First Alert PC1210 User Manual

COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE
Features:
• Separate sensors to
detect smoke and CO;
the two alarm systems
work independently
Sealed-In Lithium
•
Battery - Sealed-in
lithium power supply;
no battery replacement
required over the 10
year life of the alarm.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user's manual contains important information about your
Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm's operation.
If you are installing this Alarm for use by others, you must leave
this manual-or a copy of it-with the end user.
M08-0468-008 K1 11/14 Printed in Mexico
Para el manual del usuario en español,

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional Locking Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
What To Do First-Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
If the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Regulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
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All BRK and First Alert
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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 pho-
to-electric 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

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters
away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers;
4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload
electrical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and
chimneys grease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking
on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames,
like candles, away from flammable materials; 8) Don't let rubbish
accumulate.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately
if they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot
alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every
floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or
other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are
blocked.

BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important
operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations.
Pay special attention to these items.
• This Smoke/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family
residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
• This combination Smoke/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 Smoke Alarm will only indicate
the presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The Smoke
Alarm is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.
• This unit will not operate without battery power. The Smoke/
CO Alarm cannot work until you activate the battery power
pack.
• NEVER ignore any alarm. See "If Your Smoke/CO Alarm
Sounds" for more information on how to respond to an
alarm. Failure to respond can result in injury or death.
• The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will
not correct a problem. See "Using the Silence Features" for
details. Always check your home for a potential problem
after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
• Test this Smoke/CO 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 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.
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Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory
®
USER'S MANUAL
UL STD 217
AND
UL STD 2034
Model PC1210