First Alert CO606 Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual


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INSTALLATION
W
HERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO
Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping
area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection,
install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every
level of your home.
If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO
Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway
.
In a Single-level Home:
•
Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping
area.
•
For added pr
otection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(
6 meters) away fr
om the fur
nace or fuel bur
ning heat sour
ce.
In a Multi-level Home:
•
Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping
ar
ea.
•
For added pr
otection, install at least one CO Alarm on each level of
the home. If you have a basement, install that CO Alarm at the top
of the basement stairs.
•
For added pr
otection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away fr
om the fur
nace or fuel bur
ning heat sour
ce.
This unit should receive continuous electrical power. (The battery
is meant for emer
gency back-up only). Choose an outlet wher
e it
cannot be accidentally unplugged or switched off by children. Keep
small children away from the unit. Teach them not to play with it or
unplug it. Explain what the alar
ms mean.
WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE
INSTALLED
DO NOT LOCATE THIS CO ALARM:
•
In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty,
dirty or greasy areas.
• Closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from a furnace or other fuel burning
heat sour
ce, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater.
• Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance.
• In extremely humid areas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet
(3 meters) fr
om a bath or shower
, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dish-
washer, laundry room, utility room or other source of high humidity.
• In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter
than 100˚ F (38˚ C). These ar
eas include non-air
conditioned crawl
spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings,
porches, and garages.
•
In turbulent air
, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners,
fresh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO
from reaching the sensors.
•
In dir
ect sunlight.
• In outlets covered by curtains or other obstruction.
• This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single-family home
or apar
tment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies,
hallways, or basements of multi-family buildings unless working
CO Alarms are also installed in each family living unit.
CO Alar
ms in common areas may not be heard from inside
individual family living units.
• This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete
detection systems in places which house many people, like hotels
or dor
mitories, unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit.
•
DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or com-
mercial buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, or
airplanes. This CO Alar
m is specifically designed for r
esidential
use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential
applications.
U
SER’S MANUAL
120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH
B
ATTERY BACK-UP AND SILENCE FEATURE
M08-0206-003 S 08/10 Printed in Mexico
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user’s manual contains important information about your Carbon
Monoxide (CO) Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this CO Alarm
for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with
the end user.
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Understanding Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Where to Install CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Where CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How to Install Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
If the Alarm Signal Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
T
esting and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
How Can I Protect My Family? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Potential Sources Of CO In The Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
General Limitations Of CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
© 2010 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights reserved.
Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc.
3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com
INTRODUCTION
B
ASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important
operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations.
Pay special attention to these items.
• THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to
detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. It is
NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.
• This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences.
•
This CO Alar
m will only indicate the pr
esence of carbon
monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
present in other areas.
•
The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not
c
orrect a CO problem. Always check your home for a potential
p
roblem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or
d
eath.
• This CO Alarm should receive continuous 120VAC, 60 Hz, pure
sine wave electrical power. (The battery is meant for emergency
back-up only). Do not use in an extension cord or outlet
controlled by a dimmer or switch. In order for the emergency
battery back-up to work, a working (fresh) battery must be
properly installed.
• NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms. Refer
to “If Y
our CO Alar
m Sounds” for mor
e infor
mation. Failur
e to
do so can r
esult in injury or death.
• Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to
test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is
not working pr
operly
, it cannot aler
t you to a problem.
• This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of
family living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in
compliance 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
pr
ovide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide con-
centrations under 30 ppm. For additional information on carbon
monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician.
HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round. CO problems can
occur any time during the year, and this Alarm can only alert you if
it is plugged in and receiving power.
This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard, unswitched 120V AC
wall outlet. It is not intended for use in extension cor
ds, power strips, or
outlets contr
olled by a switch or dimmer. These may not provide contin-
uous power to the unit. When fully power
ed, the unit samples the air
and takes a new r
eading about every second. A micr
ochip inside the
unit stor
es each reading, and remembers the levels of CO it has been
exposed to over time. The Alarm sounds when it has been exposed to
a “critical” level of CO (measur
ed in parts per million or “ppm”) within a
specified time (measur
ed in minutes). This CO Alarm features a perma-
nently installed sensor
, an indicator light, and an 85dB alarm hor
n. It also
has a Silence Featur
e to temporarily quiet the alarm hor
n.
MALFUNCTION WARNING
This unit performs self-diagnostic tests. If the Alarm malfunctions, it
should be r
eplaced immediately. See "IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT
OPERATING PROPERLY" for more information.
THE PARTS OF YOUR CO ALARM
1 2 3 4 5
LIMITED W
ARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
®
brand products, warrants that for a period of 7 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
pur
chase is r
equir
ed to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or r
etail stor
es selling BRK pr
oducts do not have the right to alter, modify
or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty
.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage r
esulting fr
om any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the pr
oduct, use on impr
oper
voltage or curr
ent, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly
, r
epair 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
Ser
vice:
If service is r
equir
ed, do not r
eturn the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at
1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist in serving you, please have the model number and date
of purchase available when calling. For Warranty Service return to: BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
Batter
y:
BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty
, expr
ess or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with
r
espect to battery.
6
1
Open door here
2
Test/Silence Button
3
POWER/ALARM Light
(Red)
4
Battery Compartment
5 (Behind Cover) Alarm
Hor
n: 85 dB audible
alarm for test, alarm,
and unit malfunction
war
ning.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM
WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR DURING INSTALLATION
GARAGE
S
UGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS
B
EDROOM
BEDROOM
HALL
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
BASEMENT
BEDROOM
REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM
Read “Where To Install CO Alarms” before starting.
Before you start installation,
find the pair of self-adhesive labels
included with this CO Alarm. On each label write in the phone number
of your emergency responder (like 911) and a qualified appliance tech-
nician. Place one label near the CO Alarm, and the other label in the
“fresh air” location you plan to go if the alarm sounds.
IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS
Actuation of your CO Alar
m indicates the presence of carbon
monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other wor
ds, when your CO
Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it!
I
F THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:
1
. Operate the Test/Silence button.
2.
Call your emer
gency services, fir
e
department or 911. W
rite down
the number of your local emer
gency 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 pr
oper 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 manufactur
ers’
instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more
information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that
motor vehicles ar
e not, and have not, been operating in an attached
garage or adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a
qualified appliance technician here:
____________________________________________________________
Alarms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of CO
Alar
ms" for details.
USING THE SILENCE FEA
TURES
•
The Silence Featur
e is for your convenience only and will
not correct a CO problem. Always check your home for a
potential pr
oblem after any alar
m. Failur
e to do so can r
esult
in injur
y or death.
• NEVER remove the batteries from your CO Alarm to silence
the horn. Use the silence feature. Removing the batteries
removes your protection! See “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for
details on responding to an alarm.
The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm’s
alarm hor
n while you corr
ect the pr
oblem—it will not corr
ect a CO prob-
lem. While the alarm is silenced it will continue to monitor the air for CO.
When CO reaches alarm levels the alarm will sound— repeating horn
pattern: 4 beeps, a pause, 4 beeps, etc. Press and hold the Test/Silence
button until the horn is silent. The initial Silence cycle will last approxi-
mately 4 minutes.
NOTE: After initial 4-minute Silence cycle, the CO Alarm r
e-evaluates
present CO levels and responds accordingly. If CO levels remain poten-
tially dangerous—or start rising higher—the horn will start sounding again.
While the detector is silenced:
“ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”
If you hear the alarm horn and the red light is flashing, move
everyone to a source of fresh air. DO NOT unplug the CO Alarm!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
W
HAT IS CO?
CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels
do not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical
appliances typically do not produce CO.
These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline,
kerosene, and propane.
Common appliances ar
e often sour
ces of CO. If they ar
e not pr
operly
maintained, ar
e impr
operly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise
quickly. CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient.
“Air
-tight” homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other
weatherpr
o
ofing can “trap” CO inside.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
These symptoms ar
e r
elated to CO POISONING and should be
discussed with ALL household members.
Mild Exposure:
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (“flu-like” symptoms).
M
edium Exposur
e:
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.
Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others, including
people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies,
pr
egnant mothers, or elderly people can be mor
e quickly and
severely affected by CO. Members of sensitive populations should
consult their doctors for advice on taking additional precautions.
FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it
dif
ficult to locate the sour
ce of CO after an alarm. These ar
e a few of
the factors that can make it dif
ficult to locate sour
ces of CO:
• House well ventilated before the investigator arrives.
•
Pr
oblem caused by “backdrafting.”
•
T
ransient CO pr
oblem caused by special cir
cumstances.
Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may
be difficult to locate the source of CO.
BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be
obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service
call.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY F
AMIL
Y?
A CO Alarm is an excellent means of pr
otection. It monitors the air and
sounds a loud alarm before carbon monoxide levels become threatening
for average, healthy adults.
A CO Alar
m is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home
appliances.
T
o help pr
event CO pr
oblems and r
educe the risk of CO poisoning:
•
Clean chimneys and flues yearly
. Keep them free of debris, leaves,
and nests for pr
oper air flow
. Also, have a pr
ofessional check for
rust and corr
osion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can
pr
event pr
oper air movement and cause backdrafting. Never “cap”
or cover a chimney in any way that would block air flow
.
•
T
est and maintain all fuel-bur
ning equipment annually
. Many
local gas or oil companies and HV
AC companies of
fer appliance
inspections for a nominal fee.
•
Make r
egular visual inspections of all fuel-bur
ning appliances.
Check appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the
flame on the bur
ner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue.
A yellow flame means fuel is not being bur
ned completely and CO
may be pr
esent. Keep the blower door on the fur
nace closed. Use
vents or fans when they ar
e available on all fuel-bur
ning appliances.
Make sur
e appliances are vented to the outside. Do not grill or
barbecue indoors, or in garages or on scr
een por
ches.
• Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft
hood on an operating fur
nace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on
fur
nace heat exchangers.
• Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.
• Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO is
escaping into your home, open a window or a door
. Opening
windows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.
In addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read
this manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to
do if your CO Alar
m sounds.
W
HAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO
Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as
described below. CO levels are measured in parts per million (ppm) of
CO over time (in minutes).
UL2034 Required Alarm Points*:
• If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM
BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES.
• If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM
BETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES.
•
If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM
B
ETWEEN 60 and 240 MINUTES.
* Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative
Humidity (RH).
The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level
of 30 ppm for 30 days.
CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life
thr
eat. 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, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may
cause headaches.
• An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average,
healthy adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.
This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO
levels are extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach
a certain minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally
sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults.
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
WEEKLY TESTING
Press the Test/Silence button on the Alarm cover until alarm sounds.
During testing, you will hear a loud alarm sequence – 4 beeps, pause,
4 beeps, pause.
The alarm sequence should last 5-6 seconds. If it does not alarm, make
sure the unit is fully plugged into an unswitched outlet. If the unit still
does not alarm, replace it immediately.
• If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for
replacement. See “Limited Warranty” at the end of this manual.
• 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.
• NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent
damage and voids your warranty.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To keep the CO Alarm working properly:
• Test it every week as described in “Weekly Testing.”
• Vacuum the CO Alarm cover at least once a month, using the soft
brush attachment. Never use water, cleaners, or solvents, since
they may damage the unit. Test the Alarm again after vacuuming.
•
Replace the battery immediately when you hear the “Low Battery
Warning”.
The Low (or Missing) Battery Warning: The horn will “chirp” once a
minute.
R
EPLACING THE BAT
TERY
Choosing a Replacement Battery:
This CO
Alarm requires two standard AA batteries. The following
batteries are acceptable as replacements: Energizer E91. These
r
eplacement batteries are commonly available at local retail stores.
U
se only the alkaline replacement battery listed. The unit may not
o
perate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries
s
ince they may not provide a constant charge.
To Replace The Batteries:
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Use the thumb guide to remove the old batteries.
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure they snap completely into the
battery compartment and cannot be shaken loose.
4. Close the battery compartment, then test the battery back-up by
pressing the Test/Silence button.
5. Plug the CO Alarm back into the outlet.
DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or
near the CO Alarm. DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm. Doing so
may cause permanent damage.
• Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals and other contaminants
can affect the sensor. When using any of these materials near the
CO Alarm, make sure the room is well ventilated.
•
If your home is being fumigated, unplug the unit temporarily and
put it where it will not be exposed to chemicals or fumes. When
fumigation is complete and all traces of fumes clear, plug the unit
back in and retest it.
This CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for
u
se in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health
A
dministration (OSHA) requirements for carbon monoxide detectors
m
ust be met.
CO Alarms may not waken all individuals.
If children or others do not
readily waken to the sound of the CO Alarm, or if there are infants or
family members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is
assigned to assist them in the event of an emergency.
CO Alarms will not work without power. This CO Alarm requires a con-
tinuous supply of AC power. Plug into an unswitched 120V AC outlet only.
CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup
power systems: AC power
ed CO Alarms should only be operated with
true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this CO Alarm with most
battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square
wave or “quasi sine wave” inverters will damage the Alar
m
. If you ar
e
not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with the
manufacturer to verify.
This CO Alarm will not sense carbon monoxide that does not reach
the sensor. This CO Alarm will only sense CO at the sensor. CO may be
present in other areas. Doors or other obstructions may affect the rate
at which CO reaches the CO Alarm. For this reason, if bedroom doors
are usually closed at night, we recommend you install a CO Alarm in
each bedroom and in the hallway between them.
CO Alarms may not sense CO on another level of the home. For
example, a CO Alarm on the second level, near the bedrooms, may not
sense CO in the basement. For this reason, one CO Alarm may not give
adequate warning. Complete coverage is recommended. Place CO
Alarms on each level of the home.
CO Alarms may not be heard. The alarm horn loudness meets or
e
xceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 feet (3 meters). However,
i
f the CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom, it may not wake up a
s
ound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking
a
lcoholic beverages. This is especially true if the door is closed or only
p
artly open. Even persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn
i
f the sound is blocked by distance or closed doors. Noise from traffic,
s
tereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or other appliances may also
p
revent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn. This CO Alarm is not
intended for people who are hearing impaired.
CO Alarms are not a substitute for a smoke alarm. Although fire is a
source of carbon monoxide, this CO Alarm does not sense smoke or
fire. This CO Alarm senses CO that may be escaping unnoticed from
malfunctioning fur
naces, appliances, or other sources. Early warning of
fire requires the installation of smoke alarms.
CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance. Though these CO
Alarms war
n against incr
easing CO levels, BRK Brands, Inc. does not
warrant or imply in any way that they will pr
otect lives from CO poisoning.
Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives.
C
O Alar
ms have a limited life.
A
lthough the CO Alarm and all of its
p
arts have passed many stringent tests and ar
e designed to be as
r
eliable as possible, any of these parts could fail at any time. Therefore,
y
ou must test your CO Alarm weekly
.
CO Alar
m
s ar
e not foolproof.
Like all other electr
o
nic devices, CO
Alarms have limitations. They can only detect CO that reaches their
sensors. They may not give early war
ning to rising CO levels if the CO
is coming fr
om a remote part of the home, away from the CO Alarm.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM... THIS MEANS... YOU SHOULD...
Red light is OFF
. Unit will not alarm when you
press the Test/Silence button.
CO Alarm may not be plugged all the way in,
is not receiving power, and the batteries are
missing, dead, or not properly installed.
Gently push unit all the way into outlet. Make
sure it is not plugged into an outlet controlled
by a switch.
The horn “chirps” once every minute. Low battery warning. Install 2 new AA batteries*.
The light flashes (RED) and the horn sounds 3
“chirps” every minute.
MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. CO Alarm needs to be
replaced.
Make sure unit is plugged in securely.
CO Alarms under warranty should be returned to
manufactur
er for r
eplacement. See “Limited
Warranty” for details.
CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after
you pr
ess the T
est/Silence button.
CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous
situation.
IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO
POISONING, EV
ACUA
TE your home and call 911 or
the Fir
e Department. If not, pr
ess the T
est/Silence
button again and keep ventilating your
home.
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 CO Alarms.”
Relocate your Alarm. If frequent alarms continue,
have home rechecked for potential CO problems.
You may be experiencing an intermittent CO
problem.
The light flashes (RED) and the horn sounds 5
“chirps” every minute.
END OFLIFE SIGNAL. CO Alarm needs to be
replaced.
Immediately replace the CO Alarm.
If you have any questions that cannot be answer
ed by r
eading this manual, call Consumer Af
fairs at 1-800-323-9005.
120V AC
~,
60 Hz, 0.09A
Why is this important? Because you need to be warned of a potential
CO problem while you can still react 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 the 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 more quickly and severely affected by CO. If you experience
even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!
Standar
ds:
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station
carbon monoxide alarms UL2034.
According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2:
“Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended
to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as,
but not limited to, exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal
operation of fuel-fired appliances, and fireplaces. CO Alarms are
intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could
cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide
exposure.” This CO Alarm monitors the air at the Alarm, and is designed
to alarm before CO levels become life threatening. This allows you
precious time to leave the house and correct the problem. This is only
possible if Alarms are located, installed, and maintained as described in
this manual.
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The
CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically.
UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300
ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol
(
200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and
v
apor concentrations in parts per million.
Audible Alarm: 85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS
GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS
First Alert
®
is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
Printed in Mexico M08-0206-003 S 08/10
WHEN YOU FIRST INSTALL THE BATTERY:
HORN:
Chirps once
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes once
UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS (AC POWER):
HORN: Silent
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously
W
HEN YOU TEST THE CO ALARM:
HORN: Sounds loudly - 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: The LED flashes with the same pattern as
the horn.
WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS
DURING A POWER FAILURE (IN BATTERY BACK-UP):
HORN:
Silent
P
OWER/ALARM LIGHT:
F
lashes once a minute.
WHEN THE ELECTRICITY COMES BACK ON AFTER A POWER FAILURE:
HORN: Silent
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously.
IF BATTERY BECOMES LOW OR IS MISSING:
HORN:
Chirps once a minute
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously if AC is present or
flashes coincident with the horn-chirp if AC is not present.
IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY (MALFUNCTION
SIGNAL):
HORN:
3 chirps every minute
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes three times with the horn.
IF THE CO ALARM HAS REACHED ITS END OF LIFE:
HORN: 5 chirps every minute
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: 5 flashes approximately once a minute.
WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR IF CO IS DETECTED
ALARM LEVELS OF CO ARE DETECTED:
HORN:
Sounds loudly - 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause.
This sequence repeats for as long as the unit is in alarm.
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: The LED flashes with the same pattern as
the horn.
IF YOU SILENCE THE ALARM:
HORN:
Silent for about 4 minutes
POWER/ALARM LIGHT
:
Flashes rapidly
Note: After 4 minutes, if CO levels drop below alarm levels, the unit
will r
emain silent and return to normal operation.
If CO presence still indicates a potentially dangerous situation, the
horn will sound again.
IF THE CO LEVELS RETURN TO NORMAL:
HORN:
Silent
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously
Fuel-burning appliances like:
portable heater, gas or wood
burning fireplace, gas kitchen
range or cooktop, gas clothes
dryer.
Damaged or insufficient
venting: corroded or discon-
nected water heater vent pipe,
leaking chimney pipe or flue,
or cracked heat exchanger,
blocked or clogged chimney
opening.
Improper use of appliance/
device: operating a barbecue
grill or vehicle in an enclosed
area (like a garage or screened
porch).
Transient CO Problems: “transient” or on-again-off-again CO problems
can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.
The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:
1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by
outdoor conditions such as:
• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy
air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods
between cycles).
• Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.
• Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited
fresh air.
• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers,
furnaces, or water heaters.
• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can
amplify the above situations.
2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven,
fireplace).
3. Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the ground.
4. Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your
home. Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to
recreate during a CO investigation.
P
OTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME
3
4
5
1
2
U
SING THE SILENCE FEATURES
,
Continued
If the CO Alar
m...
Is silent for only 4 minutes,
then starts sounding loudly—
4 beeps, pause,
4 beeps, pause
This means...
CO levels ar
e still potentially
danger
ous.
If the CO Alar
m...
Remains silent after you
pr
essed the T
est/Silence
button
This means...
CO levels are dropping.
*For a list of acceptable r
eplacement batteries, see “Page 4: Regular Maintenance.”
Model
CO606
LISTED TO
UL 2034
STANDARD
D
IRECT PLUG ALARM INTO AN OUTLET
This Alarm can be plugged directly into a wall outlet located close to
the floor.
1. Choose a standard UNSWITCHED 120V AC outlet.
2. Plug Alarm in.
I
F OUTLET IS MOUNTED HORIZONTALLY (SIDEWAYS)
If you are going to use your Alarm as a direct plug into an outlet that is
mounted horizontally (sideways), you may want to rotate the adapter
90º, as follows:
1. With back of unit facing you (AC blades on your left), place your left
thumb on adapter release and grab AC blades with your right hand
to release the left side.
2. Repeat for the other side adapter thumb release. This will allow
adapter to slide out.
3. Remove adapter.
4. Rotate the adapter 90º and snap firmly back into place.
5. Plug Alarm into AC outlet.
W
ALL MOUNTED ALARM
Installation tips for power cord models: The power cord option
provides more flexibility in mounting locations and allows the Alarm to
be easily installed at or above eye level.
NOTE: If you mount the Alarm high on a wall, make sure it is at least 4
inches (102 mm) down from the ceiling. Any higher than this, it will be
in “dead air” space and carbon monoxide may not reach the sensor.
NOTE: Do not cover the Alarm with a curtain.
To install for a wall-mount, you will need to pull out the removable
adapter and power cord, as follows:
1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 as described above in
“to rotate the adapter”.
2. With adapter out, pull out power cord and unwrap it.
3. Insert the screws provided until head is approx. 1/8 inch (3 mm)
from wall (if mounting in plaster board or drywall, drill 3/16 inch (5
mm) hole and use plastic anchor provided).
4.
Hook the Alarm over the screw onto the keyhole in back of unit.
5
. Plug power cord into AC outlet.
Tools you will need: Screwdriver, drill.
1. Determine the best location for your CO Alarm.
2. Your Alarm is equipped to be mounted as a corded unit or a direct
plug unit. The unit can be plugged directly into a wall outlet. If your
outlets are mounted horizontally, refer to “If Outlet is Mounted
Horizontally (Sideways)”.
If the adapter is taken out of the unit, the Alarm can be installed
high on the wall, while the adapter is plugged into a wall outlet.
ACTIVATING THE BATTERY BACK-UP
Activate the battery back-up by
installing the two (2) AA batteries.
The battery is for back-up only and
is not intended to power the Alarm
for an extended period of time in
the absence of AC.
For your r
ecor
ds, please r
ecord:
Date Pur
chased: ___________Wher
e Pur
chased: ___________________
Date Installed: _____________/_____________Month/Year
Replace alar
m 7 years after installation. Please write the date in
the space pr
ovided:
____________/___________Month/Year
The alarm will also provide an audible End-of-Life Signal approximately
7 years after installation to remind you to replace the unit.
The End-of-Life Signal can be silenced for up to 2 days. Do not unplug
the alarm or remove the batteries until you get replacement.
S
ILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning
“chirp” for up to 2 days. You can silence the End of Life warning “chirp”
by pressing the Test/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging
that the End of Life silence feature has been activated.
A
fter approximately 2 days, the End of Life “chirp” will resume. After
a
pproximately 2-3 weeks the End of Life warning cannot be silenced.
SILENCING THE LOW BA
TTERY WARNING
Pr
essing the silence button can stop the low battery “chirp” for up to 8
hours; do not remove the battery or unplug the Alarm, unless changing
the battery. Activation of low battery silence is acknowledged with a
“chirp”.
Once the low battery war
ning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the
unit continues to flash the red light once a minute for 8 hours. After 8
hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume.
Replace the batteries as
soon as possible.
If you cannot silence the low battery warning, replace the
batteries immediately.