First Alert 4696780891 User Manual

PLUG-IN EXPLOSIVE GAS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
WITH BATTERY BACK-UP AND SILENCE FEATURE
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This user's manual contains important information about your Smoke
Alarm's operation. If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by others,
you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
Printed in Mexico
M08-0123-013 K1 5/16

BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

•
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions
or to potentially hazardous situatons. Pay special attention to these items.
• This combination Explosive Gas/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two
separate alarms. The 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 Explosive Gas Alarm
will only indicate the presence of explosive gas that reaches the sensor. The
Explosive Gas Alarm is not designed to sense smoke, heat or flames.
• 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.
• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour 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 prevent it from providing constant protection.
• This Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate. If AC power fails
and the battery is dead or missing, the alarm cannot operate.
• The Alarm will check for the presence of explosive gas at the sensor less
frequently when powered by the back-up battery. Explosive gas could be
present during the period between checks without going into alarm, especially
during a condition that results in a rapid buildup of explosive gas.
• Test the Alarm once a week. If the Alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced
immediately! If the Alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
• This combination Carbon Monoxide and Explosive Gas Alarm is
intended for residential use and is not suitable for use in hazardous
locations as defined in the National Electrical Code.
• This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units.
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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
Warning: 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 to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
INSTALLATION
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
For Gas Alarms, mounting depends on the type of explosive gas you intend to detect.
Natural Gas (methane) is typically supplied through a main utility line connected
to your home. If you do not live in a rural area you are likely to be a user of natural
gas. Natural gas is a fossil fuel consisting mainly of Methane. Methane is much
lighter than air and will rise rapidly in air. If you are a user of natural gas, the Alarm
should be mounted between 6 and 12 inches (152mm and 305 mm) away from the
ceiling (using cord feature) to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a leak.
Propane is typically supplied to homes by delivery truck in liquid form and stored near the
home in propane tanks. Propane is used by homes in rural areas that do not have natural gas
service. Since propane is the most commonly used Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), propane
and LP-Gas are often used synonymously. Unlike natural gas, propane is heavier than air and
will collect at lower levels. If you are a user of propane, the Alarm should be mounted near
the floor (using the direct plug-in feature) to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a leak.
Both propane and natural gas are colorless and odorless. For safety reasons, an ordorant
(Mercaptan) is added so that any leak can be detected by smell. The common detection
threshold for smelling the gases is around 20% of the Lower Explosion Limit (LEL). This
can vary greatly depending on the individuals sense of smell and how long they have been
exposed to it. The LEL of each of these gases defines the bottom range of flammability for
the gas. Your Alarm is calibrated to sound before 25% of the LEL of either gas detected.
Therefore, it is possible that you may smell gas before the Alarm is activated. If
you are not sure which gas your home uses, contact your utility company.
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.
In general, install combination Explosive Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
• WHERE YOU CAN HEAR THE ALARM FROM ALL SLEEPING AREAS
• In or near bedrooms and living areas or wherever you suspect a gas or CO exposure is likely.
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On each level of a multi-level home.
Improper location can affect the sensitive electronic components in this Alarm. Please see "Where
this Alarm Should Not Be Installed".
Recommended Placement
See "Avoiding Dead Air Spaces" for more information.
NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could
keep carbon monoxide or gas from reaching the Alarm.
This unit should receive continuous electrical power. (The battery is meant for emergency
back-up only). Choose an outlet where it can't be accidentally unplugged or switched off by
children. Keep small children away from the unit. Teach them not to play with it or unplug it.
Explain what the alarms mean.
120VAC
KITCHEN
DINING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
USER'S MANUAL
~
60Hz, 0.25 A
CONFORMS TO UL STD
1484 and UL STD 2034
BEDROOM BEDROOM
BEDROOM
Model GC01