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odel SCO7
M0
8-0048-006
Q 1
0/06 Printed in Mexico
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLYAND SAVE.
This user’s manual contains important information
a
bout your Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke
Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Alarm for
use by others,you must leave this manual—or a copy
o
f it—with the end user.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
S
tep By Step Guide to Programming This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
I
nstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
W
here to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
W
here This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
H
ow to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If
Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
What To Do First–Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
I
f the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
W
eekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
S
ymptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
H
ow Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
R
eg
ulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Re
gulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Re
gulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Re
commended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
About Smo
ke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Specia
l Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
T
r
oublesh
o
o
ting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
L
imited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
© 2006 BRK Brands,Inc.,a Subsidiary of Jarden Corporation.All rights reserved.
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RK Brands,Inc.,3901Liberty Street Road,Aurora, IL60504-8122
Consu
mer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com
I
NTRODUCTION
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
F
ollow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
ma
t
e
r
ia
ls pr
ope
rly. Never smoke in bed.2) Keep matches or lighters away from
ch
ildren; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep electrical
a
ppliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits; 5) Keep
stoves,barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-free;
6) N
e
v
er leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable
hea
ters and open flames,like candles,away from flammable materials;
8) D
on
’
t let rubbish accumulate.
K
e
ep alarms clean,and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they
ar
e not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a
fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor,and an additional
one i
n t
he k
it
che
n
.
Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape
f
rom an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
B
A
SIC SAFETY INFORMATION
• Dangers,Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating
instructions or to potentially hazardous situations.Pay special
a
t
ten
ti
on t
o thes
e items.
•
T
his Sm
o
k
e/C
O
Alarm is approved for use in single-family
residences.It is NOTdesigned for marine or RVuse.
•
T
his combi
nation Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two separate
a
larms.The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other gas.
It will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the
s
ens
or
.
C
arb
on monoxide gas may be present in other areas.The
Sm
oke Alarm will only indicate the presence of smoke that reaches
the s
ens
or
.
The Smoke Alarm is not designed to sense gas,heat or
flames.
• This Smoke/CO Alarm cannot operate without working batteries.
Removing the batteries for any reason, or failing to replace the
batteries at the end of their service life,removes your protection.
• NEVER ignore any alarm.See “If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds”
f
or more information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to
respond can result i
n injury or death.
•
The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will not
correct a pr
oblem
. See "Using the Silence Features" for details.
Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm.
Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
• Test this Smoke/CO Alarm once a week.If the Alarm ever fails to
tes
t correctly
,
have it replaced immediately! If the Alarm is not
working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
• This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of
f
am
ily living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in
compl
iance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with
medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to carbon
monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide
audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations
under 30 ppm. For additional information on carbon monoxide
and y
our medi
ca
l conditi
on con
tact your physician.
S
T
E
P BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING
THIS ALARM
5 6 7 1 2 3
COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARM
WITH VOICE & LOCATION AND
RE
MOTE CONTROL TEST/SILENCE
4
Printed in Mexico M08-0048-006 Q 10/06
First Alert
®
is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
WH
AT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
WHAT IS CO?
C
O is an invisible,odorless,tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not
burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical appliances
ty
pically do not produce CO.
T
hese fuels include:
W
ood,coal,charcoal,oil,natural gas, gasoline, kerosene,
and propane.
Com
mon appliances are often sources of CO.If they are not properly main-
tained, are improperly ventilated,or malfunction,CO levels can rise quickly.
CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient.“Air-tight”
home
s with added insulation,sealed windows, and other weatherproofing
can “trap” CO inside.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with
A
LLhousehold members.
Mild Exposure: Slight headache,nausea, vomiting,fatigue (“flu-like”symptoms).
M
edium Exposure:
T
hrobbing headache,drowsiness,confusion,fast heart rate.
Extreme Exposure: Convulsions,unconsciousness,heart and lung failure.
Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage,death.
This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time.It alarms if CO levels are
e
xtremely high in a short period of time,or if CO levels reach a certain mini-
m
um 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?
Be
cause you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still
r
eact in time.In many reported cases of CO exposure,victims may be aware
that they are not feeling well,but become disoriented and can no longer react
well enough to exit the building or get help.Also,young children and pets may
be t
he first affected.The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms
when the CO Alarm sounds.However, people with cardiac or respiratory
problems,infants,unborn babies, pregnant mothers,or elderly people can
be mor
e 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
C
arbon 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:
• H
ouse 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 diffi-
cult to locate the source of CO.
BRK Brands,Inc.shall not be obligated to
p
a
y for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.
PO
TENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME
Fuel-burning appliances like:
por
table heater, gas or wood
b
urning fireplace,gas kitchen
range or cooktop,gas clothes dryer.
Damaged or insufficient venting:
corroded or disconnected water heater
vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue,
or cracked heat exchanger, blocked or
cl
ogged chimney opening.
Improper use of appliance/device:
ope
rating a barbecue grill or vehicle
i
n an enclosed area (like a garage or
scr
eened porch).
T
ransient CO Problems:
“
transient”or on-again-off-again CO problems can
be ca
used by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.
T
he following conditions can result in transient CO situations:
1
. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor
cond
itions such as:
•
Wind direction and/or velocity, including high,gusty winds.Heavy air in
t
he vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).
•
Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.
•
Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fresh
air.
•
V
e
nt pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces,or
water heaters.
•
Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify
t
he a
bo
v
e sit
ua
tions.
2
.
E
x
t
e
nd
e
d ope
ration of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven,fireplace).
3
.
T
e
m
pe
r
a
t
ure inversions,which can trap exhaust close to the ground.
4
.
C
ar id
l
i
ng i
n a
n open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
T
he
se cond
it
ions ar
e d
a
ng
erous because they can trap exhaust in your home.
Si
nce these conditions can come and go,they are also hard to recreate during
a C
O investigation.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM
C
O POISONING?
A
CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and sounds
a l
oud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening for average,
hea
lt
h
y adults.
A
C
O Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.
T
o hel
p 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
osion
,
cr
acks
,
or separations.These conditions can prevent proper
air movement and cause backdrafting.Never “cap”or cover a chimney
in any way that would block air flow.
•
Test and maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually.Many local gas or
o
il companies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for a
nom
i
na
l f
ee.
•
M
a
ke regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances. Check
a
ppliances for excessive rust and scaling.Also check the flame on the
b
urne
r and pilot lights.The flame should be blue.A yellow flame means
fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present. Keep the
b
lower door on the furnace closed.Use vents or fans when they are
a
v
a
i
la
b
le on all fuel-burning appliances. Make sure appliances are vent-
ed to the outside.Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on
scr
een porches.
•
Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft hood on
an operating furnace for a backdraft.Look for cracks on furnace heat
e
x
changers.
•
C
he
ck the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.
•
K
e
ep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO is
escaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening windows
a
nd doors can significantly decrease CO levels.
I
n additi
on,familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials.Read this
manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to do if your
CO Alarm sounds.
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR
SMOKE/CO ALARMS
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS
WHATLEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?
U
nd
e
rwriters Laboratories Inc.Standard UL2034 requires residential CO
Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as
d
e
scribed below.They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over
t
ime (in minutes).
U
L2034 Required Alarm Points*:
• If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO,ITMUSTALARM BETWEEN
4 and 15 MINUTES.
• If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUSTALARM BETWEEN
1
0 a
nd 5
0 M
I
NUTES.
•
I
f t
he a
larm is e
xposed to 70 ppm if CO,ITMUSTALARM BETWEEN
6
0 a
nd 240 MINUTES.
* Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative
H
umidity (RH).
T
he unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level
o
f 3
0 p
p
m for 30 days.
CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat.
Since you cannot see or smell CO,never assume it’s not present.
• An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect average,
hea
lthy adults,but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches.
• An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy
adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc.Single and Multiple Station carbon
mono
x
id
e alarms UL2034.
According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034,Section 1-1.2: “Carbon
monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the
presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as, but not limited to,exhaust
from internal-combustion engines,abnormal operation of fuel-fired appliances,
a
nd fir
e
places.CO Alarms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels
bel
o
w t
hose t
ha
t could cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of Carbon
Monoxide exposure.”This CO Alarm monitors the air at the Alarm, and is
designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening.This allows you
pr
ecious time to leave the house and correct the problem.This is only possible
if Alarms are located, installed,and maintained as described in this manual.
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The CO Alarm
is no
t f
orm
u
la
t
e
d t
o detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically.ULtested for false
alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm),Butane (300 ppm),Heptane (500 ppm),
E
thyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000
p
p
m)
.
Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million.
Audible Alarm: 85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
RE
GULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),recommends one Smoke Alarm
on every floor, in every sleeping area,and in every bedroom.In new construction,
the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected.See “Agency
Place
me
nt Recommendations”for details.
Continued...
L
IMI
T
E
D
W
ARR
AN
TY
BRK Brands,Inc.,("BRK") the maker of First Alert
®
brand products warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from
defects in material and workmanship.BRK,at its option,will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty
period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar
product of equal or greater value.This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is
required to obtain warranty performance.BRK dealers, service centers,or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the
t
e
rms a
nd cond
it
ions of this warranty.
T
his 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
curr
e
n
t
, 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 by 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
S
er
v
i
ce:
I
f se
r
v
ice is r
e
quired, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service,contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005,
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time,Monday through Friday.To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.
25 Spur Drive, El Paso,TX 79906
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 battery.
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
B
attery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms:
P
rovide protection even when
ele
ctricity fails,provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.Units
are easy to install,and do not require professional installation.
A
C powered Smoke Alarms:
C
an be interconnected so if one unit senses
smo
ke, 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
i
nstalled by a qualified electrician.
Sm
oke/CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup
power systems:
AC powered Smoke/CO Alarms should only be operated
w
ith true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Alarm with most battery-
po
wered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or
“quasi sine wave”inverters
will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about
y
our inverter or UPS type,please consult with the manufacturer to verify.
Sm
oke Alarms for the hearing impaired:
Spe
cial purpose Smoke Alarms
should be installed for the hearing impaired.They include a visual alarm and an
audible alarm horn,and meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities
Act
. Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke,all units alarm.
Sm
oke alarms are not to be used with detector guards
u
nless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
Al
l these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located,
i
nstalled 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
N
ational Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72 (National Fire Alarm
Cod
e) and NFPA101(Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection Association,
One Batterymarch Park,Quincy, MA02269-9101. Local building codes may also
r
equire specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home.
F
eatures:
• Separate sensors to detect smoke
a
nd CO; the two alarm systems
w
ork independently
• Voice with programmable location
•
Separate audible and visual
signals to indicate alarm levels
of smoke or CO
•
Remote infrared Test/Silence and
programming
•
Powered by two “AA”batteries
•
Side access drawer for easy
battery replacement
All First Alert
®
Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements,
i
ncluding UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.
Sm
oke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
I
onization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric
t
echnology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
i
n gr
eater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible
ma
terials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
paper burning in a wastebasket,or a grease fire in the kitchen.
P
hotoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
t
e
ch
no
l
ogy at detecting large particles,which tend to be produced in
greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours
be
f
or
e bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes
b
urning in couches or bedding.
F
or maximum protection,use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level
and in every bedroom of your home.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection
systems in places housing many people—like apartment buildings,
condom
iniums,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
sub
stitute 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.
D
epending 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 NFPA101(Life Safety Code), local
b
u
ilding codes,or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection
requirements in buildings not defined as “households.”
1
. Single-Family Residence:
Si
ngle family home,townhouse.It is recommend-
ed this unit be installed on every level of the home,in every bedroom,and in
each be
droom hallway.
2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence: Apartment building,
condominium.This unit is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos,
pr
ovided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection
r
equirements in common areas like lobbies,hallways,or porches. Using this
u
nit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or
meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
3.
Institutions:
H
ospitals,day care facilities, long-term health care facilities.
This unit is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident rooms,
pr
ovided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection
r
equirements in common areas like lobbies,hallways,or porches. Using this
unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or
me
e
t l
ocal fire protection ordinances/regulations.
4.
Hotels and Motels:
Also bo
arding houses and dormitories.This unit is
su
it
a
b
le for use inside individual sleeping/resident rooms,provided a primary
fir
e d
etection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in
com
mon areas like lobbies,hallways, or porches.Using this unit in common
ar
eas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire
pr
otection ordinances/regulations.
5.
Warehouses/Commercial Buildings:
D
O NOTuse this Smoke/CO Alarm in
w
arehouses,industrial or commercial buildings,special-purpose non-residential
b
u
i
ld
i
ngs
,
R
Vs,boats, or airplanes.This Smoke/CO Alarm is specifically
d
esigned for residential use,and may not provide adequate protection in
non-residential applications.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the
Al
arm
...
Problem... You should...
H
orn "ch
irp
s" a
bout once pe
r m
i
n
ute;
V
oice:
"Re
place battery in [Location]" every 5 hours
L
o
w b
a
tt
e
r
y w
arning. Install two new AA batteries
*.
H
orn d
oe
s t
hr
e
e r
a
p
id "ch
irps" every minute;
V
oi
ce:
"D
e
t
ector error in [Location,example
"Kitchen"], please see manual" repeated every
5 hour
s; L
ED has 3 rapid flashes with "chirps".
D
e
v
ice is no
t w
or
k
i
ng pr
ope
rly, and needs to be
r
e
p
laced.
U
n
it
s u
nd
e
r w
arr
a
n
ty should be returned to
ma
n
uf
acturer for replacement.See “Limited
Warranty” for details.
C
arbon Monoxide Alarm ONLY:
CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you
Silence it.
CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation. IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO
POISONING,EVACUATE your home and call 911
or t
he F
ir
e Department.Refer to "If The CO Alarm
Sou
nds" for details.
CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high
levels of CO are revealed in an investigation.
The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to
“Where to Install This Alarm” for details.
Relocate your Alarm.If frequent alarms continue,
have home rechecked for potential CO problems.
You may be experiencing an intermittent
CO problem.
Smoke Alarm ONLY:
Smoke Alarm sounds when no smoke is visible.
Unwanted alarm may be caused by non-emergency
source like cooking smoke.
Silence Alarm using remote control or manual
button; clean the Alarm’s cover with a soft, clean
cloth. If frequent unwanted alarms continue,
r
el
ocate your Alarm.Alarm may be too close to a
k
it
che
n
, cooking appliance,or steamy bathroom.
*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries,see “Regular Maintenance.”
I
f y
ou ha
v
e q
uestions 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)
F
or y
our records,
pleas
e record:
Date Purchased: ____________Where Purchased: ______________________
T
h
is Smoke/CO Alarm is intended for residential use.It is not intended for use
i
n i
nd
us
trial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(O
SHA) requirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms must be met.The Smoke
Alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents.
Spe
cial purpose Smoke Alarms should be installed for hearing impaired resi-
d
e
nts (CO Alarms are not yet available for the hearing impaired).
Sm
oke/CO Alarms may not waken all individuals.
P
ractice the escape
p
lan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to
gr
a
ndp
ar
e
nts.Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before
ho
lding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping.If children or others do not
readily waken to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm, or if there are infants or
family members with mobility limitations,make sure that someone is assigned
t
o assis
t them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended
t
ha
t y
ou ho
ld a fir
e d
r
ill while family members are sleeping in order to deter-
mine their response to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm while sleeping and to
d
etermine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
Sm
oke
/C
O
Al
arms cannot work without power.
Ba
ttery operated units cannot
w
or
k if the batteries are missing,disconnected or dead,if the wrong type of bat-
teries are used,or if the batteries are not installed correctly.AC units cannot work
if t
he AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit breaker,failure along
a po
w
e
r l
i
ne or at a power station,electrical fire that burns the electrical wires,
etc.).If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power, install both
ty
pes of units.
This Smoke/CO Alarm will not sense smoke or CO that does not reach
the sensors.
It will only sense smoke or CO at the sensor. Smoke or CO may
be pr
esent 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
a
t n
ig
h
t,we recommend you install an alarm device (Combination CO and
Smo
ke Alarm,or separate CO Alarms and Smoke Alarms) in each bedroom
and in the hallway between them.
T
his Smoke/CO Alarm may not sense smoke or CO on another level of
the home.
Example: This alarm device,installed on the second floor, may not
se
nse smoke or CO in the basement.For this reason,one alarm device may
no
t g
ive adequate early warning.Recommended minimum protection is one
a
larm d
e
v
ice in every sleeping area,every bedroom,and on every level of your
home
. Some experts recommend battery powered Smoke and CO Alarms be
used in conjunction with interconnected AC powered Smoke Alarms.For
d
etails,see “About Smoke Alarms”for details.
Sm
oke/CO Alarms may not be heard.
T
he alarm horn loudness meets or
e
x
ceeds current ULstandards of 85 dB at 10 feet (3 meters).However, if
t
he Smoke/CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom, it may not wake up
a sou
nd sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking
alcoholic beverages.This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly
ope
n.Even persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound
is b
l
ock
e
d by distance or closed doors. Noise from traffic, stereo,radio,
television,air conditioner, or other appliances may also prevent alert persons
f
rom hearing the alarm horn.This Smoke/CO Alarm is not intended for people
w
ho are hearing impaired.
T
he Alarm may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes
damage,injury,or death,since smoke from some fires may not reach
the unit i
mmediately. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed,
chi
ldren playing with matches,or fires caused by violent explosions
resulting from escaping gas.
T
his Smoke/CO Alarm is not a substitute for life insurance.
T
hough this
Smo
ke/CO Alarm warns against increasing CO levels or the presence of
smo
k
e
, BRK Brands,Inc.does not warrant or imply in any way that they will
pr
otect lives.Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives.
T
his Smoke/CO Alarm has a limited life.
Alt
hough this Smoke/CO Alarm
a
nd a
ll of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be
as r
el
ia
b
le as possi
b
le
, any of these parts could fail at any time.Therefore,you
m
ust test this device weekly.The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not
ope
r
a
t
i
ng properly.
T
his Sm
o
k
e/C
O
Alarm is not foolproof.
L
i
k
e a
l
l o
ther electronic devices, this
Smoke/CO Alarm has limitations.It can only detect smoke or CO that reaches
t
he sensors. It may not give early warning of the source of smoke or CO is in a
r
e
mo
t
e p
ar
t o
f t
he home,away from the alarm device.
G
E
NERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS
USER’S MANUAL
F
or additional coverage,it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in
all rooms,halls,storage areas,finished attics, and basements, where tempera-
t
ures normally remain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C). Make sure no
d
oor or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.
M
ore specifically, install Smoke Alarms:
• On every level of your home,including finished attics and basements.
•
Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or
com
pletely 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 long (12 meters),
i
nstall a unit at each end.
•
At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom
of the basement stairway.
Spe
cific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state
and from region to region.Check with your local Fire Department for current
r
equirements in your area.
I
t is recommended AC or AC/DC units be inter-
connected f
or added protection.
INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES
F
or minimum security install one Smoke Alarm as close to each sleeping area as
possi
ble. 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 no
t well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation,it is important
t
o 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).
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
T
his equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA(National Fire
P
rotection Association) 72 and
1
01. National Fire Protection Association,
O
ne Batterymarch Park, Quincy,MA 02269-9101.
A
dditional local building
and reg
ulatory codes may apply in your area.Always check compliance
requirements before beginning any installation.
S
tandards:
U
nderwriters Laboratories Inc.Single and Multiple Station Smoke
Alarms 217.
NFPA 72 (National Fire Code)
Smoke Alarms shall be installed in each separate sleeping room,outside 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
a
nd unfinished attics.
I
n new construction,Alarms shall be so arranged that operation of any one Alarm
shall cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling.
Sm
oke Detection-Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?
T
he required number of
Smo
ke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas
se
parated by a door from the areas protected by the required Smoke Alarms.
F
or this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of
additional Smoke Alarms for those areas for increased protection.The additional
ar
eas include the basement,bedrooms,dining room, furnace room,utility room,
a
nd hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms.The installation of
Smo
k
e
Alarms i
n k
it
che
ns
,
attics (finished or unfinished),or garages is not
norma
l
ly recommended,as these locations occasionally experience conditions
t
hat can result in improper operation.
C
alifornia State Fire Marshal (CSFM)
E
arly warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection
e
q
u
i
p
ment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: ASmoke Alarm
installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside bedrooms),
a
nd Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms,bedrooms,
k
itchens, hallways,finished attics,furnace rooms,closets, utility and storage
r
ooms
,
basements, and attached garages.
For First Time and When Changing Batteries
WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM
Under Normal Operations
V
oice:
Si
lent
P
ower/Smoke LED:
F
lashes Green once a
m
inute
H
orn:
Si
lent
C
OLED:
O
ff
When You Test the Alarm
Voice:
“Testing.”“Warning,evacuate smoke in [Location, example:
“
Kitchen”].Evacuate.”
H
orn:
3 be
eps,pause,3 beeps, voice
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red
C
O LED:
O
ff followed by
V
oice:
“W
arning,evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location,example:
“
Kitchen”].Evacuate.”
H
orn:
4 be
eps,pause,4 beeps, voice
P
ower/Smoke LED:
O
ff
CO LED: Flashes Red
If B
attery Becomes Low or is Missing
Voice:
“Replace battery in [Location,example “Kitchen”].”Repeated
every 5 hours
Horn: chirps once a minute
P
ower/Smoke LED:
F
lashes approximately once a minute
C
O LED:
O
ff
If Alarm is Not Operating Properly
Voice:
“Detector error in [Location,example “Kitchen”], please see
ma
nual.” Repeated every 5 hours
Horn:Three rapid chirps every minute
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes approximately once a minute
C
O LED:
O
ff
Al
arm Levels of CO are Detected
V
oice:
“W
arning,evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location,example:
“Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”“
____ ppm.”
H
orn:
4 be
eps,pause,4 beeps, voice
*
Power/Smoke LED:
Off
CO LED: Flashes Red
*NOTE: If unit goes into CO alarm,the regular 4 beeps-brief pause cycle will
repeat for four minutes.After four minutes,the pause will increase to one minute.
Sm
oke is Detected
Voice:
“Warning,evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Kitchen”].
Evacuate.”
Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice
P
ower/Smoke LED:
F
lashes Red
C
O LED:
O
ff
Sm
oke Alarm is Silenced
V
oice:
Si
lent.
Horn: Off
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red
CO LED: Off
C
O Alarm is Silenced
V
oice:
Si
lent.
Horn: Off
Power/Smoke LED: Off
CO LED: Flashes Red
Action:
1. Insert batteries (2,AA batteries).
Alarm Will Say:
“Welcome,First Alert Carbon
Monoxide and Smoke Alarm.”
“No location programmed”if first
t
ime
or
“[Location,example:
“Kitchen”] location programmed”
when changing batteries.
“
T
o sele
ct l
oca
t
ion
,
press and hold
test button now.”
2.Press & Hold Test Button,or use
your IR remote control’s channel
or v
olume button,if you would like
t
o pr
ogr
a
m the location or change
t
he l
oca
t
ion o
f t
he Alarm. Release
button after Alarm responds.
“To save location,press and hold
test button after location is heard.”
Alarm w
ill speak list of locations
(se
e bel
o
w)
.
3.After you hear the location of
where you are placing the Alarm,
Press & Hold the Test Button or
use your IR remote control’s
cha
n
nel or v
o
lume button.
“[Location, example: “Kitchen”]
location saved.”
If no location is chosen: “No location
sa
ved.”
Your Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice.
A
vailable locations: Basement Hallway Office
Child’s Bedroom Kitchen Utility Room
Dining Room Living Room
F
a
m
i
l
y R
oom
M
as
ter Bedroom
Guest Bedroom No Location
I
NSTALLATION
WHE
RE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
M
inimum coverage for Smoke Alarms
,
as recommended by the National Fire
P
rotection 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 NFPArecommendations).
F
or C
O
Alarms,
t
he N
a
tional Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends
t
ha
t a C
O Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping
ar
ea in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.For added protection,install
ad
ditional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom,and on every level of your
home
.
N
O
T
E:
F
or ad
d
e
d pr
o
t
e
ction,install an additional Smoke/CO Alarm at least
1
5 f
eet (4.6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source where
possi
ble. In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this distance cannot
be maintained,install the Alarm as far away as possible from the furnace or other
f
uel burning source.Installing the Alarm closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) will not
harm t
he Alarm, but may increase the frequency of unwanted alarms.
In general, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
•
O
n e
v
ery level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
•
I
nsid
e e
v
e
r
y bedroom,especially if people sleep with the door partly or
com
pletely closed.
•
In the hall near every sleeping area.If your home has multiple sleeping
ar
eas,install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long,
i
ns
tall a unit at each end.
•
A
t t
he t
op o
f fir
st-to-second floor stairs.
•
At the bottom of the basement stairs.
• For additional coverage,install Alarms in all rooms, halls, and storage
ar
eas,where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F and 100˚ F
(4˚ C a
nd 38˚ C).
R
ecommended Placement
•
W
hen installing on the wall,the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be
placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the
w
all/ceiling line.
•
When installing on the ceiling,place the alarm as close to the center as
possible.
• In either case, install at least 4 inches (102 mm) from where the wall and
ce
i
l
i
ng me
e
t
.
Se
e
“
Avoiding Dead Air Spaces”for more information.
N
O
T
E:
F
or a
n
y l
oca
t
ion
,
ma
k
e sur
e no door or other obstruction could keep
carbon mono
x
id
e or smo
ke from reaching the Alarm.
Ins
talling S
m
ok
e/C
O
A
lar
m
s in M
obile Homes
F
or m
i
nimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each sleeping
area as possible.For more security, put one unit in each room.Many older
mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation.
I
f y
our mob
i
le home is no
t w
el
l insulated,or if you are unsure of the amount
of insulation,it is important to install units on inside walls only.
WHE
RE
THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
D
o N
OTlocate this Smoke/CO Alarm:
• In a location where it could be easily triggered when using your remote to
operate your TV,VCR,etc.
• In garages, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished attics.Avoid
e
xtremely dusty,dirty or greasy areas.
•
W
he
re combustion particles are produced.Combustion particles form
when something burns.Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens,
gar
ages,and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the
sources of combustion particles (stove,furnace, water heater, space heater)
if possible. In areas where a 20-foot (6 meter) distance is not possible – in
modular, mobile,or smaller homes,for example – it is recommended
the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as
possi
ble.The placement recommendations are intended to keep these
Alarms a
t a r
easonable distance from a fuel-burning source,and thus
r
e
d
uce
“unwanted”alarms.Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke Alarm
is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source.Ventilate these areas as
much as possible.
• Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance.In air streams near
kitchens.Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the smoke sensor and
cause unwanted alarms.
• In extremely humid areas.This Alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from a shower, sauna,humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry room,
utility room,or other source of high humidity.
• In direct sunlight.
• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows.Blowing air may
prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.
• In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚ F
(3
8˚ C)
.
These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces,unfinished
attics,uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings,porches, and garages.
• In insect infested areas.Insects can clog the openings to the sensing
chamber.
• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical
“noise”can interfere with the sensor.
• In “dead air”spaces.See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces”.
A
V
O
I
DING DEAD AIR SPACES
“Dead air”spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke/CO Alarm.
T
o a
void dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations below.
On ceilings, install Smoke/CO Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as
possi
b
le
.
I
f t
his 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 shou
ld be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm)
from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.
O
n a pea
k
ed
,
gabled,or cathedral ceiling,
i
ns
t
a
l
l first Smoke/CO Alarm
w
it
h
i
n 3 f
e
e
t (0
.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling,measured horizontally.
Additional Smoke/CO Alarms may be required depending on the length,angle,
e
tc.of the ceiling's slope.Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for
sl
ope
d or pea
k
ed ceilings.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
This combination Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to be mounted on the
ceiling or wall.It is not a tabletop device.
You must install this device on the
ce
iling or wall as outlined below. Read “Where To Install This Alarm” before
starting.
T
ools you will need:
pe
ncil,drill with 3/16” or 5mm drill bit,
fla
thead screwdriver, hammer.
•
Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary device.It is a
s
ingle-station unit that cannot be linked to other devices. Connecting
an
ything else to this unit may prevent it from working properly.
• Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box.Air currents
ar
ound junction boxes can prevent smoke from reaching the sens-
ing chamber and prevent the unit from alarming.Only AC powered
units are intended for installation over junction boxes.
If y
ou want to lock the battery compartment, or lock the Smoke/CO
Alarm to the mounting bracket,please read the “Optional Locking
F
eatures”section in the “Programming Guide”attachment before you
beg
in installation.
1. Hold base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise (left) to
se
parate it from the unit.
2
. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the vertical
mounting slot is aligned in the 12 o’clock position and trace around the
i
nside of the mounting slots (vertical and horizontal mounting).
3
. Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the
mounting holes.
4. Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit,drill a hole through the center of the oval
outlines you traced.
5. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the
holes.Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary, until
they are flush with the ceiling or wall.
6
.
Line the mounting bracket up over the plastic screw anchors.
7
. Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall through the mounting
slots using the two screws provided.
8
. Before attaching the Alarm to
the bracket,insert the two (2)
A
A batteries (included) into the
b
attery compartment.Match
the terminals on the end of the
b
a
ttery with the terminals on
t
he unit. Match “+”to “+”and
“-”
to “-.” If the batteries are
no
t f
ully inserted,the unit
ca
nnot receive battery power.
N
OTE:
T
he unit may beep briefly when you install the batteries.This is normal.
T
he GREEN Light flashes about every 60 seconds when the unit is
receiving battery power.
T
he battery door will resist closing unless batteries are installed.This
w
arns you the unit will not operate without batteries.
9
. Attach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting
bracket.Line up the guides on the alarm’s
b
ase w
ith the guides on the mounting bracket.
W
hen guides are lined up, turn the base
clockwise (right) until it snaps into place.
N
O
T
E: O
nce the Smoke Alarm is snapped
onto the mounting bracket,you can rotate
the Sm
oke Alarm to adjust the alignment.
10. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. See “Weekly
T
esting”for details.
IF
Y
OU
R S
MOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS
WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM
S
UGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING
S
MOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS
SMOKE ALARM WITH
SILENCE FEATURE
CO ALARMS
BOTH, OR COMBINATION
S
MOKE/CO ALARMS
SMOKE ALARMS
KEY:
Suggested locations are based on
NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72
for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for
Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always
r
efer to national and local codes
b
efore beginning any installation.
I
n new construction AC and AC/DC smoke alarms MUST
b
e interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations.
T
ype of Alarm
C
arbon Monoxide (CO)
W
hat You See and Hear
V
oice:
“W
arning,evacuate carbon
mono
x
id
e i
n [L
oca
t
ion,
example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”
“
____ p
pm.”
Horn: 4 beeps, pause,4 beeps,voice
P
o
wer/Smoke LED
: O
f
f
C
O LED:
F
lashes Red
Smo
ke
V
oice:
“W
arning,evacuate smoke in
[L
oca
t
ion
,
e
x
a
m
ple: “Kitchen”].
E
v
acuate.”
Horn: 3 beeps, pause,3 beeps,voice
P
ower/Smoke LED
: F
lashes Red
CO LED: Off
IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS
A
ctua
tion of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide
(C
O) which can kill you.In other words,when your CO Alarm sounds, you
must not ignore it!
I
F
T
H
E C
O
A
L
ARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:
1
.
O
pe
r
a
t
e t
he Test/Silence button.
2. Call your emergency services,fire department or 911.Write down the
n
u
m
be
r o
f y
our l
oca
l 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 for. Do not re-
enter the premises,or move away from the open door or window until the
e
mergency services responder has arrived, the premises have been aired
out
, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition.
4
. After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-hour
pe
riod,repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investi-
ga
t
e for sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances,and
inspect for proper operation of this equipment.If problems are identified
during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any
combustion equipment not inspected by the technician,and consult the
ma
n
uf
act
ur
e
rs’instructions,or contact the manufacturers directly, for more
i
n
formation about CO safety and this equipment.Make sure that motor
vehicles are not, and have not,been operating in an attached garage or
adjacent to the residence.Write down the number of a qualified appliance
t
e
chnician here:
__________________________________________________________________
N
O
T
E:
A
q
ua
lified appliance technician is defined as “a person, firm,
corpor
a
t
ion
,
or company that either in person or through a representative, is
engaged in and responsible for the installation, testing,servicing,or replace-
ment of heating, ventilation,air conditioning (HVAC) equipment,combustion
a
ppliances and equipment,and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative
combustion equipment.”
“
ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”
If y
ou hear the C
O a
l
arm h
orn and the CO red light is flashing,
move everyone to a source of fresh air.
D
O N
O
T remove the batteries!
A
F
T
E
R
A
N
ALARM
Af
t
e
r t
he e
me
rgency responders arrive,the premises aired out,and your CO
Alarm remains in its normal condition,you can check what the highest carbon
monoxide level sensed was:
Action:
1
.
P
ress & Hold Test Button
Alarm Will Say:
“
H
ig
hest carbon monoxide level was
___ ppm.Please see manual.”
“To clear highest carbon monoxide
level,press and hold test button
now.”
2
.
P
r
ess & Hold Test Button,if you
w
ou
ld l
i
k
e t
o clear the highest
level sensed.
If you would like to keep the
highest level in memory, do not
pr
e
ss anything.
“
H
ig
he
st carbon monoxide level
clear
e
d
.
”
Alarm will say nothing.
IF THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
R
ESPONDING TO AN ALARM
•
If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you
o
f a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate
attention.NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in
i
njury or death.
•
Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke/CO Alarm
to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke,etc.). Removing
b
atteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke,and removes
y
our protection.Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from
the unit.The alarm will reset automatically.
•
If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
W
HATTO 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
d
ressed or collect anything.
• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.
I
f a door is cool,open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door.Keep doors
a
nd windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
T
ake short,shallow breaths.
• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
•
Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
Give your address, then your name.
•
Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
Alarms have various limitations.See "General Limitations of Smoke/CO
Al
arms" for details.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURES
N
ever remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm.Removing the
batteries disables the alarm and removes your protection.
T
he 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.
T
he Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several
m
inutes.You can silence this Smoke/CO Alarm two ways:
1
.
M
anually:
P
ress the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover for at least
3-5 se
conds.
2
.
U
sing Your Remote Control:
S
tanding no further than 20 feet (6 meters)
away from the Alarm, aim your IR remote at the Alarm and press the
CHANNEL or VOLUME button for at least 3-5 seconds.
After the Test/Silence or remote control button is released,the Red LED blinks
during the silence mode.
If the
Alarm does not respond to your remote control, there may be an
ob
struction between you and the Alarm,you may be standing too far
a
way,or your remote control may not be compatible.
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
T
his silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp”for
u
p to 8 hours.You can silence the low battery warning “chirp”two ways:
1.
Manually: Press the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
2.
Using Your Remote Control: Standing no further than 20 feet (6 meters)
a
way from the Smoke/CO Alarm,aim your IR remote at the Alarm and
pr
ess the CHANNEL or VOLUME button for at least 3-5 seconds.
O
nce the low battery warning “chirp”silence feature is activated,the unit
con
tinues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours.After 8 hours,the
low battery “chirp” will resume.
Replace the batteries as soon as possible;
this unit w
i
l
l not operate without battery power!
T
o dea
cti
v
a
te this f
eature:
P
r
e
ss t
he
T
est/Silence button or use your remote
con
trol again.The unit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will
resume (LED flashes and unit sounds “chirp”once a minute).
WEEKLY TESTING
•
N
EVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit.You might
accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home.The
bui
lt-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required
b
y U
nder
writers Laboratories,Inc. (UL). NEVER use vehicle exhaust!
Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.
•
DO NOTstand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding.
Ex
posure at close range may be harmful to your hearing.When
tes
ti
n
g
,
step away when horn starts sounding.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
pr
operly
. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
Sm
oke/CO Alarm.
You can test this Smoke/CO Alarm two ways:
1
. Manually:
P
ress and hold the Test/Silence button on the
Alarm co
v
er until Alarm
V
oi
ce
sa
y
s “Testing” (typically
3-5 se
conds).
2. Using Your Remote Control: Standing no further than
2
0 feet (6 meters) away from the Smoke/CO Alarm,aim
y
our IR remote at the Alarm and press the CHANNELor
V
O
L
U
ME button until Alarm
V
oi
ce
sa
y
s
“
Te s t i n g ”.
If the Alarm does not respond to your remote control,
there may be an obstruction between you and the Alarm,you may be
s
tandi
n
g t
oo far away,or your remote control may not be compatible.
D
ur
i
ng t
e
s
ting, you will see and hear the following sequence:
• The Alarm
Voice will say “Testing.”The Horn will sound 3 beeps,
p
ause,3 beeps.The Alarm
V
oice
w
ill say “Warning, evacuate smoke in
[Location,example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” The Power/Smoke LED
flashe
s Re
d a
nd the
C
O L
E
D
w
i
l
l be Off.
• Next the Horn will sound 4 beeps,pause,4 beeps.The Alarm Voice
will say “Warning,evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location,example:
“
K
it
che
n
”]. Evacuate.”The
P
o
w
er/Sm
o
ke LED
w
i
l
l be O
f
f and the
C
O
LED flashes Red.
I
f t
he u
nit does not alarm,make sure the batteries are correctly installed,and
test again.If the unit still does not alarm,replace it immediately.
2
1
RE
GULAR MAINTENANCE
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there
are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
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.
• Test it at least once a week.
• Clean the Smoke/CO Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
out
side of the Smoke/CO Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft
brush attachment.Acan of clean compressed air (sold at computer or
office supply stores) may also be used.Follow manufacturer instructions
f
or use
.
T
e
s
t t
he Smo
ke/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.
Ch
o
o
s
ing a replacement battery:
Your Smoke/CO Alarm requires two standard AA batteries.The following
batteries are acceptable as replacements: Eveready Energizer E91.
These
batteries are available at many local retail stores.
Act
ua
l b
a
tt
e
r
y se
rvice life depends on the Smoke/CO Alarm and the environ-
ment in which it is installed.All the batteries specified above are acceptable
r
e
placement batteries for this unit.Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested
b
a
tt
e
ry life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts
“chirping”(the “low battery warning”).
PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM
1
Test/Silence Button and Remote
Con
trol Sensor
2 Battery Compartment
3
Power/Smoke Alarm LED
4 CO Alarm LED
W
hen the Smoke Alarm is Silenced When the CO Alarm is Silenced
T
he Smoke Alarm will remain silent
f
or up to 15 minutes, then return to
norma
l operation.
I
f the smoke has not cleared–or
con
tinues to increase–the device
w
i
ll go back into alarm.
T
he CO alarm will remain silent for
u
p to 4 minutes.
Af
ter 4 minutes, if CO levels remain
po
tentially dangerous the horn will
s
tart sounding again.
T
o replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling or wall):
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Press tabs Aand B as shown in the diagram
a
nd r
e
mo
v
e each b
attery.
3. Insert the new batteries,making sure they
snap completely into the battery compartment.
Match the terminals on the ends of the
b
a
tt
e
r
ie
s w
ith the terminals on the unit.
4
. Close the battery compartment,and then test
the unit by pressing the Test/Silence button or
by using your remote control.
A
B