USER’S MANUAL
SMOKE & CARBON
MONOXIDE ALARM
AC Powered Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Features:
Two Latching Features
Smart Interconnect
Optipath 360 TechnologyTM
Two Silence Features
Alkaline Battery Backup
UL STANDARD 217
UL STANDARD 2034
Model SC7010B
Printed in Mexico
M08-0182-000 K1 03/07
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 How to Install This Smoke/CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
What To Do First–Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 If the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Latching Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 “Smart Interconnect” Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Agency Placement Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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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.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing First Alert® for your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke & Carbon Monoxide 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.
Spread Spectrum Horn Tone. Lower and varying horn frequency makes it easier for elderly with normal age related hearing loss to hear horn. Sweeps through the 2200 – 3400 Hz range.
Smart Interconnect can be interconnected to BRK Smoke, CO, and Heat Alarms. One interconnect wire carries both smoke and CO alarm signals.
Optipath 360 TechnologyTM provides 360 degrees of direct access to the smoke sensor.
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 features.
Two Silence Features. Temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to eight hours before replacing low battery or silence an unwanted alarm for several minutes.
Two Latching Features. Alarm Latch: Easily identifies initiating alarm
even after alarm condition has subsided. Low Battery Latch: Identifies which unit is in low battery condition.
Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation and a 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.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
•This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents.
It is recommended that you install special units which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.
•Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in your area; Article 210, 760 of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage.
•This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC pure sine wave 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter. Failure to connect this unit to a 24-hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection.
•This Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate.
If the AC power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm to sound for at least 4 minutes. If AC power fails and the battery is weak, protection should last for at least 7 days. If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing, the alarm cannot operate.
•Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to stop an unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and remove your protection. In the case of a true unwanted alarm open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically when it returns to normal operation. Never remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
•Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See “How To Install This Smoke Alarm” for details. Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device. Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly.
•This Smoke/CO Alarm has a battery drawer which resists closing unless a battery is installed. This warns you the unit will not operate under DC power without a battery.
•Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding. It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing.
•Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly.
