First Alert SCO5RVA User Manual

USER'S MANUAL
COMBINATION SMOKE &
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Separate sensors to detect
smoke and CO; the two alarm
systems work independently
Powered by two "AA" batteries
Side access drawer for easy
batter replacement
Certified to ULC Std. S531, UL
Std 217, CSA Std 6.19-06
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user's manual contains important information about your Combination Smoke
& Carbon Monoxide 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.
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requirements, 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
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 combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two separate alarms. This
CO sensor is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from any source; it is not
designed to detect any other gases. 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 sensor is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.
• This Smoke/CO Alarm cannot operate without working batteries.
Removing the batteries for any reason, or failing to replace the batteries
at the end of their service life, removes your protection.
• 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 device is designed to protect individuals from the acute effects of carbon monoxide
exposure. It will not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions. If in
doubt consult a medical practitioner. 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.
INSTALLATION
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
This carbon monoxide alarming device is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from
ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gases.
For minimum security, a combination Smoke/CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of
each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For more security, install
additional Alarms in each separate bedroom. The Alarm should be located at least 100 mm (4
inches) from all exterior walls and at least 914 mm (36 inches) from supply or return vents.
For additional protection, Install residential combination Smoke/CO Alarms:
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On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed.
• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping areas. install a
unit in each. If a hall is more than 12 meters (40 feet) long, install a unit at each end.
• At the top of first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom of the basement stairway.
• For additional coverage, install Alarms in all rooms, halls, and storage areas,
where temperatures normally remain between 4° C and 38° C
• (40º F and 100º F).
RECOMMENDED RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT
RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT:
Smoke Alarm
One on every level and
in every bedroom
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
One on every level and
in every bedroom
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 102 mm (4 inches) and 305 mm (12 inches) from the wall/ceiling line.
• When installing on the ceiling, place the alarm as close to the center as possible.
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In either case, install at least 102 mm (4 inches) from where the wall and
ceiling meet. See "Avoiding Dead Air Spaces" for more information.
Note: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could
keep carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the alarm.
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Install CO Alarms on inside or insulated walls and ceilings ONLY. Uninsulated outside walls and roofs
of RV's often transfer heat and cold from outdoors. The Alarm should be located at least 152 mm
(6 inches) from all the exterior walls and at least 305 mm (12 inches from supply or return vents).
Test units used in RV's after the vehicle has been in storage, before each trip, and once a
week while in use. Failure to test units used in RV's as described may remove your protection.
WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
DO NOT PLACE THE ALARM:
•
In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
•
Within 1.5 meters (5 feet) of any cooking appliance.
• In extremely humid areas. This alarm should be at least 3 meters (10 feet)
from a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher,laundry
room, utility room or other source of high humidity.
•
In areas where temperature is colder than 4.4˚ C (40˚ F) or hotter than 37.8˚ C
(100˚ F). These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished attics,
uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.
• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners, fresh air returns,
or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors.
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Outside the Mobile Home.
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In direct sunlight.
• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the
sensing chamber and cause unwanted alarms.
• Less than 305 mm (12 inches) away from florescent lights.
Electrical "noise" can interfere with the sensor.
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In "dead air" spaces. See "Avoid Dead Air Spaces."
AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES
"Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke/CO Alarm. To
avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations below.
On ceilings, install Smoke/CO Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is
not possible. install the Smoke/CO Alarm at least 102 mm (4 inches) from the wall or corner
For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke/
CO Alarms should be placed between 102 mm (4 inches) and 305 mm (12
Inches) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical "dead air" spaces.
On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install first Smoke/CO Alarm within 0.9
meters (3 feet) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally. Additional Smoke/CO
Alarms may be required depending on the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope.
Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory
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