First Alert CO5120PDBN User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL

AC POWERED

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

120VAC ~, 60Hz, 0.09A

WITH BATTERY BACK-UP

Model CO5120BN

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This user’s manual contains important information about your

CO Alarm’

others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.

M08-0002-003 Q 04/08 Printed in Mexico

s operation. If you are installing this CO Alarm for use by

WITH BATTERY BACK-UP

AND DIGITAL DISPLAY

Model CO5120PDBN

LISTED TO

UL 2034

STANDARD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

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

How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Understanding the Light and Horn Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Additional Features for Model CO512PDBN with Digital Display . . . . .2

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

Where to Install CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Where CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Before You Begin Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

How to Install Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Using the Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The Battery Compartment Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The Mounting Bracket Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

If the Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Latching Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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What Y

What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Finding the Sour

Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

How Can I Protect My Family? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. UL2034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

General Limitations of CO Alar

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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Thank you for choosing BRK Brands, Inc. for your Carbon Monoxide Alarm

ou have purchased a state-of-the-art Carbon Monoxide Alarm

needs. Y designed to provide you with early warning of carbon monoxide.

Key featur Most Accurate Carbon Monoxide Sensor*

Advanced electr

Intelligent Sensing T

nuisance alarms.

wo Silence Features.Temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to eight

hours before replacing low battery or silence an unwanted alarm for several minutes.

wo Latching Features.

after alarm condition has subsided. Low Battery Latch: Identifies which unit is in low battery condition.

Smart Interconnect interconnects with most First Alert®and BRK branded smoke, CO and heat alarms. When inter alarms, unit will sound smoke hor

Dust Cover is included to keep the alarm clean during construction. Easy Installation/Maintenance features include a large opening in the

mounting bracket for easy access to wiring. A battery pull tab keeps the battery fr easy battery replacement without removing the alarm from the ceiling or wall.

es include:

ochemical CO sensor technology.

echnology

esh until the home is occupied. A Side Load Battery Drawer allows for

is designed to help r

Alarm Latch: Easily identifies initiating alarm even

connected with alarming smoke

n pattern.

educe unwanted or

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 IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to

• detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.

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

This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas

• at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.

• This unit does not work without power. If the AC power fails, the battery back-up will power the alarm for at least 7 days provided the 9V battery is fresh and correctly installed.

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

• This CO Alarm should receive continuous 120VAC, 60 Hz, pure sine wave electrical power. (The battery is meant for emergency backup only). Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch.

NEVER ignore any alarm. See “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for more

• information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond can result in injury or death.

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

This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of

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

e sensitive to carbon

HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS

The Cover Of Y

our CO Alarm

1. Test/Silence Button or est/Silence/Scr

T (CO5120PDBN only)

2. POWER/ALARM Light (RED)

ents

3. Air V

(Behind the Cover) Alarm Hor

85 dB audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit malfunction war

Digital Display (CO5120PDBN only)

oll Button

ning.

INTRODUCTION

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SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS

BEDROOM

HALL

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

BASEMENT

BEDROOM

REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS

UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN PATTERNS

Condition

POWER UP

DURING TESTING

LOW OR MISSING

TTERY once a minute

ARNING: When the AC power is Off, if the battery is dead or missing,

W the CO Alar

ALARM CONDITION Single CO Alarm the horn pattern. 4 beeps, pause, (Stand alone Alarm)

ALARM CONDITION (Inter Series of CO Alarms) on the other Alarms in the series repeating on all

m cannot work.

connected that triggered the alarm. LEDs 4 beeps, pause,

ALARM SILENCE LED flashes approximating Horn stays quiet

TTERY LED flashing approximately Horn is Silent for

LOW BA SILENCE

ALARM LA

LOW BA LA

NOTE: Latching featur operation.

TCH Audio Off and LED flashing Horn is Silent

TTERY LED flashing 4 seconds On, Horn is Silent

TCH 2 seconds Off.

MALFUNCTION LED flashes 3 times Horn sounds

LED (Red Light) Horn

On continuously with AC Silent Flash a minute with battery

LED flashes approximating Horn pattern: the horn pattern. 4 beeps, pause,

4 beeps, pause

Low battery Latch Pattern Horn “chirps”

LED flashes approximating Horn pattern:

4 beeps, pause,

epeating

LED flashes rapidly on the unit(s) Horn pattern:

will not flash

n pattern. for 4 minutes

the hor

CO Alarms

every minute. up to 8 hours.

2 seconds On, 2 seconds Off after local alarm unless reset

est/Silence button.

by T

es are not active during battery backup mode

synchronized with 3 rapid chirps 3 rapid chirps

(chirp-chirp-chirp) every minute

INSTALLATION

WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS

The National Fir should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping ar immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedr

If your bedr at BOTH ends of the hallway

In a Single-level Home:

• Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.

•

For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (6 meters), away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.

In a Multi-level Home—(same as above plus):

Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.

• For added protection, install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the

• home. If you have a basement, install that CO Alarm at the top of the basement stairs.

• For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.

e Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm

ea in the

oom, and on every level of your home.

oom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO Alarm

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR MODEL CO5120PDBN WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY

Alarm operating on AC power

Levels of CO shown in ppm if present.

USING THE PEAK CO MEMOR

The CO Memory Featur during an alarm.

To check CO Memory:

1. Press and release the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the dash scrolls to “MEMORY”.

ess and hold Test/Silence/Scroll button to display Memory CO level.

To clear CO Memory:

1. Press and release the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the dash scrolls to “CLEAR MEMORY.”

2. Press and hold the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the display shows “CLr.”

NOTE: The highest CO level will be saved, even after a power interruption, until you clear it. DO NOT clear the CO Memory r someone to investigate a CO pr after the investigator has checked your home.

SMART INTERCONNECT FEATURE

This CO Alarm includes “Smart Interconnect” which enables the Alarm to be

connected with other BRK Smoke and CO Alarms. When inter

inter to Smoke Alarms that go into alarm, this CO Alarm will sound the smoke

n pattern.

hor

Alarm operating on emergency battery back-up

Low / missing battery warning

“Err” Alarm is not operating properly

During Testing, the display flashes "30, 70, 150, 400" briefly. During initial power up display flashes "888" briefly.

e lets you check the highest level of CO recorded

eading if you plan to call

connected

oblem! Clear the CO Memory reading only

WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED

DO NOT locate this CO Alarm:

• In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.

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

eas as much as possible.

• Within 5 feet (1.5 meter) of any cooking appliance.

• In extremely humid areas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meter) from a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry

oom, utility r

• In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚ F (38˚ C). These ar attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.

• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners, fresh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from

eaching the sensors.

•

In direct sunlight.

• This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single-family home or

apartment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways, or basements of multi-family buildings unless working CO Alar are also installed in each family living unit. CO Alarms in common areas may not be heard from inside individual family living units.

• This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete

detection systems in places which house many people, like hotels or dor

• DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial

buildings, special-purpose non-r or airplanes. This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential applications.

oom or other sour

eas include non-air

mitories, unless a CO Alar

ce of high humidity

conditioned crawl spaces, unfinished

m is also placed in each unit.

esidential buildings, R

Vs, boats,

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ALLATION, continued

INST

This unit is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall. Read “Wher Alarms” and “Wher

• This Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate. If the AC power fails, the batter time if the 9V batter fails, and the battery is dead or missing, the Alarm cannot operate.

Make sure the alarm is not receiving excessive noisy power.

• Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit, power from a generator or solar power, light dimmer on the same cir power may cause damage to your Alar

e Not To Install CO Alarms” before you begin installation.

y back-up will power the Alarm for a short

y is fresh and correctly installed. If AC power

cuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessive noisy

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

On each label write in the phone number of your emergency responder

• (like 911) and a qualified appliance technician.

Place one label near the CO Alarm, and the other label in the “fresh air”

• location you plan to go if the alarm sounds.

NOTE: A qualified appliance technician is defined as “a person, firm, corporation, or company that either in person or through a representative, is engaged in and

esponsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or replacement of heating,

r ventilation, air conditioning (HV equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment.”

AC) equipment, combustion appliances and

PARTS OF THIS CO ALARM

1 Mounting Bracket 2 Mounting Slot and Screw* 3 Locking Pins (break out of

bracket)

e to Install CO

BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION

AND ALONE ALARM ONLY:

If you are only installing one unit, restore power to the junction box.

•

INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONL

If you are interconnecting multiple Alarms, repeat Step 1-5 for

• each Alarm in the series. When you are finished, restore power to the junction box.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not restore power until all Alarms are completely installed. Restoring power befor result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

Make sure the CO Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal operation,

ed indicator light will shine continuously.

the r does not light, TURN OFF POWER TO THE JUNCTION BOX and r all connections. If all connections are correct and the red power indicator still does not light when you r

eplaced immediately.

8. T

If any unit in the series does not alarm during testing, TURN OFF POWER and recheck connections. If it does not alarm when you restore power, replace it immediately.

ATING THE BATTERY BACK-UP

ACTIV

Activate the battery back-up by r Back-Up” tab. You do not need to open the battery compartment and

eposition the battery during installation.

activation tab until AC power is tur

est the CO Alarm.Press and hold the test button on the cover until the

alarm sounds: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause. In a series of interconnected Alarms, you must test each Alarm separately by pr test button. Make sur

e all units alarm when each one is tested.

e installation is complete may

ed power indicator light

If the r

estore the power, the unit should be

emoving the “Pull to Activate Battery

DO NOT r

ned on to conserve battery power.

emove the battery

essing and holding the

echeck

4 Hot (Black) AC Wire 5 Neutral (White) AC Wire

Interconnect Wire (Orange)

6 7 Lever to Open Battery

Compartment

8 Swing-Out Battery

Compartment

9 Quick-Connect Power

HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM

Tools you will need: Standard Flathead screwdriver.

*Not Included

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED CO ALARMS

• Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the units and cause them to malfunction, removing your protection.

• AC and AC/DC CO Alarms can be interconnected. Under AC power, all units will alarm when one senses CO. When power is interrupted, only the AC/DC units in the series will continue to send and receive signals. AC powered CO Alarms will not operate.

Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of a CO problem than standalone units, especially if the problem starts in a remote area of the dwelling. If any unit in the series senses CO, all CO and Smart Interconnect units will alarm. To determine which CO Alarm initiated an alarm, refer to the table.

On Initiating CO Alarm Red LED Flashes the alarm pattern On All Other CO Alarms Red LED Does Not Flash the alarm pattern

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

To install this unit:

1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base. Position the screw slots on the mounting bracket over the screws in the junction box. Tighten the scr

ews.

2. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to the AC power.

oper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the

Impr power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a non-functioning Alarm.

STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY:

• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in the junction box.

• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box.

• Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box.

interconnect only.

It is used for

Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all households will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series. Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and all requirements are met.

BRK Electronics®and First Alert®Models 7010, 7010B, 7020B, SC7010B,

SA520B, 9120, 9120B, SC9120B, 100S, SL177, CO5120PDBN, HD6135F

This unit is designed to be compatible with:

, HD6135FB.

SC7010BV,

CO5120BN,

Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• A maximum of 18 compatible Smoke, Heat or CO Alarms may be interconnected. No more than 12 of the 18 can be Smoke Alarms per NFPA 72.

• The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units.

connecting the units should be less than

The total length of wir

• 1000 feet. This type of wire is commonly available at Hardware and Electrical Supply stores.

• All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and Articles 210 and

300.3 (B) of the National Electrical Code. Refer to your local building code for further connection r

e inter

equir

ements.

INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONLY: Strip off about 1/2” of the plastic coating on the orange interconnect

wire on the power connector.

Connect the white wir

• (usually white) in the junction box.

• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire (usually black) in the junction box.

• Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect wire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting. Never connect the hot or neutral wir orange inter

3. Plug the power connector into the back of the CO Alarm.

4. Position the base of the Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn. The Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 60°. Turn the unit clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.

connect wir

5. Check all connections.

e on the power connector to the neutral wir

es in the junction box to the

A. Unswitched 120VAC B. To Additional Alarms,

60 Hz source Maximum = 18 Alarms

1. CO Alarm

2. Ceiling or W

all

3. Power Connector

4. Wire Nut

5. Junction Box

6. Neutral Wire (White)

7. Interconnect Wire (Orange)

8. Hot Wire (Black)

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USING THE LOCKING FEATURES

ocking Pin

The optional locking featur the battery or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family households wher

These CO Alarms have two separate locking featur compartment, and the other locks the CO Alarm to the mounting bracket.

ou can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.

Y Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard Flathead screwdriver. Both locking featur

Using needle nose pliers r features you use.

e unauthorized battery or alarm removal is not a concern.

es are designed to prevent unauthorized removal of

es: one locks the battery

es use locking pins, molded into the mounting bracket.

emove one or both pins, depending on which locking

THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT LOCK

TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT:

Do not lock the battery compartment until you have activated the battery and tested the battery back-up.

Activate the battery back-up by removing the “Pull

1. to Activate Battery Back-Up” tab. Push and hold the test button on the CO Alarm’s cover until you hear an acknowledge chirp and the alarm sounds: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause.

If the unit does not alar NOT lock the battery compartment! Install a new

y and test again. If it still does not alarm,

batter

eplace the CO Alarm immediately.

2. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin fr bracket.

Push the locking pin through the

3. black dot on the label on the back of the CO Alarm.

TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT:

Once the CO Alarm is installed, you must disconnect it from the AC power before unlocking the battery compartment.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the CO Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

1. Remove the CO Alarm from the mounting bracket. If the unit is locked to the bracket, see the section “To Deactivate the Locking Feature.”

2. Disconnect the power connector by gently prying it away from the back of the CO Alarm.

3. Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head of the locking pin, and gently pry it out of the battery compartment lock. (If you plan to relock the battery compartment, save the locking pin.)

o relock the battery compartment, close the

4. battery door and r lock.

5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of the CO Alarm, reattach the CO Alarm to the mounting bracket, and restore the power.

When replacing the battery, always test the CO Alarm before relocking the battery compartment.

m during testing, DO

om the mounting

einsert the locking pin in the

THE MOUNTING BRACKET LOCK

ools you will need:

• Needle-nose pliers

• Standard Flathead screwdriver

TO ACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK:

1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking om the mounting bracket.

pin fr Insert the locking pin into the

lock located on the pivoting hinge of the battery door

When you attach the CO Alarm

to the mounting bracket, the locking pin’s head will fit into a notch on the bracket.

TO DEACTIV

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the CO Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket. Failure to tur injury or death.

Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC CO Alarm. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery from Alarms with battery back-up. Finally, press and hold the test button.

2. Pry the CO Alarm away from the bracket by

TO PERMANENTLY REMOVE THE BRACKET LOCK:

Insert the flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.

ATE THE BRACKET LOCK:

n off the power first may result in serious electrical shock,

Insert a flathead screwdriver between the mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket.

turning both the screwdriver and the CO Alarm counterclockwise (left) at the same time.

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IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS

Actuation of your CO Alar which can kill you. When your CO Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it!

IF THE ALARM SOUNDS:

Operate the T Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the

2. number of your local emer

________________________________________________________________ Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or window.

3. Do a head count to check that all persons ar enter the premises, or move away from the open door or window until the

gency services responder has arrived, the premises have been aired

emer out, and your CO Alarm r

After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period,

epeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for

ces of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for

sour proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately equipment not inspected by the technician, and consult the manufactur instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sur have not, been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the r Write down the number of a qualified appliance technician here:

__________________________

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

USING THE SILENCE FEATURES

NEVER disconnect the power to your CO Alarm to silence the horn— use the silence feature. Disconnecting the CO Alarm removes your

otection! See previous page for details on responding to an alarm.

The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm’s alarm horn while you correct the problem—it will not correct a CO problem. While the Alarm is silenced, it will continue to monitor the air for CO. alarm level, the unit will sound— repeating horn pattern: 4 beeps, a pause, 4 beeps, etc. Press and hold the Test/Silence button until the horn is silent. The Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes.

To silence an interconnected series of Alarms, you must press the Test/ Silence button on the initiating alarm (the unit with the flashing red light). If you press the Test/Silence on any other Alarm, it will only silence that unit, not the whole interconnected series.

NOTE: After the 4-minute silence cycle, the CO Alarm re-evaluates present CO

levels and responds accordingly. If CO levels remain potentially dangerous—or start rising higher—the horn will start sounding again.

While the CO Alarm is silenced: If the CO Alarm...is silent for only 4 minutes, then starts sounding loudly—4

beeps, then a pause, 4 beeps, then a pause. Red light (LED) continues flashing...

This means...CO levels are still potentially dangerous.

If the CO Alarm...remains silent....

This means...unit has returned to normal operation.

SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING

This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for up to 8 hours if AC alarm cover the unit continues to flash the red light once a minute for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume. Replace the battery as soon as

possible,

. Once the low battery war

to maintain protection in the event of a power outage.

m indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO)

est/Silence button to silence the alarm.

gency service here:

e accounted for. Do not re-

emains in its normal condition.

. Note any combustion

e that motor vehicles are not, and

_______________________________________

When CO reaches

power is present. Press the Test/Silence button on the

ning “chirp” silence featur

e is activated,

ers’

esidence.

WEEKLY TESTING

Push and hold the T a loud alarm sounds — 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. This sequence should last for 10 seconds. If the Alarm ever fails to test pr Alarm is not working properly, refer to “Limited Warranty”.

If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.

• Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited Warranty” at the end of this manual.

• DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposur testing, step away when horn starts sounding.

NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent damage

• and voids your warranty.

est/Silence button until you hear an acknowledge chirp and

operly, replace it immediately. If the

e at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

o keep the CO Alarm working properly:

• Test it every week as described in “Weekly Testing.” Vacuum the CO Alarm cover at least once a month, using the soft brush

• attachment. Never use water, cleaners, or solvents, since they may damage the unit. T

Replace the battery immediately when you see/hear the “Low Battery

• W

The Low (or Missing) Batter

The horn will “chirp” once a minute and the word “bat” will flash on and off on the display

est the Alarm again after vacuuming.

arning”.

y Warning (CO5120PDBN):

REPLACING THE BATTERY

Choosing a r

battery. The following alkaline batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell #MN1604 or MX1604; Eveready “Energizer” 522. These replacement batteries ar

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 CO Alarm. DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm. Doing so may cause permanent damage.

• Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals and other contaminants can affect the sensor. When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm, make sure the room is well ventilated.

• If your home is being fumigated, unplug the unit temporarily and put it where it will not be exposed to chemicals or fumes. When fumigation is complete and all traces of fumes clear, plug the unit back in and retest it.

eplacement battery:

e commonly available at local retail stores.

This unit r

equires one standard 9V alkaline

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 fire). Electrical appliances typically do not produce CO.

These fuels include: W 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.

eal danger now that homes ar

CO is a r homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherpr can “trap” CO inside.

ood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene,

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LATCHING FEATURES

Alarm Latch is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of carbon monoxide. This featur below alarm levels, the Red LED will begin to flash On for 2 seconds and Off for 2 seconds. It will continue to flash or “latch” until you clear it by testing the Alarm.

This feature helps emergency responders, investigators, or service technicians identify which unit(s) in your home were exposed to alarm levels of carbon monoxide. This can help investigators pinpoint the sour

Interconnected Alarms. Latching Alarm Indicator shows which Alarm(s) in the series wer

The Latching Alarm Indicator stays ON until you clear it, so it can alert you to a CO Alarm that occurred while you were away from home, even though CO present in the air has dropped below alarm levels.

Low Batter

condition". When this occurs, the red LED flashes 4 seconds On/2 seconds Off. This feature is designed to help you identify which Alarm needs to have the battery replaced. Although, the Alarm will sound the low battery chirp approximately once every minute, sometimes during the initial stages of "low battery", the Alarm will chirp in gr up to several hours, until the battery reaches a steady low battery level. This innovative feature eliminates the frustration of waiting for and/or identifying which unit is chirping.

y Latch

e will only work with AC power. After CO levels drop

ce of CO.

e exposed to alarm levels of carbon monoxide.

is activated when the Alarm is in the "low battery

eater intervals than one minute, sometimes

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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.

e to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage, death.

Exposur

This CO Alarm measur 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

e the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults.

befor Why is this important? Because you need to be war

problem while you can still react in time. In many reported cases of CO

e, victims may be aware that they are not feeling well, but become

exposur disoriented and can no longer r 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.

, people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies,

However 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!

es exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels

ned of a potential CO

eact well enough to exit the building or get

FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it dif 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.

Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be difficult to locate the source of CO.

to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.

BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be obligated

ficult

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 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 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).

e differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.

Negative pr

•

Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fr

•

ent pipe connections vibrating loose fr

•

water heaters. Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify

•

the above situations.

Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace). Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the ground.

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

These conditions ar Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to recreate during a CO investigation.

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ous because they can trap exhaust in your home.

naces, or

HOW CAN I PROTECT MY F

A CO Alarm is an excellent means of pr a loud alarm befor healthy adults.

A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.

o help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:

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

• nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for rust and corr air movement and cause backdrafting. Never “cap” or cover a chimney in any way that would block air flow.

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

• or oil companies and HV a nominal fee.

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

• appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the flame on the burner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue. A yellow flame means fuel is not being bur blower door on the fur available on all fuel-burning appliances. Make sure appliances are vented to the outside. Do not use grills or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on scr

• Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft hood on an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on furnace heat exchangers.

• Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.

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

e carbon monoxide levels become threatening for average,

osion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can prevent proper

ned completely and CO may be present. Keep the

een porches.

AMILY?

otection. It monitors the air and sounds

AC companies offer appliance inspections for

nace closed. Use vents or fans when they are

. Opening windows and doors

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. UL2034

WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as described below. They are measur 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.

* Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH).

The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of 30 ppm for 30 days.

CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat. Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume it’s not present.

• An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect average, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches.

• An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.

Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station carbon monoxide alarms UL2034.

ding to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2: “Carbon

Accor monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as, but not limited to, exhaust fr appliances, and fireplaces. CO Alarms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to r dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure.” This CO Alarm monitors the air at the Alarm, and is designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening. This allows you pr This is only possible if Alarms are located, installed, and maintained as described in this manual.

Gas Detection at T

is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. UL tested for false

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

alarm r Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million.

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

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GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS

This CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for use in industrial applications wher

equirements for carbon monoxide detectors must be met.

(OSHA) r CO alarms may not waken all individuals. If children or others do not readily

waken to the sound of the CO alarm, or if ther with mobility limitations, make sur in the event of an emergency.

ms will not work without power.

CO Alar

supply of AC power battery back-up. The battery back-up is for emergency use only!

ms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power

CO Alar systems: AC power

sine wave inverters. Operating this CO Alarm with most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) pr inverters

will damage the Alarm. If you ar

UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.

This CO Alar sensor.

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

eaches the CO Alarm. For this reason, if bedroom doors are usually closed

r at night, we recommend you install a CO Alarm in each bedroom and in the hallway between them.

CO Alar

a CO Alarm on the second level, near the bedrooms, may not sense CO in the basement. For this reason, one CO Alarm may not give adequate warning. Complete coverage is r home.

m will not sense carbon monoxide that does not reach the

This CO Alarm will only sense CO at the sensor. CO may be present

ms may not sense CO on another level of the home.

e Occupational Safety and Health Administration

e that someone is assigned to assist them

, and a fresh, correctly installed 9V battery to power the

ed CO Alarms should only be operated with true or pure

oducts or square wave or “quasi sine wave”

ecommended. Place CO Alarms on each level of the

e are infants or family members

This CO Alarm r

e not sure about your inverter or

equires a continuous

For example,

CO Alarms may not be heard. The Alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds

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

curr is installed outside the bedr who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly open. Even persons who

e awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or

ar closed doors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or other appliances may also pr This CO Alarm is not intended for people who ar

CO Alarms are not a substitute for a smoke alarm. Although fire is a source of carbon monoxide, this CO Alarm does not sense smoke or fir Alarm senses CO that may be escaping unnoticed fr furnaces, appliances, or other sources. Early warning of fire requires the installation of smoke alarms.

ms are not a substitute for life insurance.

CO Alar

warn against increasing CO levels, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply in any way that they will pr

enters must still insure their lives.

r CO Alarms have a limited life. Although the CO Alarm and all of its parts have

passed many stringent tests and ar any of these parts could fail at any time. Therefore, you must test your CO Alarm weekly.

ms are not foolproof.

CO Alar

have limitations. They can only detect CO that reaches their sensors. They may not give early warning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming from a

emote part of the home, away from the CO Alarm.

oom, it may not wake up a sound sleeper or one

event alert persons from hearing the alarm horn.

otect lives from CO poisoning. Homeowners and

Like all other electr

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The following guide can help you identify a potential pr

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the CO Alarm is installed BEFORE r bracket or checking any electrical connections! Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

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

Red light is OFF. Unit will not alarm when you press the Test/Silence button.

Red light flashes once a minute (horn is silent). (CO5120PDBN display reads “bat”).

The red light flashes and the horn “chirps” once a minute. (CO5120PDBN display flashes “bat”).

Once a minute, the alarm sounds 3 quick “chirps”, and the red light flashes quickly three times. (CO5120PDBN display reads “Err”).

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.

emoving it from the mounting

Unit may not be receiving any power. Check the AC power supply. Make sure the power

Alarm is not receiving AC power. Unit is operating on DC battery back-up. Check the

Low battery warning. Replace the 9V battery in the battery back-up.

MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Based on its Self Test diagnostics, the unit has detected a malfunction. The unit needs to be replaced.

CO levels are still potentially dangerous. Refer to “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for details on

The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to “Where to Install CO Alarms.”

installation or operation of your CO Alarm. an all-inclusive list of all CO Alarm conditions. If you are experiencing a condition not covered in the next several pages, please contact Consumer Affairs.

connector is securely attached to the Alarm. Make sure a fresh 9V battery is installed to power the battery back-up.

AC power supply.

Disconnect AC power before changing the battery.

Make sure a fresh 9V battery is installed. If unit still isn’t functioning– REPLACE IT. Units under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited Warranty” for details.

how to respond to an alarm. If anyone is feeling ill, EVACUATE your home immediately and call 911.

Relocate your Alarm. If frequent alarms continue, have home rechecked for potential CO problems. You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem.

e hearing impaired.

om malfunctioning

Though these CO Alarms

e designed to be as reliable as possible,

onic devices, CO Alarms

NOTE: It is not meant to be

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BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert®brand pr defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will r period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling

oducts do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

BRK pr This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or

current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.

BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable

, any implied warranty of mer

law jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary fr

How to Obtain Warranty Service

If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005,

Service:

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. For Warranty Service return to: BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906

Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose

espect to battery

with r

For your r

Date Purchased: ______________Where Purchased: _____________________

Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year

ed trademark of the First Alert Trust.

First Alert®is a r

egister

chantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or

ecords, please record:

oducts warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from

epair or r

eplace this pr

LIMITED W

ARRANTY

oduct or any component of the pr

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.

_____________/____________Month/Year

oduct found to be defective during the warranty

om state to state or province to province.

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