BRK electronic SC1000BN User Manual

MODEL SC1000BN—User’s Manual
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Basic Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Smoke/CO Alarm Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Where NOT To Install This Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How to Install This Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
CHAPTER 3: IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
What To Do First—Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
What To Do If Carbon Monoxide is Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
What To Do If Smoke Is Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
CHAPTER 4: TESTING AND MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CHAPTER 5: PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Protecting Your Family From CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Protecting Your Family From Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
CHAPTER 6: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CHAPTER 7: REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CHAPTER 8: REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CHAPTER 9: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
CHAPTER 10: GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BACK COVER
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE: This unit was shipped with a user’s manual that contains
important information about its operation. If you are installing this unit for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the user.
CHAPTER 1: Introduction
BASIC FEATURES
• Separate sensor and alarm 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/Silence button
• Colored lights indicate battery status and service needed.
The CO Alarm
The Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm measures CO levels in the air. It will alarm if CO levels rise quickly (if the heat exchanger on your furnace breaks, for example), or if CO is consistently present (a slow CO leak in your stove or water heater).
• Features Solid-state Infrared Reservoir (SIR) Sensor System
• “CO” alarm light flashes when CO alarm is triggered
• Silence feature quiets alarm horn while you take corrective action
The Smoke Alarm
The Smoke Alarm monitors the air for the presence of combustion particles (produced when something burns). When enough combustion particles reach the smoke sensing chamber, it triggers an alarm.
• Ionization Technology
• “SMOKE” alarm light flashes when smoke alarm is triggered
• Silence feature quiets alarm horn in response to unwanted alarms like those caused by cooking smoke
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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 combination Smoke and 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 will not sense gas, heat or flames.
This smoke/CO alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
This device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents. Smoke alarms specifically designed for the hearing impaired, which featur e devices like flashing strobe lights, are available to alert the hearing impaired in case of fire.
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IMPORTANT!
CAUTION!
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
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.
WARNING!
WARNING!
NEVER ignore any alarm. Refer to Chapter 3 for more information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond can r esult in injury or death.
WARNING!
The silence feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a problem. See Chapter 3 for details on using the silence feature.
WARNING!
Test this smoke/CO alarm once a week. If it ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
Do not paint over the smoke/CO alarm. Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chamber and prevent the sensors from operating properly.
CAUTION!
ALARM SPECIFICATIONS
Audible Alarm: 85dB minimum at 10 feet
(3 meters)
Power: Powered by 9V battery. Green light
flashes about twice a minute when device is receiving battery power.
This alarm is designed to sound for up to 12 hours in alarm conditions, provided the battery is fresh and installed correctly.
Warranty: 5-year limited warranty.
The Smoke Alarm
During Alarm: Repeating Horn Pattern: horn
sounds three times, then pauses, then sounds three times, then pauses, until silence button is pressed, smoke dissipates, or battery runs down. Red “SMOKE” indicator flashes rapidly.
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms UL217.
The Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges:
formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million (ppm).
Required Alarm Levels: Before 10% COHb
exposure at levels of 30% to 70% Relative Humidity (RH):
• 400 ppm CO between 4 and 15 minutes
• 150 ppm CO between 10 and 50 minutes
• 70 ppm CO between 60 and 240 minutes
The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of 30 ppm for 30 days.
During Alarm: Repeating Horn Pattern: horn
sounds 4 times, then pauses, then sounds four times, then pauses, until silence button is pressed, CO dissipates, or battery runs down. Red “CO” indicator light flashes rapidly.
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms UL2034.
The CO alarm is not
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The Carbon Monoxide Alarm (continued)
According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1.2: “Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as, but not limited to, exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fired appliances, and fireplaces. Carbon monoxide alarms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure.
This CO alarm monitors the air, and is designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening. This allows you precious time to leave the house and correct the problem. This is only possible if alarms are located, installed, and maintained as described in this manual.
This CO alarm is designed to alert you to a potentially dangerous build-up of CO over time. It cannot fix a CO problem, and it cannot identify a specific source of CO. The company shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call conducted by a Fire Department, or licensed investigator or repairman, arranged by the homeowner in response to an alarm.
This product is intended for use in ordinary
WARNING!
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 may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.
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CHAPTER 2: 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 Chapter 8 for details on the NFPA recommendations).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends the use of at least one CO alarm per household, located near the sleeping area.
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For added protection, install an additional CO alarm at least 15 feet (5 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
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, wher e temperatures normally remain between 40˚F and 100˚F (4˚C and 38˚C).
In a Mobile Home:
• Install alarms on inside walls ONLY! Uninsulated outside walls and roofs of mobile homes often transfer heat and cold from outdoors.
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Recommended Placement
• When installing on the wall, the smoke alarm 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” on page 7 for more information.
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For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could keep carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the alarm.
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WHERE NOT TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
Do NOT locate this smoke/CO alarm:
• In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished attics. Avoid extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
• Closer than 20 feet (6 meters) from a fur­nace or other fuel burning heat source, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater.
• Where combustion particles (formed when something burns) are produced. Avoid poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep this smoke/CO alarm at least 20 feet (6 meters) from sources of combustion particles (stove, vehicle, furnace) whenever possible.
• Within 5 feet 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.
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Do NOT locate this smoke/CO alarm:
• Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4˚C) or above 100˚ F (38˚ C) including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches, or unfinished attics or basements. Extreme temperatures may shorten component or battery life.
• 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.
Avoiding Dead Air Spaces
“Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the smoke alarm. To avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations:
On ceilings,
the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is not possible, install the smoke alarm at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner.
On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling,
the first smoke alarm within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally. Additional smoke 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.
For wall mounting
codes), the smoke alarm should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and
install smoke alarms as close to
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(if allowed by building
12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.
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