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MODEL SC1000BN—User’s Manual
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm
TEST
SERVICE
MOVE TO
FRESH AIR
CO
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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.
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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!
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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.
OTE:
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.
OTE:
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
install
(if allowed by building
12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line,
below typical “dead air” spaces.
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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.
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.
Before you start installation, find the pair of
self-adhesive labels included with this 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
Alarm, and the other label in the “fresh air” location
you plan to go if the alarm sounds.
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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
and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment,
combustion appliances and equipment, and/or
gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion
equipment.”
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IMPORTANT!
You must
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 r eaching 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.
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.
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
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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.
OTE:
The unit may beep briefly when you install the
battery. This is normal.
The battery door will not close unless a
WARNING!
battery is installed. This warns you the unit
will not operate without a battery.
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” (page 14) for details.
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CHAPTER 3: If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds
WHAT TO DO FIRST—IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM
Type of alarm: The Alarm is... This means... You should...
Carbon Monoxide CO Light:
Smoke SMOKE Light:
Problem... The Alarm is... This means... You should...
Low Battery BATTERY Light:
Service SERVICE Light:
Flashing RED
Horn: 4 beeps —
silence, repeating
Flashing RED
Horn: 3 beeps —
silence, repeating
Flashing yellow
Horn: Chirps every
30 seconds
Flashing yellow
Horn: Chirps three
times every 30
seconds
The device has
detected carbon
monoxide
The device has
detected smoke
The battery in the
alarm is low
The device is not
working properly
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See “What To Do
If Carbon Monoxide
Is Detected.”(Page 11)
See “What To Do If
Smoke Is Detected.”
(Page 12)
Install a new 9V alkaline
or lithium battery*.
*For a list of acceptable
replacement batteries, see
“Regular Maintenance.” (Pg. 15)
See “Testing and
Maintenance.” (Page 14)
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WHAT TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED
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 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:
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 r e-enter the pr emises,
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
WARNING!
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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Finding the Source of CO
After an Alarm
Because CO may dissipate by the time an
investigator arrives, it may be difficult to locate
the source of CO. See Chapter 6 “What You
Need To Know About CO.” (Page 18.)
Brands, Inc. shall not be obligated to pay for
any carbon monoxide investigation or
service call.
“ALARM-MOVE
TO FRESH AIR”
If you hear the alarm
horn and the red light
is flashing, move
everyone to a source
of fresh air. DO NOT
move the CO alarm!
BRK
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WHAT TO DO IF SMOKE IS DETECTED
NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm
WARNING!
may result in injury or death. If the alarm
sounds and you are not absolutely certain of
the source of the smoke, get everyone out of
the house immediately.
If the alarm sounds and you are not absolutely
certain of the source of the smoke, get
everyone out of the house immediately.
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the
source of smoke is not a fire emergency
—cooking smoke or an extremely dusty
furnace, for example—use the silence feature
to quiet the alarm, then open a nearby window
or door and fan the smoke away from the unit.
In most cases this will silence the alarm, and
once the smoke clears the unit will reset
automatically.
Responding to An Alarm
Contact your Fire Department for more
ideas on making your home safer and on
creating your own family escape plan.
• Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your
family escape plan. Your safe escape
may depend on thinking clearly and
remembering what you have practiced.
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 to see if they are
hot. If a door is cool, open it slowly.
Don’t open a hot door—use an alternate
escape route.
• Stay close to the floor. Smoke and hot
gases rise.
• Keep doors and windows closed, unless
you need to escape through them.
• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and do a head count to
make sure everyone 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.
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USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
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.
When the smoke alarm is silenced.... When the CO alarm is silenced...
The smoke alarm will remain silent for up to 15
minutes and then return to normal operation.
If the smoke has not cleared—or increases at
any time,— the device will go back into alarm.
Never remove the batteries to quiet an
unwanted alarm. Removing the batteries
disables the alarm and removes your
protection.
The CO alarm will remain silent for 4 minutes.
After 4 minutes, if CO levels remain potentially
dangerous the horn will start sounding again.
WARNING!
Use the silence feature only if you are
certain of the source of smoke. If you are
not certain of the source or a fire starts
while you are clearing smoke, evacuate the
house immediately.
The silence feature is intended to temporarily
silence the alarm horn. It will not correct a
CO problem.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT!
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CHAPTER 4: Testing and Maintenance
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WEEKLY TESTING
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.
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 BA TTERY (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.
OTE:
During testing, if the yellow service light comes
on and the horn “chirps” 3 times, the device
should be replaced. If the battery light flashes
yellow, replace the battery immediately.
WARNING!
If the alarm does not test properly:
1. Make sure the battery is installed correctly.
2. Be sure the alarm is clean and dust-free.
3. Install a fresh 9V alkaline or lithium battery*
and test the alarm again.
If the CO alarm is not working properly, refer to
the “Limited Warranty” at the end of this
manual.
If there is still a problem, do not try to fix the
alarm yourself. This will void your warranty!
The Test/Silence button is the ONLY proper
way to test this smoke/CO alarm. NEVER
use vehicle exhaust, open flame, or aerosol
smoke. Using anything but the Test/Silence
button will damage the unit, and may cause
personal injury or property damage.
*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries,
see “Regular Maintenance.” (Page 15)
WARNING!
CAUTION!
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REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To keep the alarm in good working order:
• Test it every week using the
Test/Silence button.
• Vacuum the alarm cover at least once a
month, using the soft brush attachment.
Test the alarm again after vacuuming.
• Replace the battery when the alarm
“chirps” and the yellow light blinks twice
a minute (the low battery warning).
OTE:
The low battery warning should last for 30 days,
but you should replace the battery immediately
to continue your protection.
Choosing a replacement battery:
This unit requires one standard 9V alkaline
battery. The following alkaline battery is
acceptable as a replacement: Duracell
#MN1604. You can also use an Ultralife 9 volt
lithium battery, #U9VL for longer service life
between battery changes. These replacement
batteries are commonly available at local retail
stores.
Use only the alkaline or lithium replacement
batteries listed. The unit may not operate
properly with other batteries. Never use
rechargeable batteries since they may not
provide a constant charge.
DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect
sprays directly on or near the alarm.
DO NOT paint over the alarm. Doing so may
permanently damage the alarm.
CAUTION!
IMPORTANT!
Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals, and
other contaminants can affect the sensor. When
using any of these materials near the alarm,
make sure the room is well ventilated.
OTE:
All products have a limited life. The unit
should be replaced immediately if it is not
operating properly.
IMPORTANT!
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CHAPTER 5: Protecting Your Family
Protecting Your Family 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.
To 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 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 .
• 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
burned completely and CO may be
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• Check for exhaust backflow from CO
• Check the house or garage on the other
• Keep windows and doors open slightly.
In addition, familiarize yourself with the
enclosed checklist, read this manual in its
entirety, and make sure you understand
what to do if your alarm sounds.
present. Keep the 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.
sources. Check the draft hood on an
operating furnace for a backdraft. Look
for cracks on furnace heat exchangers.
side of shared wall.
If you suspect that CO is escaping into
your home, open a window or a door.
Opening windows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.
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PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE
Putting up smoke alarms is just one step in
protecting your family from fir es. You must also
reduce the chance a fire will start in your home,
and have a plan for escaping safely if one does.
To have a good fire safety program, you must:
• Develop a family escape plan and practice it with everyone in your family,
including small children. 1) Draw a floor
plan of your home and identify at least
two exits from each room and one way to
get out of each bedroom without opening
the door; 2) Decide on a meeting place a
safe distance from home, and make sure
everyone knows to wait there; 3) Know
where to go to call the Fire Department
from outside the home; 4) Make sure
everyone—including all children—know
what the alarm signal means and how to
react to it. Teach them they must be prepared to leave the home by themselves if
needed; 5) Hold fire drills every 6 months
and practice how to escape safely. Show
children how to check if doors are hot
before opening them. Show them how to
use an alternate exit if a door is hot and
shouldn’t be opened. Teach them to stay
close to the floor and crawl if necessary.
• Install at least one smoke alarm on every
level of your home, in every bedroom,
and in every sleeping area. Keep alarms
clean, and test them weekly. Replace
smoke 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 the stairs are
blocked.
• 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 free
from grease and debris; 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 allow
rubbish to accumulate.
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CHAPTER 6: What You Need To Know About CO
What is CO?
CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas
produced when fossil fuels do not burn
completely , or are exposed to heat (usually fi re).
Electrical appliances typically do not
produce CO.
These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil,
natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, and propane.
Common appliances are often sources of CO. If
they are not properly maintained, are improperly
ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise
quickly. CO is a real danger now that homes are
more energy efficient. “Air-tight” homes with
added insulation, sealed windows, and other
weatherproofing 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 Exposure Throbbing headache,
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme Exposure Convulsions,
unconsciousness, heart and lung failure.
Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause brain
damage, death.
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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 more quickly and severely affected
by CO. Members of sensitive populations
should consult their doctors for advice on
taking additional precautions.
Finding the Source of CO
After an Alarm
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas,
which often makes it difficult to 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.
• Problem caused by “backdrafting.”
• Transient CO problem caused by
special circumstances.
BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be obligated to
pay for any carbon monoxide investigation
or service call.
CAUTION!
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Potential Sources Of CO In The Home
Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater,
gas or wood burning fireplace, gas kitchen
range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.
Damaged or insufficient venting: corroded or
disconnected water heater 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).
Transient CO Problems: “transient” or onagain-off-again CO problems can be caused by
outdoor conditions and other special
circumstances.
The following conditions can result in
transient CO situations:
1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel
appliances caused by outdoor conditions
such as:
• Wind direction and/or velocity, including
high, gusty winds. Heavy air in the vent
pipes (cold/humid air with extended
periods between cycles).
• Negative pressure differential resulting
from the use of exhaust fans.
• Several appliances running at the same
time competing for limited fresh air.
• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose
from clothes dryers, furnaces, or water
heaters.
• Obstructions in or unconventional vent
pipe designs which can amplify the
above situations.
2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning
devices (range, oven, fireplace).
3. Temperature inversions, which can trap
exhaust close to the ground.
4. 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 are also har d
to recreate during a CO investigation.
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CHAPTER 7: Regulatory Information for CO Alarms
What Levels of CO Cause an Alarm?
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 defines
three specific alarm points by which all
residential CO alarms must sound. They are
measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over
time (in minutes).
UL2034 Required Alarm Points:
• 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.
IMPORTANT!
CO alarms are designed to sound before there
is an immediate life threat. Since you cannot
see or smell CO, never assume it’s not present.
• An exposure to 70 ppm of CO for 4 hours
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.
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This CO alarm measures exposure to CO over
time. It alarms if CO levels 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 before the
onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults.
Why is this important? Because you need to be
warned of a potential CO problem while you
can still react in time. In many reported cases of
CO exposure, victims may be aware that they
are not feeling well, but become disoriented
and can no longer react well enough to exit the
building or get 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!
IMPORTANT!
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CHAPTER 8: Regulatory Info. For Smoke Alarms
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
NFPA Standard 72 Section 2-2.1.1.1
2-2.1.1.1 Smoke alarms shall be installed
outside of each separate sleeping area in the
immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on
each additional story of the family living unit,
including basements and excluding crawl
spaces and unfinished attics. In new
construction a smoke alarm shall also be
installed in each sleeping room. Chapter 2 also
reads as follows: 2-2.2.1; In new construction,
where more than one smoke alarm is required
by 2-2.1, they shall be so arranged that
operation of any smoke alarm shall cause the
alarm in all smoke alarms within the dwelling to
sound. A-2.5.2.1 Smoke Detection — Are Mor e
Smoke Alarms Desirable? The required number
of smoke alarms may not provide reliable early
warning protection for those areas separated
by a door from the areas protected by the
required alarms. For this reason, it is
recommended that the householder consider
the use of additional smoke alarms for those
areas for increased protection. The additional
areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining
room, furnace room, 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.
California State Fire Marshall
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, furnace
rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms,
basements, and attached garages.
IMPORTANT!
This equipment should be installed in
accordance with the National Fire Protection
Association’s Standard 72.
Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
building and regulatory codes may apply
in your area. Always check compliance
requirements before beginning any
installation.
Specific requirements for smoke alarm installation
vary from state to state and from region to region.
Check with your local Fire Department for current
requirements in your area. If you install AC or AC/DC
units, it is recommended they be interconnected for
added protection.
National Fire
Additional local
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Recommended Placement
Installing Smoke Alarms in Mobile Homes
For minimum security install one smoke 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.
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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for
WARNING!
complete fire detection systems in places
housing many people—like apartment buildings,
condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories,
hospitals, long-term health care facilities, nursing
homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any
kind—even if they were once single-family
homes. It is not a suitable substitute for complete
fire detection systems in warehouses, industrial
facilities, commercial buildings, and specialpurpose non-residential buildings which require
special fire detection and alarm systems.
Depending on the building codes in your area,
this unit may be used to provide additional
protection in these facilities.
The following information applies to all five
types of buildings listed: In new construction,
most building codes require the use of AC or AC/
DC 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 NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) or NFPA 72
(National Fire Alarm Code), local 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.
2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:
Apartment building, condominium. This type of unit
is suitable for use in individual apartments or
condos, provided a primary fire detection system
already exists to meet fire detection requirements in
common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches.
Using this type of 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, longterm health care facilities. This type of unit is
suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/
resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection
system already exists to meet fire detection
requirements in common areas like lobbies,
hallways, or porches. Using this type of unit in
common areas may not provide sufficient warning
to all residents or meet local fire protection
ordinances/regulations.
4. Hotels/Motels: Also boarding houses and
dormitories. This type of unit is suitable for use
inside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided
a primary fire detection system already exists to
meet fire detection requirements in common areas
like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this type
of unit in common areas may not provide sufficient
warning to all residents or meet local fire
protection ordinances/regulations.
5. Warehouses/Commercial Buildings:
DO NOT use this smoke/CO alarm in warehouses,
industrial or commercial buildings, specialpurpose non-residential buildings, RVs, boats, or
airplanes. This CO alarm is specifically designed
for residential use, and may not provide adequate
protection in non-residential applications.
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF SMOKE ALARMS
Battery operated units: Provide protection
even when electricity fails, provided the
batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
Units are easy to install, and do not require
professional installation.
AC powered units: Can be interconnected so
if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. They
do not operate if electricity fails. Units must be
installed by a qualified electrician.
AC powered units with battery back-up:
Can be interconnected so if one unit senses
smoke, all units alarm. They will operate if
electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh
and correctly installed. Units must be installed
by a qualified electrician.
Units for the hearing impaired: Include a
visual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and
meet the requirements of the Americans With
Disabilities Act. BRK Electronics
alarm model 100S is an AC powered unit that
has an 85 decibel alarm and a 177 candela
strobe light, which flashes rapidly when the unit
is in alarm. These units can be interconnected
so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.
They do not operate if electricity fails. Units
must be installed by a qualified electrician.
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smoke
All these units are designed to provide early
warning of fires if located, installed and cared
for as described in the user’s manual, and if
smoke reaches them. If you are unsure which
type of unit to install, refer to Chapter 2 of the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Standard 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and
NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire
Protection Association, One Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building
codes may also require specific units in new
construction or in different areas of the home.
IONIZATION SMOKE ALARMS
These units are generally more effective at
detecting fast, 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 SMOKE ALARMS
These units are generally more effective at
detecting slow, smoldering fi res which 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.
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CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Guide
Problem... If the CO Alarm... You Should...
The BATTERY light turns
YELLOW. It flashes and the
horn “chirps” twice a minute.
Horn chirps and yellow service
light blinks three times every
30 seconds.
During testing, when you
press and hold the Test/Silence
button, the BATTERY light
turns YELLOW
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Only
CO alarm goes back into
alarm 4 minutes after you
press the Test/Silence button.
CO alarm sounds frequently
even though no high levels of
CO are revealed in an
investigation.
Smoke Alarm Only
Smoke alarm sounds when no
smoke is visible.
*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.” (Page 15)
If you have questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-9005.
Low battery warning. Install a new 9V alkaline or lithium battery*.
Device is not working
properly, and needs to be
replaced.
Low battery Install a new 9V alkaline or lithium battery*.
CO levels indicate a
potentially dangerous
situation.
The alarm may be
improperly located. Refer
to “Where to Install This
Alarm.” (Page 5)
Unwanted alarm may be
caused by nonemergency source like
cooking smoke.
Units under warranty should be returned to
manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited
Warranty” for details. (Back Cover)
IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO
POISONING, EVACUATE your home and call 911
or the Fire Department. If not, press the Test/
Silence button again and keep ventilating your
home.
Relocate your alarm. If frequent alarms continue,
have home rechecked for potential CO problems.
You may be experiencing an intermittent CO
problem.
Clean the alarm’s cover with a soft, clean cloth.
If frequent unwanted alarms continue, relocate
your alarm. Alarm may be too close to a kitchen,
cooking appliance, or steamy bathroom.
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CHAPTER 10: General Limitations Of This Alarm
This smoke/CO alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for use in industrial applications where
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for carbon monoxide alarms must be met.
The smoke alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents. Special purpose smoke
alarms should be installed for hearing impaired residents (CO alarms may not be available for the hearing impaired).
This smoke/CO alarm will not work without
power. This alarm requires a 9V alkaline or lithium
battery to operate.
This smoke/CO alarm will not sense carbon
monoxide or smoke that does not reach the
sensors. It will only sense CO or smoke at the sensor .
CO or smoke may be present in other areas. Doors or
other obstructions may affect the rate at which CO or
smoke reaches the sensors. If bedroom doors are
usually closed at night, we recommend you install an
alarm device (combination smoke/CO alarm, or
separate smoke and CO alarms) in each bedroom
and in the hallway between them.
This smoke/CO alarm may not sense CO or
smoke on another level of the home. Example: This
alarm device, installed on the second floor, may not
sense CO or smoke in the basement. For this reason,
one alarm device may not give adequate early
warning. Recommended minimum protection is one
alarm device in every sleeping area, every bedroom,
and on every level of your home. Some experts
recommend battery powered smoke and CO alarms
be used in conjunction with interconnected AC
powered smoke alarms. For details, see “Different
Types of Smoke Alarms” (see page 24 for details).
This smoke/CO alarm may not be heard. The alarm
horn loudness meets or exceeds the current UL
standards. However, if the device is installed outside
the bedroom, it may not wake up 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
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who are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the
sound is blocked by distance or closed doors. Noise
from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or
other appliances may also prevent alert persons from
hearing the alarm horn. This alarm device is not
intended for people who are hearing impaired.
The smoke alarm may not have time to alarm
before the fire itself causes damage, injury, or
death, since smoke from some fires may not reach
the unit immediately. Examples of this include
persons smoking in bed, children playing with
matches, or fires caused by violent explosions
resulting from escaping gas.
This smoke/CO alarm is not a substitute for life
insurance. Though this smoke/CO alarm warns
against increasing CO levels or the presence of
smoke, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply in
any way that they will protect lives. Homeowners and
renters must still insure their lives.
This smoke/CO alarm has a limited life. Although
the this smoke/CO alarm and all of its parts have
passed many stringent tests and are designed to be
as reliable as possible, any of these parts could fail at
any time. Therefore, you must test this device weekly.
This smoke/CO alarm is not foolproof. Like all
other electronic devices, this smoke/CO alarm has
limitations. It can only detect CO or smoke that
reaches the sensors. It may not give early warning of
the source of CO or smoke is in a remote part of the
home, away from the alarm device.
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Limited Warranty
Coverage:
Smoke/CO alarm to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use for a period of five
years from the date of purchase. During the first year
after the date of purchase, BRK Brands, Inc. will
replace any defective Smoke/CO alarm without
charge. During the next four years, BRK Brands, Inc.
will replace any defective Smoke/CO alarm at a charge
to you not to exceed BRK Brands, Inc.’s cost. 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.
Dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling this
product do not have the right to alter, modify or any
way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
In new construction, if your Smoke/CO alarms were
installed by a contractor, this warranty is valid for the
homeowner at the time of installation from the date of
original installation and is not transferable.
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,
current or battery, use contrary to the operating
instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by
anyone other than BRK Brands, Inc. Further, the
warranty does not cover acts of God, such as fire,
flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
BRK Brands, Inc. 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 for 5 years.
BRK Brands, Inc. warrants its enclosed
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
exclusions 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.
Service:
Units under warranty and in need of repair
should be returned, shipping prepaid, to BRK Brands,
Inc., Attn.: Consumer Affairs, 3920 Enterprise Court,
Aurora, IL 60504-8132.
Warranty:
express or implied, written or oral, including that of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose,
with respect to the battery
BRK Electronics® is a registered trademark
of BRK Brands, Inc.
BRK Brands, Inc. makes no warranty,
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ONIZATION SMOKE ALARMS: These units are
generally more effective at detecting fast, 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 SMOKE ALARMS: These
units are generally more effective at detecting slow,
smoldering fires which 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.
M06-1048-000 11/99
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