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USER’S MANUAL

UL STANDARD 217

UL STANDARD 2034

ONELINK®TALKING COMBINATION

SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH

PROGRAMMABLE LOCA

Features:

• Separate sensors to detect smoke and CO; the two alarm sensors work independently

Voice with programmable

• location

Separate audible and visual

• signals to indicate alarm levels of smoke or CO

Wireless interconnect

•

• Powered by two “AA” batteries

Side access drawer for

• easy battery r

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eplacement

Model SCO500

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

oduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Intr

eless Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Wir

Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Step By Step Guide to Programming This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Adding and Linking Additional ONELINK® Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

ou Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

What Y

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

How to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

What To Do First–Identify The Type Of Alarm Signal . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Latching Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Regulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms

Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Special Compliance Considerations

General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.

materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.

before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.

For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home.

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TANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

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This user’s manual contains important information about your Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm’ installing this Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.

s operation. If you are

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing First Alert®for your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm needs. Y Carbon Monoxide Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a smoke and/or Carbon Monoxide danger

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Combination Alar

against two deadly household threats. ONELINK®Enabled. Alarm automatically communicates with other

ONELINK Exclusive Voice Warning with Location will tell you the preprogrammed

location of the initiating unit and danger detected. Pr 11 locations (ex. "basement"). When alarms sounds, if pr basement it will say "Warning, evacuate, smoke in basement" along with all other installed ONELINK

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makes it easier for elderly with normal age related hearing loss to hear hor

RF Interconnect. Reliable and secure radio frequency communication between alarms. 915 MHz frequency with 65,000 security codes and 3 channel fr

Single Button Test/Silence eliminates confusion. Depending on what mode the alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions such as testing in silence and clearing the Latching features.

Two Silence Features. Temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to eight hours befor for several minutes.

Two Latching Features. Alarm Latch: Easily identifies initiating alarm even after alarm condition has subsided. Low Battery Latch: Identifies which unit is in low battery condition.

Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation and a mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect alignment.

6 Year End of Life Timer. Every 24 hours of operation a counter stored in memory is updated. When the count equals 6 years of true operation, meaning actually powered-up, a malfunction chirp (triple chirp) will sound once a minute at the time of the 45 second Power-LED flash.

enabled alarms when installed.

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n. Sweeps through the 2200 – 3400 Hz range.

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the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm when

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WIRELESS OPERATION

First Alert®ONELINK®Technology is the easy, cost-effective way to provide your family with whole-home safety. All ONELINK®Alarms communicate with each other without wires or connectors. When one Alarm sounds, they all sound. This provides your family with an earlier warning of potential danger, and gives you more time to react.

The communication distance (range) between any two ONELINK is typically 50 feet (15 meters) inside of a home. Some features of a home, such as the number of floors, number/size of rooms, furniture and types of building materials used may reduce the range of the Alarms. Examples include: suspended ceilings, ductwork, large metallic appliances (refrigerators) and metal studs. A feature of ONELINK that they operate as a mesh network. All Alarms will repeat any alarm signal that is r structural conditions can be over route the wireless signal around obstructions.

• The range and proper operation of any wireless device will

•

Your First Alert®ONELINK®Smoke/CO Alarm will automatically communicate both potential fires and carbon monoxide presence with all other First Alert®ONELINK®Smoke/CO Alarms.

FCC NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID: M7U5001L

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands, Inc. could void the user

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var each Alarm is tested individually before and after installation to make sur

The transmit between buildings. The Alarms will not communicate properly under these conditions.

Metal objects and metallic wallpaper may inter signals from wireless Alarms. Alarms should be tested after changes to your home such as remodeling, moving furniture, and with metal doors opened and closed.

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FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Follow safety rules and pr materials pr away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;

4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’ electrical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials;8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.

Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they ar alert you to a fir floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other r blocked.

operly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters

e not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot

e. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every

eliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are

BASIC SAFETY INFORMA

• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instr Pay special attention to these items.

This Smoke/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family

•

esidences.

•

This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two separate alarms. The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other gas. It will only indicate the pr monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the

esence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The Smoke Alarm

pr is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.

• This Smoke/CO Alarm cannot operate without working

batteries. Removing the batteries for any reason, or failing to replace the batteries at the end of their service life, removes your protection.

• NEVER ignore any alarm. See “If Your Smoke/CO Alarm

Sounds” for mor

e to respond can result in injury or death.

Failur

• The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will

not correct a problem. See "Using the Silence Features" for details. Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.

• Test this Smoke/CO Alarm once a week. If the Alarm ever fails

to test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the 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.

event hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking

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uctions or to potentially hazardous situations.

esence of carbon

e information on how to respond to an alarm.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING THIS ALARM

FOR FIRST TIME AND WHEN CHANGING BATTERIES

ill Say:

Action:

1. Insert batteries (2, AA batteries).

ess & Hold Test Button if

2. you would like to program the location or change the location of the Alarm. Release button after Alarm responds.

3. After you hear the location of where you are placing the Alarm, Press & Hold the Test Button.

Your Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice. Available locations:

Basement Kitchen Child’s Bedroom Living Room Family Room No Location Guest Bedroom Office Hallway Utility Room

Dining Room

m W

Alar

“Welcome, First Alert Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm.”

“No location programmed” if first

time

or “[Location, example: “Basement”] location pr when changing batteries.

“To select location, press and hold test button now

o save location, pr

“T test button after location is heard.” Alarm will speak list of locations (see below).

“[Location, example: “Basement”] location saved.”

If no location is chosen: “No location saved.”

ogrammed”

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ess and hold

Master Bedr

oom

ADDING AND LINKING ADDITIONAL ONELINK

ALARMS

NOTE: Steps 1 thr

e than two minutes pass, the Green power LED will stop

If mor blinking. Simply open the battery drawer of the second Alarm and

epeat steps 1 through 3.

Insert the batteries into the

battery drawer of the next Alarm. DO NOT CLOSE THE

WER.

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2. Press and hold the test button and then close the battery drawer.

Once you hear the unit chirp,

elease the test button.

r The Green power LED will start to blink indicating the ONELINK Alarm is waiting for pr ONELINK

4. Press and hold the test button on the first Alarm, until the second Alarm the test button.

If you have purchased the hardwired battery back-up ONELINK

5. Alarm, you can now connect the har three-wire connector on the ceiling to the Alarm.

Repeat steps 1-5 for additional ONELINK

You have now successfully linked your new ONELINK®Alarms. To add additional Alarms at a later time, follow steps 1 through 5.

ough 3 need to be completed within two minutes.

Alarms.

chirps and its Gr

ogram data from one of the other setup

een power LED stops blinking. Then release

dwired Alarm by installing the

Alarms.

WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM

Under Normal Operations

Voice: Silent Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Green

Horn: Silent CO LED: Off

ou Test the Alarm

When Y

Voice: “Testing.” Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps; Voice: “Warning,

evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Basement”]. Evacuate.”

Smoke LED: Flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern Horn: 4 fast beeps, pause, 4 fast beeps; Voice: “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:

“Basement”]. Evacuate.” Pause. “Highest carbon monoxide level was [CO level example: _0_ ppm]”.

CO LED: Flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern

If Battery Becomes Low or is Missing

Voice: “Replace battery in [Location, example “Kitchen”].” Repeated

every 5 hours

Horn: chirps once a minute Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Green On for 2 seconds/Off for

2 seconds. Low Battery Latch is now engaged.

CO LED: Off

If Alarm is Not Operating Properly (MALFUNCTION SIGNAL)

oice:

“Detector err manual” (refer to Troubleshooting Guide). Repeated every 5 hours.

Horn: Three rapid chirps every minute Power/Smoke LED: Flashes approximately once a minute CO LED: Off

m Levels of CO are Detected

Alar

Voice: “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:

“Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” “

Horn:4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice* Power/Smoke LED: Of CO LED: During Alarm: Flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern.

*NOTE: If unit goes into CO alarm, the r

cycle will repeat for four minutes. After four minutes, the pause will increase to one minute.

Smoke is Detected

Voice: “Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Kitchen”].

Horn:3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice Power/Smoke LED: During Alarm: Flashes Red in sync with the

CO LED: Off

Smoke Alarm is Silenced

Voice: Silent Horn:Of Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red CO LED: Off

After Alarm: Flashes Red On for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds. CO Alarm Latch is now engaged.

Evacuate.”

hor Off for 2 seconds. Smoke Alarm Latch is now engaged.

or in [Location, example “Kitchen”], please see

n pattern. After Alarm: Flashes Red On for 2 seconds/

once a minute

____ ppm.”

egular 4 beeps-brief pause

CO Alarm is Silenced

Voice: Silent

Horn:Of Power/Smoke LED: Off CO LED: Flashes Red

INSTALLATION

UGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING 

SMOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS

SMOKE ALARM WITH  SILENCE FEATURE

CO ALARMS

BOTH, OR COMBINATION  SMOKE/CO ALARMS

SMOKE ALARMS

EY:

Suggested locations are based on NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72  for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always  refer to national and local codes  before beginning any installation.

In new construction AC and AC/DC smoke alarms MUST be interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations.

WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

Minimum coverage for Smoke Alarms, as recommended by the National Fir every floor “Regulatory Information For Smoke Alarms” for details on the NFPA

ecommendations).

r For CO Alarms, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

ecommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of

r each separate sleeping ar For added protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedr

NOTE: For added protection, install an additional Smoke/CO Alarm at least 15 feet (4.6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source wher distance cannot be maintained, install the Alarm as far away as possible from the furnace or other fuel burning source. Installing the Alarm closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) will not harm the Alarm, but may incr frequency of unwanted alarms.

In general, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alar

•

• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.

•

• At the top of first-to-second floor stairs.

•

Recommended Placement

e Protection Association (NFPA), is one Smoke Alarm on

, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom (See

ea in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.

oom, and on every level of your home.

e possible. In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this

ease the

ms:

In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping ar (12 meters) long, install a unit at each end.

Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed.

eas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet

At the bottom of the basement stairs. For additional coverage, install Alarms in all rooms, halls, and storage

areas, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F and 100˚F (4˚ C and 38˚ C).

WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INST

Do NOT locate this Smoke/CO Alar

In garages, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished attics. Avoid

• emely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.

extr Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles

•

form when something bur kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) fr water heater (6 meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is r placed as far fr placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a r “unwanted” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these areas as much as possible.

Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. In air streams

•

near kitchens. Air curr sensor and cause unwanted alarms.

• In extremely humid areas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet

(3 meters) from a shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry r

In direct sunlight.

•

• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air

may pr 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 insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sensing

chamber Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights.

•

Electrical “noise” can interfere with the sensor.

om the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace,

, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot

om these fuel-burning sources as possible. The

easonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce

ents can draw cooking smoke into the smoke

oom, utility room, or other source of high humidity.

event CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.

ns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated

ecommended the Smoke Alarm be

ALLED

• In “dead air” spaces. See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces”.

• When installing on the wall, the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line.

• When installing on the ceiling, place the Alarm as close to the center as possible.

• In either case, install at least 4 inches (102 mm) from where the wall and ceiling meet. See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces” for more information.

NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could keep carbon monoxide or smoke fr

eaching the Alarm.

om r

Installing Smoke/CO Alarms in Mobile Homes

For minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you ar

e of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on

unsur inside walls only.

AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES

“Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke/CO Alarm. To avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations below.

On ceilings, install Smoke/CO Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke/CO Alarm at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner.

For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke/CO Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.

On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install first Smoke/CO Alarm within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally. Additional Smoke/CO Alarms may be required depending on the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings.

HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

For quick installation instructions see the “Quick and Easy Guide to Programming Your ONELINK®Alarm and Using the Optional Features”.

This combination Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to be mounted on the ceiling or wall. It is not a tabletop device.

device on the ceiling or wall as outlined below. Read “Where To Install This Alarm” before starting.

PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM

Test/Silence Button

Battery Compartment

Power/Smoke Alarm LED

CO Alarm LED

Tools you will need: pencil, drill with 3/16” or 5mm drill bit, Phillips scr

If you want to lock the battery compartment, or lock the Smoke/CO Alar Featur Your ONELINK before you begin installation.

ewdriver, hammer.

Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Air

•

currents around junction boxes can prevent smoke from

eaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from

r alarming. Only AC powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes.

m to the mounting bracket, please read the “Optional Locking

es” section in the “Quick and Easy Guide to Programming

Alarm and Using the Optional Features” attachment

ou must install this

Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the vertical

1. mounting slot is aligned in the 12 o’clock position and trace around the inside of the mounting slots (vertical and horizontal mounting).

Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the

2. mounting holes.

Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the

3. oval outlines you traced.

4. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary, until they ar

Line the mounting bracket up over the plastic screw anchors.

5. Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall through the

6. mounting slots using the two screws provided.

7. Attach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting bracket. Line up the guides on the alarm’ on the mounting bracket. When guides

e lined up, turn the base clockwise

ar (right) until it snaps into place.

NOTE: Once the Alarm is snapped onto the mounting bracket, you can r alignment.

8. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. See “Weekly Testing” for details.

e flush with the ceiling or wall.

s base with the guides

otate the Alarm to adjust the

OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES

The optional locking features are designed to prevent unauthorized removal of the batteries or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family households where unauthorized battery or Alarm removal is not a concern.

These Alarms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Alarm to the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.

Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard flathead screwdriver.

Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Depending on which locking features you use, remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket using needle-nose pliers.

To permanently remove either locking pin, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.

TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Do not lock the battery compartment until you install the batteries and test the Alarm.

If the unit does not alarm during testing, DO NOT lock the batter compartment! Install new batteries and test again. If the Alarm still does not alarm, replace it immediately.

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

After batteries are inserted, then

2. push the locking pin through the hole near the battery door latch on the back of the Alarm.

TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT

1. Remove the Alarm from the mounting bracket. If the unit is locked to the bracket, see the section “To Unlock the Mounting Bracket.”

2. 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

elock the battery compartment,

r save the locking pin.)

3. To relock the battery compartment, close the battery door and reinsert locking pin in lock.

Reattach the Alarm to the mounting

4. bracket.

eplacing the batteries, always

When r test the Alarm before relocking the battery compartment.

TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET

Using needle-nose pliers, detach

1. one locking pin from the mounting bracket.

2. Insert the locking pin through the hole on the back of the Alarm as shown in the diagram.

3. When you attach the Alarm to the mounting bracket, the locking pin’ head will fit into a notch on the bracket.

TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET

Insert a flathead scr

1. rectangular cut-out on the mounting bracket near

2. Pry the Alarm away from the bracket by pushing up on the screwdriver and

ning the Alarm counter

tur (left) at the same time.

ewdriver into the

est to the locking pin.

clockwise

IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS

WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM SIGNAL

Refer to previous section “What You Will See and Hear With This

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IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS

“ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”

If you hear the CO alar

Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other wor

m sounds, you must not ignore it!

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IF THE CO ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:

1. Operate the Test/Silence button. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the

2. number of your local emergency service here:

____________________________________________________________ Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or

3. window. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for or window until the emer premises have been aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition.

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

4. 24-hour period, r nician 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 manufactur safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a qualified appliance technician here:

____________________________________________________________

AFTER AN ALARM

After the emergency responders arrive, the premises aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition, you can check what the highest carbon monoxide level sensed was:

Action:

1. Press & Hold Test Button

2. Press & Hold Test Button, if you

would like to clear the highest level sensed.

If you would like to keep the highest level in memory, do not

ess anything.

move ever

. Do not re-enter the premises, or move away from the open door

m horn and the CO red light is flashing,

yone to a source of fresh air.

DO NOT remove the batteries!

ds, when your CO

gency services responder has arrived, the

epeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance tech-

ers directly, for more information about CO

Alarm Will Say:

“Highest carbon monoxide level was ___ ppm. Please see manual.”

“To clear highest carbon monoxide level, press and hold test button now.”

“Highest carbon monoxide level cleared.”

Alarm will say nothing.

IF THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS

RESPONDING TO AN ALARM

• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially danger immediate attention. NEVER ignor alarm may result in injury or death.

Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke/CO

•

m to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke,

Alar etc.). Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke, and r or fan the smoke away fr matically.

If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.

•

T TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE

WHA

• Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.

• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to get

essed or collect anything.

• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.

If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors and windows closed, unless you must escape thr

• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).

Take short, shallow breaths.

• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and

do a head count to make sur

• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.

Give your addr Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.

•

• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home

safer.

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

emoves your protection. Instead open a window

ess, then your name.

ous situation that requires your

e any alarm. Ignoring the

om the unit. The alarm will reset auto-

ough them.

e everybody got out safely

USING THE SILENCE FEATURES

Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm. Removing the batteries disables the alarm and removes your protection.

The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify and correct the problem. Do not use the Silence Feature in emergency situations. It will not correct a CO problem or extinguish a fire.

The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several minutes. You can silence this Smoke/CO Alarm by pressing the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover for at least 3-5 seconds.

After the Test/Silence button is released, the Red LED blinks during the silence mode.

When the Smoke Alarm is Silenced

The Smoke Alarm will remain silent for up to 15 minutes, then return to normal operation.

If the smoke has not cleared–or continues to increase–the device will go back into alarm.

When the CO Alarm is Silenced

The CO Alarm will remain silent for up to 4 minutes.

After 4 minutes, if CO levels remain potentially dangerous the horn will start sounding again.

SILENCING THE LOW BA

This silence featur for up to 8 hours. Y

essing the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.

pr Once the low battery war

continues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the low battery “chirp” will r

soon as possible; this unit will not operate without batter

o deactivate this feature:

will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and unit sounds “chirp” once a minute).

e can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp”

ou can silence the low battery warning “chirp” by

TTERY WARNING

ning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit

esume.

Replace the batteries as

ess the Test/Silence button again. The unit

y power!

LATCHING FEATURES

Alarm Latch is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of smoke or carbon monoxide. After smoke or CO levels dr levels, the flash On for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds. It will continue to flash or “latch” for about 15 minutes, to give you time to determine which unit initiated the alarm.

Low Battery Latch is activated when the Alarm is in the "low battery condition". On for 2 seconds/Of 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 greater intervals than one minute, sometimes up to several hours, until the battery reaches a steady low battery level. This innovative featur and/or identifying which unit is chirping.

“Smoke/Power” LED and/or the “CO” Red LED will begin to

When this occurs, the Smoke/Power LED flashes Green

f for 2 seconds for about 15 minutes. This feature

e eliminates the frustration of waiting for

op below alarm

WEEKLY TESTING

•

NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.

• DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away when horn starts sounding.

It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this Smoke/CO Alarm.

You can test this Smoke/CO Alarm by pressing and holding the

Test/Silence button on the Alarm cover until Alarm Voice says “Testing” (typically 3-5 seconds).

During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:

• The Alarm

pause, 3 beeps. The Alarm Voice will say “Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” The Power/Smoke LED flashes Red and the CO LED will be Off.

• Next the Horn will sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. The Alarm

Voice will say “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” The Off and the

If the unit does not alarm, make sure the batteries are correctly installed, and test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.

Voice will say “Testing.” The Horn will sound 3 beeps,

CO LED flashes Red.

Power/Smoke LED will be

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-fr there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.

ee as possible, but

REGULAR MAINTENANCE, Continued

Choosing a r

our Smoke/CO Alarm requires two standard AA batteries.

Y The following batteries ar

These batteries are available at many local retail stores.

Actual battery service life depends on the Smoke/CO Alarm and the environment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above

e acceptable replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the

ar manufacturer’s suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).

o replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from

T the ceiling or wall):

Open the battery compartment.

2. Press tabs A and B as shown in the diagram and r

Insert the new batteries, making sure

3. they snap completely into the battery compartment. Match the terminals on the ends of the batteries with the terminals on the unit.

Close the battery compartment, and

4. then test the unit by pr Test/Silence button.

eplacement battery:

e acceptable as replacements:

emove each battery.

essing the

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gizer E91

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO

WHAT IS CO?

CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not bur appliances typically do not produce CO.

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

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

SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING

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

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

Medium Exposure: Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.

Extreme Exposure: Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure. Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage, death.

This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels are extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach a certain minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults. Why is this important? Because you need to be war potential CO pr 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 problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!

n completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical

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Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not operate pr batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.

•

operly with other batteries. Never use r

est it at least once a week.

T Clean the Smoke/CO Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the

outside of the Smoke/CO Alarm using your household vacuum’ brush attachment. A can of clean compressed air (sold at computer or office supply stores) may also be used. Follow manufacturer instructions for use. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.

If the Smoke/CO Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit immediately.

Relocate the unit if it sounds fr This Alarm Should Not Be Installed” for details.

equent unwanted alarms. See “Where

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s soft

FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it difficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO:

• House well ventilated before the investigator arrives.

oblem caused by “backdrafting.”

• Pr

ransient CO pr

• T

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

obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or ser call.

oblem caused by special cir

BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be

cumstances.

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POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME

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

eplace, gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.

fir

Damaged or insuf

heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger

oper use of appliance/device:

Impr

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 cir

The following conditions can r

1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor conditions such as:

Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds.

•

Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).

Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust

•

fans. Several appliances running at the same time competing for

•

limited fresh air. Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers,

•

furnaces, or water heaters.

• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can

amplify the above situations.

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

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

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

These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your home. Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to recreate during a CO investigation.

ficient venting:

, blocked or clogged chimney opening.

oded or disconnected water

corr

operating a barbecue grill or

cumstances.

esult in transient CO situations:

REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE/CO ALARMS

REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS

T LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?

WHA

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standar Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposur 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 if CO, IT MUST ALARM

• BETWEEN 60 and 240 MINUTES.

oximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative

* Appr 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:

Accor “Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements ar

espond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as,

to r but not limited to, exhaust fr operation of fuel-fired appliances, and fireplaces. CO Alarms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to r 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 resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million.

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

eact to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure.” This CO

om internal-combustion engines, abnormal

d UL2034 requires residential CO

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e intended

HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM CO POISONING?

A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening for average, healthy adults.

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

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

Clean chimneys and flues yearly

• leaves, and nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for rust and corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can pr drafting. Never “cap” or cover a chimney in any way that would block air flow.

• Test and maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually. Many local gas or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for a nominal fee.

egular visual inspections of all fuel-bur

Make r

• Check appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the flame on the bur yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present. Keep the blower door on the furnace closed. Use vents or fans when they ar appliances. Make sure appliances are vented to the outside. Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on screen porches.

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

nace heat exchangers.

fur Check the house or garage on the other side of shar

• Keep windows and doors open slightly

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

In addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read this manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to do if your CO Alarm sounds.

event pr

ner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue. A

. Keep them fr

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ed wall.

. If you suspect that CO

ease CO levels.

REGULA

RECOMMENDED LOCA

Installing Smoke Alar

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one Smoke Alarm on every floor bedroom. In new construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected. See “Agency Placement Recommendations” for details. For additional coverage, it is r Smoke Alarm in all rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and basements, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C). Make sur smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.

Mor

•

• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly

•

• At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom of

Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state and fr for curr

units be inter

TORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS

TIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS

ms in Single-Family Residences

, in every sleeping area, and in every

ecommended that you install a

e no door or other obstruction could keep

e specifically, install Smoke Alarms:

On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.

or completely closed. In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple

sleeping ar long (12 meters), install a unit at each end.

the basement stairway.

eas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet

om region to region. Check with your local Fire Department

ent requirements in your area.

connected for added protection.

ecommended AC or AC/DC

It is r

ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS

Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when electricity fails, pr

e easy to install, and do not require professional installation.

Units ar

AC power

senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.

AC with batter

the batteries ar be installed by a qualified electrician.

ONELINK®Smoke Alar

with all ONELINK or connectors, so when one alarm sounds, they all sound. Will operate if electricity fails, pr Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.

Smoke/CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power systems: AC power

be operated with true or pur with most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or squar If you ar the manufacturer to verify.

Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and an audible alarm hor With Disabilities Act. Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.

Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.

All these Smoke Alarms ar located, installed and car smoke reaches the Alarm. If you are unsure which type of Smoke Alarm to install, refer the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72 (National Fir National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building codes may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home.

ovided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.

ed Smoke Alarms:

y (DC) back-up:

e fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must

enabled Smoke and Smoke/CO Alarms without wires

ovided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.

e wave or “quasi sine wave” inverters e not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with

e Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).

Can be inter

will operate if electricity fails, pr

ms with battery (DC) back-up:

e sine wave inverters. Operating this Alarm

n, and meet the requirements of the Americans

e designed to provide early warning of fires if

ed for as described in the user’s manual, and if

connected so if one unit

ovided

connects

Inter

ed Smoke/CO Alarms should only

will damage the Alarm.

AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

NFPA 72 (National Fire Code) Chapter 11

“For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72, reads as follows:”

“11.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units.” “11.5.1.1 Smoke Detection.

standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple

-station Smoke Alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping ooms Exception: Smoke Alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms

r in existing one- and two-family dwelling units. (2) Outside of each sepa rate sleeping area, in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms. (3) On each level of the dwelling unit, including basements Exception: In existing one- and two family dwelling units, approved Smoke Alarms

ed by batteries are permitted.”

power “A.11.8.3 Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The required number

of Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the

ed Smoke Alarms. For this r

equir

r householder consider the use of additional Smoke Alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms. The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation.”

nia State Fir

Califor

Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A Smoke Alarm installed in each separate sleeping ar bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached garages.

Where required by applicable laws, codes, or

eason, it is recommended that the

e Marshal (CSFM)

ea (in the vicinity

, but outside

SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS

This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems

in places housing many people—like apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any kind—even if they were once single-family homes. It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose nonresidential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your area, this unit may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities.

The following information applies to all five types of buildings listed below:

In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC powered Smoke Alarms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as “households.”

1. Single-Family Residence:

Single family home, townhouse. It is recommended this unit be installed on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each bedroom hallway.

2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:

Apartment building, condominium. This unit is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common ar

eas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this unit in common areas may not pr protection ordinances/regulations.

3. Institutions:

Hospitals, day car suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fir requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to

esidents or meet local fir

all r

4. Hotels and Motels:

Also boarding houses and dormitories. This unit is suitable for use inside individual sleeping/r system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common

eas like lobbies, hallways, or por

ar may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire

otection ordinances/regulations.

ehouses/Commercial Buildings:

5. W

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

ficient war

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ooms, pr

esidents or meet local fire

e facilities. This unit is

eady exists to meet fire detection

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dinances/r

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ches. Using this unit in common areas

egulations.

e detection

GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS

This Smoke/CO Alarm is intended for r for use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) r be met. The Smoke Alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents. Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be installed for hearing impair for the hearing impair

Smoke/CO Alar

plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grandpar practice befor If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm, or if ther

e that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the

make sur event of an emergency. It is recommended that you hold a fire drill while family members ar sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.

Smoke

/CO

cannot work if the batteries ar type of batteries ar AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or cir

e that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the

fir limitations of battery or AC power, install both types of units.

This Smoke/CO Alarm will not sense smoke or CO that does not

each the sensors.

or CO may be present in other areas. Doors or other obstructions may affect the rate at which CO or smoke reaches the sensors. If bedroom doors ar device (Combination CO and Smoke Alarm, or separate CO Alarms and Smoke Alarms) in each bedroom and in the hallway between them.

This Smoke/CO Alar of the home.

may not sense smoke or CO in the basement. For this reason, one alarm device may not give adequate early warning.

Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units

cuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical

e usually closed at night, we recommend you install an alarm

equirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms must

ed residents (CO Alarms are not yet available

ed).

ms may not waken all individuals.

ents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and

e holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping.

e are infants or family members with mobility limitations,

e sleeping in order to determine their response to the

e used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly.

Example: This alarm device, installed on the second floor

e missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong

It will only sense smoke or CO at the sensor

m may not sense smoke or CO on another level

esidential use. It is not intended

Practice the escape

Smoke

Recommended minimum pr sleeping area, every bedroom, and on every level of your home. Some

ecommend battery powered Smoke and CO Alarms be used in

experts r conjunction with inter see “About Smoke Alarms” for details.

Smoke/CO Alarms may not be heard. The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds curr the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed outside the bedr a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly open. Even persons who ar if the sound is blocked by distance or closed doors. Noise from traffic, ster

event alert persons from hearing the alarm horn. This Smoke/CO Alarm

pr is not intended for people who are hearing impaired.

The Alarm may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes damage, injur

each the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons

r smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions r

This Smoke/CO Alar

Though this Smoke/CO Alarm war presence of smoke, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply in any way that they will pr their lives.

This Smoke/CO Alar

Alarm and all of its parts have passed many stringent tests and ar designed to be as r any time. Therefore, you must test this device weekly. The unit should be r Alarms need to be r replaced every 10 years.

This Smoke/CO Alar

devices, this Smoke/CO Alarm has limitations. It can only detect smoke or CO that reaches the sensors. It may not give early warning of the sour alarm device.

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

eo, radio, television, air conditioner, or other appliances may also

y, or death, since smoke from some fires may not

eplaced immediately if it is not operating properly. All Smoke/CO

ce of smoke or CO is in a remote part of the home, away from the

otection is one alarm device in every

connected AC powered Smoke Alarms. For details,

oom, it may not wake up

e awake may not hear the alarm horn

esulting from escaping gas.

m is not a substitute for life insurance.

otect lives. Homeowners and renters must still insure

m has a limited life.

eliable as possible, any of these parts could fail at

eplaced every 5 years. All Smoke Alarms need to be

m is not foolproof.

ns against increasing CO levels or the

Although this Smoke/CO

Like all other electr

onic

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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

Horn "chirps" about once per minute; Voice: "Replace battery in [Location]" every 5 hours

Horn does three rapid "chirps" every minute; Voice: "Detector error in [Location, example "Kitchen"], please see manual" repeated every 5 hours; LED has 3 rapid flashes with "chirps".

The Alarms are linked but do not communicate with each other.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm ONLY:

CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you Silence it.

CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high levels of CO are revealed in an investigation.

Smoke Alar

Smoke Alarm sounds when no smoke is visible.

*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.” If you have questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-9005, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST)

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Low battery warning. Install two new AA batteries*.

MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Device is not working

properly, and needs to be replaced.

Possible interference. Reference the Wireless Operation section of this manual.

CO levels indicate a potentially danger situation.

The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to “Where to Install This Alarm” for details.

Unwanted alarm may be caused by nonemergency source like cooking smoke.

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Units under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited Warranty” for details.

Move Alarms to different locations. Add an additional Alarm between the unresponsive Alarms to route the signal around obstructions.

IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING, EVACUATE your home and call 911 or the Fire Department. Refer to "If The CO Alarm Sounds" for details.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert®brand pr free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or r ment may be made with a similar pr

This warranty is valid for the original r purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage r voltage or curr 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 applica Some states, pr 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

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1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standar purchase available when calling.

For W Battery:BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty

respect to battery.

For your records, please record:

Date Pur

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ent, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center.

ble law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.

ovinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied

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If service is r

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equired, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at

oduct of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.

etail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of

BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906

, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with

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

emanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replace-

esulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper

d Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date of

Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year

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

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