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USER’S MANUAL

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm

AC Powered Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up, Silence Feature and Latching Alarm

Model SC9120B

120V AC

Input: 60 Hz, 0.09A

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE

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

Printed in Mexico M08-0094-004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Where To Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

How To Install This Smoke/CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Using the Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

How Your Smoke/CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Understanding the Light and Horn Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

What To Do First–Identify the Type of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

What To Do if CO is Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

What To Do if Smoke is Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

“Smart Interconnect” Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The “Latching Alarm” Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

What is CO? Symptoms of CO Poisoning

Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Regulator

Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

About Smoke Alarms

Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing BRK Brands, Inc. for your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke & CO Alarm designed to pr Monoxide.

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Combination Alarm.One alarm pr

against two deadly household thr

Intelligent Sensing T

nuisance alarms. Smart Interconnect can be interconnected to BRK Smoke Alarms.

One inter

Single Button T

mode the alarm is in, pushing the button pr such as testing the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm when in silence and clearing the Latching featur

Latching Alar

alarm condition has subsided. Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation

and a new mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secur

otation range to allow for perfect alignment.

Dust Cover is included to keep the alarm clean during construction. Easy Installation/Maintenance featur

the mounting bracket for easy access to wiring. A battery pull tab that keeps the battery fr Drawer allows for easy battery r from the ceiling or wall.

Improved UV Resistance keeps the alarm from discoloring over time.

All BRK®and requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.

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

hours 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.

Key featur

connect wire carries both smoke and CO alarm signals.

m Indicator

First Aler

Ionization technology is generally mor electric technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be

oduced in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume

Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for

ovide you with early warning of a fire or Carbon

es include:

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echnology

est/Silence

esh until the home is occupied. A Side Load Battery

designed to help r

eliminates confusion. Depending on what

easily identifies initiating alarm even after the

es include a large opening in

eplacement without removing the alarm

Smoke Alar

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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,

om flammable materials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.

away fr 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

, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or

8 8

floor 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 alar or any other gas. It will only indicate the pr monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be

esent in other ar

pr presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The Smoke Alarm is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.

ms. The CO Alar

eas. The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the

m is not designed to detect fire

esence of carbon

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UGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING 

MOKE 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.

n new construction AC and AC/DC smoke alarms MUST

e interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations.

BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION, Continued

Recommended Placement

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. T where the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket. Failur

esult in serious electrical shock, injury or death.

This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is

• ecommended that you install special units which use devices

r like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.

• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes

in your area; Articles 210, 760 of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72,

A 101; ICC; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA);

NFP OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed electrician. Failur

esult in injury or property damage.

r This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120V AC pure sine

•

wave 60 Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer

e to connect this unit to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it

Failur from providing constant protection.

c fault circuit interrupter.

an ar

•

This Smoke/CO Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate. If AC power fails and the batter the alarm cannot operate.

Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to

•

stop an unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and

emove your pr

r alarm, use the Silence Feature (if equipped), open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically when it r remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alar open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.

• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See “How

To Install This Smoke/CO Alarm” for details. Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly.

• The battery compartment resists closing unless a battery is

installed. This warns you the unit will not operate under DC power without a battery.

• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding.

It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing.

• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the

sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly.

otection. In the case of a true unwanted

m (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead

e to turn off the power first may

e to follow these guidelines may

, or ground fault circuit interrupter.

eturns to normal operation. Never

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 NFP recommendations).

For CO Alar

recommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping ar For added protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home.

In general, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms:

ms,

the National Fir

• 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

eas, wher

ar 100˚ F (4˚ C and 38˚ C).

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ea in the immediate vicinity of the bedr

es normally r

urn off the power to the area

Unit may be connected to

y is dead or missing,

otection Association (NFP

emain between 40˚ F and

ooms.

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

om the wall/ceiling line.

fr 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 “A information.

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

Installing Smoke/CO Alar

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 befor or no insulation. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only.

voiding Dead Air Spaces” for more

om reaching the Alarm.

ms in Mobile Homes

WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED

Do NOT locate this Smoke/CO Alarm:

• In garages, kitchens, 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/CO Alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce “unwanted” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke/CO 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,

oom, utility r

laundry r

oom, or other sour

ce 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 ar

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

In insect infested ar

• sensing chamber.

• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical “noise” can interfer

In “dead air” spaces. See “A

•

eas include non-air

eas. Insects can clog the openings to the

e with the sensor

voiding Dead Air Spaces”.

conditioned crawl spaces,

AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES

“Dead air” spaces may pr 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.

On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the 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.

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INST

ALLATION, Continued

BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION

This unit is designed to be mounted on any standar box up to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall. Read “Where to Install This Alarm” and “Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed ” befor in place, install one using standar

Make sure the alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power.

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

e you begin installation. If a junction box is not already

d #12 or #14 gauge copper wire.

cuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting.

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

On each label write in the phone number of your emergency

• responder (like 911) and a qualified appliance technician.

Place one label near the Smoke/CO Alarm, and the other label in

• the “fresh air” location you plan to go if the alarm sounds.

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

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

or r combustion appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment.”

ARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM

1 2 Mounting Slot and Screw* 3

4 Hot (Black) AC Wire 5 Neutral (White) AC Wire 6 7 Lever to Open Battery

8 Swing-Out Battery

9 Quick-Connect Power

d wiring junction

Mounting Bracket

Locking Pins (break out of bracket)

Interconnect Wire (Orange)

Compartment

*Not Included

HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM

Tools you will need: Standard Flathead screwdriver, wire strippers.

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

To install this unit:

Remove the mounting bracket fr

1. slots on the mounting bracket over the screws in the junction box. Tighten the screws.

Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the power connector will cause damage to the Alar to a non-functioning Alarm.

om the base. Position the scr

m and may lead

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

STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY:

Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral

• wire in the junction box.

Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire

• in the junction box.

Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box.

•

connect only.

inter

INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONL

f about 1/2” of the plastic coating on the orange

Strip of

connect wire on the power connector.

inter

• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral

e (usually white) in the junction box.

wir

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

• Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect wir inter junction box to the orange interconnect wire. Never cross hot and neutral wir

Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke/CO Alarm.

Position the base of the Smoke/CO Alarm over the mounting bracket and tur allow for perfect alignment. When wall mounting, this will allow finetuning on the positioning to compensate for out of aligned wall studs and to keep the wor bracket every 120°. Rotate the Alarm until aligned properly.

e in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are

connecting. Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the

es between interconnected Alarms.

n. The Alarm will remain secure over a wide rotation range to

ding level. The Alarm can be positioned over the

It is used for

5. Check all connections.

STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY:

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

INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONLY:

• If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke/CO Alarms, repeat Step 1-5 for each Smoke/CO Alarm in the series. When you are finished, restore power to the junction box.

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

Make sure the Smoke/CO Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal operation, the green indicator light will shine continuously. power indicator light does not light, TURN OFF POWER TO THE JUNCTION BOX and recheck all connections. If all connections are correct and the green power indicator still does not light when you restore the power, the unit should be replaced immediately.

ACTIVATING THE BATTERY BACK-UP

Activate the battery back-up by removing the “Pull to Activate Battery Back-Up” tab. You do not need to open the battery compartment and reposition the battery during installation.

remove the battery activation tab until AC power is turned on to conserve battery power.

8. Single Station Alar

Test/Silence button until you hear the acknowledge “chirp” or the unit alarms. Interconnected Alarms: Press and hold the Test/Silence button until the unit alarms. All interconnected Alarms should sound. The other Alarms sounding only tests the inter Alarms. It does not test each Alarm’s operation.

Alarm individually to check if the Alarm is functioning properly.

If any unit in the series does not alarm during testing, TURN OFF POWER, REMOVE BA you restore power, replace it immediately.

TTERIES, and r

ms:Test each Alarm. Pr

echeck connections. If it does not alarm when

ess and hold the

connect signal between

If the green

DO NOT

You must test each

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INSTALLATION, Continued

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED ALARMS

e to meet any of the above requirements could damage

•

Failur the units and cause them to malfunction, removing your

otection.

• AC and AC/DC Smoke/CO Alarms can be interconnected. Under AC power or CO. When power is interrupted, only the AC/DC units in the series will continue to send and receive signals. AC power Interconnect” Feature.

Inter

connected units can provide earlier warning of a Smoke/CO problem than stand-alone units, especially if the problem starts in a remote area of the dwelling. If any unit in the series senses Smoke/CO, all units will alarm. To determine which Smoke/CO Alarm initiated an alarm, refer to the table.

During an Alarm:

On Initiating Alarm(s) – Red LED(s) flashes (flash) rapidly On All Other Alarms – Red LED is Of

After an Alar

On Initiating Alarm(s) – Gr

m (Latching):

On All Other Alarms – Green LED(s) On, Red LED(s) is Off

Compatible Interconnected Units

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

BRK Electronics®Smoke Alarm Models 9120, 9120B, 7010, 7010B,

7020B, 4120, 4120B, 4120SB, 4919, 2002RAC, 100S, 5919, 5919TH;

BRK Electronics®Heat Alarm Models HD6135F, HD6135FB; BRK Electronics

Alarm Model SC6120B, SC9120B; and SA4120, SA4120B, SA4121B, SA4919B, SA100B, SC7010B, SC7010BV; Accessory devices models RM3, RM4, SL177.

CO Alarm Models CO5120BN, CO5120PDBN; Smoke/CO

Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:

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

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

• The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less than 1000 feet (300 meters). This type of wire is commonly available at Hardware and Electrical Supply stores.

• All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and NFPA 70 of the National Electrical Code. Refer to NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and/or your local building code for further connection requirements.

, all units will alarm when one senses smoke

ed Smoke/CO Alarms will not operate. See “Smart

een LED(s) On, Red LED(s) flash once every 5 seconds

First Alert®Smoke Alarm Models

A. Unswitched 120VAC B. To Additional Alarms,

60 Hz source Maximum = 18 Alarms

1. Smoke/CO Alarm

2. Ceiling or W

3. Power Connector

all

4. Wire Nut

5. Junction Box Neutral Wir

e (White)

7. Interconnect Wire (Orange)

e (Black)

8. Hot Wir

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USING THE OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES

Mounting Bracket Lock

Battery Drawer Lock

ocking Pin

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

emoval is not a concern.

These Smoke/CO Alarms have two separate locking features: one locks the battery compartment, and the other locks the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting bracket. Y use them both.

Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife

Both locking features use locking pins, molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife, remove one or both pins, depending on which locking featur

THE BA

TTERY COMPARTMENT LOCK

TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT:

es are designed to discourage unauthorized

e unauthorized battery or alarm

ou can choose to use either feature independently, or

• Standard/Flathead screwdriver.

es you use.

TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT:

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

1. Activate the battery back-up by removing the “Pull to Activate Battery Back-Up” tab. Push and hold the test button on the Smoke/CO Alarm’s cover until the alarm sounds: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.

If the unit does not alar testing, DO NOT lock the battery

tment! Install a new battery

compar and test again. If it still does not

m, replace the Smoke/CO

alar Alarm immediately.

2. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife, detach one locking pin from the mounting bracket.

3. Push the locking pin through the black dot on the label on the back of the Smoke/CO Alarm.

m during

THE MOUNTING BRACKET LOCK

TO ACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK:

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

bracket.

2. Insert the locking pin into the lock located on the base as shown in

the diagram.

3. When you attach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting bracket,

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

Once the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed, you must disconnect it fr power befor

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. T the Smoke/CO Alar bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock, injur

1. Remove the Smoke/CO Alarm from the mounting bracket. If the unit is

4. To re-lock the battery compartment, close the

5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of the Smoke/CO Alarm,

When replacing the battery, always test the Smoke/CO Alarm before re-locking the battery compartment.

e unlocking the battery compartment.

m is installed before removing it from the mounting

urn off the power to the area where

y or death.

locked to the bracket, see the section “T

e.”

Featur Disconnect the power connector by gently prying it away fr

of the Smoke/CO Alarm. 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 r battery compartment, save the locking pin.)

battery door and reinsert the locking pin in the lock.

reattach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting bracket, and restore the power.

o Deactivate the Locking

e-lock the

om the AC

om the back

TO DEACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK:

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

Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC Smoke/CO breaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery from Smoke/CO

ms with battery back-up. Finally, press and hold the test button.

Alar

Insert a flathead scr the mounting bracket.

2. Pry the Smoke/CO Alarm away from the bracket by turning both the screwdriver and the Smoke/CO Alarm counterclockwise (left) at the same time.

m. First, tur

Alar

ewdriver between the mounting bracket pin and

n off the AC power at the circuit

TO PERMANENTL THE BRACKET LOCK:

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

Y REMOVE

ewdriver

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HOW YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM WORKS

THE COVER OF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM

Test/Silence Button: Press

1. and hold to activate test, or to silence the alarm.

POWER Light (GREEN)/

2. SMOKE ALARM Light (RED)

3. CO ALARM Light (RED)

4. Battery Drawer (Behind the Cover) Alarm

5. Horn: 85dB audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit malfunction war

ning.

UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN PATTERNS

Condition LED (Red or Green

POWER UP

DURING TESTING

LOW OR MISSING BATTERY

ALARM CONDITION

Interconnected Series of Smoke/CO Alarms

IN ALARM SILENCE MODE

“LATCHING” ALARM INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION

Lights)

Green LED flashes ON once, then shines continuously

Smoke & CO Red LEDs flash once every second during

espective

their r

epetitive horn

r patterns

Green LED flashes (with horn)

Smoke or CO Red LED flashes rapidly on the unit that triggered the alarm.

LEDs on the other alarms in an interconnected series will not flash.

Red Smoke or CO LED flashes once every second on initiating unit

Red Smoke and/or CO LED flashes once every 5 seconds

een LED flashes 3

Gr times synchronized with 3 rapid chirps

Horn

Horn remains silent

n pattern:

Hor (Smoke) 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause; (CO) 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause

Horn “chirps” about once a minute

Horn pattern: (CO) 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause repeating on all CO Alarms and “Smart Interconnect” Alarms; (Smoke) 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause repeating on all Smoke, Heat, and “Smart Interconnect” Alarms

Horn remains silent: CO for 4 minutes; Smoke for up to 15 minutes. Horn will sound if Smoke or CO levels increase.

Horn remains silent

n sounds 3

Hor consecutive rapid chirps every minute

IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS

WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM

Type of Alarm What You See and Hear

Carbon Monoxide CO Light: (CO) Flashing RED

Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause

WHA

T TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED

“ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”

If you hear the alarm horn sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause, and the RED CO light is flashing,

move ever

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!

Alar

IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS:

1. Operate the Test/Silence button.

2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the number of your local emergency service here:

_____________________________________________________________

3. Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or window. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted

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

for or window until the emergency services responder has arrived, the

emises have been aired out, and your Smoke/CO Alarm remains

pr in its normal condition.

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

4. a 24-hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sour equipment and appliances, and inspect for pr this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately equipment not inspected by the technician, and consult the manufactur for more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sur an attached garage or adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a qualified appliance technician here:

_____________________________________________________________

ers’ instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly,

e that motor vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in

yone to a source of fresh air.

ds, when your CO

ces of CO from fuel-burning

oper operation of

. Note any combustion

WHAT TO DO IF SMOKE IS DETECTED

If you hear the alarm horn sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause and the RED SMOKE light is flashing, smoke has been detected. Evacuate everyone from the building.

• 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 disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm.

Disconnecting the power disables the Alarm so it cannot sense smoke. This will remove your protection. Instead, open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The Alarm will reset automatically.

• If the unit alar

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the

•

power connector fr in electrical shock, serious injury or death.

When an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm, the alarm indicator light on the unit(s) that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly. It will remain OFF on any remaining units.

If the unit alarms, get everyone out of the dwelling immediately. If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a

fire—cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace, for example—open a nearby window or Silence Feature to silence the Alarm. This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke clears the unit will reset itself automatically.

ms get ever

door and fan the smoke away fr

yone out of the house immediately.

om the unit when the power is on may r

om the unit. Use the

esult

Smoke Smoke Light:

Flashing RED Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause

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WHA

T 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 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 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 Alar

“SMAR

This Alarm includes "Smart Interconnect" which enables the Alarm to be

connected with other BRK Smoke, Heat, and "Smart Interconnect"

inter CO Alarms. When smoke is detected, all Alarms will sound the smoke horn pattern. When CO is detected, "Smart Interconnect" Alarms will sound the CO hor

connect" Feature will remain silent during a CO alarm.

Inter

ms" for details.

T INTERCONNECT” FEATURE

n pattern. Alarms that do not have the "Smart

e everybody got out safely.

ough them.

USING THE SILENCE FEATURE

EVER disconnect the power to your Smoke/CO Alar

n—use the Silence Feature. Disconnecting the Smoke/CO Alarm

hor

emoves your protection! If the unit will not silence or if it stays in

r silence mode continuously

• 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.

• To use the Silence Feature, press the Test/Silence button until

you hear the acknowledge “chirp” or until the hor

• If the Test/Silence button is pressed while the Smoke/CO Alarm

is in the silence mode, the alarm will start sounding again.

To silence Alarms in an interconnected series:

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

WHEN THE SMOKE ALARM IS SILENCED...

The Smoke Alarm will remain silent for up to 15 minutes and then return to normal operation. If the smoke has not cleared within the silence period or if smoke increases to a critical level during the silence period, the unit will go back into alarm.

Use the Silence Feature only if you are certain of the source of smoke. If you are not certain of the source or a fire starts while you are clearing smoke, evacuate the house immediately. Not responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death.

WHEN THE CO ALARM IS SILENCED...

The CO Alarm will r silenced, it will continue to monitor the air for CO. After 4 minutes, if CO levels remain potentially dangerous the horn will start sounding again.

The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the Alarm horn. It will not corr

LOW BATTERY SILENCE FEATURE

This Silence Feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for up to 8 hours if AC button on the Alarm cover until you hear the acknowledge “chirp”. Once the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit continues to flash the gr 8 hours, the low battery “chirp” will r operate as long as AC power is supplied. However, replace the battery as soon as possible, to maintain protection in event of a power outage.

ect a CO pr

, it should be replaced immediately.

emain silent for 4 minutes. While the Alarm is

oblem.

power is pr

een light once a minute for 8 hours. After

esent. Pr

esume.

The Alarm will continue to

m to silence the

n is silent.

ess the Test/Silence

THE “LATCHING ALARM” INDICATOR:

The Latching Alarm Indicator is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of smoke or carbon monoxide. This feature will only work with AC power the red smoke or CO LED will begin to flash once every 5 seconds. It will continue to flash or “latch” until you clear it by testing the alarm.

This featur technicians identify which unit(s) in your home were exposed to alarm levels of smoke or carbon monoxide. This can help investigators pinpoint the source of smoke or CO.

Interconnected Alarms. Latching Alarm Indicator shows which Alarm(s) in the series were exposed to alarm levels of smoke or carbon monoxide.

The Latching Alarm Indicator stays ON until you clear it, so it can alert you to an alarm that occurr though smoke or CO present in the air has dropped below alarm levels.

e helps emer

. After smoke or CO levels dr

esponders, investigators, or service

gency r

ed while you were away from home, even

op below alarm levels,

WEEKLY TESTING

NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You

• might accidentally damage or set fir home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’ operation as r (UL). NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause per manent damage and voids your warranty.

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

• Exposur 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 Alar

Push and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover until you hear a

1. “chirp.” The “chirp” marks the start of the self-test sequence.

During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps,

2. pause, 3 beeps, pause, while the r will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause, while the r

When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each

3. unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested.

If the Smoke/CO Alarm does not test properly:

Make sure the AC power is applied and battery is fresh and

1. installed corr

2. Be sure the alarm is clean and dust-free. Test the unit again.

If the Smoke/CO Alarm is still not working pr Refer to the “Limited Warranty” at the end of this manual.

e is still a problem, do not try to fix the Alarm yourself.

If ther This will void your war

equired by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

e at close range may be harmful to your hearing.

ed CO LED flashes.

ectly.

ranty!

e to the unit or to your

ed smoke LED flashes. Then you

, replace it immediately.

operly

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.

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 the outside of the Smoke/CO Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft brush attachment. 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 frequent unwanted alarms. See “Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed” for details.

• When the battery back-up becomes weak, the Alarm will “chirp” about once a minute (the low battery warning). This warning should last 7 days, but you should r continue your protection.

power to operate. If AC power fails, and the battery is dead or missing, the Alarm cannot operate.

DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays dir the Alarm. DO NOT paint over the Alarm. Doing so may permanently damage the Alarm.

CHOOSING A REPLACEMENT BATTERY:

our Smoke/CO Alarm requires one standard 9V battery. The following

Y batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell #MN1604, (Ultra) #MX1604; Eveready (Energizer) #522. You may also use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife U9VL-J for longer service life between battery changes.

Actual battery service life depends on the Smoke/CO Alarm and the envir ar manufacturer’s suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).

These batteries are available at many local retail stores.

onment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above

e acceptable r

eplacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the

eplace the battery immediately to

This Alarm must have AC or battery

ectly on or near

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO

WHAT IS CO?

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

These fuels include: W kerosene, and propane.

Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly maintained, ar quickly “Air-tight” homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherpr

e improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise

. CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient.

oofing can “trap” CO inside.

oduce CO.

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

SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING

These symptoms ar discussed with ALL household members.

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

Medium Exposure:Thr

heart rate. Extreme Exposure: Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung

e. Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage, death.

failur

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

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

CO pr CO exposure, victims may be aware that they are not feeling well, but become disoriented and can no longer r building or get help. Also, young childr

fected. The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when

af the CO Alarm sounds. However, people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unbor can be mor even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!

e related to CO POISONING and should be

obbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast

e quickly and severely affected by CO. If you experience

n babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people

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.

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

POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME

Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater,

gas or wood burning fireplace, gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.

Damaged or insuf venting:

corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger blocked or clogged chimney opening.

Improper use of appliance/device: operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in an enclosed ar

Transient CO Problems: “transient” or on-again-off-again CO problems can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special cir

The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:

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

outdoor conditions such as:

• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).

Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust

• fans.

• Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited

esh air

• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers,

naces, or water heaters.

fur

• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations.

Extended operation of unvented fuel bur

2. 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

eate during a CO investigation.

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HOW CAN I PROTECT MY F

AMILY FROM CO

POISONING?

A CO Alarm is an excellent means of pr and sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become

eatening for average, healthy adults.

thr

A CO Alar appliances.

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 Alar

m is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home

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

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

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

event proper air movement and cause backdrafting. Never “cap”

pr 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.

Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances.

• Check appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the flame on the burner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue. A yellow flame means fuel is not being bur CO may be present. Keep the blower door on the furnace closed. Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel-burning appliances. Make sur 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 fur furnace heat exchangers.

• Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall. Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO

• is escaping into your home, open a window or a door windows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.

osion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can

e appliances are vented to the outside. Do

m sounds.

otection. It monitors the air

ned completely and

nace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on

REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE/CO ALARMS

REGULATORY

WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?

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

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

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

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

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

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

ds:

Standar

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 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 react to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposur

e.” This CO Alarm monitors the air at the Alarm, and is designed to alarm befor 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 T

Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically

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

INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS

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Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station

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REGULA

RECOMMENDED LOCA

Installing Smoke Alar

The National Fir Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bed-

oom. In new construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and

r inter For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in all r wher (38˚ C). Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from

eaching 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 r state and fr for current requirements in your area.

units be inter

TORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS

TIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS

ms in Single-Family Residences

e Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one

connected. See “Agency Placement Recommendations” for details.

ooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and basements,

e temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F

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

equirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to

om region to region. Check with your local Fire Department

connected for added protection.

It is recommended AC or AC/DC

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 However, they do not provide interconnected functionality.

AC powered Smoke Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.

AC with batter

the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must be installed by a qualified electrician.

Wireless Interconnected Alarms: Offer the same interconnected functionality as with hardwired alarms, without wires. Units are easy to install and do not r protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.

Smoke Alar power systems:

with true or pur most battery-power square wave or “quasi sine wave” inverters If you ar the manufactur

Smoke Alar

Alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and an audible alarm hor the Americans With Disabilities Act. These units can be inter so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.

Smoke alar

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 car

eaches the Alarm. If you ar

smoke r refer to NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFP Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. 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.

y (DC) back-up:

equire professional installation. They provide

ms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup

AC powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated

e sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke Alarm with

ed UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or

e not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with

er to verify.

ms for the hearing impaired:

ms are not to be used with detector guards

A 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection

will operate if electricity fails, pr

will damage the Alarm.

Special purpose Smoke

n, and meet the requirements of

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

e unsure which type of unit to install,

ovided

connected

unless the

Local

INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES & RVS

For minimum security install one Smoke 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 are unsure of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only. Smoke Alarms should be installed where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C).

used in RVs after the vehicle has been in storage, before every trip, and once a week while in use. Failure to test units used in RVs as described may remove your protection.

This equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 72 and 101. National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymar

local building and regulatory codes may apply in your area. Always check compliance requirements before beginning any installation.

ch Park, Quincy

WARNING: Test units

, MA 02269-9101.

Additional

AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

A 72 (National Fire Code)

NFP

Smoke Alarms shall be installed in each separate sleeping r each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.

In new construction, Alarms shall be so arranged that operation of any one Alarm shall cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling.

e Smoke Alar

Smoke Detection-Ar

number of Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning

otection for those ar

pr by the required Smoke Alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional Smoke Alarms for those

eas for incr

ar ment, bedr not protected by the required Smoke Alarms. The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally r conditions that can result in improper operation.

California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)

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 area (in the vicinity, but outside bedr bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage r

ooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways

ecommended, as these locations occasionally experience

ooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living r

e Mor

eas separated by a door fr

otection. The additional ar

eased pr

ooms, basements, and attached garages.

ms Desirable?

om the areas protected

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ooms, dining r

ooms,

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 non-residential 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 four 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 fir 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 bedr 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 fir hallways, or porches. Using this unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/

egulations.

3. Institutions:

Hospitals, day car suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection

ements in common ar

equir

r Using this unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.

4. Hotels and Motels:

Also boar inside individual sleeping/r detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fir

detection r

e facilities, long-term health care facilities. This unit is

ding houses and dormitories. This unit is suitable for use

otection ordinances/regulations.

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GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS

This Smoke/CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for use in industrial applications wher Administration (OSHA) r be met. The Smoke Alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert hearing impair installed for hearing impair for the hearing impaired).

Smoke/CO Alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan at least twice a year

om kids to grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape

– fr planning and practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If childr Smoke/CO Alarm, or if ther limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event of an emer

e drill while family members are sleeping in order to determine their

a fir response to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emer

Smoke

cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of batteries ar 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

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 reach the sensors.

or CO may be pr 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.

This Smoke/CO Alarm may not sense smoke or CO on another level of the home.

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

ed residents. Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be

gency.

/CO

Alar

equirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms must

ed residents (CO Alarms are not yet available

en or others do not readily waken to the sound of the

ms cannot work without power.

esent in other areas. Doors or other obstructions may

e are infants or family members with mobility

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

It will only sense smoke or CO at the sensor. Smoke

Example: This alarm device, installed on the second

e Occupational Safety and Health

, making sure that everyone is involved

gency. It is recommended that you hold

Battery operated units

eason,

minimum pr bedr battery powered Smoke and CO Alarms be used in conjunction with inter Smoke Alarms” for details.

Smoke/CO Alar

meets or exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 feet (3 meters). However may not wake up a sound sleeper or one who has r or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly open. Even persons who ar not hear the alarm hor doors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or other appliances may also pr hor impaired.

The Alarm may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes damage, injur reach the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions r

This Smoke/CO Alar

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 pr 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 r 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 sour alarm device.

otection is one alarm device in every sleeping area, every

oom, and on every level of your home. Some experts recommend

connected AC powered Smoke Alarms. For details, see “About

ms may not be heard.

, if the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom, it

n if the sound is blocked by distance or closed

n. This Smoke/CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing

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

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

event alert persons from hearing the alarm

esulting from escaping gas.

m is not a substitute for life insurance.

otect lives. Homeowners and renters must still

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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

If your Alarm does this... It means... You should...

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

Green light flashes ON, once a minute (horn is silent).

Once a minute, the Green light flashes and the horn “chirps”.

Once a minute, the alarm sounds 3 quick “chirps”, and the green light flashes quickly

ee times.

thr Alarm goes back into alarm after you pressed

est/Silence button to silence an alarm.

the T

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

*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.” If you have any questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs: 1-800-323-9005.

Unit may not be receiving any power.

Alarm is not receiving AC power.

Low battery warning. Battery is low or missing. Replace the battery, avoid interrupting AC

MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Unit needs to be replaced. Based on self-diagnostic tests, the unit has detected a fault.

Smoke and/or CO levels are still potentially

ous.

danger

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

Check the AC power supply. Make sure the power connector is securely attached to the alarm. Make sure a fresh 9V battery is installed to power the battery back-up

Unit is operating on battery back-up. Check the AC power supply.

power.

Units under warranty should be r manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited

arranty” for details.

W Refer to “If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds” for

details on how to r is feeling ill, EVACUATE your home immediately and call 911.

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

espond to an alarm. If anyone

eturned to

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LIMITED WARRANTY

BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of BRK®brand and First Alert®brand pr 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 r longer available, r

This warranty is valid for the original r 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

, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

alter 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

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

pr warranty an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary fr

How to Obtain W

vice:

Ser

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.

arranty Service return to:

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

with respect to battery.

eplacement may be made with a similar product 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.

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

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

. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long

om state to state or province to province.

arranty Service

If service is r

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

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

oducts, warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase,

emanufactured product or component. If the product is no

For your r

Date Pur

ecords, please record:

chased: _______________________________

Where Purchased: __________________________________________

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

BRK Electronics®is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc. First Alert

egistered trademark of the First Alert Trust.

is a r

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