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Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station carbon monoxide alarms UL2034.
According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2: “Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as, but not limited to, exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fired appliances, and fireplaces. CO Alarms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure.” This CO Alarm monitors the air at the Alarm, and is designed to alarm before CO levels become life threat- ening. This allows you precious time to leave the house and correct the problem. This is only possible if Alarms are located, installed, and main- tained as described in this manual.
Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million.
Audible Alarm: 85dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why doesn’t the Alarm respond when I test it and the POWER/ALARM light is OFF?
The CO Alarm is not receiving power. It may not be plugged in all the way and the battery may be missing, low, or dead. Gently push the unit all the way into the outlet, and make sure the outlet is not controlled by a dimmer or switch. Check the battery.
Why does the word “bat” keep flashing on the display?
(You will also hear a “chirp” once a minute.) The battery is weak or miss- ing. Install a new battery immediately.
Why is the word “bat” continuously displayed?
The unit is operating on battery back-up.
Why isn’t the remote Test/Silence responding?
•You may be standing too far away.
•Your remote may not be compatible.
•You may have accidentally disabled the feature.
•You must hold the button on your remote for at least 2 seconds to acti- vate the Silence feature.
•The remote Silence feature only works once in an alarm situation. Using the Test/Silence button on the CO Alarm will still silence the unit. The remote Silence feature will return when the unit clears itself.
Why does the Alarm sound three rapid “chirps” every minute?
Make sure the battery is installed correctly. If the display reads “Err,” replace the CO Alarm immediately. Units under warranty can be returned to the manufacturer for replacement. See Warranty for details.
Why does the alarm sound again about 4 minutes after I used the Silence Feature?
CO levels still indicate a potentially dangerous situation. Refer to “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for details on how to respond to an alarm. If anyone is feeling ill, EVACUATE your home immediately.
Why does the CO Alarm sound frequently, but no high levels of CO are found in an investigation?
The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Try relocating your alarm. (Refer to “Where to Install CO Alarms.”) If frequent alarms continue, have home rechecked for potential CO problems. You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem.
LIMITED WARRANTY
GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS
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 CO Alarm requires a continu- ous supply of AC power. Plug into an unswitched 120V AC outlet only. The battery back-up is for emergency use only!
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 CO 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.
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 furnaces, appliances, or other sources. Early warning of fire requires the installation 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.
