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POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME

RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS, Continued

Fuel-burning appliances like: portable

More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:

heater, gas or wood burning fireplace,

•

On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.

gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas

clothes dryer.

•

Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly

Damaged or insufficient venting:

or completely closed.

•

In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple

corroded or disconnected water heater

sleeping areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet

vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue,

or cracked heat exchanger, blocked or

long (12 meters), install a unit at each end.

clogged chimney opening.

•

At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom of

the basement stairway.

Improper use of appliance/device:

operating a barbecue grill or vehicle

in an enclosed area (like a garage or

Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to

screened porch).

state and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department

Transient CO Problems: "transient" or on-again-off-again CO problems

for current requirements in your area. It is recommended AC or AC/

can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.

DC units be interconnected for added protection.

The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:

1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by

outdoor conditions such as:

• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds.

Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended

periods between cycles).

• Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust

fans.

• Several appliances running at the same time competing for

limited fresh air.

• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers,

furnaces, or water heaters.

• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can

amplify the above situations.

2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven,

fireplace).

3. Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the

ground.

AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station

4. Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.

Smoke Alarms 217.

These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your

home. Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to

NFPA 72 Chapter 29

recreate during a CO investigation.

"For your information, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code,

NFPA 72, reads as follows:"

29.5.1* Required Detection.

HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM

29.5.1.1* Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards

CO POISONING?

for a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station

smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:

A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air

(1)*In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms

and sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become

threatening for average, healthy adults.

(2)* Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft

(6.4 m) of any door to a sleeping room, with the distance measured

A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home

along a path of travel

appliances.

(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements

To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:

(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small

• Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris,

facility), including basements and excluding crawl spaces and

leaves, and nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional

unfinished attics

check for rust and corrosion, cracks, or separations. These

(5)*In the living area(s) of a guest suite

conditions can prevent proper air movement and cause

(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy (small

backdrafting. Never "cap" or cover a chimney in any way that

facility)

would block air flow.

• Test and maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually. Many

(Reprinted with permission from NFPA 72

local gas or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance

Quincy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is not the complete and

inspections for a nominal fee.

official position of the National Fire Protection Association, on the

• Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances.

referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its

Check appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the

entirety), (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

flame on the burner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue.

registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Inc.,

A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely

Quincy, MA 02269).

and CO may be present. Keep the blower door on the furnace

closed. Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel-

California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)

burning appliances. Make sure appliances are vented to the

Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire

outside. Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on

detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows:

screen porches.

A Smoke Alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity,

• Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft

but outside bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms,

hood on an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks

dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace

on furnace heat exchangers.

rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached

garages.

• Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.

• Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO

is escaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening

windows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.

ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS

In addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read

Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when

this manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to

electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed.

do if your CO Alarm sounds.

Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.

AC powered Smoke Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit

senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.

REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR

AC with battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided

the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units

SMOKE/CO ALARMS

must be installed by a qualified electrician.

Smoke/CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery

REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS

backup power systems: AC powered Smoke/CO Alarms should only

WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?

be operated with true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Alarm

with most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential

or square wave or "quasi sine wave" inverters will damage the Alarm.

CO Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times

If you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with

as described below. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of

the manufacturer to verify.

CO over time (in minutes).

Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke

UL2034 Required Alarm Points*:

Alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a

• If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM

visual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of

BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES.

the Americans With Disabilities Act. Can be interconnected so if one

• If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM

unit senses smoke, all units alarm.

BETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES.

Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the

• If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm if CO, IT MUST ALARM

combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.

BETWEEN 60 and 240 MINUTES.

All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires

* Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative

if located, installed and cared for as described in the user's manual,

Humidity (RH).

and if smoke reaches the Alarm. If you are unsure which type of

The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level

Smoke Alarm to install, refer to National Fire Protection Association

of 30 ppm for 30 days.

(NFPA) Standard 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and

NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection Association,

One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building codes

CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life

may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas

threat. Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume it's not present.

of the home.

•

An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect

average, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause

headaches.

SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS

•

An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average,

healthy adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.

This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in apartments, condominiums,

townhouses, hospitals, day care facilities, health care facilities, boarding

Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station

houses, group homes and dormitories provided a primary fire detection

carbon monoxide alarms UL2034.

system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common

According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2:

areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in

common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or

"Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended

to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as,

meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.

but not limited to, exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal

This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire

operation of fuel-fired appliances, and fireplaces. CO Alarms are

detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment

intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could

buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, health

cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide

care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any

exposure." This CO Alarm monitors the air at the Alarm, and is

kind. It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems

designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening. This

in warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-

allows you precious time to leave the house and correct the problem.

purpose non-residential buildings which require special fire detection

This is only possible if Alarms are located, installed, and maintained

and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your area, this

as described in this manual.

Smoke Alarm may be used to provide additional protection in these

Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The

facilities.

CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically.

In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/

UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300

DC powered Smoke Alarms only. In existing construction, AC, AC/

ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol

DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used as specified by local

(200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and

building codes. Refer to NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling

vapor concentrations in parts per million.

Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local building codes, or

Audible Alarm: 85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).

consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements in

buildings not defined as "households".

HUD MAP Program

REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS

Certain HUD battery powered Smoke Alarm applications, especially

RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS

those that fall under HUD 223(f) MAP (Multi-family Accelerated

Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences

Processing), may require a 10 Year sealed tamper resistant battery. This

alarm does not meet that requirement. Substitute First Alert SA340B.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one

Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every

bedroom. In new construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered

and interconnected. See "Agency Placement Recommendations" for

details. For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a

Smoke Alarm in all rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and

basements, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F (4.4˚

C) and 100˚ F (37.8˚ C). Make sure no door or other obstruction could

keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.

Continued...

SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS, Continued

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

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

of the receiver.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for

help.

Warning: Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly

approved by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF

SMOKE/CO ALARMS

This Smoke/CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended

for use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) requirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms must

be met. The Smoke Alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert

hearing impaired residents. Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be

installed for hearing impaired residents (CO Alarms are not yet available

for the hearing impaired).

Smoke/CO Alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the

escape plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved

– from kids to grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape

planning and practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are

sleeping. If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the

Smoke/CO Alarm, or if there are infants or family members with mobility

limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire

drill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended that you hold

a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to determine their

response to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm while sleeping and

to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an

emergency.

Smoke/CO Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated

units cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if

the wrong type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed

correctly. AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason

(open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power

station, electrical fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are

, National Fire Alarm and

concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power, install both

types of units.

This Smoke/CO Alarm will not sense smoke or CO that does not

reach the sensors. It will only sense smoke or CO at the sensor.

and NFPA 72

are

Smoke or CO may be present in other areas. Doors or other obstructions

may affect the rate at which CO or smoke reaches the sensors.

If bedroom doors are usually closed at night, we recommend you

install an alarm device (Combination CO and Smoke Alarm, or separate

CO Alarms and Smoke Alarms) in each bedroom and in the hallway

between them.

This Smoke/CO Alarm may not sense smoke or CO on another

level of the home. Example: This alarm device, installed on the second

floor, may not sense smoke or CO in the basement. For this reason,

one alarm device may not give adequate early warning. Recommended

minimum protection is one alarm device in every sleeping area, every

bedroom, and on every level of your home. Some experts recommend

battery powered Smoke and CO Alarms be used in conjunction with

interconnected AC powered Smoke Alarms. For details, see "About

Smoke Alarms" for details.

Smoke/CO Alarms may not be heard. The alarm horn loudness

meets or exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 feet (3 meters).

However, if the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom, it

may not wake up a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs

or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. This is especially true if the

door is closed or only partly open. Even persons who are awake may

not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed

doors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or

other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm

horn. This Smoke/CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing

impaired.

The Alarm may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes

damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not

reach the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons

smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by

violent explosions resulting from escaping gas.

This Smoke/CO Alarm is not a substitute for life insurance.

Though this Smoke/CO Alarm warns against increasing CO levels or

the presence of smoke, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply in

any way that they will protect lives. Homeowners and renters must still

insure their lives.

This Smoke/CO Alarm has a limited life. Although this Smoke/CO

Alarm and all of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are

designed to be as reliable as possible, any of these parts could fail at

any time. Therefore, you must test this device weekly. The unit should

be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly.

This Smoke/CO Alarm is not foolproof. Like all other electronic

devices, this Smoke/CO Alarm has limitations. It can only detect smoke

or CO that reaches the sensors. It may not give early warning of the

source of smoke or CO is in a remote part of the home, away from the

alarm device.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the Alarm...

Problem...

Horn "chirps" about once per minute;

Low battery warning.

Voice: "Replace battery in [Location]" every 5

hours

Horn sounds three "chirps" every minute;

MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Device is not

Voice: "Detector error in [Location, example

working properly, and needs to be replaced.

"Hallway"], please see manual" repeated every

5 hours; LED has 3 Green flashes with "chirps".

The light flashes GREEN and the horn sounds

END OF LIFE SIGNAL. Alarm needs to be

5 "chirps" every minute;

replaced.

Voice: "Detector error in [Location, example

"Basement"], please see manual." Repeated

every 5 hours.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm ONLY:

CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after

CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous

you Silence it.

situation.

CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high

The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Refer

levels of CO are revealed in an investigation.

to "Where to Install This Alarm" for details.

Smoke Alarm ONLY:

Smoke Alarm sounds when no smoke is visible.

Unwanted alarm may be caused by

non-emergency source like cooking smoke.

*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see "Regular Maintenance."

If you have questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-9005, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST)

LIMITED WARRANTY

BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert

brand products warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this product will

be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be

defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available,

replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.

This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof

of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter,

modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper

voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center.

Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.

BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent

prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above

warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how

long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at

1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and

date of purchase available when calling.

For Warranty Service return to: 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906

Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose

with respect to battery.

For your records, please record:

Replace alarm 10 years after installation. Please write the date in

the space provided:

Date Purchased: __________________

The alarm will also provide an audible End-of-Life Signal

approximately 10 years after installation to remind you to replace

Where Purchased: __________________________

the unit.

The End-of-Life Signal can be silenced for up to 2 days.

Do not unplug the alarm or remove the batteries until you get

Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year