First Alert UL217 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm

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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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

hank you for choosing BRK Brands, Inc. for your Smoke and Carbon

T Monoxide Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke &

O Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a fire or Carbon

onoxide.

moke & Carbon Monoxide Combination Alarm.One alarm protects

gainst two deadly household threats.

ntelligent Sensing Technologydesigned to help reduce unwanted or

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

ne interconnect wire carries both smoke and CO alarm signals.

ingle Button Test/Silenceeliminates confusion. Depending on what

ode the alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions

m such as testing the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm

hen in silence and clearing the Latching feature.

atching Alarm Indicatoreasily identifies initiating alarm even after the

larm condition has subsided.

a Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation

nd a new mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide

otation range to allow for perfect alignment.

ust Coveris included to keep the alarm clean during construction.

asy Installation/Maintenancefeatures include a large opening in

the mounting bracket for easy access to wiring. A battery pull tab that

eeps the battery fresh until the home is occupied. A Side Load Battery

rawer allows for easy battery replacement without removing the alarm

D from the ceiling or wall.

Improved UV Resistance keeps the alarm from discoloring over time.

ll BRK

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

ombustible materials rapidly and spread quickly.

c 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.

ey features include:

nd First Alert

onization technology is generally more sensitive than photo-

I electric technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be

roduced 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

moke Alarms conform to regulatory

Sources of these

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;

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

Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every

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

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

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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

LECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area

E where the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed before removing it from

he mounting bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may

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 and 300.3 (B) of NFPA 70 (NEC),

FPA 72, NFPA 101; ICC; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO);

N NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be

erformed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these

uidelines may result in injury or property damage.

g 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

y a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter.

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

F from providing constant protection.

n arc fault circuit interrupter.

•

This Smoke/CO Alarm must have AC or battery power to

perate. If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing,

o 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

move your protection. In the case of a true unwanted

r alarm, use the Silence Feature (if equipped), open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset

utomatically when it returns to normal operation. Never

a remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an

nwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead

pen a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The

o alarm will reset automatically.

Unit may be connected to

Recommended Placement

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

rom the wall/ceiling line.

f 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

all and ceiling meet. See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces” for more

w information.

NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could

eep carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the Alarm.

nstalling Smoke/CO Alarms in Mobile Homes

or minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each

F sleeping area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room.

any older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little

M 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

nside walls only.

• 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.

INSTALLATION

WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

Minimum coverage for Smoke Alarms, as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is one Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom (See “Regulatory Information For Smoke Alarms” for details on the NFPA recommendations).

For CO Alar

recommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedr 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:

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• 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 ar (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 r

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

eas, install a unit in each. If a hall is mor

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ooms, halls, and storage

ooms.

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 source of high humidity.

• In direct sunlight.

• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.

•

In ar

eas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚ F (38˚C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.

In insect infested ar

• sensing chamber.

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

In “dead air” spaces. See “A

•

eas. Insects can clog the openings to the

e with the sensor

voiding Dead Air 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.

event smoke fr

om reaching the Smoke/CO

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NSTALLATION, Continued

BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION

This unit is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction

ox 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 ” before you begin installation.

Make sure the alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power.

• xamples of noisy power could be major appliances on the

E same circuit, power from a generator or solar power, light dim-

er on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting.

xcessively noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm.

ind 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.

OTE: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,

r replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment,

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

PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM

1 Mounting Bracket 2 Mounting Slot and Screw* 3 Locking Pins (break out of

bracket)

4 Hot (Black) AC Wire

eutral (White) AC Wire

5 N 6 Interc 7 Lever to Open Battery

8 Swing-Out Battery

onnect Wire (Orange)

Compartment

9 Quick-Connect Power

*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.

o install this unit:

Remove the mounting bracket from the base. Position the screw

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 Alar

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

m and may lead

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

•

n the junction box.

i Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box.

•

nterconnect only.

NTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONLY:

trip off about 1/2” of the plastic coating on the orange

nterconnect wire on the power connector.

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

ire (usually white) in the junction box.

• 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 inter-

onnect wire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are

nterconnecting. Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the

i junction box to the orange interconnect wire. Never cross hot

nd neutral wires between interconnected Alarms.

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

Position the base of the Smoke/CO Alarm over the mounting bracket

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

a allow for perfect alignment. When wall mounting, this will allow fine-

uning on the positioning to compensate for out of aligned wall studs

nd to keep the wording level. The Alarm can be positioned over the

a bracket every 120°. Rotate the Alarm until aligned properly.

t 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 interconnect signal between Alarms. It does not test each Alarm’s operation. You must test each

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.

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echeck connections. If it does not alarm when

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INSTALLATION, Continued

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED ALARMS

Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage

• the units and cause them to malfunction, removing your

rotection.

• AC and AC/DC Smoke/CO Alarms can be interconnected.

nder AC power, all units will alarm when one senses smoke

U or CO. When power is interrupted, only the AC/DC units in the series will continue to send and receive signals.

C powered Smoke/CO Alarms will not operate. See “Smart

A Interconnect” Feature.

Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of a Smoke/CO problem t

han 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. T

o determine which Smoke/CO Alarm initiated an alarm, refer to the table.

During an Alarm:

n Initiating Alarm(s) – Red LED(s) flashes (flash) rapidly

n All Other Alarms – Red LED is Off

After an Alarm (Latching):

n Initiating Alarm(s) – Green LED(s) On, Red LED(s) flash once every 5 seconds

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

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

with: 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.

Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:

CO Alarm Models CO5120BN, CO5120PDBN; Smoke/CO

• 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.

First Alert®Smoke Alarm Models

• 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.

A. Unswitched 120VAC B. To Additional Alarms,

60 Hz source Maximum = 18 Alarms

1. Smoke/CO Alarm

2. Ceiling or Wall

3. Power Connector

4. Wire Nut

5. Junction Box

6. Neutral Wire (White)

7. Interconnect Wire (Orange)

8. Hot Wire (Black)

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