If The Smoke Alarm Sounds; Using The Silence Features; Weekly Testing; Regular Maintenance - First Alert SCO7 User Manual

IF THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS

RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
• 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 remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke/CO Alarm
to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.).
Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke, and
removes 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.
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.

USING THE SILENCE FEATURES

Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm. Removing the
batteries disables the alarm and removes your protection.
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.
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several
minutes. You can silence this Smoke/CO Alarm two ways:
1. Manually: Press the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover for at least 3-5
seconds.
2. Using Your Remote Control: Standing no further than 20 feet (6 meters)
away from the Alarm, aim your IR remote at the Alarm and press the
CHANNEL or VOLUME button for at least 3-5 seconds.
After the Test/Silence or remote control button is released, the Alarm Voice will
say "Horn silenced, detector active." The Red LED blinks during the silence
mode.
If the Alarm does not respond to your remote control, there may be an
obstruction between you and the Alarm, you may be standing too far
away, or your remote control may not be compatible.
When the Smoke Alarm is Silenced
The Smoke Alarm will remain silent
for up to 15 minutes, then return to
normal operation.
If the smoke has not cleared–or con-
tinues to increase–the device will go
back into alarm.
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning "chirp" for
up to 8 hours. You can silence the low battery warning "chirp" two ways:
1. Manually: Press the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
2. Using Your Remote Control: Standing no further than 20 feet (6 meters)
away from the Smoke/CO Alarm, aim your IR remote at the Alarm and
press the CHANNEL or VOLUME button for at least 3-5 seconds.
Once the low battery warning "chirp" silence feature is activated, the unit
continues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the
low battery "chirp" will resume. Replace the batteries as soon as possible;
this unit will not operate without battery power!
To deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button or use your remote
control again. The unit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will
resume (LED flashes and unit sounds "chirp" once a minute).
When the CO Alarm is Silenced
The CO alarm will remain silent for
up to 4 minutes.
After 4 minutes, if CO levels remain
potentially dangerous the horn will
start sounding again.

WEEKLY TESTING

• NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might
accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The
built-in test switch accurately tests the unit's operation as required
by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). If you choose to use an
aerosol smoke product to test the Alarm, be certain to use one that
has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards,
and use it only as directed. Use of non-UL Listed products or
improper use of UL Listed products may affect the Alarm's
sensitivity, and may void your warranty. NEVER use vehicle exhaust!
Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.
• DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding.
Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When
testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
Smoke/CO Alarm.
You can test this Smoke/CO Alarm two ways:
1. Manually: Press and hold the Test/Silence button on the
Alarm cover until Alarm Voice says "Testing" (typically
3-5 seconds).
2. Using Your Remote Control: Standing no further than
20 feet (6 meters) away from the Smoke/CO Alarm, aim
your IR remote at the Alarm and press the CHANNEL or
VOLUME button until Alarm Voice says "Testing".
If the Alarm does not respond to your remote control,
there may be an obstruction between you and the Alarm, you may be
standing too far away, or your remote control may not be compatible.
During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:
• The Alarm Voice will say "Testing." The Horn will sound 3 beeps,
pause, 3 beeps. The Alarm Voice will say "Warning, evacuate smoke in
[Location, example: "Kitchen"]. Evacuate." The Power/Smoke LED
flashes Red and the CO LED will be Off.
• Next the Horn will sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. The Alarm Voice
will say "Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:
"Kitchen"]. Evacuate." The Power/Smoke LED will be Off and the CO
LED flashes Red.
If the unit does not alarm, make sure the batteries are correctly installed, and
test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

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.
Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not
operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries
since they may not provide a constant charge.
• Test it at least once a week.
• Clean the Smoke/CO Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
outside of the Smoke/CO Alarm using your household vacuum's soft
brush attachment. A can of clean compresssed air (sold at computer or
office supply stores) may also be used. Follow manufacturer instructions
for use. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents
since they may damage the unit.
• If the Smoke/CO Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust
and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace
the unit immediately.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See "Where This
Alarm Should Not Be Installed" for details.
Choosing a replacement battery:
Your Smoke/CO Alarm requires two standard AA batteries. The following
batteries are acceptable as replacements: Eveready Energizer E91. These
batteries are available at many local retail stores.
Actual battery service life depends on the Smoke/CO Alarm and the environ-
ment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable
replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer's suggest-
ed battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts
"chirping" (the "low battery warning").
To replace the batteries (without removing
Alarm from the ceiling or wall):
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Press tabs A and B as shown in the diagram
and remove each battery.
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure they
snap completely into the battery compartment.
Match the terminals on the ends of the
batteries with the terminals on the unit.
4. Close the battery compartment, and then test
the unit by pressing the Test/Silence button or
by using your remote control.
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1
2
B
A