USER’S MANUAL
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AC POWERED CARBON |
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MONOXIDE ALARM |
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WITH BATTERY |
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Model CO5120BN |
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120VAC ~, 60Hz, 0.09A
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user’s manual contains important information about your CO Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this CO Alarm for use by others, you must leave this
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THIS USER’S MANUAL HAS BEEN RESIZED TO PRINT OUT ON
BLACK page numbers reference the original printed document.
RED page numbers reference this web version.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
•This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
•This unit does not work without power. If the AC power fails, the battery
•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.
•This CO Alarm should receive continuous 120VAC, 60 Hz, pure sine wave electrical power. (The battery is meant for emergency
•NEVER ignore any alarm. See “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for more information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond can result in injury or death.
•Test this Carbon Monoxide Alarm once a week. If it ever fails to test 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) 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 visu- al signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. For additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician.
HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS
The Cover Of Your CO Alarm
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How Your CO Alarm
Using the Optional Locking
If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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1.Test/Silence Button
Scroll Button (CO5120PDBN)
2.POWER/ALARM Light (RED)
3.Air Vents
4.(Behind the Cover) Alarm Horn: 85dB audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit malfunction warning.
5.Digital Display (CO5120PDBN)
If the Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
The Latching Alarm Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What You Need To Know About
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. UL2034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/6
General Limitations Of CO
Troubleshooting
Limited
All Rights Reserved. © 2002 BRK Brands, Inc.
BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL
UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN PATTERNS (CO5120BN)
Condition | LED (Red Light) | Horn |
POWER UP | LED flashes on once, | Horn “chirps” |
| then shines continuously | once. |
DURING TESTING | LED flashes once every second | Horn pattern: |
| during the test cycle | 4 beeps, pause, |
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LOW OR MISSING | LED flashes once a minute | Horn “chirps” |
BATTERY |
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MISSING OR DEAD | LED is OFF | Horn is silent |
BATTERY (DC back- |
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WARNING: When the AC power is Off, if the battery is dead or missing, the CO Alarm cannot work.
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