First Alert PC910V User Manual

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08-0408-004 K1 05/13 Printed in Mexico
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm’s operation.
If you are installing this Alarm for use by others, you must leave
this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
10 YEAR COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE &
SMOKE ALARM WITH VOICE & LOCATION
Features:
• Separate sensors to detect smoke and CO; the two alarm systems work independently
• Voice with programmable location
Separate audible and v
isual signals to indicate
a
larm levels of smoke or CO
Sealed-In Lithium Battery — S
ealed-in lithium power supply;
n
o battery replacement
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equired over the 10 year
l
ife of the alarm.
USER’S MANUAL
UL STD 217
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UL STD 2034
CONFORMS TO
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INTRODUCTION
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload 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 are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
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 Smoke/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
• 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 presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The Smoke Alarm is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.
• This unit will not operate without battery power. The Smoke/CO Alarm cannot work until you activate the battery power pack.
• NEVER ignore any alarm. See “If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds” for more information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond can result in injury or death.
• The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will not correct a problem. See "Using the Silence Features" for 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.
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ll BRK
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nd First Alert
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moke Alarms conform to regulatory
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equirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles
o
f combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are
p
roduced in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photo­electric technology at detecting small particles, which tend to
be produced in greater amounts by flaming fires, which con­sume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
P
hotoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than
i
onization technology at detecting large particles, which tend to
b
e produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may
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molder for hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may
i
nclude cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
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or maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each
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evel and in every bedroom of your home.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Step By Step Guide to Programming This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
W
hat You Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
I
nstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
W
here to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
H
ow to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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f Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
W
hat To Do First–Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
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f the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
R
egular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
W
hat You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
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hat is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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ymptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
H
ow Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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egulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
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egulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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egulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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pecial Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
G
eneral Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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roubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
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TEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING
THIS ALARM
For First Time and When Activating Alarm
WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM
U
nder Normal Operations
V
oice: Silent
P
ower LED: Flashes Green once a minute
H
orn: Silent
When You Test the Alarm
V
oice: “Testing.” “Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example:
Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”
Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice P
ower LED: Flashes Red
f
ollowed by
Voice:“Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:
“Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”
H
orn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice
L
ED: Flashes Red
I
f Battery Becomes Low
V
oice: “Please see manual.” Repeated every 5 hours Horn: chirps once a minute P
ower LED: Flashes Green approximately once a minute
A
ction:
1
. Activate Alarm (If the battery
h
as not been activated,
p
erform Step 8 on page 3).
A
larm Will Say:
Welcome, First Alert Carbon
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onoxide and Smoke Alarm.”
No location programmed” if first
t
ime or “[Location, example:
Kitchen”] location programmed”
a
fter activating Alarm. “To select location, press and hold test button now.”
2
. Press & Hold Test Button if
y
ou would like to program the
l
ocation or change the location
o
f the Alarm. Release button
a
fter Alarm responds.
To save location, press and hold t
est button after location is h
eard.” Alarm will speak list of l
ocations (see below).
3
. After you hear the location of
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here you are placing the Alarm, Press & Hold the Test Button.
[Location, example: “Kitchen”]
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ocation saved.” If no location is chosen: “No location saved.”
Your Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice. Available locations: Basement Hallway
Office Child’s Bedroom Kitchen Utility Room Dining Room Living Room Family Room Master Bedroom Guest Bedroom No Location
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f Alarm is Not Operating Properly
Voice:“Detector error in [Location, example “Kitchen”], please see
manual.” Repeated every 5 hours
H
orn: 3 chirps every minute
L
ED: Three Green flashes approximately once a minute
A
larm has reached its End of Life
Voice:“Detector error in [Location, example “Basement”], please
see manual.” Repeated every 5 hours
H
orn: 5 chirps every minute
L
ED: Five Green flashes approximately once a minute
A
larm Levels of CO are Detected
Voice:“Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:
“Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” “
____ ppm.”
H
orn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice*
L
ED: Flashes Red
*NOTE: If unit goes into CO alarm, the regular 4 beeps-brief pause
cycle will repeat for four minutes. After four minutes, the pause will increase to one minute.
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moke is Detected
V
oice: “Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Kitchen”].
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vacuate.”
H
orn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice
LED: Flashes Red
Smoke Alarm is Silenced
V
oice: Silent.
H
orn: Off
LED: Flashes Red
CO Alarm is Silenced V
oice: Silent.
H
orn: Off
LED: Flashes Red
INSTALLATION
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
Minimum coverage for Smoke Alarms, as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is one Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom (See “Regulatory Information For Smoke Alarms” for details on the NFPA recommendations). For 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. 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 where possible. In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this 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 increase the frequency of unwanted alarms.
In general, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed.
• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long, install a unit at each end.
• At the top of first-to-second floor stairs.
• 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 (4.4˚ C and 37.8˚ C).
Recommended Placement
• 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 from reaching the Alarm.
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SUGGESTED 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
KEY:
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.
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.
O
n ceilings, install Smoke/CO Alarms as close to the center of the
c
eiling as possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke/CO Alarm
a
t 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.
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n a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install first Smoke/CO
A
larm within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured
h
orizontally. Additional Smoke/CO Alarms may be required depending
o
n the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for
d
etails on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings.
I
nstalling Smoke/CO Alarms in Mobile Homes
F
or minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each
s
leeping area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room.
M
any older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little
o
r no insulation. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are
u
nsure of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on
i
nside walls only.
WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
Do NOT locate this Smoke/CO Alarm:
• In garages, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished attics. Avoid extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot (6 meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce “unwanted” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a 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 currents can draw cooking smoke into the smoke 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,
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aundry room, utility room, or other source of high humidity.
In direct sunlight.
• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.
• In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4.4˚C) or hotter than 100˚ F (37.8˚C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, p
orches, and garages.
In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the s
ensing chamber.
• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical “noise” can interfere with the sensor.
In “dead air” spaces. See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces”.
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NSTALLATION, Continued
H
OW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
This combination Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to be mounted on the ceiling or wall. It is not a tabletop device. You must install this
device on the ceiling or wall as outlined below. Read “Where To Install This Alarm” before starting.
Tools you will need: pencil, drill with 3/16” or 5mm drill bit,
flathead screwdriver, hammer.
• Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Air
currents around junction boxes can prevent smoke from reaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from alarming. Only AC powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes.
NOTE: Be sure to mount the product in the orientation specified in the next steps as this provides the most stability for mounting the product to the wall or ceiling.
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS:
1. Turn alarm upside down so the circular shape is located in the upper left corner of the alarm.
2. Slide mounting bracket to the left and lift to separate it from the base.
3. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the arrow located on the mounting plate is pointing to the left. (The circular shape will now be in upper right-hand corner). Trace around the insides of the mounting slots.
4. Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes.
5. Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the oval outlines you traced in step #3.
6. 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 are flush with the ceiling or wall.
7. Attach the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall.
8. Activate the battery. Move the activation switch to center position against tab stop. Unit will not mount on mounting bracket unless activated. Once unit is activated, it cannot be turned off.
NOTE: After you activate the battery, the power indicator light may flash. (If the unit alarms, the light will blink rapidly, and the horn will repeatedly sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps.)
9. Attach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting bracket. Line up the arrow on the back of the unit to the arrow on the mounting bracket. When the units are lined up, slide the alarm to the right until it snaps into place.
NOTE: Once the Smoke/CO Alarm is snapped onto the mounting bracket, you can rotate the Smoke/CO Alarm to adjust the alignment.
10. Test the Alarm. See “Weekly Testing.”
1 Test/Silence Button 2 Power/Smoke and CO Alarm LED 3
Speaker
PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM
1 M
ounting bracket
2
Mounting slots
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F YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS
WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM
OFF - ON - DISCHARGE
Type of Alarm
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
What You See and Hear V
oice: “Warning, evacuate carbon
m
onoxide in [Location,
e
xample: “Kitchen”].
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vacuate.” “
_
___ ppm.”
Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps,
voice
LED: Flashes Red
Smoke Voice:“Warning, evacuate smoke
in [Location, example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”
Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps,
voice
L
ED: Flashes Red
IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS
A
ctuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon
m
onoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO
A
larm sounds, you must not ignore it!
I
F THE CO ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:
1
. Press the Test/Silence button.
2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the number of your local emergency service here:
____________________________________________________________
3
. Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or
w
indow. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted
f
or. Do not re-enter the premises, or move away from the open door
o
r window until the emergency services responder has arrived, the
p
remises have been aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its
n
ormal condition.
4
. After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a
2
4-hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance
t
echnician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning
e
quipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this
e
quipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the
e
quipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment
n
ot inspected by the technician, and consult the manufacturers’
i
nstructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more i
nformation about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that m
otor vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in an attached
g
arage or adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a
q
ualified appliance technician here:
____________________________________________________________
N
OTE: A qualified appliance technician is defined as “a person, firm,
c
orporation, or company that either in person or through a representa-
t
ive, is engaged in and responsible for the installation, testing, servicing,
o
r replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment,
c
ombustion appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other
d
ecorative combustion equipment.”
“ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”
If you hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing,
move everyone to a source of fresh air.
DO NOT deactivate the Alarm!
AFTER AN ALARM
A
fter the emergency responders arrive, the premises aired out, and
y
our CO Alarm remains in its normal condition, you can check what
t
he highest carbon monoxide level sensed was:
A
ction:
1. Press & Hold Test Button
A
larm Will Say:
“Highest carbon monoxide level was ___ ppm. Please see manual.” “To clear highest carbon monoxide level, press and hold test button now.”
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 press anything.
“Highest carbon monoxide level cleared.”
A
larm will say nothing.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
• Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to get
dressed or collect anything.
• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them. If a
door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
• 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 sure everybody got out safely.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
Give your address, then your name.
• 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.
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
T
his silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning
chirp” for up to 8 hours. You can silence the low battery warning
chirp” by pressing the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
O
nce the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the
u
nit continues to flash the Green light once a minute for 8 hours. After
8
hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume. Replace the Alarm as
s
oon as possible; this unit will not operate without battery power!
T
o deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button again. The
u
nit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume
(
LED flashes and unit sounds “chirp” once a minute).
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
T
his silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning
chirp” for up to 2 days. You can silence the End of Life war ning “chirp”
b
y pressing the Test/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging
t
hat the End of Life silence feature has been activated.
A
fter approximately 2 days, the End of Life “chirp” will resume.
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. 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.
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t is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
p
roperly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
S
moke/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).
D
uring testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:
• The Alarm Voice will say “Testing.” The Horn will sound 3 beeps,
pause, 3 beeps. The Alarm Voice will say “Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” The Power LED flashes Red.
Next the Horn will sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. The Alarm
V
oice will say “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location,
e
xample: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” The LED flashes Red.
I
f the unit does not alarm, make sure it has been activated correctly,
a
nd test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURES
Never deactivate the unit to quiet an unwanted alarm. Deactivating the alarm disables the unit 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.
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When the Smoke Alarm is Silenced
When the CO 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.
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.
IF THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
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ESPONDING TO AN ALARM
• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death.
• Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke/CO Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke, and removes your protection. Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset auto­matically.
• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
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EGULAR MAINTENANCE
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
• Test it at least once a week.
Clean the Smoke/CO Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum t
he outside of the Smoke/CO Alarm using your household vacuum’s
s
oft brush attachment. A can of clean compressed air (sold at
c
omputer or office supply stores) may also be used. Follow
m
anufacturer instructions for use. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. Never
u
se water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
If the Smoke/CO Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, d
ust and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted
a
larms, replace the unit immediately.
Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “
Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed” for details.
A
ctual battery service life depends on the Smoke/CO Alarm and the
e
nvironment in which it is installed. Regardless of the manufacturer’s
s
uggested battery life, you MUST replace the Alarm immediately once
t
he unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
WHAT IS CO?
C
O is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels
d
o not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical
a
ppliances typically do not produce CO.
T
hese fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline,
k
erosene, 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 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, people with cardiac or respiratory 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!
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.
• Problem caused by “backdrafting.”
• Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances.
Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be difficult to locate the source of CO. BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be
obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.
TO PERMANENTLY DEACTIVATE THE SMOKE/CO ALARM
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fter 10 years of operation or Low Battery
w
arning, deactivate the Alarm: Insert a tool
b
elow edge where shown and break tab.
T
hen slide activation switch to discharge mode.
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OTE: At end of life or low battery indication (chirp): unit must be
p
ut in to deactivation mode to discharge remaining stored energy
i
n battery. Unit will no longer function once put into this mode.
U
nit will resist re-mounting.
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME
F
uel-burning appliances like:
p
ortable heater, gas or wood burning
f
ireplace, gas kitchen range or cook-
t
op, gas clothes dryer.
Damaged or insufficient venting:
corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger, blocked or clogged chimney opening.
I
mproper use of appliance/device:
o
perating a barbecue grill or vehicle
i
n an enclosed area (like a garage or s
creened porch).
Transient CO Problems:“transient” or on-again-off-again CO problems can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.
T
he following conditions can result in transient CO situations:
1
. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by
o
utdoor conditions such as:
• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended p
eriods between cycles).
Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust
f
ans.
Several appliances running at the same time competing for
l
imited fresh air.
Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers,
f
urnaces, or water heaters.
Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can
a
mplify the above situations.
2
. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven,
f
ireplace).
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.
T
hese conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your
h
ome. Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to
r
ecreate during a CO investigation.
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OW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM
CO POISONING?
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CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air
a
nd sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become
t
hreatening for average, healthy adults.
A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.
T
o help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris,
l
eaves, and nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional c
heck for rust and corrosion, cracks, or separations. These
c
onditions can prevent proper air movement and cause
b
ackdrafting. Never “cap” or cover a chimney in any way
t
hat 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.
Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances.
C
heck appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the
f
lame on the burner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue.
A
yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and
C
O may be present. Keep the blower door on the furnace
c
losed. Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel-
b
urning appliances. Make sure appliances are vented to the
o
utside. Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on
s
creen porches.
Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft
h
ood on an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks
o
n furnace heat exchangers.
• Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.
Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO is
e
scaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening
w
indows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.
I
n addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read
t
his manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to
do if your CO Alarm sounds.
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE/CO ALARMS
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS
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HAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as described below. They are 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
B
ETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES.
• If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm if CO, IT MUST ALARM
BETWEEN 60 and 240 MINUTES.
* Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH). The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of 30 ppm for 30 days.
CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat. Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume it’s not present.
• An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect average, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches.
• An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station carbon monoxide alarms UL2034.
According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2: “Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as, but not limited to, exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal 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 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 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).
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected. See “Agency Placement Recommendations” for details. For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in all rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and basements, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) and 100˚ F (37.8˚ C). Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.
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For Reprogramming
W
hen it is necessary to reprogram the Alarm after the unit has been
a
ctivated and is in normal operation: Tap the Test button 5 times to
r
eset the Alarm to again access the programming menu.
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Printed in Mexico M08-0408-004 K1 05/13
First Alert®is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
For your records, please record:
Date Purchased: _________________
Where Purchased: __________________________________
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
Replace alarm 10 years after installation. Please write the date in the space provided:
_
____________/____________Month/Year
The alarm will also provide an audible End-of-Life Signal approximately 10 years after installation to remind you to replace the unit.
T
he End-of-Life Signal can be silenced for up to 2 days.
D
o not unplug or deactivate the alarm until you get replacement.
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ECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS, ContinuedSPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS, Continued
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GENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms 217.
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FPA 72 Chapter 29
For your information, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code,
N
FPA 72, reads as follows:”
29.5.1* Required Detection. 2
9.5.1.1* Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards
f
or a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station s
moke alarms shall be installed as follows:
(
1)*In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms (2)*Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft
(6.4 m) of any door to a sleeping room, with the distance measured along a path of travel
(
3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements (4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small
facility), including basements and excluding crawl spaces and
unfinished attics (5)*In the living area(s) of a guest suite (
6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy (small
f
acility) (Reprinted with permission from NFPA 72
®
, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Copyright © 2010 National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association, on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its entirety), (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®and NFPA 72®are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Quincy, MA 02269).
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)
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arly warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire
d
etection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows:
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Smoke Alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity,
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ut outside bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms,
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ining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace
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ooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached
g
arages.
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
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C powered Smoke Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit
s
enses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
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C with battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided
t
he batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units
m
ust be installed by a qualified electrician.
S
moke/CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery
b
ackup power systems: AC powered Smoke/CO Alarms should only
b
e operated with true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Alarm
w
ith most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products
o
r square wave or “quasi sine wave” inverters will damage the Alarm.
I
f you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with t
he manufacturer to verify.
S
moke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke
A
larms should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a
v
isual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of
t
he Americans With Disabilities Act. Can be interconnected so if one
u
nit 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 are designed to provide early warning of fires if located, installed and cared for as described in the user’s manual, and if smoke reaches the Alarm. If you are unsure which type of Smoke Alarm to install, refer to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). 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.
More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:
On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly
or completely closed.
In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple s
leeping areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet
l
ong (12 meters), install a unit at each end.
• At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom of
the basement stairway.
S
pecific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to
s
tate and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department
f
or current requirements in your area. It is recommended AC or
A
C/DC units be interconnected for added protection.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in apartments, condominiums, townhouses, hospitals, day care facilities, health care facilities, boarding houses, group homes and dormitories provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any kind. It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special­purpose non-residential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your area, this Smoke Alarm may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities.
In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC powered Smoke Alarms only. In existing construction, AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used as specified by local building codes. Refer to NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling 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”.
HUD MAP Program
Certain HUD battery powered Smoke Alarm applications, especially those that fall under HUD 223(f) MAP (Multi-family Accelerated Processing), may require a 10 Year sealed tamper resistant battery. This alarm does not meet that requirement. Substitute First Alert SA340B.
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FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
H
owever, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
p
articular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
t
o radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
t
he equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
i
nterference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that o
f the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
W
arning: Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly
a
pproved by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user’s
a
uthority to operate the equipment.
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.
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his Smoke/CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended
f
or use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health
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dministration (OSHA) requirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms must
b
e met. The Smoke Alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert
h
earing impaired residents. Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be
i
nstalled for hearing impaired residents (CO Alarms are not yet available f
or the hearing impaired).
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moke/CO Alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the
e
scape plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved
from kids to grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape
p
lanning and practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are
s
leeping. If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the
S
moke/CO Alarm, or if there are infants or family members with mobility
l
imitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire d
rill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended that you hold
a
fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to determine their
r
esponse to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm while sleeping and
t
o determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an
e
mergency.
S
moke/CO Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated
u
nits cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power, install both types of units.
This Smoke/CO Alarm will not sense smoke or CO that does not reach the sensors. It will only sense smoke or CO at the sensor.
Smoke 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 are usually closed at night, we recommend you install an alarm device (Combination CO and Smoke Alarm, or separate CO Alarms and Smoke Alarms) in each bedroom and in the hallway between them.
T
his Smoke/CO Alarm may not sense smoke or CO on another l
evel of the home. Example: This alarm device, installed on the second
f
loor, may not sense smoke or CO in the basement. For this reason, o
ne alarm device may not give adequate early warning. Recommended m
inimum protection is one alarm device in every sleeping area, every
b
edroom, and on every level of your home. Some experts recommend b
attery powered Smoke and CO Alarms be used in conjunction with i
nterconnected AC powered Smoke Alarms. For details, see “About S
moke Alarms” for details. Smoke/CO Alarms may not be heard. The alarm horn loudness
meets or exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 feet (3 meters). However, if the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom, it may not wake up 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 are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed doors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn. This Smoke/CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired.
T
he Alarm may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes d
amage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not r
each the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons s
moking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by v
iolent explosions resulting from escaping gas. This Smoke/CO Alarm is not a substitute for life insurance.
Though this Smoke/CO Alarm warns against increasing CO levels or the presence of smoke, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply in any way that they will protect lives. Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives.
This Smoke/CO Alarm has a limited life. Although this Smoke/CO Alarm and all of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable as possible, any of these parts could fail at any time. Therefore, you must test this device weekly. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly.
This Smoke/CO Alarm is not foolproof. Like all other electronic 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 source of smoke or CO is in a remote part of the home, away from the alarm device.
GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
I
f the Alarm...
P
roblem... You should...
Horn "chirps" about once per minute; Voice: "Please see manual" every 5 hours
Low battery warning. Immediately replace the Alarm.
H
orn sounds three "chirps" every minute;
V
oice: "Detector error in [Location, example
"
Kitchen"], please see manual" repeated every
5
hours; LED has 3 Green flashes with "chirps".
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ALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Device is not
w
orking properly, and needs to be replaced.
U
nits under warranty should be returned to
m
anufacturer for replacement. See “Limited
W
arranty” for details.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm ONLY:
C
O Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after
y
ou Silence it.
C
O levels indicate a potentially dangerous
s
ituation.
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F YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO P
OISONING, EVACUATE your home and call
9
11 or the Fire Department. Refer to "If The CO
A
larm Sounds" for details.
CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high levels of CO are revealed in an investigation.
The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to “Where to Install This Alarm” for details.
Relocate your Alarm. If frequent alarms continue, have home rechecked for potential CO problems. You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem.
Smoke Alarm ONLY:
Smoke Alarm sounds when no smoke is visible.
Unwanted alarm may be caused by non-emergency source like cooking smoke.
Silence Alarm using manual button; clean the Alarm’s cover with a soft, clean cloth. If frequent unwanted alarms continue, relocate your Alarm. Alarm may be too close to a kitchen, cooking appliance, or steamy bathroom.
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)
T
he light flashes GREEN and the horn sounds 5
chirps” every minute;
V
oice: "Detector error in [Location, example
"
Basement"], please see manual." Repeated
e
very 5 hours.
E
ND OF LIFE SIGNAL.Alarm needs to be
r
eplaced.
I
mmediately replace the Alarm.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert®brand products warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this product will be 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 remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling 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 resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.
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RK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent
p
rohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above
w
arranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how
l
ong 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 a
lso have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
H
ow to Obtain Warranty Service
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at
1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.
For Warranty Service return to: 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906 Disposal: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with regular household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check local requirements for disposal of Li-Ion electronic devices. The Alarm should be deactivated before disposal. See page 5, “To Permanently Deactivate the Smoke/CO Alarm”. You can also return your Alarm to us for disposal. For return address see above. Please include a note confirming the product is being returned for disposal.
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