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- Page 1 MODEL CO5120B—User’s Manual AC Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm With Battery Back-Up 120VAC 60 Hz .085A Standby .087A Alarm Model CO5120B M06-1046-001 6/00...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ..........2 Basic Safety Information . -
Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction
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. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas. -
Page 4: How Your Co Alarm Works
HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS The Cover Of Your CO Alarm Test/Silence Button RED Indicator Light (LED) Air Vents (Behind the Cover) Alarm Horn: 85db audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit malfunction warning General Information This CO alarm is designed to be hard-wired and mounted on any standard size wiring junction box, up to 4”... -
Page 5: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Normal Operation. • Horn is silent. • Red light (LED) is on continuously. During Testing • Horn pattern repeats twice: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause. • Red light (LED) flashes once per second during the 10-second test cycle. During An Alarm •... -
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. • Within 5 feet of any cooking appliance. The alarm should be between 5 and 20 feet from any cooking appliance. -
Page 9: Using The Optional Locking Features
USING THE OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES The optional locking features are designed to prevent 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 CO alarms have two separate locking features: one locks the battery compartment, and the other locks the CO alarm to the... - Page 10 3. Push the locking pin through the black dot on the label on the back of the CO alarm. TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT: IMPORTANT! Once the CO alarm is installed, you must disconnect it from the AC power before unlocking the battery compartment.
- Page 11 The Mounting Bracket Lock Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard/Flathead screwdriver 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 pivoting hinge of the battery door.
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Page 12: How To Install Your Co Alarm
2. Pry the CO alarm away from the bracket by turning both the screwdriver and the CO alarm clockwise (right) 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. - Page 13 NOTE: A qualified appliance technician is defined as “a person, firm, corporation, or company that either in person or through a representative, 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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Page 14: Single Station Installation
SINGLE-STATION INSTALLATION Tools needed: Standard/Flathead screwdriver. DANGER! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. 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 result in serious electrical shock, injury or death. - Page 15 Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and all requirements are met. It is recommended only BRK Electronics carbon monoxide alarms CO5120B be interconnected. ®...
- Page 16 Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements: • A maximum of 18 units total may be interconnected. (See page 13 for details.) • 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.
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Page 17: Chapter 3: If Your Co Alarm Sounds
6. Make sure each unit is receiving AC power. Under normal operation, the red light (LED) will shine continuously. 7. Test each CO alarm. Press and hold the test button until the unit alarms: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause. CHAPTER 3: If Your CO Alarm Sounds WARNING! Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the... -
Page 18: Finding The Source Of Co After An Alarm
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. -
Page 19: The Latching Alarm Indicator
The “Latching Alarm” Indicator: BEDROOM BEDROOM HALL LIVING ROOM BASEMENT The Latching Alarm Indicator is activated after a CO alarm is exposed to alarm levels of carbon monoxide. After CO levels drop below alarm levels, the red LED will begin to flash once every 5 seconds. -
Page 20: 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 10 seconds. If the alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately. -
Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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). UL2034 Required Alarm Points: •... -
Page 25: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Guide
CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Guide ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the CO alarm is installed BEFORE removing it from the mounting bracket or checking any electrical connections! Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death. The following guide can help you identify a potential problem with the installation or operation of your CO alarm. -
Page 26: Understanding The Light And Horn Patterns
UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN PATTERNS (AC POWER ON) When the CO Alarm is operating on AC power... Condition LED (Red Light) POWER UP LED flashes ON once, then shines continuously DURING TESTING LED flashes once every second during the 10-second test cycle MISSING BATTERY LED shines continuously (DC back-up disabled) -
Page 27: Understanding The Light And Horn Patterns
UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN PATTERNS (AC POWER OFF) When AC power is Off, and CO alarm is operating on battery back-up... Condition LED (Red Light) BATTERY BACK-UP LED flashes ON once, POWER UP then flashes once per minute DURING TESTING LED flashes once every second during the 10-second test cycle MISSING OR DEAD... -
Page 28: 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, and a fresh, correctly installed 9V battery to power... - Page 29 NOTES...
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Page 31: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty BRK Brands, Inc. warrants the enclosed Carbon Monoxide Alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five years from date of purchase. BRK Brands, Inc. makes no other express warranty for this alarm.
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