First Alert ZCOMBO-G User Manual

USER'S MANUAL
COMBINATION CARBON
MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARM
Separate sensors to detect smoke and CO;
the two alarm systems work independently
Powered by two "AA" batteries
Side access drawer for easy
battery replacement
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user's manual contains important information about your Combination
Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm's operation. If you are installing this Alarm for
use by others, you must leave this manual— or a copy of it—with the end user.
Printed in Mexico
CONFORMS TO
M08-0456-153450-WEB K1 6/19
UL STD 217 AND UL STD 2034
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All First Alert and BRK Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements,
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including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.
Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric technology at
detecting small particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by flaming
fires, which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of
these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization technology
at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts
by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours before bursting into flame.
Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms
on each level and in every bedroom of your home.
INTRODUCTION
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials properly. Never
smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from children; 3) Store flammable materials
in proper containers; 4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload
electrical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-
free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and
open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials; 8) Don't let rubbish accumulate.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they are not working
properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working
fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape
ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
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Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions
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or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items.
This Smoke/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family
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residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two separate alarms. The
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CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other gas. It will only indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
present in other areas. The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the presence of smoke that
reaches the sensor. The Smoke Alarm is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.
This Smoke/CO Alarm cannot operate without working batteries.
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Removing the batteries for any reason, or failing to replace the
batteries at the end of their service life, removes your protection.
NEVER ignore any alarm. See "If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds" for more information
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on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond can result in injury or death.
The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will not correct a problem.
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See "Using the Silence Features" for details. Always check your home for a
potential problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
Test this Smoke/CO Alarm once a week. If the Alarm ever fails
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to test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the Alarm is
not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units.
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It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals
with medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to carbon monoxide
may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals
for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. For additional information
on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician.
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.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
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Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly approved by First Alert /
BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
Model ZCOMBO
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
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interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
INSTALLATION
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
Minimum coverage for Smoke Alarms, as recommended by the 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).
For CO Alarms, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that
a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in
the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install additional
CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home.
NOTE: For added protection, install an additional Smoke/CO Alarm at least
15 feet (4.6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source where
possible. In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this distance cannot
be maintained, install the Alarm as far away as possible from the furnace or
other fuel burning source. Installing the Alarm closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) will
not harm the Alarm, but may increase the frequency of unwanted alarms.
IN GENERAL, INSTALL COMBINATION SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS:
On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
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Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with
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the door partly or completely closed.
In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping areas, install a
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unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long, install a unit at each end.
At the top of first-to-second floor stairs.
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At the bottom of the basement stairs.
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For additional coverage, install Alarms in all rooms, halls, and storage areas, where
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temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F and 100˚ F (4.4˚ C and 37.8˚ C).
RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT
In new construction AC and AC/DC smoke alarms MUST
be interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations.
When installing on the wall, the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be placed
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between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line.
When installing on the ceiling, place the alarm as close to the center as possible.
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In either case, install at least 4 inches (102 mm) from where the wall and
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ceiling meet. See "Avoiding Dead Air Spaces" for more information.
NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could
keep carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the Alarm.
Installing Smoke/CO Alarms in Mobile Homes
For minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each sleeping
area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many older
mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation.
If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount
of insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only.
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING
SMOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS
KEY:
SMOKE ALARMS
SMOKE ALARM WITH
SILENCE FEATURE
CO ALARMS
BOTH, OR COMBINATION
SMOKE/CO ALARMS
Suggested locations are based on
NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72
for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for
Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always
refer to national and local codes
before beginning any installation.