First Alert SCO501CN-3ST User Manual

WIRELESS INTERCONNECT TALKING
COMBINATIONSMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE
ALARM WITH PROGRAMMABLE LOCATION
Features:
• Separate sensors to detect
smoke and CO; the two
alarm sensors work
independently
• Voice with programmable
location
• Separate audible and visual
signals to indicate alarm
levels of smoke or CO
• Wireless interconnect
• Powered by two "AA"
batteries
• Side access drawer for
easy battery replacement
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing First Alert
Monoxide Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke &
Carbon Monoxide Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a
smoke and/or Carbon Monoxide danger. Key features include:
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Combination Alarm. One alarm protects
against two deadly household threats.
WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Enabled. Alarm automatically
communicates with other WIRELESS INTERCONNECT enabled alarms
when installed.
Exclusive Voice Warning with Location will tell you the preprogrammed
location of the initiating unit and danger detected. Programmable up to
11 locations (ex. "basement"). When alarms sounds, if programmed for
basement it will say "Warning, evacuate, smoke in basement" along with
WIRELESS INTERCONNECT TALKING
all other installed WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Voice alarms.
COMBINATIONSMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE
Spread Spectrum Horn Tone. Lower and varying horn frequency
ALARM WITH PROGRAMMABLE LOCATION
makes it easier for elderly with normal age related hearing loss to hear
horn. Sweeps through the 2200 – 3400 Hz range.
Features:
RF Interconnect. Reliable and secure radio frequency communication
between alarms. 915 MHz frequency with 65,000 security codes and 3
• Separate sensors to detect
channel frequency hopping.
smoke and CO; the two
alarm sensors work
Single Button Test/Silence eliminates confusion. Depending on what
independently
mode the alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions
such as testing the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm when
• Voice with programmable
in silence and clearing the Latching features.
location
Two Silence Features. Temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to
• Separate audible and visual
eight hours before replacing low battery or silence an unwanted alarm signals to indicate alarm
for several minutes.
levels of smoke or CO
Two Latching Features. Alarm Latch: Easily identifies initiating alarm • Wireless interconnect
even after alarm condition has subsided. Low Battery Latch: Identifies
• Powered by two "AA"
which unit is in low battery condition.
batteries
Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation
• Side access drawer for
and a mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide
easy battery replacement
rotation range to allow for perfect alignment.
End of Life Signal. Provides audible confirmation alarm needs to be
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replaced.
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© 2015 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights reserved.
Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc.
3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com
INTRODUCTION
All First Alert Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements,
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Thank you for choosing First Alert
including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.
Monoxide Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke &
Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a
smoke and/or Carbon Monoxide danger. Key features include:
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric
technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Combination Alarm. One alarm protects
in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible
against two deadly household threats.
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Enabled. Alarm automatically
paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
communicates with other WIRELESS INTERCONNECT enabled alarms
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
when installed.
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced
Exclusive Voice Warning with Location will tell you the preprogrammed
in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for
location of the initiating unit and danger detected. Programmable up to
hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include
11 locations (ex. "basement"). When alarms sounds, if programmed for
cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
basement it will say "Warning, evacuate, smoke in basement" along with
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on
all other installed WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Voice alarms.
each level and in every bedroom of your home.
Spread Spectrum Horn Tone. Lower and varying horn frequency
makes it easier for elderly with normal age related hearing loss to hear
horn. Sweeps through the 2200 – 3400 Hz range.
WIRELESS OPERATION
RF Interconnect. Reliable and secure radio frequency communication
between alarms. 915 MHz frequency with 65,000 security codes and 3
First Alert WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Technology is the easy, cost-effective
®
channel frequency hopping.
way to provide your family with whole-home safety. All WIRELESS
USER'S MANUAL
CONFORMS TO
UL STD 217
Model
and SCO500
UL STD 2034
for your Smoke and Carbon
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USER'S MANUAL
CONFORMS TO
UL STD 217
Model
SCO500
and
UL STD 2034
for your Smoke and Carbon
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hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include
cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on
each level and in every bedroom of your home.
WIRELESS OPERATION IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user's manual contains important information about your
First Alert WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Technology is the easy, cost-effective
®
Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm's operation. If you are
way to provide your family with whole-home safety. All WIRELESS
installing this Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or
INTERCONNECT Alarms communicate with each other without wires
a copy of it—with the end user.
or connectors. When one Alarm sounds, they all sound. This provides
your family with an earlier warning of potential danger, and gives you
more time to react.
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
The communication distance (range) between any two WIRELESS
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
INTERCONNECT Alarms is typically 50 feet (15 meters) inside of a
home. Some features of a home, such as the number of floors, number/ materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters
away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;
size of rooms, furniture and types of building materials used may
reduce the range of the Alarms. Examples include: suspended ceilings, 4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload
electrical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and
ductwork, large metallic appliances (refrigerators) and metal studs. A
feature of WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Alarms is that they operate as chimneys grease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on
the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like
a mesh network. All Alarms will repeat any alarm signal that is received
to all other WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Alarms. Interference from candles, away from flammable materials;8) Don't let rubbish accumulate.
structural conditions can be overcome by adding additional Alarms to
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately
route the wireless signal around obstructions.
if they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot
alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every
floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or
• The range and proper operation of any wireless device will
other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are
vary depending on its surroundings. It is very important that
blocked.
each Alarm is tested individually before and after installation
to make sure that all Alarms respond properly.
• The WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Alarms are not to be used
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
outdoors or to transmit between buildings. The Alarms will
not communicate properly under these conditions.
• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important
• Metal objects and metallic wallpaper may interfere with
operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations.
signals from wireless Alarms. Alarms should be tested after
Pay special attention to these items.
changes to your home such as remodeling, moving furniture,
• This Smoke/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family
and with metal doors opened and closed.
residences.
Your First Alert WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Smoke/CO Alarm will
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automatically communicate both potential fires and carbon monoxide
presence with all other First Alert • This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two
separate alarms. The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire
CO Alarms.
or any other gas. It will only indicate the presence of carbon
monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands, present in other areas. The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the
Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The Smoke Alarm
is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.
• This Smoke/CO Alarm cannot operate without working
batteries. Removing the batteries for any reason, or failing to
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
replace the batteries at the end of their service life, removes
This user's manual contains important information about your
your protection.
Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm's operation. If you are
• NEVER ignore any alarm. See "If Your Smoke/CO Alarm
installing this Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or
Sounds" for more information on how to respond to an alarm.
a copy of it—with the end user.
Failure to respond can result in injury or death.
• The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will
FIRE SAFETY TIPS not correct a problem. See "Using the Silence Features" for
details. Always check your home for a potential problem after
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters
• Test this Smoke/CO Alarm once a week. If the Alarm ever fails
away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;
to test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the Alarm is
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload
not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
electrical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and
chimneys grease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on
• This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations
the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like
of family living units. It is not designed to measure CO
candles, away from flammable materials;8) Don't let rubbish accumulate.
levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately
Individuals with medical conditions that may make them more
if they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot
sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider using warning
alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every
devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon
floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or
monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. For additional
other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are
information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition
blocked.
contact your physician.
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING
THIS ALARM
• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important
operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations.
Pay special attention to these items.
FOR FIRST TIME AND WHEN CHANGING BATTERIES
• This Smoke/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family
Action:
residences.
1. Insert batteries (2, AA batteries).
• This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two
separate alarms. The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire
or any other gas. It will only indicate the presence of carbon
monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
present in other areas. The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the
presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The Smoke Alarm
is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.
2. Press & Hold Test Button if
you would like to program the
• This Smoke/CO Alarm cannot operate without working
location or change the location
batteries. Removing the batteries for any reason, or failing to
of the Alarm. Release button
replace the batteries at the end of their service life, removes
after Alarm responds.
your protection.
• NEVER ignore any alarm. See "If Your Smoke/CO Alarm
3. After you hear the location of
Sounds" for more information on how to respond to an alarm.
where you are placing the Alarm,
Failure to respond can result in injury or death.
Press & Hold the Test Button.
• The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will
not correct a problem. See "Using the Silence Features" for
Your Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice.
details. Always check your home for a potential problem after
Available locations:
any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
Basement Kitchen
• Test this Smoke/CO Alarm once a week. If the Alarm ever fails
WIRELESS INTERCONNECTSmoke/
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1
Alarm Will Say:
"Welcome, First Alert Smoke and
Carbon Monoxide Alarm."
"No location programmed" if
first time or "[Location, example:
"Basement"] location programmed"
when changing batteries.
"To select location, press and
hold test button now."
"To save location, press and
hold test button after location is
heard." Alarm will speak list of
locations (see below).
"[Location, example: "Basement"]
location saved."
If no location is chosen:
"No location saved."
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