TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If your Alarm does this... | It means... | You should... |
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Green light is OFF. Unit will not alarm when you | Unit may not be receiving any power. | Check the AC power supply. Make sure fresh |
press the Test/Silence button. | | batteries are installed to power the battery back- |
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Red light flashes ON, once a minute (horn is silent). | Alarm is not receiving AC power. Unit is operating on | Check the AC power supply. |
| battery back-up. | |
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The horn “chirps” once a minute. | Low battery warning. Battery is low or missing. | Replace the battery. Avoid interrupting AC power. |
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Once a minute, the alarm sounds 3 quick “chirps”, | MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Unit needs to be replaced. | Units under warranty should be returned to |
and the Red light flashes quickly three times. | Based on self-diagnostic tests, the unit has detected a | manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited |
| fault or the Alarm has reached its end-of-life, 5 years. | Warranty” for details. |
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The horn sounds constantly with no pattern and | Unit malfunction. Unit needs to be replaced. | Units under warranty should be returned to |
cannot be silenced. | | manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited |
| | Warranty” for details. |
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Alarm goes back into alarm after you pressed the | CO levels are still potentially dangerous. | Refer to “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for details on |
Test/Silence button. | | how to respond to an alarm. If anyone is feeling ill, |
| | EVACUATE your home immediately and call 911. |
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Alarm sounds frequently even though no high levels | The Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to | Relocate your alarm. If frequent alarms continue, |
of CO are revealed in an investigation. | “Where to Install This Alarm.” | have home rechecked for potential problems. You |
| | may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem. |
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*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.”
If you have any questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs: 1-800-323-9005.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of 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 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling. 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make 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:
Date Purchased: _______________________________
Where Purchased: ____________________________________________
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
Replacement date is five years after installation:__________/__________
Month/Year
NOTE: End of Life Signal — Once the unit reaches the end of its lifecycle, the MALFUNCTION SIGNAL will sound once a minute to indicate the need to immediately replace the Alarm.
First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
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