First Alert PC1210V User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. First Alert Manuals
  4. Smoke Alarm
  5. PC1210V
  6. User manual
First Alert PC1210V User Manual

First Alert PC1210V User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for PC1210V:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
USER'S MANUAL
10-YEAR SEALED BATTERY COMBINATION CARBON
MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARM WITH VOICE & LOCATION
SEPARATE SENSORS TO DETECT
SMOKE AND CO; THE TWO ALARM
SYSTEMS WORK INDEPENDENTLY
VOICE WITH PROGRAMMABLE LOCATION
SEPARATE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS TO
INDICATE ALARM LEVELS OF SMOKE OR CO
10-YEAR SEALED BATTERY ALARM WITH VOICE
ALERTS AND PATENTED SMOKE ENTRY SYSTEM
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
The warnings/limitations card and manual contains important information
about your smoke & carbon monoxide (CO) 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. Reference product card for additional information.
Para el manual del usuario en español, por favor visite www.firstalert.com.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing First Alert
& carbon monoxide alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a smoke and/or carbon monoxide danger.
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.
© 2018 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc.
L
is a subsidiary of Newell Brands Inc. (NYSE:NWL)
Customer Service Team: (800) 323-9005
for your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art smoke
®
3901 Liberty Street, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
•
www.firstalert.com
•
BRK Brands, Inc.
•
•
www.brkelectronics.com
•
M08-0469-160324-US L 12/17
CONFORMS TO UL STD 217 AND UL STD 2034
Installed on
Replace by
Printed in Mexico
Model PC1210V

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the PC1210V and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for First Alert PC1210V

Summary of Contents for First Alert PC1210V

  • Page 1 Para el manual del usuario en español, por favor visite www.firstalert.com. Model PC1210V INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing First Alert for your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art smoke ® & carbon monoxide alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a smoke and/or carbon monoxide danger.

  • Page 2: Basic Safety Information

    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. •...

  • Page 3: Recommended Placement

    RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT: Smoke Alarm BEDROOM HALLWAY BEDROOM One on every level and in every bedroom LIVING ROOM KITCHEN Carbon Monoxide Alarm One on every level and in every bedroom BASEMENT GARAGE Fire Extinguisher One on every level, plus kitchen and garage When installing on the wall, the top edge of smoke alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line.
  • Page 4 STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING THIS ALARM FOR FIRST TIME AND WHEN CHANGING BATTERIES Action: Alarm Will Say: “Welcome, First Alert carbon monoxide and smoke alarm.” “No location programmed” if first time or “[Location, example: Activate alarm. “Hallway”] location programmed” when changing batteries.

  • Page 5: How To Install This Alarm

    HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM This combination smoke/CO alarm was designed to be mounted on the ceiling or wall. It is not a tabletop device. You must • install this device on the ceiling or wall as outlined below. Read “Where to Install This Alarm” before starting. This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary.

  • Page 6: Mounting Bracket

    OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURE The optional locking feature is designed to prevent unauthorized removal of the alarm. It is not necessary to activate the lock in single-family households where unauthorized alarm removal is not a concern. Locking Pin Tools you will need: Needle-nose pliers or utility knife, standard flathead screwdriver The feature uses a locking pin which is molded into the mounting bracket.

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE IF THE ALARM... PROBLEM... YOU SHOULD... Horn “chirps” about once per minute; Low Battery Warning. Immediately replace the alarm. Voice: “Replace battery in [Location]” every 5 hours Horn sounds 3 “chirps” every minute; MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Device Units under warranty should be returned Voice: “Detector error in [Location, example is not working properly, and to manufacturer for replacement.

  • Page 8: Testing And Maintenance

    TESTING & MAINTENANCE WEEKLY TESTING NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to • your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

  • Page 9: If Your Smoke/Co Alarm Sounds

    IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM Type of Alarm What You See and Hear Voice: “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example: “Hallway”]. Evacuate.” “____ ppm.” Carbon Monoxide (CO) Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice LED: Flashes Red Voice: “Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Hallway”].

  • Page 10: If The Smoke Alarm Sounds

    IF THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS: RESPONDING TO AN ALARM If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires • your immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death. Never remove the batteries from a battery operated smoke/CO alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking •...

  • Page 11: What You Need To Know About Co

    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. Common appliances are often sources of CO.

  • Page 12: 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. Improper use of appliance/device: operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch).

  • Page 13: Regulatory Information For Co Alarms

    REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM? Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as described below. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over time (in minutes). UL2034 Required Alarm Points*: If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES.

  • Page 14: About Smoke Alarms

    • 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...

  • Page 15: General Limitations Of Smoke/Co Alarms

    GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS This smoke/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 alarms must be met. The smoke alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents.

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of ten 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 component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.

Table of Contents