If Your Smoke/Co Alarm Sounds - First Alert SCO501CN-3ST User Manual

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In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or hotter

than 100˚ F (37.8˚ C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl

spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings,

porches, and garages.

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In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sensing

chamber.

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Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights.

Electrical "noise" can interfere with the sensor.

The optional locking features are designed to prevent unauthorized removal of the batteries or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks

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In "dead air" spaces. See "Avoiding Dead Air Spaces".

The optional locking features are designed to prevent 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.

AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES

These Alarms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the

Alarm to the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.

"Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching 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 • Standard flathead screwdriver.

Alarm. To avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations

Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard flathead screwdriver.

below.

Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Depending on which locking

On ceilings, install Smoke/CO Alarms as close to the center of the

features you use, remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket using needle-nose pliers.

ceiling as possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke/CO Alarm

at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner.

To permanently remove either locking pin, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the

For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of

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.

Smoke/CO Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and

12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical "dead air"

spaces.

TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT

On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install first Smoke/CO

Do not lock the battery compartment until you install the

Alarm within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured

Do not lock the battery compartment until you install the

batteries and test the Alarm.

horizontally. Additional Smoke/CO Alarms may be required depending

batteries and test the Alarm.

on the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for

details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings.

If the unit does not alarm during

testing, DO NOT lock the battery

compartment! Install new batteries

HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

compartment! Install new batteries

and test again. If the Alarm still does

not alarm, replace it immediately.

For quick installation instructions see the "Quick and Easy Guide to

not alarm, replace it immediately.

Programming Your WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Alarm and Using the

1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach

Optional Features".

1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach

one locking pin from the mounting

bracket.

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

2. After batteries are inserted, then

device on the ceiling or wall as outlined below. Read "Where To Install

2. After batteries are inserted, then

push the locking pin through the

This Alarm" before starting.

push the locking pin through the

hole near the battery door latch on

the back of the Alarm.

TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET

Tools you will need: pencil, drill

with 3/16" or 5mm drill bit,

1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach

Phillips screwdriver, hammer.

1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach

one locking pin from the mounting

bracket.

• Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Air

currents around junction boxes can prevent smoke from

2. Insert the locking pin through the

reaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from

2. Insert the locking pin through the

hole on the back of the Alarm as

alarming. Only AC powered units are intended for installation

hole on the back of the Alarm as

shown in the diagram.

over junction boxes.

shown in the diagram.

3. When you attach the Alarm to the

If you want to lock the battery compartment, or lock the Smoke/CO

mounting bracket, the locking pin's

Alarm to the mounting bracket, please read the "Optional Locking

head will fit into a notch on the

Features" section in the "Quick and Easy Guide to Programming

bracket.

Your WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Alarm and Using the Optional

Features" attachment before you begin installation.

1. 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

IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS

the inside of the mounting slots (vertical and horizontal mounting).

WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF

2. Put the unit where it won't get covered with dust when you drill the

WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF

ALARM SIGNAL

mounting holes.

ALARM SIGNAL

Refer to previous section "What You Will See and Hear With This

3. Using a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the

Refer to previous section "What You Will See and Hear With This

Alarm".

oval outlines you traced.

Alarm".

4. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into

IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS

the holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary,

IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS

until they are flush with the ceiling or wall.

"ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR"

5. Line the mounting bracket up over the plastic screw anchors.

"ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR"

If you hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing,

6. Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall through the

If you hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing,

move everyone to a source of fresh air.

mounting slots using the two screws provided.

move everyone to a source of fresh air.

DO NOT remove the batteries!

7. Attach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting bracket. Line up the

guides on the alarm's base with the guides

on the mounting bracket. When guides

Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon

are lined up, turn the base clockwise

Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon

monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO

(right) until it snaps into place.

monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO

Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it!

NOTE: Once the Alarm is snapped

onto the mounting bracket, you

IF THE CO ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:

can rotate the Alarm to adjust the

1. Operate the Test/Silence button.

alignment.

1. Operate the Test/Silence button.

2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down

8. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm.

2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down

the number of your local emergency service here:

See "Weekly Testing" for details.

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. If problems are identified during this inspection have the

OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES

PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM

Test/Silence Button

Battery Compartment

Power/Smoke Alarm LED

CO Alarm LED

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1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach

one locking pin from the mounting

bracket.

2. After batteries are inserted, then

push the locking pin through the

hole near the battery door latch on

the back of the Alarm.

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

TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT

hole on the back of the Alarm as

shown in the diagram.

1. Remove the Alarm from the

mounting bracket. If the unit is

locked to the bracket, see the

3. When you attach the Alarm to the

locked to the bracket, see the

section "To Unlock the Mounting

mounting bracket, the locking pin's

section "To Unlock the Mounting

Bracket."

head will fit into a notch on the

Bracket."

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

relock the battery compartment,

IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS

relock the battery compartment,

save the locking pin.)

WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF

3. To relock the battery compartment,

close the battery door and reinsert

ALARM SIGNAL

close the battery door and reinsert

locking pin in lock.

Refer to previous section "What You Will See and Hear With This

4. Reattach the Alarm to the mounting

Alarm".

4. Reattach the Alarm to the mounting

bracket.

IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS

When replacing the batteries, always

"ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR"

When replacing the batteries, always

test the Alarm before relocking the battery compartment.

If you hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing,

test the Alarm before relocking the battery compartment.

move everyone to a source of fresh air.

DO NOT remove the batteries!

TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET

1. Insert a flathead screwdriver

Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon

1. Insert a flathead screwdriver

into the rectangular cut-out

monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO

into the rectangular cut-out

the mounting bracket nearest

Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it!

the mounting bracket nearest

the locking pin.

IF THE CO ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:

2. Pry the Alarm away from the bracket

1. Operate the Test/Silence button.

2. Pry the Alarm away from the bracket

pushing up on the screwdriver and

turning the Alarm counterclockwise (left)

2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down

turning the Alarm counterclockwise (left)

the same time.

the number of your local emergency service here:

the same time.

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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

IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS, Continued...

normal condition.

IF THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS

4. After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a

RESPONDING TO AN ALARM

24-hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance

RESPONDING TO AN ALARM

technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning

equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this

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If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning

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If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning

equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the

you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your

equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment

immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the

not inspected by the technician, and consult the manufacturers'

immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the

alarm may result in injury or death.

instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more

alarm may result in injury or death.

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Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke/CO

information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that

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Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke/CO

Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke,

motor vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in an attached

Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke,

etc.). Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense

garage or adjacent

etc.). Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense

smoke, and removes your protection. Instead open a window

to the residence. Write down the number of a qualified appliance

smoke, and removes your protection. Instead open a window

or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset

technician here:

or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset

automatically.

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If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.

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If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.

AFTER AN ALARM

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE

After the emergency responders arrive, the premises aired out, and

• Don't panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.

your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition, you can check what

• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don't stop to get

the highest carbon monoxide level sensed was:

• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don't stop to get

dressed or collect anything.

• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.

Action:

• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.

If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don't open a hot door. Keep doors

1. Press & Hold Test Button

and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).

Take short, shallow breaths.

• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and

Alarm Will Say:

• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and

do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.

2. Press & Hold Test Button, if you

• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.

would like to clear the highest

• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.

Give your address, then your name.

level sensed.

Give your address, then your name.

• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.

If you would like to keep the

• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.

highest level in memory, do not

• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home

press anything.

safer.

Alarms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of

Smoke/CO Alarms" for details.

"Highest carbon monoxide level

was ___ ppm. Please see manual."

"To clear highest carbon monoxide

level, press and hold test button

now."

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