and keep ventilating your home.

Relocate your Alarm. If frequent alarms continue, have home r

ou may be experiencing an intermittent CO

Y problem.

Clean the Alarm’s cover with a soft, clean cloth. If

equent unwanted alarms continue, r

fr Alarm. Alarm may be too close to a kitchen, cooking appliance, or steamy bathr

ACUATE your home and call 911 or

echecked for potential CO pr

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How Can I Pr

Regulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alar

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All First Aler including UL217 and ar Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.

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INTRODUCTION

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Follow safety rules and pr materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from childr appliances in good condition and don’ stoves, barbecue grills, fir

6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away fr

8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate. Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they

e not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you

ar to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fir of escape fr

BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

•

LIMITED WARRANTY

BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of 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 r period. Replacement will be made with a new or r 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 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 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.

, any implied warranty of mer

emanufactur

chantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty

eplace this pr

epair or r

oduct or component. If the pr

ed pr

oduct or any component of the pr

oduct is no longer available, r

oduct found to be defective during the warranty

eplacement may be made with a similar

. Some states,

• The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not

•

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

otect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Regulatory Information for CO Alarms Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms

Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

About Smoke Alarms

ranty

fairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com

Ionization technology is generally mor technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be pr

eater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible

in gr

ning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.

Photoelectric technology is generally mor technology at detecting lar greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours

e bursting into flame. Sour

ning in couches or bedding.

en; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep electrical

om an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.

Dangers, W operating instr Pay special attention to these items.

This Smoke/CO Alar residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.

This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two separate

ms. The CO Alar

alar It will only indicate the pr sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The Smoke Alarm is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.

This Smoke/CO Alar Removing the battery for any reason, or failing to replace the battery at the end of its service life, removes your protection.

NEVER ignore any alarm. See “If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds” for more information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond can result in injury or death.

ect a Smoke/CO problem. Always check your home for a

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

Test this Smoke/CO Alarm once a week. If the Alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the Alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.

family living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commer medical conditions that may make them mor monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. For additional infor and your medical condition contact your physician.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

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Installing Smoke/CO Alar

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WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED

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HOW TO INST

This combination Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to be mounted on the ceiling or wall. It is not a tabletop device.

ceiling or wall as outlined below. Read “Where To Install This Alarm” before starting.

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

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ALL THIS ALARM

PREPARE YOUR ALARM LABELS

Find the pair of self-adhesive labels included with this Smoke/CO Alarm.

• On each label write in the phone number of your emergency responder (like 911) and a qualified appliance technician.

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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 responsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, combustion appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment.”

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Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary device. It is a single-station unit that cannot be linked to other devices. Connecting anything else to this unit may pr properly.

Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Air currents

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around junction boxes can prevent smoke from reaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from alarming. Only AC powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes.

1. Hold base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise (left) to separate it from the unit.

2. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) and use a pencil to mark the center of each mounting slot.

3. Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes.

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6. plastic screw anchors.

Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling

7. or wall through the mounting slots using the two screws provided.

Before attaching the Alarm to the bracket,

8. insert the 9V battery (included) into the battery compartment. Match the terminals on the end of the battery with the termi nals on the unit. Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-.” Push the battery in until it snaps in

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NOTE: The unit may beep briefly when you

install the battery The GREEN Light flashes about every 30 seconds when the unit is receiving battery power.

The batter you the unit will not operate without a batter

Align the tabs on the base with the tabs on the mounting bracket.

9. Turn the base until it snaps into place.

If the cover does not line up the way you wanted, adjust it by slowly

10.

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11. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. See “Weekly Testing” for details.

IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS

WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM

Type of Alarm What You See and Hear

Carbon Monoxide (CO) CO Light:

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IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS

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IF THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS

RESPONDING TO AN ALARM

If you hear the alarm horn sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause and the RED SMOKE light is flashing, smoke has been detected. Evacuate everyone from the building.

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WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE

Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.

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Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to get

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essed or collect anything.

dr Feel doors with the back of your hand befor

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If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).

Take short, shallow breaths.

• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,

and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.

• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.

Give your address, then your name.

• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.

• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.

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

USING THE SILENCE FEATURE

Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm. Removing the batteries disables the alarm and removes your protection.

The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify and correct the problem. Do not use the Silence Feature in emergency situations. It will not corr

To use the Silence Feature, press and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover of the Smoke/CO Alarm for 3 seconds.

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When the Smoke Alarm is Silenced When the CO Alarm is silenced

The Smoke Alarm will remain silent for 8 minutes, then return to normal operation.

If the smoke has not cleared–or continues to increase–the device will go back into alarm.

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you hear a “chirp.” The “chirp” marks the start of the self-test sequence.

If the unit does not alarm, make sur test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.

NOTE: During testing, if the yellow service light comes on and the hor

Y TESTING

NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might

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equired by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). NEVER use

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• 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 hor

tant to test this unit every week to make sure it is working

operly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this

First, the BATTERY (green) and SERVICE (yellow) lights will flash

• briefly—this is normal.

• Next, the Smoke Alarm will sound. The smoke symbol will flash, and you will hear this hor

Finally, the CO Alarm will sound. The CO symbol will flash, and you

• will hear this horn pattern: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause.

“chirps” 3 times, the device should be serviced or r testing, if the horn starts to “chirp” every 30 seconds, replace the battery immediately

Push and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover until

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REGULAR MAINTENANCE

Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not operate pr since they may not provide a constant charge.

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Actual battery service life depends on the Smoke/CO Alarm and the envir ment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above ar replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested battery life, you MUST r “chirping” (the “low battery war

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO

WHAT IS CO?

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SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING

These symptoms ar with ALL household members.

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car 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!

FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM

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

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

• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify

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

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

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