First Alert CO606 User Manual

120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH
BATTERY BACK-UP AND SILENCE FEATURE
~
120V AC ,
60 Hz, 0.09A
M08-0206-008 S 01/14 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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06/19 • Printed in Mexico • M08-0206-008_WEB
INTRODUCTION
BASIC 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 Alarm will only indicate the presence 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
correct a CO problem. Always check your home for a potential
problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or
death.
• 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 Your CO Alarm Sounds" for more information. Failure to
do so can result 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 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 con-
centrations 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 Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
USER'S MANUAL
Model
CO606
CONFORMS TO
UL STD 2034
provide 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.
FCC Compliance

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR DURING INSTALLATION
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS (AC POWER):
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
HORN: Silent
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously
radio communications.
WHEN YOU TEST THE CO ALARM:
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference HORN: Sounds loudly - 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: The LED flashes with the same pattern as
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
the horn.
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
DURING A POWER FAILURE (IN BATTERY BACK-UP):
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
HORN: Silent
of the receiver.
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes once a minute.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly
WHEN THE ELECTRICITY COMES BACK ON AFTER A POWER FAILURE:
approved by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user's
HORN: Silent
authority to operate the equipment.
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
IF BATTERY BECOMES LOW OR IS MISSING:
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
HORN: Chirps once a minute
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously if AC is present or
flashes coincident with the horn-chirp if AC is not present.
HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS
IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY (MALFUNCTION
SIGNAL):
GENERAL INFORMATION
HORN: 3 chirps every minute
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes three times with the horn.
Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round. CO problems can
IF THE CO ALARM HAS REACHED ITS END OF LIFE:
occur any time during the year, and this Alarm can only alert you if
it is plugged in and receiving power.
HORN: 5 chirps every minute
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: 5 flashes approximately once a minute.
This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard, unswitched 120V AC
wall outlet. It is not intended for use in extension cords, power strips, or
outlets controlled by a switch or dimmer. These may not provide contin-
WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR IF CO IS DETECTED
uous power to the unit. When fully powered, the unit samples the air
and takes a new reading about every second. A microchip inside the
ALARM LEVELS OF CO ARE DETECTED:
unit stores each reading, and remembers the levels of CO it has been
HORN: Sounds loudly - 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause.
exposed to over time. The Alarm sounds when it has been exposed to
This sequence repeats for as long as the unit is in alarm.
a "critical" level of CO (measured in parts per million or "ppm") within
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: The LED flashes with the same pattern as
a specified time (measured in minutes). This CO Alarm features a
the horn.
permanently installed sensor, an indicator light, and an 85dB alarm horn.
It also has a Silence Feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn.
IF YOU SILENCE THE ALARM:
HORN: Silent for about 4 minutes
MALFUNCTION WARNING
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes rapidly
This unit performs self-diagnostic tests. If the Alarm malfunctions, it
Note: After 4 minutes, if CO levels drop below alarm levels, the unit
should be replaced immediately. See "IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT
will remain silent and return to normal operation.
OPERATING PROPERLY" for more information.
If CO presence still indicates a potentially dangerous situation, the
horn will sound again.
THE PARTS OF YOUR CO ALARM
IF THE CO LEVELS RETURN TO NORMAL:
HORN: Silent
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously
INSTALLATION
WHERE 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
5
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.
BEDROOM
HALL
LIVING ROOM
BASEMENT
REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS
In a Single-level Home:
• Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping
area.
• For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
In a Multi-level Home:
1 & 2
1 Open door (in back)
2 Battery Compartment
(in back)
3
3 Test/Silence Button
4 POWER/ALARM Light
(Red)
5 (Behind Cover) Alarm
Horn: 85 dB audible
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and unit malfunction
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