Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for BRK electronic CO2120PN
Summary of Contents for BRK electronic CO2120PN
- Page 1 MODEL CO2120PN—User’s Manual 120V Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm With Silence Feature 120V AC 60 Hz .085A Standby .087A Alarm M06-1044-000 6/99...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ..........1 Basic Safety Information . -
Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction
CHAPTER 1: Introduction BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT! Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items. IMPORTANT! THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. -
Page 4: How Your Co Alarm Works
HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS General Information CAUTION! Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round. CO problems can occur any time during the year, and this alarm can only alert you if it is plugged in and receiving power. This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard, unswitched 120V AC wall outlet. -
Page 5: What The Lights And Alarm Tones Mean
WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM TONES MEAN During Power Up (or After Power Outage) Green light ON. Yellow & red lights OFF. Horn “chirps” once. During Normal Operation Green light ON. Yellow & red lights OFF. Horn silent. During Normal Test All three lights flash briefly. -
Page 6: Co Alarm Specifications
CO ALARM SPECIFICATIONS Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm). -
Page 7: Chapter 2: Installation
CHAPTER 2: Installation WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends the use of at least one CO Alarm per household, located near the sleeping area. For added protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home. -
Page 8: Where Not To Install Co Alarms
WHERE NOT TO INSTALL CO ALARMS DO NOT locate this CO Alarm: • In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas. • Closer than 20 feet from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater. -
Page 9: How To Install Your Co Alarm
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM WARNING! This CO Alarm can not operate without continuous electricity. It does not operate during a power failure. Do not use in an extension cord, or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch—unit must have a constant power supply. -
Page 10: Chapter 3: If Your Co Alarm Alarms
CHAPTER 3: If Your CO Alarm Alarms WARNING! Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO Alarm alarms, you must not ignore it! If the Alarm Signal Sounds: 1. -
Page 11: Using The Silence Feature
Using the Silence Feature WARNING! NEVER unplug your CO alarm to silence the horn. Use the silence feature. Unplugging the CO alarm removes your protection! See previous page for details on responding to an alarm. The silence feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm’s alarm horn while you correct the problem—it will not correct a CO problem. -
Page 12: Chapter 4: Testing And Maintenance
CHAPTER 4: Testing and Maintenance WEEKLY TESTING Push and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover until a loud alarm sounds— 4 beeps, a pause, then 4 beeps. The alarm sequence should last for 5-6 seconds. If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately. -
Page 13: Chapter 5: What You Need To Know About Co
CHAPTER 5: What You Need To Know About CO What is CO? CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical appliances typically do not produce CO. These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, and propane. -
Page 14: Potential Sources Of Co In The Home
Potential Sources Of CO In The Home Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater, gas or wood burning fireplace, gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer. Damaged or insufficient venting: corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger, blocked or clogged chimney opening. -
Page 15: How Can I Protect My Family
How Can I Protect My Family? 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. A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances. -
Page 16: Chapter 6: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Ul2034
CHAPTER 6: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 What Levels of CO Cause an Alarm? Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 defines 3 specific alarm points by which all residential CO Alarms must alarm. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over time (in minutes). -
Page 17: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Guide
CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Guide Problem... This means... Green light is OFF. Unit will Unit may not be not alarm when you press the plugged all the Test/Silence button. way in, or is not receiving power. Unit “chirps” about twice a Unit malfunction. -
Page 18: Chapter 8: General Limitations Of Co Alarms
CHAPTER 8: General Limitations Of CO Alarms This 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 detectors must be met. CO Alarms will not work without power. This CO Alarm requires a continuous supply of AC power. -
Page 19: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage: BRK Brands, Inc. warrants its enclosed carbon monoxide alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of five years from the date of purchase. During the first year after the date of purchase, BRK Brands, Inc.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the CO2120PN and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers