First Alert SCO7 Smoke Alarm User Manual


 
Model SCO7
P
rinted in Mexico
M08-0048-005
Q 06/06
I
MPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLYAND SAVE.
This user’s manual contains important information about your Combination
C
arbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this
Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with
the end user.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Basic Sa
fety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
S
tep By Step Guide to Programming This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
What To Do First–Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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tect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
R
eg
ulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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1
COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARM
WI
TH VOICE & LOCATION AND
REMOTE CONTROL TEST/SILENCE
F
eatures:
Separate sensors to detect smoke
and CO; the two alarm systems
w
ork independently
Voice with programmable location
Separate audible and visual
sig
nals to indicate alarm levels
of smoke or CO
Remote infrared Test/Silence and
pr
ogramming
Powered by two “AA” batteries
Side access drawer for easy
b
attery replacement
Al
l F
i
r
s
t
Aler
t
®
Sm
o
k
e
Al
arms conf
orm t
o regulatory requirements,
including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.
Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric
technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
i
n gr
ea
t
er amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
p
a
pe
r burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
P
ho
t
oelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in
gr
eater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours
be
f
or
e b
ur
s
ting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes
burning in couches or bedding.
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each
level and in every bedroom of your home.
USER’S MANUAL
F
or F
ir
s
t Time and When Changing Batteries
Action:
1. Insert batteries (2,AA batteries).
Alarm Will Say:
“Welcome, First Alert Carbon
M
ono
x
id
e and Smoke Alarm.”
“No location programmed” if first
t
im
e
or
“[L
ocation, example:
“Kitchen”] location programmed”
when changing batteries.
T
o sele
ct location, press and hold
test button now.”
2. Press & Hold Test Button, or use
y
our IR remote control’s channel or
v
o
l
u
me button, if you would like to
program the location or change
the location of the Alarm. Release
button after Alarm responds.
“To save location, press and hold
t
est button after location is heard.”
Alarm w
i
l
l spea
k list of locations (see
below).
3
. After you hear the location of
w
he
r
e y
ou ar
e p
lacing the Alarm,
Press & Hold the Test Button or
use your IR remote control’s
channel or volume button.
“[L
ocation, example: “Kitchen”]
l
oca
t
ion sa
v
e
d.”
If no location is chosen: “No location
sa
v
ed.”
Y
our
Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice.
A
v
ailable locations: Basement Hallway Office
Child’s Bedroom Kitchen Utility Room
Dining Room Living Room
Family Room Master Bedroom
Guest Bedroom No Location
INTRODUCTION
F
IRE SAFETY TIPS
F
ollow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
ma
terials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away
from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep
ele
ctrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits;
5) K
eep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-
free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep
por
table heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable
ma
terials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.
K
eep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if
they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert
y
ou to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and
a
n additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable
means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
Dangers,Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important
opera
ting instructions or to potentially hazardous situations.
Pay special attention to these items.
This Smoke/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family
res
idences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
T
his combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two separate
alarms.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 sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the presence of smoke that
rea
ches the sensor. 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 ign
ore any alarm. See “If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds” for
m
ore information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to
respond can result in injury or death.
• The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will not
correct a problem. 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
test 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
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 provide
audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations
under 30 ppm. For additional information on carbon monoxide
and your medical condition contact your physician.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING
THIS ALARM