USER’S MANUAL
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM, Continued
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM
Read “Where To Install CO Alarms” before starting.
TESTING & MAINTENANCE
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME
BATTERY OPERATED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY AND SILENCE FEATURE
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
The light continues to flash (RED) and the horn also “chirps” once every minute. This warning should last for up to 30 days, but you should replace the batteries as soon as possible.
DIGITAL DISPLAY: Battery icon will show an empty icon.
DURING TESTING
Light flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern (4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps), simulating a CO Alarm condition.
DIGITAL DISPLAY: During the simulated CO alarm, “CO” is displayed along with a full alarm level. Several ppm CO levels are also displayed and the alarm level is shown increasing.
CO ALARM
Sensor has detected enough CO to trigger an alarm. Light flashes rapidly and horn sounds loudly (repeating 4 beeps, pause). See “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for details. During an alarm, move everyone to a source of fresh air. DO NOT move the CO Alarm!
DIGITAL DISPLAY: “CO” alternating with
the ppm number, a full level, and “EVACUATE”.
Before you start installation, find the pair of
INSTALLING THE AA BATTERIES
1.Flip the battery door down to open.
2. Install both AA batteries 
(included) inside the battery 
compartment as indicated. 
Make sure the “+” and 
ends of each battery are aligned properly.
3. Close the battery door.
TO MOUNT ON THE WALL
Tools you will need: pencil, drill with 3/16” or 5mm drill bit, flathead screwdriver, hammer.
1. Choose a location on the wall. Do not install the Alarm closer than 4” |
(102 mm) from where the wall meets the ceiling. |
WEEKLY TESTING
•Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
•DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
You can test this CO Alarm two ways:
1. Manually: Press the Test/Silence button on the Alarm cover until alarm sounds.
2. Remote Control: Aim your remote control at the CO Alarm and press the CHANNEL or VOLUME button.
The alarm horn will sound: 4 beeps, a pause, then 4 beeps. The ALARM (RED) light will flash quickly. The alarm sequence should last
If the alarm does not test properly:
1. | Make sure that fresh batteries are installed correctly. |
2. | Be sure the Alarm is clean and |
Damaged or insufficient venting: corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger, blocked or clogged chimney opening.
Improper use of appliance/device: operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch).
Transient CO Problems: “transient” or
The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:
1.Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor conditions such as:
•Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).
•Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.
•Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fresh air.
•Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or water heaters.
•Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations.
2.Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace).
3.Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the ground.
4.Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your home. Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to recreate during a CO investigation.
This user’s manual contains important information about your Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this CO Alarm for use by others, you must leave this
CO ALARM REQUIRES SERVICE (MALFUNCTION SIGNAL)
2. Hold the mounting guide template against the wall, and make a mark |
inside each keyhole where you will drill your mounting hole as shown in |
the diagram below. |
3. Install fresh AA batteries and test the Alarm again. For a list of acceptable |
replacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.” |
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. UL2034
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Understanding Your CO
Using the Remote Control Test/Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using the Peak CO Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation | |
Where to Install CO Alarms | . . .2 |
Where CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed | . . .2 |
How to Install Your CO Alarm | . . .3 |
If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If the Alarm Signal Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Testing and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 How Can I Protect My Family? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Potential Sources of CO in the
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
General Limitations Of CO
Troubleshooting
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The light flashes (RED) and the horn sounds 3 quick “chirps” every minute. CO Alarm needs to be replaced.
DIGITAL DISPLAY: “ERROR” is displayed.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL TEST/SILENCE FEATURE
Using the VOLUME or CHANNEL buttons on most remote controls, you can test or silence this CO Alarm from up to 12 feet (3.6 meters) away.
To Test or Silence the Alarm:
1. Make sure you have a clear path between you and the Alarm, free of any obstructions.
2. Point the remote at the front of the Alarm.
3. Press the VOLUME or CHANNEL button for at least 5 seconds.
If the Alarm does not respond to your remote control:
• You may be standing too far away.
• Your remote may not be compatible.
•You did not hold the button on your remote for at least
5 seconds.
•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.
USING THE PEAK CO MEMORY
The CO Memory Feature lets you check the highest level of CO recorded during an alarm.
To check CO Memory:
1. Press the Peak Level Button until the peak CO level is displayed.
3. | Use a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit to drill through the marks you made for the |
| mounting holes. |
4. | Insert the plastic screw anchors into the mounting holes until they are |
| flush with the wall. If necessary, tap them gently with a hammer. |
5. | Insert the screws into the anchors until the screwhead is 1/8 inch (3 mm) |
| away from the wall. |
6. | Slide the CO Alarm onto the screws until you feel it click into place. |
7. | Test the CO Alarm as described in “Weekly Testing.” |
IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS
Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it!
IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:
1. | Operate the Test/Silence button. |
2. | Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the |
| number of your local emergency service here: |
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3. | Immediately move to fresh |
| Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not re- |
| enter the premises, or move away from the open door or window until the |
| emergency services responder has arrived, the premises have been aired |
| out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition. |
4. | After following steps |
| period, repeat steps |
| tigate for sources of CO from |
| inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified |
•DO NOT try fixing the Alarm yourself – this will void your warranty! If the CO Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty, please see "How to Obtain Warranty Service" in the Limited Warranty. Install a new CO Alarm immediately.
•The two methods described on this page are the only proper ways to test the CO Alarm. NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To keep the CO Alarm in good working order:
•Test it every week using the Test/Silence button.
•Vacuum the CO Alarm cover once a month, using the soft brush attach- ment. Never use water, cleaners, or solvents, since these may damage the unit. Test the CO Alarm again after vacuuming.
•Replace the batteries when the CO Alarm “chirps” about every minute (the low battery warning).
The low battery warning should last for 30 days, but you should replace the battery immediately to continue your protection.
Choosing a replacement battery:
This CO Alarm requires two standard AA batteries. The following batteries are acceptable as replacements: Energizer E91. These replacement batteries are commonly available at local retail stores.
Use only the replacement batteries listed. The unit may not operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.
DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near
WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as described below. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over time (in minutes).
UL2034 Required Alarm Points*:
•If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES.
•If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES.
•If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 60 and 240 MINUTES.
*Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative Humidity (RH).
The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of 30 ppm for 30 days.
CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat. Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume it’s not present.
•An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect average, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches.
•An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.
This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels are extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach a certain minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults.
Why is this important? Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time. In many reported cases of CO exposure, victims may be aware that they are not feeling well, but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help. Also, young children and pets may be the first affected. The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm sounds. However, people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO.
If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!
Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station carbon monoxide alarms UL2034.
According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section
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: 85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
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To clear CO Memory:
during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any |
combustion equipment not inspected by the technician, and consult the |
the CO Alarm. DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm. Doing so may cause permanent damage.
GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS
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INTRODUCTION
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 IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to detect |
carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed |
to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas. |
• This CO Alarm is approved for use in |
It is NOT designed for marine use. |
• This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas |
at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. |
• The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct |
a CO problem. Always check your home for a potential problem after |
any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death. |
• NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms. Refer to |
“If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for more information. Failure to do so can |
result in injury or death. |
• Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test |
1. While checking CO memory, press or hold the Peak Level Button until “CLEAR” is displayed.
2. Press or hold the Peak Level Button until the CO Memory is cleared.
NOTE: The highest CO level will be saved until you clear it. DO NOT clear the CO Memory reading if you plan to call someone to investigate a CO problem! Clear the CO Memory reading only after the investigator has checked your home.
INSTALLATION
WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home.
If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway.
BEDROOM | BEDROOM | BEDROOM |
manufacturers’ instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for more |
information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor |
vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in an attached garage or |
adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a qualified appliance |
technician here: |
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If you hear the alarm horn and the Red light is flashing,
move everyone to a source of fresh air.
DO NOT disconnect the batteries from the CO Alarm!
Alarms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of CO Alarms" for details.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
•The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem. Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
•NEVER remove the batteries from your CO Alarm to silence the horn. Use the silence feature. Removing the batteries removes your protection! See “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for details on responding to an alarm.
Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals, and other contaminants can affect the sensor. When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm, make sure the room is well ventilated.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
WHAT IS CO?
CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical appliances typically do not produce CO.
These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, and propane.
Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly main- tained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly. CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with ALL household members.
Mild Exposure:
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue
Medium Exposure:
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 alarm requires two standard AA batteries to operate.
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 Alarm with most
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 hallway 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 possible, 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.
correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO 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) commer- |
cial 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 infor- |
mation on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your |
physician. |
HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS
GENERAL INFORMATION
•This Co Alarm does not operate without working batteries. Removing the batteries, or failure to replace them at the end of their service life, removes your protection.
•High temperatures, low temperatures, high humidity, impact or dropping can adversely affect LCD displays.
A CO Alarm measures the CO levels in the air. It will alarm if CO levels rise quickly (if the heat exchanger on your furnace breaks, for example), or if CO is consistently present (a slow CO leak on a
This carbon monoxide alarm features a permanently installed sensor, three colored indicator lights, and an 85 dB alarm horn. It also has a silence feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn.
THE PARTS OF YOUR CO ALARM
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM
WELCOME CHIRP
Horn chirps and light blinks once when batteries are first connected.
DIGITAL DISPLAY: All segments are turned on for a short time upon initial power. Then the battery level icon is displayed.
ALARM RECEIVING BATTERY POWER
Light flashes every minute. Horn is silent.
DIGITAL DISPLAY: Battery icon will show a full or almost full icon.
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REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS
In a
•Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.
•For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
In a
•Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.
•For added protection, install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the home. If you have a basement, install that CO Alarm at the top of the base- ment stairs.
•For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
In a Mobile Home:
•Install CO Alarms on inside walls ONLY. Uninsulated outside walls and roofs of mobile homes often transfer heat and cold from outdoors.
WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
DO NOT locate this CO Alarm:
•In a location where it could be easily triggered when using your remote to operate your TV, VCR, etc.
•In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
•Closer than 20 feet (6 meters) from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater.
•Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance.
•In extremely humid areas. This alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry room, utility room or other source of high humidity.
•In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚ F (38˚ C). These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.
•In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners, fresh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors.
•In direct sunlight.
•This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a
•This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete detection systems in places which house many people, like hotels or dormitories, unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit.
•DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial buildings,
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The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm’s alarm horn while you correct the
To Activate the Silence Feature Manually:
Press and hold the Test/Silence button until the horn is silent.
To Activate the Silence Feature Using Your Remote Control:
Standing no farther than 12 feet (3.6 meters) away, point your remote control at the cover of the CO Alarm and push the VOLUME or CHANNEL button. Hold the button down for at least 5 seconds.
Once you activate the Silence Feature: the Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes.
NOTE: After initial
While the detector is silenced:
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SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for up to 8 hours without having to remove the batteries. You can silence the low battery warning “chirp” two ways:
1.Manually: Press the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
2.Using Your Remote Control: Standing no further than 12 feet (3.6 meters) away from the CO Alarm, aim your IR remote at the CO Alarm and press the CHANNEL or VOLUME button for at least
After 8 hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume. Replace the batteries as soon as possible; this unit will not operate without battery power!
To deactivate this feature: Press the Test/Silence button again. The unit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and unit sounds “chirp” once a minute.)
If you cannot silence the low battery warning, replace the batteries immediately.
Mounting Guide Template
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Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme Exposure:
Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause brain damage, death.
Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others, including people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. Members of sensitive populations should consult their doctors for advice on taking additional precautions.
FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it difficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO:
•House well ventilated before the investigator arrives.
•Problem caused by “backdrafting.”
•Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances.
Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be difficult to locate the source of CO. BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY?
A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm before carbon monoxide levels become threatening for average, healthy adults.
A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.
To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
•Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves, and nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for rust and corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can prevent proper air movement and cause backdrafting. Never “cap” or cover a chimney in any way that would block air flow.
•Test and maintain all
•Make regular visual inspections of all
•Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft hood on an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on furnace heat exchangers.
•Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.
•Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO is escaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening windows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.
In addition, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read this manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to do if your CO Alarm sounds.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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The light flashes (RED) and the horn sounds 3 quick | MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. CO Alarm needs to be | CO Alarms under warranty should be returned to |
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CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you | CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation. | IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO POISON- |
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CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high | The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to | Relocate your alarm. If frequent alarms continue, |
levels of CO are revealed in an investigation. | “Where to Install CO Alarms.” | have home rechecked for potential CO problems. |
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*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see “Page 4: Regular Maintenance.”
If you have any questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs at
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") the maker of BRK® brand and First Alert® brand products, warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state, or province to province.
How to Obtain Warranty Service:
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. makes no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to battery.
For your records, please record: | Replacement date is five years after installation: | |
Date Purchased: _______________Where Purchased: ___________________ | _____________/____________Month/Year | |
NOTE: End of Life Signal — Once the unit reaches the end of its | ||
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Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year | lifecycle, the MALFUNCTION SIGNAL will sound once a minute to | |
indicate the need to immediately replace the Alarm. | ||
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First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust. | Printed in Mexico | |
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