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UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN PATTERNS
Condition
LED (Red Light)
POWER UP
On continuously with AC
Flash a minute with battery
DURING TESTING
LED flashes approximating
the horn pattern.
LOW OR MISSING
Low battery Latch Pattern
BATTERY
WARNING: When the AC power is Off, if the battery is dead or missing,
the CO Alarm cannot work.
ALARM CONDITION
LED flashes approximating
Single CO Alarm
the horn pattern.
(Stand alone Alarm)
ALARM CONDITION
LED flashes rapidly on the unit(s)
(Interconnected
that triggered the alarm. LEDs
Series of CO Alarms)
on the other Alarms in the series
will not flash
ALARM SILENCE
LED flashes approximating
the horn pattern.
LOW BATTERY
LED flashing approximately
SILENCE
every minute.
ALARM LATCH
Audio Off and LED flashing
2 seconds On, 2 seconds Off
after local alarm unless reset
by Test/Silence button.
LOW BATTERY
LED flashing 4 seconds On,
LATCH
2 seconds Off.
NOTE: Latching features are not active during battery backup mode
operation.
MALFUNCTION
LED flashes 3 times
synchronized with 3 rapid chirps
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR MODEL CO5120PDBN
WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY
Alarm operating
Alarm operating
on AC power
on emergency
battery back-up
During Testing, the display flashes "30, 70, 150, 400" briefly.
During initial power up display flashes "888" briefly.
Levels of CO shown
in ppm if present.
USING THE PEAK CO MEMORY
The CO Memory Feature lets you check the highest level of CO recorded
during an alarm.
To check CO Memory:
1. Press and release the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the dash scrolls
to "MEMORY".
2. Press and hold Test/Silence/Scroll button to display Memory CO level.
To clear CO Memory:
1. Press and release the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the dash scrolls to
"CLEAR MEMORY."
2. Press and hold the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the display shows "CLr."
NOTE: The highest CO level will be saved, even after a power interruption,
until you clear it. DO NOT clear the CO Memory reading if you plan to call
someone to investigate a CO problem! Clear the CO Memory reading only
after the investigator has checked your home.
SMART INTERCONNECT FEATURE
This CO Alarm includes "Smart Interconnect" which enables the Alarm to be
interconnected with other BRK Smoke and CO Alarms. When interconnected
to Smoke Alarms that go into alarm, this CO Alarm will sound the smoke
horn pattern.
Horn
Silent
Horn pattern:
4 beeps, pause,
4 beeps, pause
Horn "chirps"
once a minute
Horn pattern:
4 beeps, pause,
4 beeps, pause,
repeating
Horn pattern:
4 beeps, pause,
repeating on all
CO Alarms
Horn stays quiet
for 4 minutes
Horn is Silent for
up to 8 hours.
Horn is Silent
Horn is Silent
Horn sounds
3 rapid chirps
(chirp-chirp-chirp)
every minute
Low / missing
"Err" Alarm is
battery warning
not operating
properly
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 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
LIVING ROOM
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 — (same as above plus):
• Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.
• For added protection, install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the
home. If you have a basement, install that CO Alarm at the top of the
basement stairs.
• For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
DO NOT locate this CO Alarm:
•
In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty
or greasy areas.
•
Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form
when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens,
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
possible — in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example — it is
recommended the CO Alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning
sources as possible. The placement recommendations are intended to
keep these Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source,
and thus reduce "unwanted" alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a CO
Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these
areas as much as possible.
•
Within 5 feet (1.5 meter) of any cooking appliance.
•
In extremely humid areas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meter)
from a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry
room, utility room or other source of high humidity.
•
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, and garages.
•
In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners,
fresh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from
reaching the sensors.
•
In direct sunlight.
• This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single-family home or
apartment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways,
or basements of multi-family buildings unless working CO Alarms
are also installed in each family living unit. CO Alarms in common
areas may not be heard from inside individual family living units.
• This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete
detection systems in places which house many people, like hotels
or dormitories, unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit.
• DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial
buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, RVs, boats,
or airplanes. This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential
use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential
applications.
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BEDROOM
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
GARAGE
HALL
BASEMENT
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