Install Co Alarm; If Co Alarm Sounds; Using Silence Feature; Testing And Maintenance - First Alert CO1210 User Manual

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 included
with this CO Alarm. On each label write in the phone number of your emer
gency responder (like 911) and a qualified appliance technician. Place one
label near the CO Alarm, and the other label in the "fresh air" location you
plan to go if the alarm sounds.
ACTIVATE ALARM PRIOR TO MOUNTING
1. Peel away tab.
2. Push switch to "ON" position.
3. Lights blink, horn chirps, and all segments are turned on for a short time
upon activation.
NOTE: Switch is small. Utilize a small tool to help activate switch if needed.
Once activated, the Alarm will remain powered.
This CO Alarm can either be wall mounted or placed on a tabletop. If
Alarm is placed on a tabletop, be sure the Alarm is no more than 3 feet
(0.9 meters) from the floor to minimize the risk of causing permanent
damage to the Alarm in the event that it is accidentally knocked to the
ground.
TO MOUNT ON THE WALL
Tools you will need: pencil, drill with 3/16" or 5mm drill bit,
flathead screwdriver, hammer, mounting template.
1. Choose a location on the wall. Do not install the Alarm closer than 4"
(102 mm) from where the wall meets the ceiling.
Hold the mounting guide template against the wall, and make a mark
inside each keyhole where you will drill your mounting hole as shown in
the diagram below.
Use a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit to drill through the marks you made for the
mounting holes.
Insert the plastic screw anchors into the mounting holes until they are
flush with the wall. If necessary, tap them gently with a hammer.
Insert the screws into the anchors until the screwhead is 1/8 inch (3 mm)
away from the wall.
Slide the CO Alarm onto the screws until you feel it click into place.
Test the CO Alarm as described in "Weekly Testing."
2.
3.
Mounting Guide Template
2.5 inches (64 mm)
IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS
AWARNING!
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 ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:
1. Operate the Silence button.
2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the
number of your local emergency service here:
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 CO Alarm remains in its normal condition.
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 technician to inves
tigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and
inspect for proper operation of this equipment. 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 information 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:
AWARNING!
Alarms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of CO Alarms"
for details.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
AWARNING!
• 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 in injury or
death.
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 problem. While
the alarm is silenced it will continue to monitor the air for CO.
To Activate the Silence Feature:
Press and hold the Silence button until the horn is silent.
Once you activate the Silence Feature: the Silence cycle will last
approximately 4 minutes.
NOTE: After initial 4-minute Silence cycle, the CO Alarm re-evaluates present
CO levels and responds accordingly. If CO levels remain potentially dangerous
—or start rising higher—the horn will start sounding again.
While the detector is silenced:
If the CO Alarm...
Is silent for only 4 minutes, then
starts sounding loudly—4 beeps,
pause, 4 beeps, pause
If the CO Alarm...
Remains silent after you pressed
the Silence button
This means...
CO levels are still potentially
dangerous.
This means...
CO levels are dropping.
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning "chirp" for
8 hours up to 7 days. You can silence the End of Life warning "chirp" by
pressing the Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging that the End
of Life feature has been activated.
TO PERMANENTLY DEACTIVATE THE CO ALARM
AWARNING!
CO Alarm contains a sealed, non-replaceable battery. Once it reaches the
end of its service life, or after 10 years—whichever comes first—you must
install a new CO Alarm.
To Deactivate Alarm:
NOTE: Once you deactivate this unit, it will not detect CO or alarm
and cannot be reactivated.
1. Access deactivation clip by breaking away from unit.
2. Insert deactivation clip into designated slot.
Deactivation clip must remain in slot.
This will discharge the powerceli
and deactivate the unit.
3. Install a new CO Alarm
immediately!
TESTING & MAINTENANCE
WEEKLY TESTING
AWARNING!
• Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test
correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not working
properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
• 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.
You can test this CO Alarm by pressing the Test button on the Alarm cover
until alarm sounds.
The alarm horn will sound: 4 beeps, a pause, then 4 beeps. The ALARM(RED)
light will flash quickly. The alarm sequence should last 5-6 seconds. If the
unit does not alarm, make sure it has been activated correctly, and test
again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
AWARNING!
• DO NOT try fixing the Alarm yourself - this will void your warranty!
If the CO Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under
warranty, please see "How to Obtain Warranty Service" in the Limited
Warranty. Install a new CO Alarm immediately.
• NEVER use vehicle exhaust to test your Alarm! Exhaust may cause
permanent damage and voids your warranty.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To keep the CO Alarm in good working order:
• Test it every week using the Test button.
• Vacuum the CO Alarm cover once a month, using the soft brush attach
ment. Never use water, cleaners, or solvents, since these may damage
the unit. Test the CO Alarm again after vacuuming.
AWARNING!
• Please dispose of or recycle the Alarm properly, following any local
regulations. Consult your local waste management authority or
recycling organization to find an electronics recycling facility in
your area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF ALARM IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY
EXPLODE OR LEAK.
• DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or
near the CO Alarm. DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm. Doing so may
cause permanent damage.
IMPORTANT!
Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals, and other contaminants can affect
the sensor. When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm, make sure
the room is well ventilated.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
WHAT IS CO?
CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not
burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical appliances
typically do not produce CO.
These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene,
and propane.
Common appliances are often sources of CO. Ifthey are not properlymain
tained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly.
CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient. "Air-tight"
homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing
can "trap" CO inside.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed
with ALL household members.
Mild Exposure:
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue ("flu-like" symptoms).
Medium Exposure:
Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme Exposure:
Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure. Exposure to carbon
monoxide can cause brain damage, death.
AWARNING!
Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others, including people
with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant
mothers, or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by
CO. Members of sensitive populations should consult their doctors for
advice on taking additional precautions.
FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it difficult
to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the factors that
can make it difficult to locate sources of CO:
• House well ventilated before the investigator arrives.
• Problem caused by "backdrafting."
• Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances.
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 call.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY?
A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and
sounds a loud alarm before carbon monoxide levels become threatening
for average, healthy adults.
A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.
To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
• Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves, and
nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for rust and
corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can prevent proper
air movement and cause backdrafting. Never "cap" or cover a chimney
in any way that would block air flow.
• Test and maintain allfuel-burning equipment annually. Many localgas or
oil companies and HVACcompanies offer appliance inspections for a
nominal fee.
• Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances. Check
appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the flame on the
burner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue. A yellow flame means
fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present. Keep the
blower door on the furnace closed. Use vents or fans when they are
available on all fuel-burning appliances. Make sure appliances are vented
to the outside. Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on screen
porches.
• Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft hood on
an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on furnace heat
exchangers.
• Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.
• Keep windows and doors open slightly. Ifyou suspect that CO is escaping
into your home, open a window or a door. Opening windows and doors
can significantly decrease CO levels.
In addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read this
manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to do if your
CO Alarm sounds.