First Alert FCD2B User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH

BATTERY BACK-UP AND SILENCE FEATURE

Model FCD2BT

M08-0084-001 S 07/04 Printed in Mexico

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This user’s manual contains important information about your Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this CO Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Understanding Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

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

How to Install Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

If the Alarm Signal Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Testing and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

How Can I Protect My Family? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Potential Sources Of CO In The Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

General Limitations Of CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1 Test/Silence Button

2 POWER/ALARM Light

(Red)

3 Air Vents

4 Alarm Horn: 85dB

audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit malfunction warning.

120V AC

60 Hz, 0.09A

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 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.

• 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 back-up only). Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch. In order for the emergency battery back-up to work, 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 result in injury or death.

• Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm 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 more sensitive to carbon 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.

HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round. CO problems can occur any time during the year, and this Alarm can only alert you if it is plugged in and receiving power.

This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard, unswitched 120V AC wall outlet. It is not intended for use in extension cords, power strips, or outlets controlled by a switch or dimmer. These may not provide continuous power to the unit. When fully powered, the unit samples the air and takes a new reading 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 sounds when it has been exposed to a “critical” level of CO (measured in parts per million or “ppm”) within a specified time (measured in minutes). This CO Alarm features a permanently installed sensor, an indicator light, and an 85dB alarm horn. It also has a Silence Feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn.

MALFUNCTION WARNING

This unit performs self-diagnostic tests approximately every second. If the Alarm malfunctions, it should be replaced immediately.

THE COVER OF YOUR CO ALARM

INSTALLATION

WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home.

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

• 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 off by children. Keep small children away from the unit. Teach them not to play with it or unplug it. Explain what the alarms mean.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM

What you see and hear during installation

WHEN YOU FIRST INSTALL THE BATTERY:

HORN:

May chirp briefly

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Flashes once a minute

WHEN YOU FIRST PLUG-IN THE CO ALARM:

HORN:

May chirp briefly

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Shines continuously

UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS (AC POWER):

HORN:

Silent

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Shines continuously

WHEN YOU TEST THE CO ALARM:

HORN:

Sounds loudly - 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Flashes rapidly

What you see and hear under different conditions:

DURING A POWER FAILURE (IN BATTERY BACK-UP):

HORN:

Silent

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Flashes once a minute.

WHEN THE ELECTRICITY COMES BACK ON AFTER A POWER FAILURE:

HORN:

May chirp briefly

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Shines continuously.

IF BATTERY BECOMES LOW OR IS MISSING:

HORN:

Chirps once a minute

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Flashes once a minute

IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY:

HORN:

Three rapid chirps every minute

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Flashes three times with the horn.

What you see and hear if CO is detected:

PRE-ALARM LEVELS:

HORN:

Silent

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

On continuously

ALARM LEVELS OF CO ARE DETECTED:

HORN:

Sounds loudly - 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause. This sequence repeats for as long as the unit is in alarm*

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Flashes rapidly

*Note: If unit goes into alarm under battery back-up power, the regular 4 beeps-brief pause cycle will repeat for four minutes. After four minutes, the pause will increase to 1 minute.

IF YOU SILENCE THE ALARM:

HORN:

Silent for about

4 minutes

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Flashes rapidly

Note: After 4 minutes, if CO levels drop below alarm levels, the unit will remain silent and return to normal operation. If CO presence still indicates a potentially dangerous situation, the horn will sound again.

IF THE CO LEVELS RETURN TO NORMAL:

HORN:

Silent

POWER/ALARM LIGHT:

Shines continuously

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.

• Closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source, 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 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 reaching the sensors.

• In direct sunlight.

• In outlets covered by curtains or other obstruction.

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

• DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, RVs, boats, or airplanes. This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential applications.

HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM

PLUG THE ALARM INTO AN OUTLET

1. Plug the unit into a standard UNSWITCHED 120V AC outlet. The unit should be located where it can wake you if it alarms at night.

2. Make sure the POWER/ALARM light shines continuously when you plug it in. The horn may “chirp” during power up, or when power is restored after an outage.

3. Test by pressing the Test/Silence button firmly until the unit sounds: four loud beeps, pause, 4 beeps. During testing, the POWER/ALARM light will flash rapidly. This is normal.

PREPARE YOUR ALARM LABELS

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 responsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, combustion appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment.”

ACTIVATE THE BATTERY BACK-UP

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

2. Connect the battery to the battery contacts, making sure it cannot shake loose.

3. Close the battery compartment completely.

The battery back-up is designed to provide emergency power to the CO Alarm for at least 7 days. Actual back-up time depends on the strength (freshness) of the battery. The battery back-up will not work unless a good battery is properly installed.

Quick reference:

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

• Plug the Alarm into a standard 120V unswitched outlet.

• Test the CO Alarm.

BEDROOM

GARAGE

HALL

BASEMENT

BEDROOM

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

LIVING ROOM

REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS

SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS

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