First Alert SC9120B User Manual

USER'S MANUAL
• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See "How
Smoke & Carbon
To Install This Smoke/CO Alarm" for details. Do not connect
it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting
Monoxide Alarm
anything else to this unit may damage it or prevent it from
operating properly.
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• The battery compartment resists closing unless a battery is
installed. This warns you the unit will not operate under DC
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• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding.
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It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn
L L a a t t c c h h i i n n g g A A l l a a r r m m at close range may harm your hearing.
• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the
sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly.
INSTALLATION
Model SC9120B
~ WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
Input: 120V AC
Minimum coverage for Smoke Alarms, as recommended by the
60 Hz, 0.09A
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is one Smoke Alarm on
every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom (See
"Regulatory Information For Smoke Alarms" for details on the NFPA
recommendations).
I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T ! ! P P L L E E A A S S E E R R E E A A D D C C A A R R E E F F U U L L L L Y Y A A N N D D S S A A V V E E
For CO Alarms, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
This user's manual contains important information about your Alarm's
recommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of
operation. If you are installing the Alarm for use by others, you must leave
each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
this manual — or a copy of it — with the end user.
For added protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate
LISTED TO bedroom, and on every level of your home.
UL 217
Printed in Mexico and Model
M08-0094-006 K1 08/08 UL 2034 SC9120B In general, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
Alarms:
STANDARDS
• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
INTRODUCTION
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly
or completely closed.
Thank you for choosing BRK Brands, Inc. for your Smoke and Carbon
Monoxide Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke & • In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple
CO Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a fire or Carbon sleeping areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet
(12 meters) long, install a unit at each end.
Monoxide. Key features include:
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Combination Alarm. One alarm protects
• At the top of first-to-second floor stairs.
against two deadly household threats.
• At the bottom of the basement stairs.
Intelligent Sensing Technology designed to help reduce unwanted or
nuisance alarms. • For additional coverage, install Alarms in all rooms, halls, and storage
areas, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F and
Smart Interconnect can be interconnected to BRK Smoke Alarms.
One interconnect wire carries both smoke and CO alarm signals. 100˚ F (4˚ C and 38˚ C).
Single Button Test/Silence eliminates confusion. Depending on what
Recommended Placement
mode the alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions
such as testing the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm
when in silence and clearing the Latching feature.
Latching Alarm Indicator easily identifies initiating alarm even after the
alarm condition has subsided.
Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation
and a new mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide
rotation range to allow for perfect alignment.
Dust Cover is included to keep the alarm clean during construction.
Easy Installation/Maintenance features include a large opening in
the mounting bracket for easy access to wiring. A battery pull tab that
keeps the battery fresh until the home is occupied. A Side Load Battery
Drawer allows for easy battery replacement without removing the alarm
from the ceiling or wall.
Improved UV Resistance keeps the alarm from discoloring over time.
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• When installing on the wall, the top edge of Smoke Alarms should
be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm)
All BRK ® and First Alert ® Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory
from the wall/ceiling line.
requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles
of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are
• When installing on the ceiling, place the alarm as close to the
produced in all fires.
center as possible.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photo-
• In either case, install at least 4 inches (102 mm) from where the
electric technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be
wall and ceiling meet. See "Avoiding Dead Air Spaces" for more
produced in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume
information.
combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these
NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could
fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in
the kitchen. keep carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the Alarm.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
Installing Smoke/CO Alarms in Mobile Homes
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced
in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for
For minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each
hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include
sleeping area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room.
cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
Many older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on or no insulation. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are
unsure of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on
each level and in every bedroom of your home.
inside walls only.

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
Do NOT locate this Smoke/CO Alarm:
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters
• In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished
away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;
attics. Avoid extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload elec-
trical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys
• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles
grease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove
form when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated
unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles,
kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet
away from flammable materials; 8) Don't let rubbish accumulate.
(6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace,
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot
if they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot (6 meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller
alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke/CO Alarm be
floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The
other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at
blocked. a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce
"unwanted" alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke/CO
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate
these areas as much as possible.
• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important
• Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. In air streams
operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations.
near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the smoke
Pay special attention to these items. sensor and cause unwanted alarms.
• This Smoke/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family
• In extremely humid areas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet
residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
(3 meters) from a shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher,
laundry room, utility room, or other source of high humidity.
• This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two
• In direct sunlight.
separate alarms. The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire
or any other gas. It will only indicate the presence of carbon
• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air
monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be may prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.
present in other areas. The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the
• In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than
presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The Smoke Alarm
100˚ F (38˚C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces,
is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.
unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches,
and garages.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area • In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the
where the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed before removing it from sensing chamber.
the mounting bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may
• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights.
result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
Electrical "noise" can interfere with the sensor.
• In "dead air" spaces. See "Avoiding Dead Air Spaces".
• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is
recommended that you install special units which use devices
AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES
like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.
"Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke/CO
• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes
in your area; Articles 210 and 300.3 (B) of NFPA 70 (NEC), Alarm. To avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations
NFPA 72, NFPA 101; ICC; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); below.
NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building On ceilings, install Smoke/CO Alarms as close to the center of the
codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be ceiling as possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke/CO Alarm
performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these
at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner.
guidelines may result in injury or property damage.
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of
• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120V AC pure sine
Smoke/CO Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and
wave 60 Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off
12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line.
by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter.
Failure to connect this unit to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first Smoke/CO
from providing constant protection. Unit may be connected to Alarm within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured
an arc fault circuit interrupter.
horizontally. Additional Smoke/CO Alarms may be required depending
• This Smoke/CO Alarm must have AC or battery power to on the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for
operate. If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing, details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings.
the alarm cannot operate.
• Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to
stop an unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and
remove your protection. In the case of a true unwanted
alarm, use the Silence Feature (if equipped), open a window
or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset
automatically when it returns to normal operation. Never
remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an
unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead
open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The
alarm will reset automatically.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION
This unit is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction
box up to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall. Read
"Where to Install This Alarm" and "Where This Alarm Should Not Be
Installed " before you begin installation.
• Make sure the alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power.
Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the
same circuit, power from a generator or solar power, light dim-
mer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting.
Excessively noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm.
Find the pair of self-adhesive labels included with this Smoke/CO Alarm.
• On each label write in the phone number of your emergency
responder (like 911) and a qualified appliance technician.
• Place one label near the Smoke/CO Alarm, and the other label in
the "fresh air" location you plan to go if the alarm sounds.
NOTE: A qualified appliance technician is defined as "a person, firm,
corporation, or company that either in person or through a representa-
tive, is engaged in and responsible for the installation, testing, servicing,
or replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment,
combustion appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other
decorative combustion equipment."
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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM
Tools you will need: Standard Flathead screwdriver, wire strippers.
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING
SMOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you
will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning
KEY:
installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may
SMOKE ALARMS result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
SMOKE ALARM WITH To install this unit:
SILENCE FEATURE
1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base. Position the screw
CO ALARMS slots on the mounting bracket over the screws in the junction box.
Tighten the screws.
BOTH, OR COMBINATION
SMOKE/CO ALARMS
Suggested locations are based on
Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to
NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72
the power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead
for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for
Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always
to a non-functioning Alarm.
refer to national and local codes
before beginning any installation.
2. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to the AC power.
STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY:
• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral
wire in the junction box.
• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire
in the junction box.
• Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box. It is used for
interconnect only.
INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONLY:
Strip off about 1/2" of the plastic coating on the orange
interconnect wire on the power connector.
• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral
wire (usually white) in the junction box.
• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire
(usually black) in the junction box.
• Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the inter-
connect wire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are
interconnecting. Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the
junction box to the orange interconnect wire. Never cross hot
and neutral wires between interconnected Alarms.
3. Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke/CO Alarm.
4. Position the base of the Smoke/CO Alarm over the mounting bracket
and turn. The Alarm will remain secure over a wide rotation range to
allow for perfect alignment. When wall mounting, this will allow fine-
tuning on the positioning to compensate for out of aligned wall studs
and to keep the wording level. The Alarm can be positioned over the
bracket every 120°. Rotate the Alarm until aligned properly.
5. Check all connections.
STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY:
• If you are only installing one unit, restore power to the junction box.
INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONLY:
• If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke/CO Alarms, repeat
Step 1-5 for each Smoke/CO Alarm in the series. When you are
finished, restore power to the junction box.
The optional locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized
removal of the battery or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks
in single-family households where unauthorized battery or alarm
removal is not a concern.
These Smoke/CO Alarms have two separate locking features: one locks
the battery compartment, and the other locks the Smoke/CO Alarm to the
mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or
use them both.
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife
• Standard/Flathead screwdriver.
Both locking features use locking pins, molded into the mounting bracket. Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife, remove one or both pins, depending on
which locking features you use.
THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT LOCK
TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT:
Do not lock the battery compartment until you have activated the battery
and tested the battery back-up.
1. Activate the battery back-up by removing
the "Pull to Activate Battery Back-Up"
tab. Push and hold the test button on the
Smoke/CO Alarm's cover until the alarm
sounds: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause,
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
If the unit does not alarm during
testing, DO NOT lock the battery
compartment! Install a new battery
and test again. If it still does not
alarm, replace the Smoke/CO
Alarm immediately.
2. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility
knife, detach one locking pin from
the mounting bracket.
3. Push the locking pin
through the black dot on
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the label on the back of
the Smoke/CO Alarm.
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INSTALLATION, Continued
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not restore power until all
Alarms are completely installed. Restoring power before installation
is complete may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
6. Make sure the Smoke/CO Alarm is receiving AC power. Under normal
operation, the green indicator light will shine continuously. If the green
power indicator light does not light, TURN OFF POWER TO THE
JUNCTION BOX and recheck all connections. If all connections are
correct and the green power indicator still does not light when you
restore the power, the unit should be replaced immediately.
7. ACTIVATING THE BATTERY BACK-UP
Activate the battery back-up by removing the "Pull to Activate
Battery Back-Up" tab. You do not need to open the battery
compartment and reposition the battery during installation. DO NOT
remove the battery activation tab until AC power is turned on to
conserve battery power.
8. Single Station Alarms: Test each Alarm. Press and hold the
Test/Silence button until you hear the acknowledge "chirp" or the
unit alarms.
Interconnected Alarms: Press and hold the Test/Silence button
until the unit alarms. All interconnected Alarms should sound. The
other Alarms sounding only tests the interconnect signal between
PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM
3 Alarms. It does not test each Alarm's operation. You must test each
1 Mounting Bracket
Alarm individually to check if the Alarm is functioning properly.
2 Mounting Slot and Screw*
If any unit in the series does not alarm during testing, TURN OFF POWER,
3 Locking Pins (break out of
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REMOVE BATTERIES, and recheck connections. If it does not alarm when
bracket)
you restore power, replace it immediately.
4 Hot (Black) AC Wire
5 Neutral (White) AC Wire
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED ALARMS
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6 Interconnect Wire (Orange)
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• Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage
7 Lever to Open Battery
Compartment the units and cause them to malfunction, removing your
protection.
8 Swing-Out Battery
• AC and AC/DC Smoke/CO Alarms can be interconnected.
Compartment
Under AC power, all units will alarm when one senses smoke
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9 Quick-Connect Power or CO. When power is interrupted, only the AC/DC units in
the series will continue to send and receive signals.
AC powered Smoke/CO Alarms will not operate. See "Smart
*Not Included
Interconnect" Feature.
Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of a Smoke/CO problem
than stand-alone units, especially if the problem starts in a remote area of
the dwelling. If any unit in the series senses Smoke/CO, all units will alarm.
To determine which Smoke/CO Alarm initiated an alarm, refer to the table.
During an Alarm:
On Initiating Alarm(s) – Red LED(s) flashes (flash) rapidly
On All Other Alarms – Red LED is Off
After an Alarm (Latching):
On Initiating Alarm(s) – Green LED(s) On, Red LED(s) flash once every 5 seconds
On All Other Alarms – Green LED(s) On, Red LED(s) is Off
Compatible Interconnected Units
Interconnect units within a single family residence only. Otherwise all
households will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the
series. Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible
units and all requirements are met. This unit is designed to be compatible
with: BRK Electronics ® Smoke Alarm Models 9120, 9120B, 7010, 7010B,
7020B, 4120, 4120B, 4120SB, 4919, 2002RAC, 100S, 5919, 5919TH;
BRK Electronics ® Heat Alarm Models HD6135F, HD6135FB; BRK
Electronics ® CO Alarm Models CO5120BN, CO5120PDBN; Smoke/CO
Alarm Model SC6120B, SC9120B; and First Alert
SA4120, SA4120B, SA4121B, SA4919B, SA100B, SC7010B, SC7010BV;
Accessory devices models RM3, RM4, SL177.
Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:
• A maximum of 18 compatible BRK Electronics
Alarms may be interconnected. No more than 12 of the 18 can be
Smoke Alarms per NFPA 72.
• The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units.
• The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less
than 1000 feet (300 meters). This type of wire is commonly available
at Hardware and Electrical Supply stores.
• All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and NFPA 70 of
the National Electrical Code. Refer to NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and/or
your local building code for further connection requirements.
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A. Unswitched 120VAC B. To Additional Alarms,
60 Hz source
1. Smoke/CO Alarm 4. Wire Nut
2. Ceiling or Wall 5. Junction Box
3. Power Connector 6. Neutral Wire (White)
USING THE OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES
Battery Drawer Lock
Locking Pin
Mounting Bracket Lock
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT:
Once the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed, you must disconnect it from the AC
power before unlocking the battery compartment.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where
the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting
bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical
shock, injury or death.
1. Remove the Smoke/CO Alarm from the mounting bracket. If the unit is
locked to the bracket, see the section "To Deactivate the Locking
Feature."
2. Disconnect the power connector by gently prying it away from the back
of the Smoke/CO Alarm.
3. Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head of the
locking pin, and gently pry it out of the battery
compartment lock. (If you plan to re-lock the
battery compartment, save the locking pin.)
4. To re-lock the battery compartment, close the
battery door and reinsert the locking pin in the
lock.
5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of the Smoke/CO Alarm,
reattach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting bracket, and restore the
power.
When replacing the battery, always test the Smoke/CO Alarm before
re-locking the battery compartment.
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HOW YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM WORKS
THE COVER OF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM
1. Test/Silence Button: Press
and hold to activate test,
or to silence the alarm.
2. POWER Light (GREEN)/
SMOKE ALARM Light (RED)
3. CO ALARM Light (RED)
4. Battery Drawer
5. (Behind the Cover) Alarm
Horn: 85dB audible alarm
for test, alarm, and unit
malfunction warning.
UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT
AND HORN PATTERNS
Condition LED (Red or Green Horn
Lights)
POWER UP Green LED Horn remains silent
flashes ON
once, then
shines continuously
DURING TESTING Smoke & CO Horn pattern:
Red LEDs flash (Smoke) 3 beeps,
once every pause, 3 beeps,
second during pause;
their respective (CO) 4 beeps, pause,
repetitive horn 4 beeps, pause
patterns
LOW OR MISSING Green LED Horn "chirps"
BATTERY flashes about once a
(with horn) minute
ALARM CONDITION Smoke or CO Horn pattern:
Interconnected Series
Red LED (CO) 4 beeps,
of Smoke/CO Alarms flashes rapidly pause, 4 beeps,
on the unit that pause repeating
triggered the alarm. on all CO Alarms and
"Smart Interconnect"
LEDs on the Alarms;
other alarms in (Smoke) 3 beeps,
an interconnected pause, 3 beeps,
series will not flash. pause repeating on all
Smoke, Heat, and
"Smart Interconnect"
Alarms
IN ALARM SILENCE Red Smoke or CO Horn remains silent:
MODE LED flashes CO for 4 minutes;
once every Smoke for up
second on to 15 minutes.
initiating unit Horn will sound
if Smoke or CO
levels increase.
"LATCHING" ALARM Red Smoke Horn remains silent
INDICATOR and/or CO
LED flashes
once every 5 seconds
MALFUNCTION Green LED flashes 3 Horn sounds 3
times synchro- consecutive
nized with 3 rapid chirps
® Smoke Alarm Models
rapid chirps every minute
IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS
® Smoke, Heat or CO
WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM
Type of Alarm What You See and Hear
Carbon Monoxide CO Light:
(CO) Flashing RED
Horn: 4 beeps,
pause, 4 beeps,
pause
Smoke Smoke Light:
Flashing RED
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Horn: 3 beeps,
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pause, 3 beeps,
pause
WHAT TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED
"ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR"
Maximum = 18 Alarms
If you hear the alarm horn sound 4 beeps, pause,
4 beeps, pause, and the RED CO light is flashing,
7. Interconnect Wire
(Orange) move everyone to a source of fresh air.
8. Hot Wire (Black)
Using the Optional Locking Features (Continued)
THE MOUNTING BRACKET LOCK
TO ACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK:
1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from the mounting
bracket.
2. Insert the locking pin into the lock located on the base as shown in
the diagram.
3. When you attach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting bracket,
the locking pin's head will fit into a notch on the bracket.
TO DEACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area
where the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed before removing it from the
mounting bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may result in
serious electrical shock, injury or death.
Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or
AC/DC Smoke/CO Alarm. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit
breaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery from Smoke/CO
Alarms with battery back-up. Finally, press and hold the test button.
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the mounting bracket pin and
the mounting bracket.
2. Pry the Smoke/CO Alarm away from the bracket by turning both
the screwdriver and the Smoke/CO Alarm counterclockwise (left)
at the same time.
TO PERMANENTLY REMOVE
THE BRACKET LOCK:
Insert the flathead screwdriver
between the locking pin and the
lock, and pry the pin out of the
lock.
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WHAT TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED, Continued
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 CO ALARM SOUNDS:
1. Operate the Test/Silence button.
2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down
the number of your local emergency service here:
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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 Smoke/CO Alarm remains
in its normal condition.
4. After following steps 1-3, if your Smoke/CO Alarm reactivates within
a 24-hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance
technician to investigate 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:
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WHAT TO DO IF SMOKE IS DETECTED
If you hear the alarm horn sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps,
pause and the RED SMOKE light is flashing, smoke has
been detected. Evacuate everyone from the building.
• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning
you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your
immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the
alarm may result in injury or death.
• Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm.
Disconnecting the power disables the Alarm so it cannot
sense smoke. This will remove your protection. Instead, open
a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The Alarm will
reset automatically.
• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
• ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the
power connector from the unit when the power is on may result
in electrical shock, serious injury or death.
When an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm,
the alarm indicator light on the unit(s) that initiated the alarm will blink
rapidly. It will remain OFF on any remaining units.
If the unit alarms, get everyone out of the dwelling immediately.
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a
fire—cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace, for example—open a
nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit. Use the
Silence Feature to silence the Alarm. This will silence the alarm, and
once the smoke clears the unit will reset itself automatically.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
• Don't panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don't stop to get
dressed or collect anything.
• 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
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
Take short, shallow breaths.
• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
Give your address, then your name.
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
Alarms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of
Smoke/CO Alarms" for details.
"SMART INTERCONNECT" FEATURE
This Alarm includes "Smart Interconnect" which enables the Alarm to be
interconnected with other BRK Smoke, Heat, and "Smart Interconnect"
CO Alarms. When smoke is detected, all Alarms will sound the smoke
horn pattern. When CO is detected, "Smart Interconnect" Alarms will
sound the CO horn pattern. Alarms that do not have the "Smart
Interconnect" Feature will remain silent during a CO alarm.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
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NEVER disconnect the power to your Smoke/CO Alarm to silence the
horn—use the Silence Feature. Disconnecting the Smoke/CO Alarm
removes your protection! If the unit will not silence or if it stays in
silence mode continuously, it should be replaced immediately.
• The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn
while you identify and correct the problem. Do not use the
Silence Feature in emergency situations. It will not correct a CO
problem or extinguish a fire.
• To use the Silence Feature, press the Test/Silence button until
you hear the acknowledge "chirp" or until the horn is silent.
• If the Test/Silence button is pressed while the Smoke/CO Alarm
is in the silence mode, the alarm will start sounding again.
To silence Alarms in an interconnected series:
To silence an interconnected series of Smoke/CO Alarms, you must
press the Test/Silence button on the initiating alarm (The unit with the
flashing red light; the red light will be off on all other Alarms.). If you
press the Test/Silence on any other Alarm, it will only silence that unit,
not the whole interconnected series.
WHEN THE SMOKE ALARM IS SILENCED...
The Smoke Alarm will remain silent for up to 15 minutes and then return
to normal operation. If the smoke has not cleared within the silence
period or if smoke increases to a critical level during the silence period,
the unit will go back into alarm.
Use the Silence Feature only if you are certain of the source of
smoke. If you are not certain of the source or a fire starts while
you are clearing smoke, evacuate the house immediately. Not
responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death.
WHEN THE CO ALARM IS SILENCED...
The CO Alarm will remain silent for 4 minutes. While the Alarm is
silenced, it will continue to monitor the air for CO. After 4 minutes, if CO
levels remain potentially dangerous the horn will start sounding again.
The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the Alarm horn.
It will not correct a CO problem.
LOW BATTERY SILENCE FEATURE
This Silence Feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning
"chirp" for up to 8 hours if AC power is present. Press the Test/Silence
button on the Alarm cover until you hear the acknowledge "chirp".
Once the low battery warning "chirp" silence feature is activated, the
unit continues to flash the green light once a minute for 8 hours. After
8 hours, the low battery "chirp" will resume. The Alarm will continue to
operate as long as AC power is supplied. However, replace the battery
as soon as possible, to maintain protection in event of a power outage.
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