HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM
This CO Alarm cannot operate without continuous electricity. It does not operate during a power failure. Do not use in an extension cord, or out- let controlled by a dimmer or switch—unit must have a constant power supply.
Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round. CO problems can occur any time during the year, and this alarm can only alert you if it is plugged in and receiving power.
1.Plug the unit into a standard UNSWITCHED 120V AC outlet. In horizontally or vertically positioned wall outlets, mount unit with Test/Silence button facing upward.
2.Make sure green light shines when you plug in the unit. It will shine contin- uously when unit is receiving power. The horn will “chirp” once during power up, or when power is restored after an outage.
3.Test by pressing the Test/Silence button firmly until the unit sounds: four loud beeps, pause, 4 beeps. The sequence should last 5-6 seconds. During testing, the green, yellow, and red lights flash. This is normal.
4.While testing the unit, have a family member check that the horn can be easily heard from the sleeping areas. The unit should be located where it can wake you if it alarms at night.
5.Find the pair of self-adhesive labels included with this CO Alarm.
•On each label write in the phone number of your emergency responder (like 911) and a qualified appliance technician.
•Place one label near the CO Alarm, and the other label in the “fresh air” location you plan to go if the alarm sounds.
NOTE: A qualified appliance technician is defined as “a person, firm, corpora- tion, or company that either in person or through a representative, is engaged in and responsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, combustion appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment.”
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 air—outdoors or by an open door or window. 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 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to inves- tigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician, and consult the 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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“ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”
If you hear the alarm horn and the red light is flashing, move everyone to a source of fresh air.
DO NOT unplug the CO Alarm!
FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM
Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be diffi- cult to locate the source of CO. See “What You Need to Know About CO.”
BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.
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 unplug your CO Alarm to silence the horn. Use the silence fea- ture. Unplugging the CO Alarm removes your protection! See “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for details on responding to an alarm.
The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm’s alarm horn while you correct the problem—it will not correct a CO problem. While the alarm is silenced, it will continue to monitor the air for CO.
When CO reaches alarm levels, the alarm will sound— repeating horn pattern: 4 beeps, a pause, 4 beeps, etc. Press and hold the Test/Silence button until the horn is silent. The initial Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes.
NOTE:
After initial 4-minute Silence cycle, the CO Alarm re-evaluates present CO levels and responds accordingly. If CO levels remain potentially dangerous— or start rising higher—the horn will start sounding again.
While the detector is silenced:
If the CO Alarm... | This means... |
Is silent for only 4 minutes, then | CO levels are still potentially |
starts sounding loudly—4 beeps, | dangerous. |
then a pause, 4 beeps, then a | |
pause. Red light continues | |
flashing... | |
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If the CO Alarm... | This means... |
Remains silent. | Unit has returned to |
Only the green light is on.... | normal operation. |
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TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
WEEKLY TESTING
Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correct- ly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
Push and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover until a loud alarm
sounds— 4 beeps, a pause, then 4 beeps. The alarm sequence should last for 5-6 seconds. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately.
If the CO Alarm is not working properly, refer to the “Limited Warranty” at the end of this manual.
The Test/Silence button is the only proper way to test the CO Alarm. NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.
DO NOT stand close to the CO Alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
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 at least twice a year, using the soft brush attachment. Test the CO Alarm again after vacuuming.
DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the CO Alarm. DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm. Doing so may cause permanent damage.
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.
If your home is being fumigated, unplug the unit temporarily and put it where it will not be exposed to chemicals or fumes. When fumigation is complete and all traces of fumes clear, plug the unit back in and retest it.
