USER’S MANUAL
SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
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;
Features:
•Separate sensors to detect smoke and CO. The two alarm systems work independently.
•Powered by a single 9V alkaline or lithium battery
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•Large,
•Colored lights indicate “battery status” and “service needed.”
BATTERY | SERVICE |
| TEST | |
| SILENCE | |
| MOVE TO | |
SMOKE | FRESH AIR | |
CO | ||
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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
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user’s manual contains important information about your Smoke/CO Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Smoke/CO Alarm for use by others, you must leave this
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 How to Install This
If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
What To Do
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4/3
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/4 Regulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/5
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/6
General Limitations Of Smoke/CO
Troubleshooting
Limited
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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 of your home.
•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
•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 a working battery. Removing the battery for any reason, or failing to replace the battery at the end of its 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 Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a Smoke/CO problem. 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.
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