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BRK electronic SC6120B User Manual

BRK electronic SC6120B User Manual

Ac powered smoke and carbon monoxide alarm with battery back-up and silence feature
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MODEL SC6120B—USER'S MANUAL
AC POWERED SMOKE AND
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH
BATTERY BACK-UP AND SILENCE FEATURE
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE:
This unit was shipped with a user's manual
that contains important information about its
operation. If you are installing this unit for use
by others, you must leave this manual—
or a copy of it—with the user.
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Smoke & CO Combo Alarm–Separate sensors
detect smoke and CO. The two alarm systems
work independently. However, in operation, the
Smoke Alarm has priority.
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Intelligent Sensing Technology–Reduces the
number of non-emergency or "nuisance" alarms.
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Latching Alarm Indicator–Identifies the initiating
alarm even after the alarm condition is over or
power is stopped.
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Interconnectable–With BRK smoke and carbon
monoxide alarms.
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Two Silence Features–
1. Temporarily silence the low battery chirp for up
2. Temporarily silence an unwanted alarm for
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Automatically performs internal self tests.
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Battery Compartment–Swings out for quicker,
easier battery installation.
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AC/DC Alarm–Operates on household voltage
with a 9V battery back-up.
THE CO ALARM
The Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm measures CO
levels in the air. It will alarm if CO levels rise quickly
(if the heat exchanger on your furnace breaks, for
Model
example), or if CO is consistently present (a slow
CO leak in your stove or water heater).
SC6120B
THE SMOKE ALARM
The Smoke Alarm monitors the air for the presence of
combustion particles (produced when something
burns). When enough combustion particles reach the
smoke sensing chamber, it triggers an alarm.
BASIC FEATURES
to 8 hours.
several minutes.
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  • Page 1 CO leak in your stove or water heater). SC6120B THE SMOKE ALARM The Smoke Alarm monitors the air for the presence of combustion particles (produced when something burns). When enough combustion particles reach the smoke sensing chamber, it triggers an alarm.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction ...Inside Cover Basic Features ....Front Cover Basic Safety Information ..Inside Cover Smoke/CO Alarm Specifications .
  • Page 3 (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Doing so will disable the unit and remove your protection. In the case of a true unwanted smoke alarm, use the Silence Feature, open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automati- cally when it returns to normal operation.

  • Page 4: Basic Safety Information

    3 times (in rapid succession) every minute. Supply Voltage: 120VAC 60Hz, 0.09A Warranty: 5-year limited warranty. Specifications (continued)... THE SMOKE ALARM During Alarm: Repeating Horn Pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause, until silence button is pressed, smoke dissipates, or power is lost. •...

  • Page 5: How Your Smoke/Co Alarm Works

    THE COVER OF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM Test/Silence Button: Press and hold to activate mode, or to silence the alarm. POWER Light (GREEN) SMOKE ALARM Light (RED) CO ALARM Light (RED) Air Vents (Behind the Cover) Alarm Horn: 85db audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit...

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Installation

    WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM Minimum coverage for Smoke Alarms, as recom- mended by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is one Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom (See Chapter 8 for details on the NFPA recommendations).
  • Page 7 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 KEY: SMOKE ALARMS SMOKE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE CO ALARMS BOTH, OR COMBINATION SMOKE/CO ALARMS...

  • Page 8: Where Not To Install This Alarm

    WHERE NOT TO INSTALL THIS ALARM Do NOT locate this Smoke/CO Alarm: • In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished attics. Avoid extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas. • Where combustion particles (formed when some- thing burns) are produced. Avoid poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms.

  • Page 9: Locking Features

    IMPORTANT INSTALLATION PARTS The Mounting Bracket: To remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke/CO Alarm base, hold the alarm base firmly and twist the mounting bracket off. The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box. It has a vari- ety of screw slots to fit most boxes.
  • Page 10 TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT This step should not be done until installation is complete and AC power can be turned on as soon as possible to conserve battery power. Activate the battery and test the battery back-up before locking the battery compartment.
  • Page 11 Unlock the Battery Compartment (continued)... 5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of the Alarm, reattach the Alarm to the mounting bracket, and restore the power as soon as possible to conserve battery power. When replacing the battery, always test the Alarm after relocking the battery compartment.

  • Page 12: How To Install This Alarm

    HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM This unit is designed to be mounted on an standard wiring junction box up to a 4-inch size on either the ceiling or wall. Read “Where to Install Alarms” and Where Not to Install Alarms” before you begin installa- tion.
  • Page 13 (Maximum of 12 can be Smoke Alarms) • The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all Continued ... interconnected units. ® Smoke Alarm Models SC6120B, 4120, ® Heat Alarm Models HD6135F, ® CO Alarm Models ® Smoke Alarm Models...
  • Page 14 Interconnecting Multiple Alarms (continued)... • The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less than 1000 feet (300 meters). The interconnect wire should be #18 gauge or larger, rated at least 300V. • If an interconnect wire is not already part of your household wiring, you will need to install one.
  • Page 15 Interconnecting Multiple Alarms (continued)... 7. Test each Alarm. Press and hold the test button until the unit alarms. When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individually. Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested. NOTE: When power is applied, unit(s) may alarm momentarily.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3: If Your Smoke/Co Alarm Sounds

    CHAPTER 3: IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM Type of Alarm What You See and Hear Carbon Monoxide (CO) Smoke WHAT TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED “ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR” If you hear the alarm horn sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause, and the RED CO light is flashing, move everyone to a...

  • Page 17: What To Do If Smoke Is Detected

    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. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death.

  • Page 18: Using The Silence Feature

    Disabling the Alarm removes your protection. WHEN THE SMOKE ALARM IS SILENCED... The Smoke Alarm will remain silent for up to 15 minutes and then return to normal operation. If the smoke has not cleared within the silence period or if smoke increases to a critical level during the silence period, the unit will go back into alarm.

  • Page 19: The 'Latching Alarm' Indicator

    THE “LATCHING ALARM” INDICATOR: BEDROOM LIVING ROOM The Latching Alarm Indicator is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of smoke or carbon monoxide. After smoke or CO levels drop below alarm levels, the red smoke or CO LED will begin to flash once every 5 seconds.

  • Page 20: Chapter 4: Testing And Maintenance

    Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the Smoke Alarm, be certain to use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards, and use it only as directed.

  • Page 21: Regular Maintenance

    REGULAR MAINTENANCE This unit has been designed to be as maintenance- free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly: • Test it at least once a week. • Gently vacuum off any dust on the cover at least once a month using your vacuum’s soft brush attachment.

  • Page 22: Chapter 5: Protecting Your Family

    CHAPTER 5: PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY FROM CO POISONING 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 23: Protecting Your Family From Fire

    Teach them to stay close to the floor and crawl if necessary. • Install at least one Smoke Alarm on every level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every sleep- ing area. Keep Alarms clean, and test them week- ly.

  • Page 24: Chapter 6: What You Need To Know About Co

    CHAPTER 6: 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 25: Chapter 7: Regulatory Information For Co Alarms

    The following conditions can result in transient carbon monoxide (CO) situations: 1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appli- ances caused by outdoor conditions such as: • Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).

  • Page 26: Chapter 8: Regulatory Information For Smoke Alarms

    Early warning detection is best achieved by the installa- tion 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...

  • Page 27: Special Compliance Considerations

    SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for com- plete fire detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment buildings, condo- miniums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any kind— even if they were once single-family homes.
  • Page 28 Americans With Disabilities Act. ® Smoke Alarm model 100S is an AC powered unit that has an 85 decibel alarm and a 177 candela strobe light, which flashes rapidly when the unit is in alarm.

  • Page 29: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Guide

    CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the Alarm is installed BEFORE remov- ing 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. If your Alarm does this...

  • Page 30: Chapter 10: Understanding The Light And Horn Patterns

    CHAPTER 10: UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN PATTERNS Condition POWER UP DURING TESTING LOW OR MISSING BATTERY ALARM CONDITION Interconnected Series of Smoke/CO Alarms IN SILENCE MODE “LATCHING” ALARM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION LED (Red or Green Lights) Green LED flashes ON once, then shines continuously Smoke &...
  • Page 31 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).

  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Coverage: BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") the maker of BRK Electronics ® brand prod- ucts, warrants that for a period of 5 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 com- ponent of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.

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