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120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH

BATTERY BACK-UP AND TEST/SILENCE

Reliable Protection, Maximum

onvenience!

• Just install the battery, plug he alarm into a regular outlet,

t test, and it’s ready to go!

• Battery back-up keeps alarm

working if electricity fails.

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This user’s manual contains important information about your Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this CO alarm for use

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

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IMPORTANT!

120V AC

60 Hz 0.09A

LISTED TO

UL 2034

Model CO604

INTRODUCTION

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

o detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.

t This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences.

•

t is NOT designed for marine or RV use.

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

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

•

The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct

CO problem. Always check your home for a potential problem after

ny alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.

a This CO Alarm should receive continuous 120VAC, 60 Hz, pure sine

•

ave electrical power. (The battery is meant for emergency back-up

nly). Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a dim-

er or switch. In ord

m a working (fresh) battery must be properly installed.

NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms. Refer to

•

If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for more information. Failure to do so can

“

esult in injury or death.

r Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test

• cor p

• living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance w c may make them more sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider u c mation on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician.

have it re

ctly,

roperly, it cannot alert you to a problem.

duct is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family

his pro

ith Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commer-

ial or industrial standards. Individuals with medical conditions that

sing warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for arbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. For additional infor-

er for the emerg

placed immediately! If the CO Alarm

ency battery

HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS

GENERAL INFORMATION

eave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round. CO problems can occur any

ime during the year,

t and receiving power.

This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard, unswitched 120V AC wall

utlet. It is not intended for use in extension cords, power strips, or outlets

o controlled by a switch or dimmer. These may not provide continuous power to

he unit. When fully powered, the unit samples the air and takes a new r

t about every second. A microchip inside the unit stores each reading, and remembers the levels of CO it has been exposed to over time. The Alarm

ounds when it has been exposed to a “critical” level of CO (measured in

s parts per million or “ppm”) within a specified time (measured in minutes). This

O Alarm features a permanently installed sensor, an indicator light, and an

5 dB alarm horn. It also has a Silence Feature to temporarily quiet the alarm

8 horn.

and this Alarm

MALFUNCTION WARNING

This unit performs self-diagnostic tests approximately every second. If the

larm malfunctions, re

place it immediately.

THE COVER OF YOUR CO ALARM

can only alert you if it is plugged in

1 Test/Silence Button

POWER/ALARM Light (Red)

2 3 Air Vents 4 Alarm Horn: 85 dB audible

alarm for test, alarm, and unit malfunction warning

back-up to work,

is not working

eading

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM

What you see and hear during installation

HEN YOU FIRST INSTALL THE

ATTERY:

ORN:

ilent

OWER/ALARM Light: Flashes

once a minute

WHEN YOU FIRST PLUG-IN

HE CO ALARM:

HORN:

Silent

OWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Shines continuously

NDER NORMAL CONDITIONS

AC POWER):

(

ORN:

ilent

OWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines

continuously

WHEN YOU TEST THE CO

LARM:

HORN:

Sounds loudly - 4

eeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

lashes rapidly

What you see and hear under different conditions

URING A POWER FAILURE

IN BATTERY BACK-UP):

(

HORN:

Silent

POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes once a minute.

WHEN THE ELECTRICITY COMES

ACK ON:

HORN:

Silent

POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously.

F BATTERY BECOMES LOW

I OR IS MISSING:

Chirps once a minute*

HORN:

OWER/ALARM LIGHT:

once a minute

lashes

F THE CO ALARM IS NOT

PERATING PROPERLY:

HORN:

Three chirps every

inute

m POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes

hree times in sync with the horn.

F THE CO ALARM HAS REACHED

I ITS END OF LIFE:

ORN:

ive chirps every

inute

m POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes

ive times in sync with the horn.

What you see and hear if CO is detected

RE-ALARM LEVELS:

HORN:

Silent

OWER/ALARM LIGHT:

n continuously

LARM LEVELS OF CO ARE

ETECTED:

ORN:

ounds loudly - 4 beeps,

pause, 4 beeps, pause.

his sequence repeats for as

ong as the unit is in alarm

OWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Flashes rapidly *Note: If unit goes into alarm

nder battery back-up power,

he regular 4 beeps-brief pause

t cycle will repeat for four minutes.

fter four minutes, the pause will

ncrease to 1 minute.

F YOU SILENCE THE ALARM:

HORN:

Silent for about

4 minutes

F *N

levels drop below alarm levels, t r If CO presence still indicates a p t

F THE CO LEVELS RETURN

I TO NORMAL:

HORN: POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

OWER/ALARM LIGHT:

lashes rapidly

ote: After 4 minutes, if CO

he unit will remain silent and eturn to normal operation.

otentially dangero

he horn will sound again.

Silent

hines continuously

us situation,

INSTALLATION

HERE TO INST

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm

hould be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping are

s immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedr

If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO Alarm

t BOTH ends of the hallway.

In a Single-level Home:

nstall at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping are

• For added pr

•

6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.

(

In a Multi-level Home:

• 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.

This unit should receive continuous electrical power. (The battery is meant for emergency back-up only). Choose an outlet where it can’t be accidentally unplugged or switched of away from the unit. Teach them not to play with it or unplug it. Explain what the alarms mean.

ALL CO ALARMS

a in the

oom, and on every level of your home.

otection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet

f by children. Keep small children

WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED

DO NOT locate this CO Alarm:

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

• Closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from a furnace or other fuel burning heat ource, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater.

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

In extremely humid areas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters)

•

from a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry room, utility room or other source of high humidity.

• In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚ F

(38˚ C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished

ttics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.

• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners,

resh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from

eaching the sensors.

r In direct sunlight.

•

• In outlets covered by curtains or other obstruction.

• This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single-family home or partment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways,

r basements of multi-family buildings unless working CO Alarms are

o also installed in each family living unit. CO Alarms in common areas

ay 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

r dormitories, unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit.

• DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial uildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, RVs, boats,

r airplanes. This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential

o use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential

pplications.

HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM

MPORTANT! Read all instructions before using this product.

Quick reference:

• Install the 9V battery to activate he battery back-up.

t Plug the Alarm into a standard

•

20V unswitched outlet.

• Test the CO Alarm.

O ACTIVATE OR CHANGE

BATTERY BACK-UP

1. Open the battery compartment on the ack of the Alarm.

nsert the new battery, making sure

. I

t snaps completely into the battery

i terminals and cannot be shaken loose.

. Close the battery compartment, then

est the battery back-up by pressing the

t Test/Silence button.

4. Plug the CO Alarm into the outlet.

The battery back-up is designed to provide emergency power to the CO Alarm

or 7 days. Actual back-up time depends on

f the strength (freshness) of the battery. The battery back-up will not work unless a

ood battery is properly installed.

PLUG THE ALARM INTO AN OUTLET

his CO Alarm should receive continuous electrical power. The battery is

eant for emergency back-up only. Do not plug this Alarm into an outlet

olled by a dimmer or switch.

contr

1. Plug the unit into a standard UNSWITCHED 120V AC outlet. The unit hould be located where

ake sure the POWER/ALARM light shines continuously when you

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plug it in.

. Test by pressing the Test/Silence button firmly until the unit sounds:

beeps, pause, 4 beeps. During testing, the POWER/ALARM light will

4 flash. This is normal.

ARE YOUR ALARM LABELS

PREP

ind 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.

OTE:Aqualified appliance technician is defined as “a person, firm,

orporation, or company that either in person or thro

c is engaged in and r

eplacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment,

ombustion appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other

c decorative combustion equipment.”

esponsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or

it can wake you if it alarms at night.

presentative,

ugh a re

IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS

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

IF THE 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 for. Do not r enter the pr emer out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition.

After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm r

period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician, and consult the manufacturers’ instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the r appliance technician her

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

emises, or move away from the open door or window until the

gency services responder has arrived, the premises have been aired

eactivates within a 24-hour

esidence. W

“ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR” If you hear the alarm horn and the red light is

flashing, move ever DO NOT unplug the CO Alarm!

rite down the number of a qualified

yone to a sour

ce of fr

esh air

Continued...

USING THE SILENCE FEATURES

The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm’s horn

hile you correct the problem—it will not correct a CO problem. While the

larm is silenced, it will continue to monitor the air for CO.

a To Activate the Silence Feature: press and hold the Test/Silence button

ntil the horn is silent.

u Once you activate the Silence Feature: the Silence cycle will last

pproximately 4 minutes.

• If CO levels drop below alarm levels after 4 minutes, the unit will return o normal operation and remain silent.

t If CO levels do not drop below alarm levels, the unit will alarm again.

•

he Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a

O problem. Always check your home for a potential problem after any

C alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.

NEVER disconnect your CO Alarm to silence the horn. Use the Silence Feature. Unplugging the CO Alarm and removing the batteries removes

our protection!

SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING

This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for

p to 8 hours without having to remove the battery. You can silence the low

attery warning “chirp” by pressing the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.

b Once the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit

ontinues to flash the red light once a minute for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the

c low battery “chirp” will resume.

this unit will not operate without battery power!

o deactivate this feature:

go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and

nit sounds “chirp” once a minute.)

If you cannot silence the low battery warning, replace your battery

mmediately

Replace the battery as soon as possible,

ress the Test/Silence button again. The unit will

SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL

his silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning “chirp” for

T up to 2 days. You can silence the End of Life warning “chirp” by pressing the Test/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging that the End of Life

ilence feature has been activated.

fter approximately 2 days, the End of Life “chirp” will resume.

A After approximately 2-3 weeks the End of Life warning cannot be silenced.

TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

WEEKLY TESTING

ou can test this CO Alarm by pressing the Test/Silence button on the Alarm

over until alarm sounds.

uring testing, you will hear a loud alarm sequence – 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps,

ause.

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

roducts under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for

placement. See “Limited Wa

r DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding.

•

e at close range may be har

Exposur

esting, step away when horn starts sounding.

EVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent damage

nd voids your warranty.

rranty” at the end of this manual.

ful to your hearing. When

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

o keep the CO Alarm working properly:

Test it every week as described in “Weekly Testing.”

•

cuum the CO Alarm cover at least once a month, using the soft brush

•

attachment. Never use water, cleaners, or solvents, since they may

amage the unit. Test the Alarm again after vacuuming.

d Replace the battery immediately when you hear the “Low Battery

•

arning”.

he Low (or Missing) Battery Warning:

he horn will “chirp” once a minute.

REPLACING THE BA

hoosing a Replacement Battery

his unit requires one standard 9V alkaline battery. The following alkaline

T batteries ar

veready “Energizer” 522. You can also use an Ultralife 9 volt lithium battery

U9VL for longer service life between battery changes. These replacement

# batteries ar

se only the alkaline or lithium replacement batteries listed. The unit may not

perate pro

o they may not provide a constant charge.

O NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near

D the CO Alar

ermanent damage.

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

he room is well ventilated.

If your home is being fumigated, unplug the unit temporarily and put it wher 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.

e acceptable as r

e commonly available at local r

perly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since

m. DO NOT paint over the CO Alar

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placements: Duracell #MN1604 or MX1604;

tail store

m. Doing so may cause

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO

T IS CO?

WHA

CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas pr burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical appliances typically do not produce CO.

These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, and propane.

Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly maintained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly. CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient. “Air-tight” homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing can “trap” CO inside.

SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING

These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with ALL household members.

Mild Exposur

Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (“flu-like” symptoms).

Medium Exposur

Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.

Extreme Exposure:

Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause brain damage, death.

This CO Alarm measur

e extr

ar minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults. Why is this important? Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time. In many reported cases of CO exposure, victims may be aware that they are not feeling well, but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help. Also, young children and pets may be the first affected. The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm sounds. However

oblems, infants, unbor

pr be more quickly and severely affected by CO. If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!

emely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels r

es exposur

e to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels

n babies, pr

oduced when fossil fuels do not

each a certain

, people with cardiac or respiratory

egnant mothers, or elderly people can

FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM

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

o locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the factors that

an 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.

ecause CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be

B difficult to locate the source of CO.

to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.

BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be obligated

POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME

Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater, gas or wood burning fireplace,

as kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.

amaged 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 ar

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:

. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor

conditions such as:

• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in

the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles). Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.

•

• Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited

resh air.

• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or

• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify

he above situations.

. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace).

. Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the ground.

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

hese conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your

ome. Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to recreate

h during a CO investigation.

a (like a garage or screened porch).

ater heaters.

HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY?

A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and

ounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening for

verage, healthy adults.

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

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

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

• nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for rust and

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

ir movement and cause backdrafting. Never “cap” or cover a chimney

a in any way that would block air flow.

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

•

il companies and HVA

o nominal fee.

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

•

ppliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the flame on the

a burner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue. A yellow flame means

uel is not being burned completely and CO may be present. Keep the

lower door on the furn

b available on all fuel-burning appliances. Make sure appliances are vented

o the outside. Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on screen

hes.

orc

p Check for exhaust backflow fr

•

n an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on furnace

o heat exchangers.

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

eep windows and doors open slightly.

• into your home, open a window or a door. Opening windows and doors can significantly decr

n addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read this

I manual in its entir

O Alarm sounds.

C companies off

ace closed. Use vents or fans when they are

om CO sour

ease CO levels.

, and make sur

ety

er appliance inspections for a

es. Check the draft hood

If you suspect that CO is escaping

you understand what to do if your

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. UL2034

T LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?

WHA

nderwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard

U Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as described below. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over time (in minutes).

UL2034 Required Alarm Points*:

• If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES

If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN

• 10 and 50 MINUTES.

If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN

• 60 and 240 MINUTES.

* 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’

• 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.

According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2: “Carbon monoxide alarms cover

esence of carbon monoxide from sources such as, but not limited to,

the pr 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 react to the 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 precious time to leave the house and correct the problem. This is only possible if Alarms are located, installed, and maintained as described in this manual.

Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. UL tested for false alarm r (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million.

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

om inter

ed by these requirements are intended to respond to

nal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fir

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

UL2034 requires residential CO

esent.

s not pr

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

hy doesn’t the Alarm respond when I test it and the POWER/ALARM

W light is OFF?

he CO Alarm is not receiving power. It may not be plugged in all the way

nd the battery may be missing, low, or dead. Gently push the unit all the

a way into the outlet, and make sure the outlet is not controlled by a dimmer

r switch. Check the battery.

Why does the Alarm sound three “chirps” every minute (MALFUNCTION

IGNAL)?

ake sure the battery is installed correctly. If three “chirps” are heard

M every minute, replace the CO Alarm immediately. Units under warranty

an be returned to the manufacturer for replacement. See Warranty for

etails.

hy does the alarm sound again about 4 minutes after I used the

W Silence Feature?

CO levels still indicate a potentially dangerous situation. Refer to “If Your

O Alarm Sounds” for details on how to respond to an alarm. If anyone

C is feeling ill, EVACUATE your home immediately.

hy does the CO Alarm sound frequently, but no high levels of CO are

W found in an investigation?

he CO Alarm may be improperly located. Try relocating your alarm.

Refer to “Where to Install CO Alarms.”) If frequent alarms continue, have

( home rechecked for potential CO problems. You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem.

GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS

his CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for use in

T industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for carbon monoxide detectors must be met.

O alarms may not waken all individuals.If children or others do not readily

waken to the sound of the CO alarm, or if there are infants or family members

ith mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in

he event of an emergency.

t CO Alarms will not work without power. This CO Alarm requires a continu-

us supply of AC power. Plug into an unswitched 120V AC outlet only. The

o battery back-up is for emergency use only!

O Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power

C systems:

uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or “quasi sine wave”

( inverters U

T s

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

i r a h

C basement. For this reason, one CO Alarm may not give adequate warning. C

c is installed outside the bedroom, it may not wake up a sound sleeper or one w e awake may not hear the alarm hor c o This CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired.

CO Alarms are not a substitute for a smoke alarm. Although fire is a s C furnaces, appliances, or other sources. Early warning of fire requires the

nstallation of smoke alarms.

w imply in any way that they will protect lives from CO poisoning. Homeowners a

h possible, any of these parts could fail at any time. Ther y

h may not give early warning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming from a r

LIMITED W

B that for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or

eplace this product or any component of the product found to be defective

r during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or r factured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacem your exclusive warranty.

This warranty is valid for the original r retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof o centers, or r modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage r a voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly,

epair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center

r F 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 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 that vary fr

How to Obtain W Service:

In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist 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 with respect to battery.

AC powered CO Alarms should only be operated with true or pure

ine wave inverters. Operating this CO Alarm with most battery-powered UPS

will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about your inverter or

PS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.

his CO Alarm will not sense carbon monoxide that does not reach the ensor.This CO Alarm will only sense CO at the sensor. CO may be present

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

t night, we recommend you install a CO Alarm in each bedroom and in the allway between them.

O Alarms may not sense CO on another level of the home.For example, a

O Alarm on the second level, near the bedrooms, may not sense CO in the

omplete coverage is recommended. Place CO Alarms on each level of the home.

O Alarms may not be heard.The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds

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

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ho has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. This is

specially true if the door is closed or only partly open. Even persons who are

losed doors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or ther appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn.

ource of carbon monoxide, this CO Alarm does not sense smoke or fire. This

O Alarm senses CO that may be escaping unnoticed fro

O Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance.Though these CO Alarms

against incre

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nd renters must still insure their lives.

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

ave passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable as

our CO Alarm weekly.

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ave limitations. They can only detect CO that reaches their sensors. They

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

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For your records, please record:

Date Purchased: _______________________________

Where Purchased: ____________________________________________

Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Y Replace alarm 5 years after installation. Please write the date in the

space provided:

The alarm will also provide an audible End-of-Life Signal approximately 5 years after installation to remind you to replace the unit.

The End-of-Life Signal can be silenced for up to 2 days. Do not unplug the alar

the warranty does not cover acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes

If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.

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