General Limitations Of Co Alarms; Troubleshooting Guide; Limited Warranty - First Alert CO3000BN User Manual

This 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 detectors must
be met.
CO alarms may not waken all individuals. If children or others do not readily
waken to the sound of the CO alarm, or if there are infants or family members
with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in
the event of an emergency.
CO Alarms will not work without power. This alarm requires a 9V alkaline or
lithium battery to operate.
CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power
systems: AC powered CO Alarms should only be operated with true or pure
sine wave inverters. Operating this Alarm with most battery-powered UPS
(uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or "quasi sine wave"
inverters will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about your inverter or
UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.
This CO Alarm will not sense carbon monoxide that does not reach the
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
reaches the CO Alarm. For this reason, if bedroom doors are usually closed at
night, we recommend you install a CO Alarm in each bedroom and in the hall-
way between them.
CO Alarms may not sense CO on another level of the home. For example, a
CO Alarm on the second level, near the bedrooms, may not sense CO in the
basement. For this reason, one CO Alarm may not give adequate warning.
Complete coverage is recommended. Place CO Alarms on each level of the home.
PROBLEM...
The BATTERY Light continues to flash GREEN and
the horn "chirps" every 30 seconds.
Horn chirps and yellow service light blinks three
times every 30 seconds.
CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you
press the Test/Silence button.
CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high
levels of CO are revealed in an investigation.
*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see "Page 4: Regular Maintenance."
If you have any questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-9005.
BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") the maker of BRK
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. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may
be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial 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.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage
or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the war-
ranty does not cover acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by 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 particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states,
provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation 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. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to
state, or province to province.
How to Obtain Warranty Service:
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at
1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist in serving you, please have the model number and date
of purchase available when calling.
303 Nelson Avenue, Neosho, MO 64850-8806.
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. makes no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with
respect to battery.
BRK ® is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
First Alert ® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.

GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

THIS MEANS...
Low battery warning.
CO Alarm needs to be replaced.
CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation.
The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to
"Where to Install CO Alarms."

LIMITED WARRANTY

® brand and First Alert ® brand products, warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase, this product
CO Alarms may not be heard. The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds
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
who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages. This is
especially true if the door is closed or only partly open. Even persons who are
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
other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn.
This CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired.
CO Alarms are not a substitute for a smoke alarm. Although fire is a source
of carbon monoxide, this CO Alarm does not sense smoke or fire. This CO
Alarm senses CO that may be escaping unnoticed from malfunctioning fur-
naces, appliances, or other sources. Early warning of fire requires the installa-
tion of smoke alarms.
CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance. Though these CO Alarms
warn against increasing CO levels, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply
in any way that they will protect lives from CO poisoning. Homeowners and
renters must still insure their lives.
CO Alarms have a limited life. Although the CO Alarm and all of its parts
have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable as possi-
ble, any of these parts could fail at any time. Therefore, you must test your CO
Alarm weekly.
CO Alarms are not foolproof. Like all other electronic devices, CO Alarms
have limitations. They can only detect CO that reaches their sensors. They
may not give early warning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming from a
remote part of the home, away from the CO Alarm.
YOU SHOULD...
Install a new 9V alkaline or lithium battery*.
CO Alarms under warranty should be returned to
manufacturer for replacement. See "Limited
Warranty" for details.
IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO POISON-
ING, EVACUATE your home and call 911 or the Fire
Department. If not, press the Test/Silence button
again and keep ventilating your home.
Relocate your alarm. If frequent alarms continue,
have home rechecked for potential CO problems.
You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem.
For your records, please record:
Date Purchased: ____________________________
Where Purchased: ______________________________________
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