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1.
Choose a standard UNSWITCHED 120V AC outlet.
2.
Plug Alarm in.
IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS
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
Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon
included with this CO Alarm. On each label write in the phone number
monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO
of your emergency responder (like 911) and a qualified appliance tech-
Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it!
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 THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:
1.
Operate the Test/Silence button.
ACTIVATING THE BATTERY BACK-UP
2.
Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down
the number of your local emergency service here:
Activate the battery back-up by installing one 9 volt battery.
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1.
Push and lift the battery door down to open.
3.
Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or
2.
Install the 9 volt battery
window. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted
(included) inside the
for. Do not re-enter the premises, or move away from the open
battery compartment as
door or window until the emergency services responder has
indicated. Make sure the
arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your CO Alarm
"+" and "–" ends of each
remains in its normal condition.
battery are aligned properly.
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
3.
Ensure battery is securely snapped into terminals by pushing in
technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning
direction of arrow in the diagram.
equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this
equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the
4.
Close the battery door.
equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment
5.
Push and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover until you hear
not inspected by the technician, and consult the manufacturers'
an acknowledge "chirp". The alarm horn will sound 4 beeps, a
instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more
pause, then 4 beeps. The ALARM (RED) light will flash. The alarm
information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that
sequence should last 5-6 seconds. If it does not alarm, make sure
motor vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in an attached
the battery is correctly installed, and test it again.
garage or adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a
qualified appliance technician here:
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.
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DIRECT PLUG ALARM INTO AN OUTLET
"ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR"
If you hear the alarm horn and the red light is flashing, move
This Alarm can be plugged directly into a wall outlet located close to
everyone to a source of fresh air. DO NOT unplug the CO Alarm!
the floor.
1.
Choose a standard UNSWITCHED 120V AC outlet.
2.
Plug Alarm in.
Alarms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of CO
Alarms" for details.
IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS
USING THE SILENCE FEATURES
Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon
• The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will
monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO
not correct a CO problem. Always check your home for a
Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it!
potential problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result
in injury or death.
IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:
• NEVER remove the batteries from your CO Alarm to silence
1.
Operate the Test/Silence button.
the horn. Use the silence feature. Removing the batteries
2.
Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down
removes your protection! See "If Your CO Alarm Sounds" for
the number of your local emergency service here:
details on responding to an alarm.
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The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm's
3.
Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or
alarm horn while you correct the problem—it will not correct a CO prob-
window. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted
lem. While the alarm is silenced it will continue to monitor the air for CO.
for. Do not re-enter the premises, or move away from the open
When CO reaches alarm levels the alarm will sound— repeating horn
door or window until the emergency services responder has
pattern: 4 beeps, a pause, 4 beeps, etc. Press and hold the Test/Silence
arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your CO Alarm
button until the horn is silent. The initial Silence cycle will last approxi-
remains in its normal condition.
mately 4 minutes.
4.
After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a
NOTE: After initial 4-minute Silence cycle, the CO Alarm re-evaluates
24-hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance
present CO levels and responds accordingly. If CO levels remain poten-
technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning
tially dangerous—or start rising higher—the horn will start sounding again.
equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this
equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the
While the detector is silenced:
equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment
If the CO Alarm...
not inspected by the technician, and consult the manufacturers'
Is silent for only 4 minutes,
instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more
then starts sounding loudly—
information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that
4 beeps, pause,
motor vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in an attached
4 beeps, pause
garage or adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a
qualified appliance technician here:
If the CO Alarm...
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Remains silent after you
pressed the Test/Silence
button
"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!
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
Pressing 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
Alarms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of CO
"chirp". Once the low battery warning "chirp" silence feature is activated,
Alarms" for details.
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
USING THE SILENCE FEATURES
soon as possible.
If you cannot silence the low battery warning, replace the
batteries immediately.
• 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
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
in injury or death.
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning
• NEVER remove the batteries from your CO Alarm to silence
"chirp" for up to 2 days. You can silence the End of Life warning "chirp"
the horn. Use the silence feature. Removing the batteries
by pressing the Test/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging
removes your protection! See "If Your CO Alarm Sounds" for
that the End of Life silence feature has been activated.
details on responding to an alarm.
After approximately 2 days, the End of Life "chirp" will resume.
The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm's
alarm horn while you correct the problem—it will not correct 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
This means...
CO levels are still potentially
dangerous.
This means...
CO levels are dropping.
batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell MN1604, Energizer
522, and Ultralife U9VL-J-P. These replacement batteries are commonly
available at local retail stores.
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
•
Always use the exact batteries specified by this User's Manual.
DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. Clean the battery contacts
WEEKLY TESTING
and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Install
batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
Press the Test/Silence button on the Alarm cover until alarm sounds.
•
Please dispose of or recycle used batteries properly, following
During testing, you will hear a loud alarm sequence – 4 beeps, pause,
any local regulations. Consult your local waste management
4 beeps, pause.
authority or recycling organization to find an electronics
The alarm sequence should last 5-6 seconds. If it does not alarm, make
recycling facility in your area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES
sure the unit is fully plugged into an unswitched outlet. If the unit still
IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.
does not alarm, replace it immediately.
To Replace The Battery:
1.
Open the battery compartment.
•
If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.
2.
Use the thumb guide to remove the old battery.
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for
3.
Insert the new battery, making sure it snaps completely into the
replacement. See "Limited Warranty" at the end of this manual.
battery compartment and cannot be shaken loose.
4.
Close the battery compartment, then test the battery back-up by
•
DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding.
pressing the Test/Silence button.
Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing.
5.
Plug the CO Alarm back into the outlet.
When testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
•
NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent
damage and voids your warranty.
•
Keep battery out of reach of children. In the event a battery
is swallowed, immediately contact your poison control center,
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
your physician, or the National Battery Ingestion hotline at
202-625-3333 as serious injury may occur.
To keep the CO Alarm working properly:
•
DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on
•
Test it every week as described in "Weekly Testing."
or near the CO Alarm. DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm. Doing
•
Vacuum the CO Alarm cover at least once a month, using the soft
so may cause permanent damage.
brush attachment. Never use water, cleaners, or solvents, since
they may damage the unit. Test the Alarm again after vacuuming.
•
Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals and other contaminants
•
Replace the battery immediately when you hear the "Low Battery
can affect the sensor. When using any of these materials near the
Warning".
CO Alarm, make sure the room is well ventilated.
The Low (or Missing) Battery Warning: The horn will "chirp" once a
•
minute.
If your home is being fumigated, unplug the unit temporarily and
put it where it will not be exposed to chemicals or fumes. When
REPLACING THE BATTERY
fumigation is complete and all traces of fumes clear, plug the unit
back in and retest it.
Choosing a Replacement Battery:
This CO Alarm requires one standard 9 volt battery. The following
batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell MN1604, Energizer
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
522, and Ultralife U9VL-J-P. These replacement batteries are commonly
available at local retail stores.
WHAT IS CO?
CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels
•
Always use the exact batteries specified by this User's Manual.
do not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical
DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. Clean the battery contacts
appliances typically do not produce CO.
and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Install
These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline,
batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
kerosene, and propane.
•
Please dispose of or recycle used batteries properly, following
Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly
any local regulations. Consult your local waste management
maintained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise
authority or recycling organization to find an electronics
quickly. CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient.
recycling facility in your area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES
"Air-tight" homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other
IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.
weatherproofing can "trap" CO inside.
To Replace The Battery:
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
1.
Open the battery compartment.
These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be
2.
Use the thumb guide to remove the old battery.
discussed with ALL household members.
3.
Insert the new battery, making sure it snaps completely into the
Mild Exposure:
battery compartment and cannot be shaken loose.
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue ("flu-like" symptoms).
4.
Close the battery compartment, then test the battery back-up by
Medium Exposure:
pressing the Test/Silence button.
Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
5.
Plug the CO Alarm back into the outlet.
Extreme Exposure:
Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure. Exposure to
carbon monoxide can cause brain damage, death.
•
Keep battery out of reach of children. In the event a battery
is swallowed, immediately contact your poison control center,
your physician, or the National Battery Ingestion hotline at
Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others, including
202-625-3333 as serious injury may occur.
people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies,
•
DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on
pregnant mothers, or elderly people can be more quickly and
or near the CO Alarm. DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm. Doing
severely affected by CO. Members of sensitive populations should
so may cause permanent damage.
consult their doctors for advice on taking additional precautions.
FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM
•
Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals and other contaminants
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it
can affect the sensor. When using any of these materials near the
difficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of
CO Alarm, make sure the room is well ventilated.
the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO:
•
If your home is being fumigated, unplug the unit temporarily and
•
House well ventilated before the investigator arrives.
put it where it will not be exposed to chemicals or fumes. When
•
Problem caused by "backdrafting."
fumigation is complete and all traces of fumes clear, plug the unit
•
Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances.
back in and retest it.
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
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
call.
WHAT IS CO?
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY?
CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels
A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and
do not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical
sounds a loud alarm before carbon monoxide levels become threatening
appliances typically do not produce CO.
for average, healthy adults.
These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline,
A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home
kerosene, and propane.
appliances.
Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly
To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
maintained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise
•
Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves,
quickly. CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient.
and nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for
"Air-tight" homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other
rust and corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can
weatherproofing can "trap" CO inside.
prevent proper air movement and cause backdrafting. Never "cap"
or cover a chimney in any way that would block air flow.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
•
Test and maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually. Many
These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be
local gas or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance
discussed with ALL household members.
inspections for a nominal fee.
Mild Exposure:
•
Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances.
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue ("flu-like" symptoms).
Check appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the
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