USER’S MANUAL
Smoke & Carbon
Monoxide Alarm
AC Powered Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up, Silence Feature and Latching Alarm
Model SC9120B
Input: 120V AC ~
60 Hz, 0.09A
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE
This user’s manual contains important information about your Alarm’s operation. If you are installing the Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual — or a copy of it — with the end user.
| LISTED TO | |
Printed in Mexico | UL 217 and | Model |
M08-0094-006 K1 08/08 | UL 2034 | SC9120B |
| STANDARDS | |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Where To Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Before You Begin Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 How To Install This Smoke/CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Using the Optional Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 How Your Smoke/CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Understanding the Light and Horn Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
What To Do First–Identify the Type of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 What To Do if CO is Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 What To Do if Smoke is Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 “Smart Interconnect” Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 The “Latching Alarm” Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Regulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing BRK Brands, Inc. for your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke & CO Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a fire or Carbon Monoxide. Key features include:
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Combination Alarm. One alarm protects against two deadly household threats.
Intelligent Sensing Technology designed to help reduce unwanted or nuisance alarms.
Smart Interconnect can be interconnected to BRK Smoke Alarms. One interconnect wire carries both smoke and CO alarm signals.
Single Button Test/Silence eliminates confusion. Depending on what mode the alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions such as testing the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm when in silence and clearing the Latching feature.
Latching Alarm Indicator easily identifies initiating alarm even after the alarm condition has subsided.
Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation and a new mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect alignment.
Dust Cover is included to keep the alarm clean during construction.
Easy Installation/Maintenance features include a large opening in the mounting bracket for easy access to wiring. A battery pull tab that keeps the battery fresh until the home is occupied. A Side Load Battery Drawer allows for easy battery replacement without removing the alarm from the ceiling or wall.
Improved UV Resistance keeps the alarm from discoloring over time.
All BRK® and 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 photo- electric 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.
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 elec- trical 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.
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