First Alert 4120 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL
• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See "How
Smoke & Carbon
To Install This Smoke/CO Alarm" for details. Do not connect
it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting
Monoxide Alarm
anything else to this unit may damage it or prevent it from
operating properly.
• The battery compartment resists closing unless a battery is
AC Powered Smoke &
installed. This warns you the unit will not operate under DC
Carbon Monoxide Alarm power without a battery.
with Battery Back-up, • Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding.
It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn
Silence Feature and
at close range may harm your hearing.
Latching Alarm
• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the
sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly.
Model SC9120B
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Input: 120V AC , 60 Hz, 0.09A

INSTALLATION

WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
Minimum coverage for Smoke Alarms, as recommended by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is one Smoke Alarm on
every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom (See
"Regulatory Information For Smoke Alarms" for details on the NFPA rec-
ommendations).
For CO Alarms, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recom-
mends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each sep-
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE arate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added
This user's manual contains important information about your Alarm's
protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and
operation. If you are installing the Alarm for use by others, you must leave on every level of your home.
this manual — or a copy of it — with the end user.
In general, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
Printed in Mexico Alarms:
Model SC9120B
M08-0094-000 K1 09/04
• On every level of your home, including finished attics and base-
ments.
INTRODUCTION
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly
Thank you for choosing BRK Brands, Inc. for your Smoke and Carbon or completely closed.
Monoxide Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke &
• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple
CO Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a fire or Carbon
sleeping areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet
Monoxide. Key features include:
(12 meters) long, install a unit at each end.
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Combination Alarm. One alarm protects
• At the top of first-to-second floor stairs.
against two deadly household threats.
Intelligent Sensing Technology designed to help reduce unwanted or • At the bottom of the basement stairs.
nuisance alarms.
• For additional coverage, install Alarms in all rooms, halls, and stor-
Smart Interconnect can be interconnected to BRK Smoke Alarms. One
age areas, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F and
interconnect wire carries both smoke and CO alarm signals.
100˚ F (4˚ C and 38˚ C).
Single Button Test/Silence eliminates confusion. Depending on what
mode the alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions
Recommended Placement
such as testing the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm when
in silence and clearing the Latching feature.
Latching Alarm Indicator easily identifies initiating alarm even after the
alarm condition has subsided.
Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation
and a new mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide
rotation range to allow for perfect alignment.
Dust Cover is included to keep the alarm clean during construction.
Easy Installation/Maintenance features include a large opening in
the mounting bracket for easy access to wiring. A battery pull tab that
keeps the battery fresh until the home is occupied. A Side Load Battery
Drawer allows for easy battery replacement without removing the alarm
from the ceiling or wall.
Improved UV Resistance keeps the alarm from discoloring over time.
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Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 In new construction AC and AC/DC smoke alarms MUST
• www.brkelectronics.com • www.firstalert.com be interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations.
All BRK ® and First Alert ® Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory
• When installing on the wall, the top edge of Smoke Alarms should
requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles
be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from
of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are
the wall/ceiling line.
produced in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photo- • When installing on the ceiling, place the alarm as close to the
electric technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be center as possible.
produced in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume
• In either case, install at least 4 inches (102 mm) from where the wall
combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these
and ceiling meet. See "Avoiding Dead Air Spaces" for more informa-
fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in
tion.
the kitchen.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced keep carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the Alarm.
in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for
Installing Smoke/CO Alarms in Mobile Homes
hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include
cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
For minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each
sleeping area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room.
level and in every bedroom of your home.
Many older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little
or no insulation. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are
unsure of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
inside walls only.
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters
WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;
Do NOT locate this Smoke/CO Alarm:
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload elec-
trical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys
• In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished
grease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove
attics. Avoid extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles,
• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles
away from flammable materials; 8) Don't let rubbish accumulate.
form when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately
kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet
if they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot
(6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace,
alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every
water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot
floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or
(6 meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller
other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are
homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke/CO Alarm be
blocked.
placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The
placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce
"unwanted" alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke/CO
• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these
operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. areas as much as possible.
Pay special attention to these items.
• Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. In air streams
• This Smoke/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family
near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the smoke
residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
sensor and cause unwanted alarms.
• In extremely humid areas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet
• This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two
(3 meters) from a shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher,
separate alarms. The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire
laundry room, utility room, or other source of high humidity.
or any other gas. It will only indicate the presence of carbon
• In direct sunlight.
monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
present in other areas. The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the
• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air
presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The Smoke Alarm
may prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.
is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.
• In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than
100˚ F (38˚C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces,
unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches,
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area
and garages.
where the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed before removing it from
the mounting bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may • In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sens-
result in serious electrical shock, injury or death. ing chamber.
• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights.
Electrical "noise" can interfere with the sensor.
• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is
recommended that you install special units which use devices
• In "dead air" spaces. See "Avoiding Dead Air Spaces".
like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.
• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes
AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES
in your area; Article 760 of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, NFPA
101; ICC; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC "Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke/CO
Alarm. To avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations
(CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply.
below.
Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed elec-
trician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury
On ceilings, install Smoke/CO Alarms as close to the center of the
or property damage.
ceiling as possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke/CO Alarm
• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120V AC pure sine at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner.
wave 60 Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of
by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure
Smoke/CO Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and
to connect this unit to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from
12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line.
providing constant protection. Unit may be connected to an arc
fault circuit interrupter.
On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first Smoke/CO
• This Smoke/CO Alarm must have AC or battery power to Alarm within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured hor-
operate. If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing, izontally. Additional Smoke/CO Alarms may be required depending on
the alarm cannot operate. the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for details
on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings.
• Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to
stop an unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and
remove your protection. In the case of a true unwanted
alarm, use the Silence Feature (if equipped), open a window
or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset
automatically when it returns to normal operation. Never
remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an
unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead
open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The
alarm will reset automatically.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION
This unit is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction
box up to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall. Read
"Where to Install This Alarm" and "Where This Alarm Should Not Be
Installed " before you begin installation. If a junction box is not already
in place, install one using standard #12 or #14 gauge copper wire.
• Make sure the alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power.
Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the
same circuit, power from a generator or solar power, light dim-
mer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting.
Excessively noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm.
Find the pair of self-adhesive labels included with this Smoke/CO Alarm.
• On each label write in the phone number of your emergency
responder (like 911) and a qualified appliance technician.
• Place one label near the Smoke/CO Alarm, and the other label in
the "fresh air" location you plan to go if the alarm sounds.
NOTE: A qualified appliance technician is defined as "a person, firm,
corporation, or company that either in person or through a representa-
tive, is engaged in and responsible for the installation, testing, servicing,
or replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment,
combustion appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other
decorative combustion equipment."
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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM
Tools you will need: Standard Flathead screwdriver.
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you
SMOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS
will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning
installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result
KEY:
in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
SMOKE ALARMS
To install this unit:
SMOKE ALARM WITH 1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base. Position the screw
SILENCE FEATURE
slots on the mounting bracket over the screws in the junction box.
Tighten the screws.
CO ALARMS
BOTH, OR COMBINATION
SMOKE/CO ALARMS
Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the
Suggested locations are based on power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a
NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72
non-functioning Alarm.
for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for
Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always 2. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to the AC power.
refer to national and local codes
before beginning any installation.
STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY:
• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral
wire in the junction box.
• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire
in the junction box.
• Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box. It is used for
interconnect only.
INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONLY:
Strip off about 1/2" of the plastic coating on the orange
interconnect wire on the power connector.
• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral
wire (usually white) in the junction box.
• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire
(usually black) in the junction box.
• Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the inter-
connect wire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are
interconnecting. Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the
junction box to the orange interconnect wire. Never cross hot
and neutral wires between interconnected Alarms.
3. Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke/CO Alarm.
4. Position the base of the Smoke/CO Alarm over the mounting bracket
and turn. The Alarm will remain secure over a wide rotation range to
allow for perfect alignment. When wall mounting, this will allow fine-
tuning on the positioning to compensate for out of aligned wall studs
and to keep the wording level. The Alarm can be positioned over the
bracket every 120°. Rotate the Alarm until aligned properly.
5. Check all connections.
STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY:
• If you are only installing one unit, restore power to the junction box.
INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONLY:
• If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke/CO Alarms, repeat
Step 1-5 for each Smoke/CO Alarm in the series. When you are
finished, restore power to the junction box.
The optional locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized
removal of the battery or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the
locks in single-family households where unauthorized battery or alarm
removal is not a concern.
These Smoke/CO Alarms have two separate locking features: one locks
the battery compartment, and the other locks 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 or utility knife
• Standard/Flathead screwdriver.
Both locking features use locking pins, molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife, remove one or both pins, depending on
which locking features you use.
THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT LOCK
TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT:
Do not lock the battery compartment until you have activated the battery
and tested the battery back-up.
1. Activate the battery back-up by removing
the "Pull to Activate Battery Back-Up"
tab. Push and hold the test button on the
Smoke/CO Alarm's cover until the alarm
sounds: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause,
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
If the unit does not alarm during
testing, DO NOT lock the battery
compartment! Install a new bat-
tery and test again. If it still does
not alarm, replace the Smoke/CO
Alarm immediately.
2. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility
knife, detach one locking pin from
the mounting bracket.
3. Push the locking pin
through the black dot on
the label on the back of
the Smoke/CO Alarm.
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INSTALLATION, Continued
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not restore power until all
Alarms are completely installed. Restoring power before installation
is complete may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
6. Make sure the Smoke/CO Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal
operation, the green indicator light will shine continuously. If the green
power indicator light does not light, TURN OFF POWER TO THE
JUNCTION BOX and recheck all connections. If all connections are
correct and the green power indicator still does not light when you
restore the power, the unit should be replaced immediately.
7. ACTIVATING THE BATTERY BACK-UP
Activate the battery back-up by removing the "Pull to Activate
Battery Back-Up" tab. You do not need to open the battery
compartment and reposition the battery during installation. DO NOT
remove the battery activation tab until AC power is turned on to
conserve battery power.
8. Single Station Alarms: Test each Alarm. Press and hold the
Test/Silence button until you hear the acknowledge "chirp" or the
unit alarms.
Interconnected Alarms: Press and hold the Test/Silence button
until the unit alarms. All interconnected Alarms should sound. The
other Alarms sounding only tests the interconnect signal between
Alarms. It does not test each Alarm's operation. You must test each
PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM
Alarm individually to check if the Alarm is functioning properly.
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1 Mounting Bracket
2 Mounting Slot and Screw* If any unit in the series does not alarm during testing, TURN OFF POWER,
REMOVE BATTERIES, and recheck connections. If it does not alarm when
3 Locking Pins (break out of
2 you restore power, replace it immediately.
bracket)
4 Hot (Black) AC Wire SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED ALARMS
5 Neutral (White) AC Wire
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• Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage
6 Interconnect Wire (Orange)
the units and cause them to malfunction, removing your
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protection.
7 Lever to Open Battery
Compartment • AC and AC/DC Smoke/CO Alarms can be interconnected.
Under AC power, all units will alarm when one senses smoke
8 Swing-Out Battery
or CO. When power is interrupted, only the AC/DC units in
Compartment
the series will continue to send and receive signals. AC
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9 Quick-Connect Power powered Smoke/CO Alarms will not operate. See "Smart
Interconnect" Feature.
Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of a Smoke/CO prob-
*Not Included
lem than stand-alone units, especially if the problem starts in a remote
area of the dwelling. If any unit in the series senses Smoke/CO, all units
will alarm. To determine which Smoke/CO Alarm initiated an alarm, refer
to the table.
During an Alarm:
On Initiating Alarm(s) – Red LED(s) flashes (flash) rapidly
On All Other Alarms – Red LED is Off
After an Alarm (Latching):
On Initiating Alarm(s) – Green LED(s) On, Red LED(s) flash once every 5 seconds
On All Other Alarms – Green LED(s) On, Red LED(s) is Off
Compatible Interconnected Units
Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all
households will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the
series. Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible
units and all requirements are met. This unit is designed to be compatible
with: BRK Electronics ® Smoke Alarm Models 9120, 9120B, SC9120B,
7010, 7010B, 4120, 4120B, 4120SB, 4919, 2002RAC, 100S, 5919,
5919TH; BRK Electronics ® Heat Alarm Models HD6135F, HD6135FB;
BRK Electronics ® CO Alarm Models CO5120BN, CO5120PDBN;
Smoke/CO Alarm Model SC6120B; and First Alert
SA4120, SA4120B, SA4121B, SA4919B, SA100B.
Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:
• A maximum of 18 compatible BRK Electronics
Alarms may be interconnected. No more than 12 of the 18 can be
Smoke Alarms per NFPA 72.
• The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units.
• The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less than
1000 feet (300 meters). The interconnect wire should be Type 18
gauge AWM or larger, rated at least 300V. If an interconnect wire is
not already part of your household wiring, you will need to install
one. This type of wire is commonly available at Hardware and
Electrical Supply stores.
• All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and Article 760
of the National Electrical Code. Refer to NFPA, Chapter 2 and/or
your local building code for further connection requirements.
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A. Unswitched 120VAC B. To Additional Alarms,
60 Hz source
1. Smoke/CO Alarm 4. Wire Nut
2. Ceiling or Wall 5. Junction Box
3. Power Connector 6. Neutral Wire (White)
USING THE OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES
Battery Drawer Lock
Locking Pin
Mounting Bracket Lock
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT:
Once the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed, you must disconnect it from the AC
power before unlocking the battery compartment.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the
Smoke/CO Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting
bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical
shock, injury or death.
1. Remove the Smoke/CO Alarm from the mounting bracket. If the unit is
locked to the bracket, see the section "To Deactivate the Locking
Feature."
2. Disconnect the power connector by gently prying it away from the back
of the Smoke/CO Alarm.
3. Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head of
the locking pin, and gently pry it out of the bat-
tery compartment lock. (If you plan to re-lock
the battery compartment, save the locking pin.)
4. To re-lock the battery compartment, close the
battery door and reinsert the locking pin in the
lock.
5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of the Smoke/CO Alarm,
reattach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting bracket, and restore the
power.
When replacing the battery, always test the Smoke/CO Alarm before
re-locking the battery compartment.
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HOW YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM WORKS
THE COVER OF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM
1. Test/Silence Button: Press
and hold to activate test,
or to silence the alarm.
2. POWER Light (GREEN)/
SMOKE ALARM Light (RED)
3. CO ALARM Light (RED)
4. Battery Drawer
5. (Behind the Cover) Alarm
Horn: 85dB audible alarm
for test, alarm, and unit
malfunction warning.
UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT
AND HORN PATTERNS
Condition LED (Red or Green Horn
Lights)
POWER UP Green LED Horn remains silent
flashes ON
once, then
shines continuously
DURING TESTING Smoke & CO Horn pattern:
Red LEDs flash (Smoke) 3
once every beeps, pause,
second during 3 beeps,
their respective pause; (CO) 4
repetitive horn beeps, pause, 4
patterns beeps, pause
LOW OR MISSING Green LED Horn "chirps"
BATTERY flashes about once a
(with horn) minute
ALARM CONDITION Smoke or CO Horn pattern:
Interconnected Series
Red LED flash- (CO) 4 beeps,
of Smoke/CO Alarms es rapidly on pause, 4 beeps,
the unit that pause repeating
triggered the alarm. on all CO Alarms and
"Smart Interconnect"
LEDs on the Alarms;
other alarms in (Smoke) 3 beeps,
an interconnected pause, 3 beeps, pause
series will not flash. repeating on all
Smoke, Heat, and
"Smart Interconnect"
Alarms
IN ALARM SILENCE Red Smoke or CO Horn remains silent:
MODE LED flashes CO for 4 minutes;
once every Smoke for up
second on to 15 minutes.
initiating unit Horn will sound
if Smoke or CO
levels increase.
"LATCHING" ALARM Red Smoke Horn remains silent
INDICATOR and/or CO LED
flashes once
every 5 seconds
MALFUNCTION Green LED flashes 3 Horn sounds 3
times synchro- consecutive
nized with 3 rapid chirps
® Smoke Alarm Models rapid chirps every minute
® Smoke, Heat or CO IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS
WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM
Type of Alarm What You See and Hear
Carbon Monoxide CO Light:
(CO) Flashing RED
Horn: 4 beeps,
pause, 4 beeps,
pause
Smoke Smoke Light:
Flashing RED
Horn: 3 beeps,
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pause
WHAT TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED
"ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR"
If you hear the alarm horn sound 4 beeps, pause,
Maximum = 18 Alarms
4 beeps, pause, and the RED CO light is flashing,
move everyone to a source of fresh air.
7. Interconnect Wire
(Orange)
8. Hot Wire (Black)
Using the Optional Locking Features (Continued)
THE MOUNTING BRACKET LOCK
TO ACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK:
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from the mounting
bracket.
2. Insert the locking pin into the lock located on the base as shown in
the diagram.
3. When you attach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting bracket, the
locking pin's head will fit into a notch on the bracket.
TO DEACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area
where the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed before removing it from the
mounting bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may result in
serious electrical shock, injury or death.
Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or
AC/DC Smoke/CO Alarm. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit
breaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery from Smoke/CO
Alarms with battery back-up. Finally, press and hold the test button.
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the mounting bracket pin and
the mounting bracket.
2. Pry the Smoke/CO Alarm away from the bracket by turning both the
screwdriver and the Smoke/CO Alarm counterclockwise (left) at the
same time.
TO PERMANENTLY REMOVE
THE BRACKET LOCK:
Insert the flathead screwdriver
between the locking pin and the
lock, and pry the pin out of the
lock.
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WHAT TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED, Continued
Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon
monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO
Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it!
IF THE CO ALARM 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:
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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 Smoke/CO Alarm remains in
its normal condition.
4. After following steps 1-3, if your Smoke/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 equip-
ment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equip-
ment. 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 informa-
tion 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:
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WHAT TO DO IF SMOKE IS DETECTED
If you hear the alarm horn sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps,
pause and the RED SMOKE light is flashing, smoke has
been detected. Evacuate everyone from the building.
• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning
you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your
immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the
alarm may result in injury or death.
• Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm.
Disconnecting the power disables the Alarm so it cannot
sense smoke. This will remove your protection. Instead, open
a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The Alarm will
reset automatically.
• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
• ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the
power connector from the unit when the power is on may result
in electrical shock, serious injury or death.
When an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm, the
alarm indicator light on the unit(s) that initiated the alarm will blink rapid-
ly. It will remain OFF on any remaining units.
If the unit alarms, get everyone out of the dwelling immediately.
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a
fire—cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace, for example—open a
nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit. Use the
Silence Feature to silence the Alarm. This will silence the alarm, and
once the smoke clears the unit will reset itself automatically.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
• Don't panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
• 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.
If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don't open a hot door. Keep doors
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 do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
Give your address, then your name.
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
Alarms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of
Smoke/CO Alarms" for details.
"SMART INTERCONNECT" FEATURE
This Alarm includes "Smart Interconnect" which enables the Alarm to be
interconnected with other BRK Smoke, Heat, and "Smart Interconnect"
CO Alarms. When smoke is detected, all Alarms will sound the smoke
horn pattern. When CO is detected, "Smart Interconnect" Alarms will
sound the CO horn pattern. Alarms that do not have the "Smart
Interconnect" Feature will remain silent during a CO alarm.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
NEVER disconnect the power to your Smoke/CO Alarm to silence the
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horn—use the Silence Feature. Disconnecting the Smoke/CO Alarm
removes your protection! If the unit will not silence or if it stays in
silence mode continuously, it should be replaced immediately.
• The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn
while you identify and correct the problem. Do not use the Silence
Feature in emergency situations. It will not correct a CO problem
or extinguish a fire.
• To use the Silence Feature, press the Test/Silence button until you
hear the acknowledge "chirp" or until the horn is silent.
• If the Test/Silence button is pressed while the Smoke/CO Alarm is
in the silence mode, the alarm will start sounding again.
To silence Alarms in an interconnected series:
To silence an interconnected series of Smoke/CO Alarms, you must
press the Test/Silence button on the initiating alarm (The unit with the
flashing red light; the red light will be off on all other Alarms.). If you
press the Test/Silence on any other Alarm, it will only silence that unit,
not the whole interconnected series.
WHEN THE SMOKE ALARM IS SILENCED...
The Smoke Alarm will remain silent for up to 15 minutes and then return
to normal operation. If the smoke has not cleared within the silence peri-
od or if smoke increases to a critical level during the silence period, the
unit will go back into alarm.
Use the Silence Feature only if you are certain of the source of
smoke. If you are not certain of the source or a fire starts while
you are clearing smoke, evacuate the house immediately. Not
responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death.
WHEN THE CO ALARM IS SILENCED...
The CO Alarm will remain silent for 4 minutes. While the Alarm is
silenced, it will continue to monitor the air for CO. After 4 minutes, if CO
levels remain potentially dangerous the horn will start sounding again.
The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the Alarm horn. It
will not correct a CO problem.
LOW BATTERY SILENCE FEATURE
This Silence Feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning
"chirp" for up to 8 hours if AC power is present. Press the Test/Silence
button on the Alarm cover until you hear the acknowledge "chirp".
Once the low battery warning "chirp" silence feature is activated, the
unit continues to flash the green light once a minute for 8 hours. After 8
hours, the low battery "chirp" will resume. The Alarm will continue to
operate as long as AC power is supplied. However, replace the battery as
soon as possible, to maintain protection in event of a power outage.
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