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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
WHAT IS CO?
C
O is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels
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o not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire).Electrical
appliances typically do not produce CO.
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hese fuels include:Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline,
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erosene, and propane.
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ommon appliances are often sources of CO.If they are not properly
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aintained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise
q
uickly.CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient.
“
Air-tight” homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other
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eatherproofing can “trap”CO inside.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
The following symptoms may be related to CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members of the
h
ousehold:
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ild Exposure: Headaches, running nose, sore eyes, often described as
“
flu”-like symptoms;
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edium Exposure: Dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting;
Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, brain damage, death.
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any cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate
that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disoriente
d they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or
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alling for assistance.
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his CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time.It alarms if CO
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evels 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
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ounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy
a
dults.Why is this important? Because you need to be warned of a
potential CO problem while you can still react in time.Also, young
c
hildren and pets may be the first affected.The average healthy adult
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ight not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm sounds.However,
people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies,
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regnant 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
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arbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it
d
ifficult 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
b
e difficult to locate the source of CO. BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be
o
bligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME
Fuel-burning appliances like:por table heater, gas or wood burning fire-
place,
gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.
Damaged or insufficient venting:corroded or disconnected water heater
v
ent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat
e
xchanger
, blocked or clogged chimney opening.
Improper use of appliance/device:operating a barbecue grill or
v
ehicle in an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch).
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ransient CO Problems:“transient” or on-again-off-again CO problems
can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.
The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:
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
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ans
.
•
Several appliances running at the same time competing for
limited fresh air.
• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers,
furnaces, or water heaters.
• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can
amplify the above situations.
2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven,
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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.
These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your
home.Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to
recreate dur
ing a CO investigation.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM
CO POISONING?
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CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection.It monitors the air and
sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening
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or average, healthy adults.
A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home
a
ppliances.
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o help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
• Clean chimneys and flues yearly.Keep them free of debris,
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eaves, and nests for proper air flow.Also, have a professional
c
heck for rust and corrosion, cracks, or separations.These
conditions can prevent proper air movement and cause backd
rafting.Never “cap” or cover a chimney in any way that would
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lock air flow.
• Test and maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually.Many local
g
as or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance
inspections for a nominal fee.
•
Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances.
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heck appliances for excessive rust and scaling.Also check the
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lame on the burner and pilot lights.The flame should be blue. A
yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO
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ay be present.Keep the blower door on the furnace closed.
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se vents or fans when they are available on all fuel-burning
appliances.Make sure appliances are vented to the outside. Do
n
ot grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on screen porches.
•
Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources.Check the draft
hood on an operating furnace for a backdraft.Look for cracks on
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urnace 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.Opening
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indows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.
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n addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials.Read this
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anual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to do if your
CO Alarm sounds.
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR
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MOKE/CO ALARMS
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS
WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?
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anadian Standards Association 6.19-01 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
o
ver time (in minutes).
CSA 6.19-01 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.
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Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative
Humidity (RH).
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he 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
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hreat.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
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verage, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause
headaches.
•
An e
xposure to 400 ppm of CO ma
y cause headaches in a
verage,
healthy adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.
Standards:
Canadian Standards Association 6.19-01.
According to Canadian Standards Association 6.19-01:“Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the
presence of carbon mono
xide from sources such as
, b
ut not
limited to, exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fired appliances, and fireplaces.CO Alarms are intended to
a
larm
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
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ev
els become life threatening.This allows you precious time to leave
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he 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 f
ormulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically.
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 3 meters (10 feet).
REGULA
TORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS
RECOMMENDED LOCA
TIONS 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 4
O
C (40OF)
and 38OC (100OF).Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep
smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.
More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:
•
On ev
ery 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 12 meters
long (40 feet), install a unit at each end.
•
At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom of
the basement stairw
a
y
.
Specif
ic requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to
state and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department
for current requirements in your area.It is recommended AC or AC/DC
units be interconnected f
or added protection.
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
B
attery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when
electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
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nits 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 senses smoke, all units alarm.They do not operate if electricity fails.
AC with battery (DC) back-up:will operate if electricity fails, provided the
b
atteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must be
installed by a qualified electrician.
ONELINK
®
Smoke Alarms with battery (DC) back-up: Interconnects with
all ONELINK
®
enabled Smoke and Smoke/CO Alarms without wires or
c
onnectors, so when one alarm sounds, they all sound.Will operate if
electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.
Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
Smoke/CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup
p
ower systems:AC powered Smoke/CO Alarms should only be operated with true or pure sine wave inverters.Operating this Alarm with most
battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square
w
ave or “quasi sine wave”inverters will damage the Alarm.
If you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with
the manufacturer to verify.
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moke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special pur pose Smoke Alarms
s
hould be installed for the hearing impaired.They include a
visual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of the
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mericans With Disabilities Act.Can be interconnected so if one
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nit senses smoke, all units alarm.
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moke 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
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ocated, 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 the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard
7
2 (National Fire Alarm 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
c
onstru
ction or in different areas of the home
.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection syst
ems
i
n 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 five types of buildings listed
below:
In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC
powered Smoke Alarms only.AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms
can be used in existing construction as specified by local building codes.
Refer to NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety
Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed
fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as “households.”
1.Single-Family Residence:
Single family home, townhouse.It is recommended this unit be installed
on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each bedroom hallway.
2.Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:
Apartment building, condominium.This unit is suitable for use in
individual apar
tments or condos, provided a primary fire detection
system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common
areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches.Using this unit in common areas
ma
y not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire
protection ordinances/regulations.
3.Institutions:
Hospitals
, da
y care facilities,long-term health care facilities. This unit is
suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident rooms, provided
a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection
requirements in common areas lik
e lob
bies, hallways, or porches.
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 boarding houses and dormitories.This unit is suitable for use inside
individual sleeping/resident rooms
, pro
vided a pr
imar
y f
ire detection sys
tem already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas
like lobbies, hallways, or porches.Using this unit in common areas may
not pro
vide suff
icient w
ar
ning to all residents or meet local f
ire
protection ordinances/regulations.
5.
W
arehouses/Commercial Buildings:
DO NO
T use this Smoke/CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or
commercial buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, RVs,
boats, or airplanes.This Smoke/CO Alarm is specifically designed for
residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential applications.
Printed in Mexico M08-0146-012 J1 11/10
First Aler
t
®
is a registered tr
ademark of the First Alert Trust used
under license.
ONELINK
®
is a registered tr
ademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
LIMITED
WARRANTY
BRK Br
ands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
®
br
and products warrants that for a period of seven 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 ma
y 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.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty.Except to the extent prohibited
b
y applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.Some
states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary
from state to state or province to province.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Ser
vice: If ser vice is required, do not retur n 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.
F
or Warranty Service return to:BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906 U.S.A.
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc.make no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with
respect to batter
y
.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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f the Alarm... Problem... You should...
Horn "chirps" about once per minute. Low battery warning. Install two new AA batteries*.
H
orn sounds 3 "chirps" every minute. MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Device is not working
properly, and needs to be replaced.
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nits under warranty should be returned to
manufacturer for replacement.See “Limited
Warranty”for details.
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he Alarms are linked but do not communicate
with each other.
P
ossible interference.Reference the Wireless
Operation section of this manual.
M
ove Alarms to different locations.Add an
additional Alarm between the unresponsive
Alarms to route the signal around obstructions.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm ONLY:
CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after
y
ou Silence it.
CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous
s
ituation.
IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO
P
OISONING, EVACUATE your home and call
911 or the Fire Depart
ment.Refer to "If The CO
Alarm Sounds" for details.
CO Alar
m sounds frequently e
v
e
n though no high
levels of CO are revealed in an investigation.
The CO Alar
m ma
y be improperl
y located.R
efe
r
to “Where to Install This Alarm”for details.
Relocate y
our Alar
m.I
f frequent alarm
s
continue, have home rechecked for potential
C
O problems.You may be experiencing an inter-
mittent CO prob
lem.
Smoke Alarm ONLY:
Smoke Alarm sounds when no smoke is visible.
Unwanted alarm may be caused by nonemergency 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
a
ppliance, or steamy bathroom.
*
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or a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.”
If you have questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-9005, M-F 7:30 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. (CST)
The light flashes (RED) and the horn sounds 3
“chirps” every minute.
END OFLIFE SIGNAL.
Alarm needs to be replaced.
Immediately replace the Alarm.
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his Smoke/CO Alarm is intended for residential use.It is not intended for
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
hearing impaired residents.Special pur pose Smoke Alarms should be
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nstalled for hearing impaired residents (CO Alarms are not yet available
for the hearing impaired).
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moke/CO Alarms may not waken all individuals.Practice the escape
p
lan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from
kids to grandparents.Allow children to master fire escape planning and
p
ractice before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping.
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f children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the Smoke/CO
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larm, or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations,
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ake sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the
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vent of an emergency.It is recommended that you hold a fire drill while
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amily members are sleeping in order to determine their response to the
s
ound of the Smoke/CO Alarm while sleeping and to determine whether
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hey may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
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moke/COAlarms cannot work without power.Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong
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ype of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly.
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C 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
f
ire 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
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ay 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
i
nstall an alarm device (Combination CO and Smoke Alarm, or separate
CO Alarms and Smoke Alarms) in each bedroom and in the hallway
between them.
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his Smoke/CO Alarm may not sense smoke or CO on another level of
t
he home.Example: This alarm device, installed on the second floor,
may not sense smoke or CO in the basement.For this reason, one
a
larm device may not give adequate early warning.
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ecommended minimum protection is one alarm device in every
sleeping area, every bedroom, and on every level of your home.Some
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xperts recommend battery powered Smoke and CO Alarms be used in
c
onjunction with interconnected AC powered Smoke Alarms.For details,
see “About Smoke Alarms”for details.
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moke/CO Alarms may not be heard.The alarm horn loudness meets or
exceeds current standards of 85 dB at 3 meters (10 feet).However, if the
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moke/CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom, it may not wake up a
s
ound 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
p
artly open. Even persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn if
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he sound is blocked by distance or closed doors.Noise from
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raffic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or other appliances may
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lso prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn. This Smoke/CO
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larm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired.
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he Alarm may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes dam-
a
ge, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach the
unit immediately.Examples of this include persons
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moking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by violent
explosions resulting from escaping gas.
This Smoke/CO Alarm is not a substitute for life insurance.
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hough 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
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heir lives.
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his 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
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o be as reliable as possible, any of these parts could fail at any time.
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herefore, you must test this device weekly.The unit should
be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly.All Smoke/CO
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larms need to be replaced every 5 years.All Smoke Alarms need to be
r
eplaced every 10 years.
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his Smoke/CO Alarm is not foolproof.Like all other electronic devices,
this Smoke/CO Alarm has limitations.It can only detect smoke or CO
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hat reaches the sensors.It may not give early warning of the source of
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moke or CO is in a remote part of the home, away from the alarm
device.
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onstant exposure to high or low humidity may reduce battery life.
GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS
1110 12
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possib
le
, b
u
t
there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
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se only the replacement batteries listed below.The unit may not operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable
b
atteries since they may not provide a constant charge.
•
Test it at least once a week.
•
Clean the Smoke/CO Alarm at least once a month;gently vacuum the
outside of the Smok
e/CO Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft
brush attachment. A can of clean compressed air (sold at computer
or office supply stores) may also be used.Follow manufacturer
instructions for use.Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. Never use water,
cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
• If the Smoke/CO Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt,
dust and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted
alarms, replace the unit immediately.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms.See “Where
This Alarm Should Not Be Installed”for details.
Choosing a replacement batter
y:
Your Smoke/CO Alarm requires two standard AA batteries.
The following batteries are acceptable as replacements:
Energizer E91
.
These batteries are available at many local retail stores.
Actual battery service life depends on the Smoke/CO Alarm and the
en
vironment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above
are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit.Regardless of the
manufacturer’s suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery
immediately once the unit star
ts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).
To replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from
the ceiling or w
all):
1. Open the battery compartment.
2.
Press tabs A and B as shown in the
diagram and remove each battery.
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure
they snap completely into the battery
compar
tment.Match the ter minals
on the ends of the batteries with the
terminals on the unit.
4.
Close the batter
y compar
tment, and
then test the unit by pressing the
Test/Silence button.
WEEKLY TESTING
•
NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit.
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ou might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your
home.The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s
o
peration as required by Underwriters’Laboratories of
C
anada (ULC). 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.
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xposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing.When
testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly.Using the test button is the recommended way to test this Smoke/CO
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larm.
You can test this Smoke/CO Alarm bypressing and holding the
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est/Silence button on the Alarm cover until Alarm Voicesays “Testing”
(
typically 3-5 seconds).
During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:
• The Alarm Voice will say “Testing.”The Horn will sound
c
ontinuous beeping.The Alarm Voice will say “Warning, evacuate
smoke in [Location, example:“Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”The Power/
Smoke LED flashes Red and the CO LED will be Off.
• Next the Horn will sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. The Alarm
Voicewill say “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location,
e
xample:“Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”The Power/Smoke LED will be Off
and the CO LED flashes Red.
If the unit does not alarm, make sure the batteries are correctly installed,
a
nd test again.If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
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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
p
ressing the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
O
nce the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit
continues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours.After 8
h
ours, the low battery “chirp” will resume. Replace the batteries as soon
a
s possible;this unit will not operate without battery power!
T
o deactivate this feature:Press the Test/Silence button again.
The unit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume
(
LED flashes and unit sounds “chirp” once a minute).
L
ATCHING FEATURES
Alarm Latch is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of
smoke or carbon monoxide.After smoke or CO levels drop below alarm
levels, the “Smoke/Power”LED and/or the “CO” Red LED will begin to
flash On for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds.It will continue to flash or “latch”
for about 15 minutes, to give you time to determine which unit
initiated the alarm.
L
ow Battery Latch is activated when the Alarm is in the "low battery
c
ondition".When this occurs, the Smoke/Power LED flashes Green
On for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds for about 15 minutes.This feature
i
s designed to help you identify which Alarm needs to have the battery
r
eplaced. Although, the Alarm will sound the low batter y chir p approximately once every minute, sometimes during the initial stages of
"
low battery", the Alarm will chirp in greater intervals than one minute,
s
ometimes up to several hours, until the battery reaches a steady low
battery level.This innovative feature eliminates the frustration of waiting
f
or and/or identifying which unit is chirping.
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
N
FPA 72 (National Fire Code) Chapter 11
“
For your information, the National Fire Protection Association's
S
tandard 72, reads as follows:”
“11.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units.”
“11.5.1.1 Smoke Detection.Where required by applicable laws, codes, or
s
tandards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple -
s
tation Smoke Alarms shall be installed as follows:(1) In all sleeping
r
ooms.Exception: Smoke Alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms
i
n existing one- and two-family dwelling units.(2) Outside of each
s
eparate sleeping area, in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms.
(
3) On each level of the dwelling unit, including basements.Exception:
I
n existing one- and two family dwelling units, approved Smoke Alarms
p
owered by batteries are permitted.”
“
A.11.8.3 Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?The required number
o
f Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection
f
or those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the
r
equired Smoke Alarms.For this reason, it is recommended that the
h
ouseholder consider the use of additional Smoke Alarms for those
areas for increased protection.The additional areas include the basem
ent, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways
n
ot protected by the required Smoke Alarms.The installation of Smoke
Alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not
n
ormally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience
conditions that can result in improper operation.”
For your records, please record:
Date Purchased: ______________/_________________
Where Purchased:
__________________________________________
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
Replace alar
m 7 y
ears after installation.
Please wr
ite the date in the
space provided:
_____________/____________Month/Y
ear
The alar
m will also provide an audible End-of-Life Signal
approximately 7 years after installation to remind you to
replace the unit.
Do not unplug the alar
m or remove the batteries until you get
replacement.