First Alert SCO7 User Manual

COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARM
WITH VOICE & LOCATION AND
REMOTE CONTROL TEST/SILENCE
Features:
• 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
• Remote infrared Test/Silence and
programming
• Powered by two "AA" batteries
• Side access drawer for easy
battery replacement
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.
Printed in Mexico
M08-0048-003 Q 07/04

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Step By Step Guide to Programming This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
What To Do First-Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Regulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
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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.
USER'S MANUAL
Model SCO7

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 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 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.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING
THIS ALARM
For First Time and When Changing Batteries
Action:
1. Insert batteries (2, AA batteries).
2. Press & Hold Test Button, or use
your IR remote control's channel
or volume button, if you would like
to program the location or change
the location of the Alarm. Release
button after Alarm responds.
3. After you hear the location of
where you are placing the Alarm,
Press & Hold the Test Button or
use your IR remote control's
channel or volume button.
Your Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice.
Available locations: Basement
Child's Bedroom
Dining Room
Family Room
Guest Bedroom
1
Alarm Will Say:
"Welcome, First Alert Carbon
Monoxide and Smoke Alarm."
"No location programmed" if first
time or "[Location, example:
"Kitchen"] location programmed"
when changing batteries.
"To select location, press and hold
test button now."
"To save location, press and hold
test button after location is heard."
Alarm will speak list of locations (see
below).
"[Location, example: "Kitchen"]
location saved."
If no location is chosen: "No location
saved."
Hallway Office
Kitchen Utility Room
Living Room
Master Bedroom
No Location