BRK electronic SCO500 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL
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SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING 
SMOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS
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CO ALARMS
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MOKE ALARMS
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Suggested locations are based on NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72  for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always  refer to national and local codes  before beginning any installation.
In new construction AC and AC/DC smoke alarms MUST be interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations.
ONELINK®TALKING COMBINATION
SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH
PROGRAMMABLE LOCATION
Features:
Separate sensors to detect
• smoke and CO; the two alarm sensors work
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• Voice with programmable
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• Separate audible and visual signals to indicate alarm levels of smoke or CO
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• Powered by two “AA”
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing First Alert®for your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke & C smoke and/or Carbon Monoxide danger.
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mode the alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions such as testing the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm when
n silence and clearing the Latching features.
i Two Silence Features. Temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to
eight hours before replacing low battery or silence an unwanted alarm
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f Two Latching Features. Alarm Latch: Easily identifies initiating alarm
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Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation a rotation range to allow for perfect alignment.
6 Year End of Life Timer. Every 24 hours of operation a counter stored
n memory is updated.When the count equals 6 years of true operation,
i meaning actually powered-up, a malfunction chirp (triple chirp) will sound once a minute at the time of the 45 second Power-LED flash.
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All First Alert®Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, i
Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
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Key features include:
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clusive Voice Warning with Locationwill tell you the preprogrammed
1 locations (ex. "basement"). When alarms sounds, if programmed for
asement it will say "Warning, evacuate, smoke in basement" along with
pread Spectrum Horn Tone.Lower and varying horn frequency
kes it easier for elderly with normal age related hearing loss to hear
. Sweeps through the 2200 – 3400 Hz range.
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ingle Button Test/Silenceeliminates confusion. Depending on what
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WIRELESS OPERATION
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
his user’s manual contains important information about your
T Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or
y of it—with the end user.
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Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters
way from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;
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4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and
imneys grease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on
ch 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
lert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every
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oor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or
fl other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are
locked.
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BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important
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his combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two
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eparate alarms. The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire
s or any other gas. It will only indicate the presence of carbon
onoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
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ent in other areas. The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the
pres presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The Smoke Alarm
ot designed to sense gas, heat or flames.
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This Smoke/CO Alarm cannot operate without working
atteries. Removing the batteries for any reason, or failing to
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ace the batteries at the end of their service life, removes
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our protection.
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for more information on how to respond to an alarm.
Sounds” Failure to respond can result in injury or death.
The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will not correct a problem. See "Using the Silence Features" for
tails. Always check your home for a potential problem after
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y alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
an Test this Smoke/CO Alarm once a week. If the Alarm ever fails
t correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the Alarm is
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t 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
n compliance with Occupational Safety and Health
i Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with medical conditions that may make them more
ensitive to carbon monoxide may consider using warning
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vices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon
de monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. For additional
nformation on carbon monoxide and your medical condition
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tact your physician.
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Y STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING
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THIS ALARM
FOR FIRST TIME AND WHEN CHANGING BATTERIES
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. Insert batteries (2, AA batteries).
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2. Press & Hold Test Button if ou w
y location or change the location of the Alarm. Release button after Alarm responds.
3. After you hear the location of
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ADDING AND LINKING ADDITIONAL ONELINK ALARMS
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2. Press and hold the test
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3. Once you hear the unit chirp,
release the test button. T Alarm is w ONELINK®Alarms.
. Press and hold the test button on the first Alarm, until the second
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Alarm the test button.
5. If you have purchased the hardwired battery back-up ONELINK
Alarm, you can now connect the hardwired Alarm by installing the three-wire connector on the ceiling to the Alarm.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for additional ONELINK
You have now successfully linked your new ONELINK®Alarms. To add additional Alarms at a later time, follow steps 1 through 5.
wo minutes pass, the Green power LED will stop
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AT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM
Under Normal Operations
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once a minute
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When You Test the Alarm
Voice:
“Testing.” Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps; Voice: “Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Basement”]. Evacuate.”
Smoke LED: Flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern Horn: 4 fast beeps, pause, 4 fast beeps;
oice:“Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:
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Basement”]. Evacuate.” Pause.“Highest carbon monoxide
“ level was [CO level example: _0_
ppm]”.
CO LED: Flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern attery Becomes Low or is Missing
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Alarm is Not Operating Properly (MALFUNCTION SIGNAL)
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Replace battery in [Location, example “Kitchen”].” Repeated
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very 5 hours
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orn:chirps once a minute
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ower/Smoke LED:Flashes Green On for 2 seconds/Off for
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2 seconds. Low Battery Latch is now engaged.
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oice:“Detector error in [Location, example “Kitchen”], please see
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nual” (refer to Troubleshooting Guide).
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Power/Smoke LED: Flashes approximately once a minute
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arm Levels of CO are Detected
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Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice*
ower/Smoke LED:Off
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OTE:If unit goes into CO alarm, the regular 4 beeps-brief pause
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ycle will repeat for four minutes. After four minutes, the pause will
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ter Alarm: Flashes Red On for 2 seconds/Off for 2
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conds. CO Alarm Latch is now engaged.
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Smoke is Detected
arning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Kitchen”].
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Evacuate.”
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oke Alarm is Silenced
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STALLATION
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Regulatory Information For Smoke Alarms” for details on the NFPA
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or CO Alarms,the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
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recommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
or added protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate
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1 where possible. In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this
istance cannot be maintained, install the Alarm as far away as possible
d from the furnace or other fuel burning source. Installing the Alarm closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) will not harm the Alarm, but may increase the frequency of unwanted alarms.
eps, pause, 3 beeps, voice
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attern.After Alarm: Flashes Red On for 2 seconds/
horn p
ff for 2 seconds. Smoke Alarm Latch is now engaged.
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RE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
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In general, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
• 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.
• 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.
he top of first-to-second floor stairs.
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• 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 a
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Recommended Placement
• When installing on the wall, the top edge of Smoke Alarms should
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• When installing on the ceiling, place the Alarm as close to the center as possi
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NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could
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Installing Smoke/CO Alarms in Mobile Homes
or minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each
F 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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WHE
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o NOT locate this Smoke/CO Alarm:
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• In garages, 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
ters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace,
(6 me water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot (6 meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller
s, for example – it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be
home placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at
easonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce
a r “unwanted” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source.Ventilate these areas
uch as possible.
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• Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. In air streams
• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sensing
itchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the smoke
near k sensor and cause unwanted alarms.
In extremely humid areas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet
ters) from a shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher,
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undry room, utility room, or other source of high humidity.
la In direct sunlight. In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air
y prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.
ma In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than
00˚ F (38˚ C).These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces,
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nfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches,
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nd garages.
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ess than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical
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• 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
ow.
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n ceilings,install Smoke/CO Alarms as close to the center of the
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iling as possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke/CO Alarm at
ce
t 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner.
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or wall mounting
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Smoke/CO Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and
2 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air”
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aces.
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n a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling,install first Smoke/CO
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Alarm within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally. Additional Smoke/CO Alarms may be required depending
ngth, angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for
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on t details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings.
W TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
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or quick installation instructions see the “Quick and Easy Guide to
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device on the ceiling or wall as outlined below. Read “Where To Install T
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If you want to lock the battery compartment, or lock the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting bracket, please read the “Optional Locking Features” section in the “Quick and Easy Guide to Programming Y before you begin installation.
1. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the vertical
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4. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into
ling or wall. It is not a tabletop device.
his Alarm” before starting.
ll need:
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hillips screwdriver, hammer.
• 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
ing. Only AC powered units are intended for installation
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mounting holes.
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oval outlines you traced.
les. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary,
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5. Line the mounting bracket up over the plastic screw anchors.
6. Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall through the
7. Attach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the
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ing slots using the two screws provided.
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mounting bracket. Line up the guides
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ined up, turn the base clockwise
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ar (right) until it snaps into place.
NOTE: Once the Alarm is snapped onto the mounting bracket, you
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Battery Compartment
2 3 Power/Smoke Alarm LED 4 CO Alarm LED
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OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES
The optional locking features are designed to prevent unauthorized removal of the batteries or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family households where unauthorized battery or Alarm removal is not a concern.
These Alarms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Alarm to the mounting bracket.You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
ools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard flathead screwdriver.
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Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Depending on which locking
eatures you use, remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket using needle-nose pliers.
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To permanently remove either locking pin, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the
ock, and pry the pin out of the lock.
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O LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Do not lock the battery compartment until you install the batteries and test the Alarm.
If the unit does n
ting, DO NOT lock the battery
tes compartment! Install new batteries
t again. If the Alarm still does
and tes
ot alarm, replace it immediately.
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. Using needle-nose pliers, detach
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one locking pin from the mounting
acket.
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. After batteries are inserted, then
2
ush the locking pin through the
p hole near the battery door latch on
he back of the Alarm.
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ot alarm during
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach ocking pin from the mounting
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acket.
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. Insert the locking pin through the
2
hole on the back of the Alarm as
wn in the diagram.
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. When you attach the Alarm to the
3
nting bracket, the locking pin’s
mou head will fit into a notch on the
acket.
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IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS
WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM SIGNAL
efer to previous section “What You Will See and Hear With This
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IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS
ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”
ou hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing,
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on of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon
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onoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO
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ounds, you must not ignore it!
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IF THE CO ALARM SIGNAL 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
Do not re-enter the premises, or move away from the open door
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or
f or window until the emergency services responder has arrived, the
emises have been aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its
pr 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
ppliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment.
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a 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
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sa and have not, been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence.Write down the number of a qualified appliance
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AFTER AN ALARM
After the emergency responders arrive, the premises aired out, and
Alarm remains in its normal condition, you can check what
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1. Press & Hold Test Button
2. Press & Hold Test Button, if you
would like to clear the highest
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If you would like to keep the highest level in memory, do not
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move everyone to a source of fresh air.
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cleared.”
Alarm will say nothing.
nything.
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O UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
. Remove the Alarm from the
1
nting bracket. If the unit is
mou
ocked to the bracket, see the
l
ction “To Unlock the Mounting
se Bracket.”
. Insert a flathead screwdriver under
2
the head of the locking pin, and
ently pry it out of the battery
g
partment lock. (If you plan to
com relock the battery compartment,
ve the locking pin.)
sa
. To relock the battery compartment,
3
close the battery door and reinsert
ing pin in lock.
ock
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4. Reattach the Alarm to the mounting acket.
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When replacing the batteries, always
t the Alarm before relocking the
tes
ttery compartment.
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b
O UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
T
. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the
1
ectangular cut-out on the mounting
r
acket nearest to the locking pin.
br
Pry the Alarm away from the bracket
.
2
by pushing up on the screwdriver and
urning the Alarm counterclockwise
t
t) at the same time.
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THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
IF
NDING TO AN ALARM
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SP
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• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning
ou of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your
y
mmedia
i alarm may result in injury or death.
Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke/CO
• arm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke,
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.
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oke, and removes your protection. Instead open a window
sm
an the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset auto-
or f matically.
If the unit a
HAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
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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.
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ake short, shallow breaths.
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• 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.
tion. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the
ten
t
te a
oving batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense
larms get everyone out of the house immediately.
h with a cloth (preferably damp).
our nose a
nd mout
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home
fer.
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arms" f
or details.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURES
Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm. Removing
atteries disables the alarm and removes your protection.
the b
The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while
ou identify and correct the problem. Do not use the Silence Feature in
y emergency situations. It will not correct a CO problem or extinguish a fire.
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several minutes.You can silence this Smoke/CO Alarm by pressing the
lence button on the alarm cover for at least 3-5 seconds.
t/Si
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T After the Test/Silence button is released, the Red LED blinks during the
nce mod
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When the Smoke Alarm is Si
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urn to normal operation.
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tinues to increase–the device
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or u
f After 4 minutes, if CO levels
remain potentially dangerous the
ill start sounding again.
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ILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp”
or up to 8 hours. You can silence the low battery warning “chirp” by
f pressing the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
Once the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit
tinues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours. After 8
con hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume.
oon as possible; this unit will not operate without battery power!
s
o deactivate this feature:
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will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and unit sounds “chirp” once a minute).
ress the Test/Silence button again. The unit
P
Replace the batteries as
LATCHING FEATURES
Alarm Latch is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of smoke or carbon monoxide. After smoke or CO levels drop below alarm levels, the flash On for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds. It will continue to flash or “latch” for about 15 minutes, to give you time to determine which unit
nitiated the alarm.
i Low Battery Latch is activated when the Alarm is in the "low battery
cond O is designed to help you identify which Alarm needs to have the battery r ma battery", the Alarm will chirp in greater intervals than one minute, some-
imes up to several hours, until the battery reaches a steady low battery
t le and/or identifying which unit is chirping.
WE
t is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
I pr Smoke/CO Alarm.
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During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:
f the unit does not alarm, make sure the batteries are correctly installed,
I and test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
“Smoke/Power” LED and/or the “CO” Red LED will begin to
ition".When this occurs, the Smoke/PowerLED flashes Green
n for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds for about 15 minutes.This feature
eplaced. Although, the Alarm will sound the low battery chirp approxi-
tely once every minute, sometimes during the initial stages of "low
vel.This innovative feature eliminates the frustration of waiting for
EKLY TESTING
EVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You
N
ight accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your
m
ome. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s
h
tion as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
opera NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent
ge and voids your warranty.
dama
• DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding. posure at close range may be harmful to your hearing.
Ex
hen testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
W
operly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
ou can test this Smoke/CO Alarm bypressing and holding the
est/Silence button on the Alarm cover until Alarm
pically 3-5 seconds).
The Alarm Voicewill say “Testing.” The Hornwill sound 3 beeps,
ause, 3 beeps.The Alarm
p
ke in [Location, example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” The
smo
ower/Smoke LED
P
ext the
N
Voice will say “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location,
xample: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” The
e
ff and the CO LED
O
ll sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps.The Alarm
ornwi
H
oicewill say “Warning, evacuate
V
s Red and the CO LED will be Off.
flashe
s Red.
flashe
oicesays “Testing”
V
ower/Smoke LEDwill be
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REGULAR MAINTENANCE
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
Use only the replacement batteries listed below.The unit may not
te pr
opera batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.
• Test it at least once a week.
• Clean the Smoke/CO Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the side of the Smoke/CO Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft
out brush attachment.A can of clean compressed air (sold at computer
ffice supply stores) may also be used. Follow manufacturer
or o
nstructions for use. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. Never use water,
i cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
• If the Smoke/CO Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt,
dust and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted
larms, replace the unit immediately.
a
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Where
This Alarm Should Not Be Installed” for details.
Choosing a replacement battery:
Your Smoke/CO Alarm requires two standard AA batteries.
lowing batteries are acceptable as replacements:
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These batteries are available at many local retail stores.
attery service life depends on the Smoke/CO Alarm and the
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Act environment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above
ptable replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the
e acce
ar manufacturer’s suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).
To replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the cei
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Press tabs A and B as shown in the
3
4. Close the battery compartment, and
g or wall):
n
i
l
m and remove each battery.
a
iagr
d Insert the new batteries, making sure
.
they snap completely into the battery
partment. Match the terminals
com
he e
on t terminals on the unit.
then test the unit by pressing the
le
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ith other batteries. Never use rechargeable
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AT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
WH
WHAT IS CO?
CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels
o not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical
d appliances typically do not produce CO.
hese fuels include:Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline,
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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).
edium Exposure:Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast
M
t rate.
hear Extreme Exposure: Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung
ailure. Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage, death.
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his CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO
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vels are extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach
le
rtain minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally
a ce
nds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy
sou
ults. Why is this important? Because you need to be warned of a
ad
tential CO problem while you can still react in time. In many reported
po cases of CO exposure, victims may be aware that they are not feeling
ell, but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough to
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xit the building or get help.Also, young children and pets may be the
e first affected.The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms
hen the CO Alarm sounds. However, people with cardiac or respiratory
w
oblems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people
pr can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. If you experience
ven mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!
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FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM
arbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it
C
ifficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of
d the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO:
• House well ventilated before the investigator arrives. roblem caused by “backdrafting.”
• P
Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances.
cause CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may
Be
ifficult to locate the source of CO.
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igated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service
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POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME
Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater, gas or wood burning
place, gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.
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ged or insufficient venting:
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heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat
xchanger, blocked or clogged chimney opening.
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mproper use of appliance/device:
I
vehicle in an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch). Transient CO Problems: “transient” or on-again-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 door conditions such as:
out
irection and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds.
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• 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,
• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can
2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fir
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.
se conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your
he
T home. Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to recreate during a CO investigation.
s, or water heaters.
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amplify the above situations.
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ed or disconnected water
od
corr
rating a barbecue grill or
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W CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM
HO CO POISONING?
A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and
nds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening
sou
or average, healthy adults.
f
A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home
iances.
appl
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
itions can prevent proper air movement and cause back-
cond drafting. 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
nspections for a nominal fee.
i
• Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances.
heck appliances for excessive rust and scaling.Also check the
C flame on the burner and pilot lights.The flame should be blue. A
ellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO
y
y be present. Keep the blower door on the furnace closed.
ma Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel-burning
ppliances. Make sure appliances are vented to the outside. Do
a
t grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on screen porches.
no Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft
• hood on a
urnace heat exchangers.
f Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.
• Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO
• is e w
n addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read
I this manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to
our CO Alarm sounds.
do if y
n operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on
scaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening
indows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE/CO ALARMS
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS
HAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?
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Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO
o sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as
Alarms t
escribed below. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO
d
ver time (in minutes).
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034 Required Alarm Points*:
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• If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUSTALARM
ETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES.
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• If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM
ETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES.
B
• If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm if CO, IT MUSTALARM
ETWEEN 60 and 240 MINUTES.
B
* Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative
umidity (RH).
H
he unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level
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f 30 ppm for 30 days.
o
CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life
hreat. Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume it’s not present.
t
S
carbon mono Accor
“ t but not limited to, exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fired appliances, and fireplaces. CO Alarms are intended t of ability to react to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure.” This CO Alarm monitors the air at the Alarm, and is designed to alarm before CO le t l
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. U ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and v
Audible Alarm: 85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
posure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect
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An e average, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause
aches.
head An e
healthy adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.
tandards:Und
ding to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2:
arbon mono
C
o respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as,
larm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss
o a
vels become life threatening. This allows you precious time to leave
he house a
ed, installed, and maintained as described in this manual.
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RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
tional Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one
a
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T Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered
r
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n
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a
etails. For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a
d Smoke Alarm in all rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and basements, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4˚ C)
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1
nd
a smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.
More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:
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• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or com
• 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 long (12 meters), install a unit at each end.
• At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom of
he b
t
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to
te and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department
a
t
s for current requirements in your area.
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o 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average,
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posur
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ORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS
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nected. See “Agency Placement Recommendations” for
con
8˚ C). Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep
ry level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
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v
tely closed.
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p
ment stairway.
ase
nterconnected for added protection.
It is recommended AC or AC/DC
GENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
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NFPA 72 (National Fire Code) Chapter 11
“For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72, reads as follows:”
1.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units.”
“1 “11.5.1.1 Smoke Detection.
tandards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple -
s
tation Smoke Alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping
s rooms Exception: Smoke Alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms
n existing one- and two-family dwelling units. (2) Outside of each sepa-
i
ate sleeping area, in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms.
r (3) On each level of the dwelling unit, including basements Exception: In
xisting one- and two family dwelling units, approved Smoke Alarms
e powered by batteries are permitted.”
A.11.8.3 Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?The required number
f Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection
o for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the
equired Smoke Alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the
r
holder consider the use of additional Smoke Alarms for those
house
eas for increased protection.The additional areas include the base-
ar
nt, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways
me
t protected by the required Smoke Alarms. The installation of Smoke
no
n kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not
Alarms i
lly recommended, as these locations occasionally experience
norma
itions that can result in improper operation.”
cond
alifornia State Fire Marshal (CSFM)
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arly warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection
E equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A Smoke
nstalled in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside
Alarm i
drooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms,
be bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets,
ility and storage rooms, basements, and attached garages.
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Where required by applicable laws, codes, or
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
attery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when
B
ctricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
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nits are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
U AC powered Smoke Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit
nses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
se
C with battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided
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the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must
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ctricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
nits are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
oke/CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery
ackup power systems:
ith most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products
he manufacturer to verify.
oke Alarms for the hearing impaired:
ld be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm
ith Disabilities Act. Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke,
ll units alarm.
oke alarms are not to be used with detector guardsunless the
b
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l t
ke reaches the Alarm. If you are unsure which type of Smoke Alarm
o install, refer the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard
2 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).
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2269-9101. Local building codes may also require specific units in new
oke Alarms with battery (DC) back-up:Interconnects
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nabled Smoke and Smoke/CO Alarms without wires
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C powered Smoke/CO Alarms should only
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uare wave or “quasi sine wave” inverters
nation has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
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se Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if
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ill damage the Alarm
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cial purpose Smoke Alarms
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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection
in places housing many people—like apartment buildings,
systems condom care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of an suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non­res 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 bel
n ne
I powered Smoke Alarms only.AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms ca Re 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. It is recommended this unit be installed on e hallway.
2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:
Ap individual apartments or condos, provided a primary fire detection
ystem already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common
s areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this unit in common areas ma pr
3.
Hospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities. This unit is su a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection
e
r Using this unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
4.
Also boarding houses and dormitories. This unit is suitable for use inside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection
y
s areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this unit in common areas ma protection ordinances/regulations.
5. Warehouses/Commercial Buildings:
D com bo residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-resi­dential applications.
ums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term health
ni
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y kind—even if they were once single-family homes. It is not a
ngs which require special fire detection and alarm
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w construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC
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ats, or airplanes. This Smoke/CO Alarm is specifically designed for
A 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety
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y level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each bedroom
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tment building, condominium.This unit is suitable for use in
y not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire
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otels and Motels:
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t provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire
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mercial buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, RVs,
ENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS
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This Smoke/CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended
or use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health
f Administration (OSHA) requirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms must be met. The Smoke Alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert
ing impaired residents. Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be
hear installed for hearing impaired residents (CO Alarms are not yet available
or the hearing impaired).
f Smoke/CO Alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape
plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from
ids to grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and
k practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the Smoke/CO
, or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations,
Alarm make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended that you hold a fire drill
hile family members are sleeping in order to determine their response
w to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
oke/COAlarms cannot work without power.Battery operated units
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cuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical
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imitations of battery or AC power, install both types of units.
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lcoholic beverages.This is especially true if the door is closed or only
a partly open. Even persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed doors. Noise from traffic,
tereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or other appliances may also
s prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn. This Smoke/CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired.
The 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
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Though this Smoke/CO Alarm warns against increasing CO levels or the
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nd all of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are
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eplaced every 10 years.
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ce of smoke or CO is in a remote part of the home, away from the
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This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, mod
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center.
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F BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited
by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
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How to Obtain Warranty Service
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1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.
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F Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with
respect to battery.
For your records, please record:
Date Purchased: _______________________________
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Replacement date is five years after installation: ________/______
NOTE: End of Life Signal — Once the unit reaches the end of its lifecycle, the MALFUNCTION SIGNAL will sound once a minute to indicate the need to immediately replace the Alarm.
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r, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.
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IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO
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