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 larm" 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.
C Powered Smoke &
• The battery compartment resists closing unless a battery is
installed. This warns you the unit will not operate under DC
Carbon Monoxide larm
power without a battery.
with Battery Back-up,
Silence Feature and • Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding.
It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn
Latching larm
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
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Input: 120V C
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
60 Hz, 0.09
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
IMPORT NT! PLE SE RE D C REFULLY ND S VE
recommendations).
This user's manual contains important information about your larm's
operation. If you are installing the larm for use by others, you must For CO larms, the National Fire Protection ssociation (NFP )
leave this manual — or a copy of it — with the end user. 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
CONFORMS TO
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bedroom, and on every level of your home.
Model
UL STD 217
M08-0094-024 K1 08/12 &
SC9120B
UL STD 2034
In general, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
larms:
INTRODUCTION
• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
Thank you for choosing BRK Brands, Inc. for your Smoke and Carbon
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly
Monoxide larm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke &
or completely closed.
CO larm designed to provide you with early warning of a fire or Carbon
Monoxide. Key features include:
• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Combination larm. One alarm protects sleeping areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet
against two deadly household threats. (12 meters) long, install a unit at each end.
Most ccurate Carbon Monoxide Sensor* dvanced electrochemical
• t the top of first-to-second floor stairs.
CO sensor technology.
• t the bottom of the basement stairs.
Intelligent Sensing Technology designed to help reduce unwanted or
nuisance alarms.
• For additional coverage, install larms in all rooms, halls, and storage
Smart Interconnect can be interconnected to BRK Smoke larms. areas, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F and
One interconnect wire carries both smoke and CO alarm signals.
100˚ F (4.4˚ C and 37.8˚ C).
Single Button Test/Silence eliminates confusion. Depending on what
mode the alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions
Recommended Placement
such as testing the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm
when in silence and clearing the Latching feature.
Two Silence Features. Temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to
eight hours before replacing low battery or silence an unwanted alarm
for several minutes.
Two Latching Features. larm Latch: Easily identifies initiating alarm
even after alarm condition has subsided. Low Battery Latch: Identifies
which unit is in low battery condition.
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.
End of Life Signal. Provides audible and visual confirmation alarm
needs to be replaced.
* s compared to other sensing technologies
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be interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations.
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www.brkelectronics.com • www.firstalert.com
• When installing on the wall, the top edge of Smoke larms should
ll BRK ® and First lert ® Smoke larms conform to regulatory
be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm)
requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles
from the wall/ceiling line.
of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are
produced in all fires. • When installing on the ceiling, place the alarm as close to the
center as possible.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photo-
electric technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be • In either case, install at least 4 inches (102 mm) from where the
produced in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume
wall and ceiling meet. See " voiding Dead ir Spaces" for more
combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these
information.
fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in
NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could
the kitchen.
keep carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the larm.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization
technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced
Installing Smoke/CO larms in Mobile Homes
in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for
For minimum security install one Smoke/CO larm 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 larms on
or no insulation. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are
each level and in every bedroom of your home.
unsure of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on
inside walls only.
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters
Do NOT locate this Smoke/CO larm:
away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;
• In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload elec-
attics. void extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
trical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys
grease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove
• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles
unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles,
form when something burns. reas to avoid include poorly ventilated
away from flammable materials; 8) Don't let rubbish accumulate.
kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately (6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace,
if they are not working properly. Smoke larms that do not work cannot water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot
alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every
(6 meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller
floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or
homes, for example – it is recommended the Smoke/CO larm be
other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The
blocked. placement recommendations are intended to keep these larms at
a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
"unwanted" alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke/CO
larm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate
these areas as much as possible.
• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important
operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations.
• Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. In air streams
Pay special attention to these items.
near kitchens. ir currents can draw cooking smoke into the smoke
• This Smoke/CO larm is approved for use in single-family
sensor and cause unwanted alarms.
residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
• In extremely humid areas. This larm should be at least 10 feet
(3 meters) from a shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher,
• This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide larm has two laundry room, utility room, or other source of high humidity.
separate alarms. The CO larm is not designed to detect fire
• In direct sunlight.
or any other gas. It will only indicate the presence of carbon
monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be • In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air
present in other areas. The Smoke larm will only indicate the may prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.
presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The Smoke larm
• In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or hotter
is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.
than 100˚ F (37.8˚ C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl
spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings,
porches, and garages.
ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Turn off the power to the area
• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the
where the Smoke/CO larm is installed before removing it from
sensing chamber.
the mounting bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may
result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights.
Electrical "noise" can interfere with the sensor.
• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is
• In "dead air" spaces. See " voiding Dead ir Spaces".
recommended that you install special units which use devices
like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.
VOIDING DE D IR SP CES
• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes
in your area; rticles 210 and 300.3 (B) of NFP 70 (NEC), "Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke/CO
NFP 72, NFP 101; ICC; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); larm. To avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations
NBC (BOC ); OTFDC (C BO), and any other local or building below.
codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be On ceilings, install Smoke/CO larms as close to the center of the
performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these
ceiling as possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke/CO larm
guidelines may result in injury or property damage.
at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner.
• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120V C pure sine
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of
wave 60 Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off
Smoke/CO larms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and
by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter.
12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line.
Failure to connect this unit to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it
from providing constant protection. Unit may be connected to On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first Smoke/CO
an arc fault circuit interrupter.
larm within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured
• This Smoke/CO larm must have C or battery power to horizontally. dditional Smoke/CO larms may be required depending
operate. If C power fails and the battery is dead or missing, on the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFP 72 for
the alarm cannot operate. details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings.
• Never disconnect the power from an C 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 larm" and "Where This larm 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 larm.
Find the pair of self-adhesive labels included with this Smoke/CO larm.
• 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 larm, and the other label in
the "fresh air" location you plan to go if the alarm sounds.
NOTE: 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 (HV C) 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 ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Turn off power to the area where you
will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning
installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may
KEY:
result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
SMOKE ALARMS
To install this unit:
SMOKE ALARM WITH
1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base. Position the screw
SILENCE FEATURE
slots on the mounting bracket over the screws in the junction box.
CO ALARMS
Tighten the screws.
BOTH, OR COMBINATION
SMOKE/CO ALARMS
Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to
Suggested locations are based on
the power connector will cause damage to the larm and may lead
NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72
for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for to a non-functioning larm.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always
refer to national and local codes
2. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to the C power.
before beginning any installation.
ST ND LONE L RM 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 L RMS 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 larms.
3. Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke/CO larm.
4. Position the base of the Smoke/CO larm over the mounting bracket
and turn. The larm 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 larm can be positioned over the
bracket every 120°. Rotate the larm until aligned properly.
5. Check all connections.
ST ND LONE L RM ONLY:
• If you are only installing one unit, restore power to the junction box.
INTERCONNECTED L RMS ONLY:
• If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke/CO larms, repeat
Step 1-5 for each Smoke/CO larm 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 larms have two separate locking features: one locks
the battery compartment, and the other locks the Smoke/CO larm 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 B TTERY COMP RTMENT:
Do not lock the battery compartment until you have activated the battery
and tested the battery back-up.
1. ctivate the battery back-up by removing
the "Pull to ctivate Battery Back-Up"
tab. Push and hold the test button on the
Smoke/CO larm'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
larm 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 larm.
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INSTALLATION, Continued
ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Do not restore power until all
larms are completely installed. Restoring power before installation
is complete may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
6. Make sure the Smoke/CO larm is receiving C 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. CTIV TING THE B TTERY B CK-UP
ctivate the battery back-up by removing the "Pull to ctivate
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 C power is turned on to
conserve battery power.
8. Single Station larms: Test each larm. Press and hold the
Test/Silence button until you hear the acknowledge "chirp" or the
unit alarms.
Interconnected larms: Press and hold the Test/Silence button
until the unit alarms. ll interconnected larms should sound. The
other larms sounding only tests the interconnect signal between
P RTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO L RM
3 larms. It does not test each larm's operation. You must test each
1 Mounting Bracket
larm individually to check if the larm 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 B TTERIES, and recheck connections. If it does not alarm when
bracket)
you restore power, replace it immediately.
4 Hot (Black) C Wire
5 Neutral (White) C 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
• C and C/DC Smoke/CO larms can be interconnected.
Compartment
Under C 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 C/DC units in
the series will continue to send and receive signals.
C powered Smoke/CO larms 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 larm initiated an alarm, refer to the table.
During an larm:
On Initiating larm(s) – Red LED(s) flashes (flash) rapidly
On ll Other larms – Red LED is Off
fter an larm (Latching):
On Initiating larm(s) – Red LED(s) On for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds
On ll Other larms – 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: First lert ® Smoke larm Models S 4120, S 4121B, S 100B,
S 520 and BRK ® Smoke larm Models 9120, 9120B, SC6120B,
SC9120B, 7010, 7010B, 7020B, SC7010B, SC7010BV, 100S, 4120,
4120B, 4120SB; BRK ® CO larm Models CO5120BN, CO5120PDBN;
BRK ® Heat larm Models HD6135F and HD6135FB; BRK
Devices Models RM3 and RM4 (Relay Modules), SL177 (Strobe Light).
See www.brkelectronics.com for most current interconnect list.
Interconnected units must meet LL of the following requirements:
• maximum of 18 compatible BRK Electronics
larms may be interconnected. No more than 12 of the 18 can be
Smoke larms per NFP 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.
• ll wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and NFP 70 of
the National Electrical Code. Refer to NFP 72, NFP 101, and/or
your local building code for further connection requirements.
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. Unswitched 120V C B. To dditional larms,
60 Hz source
1. Smoke/CO larm 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 B TTERY COMP RTMENT:
Once the Smoke/CO larm is installed, you must disconnect it from the C
power before unlocking the battery compartment.
ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Turn off the power to the area where
the Smoke/CO larm 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 larm 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 larm.
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 larm,
reattach the Smoke/CO larm to the mounting bracket, and restore the
power.
When replacing the battery, always test the Smoke/CO larm 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 L RM Light (RED)
3. CO L RM Light (RED)
4. Battery Drawer
5. (Behind the Cover) larm
Horn: 85 dB audible alarm
for test, alarm, and unit
malfunction warning.
WH T YOU WILL SEE ND HE R WITH THIS L RM
Under Normal Operations
Horn: Silent
Power/Smoke LED: Constant Green
CO LED: Off
When You Test the larm
Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps
Power/Smoke LED: C Power (LED Green); Battery Power (LED off)
CO LED: Off, followed by
Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps
Power/Smoke LED: Turns back On
CO LED: Flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern
If Battery Becomes Low or is Missing
Horn: chirps once a minute
Power/ Smoke LED: Flashes Green once a minute until reset. Low
Battery latch is now engaged. (See Latching Features note
below.) Green LED On for 2 seconds/Off for two seconds.
CO LED: Off
If larm is Not Operating Properly (M LFUNCTION SIGN L)
Horn: 3 chirps every minute
Power/Smoke LED: Green LED 3 Flashes approx. once a minute
CO LED: Off
larm has reached its End of Life
Horn: 5 chirps every minute
Power/Smoke LED: Green LED 5 Flashes approx. once a minute
CO LED: Off
larm Levels of CO are Detected
Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps
Power/Smoke LED: On
CO LED: During larm: Flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern.
fter larm: Flashes Red On for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds.
CO larm Latch is now engaged. (See L TCHING FE TURES
section for details).
Smoke is Detected
Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps
Power/Smoke LED: During larm: Flashes Red in sync with the
horn pattern. fter larm: Flashes Red On for 2 seconds/Off
for 2 seconds. Smoke larm Latch is now engaged. (See
L TCHING FE TURES section for details).
CO LED: Off
Smoke larm is Silenced
Horn: Off
® uxiliary
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red
CO LED: Off
CO larm is Silenced
® Smoke, Heat or CO Horn: Off
Power/Smoke LED: C Power (LED Green); Battery Power (LED off)
CO LED: Flashes Red
Latching Features Note: Without C Power and running on battery
only, Low Battery Latch or larm Latch are only engaged for about
15 minutes to conserve power. Low Battery Latch and larm Latch
do not operate with a missing battery and no C Power.
IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS
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WHAT TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED
" L RM-MOVE TO FRESH IR"
If you hear the alarm horn sound 4 beeps, pause,
4 beeps, pause, and the RED CO light is flashing,
move everyone to a source of fresh air.
Maximum = 18 larms
7. Interconnect Wire
(Orange)
8. Hot Wire (Black)
Using the Optional Locking Features (Continued)
THE MOUNTING BRACKET LOCK
TO CTIV TE THE BR CKET 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 larm to the mounting bracket,
the locking pin's head will fit into a notch on the bracket.
TO DE CTIV TE THE BR CKET LOCK:
ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD. Turn off the power to the area
where the Smoke/CO larm 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.
lways discharge the branch circuit before servicing an C or
C/DC Smoke/CO larm. First, turn off the C power at the circuit
breaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery from Smoke/CO
larms 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 larm away from the bracket by turning both
the screwdriver and the Smoke/CO larm counterclockwise (left)
at the same time.
TO PERM NENTLY REMOVE
THE BR CKET LOCK:
Insert the flathead screwdriver
between the locking pin and the
lock, and pry the pin out of the
lock.
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WH T TO DO IF C RBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED, Continued
ctuation of your CO larm indicates the presence of carbon
monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO
larm sounds, you must not ignore it!
IF THE CO L RM 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 larm remains
in its normal condition.
4. fter following steps 1-3, if your Smoke/CO larm 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 C power to quiet an unwanted alarm.
Disconnecting the power disables the larm so it cannot
sense smoke. This will remove your protection. Instead, open
a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The larm will
reset automatically.
• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
• ELECTRIC L SHOCK H Z RD: ttempting 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 C 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 larm. 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.
larms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of
Smoke/CO larms" for details.
"SMART INTERCONNECT" FEATURE
This larm includes "Smart Interconnect" which enables the larm to be
interconnected with other BRK Smoke, Heat, and "Smart Interconnect"
CO larms. When smoke is detected, all larms will sound the smoke
horn pattern. When CO is detected, "Smart Interconnect" larms will
sound the CO horn pattern. larms that do not have the "Smart
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Interconnect" Feature will remain silent during a CO alarm.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURES
Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm. Removing
the batteries disables the alarm and removes your protection.
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.
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several
minutes. You can silence this Smoke/CO larm by pressing the Test/
Silence button on the alarm cover until you hear an acknowledge chirp.
fter the Test/Silence button is released, the Red LED blinks during the
silence mode.
When the Smoke larm is When the CO larm is
Silenced Silenced
The Smoke larm will remain The CO alarm will remain silent
silent for up to 15 minutes, then for up to 4 minutes.
return to normal operation.
fter 4 minutes, if CO levels
If the smoke has not cleared–or remain potentially dangerous the
continues to increase–the device horn will start sounding again.
will go back into alarm.
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
This Silence Feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning
"chirp" for up to 8 hours if C power is present. Press the Test/Silence
button on the larm 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. fter
8 hours, the low battery "chirp" will resume. The larm will continue to
operate as long as C power is supplied. Note, if battery is missing or
dead, Low Battery Silence cannot be activated and alarm with continue
to chirp approximately once per minute. However, replace the batteries
as soon as possible, to maintain protection in event of a power outage.
To deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button again.
The unit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume
(LED flashes and unit sounds "chirp" once a minute).
To silence larms in an interconnected series:
To silence an interconnected series of Smoke/CO larms, 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 larms.). If you
press the Test/Silence on any other larm, it will only silence that unit,
not the whole interconnected series.
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
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 Test/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging
that the End of Life silence feature has been activated.
fter approximately 2 days, the End of Life "chirp" will resume.
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