First Alert SCO2 User Manual page 2

WEEKLY TESTING POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME
• NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You
might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your
home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit's
operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent
damage and voids your warranty.
• DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding.
Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing.
When testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
Smoke/CO Alarm.
1. Push and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover until you hear a
Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater, gas or wood burning
"chirp." The "chirp" marks the start of the self-test sequence.
fireplace, gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.
2. During testing, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps,
Damaged or insufficient venting: corroded or disconnected water
pause, 3 beeps, pause, while the red smoke LED flashes. Then you
will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchang-
pause, while the red CO LED flashes. er, blocked or clogged chimney opening.
Improper use of appliance/device: operating a barbecue grill or
If the Smoke/CO Alarm does not test properly:
vehicle in an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch).
1. Make sure the battery is fresh and installed correctly.
Transient CO Problems: "transient" or on-again-off-again CO problems
2. Be sure the alarm is clean and dust-free.
can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.
3. Test the unit again.
The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:
If the Smoke/CO Alarm is still not working properly, replace it immediately.
1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by
Refer to the "Limited Warranty" at the end of this manual.
outdoor conditions such as:
• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy
If there is still a problem, do not try to fix the Alarm yourself.
air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods
This will void your warranty!
between cycles).
• Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust
fans.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE • Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited
fresh air.
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but
• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers,
there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly:
furnaces, or water heaters.
• Test it at least once a week.
• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can
• Clean the Smoke/CO Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum amplify the above situations.
the outside of the Smoke/CO Alarm using your household vacuum's 2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven,
soft brush attachment. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. Never use water,
fireplace).
cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
3. Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the ground.
• If the Smoke/CO Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt,
4. Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
dust and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted
These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your
alarms, replace the unit immediately.
home. Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See "Where
recreate during a CO investigation.
This Alarm Should Not Be Installed" for details.
• When the battery becomes weak, the Alarm will "chirp" about once
a minute (the low battery warning). This warning should last 7 days, HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM CO
but you should replace the battery immediately to continue your
POISONING?
protection. This Alarm must have battery power to operate.
If the battery is dead or missing, the Alarm cannot operate. A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air
and sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become
threatening for average, healthy adults.
DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near
A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home
the Alarm. DO NOT paint over the Alarm. Doing so may permanently
appliances.
damage the Alarm.
To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
CHOOSING A REPLACEMENT BATTERY: • Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves,
and nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for
This Smoke/CO Alarm requires one standard 9V alkaline battery. The
rust and corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can
following alkaline batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell
prevent proper air movement and cause backdrafting. Never "cap"
#MN1604 or MX1604; Eveready "Energizer" 522. You can also use an
or cover a chimney in any way that would block air flow.
Ultralife 9V lithium battery U9VL-J, U9VL-J-P for longer service life
between battery changes. These batteries are available at many local
• Test and maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually. Many
retail stores.
local gas or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance
inspections for a nominal fee.
• Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances.
• Always use the exact batteries specified by this User's Manual.
Check appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the
DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. Clean the battery contacts
flame on the burner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue.
and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Install
A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and
batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
CO may be present. Keep the blower door on the furnace closed.
• Please dispose of or recycle used batteries properly, following
Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel-burning
any local regulations. Consult your local waste management
appliances. Make sure appliances are vented to the outside. Do
authority or recycling organization to find an electronics
not grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on screen porches.
recycling facility in your area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES
• Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft
IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.
hood on an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on
furnace heat exchangers.
• Keep battery out of reach of children. In the event a battery • Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.
is swallowed, immediately contact your poison control center,
• Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO
your physician, or the National Battery Ingestion hotline at
is escaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening
202-625-3333 as serious injury may occur.
windows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.
In addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read
this manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to
Actual battery service life depends on the Smoke/CO Alarm and the
do if your CO Alarm sounds.
environment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above
are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the
manufacturer's suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery
immediately once the unit starts "chirping" (the "low battery warning"). REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE/
CO ALARMS
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS
WHAT IS CO?
WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?
CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO
do not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical
Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as
appliances typically do not produce CO.
described below. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO
These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline,
over time (in minutes).
kerosene, and propane.
UL2034 Required Alarm Points*:
Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly
maintained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise • If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM
quickly. CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient. BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES.
"Air-tight" homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other
• If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM
weatherproofing can "trap" CO inside.
BETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES.
• If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm if CO, IT MUST ALARM
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
* Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative
These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be
discussed with ALL household members. Humidity (RH).
Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue ("flu-like"
The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level
symptoms). of 30 ppm for 30 days.
Medium Exposure: Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast
heart rate.
CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat.
Extreme Exposure: Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung
Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume it's not present.
failure. Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage, death.
• An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect
average, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may
cause headaches.
This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO
levels are extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach • An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average,
a certain minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally healthy adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.
sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults.
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station
Why is this important? Because you need to be warned of a potential
carbon monoxide alarms UL2034.
CO problem while you can still react in time. In many reported cases
According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2:
of CO exposure, victims may be aware that they are not feeling well,
"Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended
but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough to exit
to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as,
the building or get help. Also, young children and pets may be the first
but not limited to, exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal
affected. The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when
operation of fuel-fired appliances, and fireplaces. CO Alarms are intend-
the CO Alarm sounds. However, people with cardiac or respiratory
ed to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a
problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people
loss of ability to react to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure."
can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. If you experience
This CO Alarm monitors the air at the Alarm, and is designed to alarm
even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!
before CO levels become life threatening. This
allows you precious time to leave the house and correct the problem.
This is only possible if Alarms are located, installed, and maintained as
FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM
described in this manual.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The
difficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the
CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically.
factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO:
• House well ventilated before the investigator arrives. Audible Alarm: 85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
• Problem caused by "backdrafting."
• Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances.
Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may
be difficult to locate the source of CO. BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be
obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service
call.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one
Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bed-
room. In new construction, the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and
interconnected. See "Agency Placement Recommendations" for details.
For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a Smoke
Alarm 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 Alarms.
More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:
• 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.
• At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom of
the basement stairway.
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm 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 AC or AC/
DC units be interconnected for added protection.
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station
Smoke Alarms 217.
NFPA 72 Chapter 29
"For your information, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code,
NFPA 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 NFPA 72
Signaling Code Copyright © 2010 National Fire Protection Association,
Quincy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is not the complete and
official position of the National Fire Protection Association, on the
referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its
entirety), (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Inc.,
Quincy, MA 02269).
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:
A Smoke Alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity,
but outside bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms 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 Alarms: 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.
However, they do not provide interconnected functionality.
AC powered Smoke Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit
senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
AC with battery (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided
the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units
must be installed by a qualified electrician.
Wireless Interconnected Alarms: Offer the same interconnected
functionality as with hardwired alarms, without wires. Units are easy
to install and do not require professional installation. They provide
BETWEEN 60 and 240 MINUTES.
protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh
and correctly installed.
Smoke Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup
power systems: AC powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated
with true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Smoke Alarm with
most battery-powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or
square wave or "quasi sine wave" inverters will damage the Alarm.
If you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with
the manufacturer to verify.
Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke
Alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a
visual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of
the Americans With Disabilities Act. These units 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.
All these Smoke Alarms 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 Alarm. If you are unsure which type of unit to install,
refer to NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 72 (National Fire
Alarm and Signaling Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269-9101. Local building codes may also require specific units in new
construction or in different areas of the home.
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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This Smoke Alarm 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 Alarm in com-
mon areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet
local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment build-
ings, 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 ware-
houses, 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
Alarm may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities.
In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/
DC powered Smoke Alarms only. In existing construction, AC, AC/DC, or
DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used as specified by local building
codes. Refer to NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and
NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire
Department for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not
defined as "households" .
HUD MAP Program
Certain HUD battery powered Smoke Alarm applications, especial-
ly those that fall under HUD 223(f) MAP (Multi-family Accelerated
Processing), may require a 10 Year sealed tamper resistant battery. This
alarm does not meet that requirement. Substitute First Alert SA340B.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate 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 equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
of the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly
approved by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user's authori-
ty 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.
GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS
This Smoke/CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended
for use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) requirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms must
be met. The Smoke Alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert
hearing impaired residents. Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be
installed for hearing impaired residents (CO Alarms are not yet available
for the hearing impaired).
Smoke/CO Alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the
escape plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved
– from kids to grandparents. Allow 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
, National Fire Alarm and
®
Smoke/CO Alarm, 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 Alarm while sleeping and
and NFPA 72 are
® ®
to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an
emergency.
Smoke/CO Alarms 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.
AC units cannot work if the AC 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 AC power, install both types of units.
This Smoke/CO Alarm 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 Alarm, or separate CO Alarms and
Smoke Alarms) in each bedroom and in the hallway between them.
This Smoke/CO Alarm 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 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 Alarms be used in conjunction with
interconnected AC powered Smoke Alarms. For details, see "About
Smoke Alarms" for details.
Smoke/CO Alarms 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 Alarm 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 appli-
ances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn. This
Smoke/CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired.
The Alarm may not have time to alarm before the fire itself caus-
es damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may
not reach the unit immediately. 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 Alarm is not a substitute for life insurance.
Though this Smoke/CO Alarm 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 Alarm has a limited life. Although this Smoke/CO
Alarm 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 Alarm is not foolproof. Like all other electronic devic-
es, this Smoke/CO Alarm 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If your Alarm does this... It means...
Horn "chirps" about once per minute; Low battery warning. Battery is low.
Green "Power/Smoke" LED flashes Green On
for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds. (Low Battery
Latch is engaged.)
Once a minute, the alarm sounds 3 "chirps" , and MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Unit needs to be
the green light flashes quickly three times. replaced. Based on self-diagnostic tests, the unit
has detected a fault.
The light flashes (GREEN) and the horn sounds END OF LIFE SIGNAL.
5 "chirps" every minute. CO Alarm needs to be replaced.
Alarm goes back into alarm after you pressed Smoke and/or CO levels are still potentially
the Test/Silence button to silence an alarm. dangerous.
Alarm sounds frequently even though no high The Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to
levels of smoke or CO are revealed in an "Where to Install This Alarm."
investigation.
*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see "Regular Maintenance."
If you have any questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs: 1-800-323-9005.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of BRK ® brand and First Alert ® brand products, warrants that for a period of ten 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 Acts 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 Affairs Division at
1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your records, please record:
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Date Purchased: _______________________________
Where To Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Before You Begin Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Where Purchased: __________________________________________
How To Install This Smoke/CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Using the Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
How Your Smoke/CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Replace alarm 10 years after installation. Please write the date
What To Do if CO is Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
in the space provided:
What To Do if Smoke is Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
The alarm will also provide an audible End-of-Life Signal Latching Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
approximately 10 years after installation to remind you to
replace the unit. Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
The End-of-Life Signal can be silenced for up to 2 days.
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Do not unplug the alarm or remove the batteries until you get
Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
replacement.
Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Regulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
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You should...
Replace the battery.
Units under warranty should be returned to
manufacturer for replacement. See "Limited
Warranty" for details.
Immediately replace the CO Alarm.
Refer to "If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds" for
details on how to respond to an alarm. If anyone
is feeling ill, EVACUATE your home immediately
and call 911.
Relocate your alarm. If frequent alarms continue,
have home rechecked for potential problems.
You may be experiencing an intermittent smoke
or CO problem.
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