Weekly Testing; Regular Maintenance; How To Install This Smoke/Co Alarm - First Alert SC7010BV User Manual

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. (UL).
NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent
damage and voids your warranty.
• 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.
It is important to test this unit every week to make
sure it is working properly. Using the test button is
the recommended way to test this Smoke/CO Alarm.
You can test this Smoke/CO Alarm by pressing and
holding the Test/Silence button on the Alarm cover until
Alarm Voice says "Testing" (typically 3-5 seconds).
During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:
• The Alarm Voice will say "Testing." The Horn will sound 3 beeps,
pause, 3 beeps. The Alarm Voice will say "Warning, evacuate
smoke in [Location, example: "Basement"]. Evacuate." The
Power/Smoke LED flashes Red and the CO LED will be Off.
• Next the Horn will sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. The Alarm
Voice will say "Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location,
example: "Basement"]. Evacuate." The Power/Smoke LED will
be Off and the CO LED flashes Red.
If the unit does not alarm, make sure the batteries are correctly
installed, and test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it
immediately.
This Smoke/CO Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall (if allowed
by local codes). Read "Where to Install This Alarm" and "Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed" before you begin installation.
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard flathead screwdriver • Wire strippers.
Make sure the Alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power. Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit, power
from a generator or solar power, light dimmer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessively noisy power may cause
damage to your Alarm.
The Mounting Bracket:
To remove the mounting bracket from the Alarm
base, hold the Alarm base firmly and twist the
mounting bracket counterclockwise. The mounting
bracket installs onto the junction box. It has a
variety of screw slots to fit most boxes.
The Power Connector:
The power connector plugs into a power input block
on the Alarm. It supplies the unit with AC power.
• The black wire is "hot."
• The white wire is neutral.
• The orange wire is used for interconnect.
If you need to remove the power connector, turn
POWER OFF first. Insert a flat screwdriver blade
between the power connector and the security tab
inside the power input block. Gently pry back the tab
and pull the connector free.
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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM

THE PARTS OF THIS ALARM
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REGULAR MAINTENANCE

Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not
operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable
batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.
This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but
there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly:
• Test it at least once a week.
• Clean the Smoke/CO Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum
the outside of the Smoke/CO Alarm using your household vacuum's
soft brush attachment. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. Never use water,
cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
• If the Smoke/CO Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt,
dust and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted
alarms, replace the unit immediately.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See
"Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed" for details.
• When the battery back-up becomes weak, the Alarm will "chirp"
about once a minute (the low battery warning), and the Voice will
say "Replace battery in [Location, example "Basement"]." Repeated
every 5 hours. This warning should last 7 days, but you should
replace the battery immediately to continue your protection.
The Low Battery Latch feature will be engaged. The Green
Power/Smoke LED will flash On for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds.
Choosing a replacement battery:
Your Smoke/CO Alarm requires two "AA" Energizer E91 batteries.
These batteries are available at many local retail stores.
Actual battery service life depends on the Alarm and the environment
in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable
replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer's
suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately
once the unit starts "chirping" (the "low battery warning").
To replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling
or wall):
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Press tabs A and B as shown in the
diagram and remove each battery.
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure
they snap completely into the battery
compartment. Match the terminals on
the ends of the batteries with the
terminals on the unit.
4. Close the battery compartment, and
then test the unit by pressing the
Test/Silence button.
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The Parts of This Unit
1 Mounting Bracket
2 Mounting Slots
3 Locking Pins (break out of
bracket)
4 Hot (Black) AC Wire
5 Neutral (White) AC Wire
6 Interconnect (Orange) Wire
7 Quick-Connect Power
Connector
8 Turn this way to remove
from bracket
9 Turn this way to attach to
bracket
10 Slide-Out Battery Drawer