BRK electronic SC01NM08 User Manual

Model SC01N

M08-0015-000 Q 09/02

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This user’s manual contains important information about your Smoke/CO Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Smoke/CO Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

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

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

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

How to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

What To Do First–Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

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

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/3

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/4

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

Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/5

Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/6

General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7/6

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

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

USER’S MANUAL

SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

Features:

• Separate sensors to detect smoke and CO. The two alarm systems work independently.

• Powered by a single 9V alkaline or lithium battery

• Flip-open battery door for easy battery replacement

• Large, easy-to-use Test button

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

All First Alert®Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.

Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced

in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.

Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in

greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.

For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level of your home.

INTRODUCTION

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits;

5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debrisfree; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.

Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.

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 Smoke/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.

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This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two separate alarms. The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other gas. It will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the 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.

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This Smoke/CO Alarm cannot operate without a working battery. Removing the battery for any reason, or failing to replace the battery at the end of its service life, removes your protection.

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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.

• The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a Smoke/CO problem. Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.

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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.

• This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to carbon monoxide 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.

THIS USER’S MANUAL HAS BEEN RESIZED TO

PRINT OUT ON 8-1/2 x 11” PAGES.

BLACK page numbers reference the original printed document.

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BATTERY

OKE

SERVICE

SILENCE

MOVE TO FRESH AIR

INSTALLATION

WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

Minimum coverage for Smoke Alarms, as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is one Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom (See “Regulatory Information For Smoke Alarms” for details on the NFPA recommendations).

For CO Alarms, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home.

NOTE: For added protection, install an additional Smoke/CO Alarm at least 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 from the furnace 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 areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long, 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

areas, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚F and 100˚F (4˚C and 38˚C).

Recommended Placement

• When installing on the wall, the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line.

• When installing on the ceiling, place the alarm as close to the center as possible.

• In either case, install at least 4 inches (102 mm) from where the wall and ceiling meet. See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces” for more information.

NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could keep carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the Alarm.

Installing Smoke/CO Alarms in Mobile Homes

For minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation. If your mobile 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.

WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED

Do NOT locate this Smoke/CO Alarm:

• In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished attics. Avoid extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.

• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce “unwanted” or “nuisance” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these areas as much as possible.

• Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the smoke sensor and cause unwanted alarms.

• In extremely humid areas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry room, utility room, or other source of high humidity.

• In direct sunlight.

• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air may

prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.

• In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚F (4˚C) or hotter than 100˚F (38˚C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.

• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sensing chamber.

• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical “noise” can interfere with the sensor.

• In “dead air” spaces. See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces”.

AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES

“Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke/CO Alarm. To avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations below.

On ceilings, install Smoke/CO Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke/CO Alarm at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner.

For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke/CO Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.

On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install first Smoke/CO Alarm within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally. Additional Smoke/CO Alarms may be required depending on the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings.

HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

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

You must install this device on the 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.

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.

• Place one label near the Smoke/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 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 prevent it from working properly.

• Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Air currents 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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4. Using a 3/16-inch (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through each pencil mark.

5. Insert the plastic screw anchors into the holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary, until they are flush with the ceiling or wall.

6. Line the mounting bracket up over the plastic screw anchors.

7. Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall through the mounting slots using the two screws provided.

8. Before attaching the Alarm to the bracket, insert the 9V battery (included) into the battery compartment. Match the terminals on the end of the battery with the terminals on the unit. Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-.” Push the battery in until it snaps in securely and cannot be shaken loose. If the battery is not snapped in completely, the unit cannot receive battery power.

NOTE: The unit may beep briefly when you

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

The battery door will not close unless a battery is installed. This warns you the unit will not operate without a battery.

SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING

SMOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS

KEY:

SMOKE ALARMS

SMOKE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE

CO ALARMS

BOTH, OR COMBINATION SMOKE/CO ALARMS

Suggested locations are based on NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72 for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always refer to national and local codes

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

before beginning any installation.

9. Align the tabs on the base with the tabs on the mounting bracket. Turn the base until it snaps into place.

10. If the cover does not line up the way you wanted, adjust it by slowly rotating it in either direction.

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:

Flashing RED Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause

Smoke Smoke Light:

Flashing RED Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause

Problem... What You See Indicates:

and Hear You Should...

Low Battery Battery Light: Battery is Low:

Flashing GREEN Install new 9V alkaline or Horn: Chirps lithium battery. For a list of every 30 seconds acceptable replacement

batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.”

Service

Service Light: Device is not Working Flashing YELLOW Properly: See “Testing Horn: 3 quick chirps and Maintenance”.

every 30 seconds

IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS

Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it!

IF THE CO ALARM 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 reenter the premises, or move away from the open door or window until the emergency services responder has arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition.

4. After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period, 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 adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a qualified appliance technician here:

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“ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”

If you hear the alarm horn sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause, and the RED CO light is flashing, move everyone to a source of fresh air.

IF THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS

RESPONDING TO AN ALARM

• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death.

• Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke, and removes your protection. Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.

• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE

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

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

dressed or collect anything.

• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.

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.

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 correct a CO problem or extinguish a fire.

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

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.

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.

The CO alarm will remain silent for 4 minutes.

After 4 minutes, if CO levels remain potentially dangerous the horn will start sounding again.

WEEKLY TESTING

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

accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the Smoke Alarm, be certain to use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards, and use it only as directed. Use of non-UL Listed products or improp

er use of UL Listed products may affect the Smoke

Alarm’s sensitivity, and may void your warranty.

NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.

• DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away when horn starts sounding.

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 Smoke/CO Alarm.

Push and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover until you hear a

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

• 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 horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.

• Finally, the CO Alarm will sound. The CO symbol will flash, and you will hear this horn pattern: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause.

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

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

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

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