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RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT
USER'S MANUAL
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING
SMOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS
COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARM
Features:
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Separate sensors to detect smoke
and CO; the two alarm systems
work independently
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Powered by two "
" batteries
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Side access drawer for easy
battery replacement
In new construction AC and AC/DC smoke alarms MUST
be interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations.
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When installing on the wall, the top edge of Smoke larms should be
placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the
CONFORMS TO
wall/ceiling line.
IMPORT NT! PLE SE RE D C REFULLY ND S VE.
UL STD 217
This user's manual contains important information
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When installing on the ceiling, place the alarm as close to the
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about your Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke
center as possible.
UL STD 2034
larm's operation. If you are installing this larm for
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In either case, install at least 4 inches (102 mm) from where the wall and
use by others, you must leave this manual—
Model
ceiling meet. See " voiding Dead ir Spaces" for more information.
or a copy of it—with the end user.
ZCOMBO
NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could keep
carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the larm.
M08-0456-001 Q 06/13 Printed in Mexico
Installing Smoke/CO larms in Mobile Homes
For minimum security install one Smoke/CO larm as close to each sleeping
area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many older
mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation.
If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount
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of insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only.
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WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
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Smoke larms conform to regulatory requirements,
Do NOT locate this Smoke/CO larm:
including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.
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In garages, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished attics. void
Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric
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Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form
technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
when something burns. reas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens,
in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible
garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space
paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot (6 meter) distance is not
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in
recommended the Smoke larm be placed as far from these fuel-burning
sources as possible. The placement recommendations are intended to
greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours
before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes
keep these larms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source,
burning in couches or bedding.
and thus reduce "unwanted" alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a
Smoke larm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke larms on each
these areas as much as possible.
level and in every bedroom of your home.
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Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. In air streams near
kitchens. ir currents can draw cooking smoke into the smoke sensor
INTRODUCTION
and cause unwanted alarms.
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In extremely humid areas. This larm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters)
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
from a shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry room,
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
utility room, or other source of high humidity.
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away
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In direct sunlight.
from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep
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In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air may
electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload electrical circuits;
prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.
5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-
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In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or hotter than
free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep
100˚F (37.8˚ C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces,
portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable
unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and
materials; 8) Don't let rubbish accumulate.
garages.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if
•
In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sensing
they are not working properly. Smoke larms that do not work cannot alert
chamber.
you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and
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Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical
an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable
means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
"noise" can interfere with the sensor.
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In "dead air" spaces. See " voiding Dead ir Spaces".
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
VOIDING DE D IR SP CES
• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important
"Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke/CO larm.
operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations.
To avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations below.
Pay special attention to these items.
On ceilings, install Smoke/CO larms as close to the center of the ceiling as
• This Smoke/CO larm is approved for use in single-family
possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke/CO larm at least 4 inches
residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
(102 mm) from the wall or corner.
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke/CO
larms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm)
• This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide larm has two separate
from the wall/ceiling line, below typical "dead air" spaces.
alarms. The CO larm is not designed to detect fire or any other
gas. It will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at
On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install first Smoke/CO larm
the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally.
dditional Smoke/CO larms may be required depending on the length, angle,
The Smoke larm will only indicate the presence of smoke that
reaches the sensor. The Smoke larm is not designed to sense
etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFP 72 for details on requirements for
gas, heat or flames.
sloped or peaked ceilings.
• This Smoke/CO larm cannot operate without working batteries.
WEEKLY TESTING
Removing the batteries for any reason, or failing to replace the
batteries at the end of their service life, removes your protection.
• NEVER ignore any alarm. See "If Your Smoke/CO larm Sounds"
• NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might
for more information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to
accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The
respond can result in injury or death.
built-in test switch accurately tests the unit's operation as required
• The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will not
by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). NEVER use vehicle
correct a problem. See "Using the Silence Features" for details.
exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your
lways check your home for a potential problem after any alarm.
warranty.
Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
• DO NOT stand close to the larm when the horn is sounding.
• Test this Smoke/CO larm once a week. If the larm ever fails to
Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When
test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the larm is not
testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
• This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
family living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in
compliance with Occupational Safety and Health dministration
properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
(OSH ) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with
Smoke/CO larm.
medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to carbon
You can test this Smoke/CO larm: Press and hold the Test/Silence button
monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide
3-5 seconds until unit starts to alarm.
audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations
under 30 ppm. For additional information on carbon monoxide
During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:
and your medical condition contact your physician.
• The Horn will sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps. The Power/Smoke LED
flashes Red and the CO LED will be Off.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
• Next the Horn will sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. The Power/Smoke
LED will be Off and the CO LED flashes Red.
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
If the unit does not alarm, make sure the batteries are correctly installed,
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
and test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
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 equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of
the receiver.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly approved
by First lert / 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.
INSTALLATION
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
Minimum coverage for Smoke larms, as recommended by the National
Fire Protection ssociation (NFP ), is one Smoke larm on every floor, in
every sleeping area, and in every bedroom (See "Regulatory Information For
Smoke larms" for details on the NFP recommendations).
For CO larms, the National Fire Protection ssociation (NFP ) recommends
that a CO larm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping
area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install
additional CO larms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your
home.
NOTE: For added protection, install an additional Smoke/CO larm at least
15 feet (4.6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source where
possible. In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this distance
cannot be maintained, install the larm as far away as possible from the furnace
or other fuel burning source. Installing the larm closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters)
will not harm the larm, but may increase the frequency of unwanted alarms.
In general, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide larms:
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On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
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Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or
completely closed.
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In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping
areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long,
install a unit at each end.
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t the top of first-to-second floor stairs.
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t the bottom of the basement stairs.
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For additional coverage, install larms in all rooms, halls, and storage
areas, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F and 100˚ F
(4.4˚ C and 37.8˚ C).
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HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
This combination Smoke/CO larm was designed to be mounted on the
ceiling or wall. It is not a tabletop device. You must install this device on the
ceiling or wall as outlined below. Read "Where To Install This larm" before
KEY:
starting.
SMOKE ALARMS
SMOKE ALARM WITH
SILENCE FEATURE
P RTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO L RM
CO ALARMS
1
Test/Silence Button
2
Battery Compartment
BOTH, OR COMBINATION
SMOKE/CO ALARMS
3
Power/Smoke larm LED
Suggested locations are based on
4
CO larm LED
NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72
for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for
Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always
refer to national and local codes
before beginning any installation.
Tools you will need: pencil, drill with 3/16" or 5mm drill bit,
flathead screwdriver, hammer.
• Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary device. It is a
single-station unit that cannot be linked to other devices. Connecting
anything else to this unit may prevent it from working properly.
• Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. ir currents
around junction boxes can prevent smoke from reaching the
sensing chamber and prevent the unit from alarming. Only C
powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes.
If you want to lock the battery compartment, or lock the Smoke/CO
larm to the mounting bracket, please read the "Optional Locking
Features" section located at
www.firstalert.com
.
1. Hold base firmly and twist the mounting bracket counterclockwise (left) to
separate it from the unit.
2. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the vertical
mounting slot is aligned in the 12 o'clock position and trace around the
inside of the mounting slots (vertical and horizontal mounting).
3. Put the unit where it won't get covered with dust when you drill the
mounting holes.
4. Using a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the oval
outlines you traced.
5. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the
holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary, until
they are flush with the ceiling or wall.
6. Line the mounting bracket up over the plastic screw anchors.
7. Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall through the mounting
slots using the two screws provided.
8. Before attaching the larm to
the bracket, insert the two (2)
batteries (included) into the
battery compartment. Match
the terminals on the end of the
battery with the terminals on
the unit. Match "+" to "+" and
"-" to "-." If the batteries are
not fully inserted, the unit
cannot receive battery power.
NOTE: The unit may beep briefly when you install the batteries. This is normal.
The GREEN Light flashes about every 60 seconds when the unit is
receiving battery power.
The battery door will resist closing unless batteries are installed. This
warns you the unit will not operate without batteries.
9.
ttach the Smoke/CO larm to the
mounting bracket. Line up the guides on
the alarm's base with the guides on the
mounting bracket. When guides are lined
up, turn the base clockwise (right) until it
snaps into place.
NOTE: Once the Smoke/CO larm is
snapped onto the mounting bracket,
you can rotate the Smoke/CO larm
to adjust the alignment.
10. Test the Smoke/CO larm. See "Weekly
Testing" for details.
P IR WITH IRIS™
You can use your alarm with an Iris™ by Lowe's system to receive alerts and
notifications on your computer and mobile devices. To pair the alarm with
Iris™, go to www.lowes.com/iris, log into your account, and follow the
online instructions in the dd Device section.
OTHER Z-W VE SYSTEMS
•
The alarm will operate with 3rd party, certified Z-Wave devices. Basic
command class required by all Z-Wave devices. By the requirements of
the Device Class spec, this command class does not have to be mapped
to any particular functionality for this device.
IN LUSION
1. Slide battery door open.
2. Insert batteries checking the correct orientation.
3. Press and hold the test button. Keep it held down as you slide the battery
drawer closed. You may then release the button.
EX LUSION
1. Slide battery door open.
2. Remove and re-inse
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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.
•
Test it at least once a week.
•
Clean the Smoke/CO larm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
outside of the Smoke/CO larm using your household vacuum's soft
brush attachment.
can of clean compressed air (sold at computer or
office supply stores) may also be used. Follow manufacturer instructions
for use. Test the Smoke/CO larm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents
since they may damage the unit.
•
If the Smoke/CO larm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust
and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace
the unit immediately.
Continued...
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REGUL R M INTEN NCE, Continued
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
•
Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See "Where This
WHAT IS CO?
larm Should Not Be Installed" for details.
CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not
Choosing a replacement battery:
burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical appliances
typically do not produce CO.
Your Smoke/CO larm requires two standard
batteries. The following
batteries are acceptable as replacements: Energizer E91, Duracell MN1500.
These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline,
These batteries are available at many local retail stores.
kerosene, and propane.
Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly main-
tained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly.
•
lways use the exact batteries specified by this User's Manual.
CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient. " ir-tight"
DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. Clean the battery contacts and
homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing
also those of the device prior to battery installation. Install batteries
can "trap" CO inside.
correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
•
Please dispose of or recycle used batteries properly, following any
local regulations. Consult your local waste management authority
These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed
with LL household members.
or recycling organization to find an electronics recycling facility in
your area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF B TTERIES IN FIRE. B TTERIES
Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue ("flu-like" symptoms).
M Y EXPLODE OR LE K.
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.
•
Keep battery out of reach of children. In the event a battery is
swallowed, immediately contact your poison control center, your
physician, or the National Battery Ingestion hotline at 202-625-3333
This CO larm measures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels are
as serious injury may occur.
extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach a certain mini-
mum over a long period of time. The CO larm generally sounds an alarm
before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults. Why is this important?
ctual battery service life depends on the Smoke/CO larm and the environ-
Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still
ment in which it is installed. ll the batteries specified above are acceptable
react in time. In many reported cases of CO exposure, victims may be aware
replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer's suggested
that they are not feeling well, but become disoriented and can no longer
battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts
react well enough to exit the building or get help. lso, young children and
"chirping" (the "low battery warning").
pets may be the first affected. The average healthy adult might not feel any
symptoms when the CO larm sounds. However, people with cardiac or
To replace the batteries (without removing
respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly
larm from the ceiling or wall):
people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. If you experience
1. Open the battery compartment.
even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!
2. Press tabs
and B as shown in the diagram
FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM
and remove each battery.
A B
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it difficult
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure they
snap completely into the battery compartment.
to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the factors that
Match the terminals on the ends of the
can make it difficult to locate sources of CO:
batteries with the terminals on the unit.
• House well ventilated before the investigator arrives.
4. Close the battery compartment, and then test
• Problem caused by "backdrafting."
the unit by pressing the Test/Silence button.
• 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
IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS
to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.
WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME
Fuel-burning appliances like:
Type of larm
What You See and Hear
portable heater, gas or wood burning
fireplace, gas kitchen range or cooktop,
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
CO LED: Flashes Red
gas clothes dryer.
Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause
Power/Smoke LED: Off
Damaged or insufficient venting:
corroded or disconnected water heater
Smoke
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red
vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue,
Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause
or cracked heat exchanger, blocked or
clogged chimney opening.
CO LED: Off
Improper use of appliance/device:
operating a barbecue grill or vehicle
in an enclosed area (like a garage or
IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS
screened porch).
" L RM-MOVE TO FRESH IR"
Transient CO Problems: "transient" or on-again-off-again CO problems can
If you hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing, move
be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.
everyone to a source of fresh air. DO NOT remove the batteries!
The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:
1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor
conditions such as:
ctuation of your CO larm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide
(CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO larm sounds,
• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in
you must not ignore it!
the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).
• Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.
IF THE CO L RM SIGN L SOUNDS:
• Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited
1. Operate the Test/Silence button.
fresh air.
2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the
• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or
number of your local emergency service here:
water heaters.
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• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify
3. Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or window.
the above situations.
Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not re-
2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace).
enter the premises, or move away from the open door or window until the
3. Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the ground.
emergency services responder has arrived, the premises have been aired
out, and your CO larm remains in its normal condition.
4. Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
4.
fter following steps 1-3, if your CO larm reactivates within a 24-hour
These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your home.
period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to inves-
Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to recreate during
tigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and
a CO investigation.
inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified
during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM
combustion equipment not inspected by the technician, and consult the
CO POISONING?
manufacturers' instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more
information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor
CO larm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and sounds
vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in an attached garage or
a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening for average,
adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a qualified appliance
healthy adults.
technician here:
CO larm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.
__________________________________________________________________
To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
NOTE:
qualified appliance technician is defined as "a person, firm,
• Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves, and
corporation, or company that either in person or through a representative, is
nests for proper air flow. lso, have a professional check for rust and
engaged in and responsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or replace-
corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can prevent proper
ment of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HV C) equipment, combustion
air movement and cause backdrafting. Never "cap" or cover a chimney
appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative
in any way that would block air flow.
combustion equipment."
• Test and maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually. Many local gas
or oil companies and HV C companies offer appliance inspections for
a nominal fee.
IF THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
• Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances. Check
RESPONDING TO N L RM
appliances for excessive rust and scaling. lso check the flame on the
burner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue.
•
If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you
means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present.
of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate
Keep the blower door on the furnace closed. Use vents or fans when
attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in
they are available on all fuel-burning appliances. Make sure appliances
injury or death.
are vented to the outside. Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in
garages or on screen porches.
•
Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke/CO
• Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft hood on
larm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.).
Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke,
an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on furnace heat
exchangers.
and removes your protection. Instead open a window or fan the
smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
• Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.
•
If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
• Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO is
escaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening windows
WH T TO DO IN C SE OF FIRE
and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.
• Don't panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
In addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read this
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don't stop to get
manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to do if your
dressed or collect anything.
CO larm sounds.
• 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
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
SMOKE/CO ALARMS
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
Take short, shallow breaths.
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS
• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
WH T LEVELS OF CO C USE N L RM?
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
larms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as
Give your address, then your name.
described below. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
time (in minutes).
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
UL2034 Required larm Points*:
• If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST L RM BETWEEN
4 and 15 MINUTES.
larms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of Smoke/CO
• If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST L RM BETWEEN
larms" for details.
10 and 50 MINUTES.
• If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm if CO, IT MUST L RM BETWEEN
USING THE SILENCE FEATURES
60 and 240 MINUTES.
* pproximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative
Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm. Removing the
Humidity (RH).
batteries disables the alarm and removes your protection.
The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level
The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify
of 30 ppm for 30 days.
and correct the problem. Do not use the Silence Feature in emergency situations.
It will not correct a CO problem or extinguish a fire.
CO larms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat.
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several minutes.
Press the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover for at least 3-5 seconds.
Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume it's not present.
•
n exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect average,
fter the Test/Silence button is released, the Red LED blinks during the silence
healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches.
mode.
•
n exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy
When the Smoke larm is Silenced
When the CO larm is Silenced
adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.
The Smoke larm will remain silent for
The CO alarm will remain silent for
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station carbon
up to 15 minutes, then return to normal
up to 4 minutes.
monoxide alarms UL2034.
operation.
ccording to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2: "Carbon
fter 4 minutes, if CO levels remain
If the smoke has not cleared–or
monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the
potentially dangerous the horn will
continues to increase–the device
presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as, but not limited to, exhaust
start sounding again.
will go back into alarm.
from internal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fired appliances,
and fireplaces. CO larms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels
below those that could cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of Carbon
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
Monoxide exposure." This CO larm monitors the air at the larm, and is
designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening. This allows you
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning "chirp" for
precious time to leave the house and correct the problem. This is only possible
up to 8 hours. Press the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
if larms are located, installed, and maintained as described in this manual.
Once the low battery warning "chirp" silence feature is activated, the unit
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The CO larm
continues to flash the Green light once a minute for 8 hours. fter 8 hours,
is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. UL tested for false
the low battery "chirp" will resume. Replace the batteries as soon as
alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm),
possible; this unit will not operate without battery power!
Ethyl cetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl lcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000
To deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button again. The unit will
ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million.
go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and
udible larm: 85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
unit sounds "chirp" once a minute).
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
Installing Smoke larms in Single-Family Residences
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning "chirp" for
up to 2 days. You can silence the End of Life warning "chirp" by pressing the
The National Fire Protection ssociation (NFP ), recommends one Smoke larm
Test/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging that the End of Life
on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new construction,
silence feature has been activated.
the Smoke larms must be C powered and interconnected. See " gency
fter approximately 2 days, the End of Life "chirp" will resume.
Placement Recommendations" for details.
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RECOMMENDED LOC TIONS FOR SMOKE L RMS, Continued
For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a Smoke larm
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 larms.
More specifically, install Smoke larms:
•
On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
•
Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or
completely closed.
•
In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping
areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet long (12 meters),
install a unit at each end.
•
t the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom of the
basement stairway.
Specific requirements for Smoke larm installation vary from state to state
and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current
requirements in your area. It is recommended C or C/DC units be
interconnected for added protection.
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station Smoke
larms 217.
NFP 72 Chapter 29
"For your information, the National Fire larm and Signaling Code, NFP 72,
reads as follows:"
29.5.1* Required Detection.
29.5.1.1* Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards for a
specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke
alarms shall be installed as follows:
(1)*In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
(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 along a path
of travel
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements
(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility),
including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics
(5)*In the living area(s) of a guest suite
(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy
(small facility)
(Reprinted with permission from NFP 72
®
, National Fire larm and Signaling
Code Copyright © 2010 National Fire Protection ssociation, Quincy, M
02269. This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of
the National Fire Protection ssociation, on the referenced subject which is
represented only by the standard in its entirety), (National Fire larm and
Signaling Code
®
and NFP 72
®
are registered trademarks of the National
Fire Protection ssociation, Inc., Quincy, M 02269).
Continued...
GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS
This Smoke/CO larm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for use in
industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health dministration (OSH )
requirements for Carbon Monoxide larms must be met. The Smoke larm portion
of this device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents. Special purpose
Smoke larms should be installed for hearing impaired residents (CO larms are
not yet available for the hearing impaired).
Smoke/CO larms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan
at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grand-
parents. llow 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 larm, 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 larm while sleeping and to determine whether they may need
assistance in the event of an emergency.
Smoke/CO larms 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. C units cannot work if the C
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
concerned about the limitations of battery or C power, install both types of units.
This Smoke/CO larm will not sense smoke or CO that does not reach the
sensors. It will only sense smoke or CO at the sensor. 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 larm, or
separate CO larms and Smoke larms) in each bedroom and in the hallway
between them.
yellow flame
This Smoke/CO larm 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
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the larm...
Problem...
Horn "chirps" about once per minute.
Low battery warning.
Horn does three "chirps" every minute;
M LFUNCTION SIGN L. Device is not working
LED has 3 rapid flashes with "chirps".
properly, and needs to be replaced.
The light flashes GREEN and the horn sounds
END OF LIFE SIGN L.
5 "chirps" every minute.
larm needs to be replaced.
Carbon Monoxide larm ONLY:
CO larm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you
CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation.
Silence it.
CO larm sounds frequently even though no high
The CO larm may be improperly located. Refer to
levels of CO are revealed in an investigation.
"Where to Install This larm" for details.
Smoke larm ONLY:
Smoke larm 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 ffairs at 1-800-323-9005, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST)
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First lert
®
brand products warrants that for a period of seven 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 cts 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 ffairs Division at 1-800-323-9005,
7:30 M - 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: BRK Brands, Inc., 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:
Date Purchased: __________________Where Purchased: _____________________
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
Continued...
First lert
®
is a registered trademark of the First lert Trust.
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GENCY PL CEMENT RECOMMEND TIONS, Continued
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)
Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection
equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows:
Smoke larm
installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside bedrooms),
and Heat or Smoke larms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,
kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage
rooms, basements, and attached garages.
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
Battery (DC) operated Smoke larms: Provide protection even when
electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units
are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
C powered Smoke larms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses
smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
C with battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided the
batteries are fresh and correctly installed. C and C/DC units must be
installed by a qualified electrician.
Smoke/CO larms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup
power systems: C powered Smoke/CO larms should only be operated
with true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this larm with most battery-
powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or
"quasi sine wave" inverters will damage the larm. If you are not sure about
your inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.
Smoke larms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke larms
should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and an
audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of the mericans With Disabilities
ct. Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
ll these Smoke larms are designed to provide early warning of fires if
located, installed and cared for as described in the user's manual, and if
smoke reaches the larm. If you are unsure which type of Smoke larm to
install, refer the National Fire Protection ssociation (NFP ) Standard 72
(National Fire larm and Signaling Code) and NFP 101 (Life Safety Code).
National Fire Protection ssociation, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, M
02269-9101. Local building codes may also require specific units in new
construction or in different areas of the home.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This Smoke larm is suitable for use in apartments, condominiums,
townhouses, hospitals, day care facilities, health care facilities, boarding
houses, group homes and dormitories provided a primary fire detection
system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas
like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke larm in common areas
may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
ordinances/regulations.
This Smoke larm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment buildings,
condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, health care facilities,
nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any kind. It is not a
suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses,
industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-residential
buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems. Depending
on the building codes in your area, this Smoke larm may be used to provide
additional protection in these facilities.
In new construction, most building codes require the use of C or C/DC
powered Smoke larms only. In existing construction, C, C/DC, or DC
powered Smoke larms can be used as specified by local building codes.
Refer to NFP 72 (National Fire larm and Signaling Code) and NFP 101
(Life Safety Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire Department for
detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as "households".
HUD M P Program
Certain HUD battery powered Smoke larm applications, especially those
that fall under HUD 223(f) M P (Multi-family ccelerated Processing), may
require a 10 Year sealed tamper resistant battery. This alarm does not meet
that requirement. Substitute First lert S 340B.
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 larms be used in conjunction with
interconnected C powered Smoke larms. For details, see " bout Smoke larms"
for details.
Smoke/CO larms 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
larm 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 larm is
not intended for people who are hearing impaired.
The larm 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 immedi-
ately. 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 larm is not a substitute for life insurance. Though this
Smoke/CO larm 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 larm has a limited life. lthough this Smoke/CO larm 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 larm is not foolproof. Like all other electronic devices, this
Smoke/CO larm 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.
You should...
Install two new
batteries*.
Units under warranty should be returned to
manufacturer for replacement. See "Limited
Warranty" for details.
Immediately replace the larm.
IF YOU RE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO
POISONING, EV CU TE your home and call 911
or the Fire Department. Refer to "If The CO larm
Sounds" for details.
Relocate your larm. If frequent alarms continue,
have home rechecked for potential CO problems.
You may be experiencing an intermittent CO
problem.
Silence larm using Test/Silence button; clean the
larm's cover with a soft, clean cloth. If frequent
unwanted alarms continue, relocate your larm.
larm may be too close to a kitchen, cooking
appliance, or steamy bathroom.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Replace alarm 7 years after installation. Please write the date in the space
provided:
_____________/____________Month/Year
The alarm will also provide an audible End-of-Life Signal approximately
7 years after installation to remind you to replace 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 replacement.
Printed in Mexico M08-0456-001 Q 06/13
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