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All Rights Reserved. © 2004 BRK Brands, Inc.
BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com
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STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING THIS ALARM
AND USING THE OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES
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Printed in Mexico M08-0086-001 T 01/04
First Alert
®
is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
MODEL SCO7
IF YOU ARE CHANGING THE BATTERIES
WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM
Under Normal Operations
Voice: Silent Power/Smoke LED: Flashes
Green once a minute
Horn: Silent CO LED: Off
When You Test the Alarm
Voice:
“Testing.” “Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location,
example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”
Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red
CO LED: Off followed by
Voice: “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location,
example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”
Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice
Power/Smoke LED: Off
CO LED: Flashes Red
If Battery Becomes Low or is Missing
Voice: “Replace battery in [Location, example “Kitchen”].”
Repeated every 5 hours
Horn: chirps once a minute
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes approximately once a minute
CO LED: Off
If Alarm is Not Operating Properly
Voice: “Detector error in [Location, example “Kitchen”],
please see manual.” Repeated every 5 hours
Horn: Three rapid chirps every minute
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes
approximately
once a minute
CO LED: Off
Alarm Levels of CO are Detected
Voice: “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location,
example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” “
____ ppm.”
Horn: 4 beeps, 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.
Smoke is Detected
Voice: “Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example:
“Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”
Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red
CO LED: Off
Smoke Alarm is Silenced
Voice: “Horn silenced.
Detector active.”
Horn: Off
Power/Smoke LED:
Flashes Red
CO LED: Off
CO Alarm is Silenced
Voice: “Horn silenced.
Detector active.”
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.
Location [If location already
programmed, example
“Kitchen”] programmed. To
select location, press and hold
test button now.”
2. Press & Hold Test Button, or
use your IR remote control’s
channel or volume button, if
you would like to change
the location.
“To change location, press and
hold test button after location
is heard.” Alarm will speak list
of locations (see above).
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 channel or
volume button.
“[Location, example “Kitchen”]
location saved.”
If no location is chosen: “No
location saved.”
Your Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your
choice.
Available locations: Basement Kitchen
Child’s Bedroom Living Room
Dining Room Master Bedroom
Family Room No Location
Guest Bedroom Office
Hallway Utility Room
PROGRAMMING THE ALARM FOR THE FIRST TIME
Action:
1. Insert batteries (2, AA
batteries).
Alarm Will Say:
“Welcome, First Alert Carbon
Monoxide and Smoke Alarm.
No location programmed. To
select location, press and hold
test button now.”
2. Press & Hold Test Button, or
use your IR remote control’s
channel or volume button, if
you would like to program
the location. Release button
after Alarm responds.
“To save location, press and
hold test button after location
is heard.” Alarm will speak list
of locations (see below).
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 channel or
volume button.
“[Location, example “Kitchen”]
location saved.”
If no location is chosen: “No
location saved.”
USING THE SILENCE FEATURES
Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm.
Removing the batteries disables the alarm and removes your
protection.
The Alarm Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted
alarm for several minutes. You can silence the Smoke/CO Alarm
two ways:
1.
Manually: Press the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover
for at least 3-5 seconds.
2.
Using Your Remote Control: Standing 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
Alarm Voice will say “Horn silenced, detector active.”
The Low Battery Warning Silence Feature can temporarily quiet
the low battery warning “chirp” for up to 8 hours. You can silence
the low battery warning “chirp” two ways:
1.
Manually: Press the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover
for at least 3-5 seconds.
2.
Using Your Remote Control: Standing 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.
Once 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 hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume.
Replace
the batteries as soon as possible; this unit will not operate
without battery power!
The Smoke Alarm will
remain silent for up to 15
minutes, then return to
normal operation.
If the smoke has not
cleared–or continues to
increase–the device will
go back into alarm.
The CO Alarm will remain
silent for up to 4 minutes.
After 4 minutes, if CO
levels remain potentially
dangerous the horn will
start sounding again.
TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Do not lock the battery compartment until you activate the
battery and test the Smoke/CO Alarm.
1. Install the batteries before attaching
the Alarm to the bracket. Insert the
two (2) AA batteries (included) into
the battery compartment. Match the
terminals on the end of the battery
with the terminals on the unit.
Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-.” If the
batteries are not fully inserted, the
unit cannot receive battery power.
2. Push and hold test button until the
alarm sounds.
If the unit does not alarm during
testing, DO NOT lock the battery
compartment! Install a new battery
and test again. If the unit still does
not alarm, replace it immediately.
3. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility
knife, detach one locking pin from
the mounting bracket.
4. Push the locking pin through the hole
near the battery door latch on the
back of the Smoke/CO Alarm.
OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET:
1. Using needle-nose pliers,
detach one locking pin from
the mounting bracket.
2. Insert the locking pin through
the hole on the back of the
Smoke/CO Alarm as shown in
the diagram.
3. When you attach the
Smoke/CO Alarm to the
mounting bracket, the locking
pin’s head will fit into a notch
on the bracket.
The optional locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the batteries or alarm. It is not necessary to
activate the locks in single-family households where unauthorized battery or alarm removal is not a concern.
This Smoke/CO Alarm has two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Smoke/CO Alarm to
the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard flathead screwdriver.
Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Depending on which
locking features you use, remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket using needle-nose pliers or
a utility knife.
To permanently remove either locking pin, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and
the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.
TO UN-LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
1. Remove the Smoke/CO Alarm
from the mounting bracket. If the
unit is locked to the bracket, see
the section “To Un-Lock the
Mounting Bracket.”
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver under
the head of the locking pin, and
gently pry it out of the battery
compartment lock. (If you plan to
re-lock the battery compartment,
save the locking pin.)
3. To re-lock the battery compart-
ment, close the battery door and
reinsert locking pin in lock.
4. Reattach the Smoke/CO Alarm
to the mounting bracket.
When replacing the batteries,
always test the Smoke/CO Alarm
before re-locking the battery
compartment.
TO UN-LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET:
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into
the rectangular cut-out on the
mounting bracket nearest to the
locking pin.
2. Pry the Smoke/CO Alarm away
from the bracket by pushing up on
the screwdriver and turning the
Smoke/CO Alarm counterclockwise
(left) at the same time.
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IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS
If the CO Alarm sounds (4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, “Warning,
evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location]. Evacuate.
____ ppm.”):
1. Operate the Silence Feature.
2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write
down the number of your local emergency service here:
_______________________________________________________
3. Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or
window. Do a head count to check that all persons are
accounted for. Do not re-enter the premises, or move away
from the open door or window until the emergency 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 period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance
technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning
equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of
this equipment.
5. After the emergency 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. Press & Hold Test Button
Alarm Will Say:
“Highest carbon monoxide
level was ___ ppm. Please see
manual.” To clear highest carbon
monoxide level, press and hold
test button now.”
2. Press & Hold Test Button, if
you would like to clear the
highest level sensed.
If you would like to keep the
highest level in memory, do
not press anything.
“Highest carbon monoxide level
cleared.”
Alarm will say nothing.
WEEKLY TESTING
•
NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit.
You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or
to your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests
the unit’s operation as required by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. (UL). If you choose to use an aerosol
smoke product to test the Alarm, be certain to use one
that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Safety Standards, and use it only as directed. Use of
non-UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed
products may affect the Alarm’s sensitivity, and may
void your warranty. NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust
may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.
• DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is
sounding. Exposure at close range may be harmful to
your hearing. When testing, step away when horn
starts sounding.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is
working properly. Using the test button or remote control is the
recommended way to test this Smoke/CO Alarm.
You can test this Smoke/CO Alarm two ways:
1. Manually: Press and hold the Test/Silence button on the
Alarm cover until Alarm Voice says “Testing” (typically 3-5
seconds).
2. Using Your Remote Control: Standing no further than 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the Smoke/CO Alarm, aim your IR
remote at the Alarm and press the CHANNEL or VOLUME
button until Alarm Voice says “Testing”.
During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:
• The Alarm Voice will say “Testing.” The Horn will sound
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps. The Alarm Voice will say “Warning,
evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”
The Power/Smoke LED flashes Red and the CO LED will be
Off.
• Next the Horn will sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. The Alarm
Voice will say “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in
[Location, example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” The Power/Smoke
LED will be Off and the CO LED flashes Red.
If the Alarm does not respond to your remote control, there
may be an obstruction between you and the Alarm, you may
be standing too far away, or your remote control may not be
compatible.
If the unit does not alarm, make sure the batteries are
correctly installed, and test again. If the unit still does not
alarm, replace it immediately.