First Alert SC7010B User Manual

USER'S MANUAL
SMOKE & CARBON
MONOXIDE ALARM
AC Powered Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Features:
Two Latching Features
Smart Interconnect
Optipath 360 Technology TM
Two Silence Features
Alkaline Battery Backup
LISTED TO
UL 217
and
UL 2034
STANDARDS
Model SC7010B
Printed in Mexico
M08-0182-002 K1 08/08
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user's manual contains important information about your Alarm's
operation. If you are installing the Alarm for use by others, you must
leave this manual-or a copy of it-with the end user.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How to Install This Smoke/CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
What To Do First-Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
If the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Latching Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
"Smart Interconnect" Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Regulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Agency Placement Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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All First Alert ® Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements,
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

Thank you for choosing First Alert
Monoxide Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke &
Carbon Monoxide Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a
fire or Carbon Monoxide. Key features include:
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Combination Alarm. One alarm protects
against two deadly household threats.
Spread Spectrum Horn Tone. Lower and varying horn frequency
makes it easier for elderly with normal age related hearing loss to hear
horn. Sweeps through the 2200 - 3400 Hz range.
Smart Interconnect can be interconnected to BRK Smoke, CO, and
Heat Alarms. One interconnect wire carries both smoke and CO alarm
signals.
Optipath 360 Technology
the smoke sensor.
Single Button Test/Silence eliminates confusion. Depending on what
mode the alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions
such as testing the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm when
in silence and clearing the Latching features.
Two Silence Features. Temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to
eight hours before replacing low battery or silence an unwanted alarm
for several minutes.
Two Latching Features. Alarm Latch: Easily identifies initiating alarm
even after alarm condition has subsided. Low Battery Latch: Identifies
which unit is in low battery condition.
Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation
and a mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide
rotation range to allow for perfect alignment.
Dust Cover is included to keep the alarm clean during construction.
Easy Installation/Maintenance features include a large opening in
the mounting bracket for easy access to wiring. A battery pull tab that
keeps the battery fresh until the home is occupied. A Side Load Battery
Drawer allows for easy battery replacement without removing the alarm
from the ceiling or wall.
Improved UV Resistance keeps the alarm from discoloring over time.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area
where the Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the
mounting bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may result in
serious electrical shock, injury or death.
• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents.
It is recommended that you install special units which use
devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired
residents.
• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes
in your area; Articles 210 and 300.3 (B) of NFPA 70 (NEC),
NFPA 72, NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC
(BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building
codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be
performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in injury or property damage.
• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC pure sine
wave 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned
off by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter.
Failure to connect this unit to a 24-hour circuit may pre-
vent it from providing constant protection.
• This Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate.
If the AC power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm
to sound for at least 4 minutes. If AC power fails and the
battery is weak, protection should last for at least 7 days.
If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing, the
alarm cannot operate.
• Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to
stop an unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and
remove your protection. In the case of a true unwanted
alarm open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit.
The alarm will reset automatically when it returns to normal
operation. Never remove the batteries from a battery
operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking
smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan the smoke away
from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See
"How To Install This Smoke Alarm" for details. Do not
connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device.
Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or
prevent it from operating properly.
• This Smoke/CO Alarm has a battery drawer which resists
closing unless a battery is installed. This warns you the
unit will not operate under DC power without a battery.
• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is
sounding. It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure
to the horn at close range may harm your hearing.
• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to
the sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating
properly.
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