First Alert CO604 User Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM
USER'S MANUAL
What you see and hear during installation
120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH
WHEN YOU FIRST INSTALL THE
BATTERY BACK-UP AND TEST/SILENCE
BATTERY:
HORN: Silent
Reliable Protection, Maximum
POWER/ALARM Light: Flashes
Convenience! once a minute
• Just install the battery, plug
~
the alarm into a regular outlet, 120V AC WHEN YOU FIRST PLUG-IN
THE CO ALARM:
test, and it's ready to go! 60 Hz 0.09A
• Battery back-up keeps alarm HORN: Silent
working if electricity fails.
POWER/ALARM LIGHT:
Shines continuously
LISTED TO
UL 2034
What you see and hear under different conditions
Printed in Mexico
M08-0190-004 P 04/09 Model CO604
DURING A POWER FAILURE
(IN BATTERY BACK-UP):
HORN: Silent
IMPORTANT!
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
once a minute.
This user's manual contains important information about your Carbon
Monoxide (CO) Alarm's operation. If you are installing this CO alarm for use WHEN THE ELECTRICITY COMES
by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user. BACK ON:
HORN: Silent
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines
© 2009 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights reserved.
continuously.
Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc.
3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
IF BATTERY BECOMES LOW
Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com
OR IS MISSING:
HORN: Chirps once a minute*
INTRODUCTION
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes
once a minute
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating What you see and hear if CO is detected
instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special
attention to these items. PRE-ALARM LEVELS:
• THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to detect HORN: Silent
carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed
POWER/ALARM LIGHT:
to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.
On continuously
• This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences.
It is NOT designed for marine or RV use. ALARM LEVELS OF CO ARE
DETECTED:
HORN: Sounds loudly - 4 beeps,
• This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas
pause, 4 beeps, pause.
at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
This sequence repeats for as
long as the unit is in alarm*
• The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct POWER/ALARM LIGHT:
a CO problem. Always check your home for a potential problem after Flashes rapidly
any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
*Note: If unit goes into alarm
under battery back-up power,
• This CO Alarm should receive continuous 120VAC, 60 Hz, pure sine
the regular 4 beeps-brief pause
wave electrical power. (The battery is meant for emergency back-up
cycle will repeat for four minutes.
only). Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a dim-
After four minutes, the pause will
mer or switch. In order for the emergency battery back-up to work,
increase to 1 minute.
a working (fresh) battery must be properly installed.
• NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms. Refer to
"If Your CO Alarm Sounds" for more information. Failure to do so can
result in injury or death.
INSTALLATION
• Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test
correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not working
WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS
properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm
• This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the
living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance
immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install additional
with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commer-
CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home.
cial or industrial standards. Individuals with medical conditions that
If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO Alarm
may make them more sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider
at BOTH ends of the hallway.
using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for
carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. For additional infor-
mation on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your
physician.
HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS
GENERAL INFORMATION
BEDROOM
Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round. CO problems can occur any
time during the year, and this Alarm can only alert you if it is plugged in
and receiving power.
This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard, unswitched 120V AC wall
outlet. It is not intended for use in extension cords, power strips, or outlets
controlled by a switch or dimmer. These may not provide continuous power to
the unit. When fully powered, the unit samples the air and takes a new reading
about every second. A microchip inside the unit stores each reading, and
remembers the levels of CO it has been exposed to over time. The Alarm
sounds when it has been exposed to a "critical" level of CO (measured in
parts per million or "ppm") within a specified time (measured in minutes). This REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS
CO Alarm features a permanently installed sensor, an indicator light, and an
85 dB alarm horn. It also has a Silence Feature to temporarily quiet the alarm SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS
horn.
In a Single-level Home:
MALFUNCTION WARNING
• Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.
This unit performs self-diagnostic tests approximately every second. If the
• For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
Alarm malfunctions, replace it immediately.
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
In a Multi-level Home:
THE COVER OF YOUR CO ALARM
• Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.
• For added protection, install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the
home. If you have a basement, install that CO Alarm at the top of the
basement stairs.
• For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
1 Test/Silence Button
2 POWER/ALARM Light (Red)
This unit should receive continuous electrical power. (The battery is
3 Air Vents meant for emergency back-up only). Choose an outlet where it can't be
accidentally unplugged or switched off by children. Keep small children
4 Alarm Horn: 85 dB audible
away from the unit. Teach them not to play with it or unplug it. Explain
alarm for test, alarm, and unit
what the alarms mean.
malfunction warning
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WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
DO NOT locate this CO Alarm:
• In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty
or greasy areas.
UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
• Closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from a furnace or other fuel burning heat
(AC POWER):
source, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater.
HORN: Silent
• Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance.
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines
• In extremely humid areas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters)
continuously
from a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry
room, utility room or other source of high humidity.
WHEN YOU TEST THE CO
ALARM: • In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚ F
(38˚ C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished
HORN: Sounds loudly - 4
attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.
beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause
• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners,
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: fresh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from
Flashes rapidly reaching the sensors.
• In direct sunlight.
• In outlets covered by curtains or other obstruction.
IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT
• This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single-family home or
OPERATING PROPERLY:
apartment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways,
or basements of multi-family buildings unless working CO Alarms are
HORN: Three chirps every
also installed in each family living unit. CO Alarms in common areas
minute
may not be heard from inside individual family living units.
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes
• This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete
three times in sync with the horn.
detection systems in places which house many people, like hotels
or dormitories, unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit.
IF THE CO ALARM HAS REACHED
ITS END OF LIFE:
• DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial
buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, RVs, boats,
HORN: Five chirps every
or airplanes. This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential
minute
use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential
POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes applications.
five times in sync with the horn.
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM
IMPORTANT! Read all instructions before using this product.
Quick reference:
• Install the 9V battery to activate
the battery back-up.
IF YOU SILENCE THE ALARM:
• Plug the Alarm into a standard
HORN: Silent for about 120V unswitched outlet.
4 minutes*
• Test the CO Alarm.
POWER/ALARM LIGHT:
Flashes rapidly
*Note: After 4 minutes, if CO
levels drop below alarm levels,
TO ACTIVATE OR CHANGE
the unit will remain silent and
BATTERY BACK-UP
return to normal operation.
If CO presence still indicates a 1. Open the battery compartment on the
potentially dangerous situation, back of the Alarm.
the horn will sound again.
2. Insert the new battery, making sure
it snaps completely into the battery
IF THE CO LEVELS RETURN
terminals and cannot be shaken loose.
TO NORMAL:
3. Close the battery compartment, then
HORN: Silent test the battery back-up by pressing the
Test/Silence button.
POWER/ALARM LIGHT:
4. Plug the CO Alarm into the outlet.
Shines continuously
The battery back-up is designed to
provide emergency power to the CO Alarm
for 7 days. Actual back-up time depends on
the strength (freshness) of the battery.
The battery back-up will not work unless a
good battery is properly installed.
PLUG THE ALARM INTO AN OUTLET
This CO Alarm should receive continuous electrical power. The battery is
meant for emergency back-up only. Do not plug this Alarm into an outlet
controlled by a dimmer or switch.
1. Plug the unit into a standard UNSWITCHED 120V AC outlet. The unit
should be located where it can wake you if it alarms at night.
2. Make sure the POWER/ALARM light shines continuously when you
plug it in.
3. Test by pressing the Test/Silence button firmly until the unit sounds:
4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. During testing, the POWER/ALARM light will
flash. This is normal.
BEDROOM BEDROOM
PREPARE YOUR ALARM LABELS
KITCHEN GARAGE
HALL
LIVING ROOM Find the pair of self-adhesive labels included with this CO Alarm.
• On each label write in the phone number of your emergency responder
(like 911) and a qualified appliance technician.
• Place one label near the CO Alarm, and the other label in the "fresh air"
BASEMENT
location you plan to go if the alarm sounds.
NOTE: A qualified appliance technician is defined as "a person, firm,
corporation, or company that either in person or through a representative,
is engaged in and responsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or
replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment,
combustion appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other
decorative combustion equipment."

IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS

Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide
(CO) which can kill you. When your CO Alarm sounds, you must not
ignore it!
IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:
1. Operate the Test/Silence button.
2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the
number of your local emergency service here:
__________________________________________________________________
3. Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or window.
Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not re-
enter the premises, or move away from the open door or window until the
emergency services responder has arrived, the premises have been aired
out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition.
4. After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-hour
period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to inves-
tigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and
inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified
during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any
combustion equipment not inspected by the technician, and consult the
manufacturers' instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for
more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that
motor vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in an attached
garage or adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a qualified
appliance technician here:
_________________________________________________________________
"ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR"
If you hear the alarm horn and the red light is
flashing, move everyone to a source of fresh air.
DO NOT unplug the CO Alarm!
Alarms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of CO Alarms"
for details.
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USING THE SILENCE FEATURES
The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm's horn
while you correct the problem—it will not correct a CO problem. While the
alarm is silenced, it will continue to monitor the air for CO.
To Activate the Silence Feature: press and hold the Test/Silence button
until the horn is silent.
Once you activate the Silence Feature: the Silence cycle will last
approximately 4 minutes.
• If CO levels drop below alarm levels after 4 minutes, the unit will return
to normal operation and remain silent.
• If CO levels do not drop below alarm levels, the unit will alarm again.
The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a
CO problem. Always check your home for a potential problem after any
alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
NEVER disconnect your CO Alarm to silence the horn. Use the Silence
Feature. Unplugging the CO Alarm and removing the batteries removes
your protection!
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning "chirp" for
up to 8 hours without having to remove the battery. You can silence the low
battery warning "chirp" by pressing the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
Once the low battery warning "chirp" silence feature is activated, the unit
continues to flash the red light once a minute for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the
low battery "chirp" will resume. Replace the battery as soon as possible,
this unit will not operate without battery power!
To deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button again. The unit will
go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and
unit sounds "chirp" once a minute.)
If you cannot silence the low battery warning, replace your battery
immediately.
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning "chirp" for
up to 2 days. You can silence the End of Life warning "chirp" by pressing the
Test/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging that the End of Life
silence feature has been activated.
After approximately 2 days, the End of Life "chirp" will resume.
After approximately 2-3 weeks the End of Life warning cannot be silenced.

TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

WEEKLY TESTING
You can test this CO Alarm by pressing the Test/Silence button on the Alarm
cover until alarm sounds.
During testing, you will hear a loud alarm sequence – 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps,
pause.
• If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for
replacement. See "Limited Warranty" at the end of this manual.
• DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding.
Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When
testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
• NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent damage
and voids your warranty.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To keep the CO Alarm working properly:
• Test it every week as described in "Weekly Testing."
• Vacuum the CO Alarm cover at least once a month, using the soft brush
attachment. Never use water, cleaners, or solvents, since they may
damage the unit. Test the Alarm again after vacuuming.
• Replace the battery immediately when you hear the "Low Battery
Warning".
The Low (or Missing) Battery Warning:
The horn will "chirp" once a minute.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
Choosing a Replacement Battery:
This unit requires one standard 9V alkaline battery. The following alkaline
batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell #MN1604 or MX1604;
Eveready "Energizer" 522. You can also use an Ultralife 9 volt lithium battery
#U9VL for longer service life between battery changes. These replacement
batteries are commonly available at local retail stores.
Use only the alkaline or lithium replacement batteries listed. The unit may not
operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since
they may not provide a constant charge.
DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near
the CO Alarm. DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm. Doing so may cause
permanent damage.
Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals and other contaminants can affect
the sensor. When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm, make sure
the room is well ventilated.
If your home is being fumigated, unplug the unit temporarily and put it where
it will not be exposed to chemicals or fumes. When fumigation is complete
and all traces of fumes clear, plug the unit back in and retest it.

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. If they are not properly main-
tained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly.
CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient. "Air-tight"
homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing
can "trap" CO inside.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed
with ALL household members.
Mild Exposure:
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue ("flu-like" symptoms).
Medium Exposure:
Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme Exposure:
Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure. Exposure to carbon
monoxide can cause brain damage, death.
This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels
are extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach a certain
minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm
before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults. Why is this important?
Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still
react in time. In many reported cases of CO exposure, victims may be aware
that they are not feeling well, but become disoriented and can no longer react
well enough to exit the building or get help. Also, young children and pets may
be the first affected. The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms
Continued... when the CO Alarm sounds. However, people with cardiac or respiratory
problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people can
be more quickly and severely affected by CO. If you experience even mild
symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!
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FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it difficult
Why doesn't the Alarm respond when I test it and the POWER/ALARM
to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the factors that
light is OFF?
can make it difficult to locate sources of CO:
The CO Alarm is not receiving power. It may not be plugged in all the way
• House well ventilated before the investigator arrives.
and the battery may be missing, low, or dead. Gently push the unit all the
• Problem caused by "backdrafting."
way into the outlet, and make sure the outlet is not controlled by a dimmer
or switch. Check the battery.
• Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances.
Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be Why does the Alarm sound three "chirps" every minute (MALFUNCTION
difficult to locate the source of CO. BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be obligated SIGNAL)?
to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.
Make sure the battery is installed correctly. If three "chirps" are heard
every minute, replace the CO Alarm immediately. Units under warranty
can be returned to the manufacturer for replacement. See Warranty for
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME
details.
Why does the alarm sound again about 4 minutes after I used the
Silence Feature?
CO levels still indicate a potentially dangerous situation. Refer to "If Your
CO Alarm Sounds" for details on how to respond to an alarm. If anyone
is feeling ill, EVACUATE your home immediately.
Why does the CO Alarm sound frequently, but no high levels of CO are
found in an investigation?
The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Try relocating your alarm.
(Refer to "Where to Install CO Alarms.") If frequent alarms continue, have
home rechecked for potential CO problems. You may be experiencing an
intermittent CO problem.

GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS

This CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for use in
industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater, gas or wood burning fireplace,
(OSHA) requirements for carbon monoxide detectors must be met.
gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.
CO alarms may not waken all individuals. If children or others do not readily
Damaged or insufficient venting: corroded or disconnected water heater
waken to the sound of the CO alarm, or if there are infants or family members
vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger, blocked
with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in
or clogged chimney opening.
the event of an emergency.
Improper use of appliance/device: operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in
CO Alarms will not work without power. This CO Alarm requires a continu-
an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch).
ous supply of AC power. Plug into an unswitched 120V AC outlet only. The
Transient CO Problems: "transient" or on-again-off-again CO problems can
battery back-up is for emergency use only!
be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.
CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power
The following conditions can result in transient CO situations: systems: AC powered CO Alarms should only be operated with true or pure
sine wave inverters. Operating this CO Alarm with most battery-powered UPS
1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor
(uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or "quasi sine wave"
conditions such as:
inverters will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about your inverter or
UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.
• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in
the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).
This CO Alarm will not sense carbon monoxide that does not reach the
• Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.
sensor. This CO Alarm will only sense CO at the sensor. CO may be present
in other areas. Doors or other obstructions may affect the rate at which CO
• Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited
reaches the CO Alarm. For this reason, if bedroom doors are usually closed
fresh air.
at night, we recommend you install a CO Alarm in each bedroom and in the
• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or
hallway between them.
water heaters.
CO Alarms may not sense CO on another level of the home. For example, a
• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify
CO Alarm on the second level, near the bedrooms, may not sense CO in the
the above situations.
basement. For this reason, one CO Alarm may not give adequate warning.
2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace).
Complete coverage is recommended. Place CO Alarms on each level of the home.
3. Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the ground.
CO Alarms may not be heard. The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds
4. Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home. current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 feet (3 meters). However, if the CO Alarm
is installed outside the bedroom, it may not wake up a sound sleeper or one
These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your
who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. This is
home. Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to recreate
especially true if the door is closed or only partly open. Even persons who are
during a CO investigation.
awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or
closed doors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY?
other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn.
A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and This CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired.
sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening for
CO Alarms are not a substitute for a smoke alarm. Although fire is a
average, healthy adults.
source of carbon monoxide, this CO Alarm does not sense smoke or fire. This
A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances. CO Alarm senses CO that may be escaping unnoticed from malfunctioning
furnaces, appliances, or other sources. Early warning of fire requires the
To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
installation of smoke alarms.
• Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves, and
CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance. Though these CO Alarms
nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for rust and
warn against increasing CO levels, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or
corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can prevent proper
imply in any way that they will protect lives from CO poisoning. Homeowners
air movement and cause backdrafting. Never "cap" or cover a chimney
and renters must still insure their lives.
in any way that would block air flow.
• Test and maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually. Many local gas or CO Alarms have a limited life. Although the CO Alarm and all of its parts
oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for a have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable as
nominal fee. possible, any of these parts could fail at any time. Therefore, you must test
your CO Alarm weekly.
• Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances. Check
appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the flame on the CO Alarms are not foolproof. Like all other electronic devices, CO Alarms
burner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue. A yellow flame means have limitations. They can only detect CO that reaches their sensors. They
fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present. Keep the may not give early warning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming from a
blower door on the furnace closed. Use vents or fans when they are remote part of the home, away from the CO Alarm.
available on all fuel-burning appliances. Make sure appliances are vented
to the outside. Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on screen
porches.

LIMITED WARRANTY

• Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft hood
on an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on furnace
BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
heat exchangers.
that for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase, this product will be free
from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or
• Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.
replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective
• Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO is escaping
during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanu-
into your home, open a window or a door. Opening windows and doors
factured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replace-
can significantly decrease CO levels.
ment may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This is
your exclusive warranty.
In addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read this
manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to do if your
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial
CO Alarm sounds.
retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof
of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service
centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter,
modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from
UL2034 any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper
voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly,
WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM? repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center.
Further, the warranty does not cover acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO
and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.
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 BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by
time (in minutes). the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited
by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
UL2034 Required Alarm Points*:
particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
• If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation
4 and 15 MINUTES of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
• If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
10 and 50 MINUTES.
rights that vary from state to state, or province to province.
• If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN
60 and 240 MINUTES.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
* Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.
Humidity (RH).
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at
The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Central Standard Time, Monday through
of 30 ppm for 30 days. Friday. To assist in serving you, please have the model number and date of
purchase available when calling.
For Warranty Service return to:
CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat.
BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume it's not present.
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or
• An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect average,
oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose
healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches.
with respect to battery.
• An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average,
healthy adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station carbon
monoxide alarms UL2034.
According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2: "Carbon
monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to
the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as, but not limited to,
For your records, please record:
exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fired
appliances, and fireplaces. CO Alarms are intended to alarm at carbon
monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to react to the
Date Purchased: _______________________________
dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure." This CO Alarm monitors the air at
the Alarm, and is designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening.
Where Purchased: ____________________________________________
This allows you precious time to leave the house and correct the problem.
This is only possible if Alarms are located, installed, and maintained as
described in this manual.
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The CO
Replace alarm 5 years after installation. Please write the date in the
Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. UL tested
space provided:
for false alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane
(500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon
Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts
The alarm will also provide an audible End-of-Life Signal approximately
per million.
5 years after installation to remind you to replace the unit.
Audible Alarm: 85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
The End-of-Life Signal can be silenced for up to 2 days. Do not unplug
the alarm or remove the batteries until you get replacement.
First Alert ® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
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