First Alert SCO7 User Manual

WH T YOU WILL SEE ND HE R WITH THIS L RM
USER'S MANUAL
Under Normal Operations
Voice: Silent
COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARM
Horn: Silent
WITH VOICE & LOCATION
When You Test the larm
Voice: "Testing." "Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example:
Features:
"Kitchen"]. Evacuate."
• Separate sensors to detect smoke
Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice
and CO; the two alarm systems
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red
work independently
CO LED: Off followed by
• Voice with programmable location
Voice: "Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:
"Kitchen"]. Evacuate."
• Separate audible and visual
Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice
signals to indicate alarm levels
of smoke or CO Power/Smoke LED: Off
CO LED: Flashes Red
• Powered by two " " batteries
If Battery Becomes Low
• Side access drawer for easy
battery replacement Voice: "Replace battery in [Location, example "Kitchen"]." Repeated
every 5 hours
Horn: chirps once a minute
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes approximately once a minute
IMPORT NT! PLE SE RE D C REFULLY ND S VE.
CONFORMS TO
CO LED: Off
This user's manual contains important information about
UL STD 217
your Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke larm's
ND If larm is Not Operating Properly
operation. If you are installing this larm for use by
UL STD 2034
Voice: "Detector error in [Location, example "Kitchen"], please see
others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—
manual." Repeated every 5 hours
Model SCO7
with the end user.
Horn: 3 chirps every minute
Power/Smoke LED: Three Flashes approximately once a minute
M08-0048-016 Q 09/12 Printed in Mexico
CO LED: Off
larm has reached its End of Life
Voice: "Detector error in [Location, example "Basement"], please see
© 2012 BRK Brands, Inc. ll rights reserved. Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc. manual." Repeated every 5 hours
3901 Liberty Street Road, urora, IL 60504-8122
Horn: 5 chirps every minute
Consumer ffairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com
Power/Smoke LED: Five Flashes approximately once a minute
CO LED: Off
ll First lert ® Smoke larms conform to regulatory requirements,
including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion. larm Levels of CO are Detected
Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires. Voice: "Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:
"Kitchen"]. Evacuate." "____ ppm."
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric
technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice*
in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible Power/Smoke LED: Off
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
CO LED: Flashes Red
paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
*NOTE: If unit goes into CO alarm, the regular 4 beeps-brief pause cycle will
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization repeat for four minutes. fter four minutes, the pause will increase to one minute.
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in
greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours Smoke is Detected
before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes Voice: "Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example: "Kitchen"].
burning in couches or bedding.
Evacuate."
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke larms on each Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice
level and in every bedroom of your home. Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red
CO LED: Off
INTRODUCTION Smoke larm is Silenced
Voice: Silent.
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Horn: Off
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from
CO LED: Off
children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep electrical
appliances in good condition and don't overload electrical circuits; 5) Keep
stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-free;
6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable
heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials;
INSTALLATION
8) Don't let rubbish accumulate.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
are not working properly. Smoke larms that do not work cannot alert you to
Minimum coverage for Smoke larms, as recommended by the National
a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an
Fire Protection ssociation (NFP ), is one Smoke larm on every floor, in
additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means
every sleeping area, and in every bedroom (See "Regulatory Information For
of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
Smoke larms" for details on the NFP recommendations).
For CO larms, the National Fire Protection ssociation (NFP ) recommends
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
that a CO larm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping
area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install
additional CO larms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your
• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating
home.
instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special
attention to these items. NOTE: For added protection, install an additional Smoke/CO larm at least
15 feet (4.6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source where
• This Smoke/CO larm is approved for use in single-family
possible. In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this distance cannot
residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
be maintained, install the larm as far away as possible from the furnace or
other fuel burning source. Installing the larm closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters)
• This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide larm has two separate will not harm the larm, but may increase the frequency of unwanted alarms.
alarms. The CO larm is not designed to detect fire or any other
In general, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide larms:
gas. It will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at
the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. • On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
The Smoke larm will only indicate the presence of smoke that • Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or
reaches the sensor. The Smoke larm is not designed to sense completely closed.
gas, heat or flames.
• 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 (12 meters) long,
install a unit at each end.
• This Smoke/CO larm cannot operate without working batteries.
Removing the batteries for any reason, or failing to replace the • t the top of first-to-second floor stairs.
batteries at the end of their service life, removes your protection.
• t the bottom of the basement stairs.
• NEVER ignore any alarm. See "If Your Smoke/CO larm Sounds" • For additional coverage, install larms in all rooms, halls, and storage
for more information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to
areas, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F and 100˚ F
respond can result in injury or death. (4.4˚ C and 37.8˚ C).
• The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will not
Recommended Placement
correct a problem. See "Using the Silence Features" for details.
lways check your home for a potential problem after any alarm.
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING
Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
SMOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS
• Test this Smoke/CO larm once a week. If the larm ever fails to
test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the larm 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 dministration
(OSH ) 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.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a In new construction AC and AC/DC smoke alarms MUST
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are be interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations.
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate • When installing on the wall, the top edge of Smoke larms should be
placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. wall/ceiling line.
• When installing on the ceiling, place the alarm as close to the center as
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to possible.
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
• In either case, install at least 4 inches (102 mm) from where the wall and
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
ceiling meet. See " voiding Dead ir Spaces" for more information.
one or more of the following measures:
NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could keep
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the larm.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of Installing Smoke/CO larms in Mobile Homes
the receiver.
For minimum security install one Smoke/CO larm as close to each sleeping
area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many older
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly approved
If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount
by First lert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user's authority to operate
of insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only.
the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, Do NOT locate this Smoke/CO larm:
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• In garages, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished attics. void
extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING
when something burns. reas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens,
THIS ALARM
garages, 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
For First Time and When Changing Batteries
possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is
ction: larm Will Say: recommended the Smoke larm be placed as far from these fuel-burning
sources as possible. The placement recommendations are intended to
1. Insert batteries (2, batteries). "Welcome, First lert Carbon
keep these larms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source,
Monoxide and Smoke larm."
and thus reduce "unwanted" alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a
"No location programmed" if first
Smoke larm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate
time or "[Location, example:
these areas as much as possible.
"Kitchen"] location programmed"
when changing batteries. • Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. In air streams near
kitchens. ir currents can draw cooking smoke into the smoke sensor
"To select location, press and hold
and cause unwanted alarms.
test button now."
• In extremely humid areas. This larm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters)
2. Press & Hold Test Button if you "To save location, press and hold
from a shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry room,
would like to program the location test button after location is heard."
utility room, or other source of high humidity.
or change the location of the larm will speak list of locations
• In direct sunlight.
larm. Release button after larm (see below).
responds.
• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air may
prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.
3. fter you hear the location of "[Location, example: "Kitchen"]
• In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4.4˚C) or hotter than 100˚ F
where you are placing the larm, location saved."
(37.8˚C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished
Press & Hold the Test Button.
If no location is chosen: "No location
attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.
saved."
• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sensing
Your larm has now been programmed for the location of your choice. chamber.
vailable locations: Basement Hallway Office • Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical
Child's Bedroom Kitchen Utility Room "noise" can interfere with the sensor.
Dining Room Living Room
• In "dead air" spaces. See " voiding Dead ir Spaces".
Family Room Master Bedroom
Guest Bedroom No Location
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VOIDING DE D IR SP CES
"Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke/CO larm.
To avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations below.
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Green once a
minute On ceilings, install Smoke/CO larms as close to the center of the ceiling as
possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke/CO larm at least 4 inches
CO LED: Off
(102 mm) from the wall or corner.
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke/CO
larms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm)
from the wall/ceiling line, below typical "dead air" spaces.
On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install first Smoke/CO larm
within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally.
dditional Smoke/CO larms may be required depending on the length, angle,
etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFP 72 for details on requirements for
sloped or peaked ceilings.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
This combination Smoke/CO larm was designed to be mounted on the
ceiling or wall. It is not a tabletop device. You must install this device on the
ceiling or wall as outlined below. Read "Where To Install This larm" before
starting.
P RTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO L RM
1 Test/Silence Button
2 Battery Compartment
3 Power/Smoke larm LED
4 CO larm LED
Tools you will need: pencil, drill with 3/16" or 5mm drill bit,
flathead screwdriver, hammer.
• Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. ir currents
around junction boxes can prevent smoke from reaching the
sensing chamber and prevent the unit from alarming. Only C
powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes.
If you want to lock the battery compartment, or lock the Smoke/CO
larm to the mounting bracket, please read the "Optional Locking
Features" section in the "Programming Guide" attachment before you
begin installation.
1. Hold base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise (left) to
separate 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
inside 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.
CO larm is Silenced 4. Using a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the oval
outlines you traced.
Voice: Silent.
5. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the
Horn: Off
Power/Smoke LED: Off holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary, until
they are flush with the ceiling or wall.
CO LED: Flashes Red
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 larm to
the bracket, insert the two (2)
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.
NOTE: The unit may beep briefly when you install the batteries. This is normal.
The GREEN Light flashes about every 60 seconds when the unit is
receiving battery power.
The battery door will resist closing unless batteries are installed. This
warns you the unit will not operate without batteries.
9. ttach the Smoke/CO larm to the mounting
bracket. Line up the guides on the alarm's
base with the guides on the mounting bracket.
When guides are lined up, turn the base
clockwise (right) until it snaps into place.
NOTE: Once the Smoke larm is snapped
onto the mounting bracket, you can rotate
the Smoke larm to adjust the alignment.
10. Test the Smoke/CO larm. See "Weekly
Testing" for details.
IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS
WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM
Type of larm What You See and Hear
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Voice: "Warning, evacuate carbon
monoxide in [Location,
example: "Kitchen"]. Evacuate."
KEY: "____ ppm."
Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice
SMOKE ALARMS
Power/Smoke LED: Off
SMOKE ALARM WITH
CO LED: Flashes Red
SILENCE FEATURE
CO ALARMS Smoke Voice: "Warning, evacuate smoke in
[Location, example: "Kitchen"].
BOTH, OR COMBINATION
Evacuate."
SMOKE/CO ALARMS
Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice
Suggested locations are based on
NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red
for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for
Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always CO LED: Off
refer to national and local codes
before beginning any installation.
IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS
" L RM-MOVE TO FRESH IR"
If you hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing, move
everyone to a source of fresh air. DO NOT remove the batteries!
ctuation of your CO larm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide
(CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO larm sounds, you
must not ignore it!
IF THE CO L RM SIGN L SOUNDS:
1. Operate the Test/Silence button.
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 larm remains in its normal condition.
4. fter following steps 1-3, if your CO larm reactivates within a 24-hour
period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to inves-
tigate 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
manufacturers' instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more
information 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
technician here:
___________________________________________________
NOTE: qualified appliance technician is defined as "a person, firm,
corporation, 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 (HV C) equipment, combustion
appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative
combustion equipment."
FTER N L RM
fter the emergency responders arrive, the premises aired out, and your CO
larm remains in its normal condition, you can check what the highest carbon
monoxide level sensed was:
ction: larm Will Say:
1. Press & Hold Test Button "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 "Highest carbon monoxide level
would like to clear the highest cleared."
level sensed.
If you would like to keep the
Continued... larm will say nothing.
highest level in memory, do not
press anything.
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H MOK M OUND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
M WHAT 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
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typically do not produce CO.
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These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline,
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kerosene, and propane.
Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly main-
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tained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly.
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CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient. " ir-tight"
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homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing
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can "trap" CO inside.
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m mm SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed
with LL household members.
WH T TO DO IN C SE OF FIRE
Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue ("flu-like" symptoms).
• Don't panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
Medium Exposure: Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don't stop to get
Extreme Exposure: Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure.
dressed or collect anything.
Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage, death.
• 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
This CO larm measures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
are extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach a certain
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
minimum over a long period of time. The CO larm generally sounds an
Take short, shallow breaths.
alarm before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults. Why is this
• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, important? Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
you can still react in time. In many reported cases of CO exposure, victims may
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside. be aware that they are not feeling well, but become disoriented and can no
Give your address, then your name. longer react well enough to exit the building or get help. lso, young children
and pets may be the first affected. The average healthy adult might not feel
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
any symptoms when the CO larm sounds. However, people with cardiac
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
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!
larms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of Smoke/CO
larms" for details.
FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM
Carbon 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
USING THE SILENCE FEATURES
can make it difficult to locate sources of CO:
• House well ventilated before the investigator arrives.
Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm. Removing the
• Problem caused by "backdrafting."
batteries disables the alarm and removes your protection.
• Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances.
The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you
Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be
identify and correct the problem. Do not use the Silence Feature in emergency difficult to locate the source of CO. BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be obligated
situations. It will not correct a CO problem or extinguish a fire.
to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME
minutes. You can silence this Smoke/CO larm by pressing the Test/Silence
Fuel-burning appliances like:
button on the alarm cover for at least 3-5 seconds.
portable heater, gas or wood
fter the Test/Silence button is released, the Red LED blinks during the
burning fireplace, gas kitchen
silence mode.
range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.
Damaged or insufficient venting:
When the Smoke larm is Silenced When the CO larm is Silenced
corroded or disconnected water
The Smoke larm will remain silent The CO alarm will remain silent for heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe
or flue, or cracked heat exchanger,
for up to 15 minutes, then return to up to 4 minutes.
normal operation. blocked or clogged chimney opening.
fter 4 minutes, if CO levels remain
If the smoke has not cleared–or Improper use of appliance/device:
potentially dangerous the horn will
continues to increase–the device operating a barbecue grill or vehicle
start sounding again.
will go back into alarm. 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.
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning "chirp" for The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:
up to 8 hours. You can silence the low battery warning "chirp" by pressing 1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor
the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover. conditions such as:
• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in
Once the low battery warning "chirp" silence feature is activated, the unit
the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).
continues to flash the Green light once a minute for 8 hours. fter 8 hours,
• Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.
the low battery "chirp" will resume. Replace the batteries as soon as
possible; this unit will not operate without battery power! • Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited
fresh air.
To deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button again. The unit will
• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces,
go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and
or water heaters.
unit sounds "chirp" once a minute).
• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify
the above situations.
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace).
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning "chirp" for
3. Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the ground.
up to 2 days. You can silence the End of Life warning "chirp" by pressing the
4. Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
Test/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging that the End of Life
These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your home.
silence feature has been activated.
Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to recreate during
fter approximately 2 days, the End of Life "chirp" will resume.
a CO investigation.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM
WEEKLY TESTING
CO POISONING?
CO larm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and
• NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might
sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening
accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The
for average, healthy adults.
built-in test switch accurately tests the unit's operation as required
CO larm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.
by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). NEVER use vehicle exhaust!
To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.
• Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves, and
• DO NOT stand close to the larm when the horn is sounding.
nests for proper air flow. lso, have a professional check for rust and
Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When
corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can prevent proper
testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
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
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
or oil companies and HV C companies offer appliance inspections for
properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
Smoke/CO larm. a nominal fee.
• Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances. Check
You can test this Smoke/CO larm by pressing and holding the
appliances for excessive rust and scaling. lso check the flame on the
Test/Silence button on the larm cover until larm Voice says
burner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue.
"Testing" (typically 3-5 seconds).
means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present.
Keep the blower door on the furnace closed. Use vents or fans when
During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:
they are available on all fuel-burning appliances. Make sure appliances
• The larm Voice will say "Testing." The Horn will sound 3 beeps,
are vented to the outside. Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in
pause, 3 beeps. The larm Voice will say "Warning, evacuate smoke in
garages or on screen porches.
[Location, example: "Kitchen"]. Evacuate." The Power/Smoke LED
• Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft hood on
flashes Red and the CO LED will be Off.
an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on furnace heat
• Next the Horn will sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. The larm Voice
exchangers.
will say "Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:
• Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.
"Kitchen"]. Evacuate." The Power/Smoke LED will be Off and the CO
• Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO is
LED flashes Red.
escaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening windows
If the unit does not alarm, make sure the batteries are correctly installed, and
and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.
test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
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 larm sounds.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR
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.
SMOKE/CO ALARMS
• Test it at least once a week.
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS
• Clean the Smoke/CO larm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
WH T LEVELS OF CO C USE N L RM?
outside of the Smoke/CO larm using your household vacuum's soft
brush attachment. can of clean compressed air (sold at computer or Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO
office supply stores) may also be used. Follow manufacturer instructions larms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as
for use. Test the Smoke/CO larm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents described below. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over
since they may damage the unit. time (in minutes).
• If the Smoke/CO larm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust UL2034 Required larm Points*:
and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace • If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST L RM BETWEEN
the unit immediately. 4 and 15 MINUTES.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See "Where This • If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST L RM BETWEEN
10 and 50 MINUTES.
larm Should Not Be Installed" for details.
• If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm if CO, IT MUST L RM BETWEEN
Choosing a replacement battery:
60 and 240 MINUTES.
Your Smoke/CO larm requires two standard alkaline batteries. The * pproximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative
following batteries are acceptable as replacements: Energizer E91, Duracell
Humidity (RH).
MN1500. These batteries are available at many local retail stores.
The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level
of 30 ppm for 30 days.
• lways use the exact batteries specified by this User's Manual.
DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. Clean the battery contacts and CO larms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat.
also those of the device prior to battery installation. Install batteries Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume it's not present.
correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
• n 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.
• Please dispose of or recycle used batteries properly, following any
• n exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy
local regulations. Consult your local waste management authority
adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.
or recycling organization to find an electronics recycling facility in
your area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF B TTERIES IN FIRE. B TTERIES
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station carbon
M Y EXPLODE OR LE K. monoxide alarms UL2034.
ccording to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2: "Carbon
monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the
• Keep battery out of reach of children. In the event a battery is
presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as, but not limited to, exhaust
swallowed, immediately contact your poison control center, your from internal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fired appliances,
physician, or the National Battery Ingestion hotline at 202-625-3333
and fireplaces. CO larms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels
as serious injury may occur.
below those that could cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of Carbon
Monoxide exposure." This CO larm monitors the air at the larm, and is
designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening. This allows you
ctual battery service life depends on the Smoke/CO larm and the environ-
precious time to leave the house and correct the problem. This is only possible
ment in which it is installed. ll the batteries specified above are acceptable
if larms are located, installed, and maintained as described in this manual.
replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer's suggested
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The CO larm
battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts
is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. UL tested for false
"chirping" (the "low battery warning").
alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm),
Ethyl cetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl lcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000
To replace the batteries (without removing larm from the ceiling or wall): ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million.
1. Open the battery compartment. udible larm: 85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
2. Press tabs and B as shown in the diagram
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS
and remove each battery.
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure they
Installing Smoke larms in Single-Family Residences
A B
snap completely into the battery compartment.
The National Fire Protection ssociation (NFP ), recommends one Smoke larm
Match the terminals on the ends of the
on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new construction,
batteries with the terminals on the unit.
the Smoke larms must be C powered and interconnected. See " gency
4. Close the battery compartment, and then test Placement Recommendations" for details.
the unit by pressing the Test/Silence button. For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a Smoke larm in all
rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and basements, where temperatures
normally remain between 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) and 100˚ F (37.8˚ C). Make sure no door
or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke larms.
More specifically, install Smoke larms:
• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or
completely 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),
install a unit at each end.
• t the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom
of the basement stairway.
Specific requirements for Smoke larm installation vary from state to state
and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current
requirements in your area. It is recommended C or C/DC units be inter-
connected for added protection.
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station Smoke
larms 217.
NFP 72 Chapter 29
"For your information, the National Fire larm and Signaling Code, NFP 72,
reads as follows:"
29.5.1* Required Detection.
29.5.1.1* Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards for a
specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke
alarms shall be installed as follows:
(1)*In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
(2)*Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft (6.4 m)
of any door to a sleeping room, with the distance measured along a path
of travel
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements
(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility),
including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics
(5)*In the living area(s) of a guest suite
(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy
(small facility)
(Reprinted with permission from NFP 72 ® , National Fire larm and Signaling
Code Copyright © 2010 National Fire Protection ssociation, Quincy, M 02269.
This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the National
Fire Protection ssociation, on the referenced subject which is represented
only by the standard in its entirety), (National Fire larm and Signaling Code
and NFP 72 ® are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection
ssociation, Inc., Quincy, M 02269).
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GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS
This Smoke/CO larm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for use in
industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health dministration
(OSH ) requirements for Carbon Monoxide larms must be met. The Smoke
larm portion of this device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents.
Special purpose Smoke larms should be installed for hearing impaired residents
(CO larms are not yet available for the hearing impaired).
Smoke/CO larms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan
at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grand-
parents. llow children to master fire escape planning and practice before holding
a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or others do not readily
waken to the sound of the Smoke/CO larm, or if there are infants or family
members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist
them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended that you
hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to determine their
response to the sound of the Smoke/CO larm while sleeping and to determine
whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
Smoke/CO larms cannot work without power. Battery operated units cannot
work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of batteries
are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. C units cannot work if the C
power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power
line or at a power station, electrical fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are
concerned about the limitations of battery or C power, install both types of units.
This Smoke/CO larm 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
present 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 at night,
we recommend you install an alarm device (Combination CO and Smoke larm,
or separate CO larms and Smoke larms) in each bedroom and in the hallway
yellow flame
between them.
This Smoke/CO larm may not sense smoke or CO on another level of the
home. Example: This alarm device, installed on the second floor, may not sense
smoke or CO in the basement. For this reason, one alarm device may not give
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the larm... Problem...
Horn "chirps" about once per minute; Low battery warning.
Voice: "Replace battery in [Location]" every 5 hours
Horn sounds three "chirps" every minute; M LFUNCTION SIGN L. Device is not working
Voice: "Detector error in [Location, example properly, and needs to be replaced.
"Kitchen"], please see manual" repeated every
5 hours; LED has 3 flashes with "chirps".
The light flashes GREEN and the horn sounds 5 END OF LIFE SIGN L. larm needs to be replaced.
"chirps" every minute;
Voice: "Detector error in [Location, example
"Basement"], please see manual." Repeated every
5 hours.
Carbon Monoxide larm ONLY:
CO larm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation.
Silence it.
CO larm sounds frequently even though no high The CO larm may be improperly located. Refer to
levels of CO are revealed in an investigation. "Where to Install This larm" for details.
Smoke larm ONLY:
Smoke larm sounds when no smoke is visible. Unwanted alarm may be caused by non-emergency
source like cooking smoke.
*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see "Regular Maintenance."
If you have questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer ffairs at 1-800-323-9005, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST)
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First lert ® brand products warrants that for a period of seven 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.
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Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection
equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: Smoke larm
installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside bedrooms),
and Heat or Smoke larms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,
kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage
rooms, basements, and attached garages.
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
Battery (DC) operated Smoke larms: Provide protection even when electricity
fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to
install, and do not require professional installation.
C powered Smoke larms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses
smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
C with battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided the
batteries are fresh and correctly installed. C and C/DC units must be installed
by a qualified electrician.
Smoke/CO larms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup
power systems: C powered Smoke/CO larms should only be operated
with true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this larm with most battery-
powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or
"quasi sine wave" inverters will damage the larm. If you are not sure about
your inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.
Smoke larms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke larms should
be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and an audible
alarm horn, and meet the requirements of the mericans With Disabilities ct.
Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
ll these Smoke larms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located,
installed and cared for as described in the user's manual, and if smoke reaches
the larm. If you are unsure which type of Smoke larm to install, refer to
National Fire Protection ssociation (NFP ) Standard 72 (National Fire larm
and Signaling Code) and NFP 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection
ssociation, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, M 02269-9101. Local building
codes may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas of
the home.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This Smoke larm is suitable for use in apartments, condominiums,
townhouses, hospitals, day care facilities, health care facilities, boarding
houses, group homes and dormitories provided a primary fire detection
system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas
like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke larm in common areas
may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
ordinances/regulations.
This Smoke larm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection
systems in places housing many people—like apartment buildings, condo-
miniums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, health care facilities, nursing
homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any kind. It is not a suitable
substitute 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. Depending on the
building codes in your area, this Smoke larm may be used to provide
additional protection in these facilities.
In new construction, most building codes require the use of C or C/DC
powered Smoke larms only. In existing construction, C, C/DC, or DC
powered Smoke larms can be used as specified by local building codes.
Refer to NFP 72 (National Fire larm and Signaling Code) and NFP 101
(Life Safety Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire Department for
® detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as "households".
HUD M P Program
Certain HUD battery powered Smoke larm applications, especially those
that fall under HUD 223(f) M P (Multi-family ccelerated Processing), may
require a 10 Year sealed tamper resistant battery. This alarm does not meet
that requirement. Substitute First lert S 340B.
adequate early warning. Recommended minimum protection is one alarm
device in every sleeping area, every bedroom, and on every level of your home.
Some experts recommend battery powered Smoke and CO larms be used in
conjunction with interconnected C powered Smoke larms. For details, see
" bout Smoke larms" for details.
Smoke/CO larms may not be heard. The alarm horn loudness meets or
exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 feet (3 meters). However, if the
Smoke/CO larm is installed outside the bedroom, it may not wake up a sound
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 open. Even
persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by
distance or closed doors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air condi-
tioner, or other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm
horn. This Smoke/CO larm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired.
The larm 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 imme-
diately. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed, children playing
with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping
gas.
This Smoke/CO larm is not a substitute for life insurance. Though this
Smoke/CO larm warns against increasing CO levels or the presence of smoke,
BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply in any way that they will protect lives.
Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives.
This Smoke/CO larm has a limited life. lthough this Smoke/CO larm and all
of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable
as possible, any of these parts could fail at any time. Therefore, you must test
this device weekly. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating
properly.
This Smoke/CO larm is not foolproof. Like all other electronic devices, this
Smoke/CO larm has limitations. It can only detect smoke or CO that reaches
the sensors. It may not give early warning of the source of smoke or CO is in a
remote part of the home, away from the alarm device.
You should...
Install two new batteries*.
Units under warranty should be returned to
manufacturer for replacement. See "Limited
Warranty" for details.
Immediately replace the larm.
IF YOU RE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO
POISONING, EV CU TE your home and call 911
or the Fire Department. Refer to "If The CO larm
Sounds" for details.
Relocate your larm. If frequent alarms continue,
have home rechecked for potential CO problems.
You may be experiencing an intermittent
CO problem.
Silence larm using manual button; clean the
larm's cover with a soft, clean cloth. If frequent
unwanted alarms continue, relocate your larm.
larm may be too close to a kitchen, cooking
appliance, or steamy bathroom.
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