USER’S MANUAL
10 YEAR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
WITH VOICE & LOCATION
Features:
•Voice with programmable location
•Audible and visual signals to indicate alarm levels of CO
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no battery replacement required over the 10 year life of the alarm.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user’s manual contains important information about your
Carbon Monoxide Alarm’s operation.
If you are installing this Alarm for use by others, you must leave
this
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Step By Step Guide to Programming This
What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
If Your CO Alarm
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
To Permanently Deactivate the CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What You Need To Know About
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Symptoms of CO
Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Regulatory Information For CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
General Limitations Of CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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INTRODUCTION
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
• | Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important | |
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• | This CO Alarm is approved for use in | |
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• | This carbon monoxide Alarm is designed to detect carbon | |
| monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. This CO Alarm | |
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• | This unit will not operate without battery power. The CO | |
| Alarm cannot work until you activate the battery power pack. | |
• | 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. | |
• | The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will | |
| not correct a problem. See "Using the Silence Features" for | |
| details. Always check your home for a potential problem | |
| after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death. | |
• | Test this 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 | |
WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM
Under Normal Operations
Voice: Silent
Power LED: Flashes Green once a minute
Horn: Silent
When You Test the Alarm
Voice: “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”
Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice
LED: Flashes Red
If Battery Becomes Low
Voice: “Please see manual.” Repeated every 5 hours
Horn: chirps once a minute
Power LED: Flashes Green approximately once a minute
If Alarm is Not Operating Properly
Voice: “Detector error in [Location, example “Kitchen”], please see manual.” Repeated every 5 hours
Horn: 3 chirps every minute
LED: Three Green flashes approximately once a minute
Alarm has reached its End of Life
Voice: “Detector error in [Location, example “Basement”], please see manual.” Repeated every 5 hours
Horn: 5 chirps every minute
LED: Five Green flashes approximately once a minute
Alarm Levels of CO are Detected
Voice: “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” “____ ppm.”
Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice*
LED: Flashes Red
*NOTE: If unit goes into CO alarm, the regular 4
INSTALLATION
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
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.
NOTE: For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least
15 feet (4.6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source where possible. In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this distance cannot be maintained, install the Alarm as far away as possible from the furnace or other fuel burning source. Installing the Alarm closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) will not harm the Alarm, but may increase the frequency of unwanted alarms.
In general, install Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
•On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
•In the hall near every sleeping area. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long, install a unit at each end.
•At the top of
•At the bottom of the basement stairs.
•For additional coverage, install Alarms in all rooms, halls, and storage areas, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F and 100˚ F (4.4˚ C and 37.8˚ C).
Recommended Placement
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING
SMOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS
KEY:
SMOKE ALARMS
SMOKE ALARM WITH
SILENCE FEATURE
CO ALARMS
BOTH, OR COMBINATION
SMOKE/CO ALARMS
Suggested locations are based on NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72 for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always refer to national and local codes before beginning any installation.
In new construction AC and AC/DC smoke alarms MUST be interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations.
NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could keep carbon monoxide from reaching the Alarm.
Installing CO Alarms in Mobile Homes
For minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
This combination Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to be mounted on the ceiling or wall. It is not a tabletop device. You must install this device on the ceiling or wall as outlined below. Read “Where To Install This Alarm” before starting.
PARTS OF THIS CO ALARM
1 Test/Silence Button
2 Power/CO Alarm LED
3 Speaker
1Mounting bracket
2Mounting slots
Tools you will need: pencil, drill with 3/16” or 5mm drill bit, flathead screwdriver, hammer.
NOTE: Be sure to mount the product in the orientation specified in the next steps as this provides the most stability for mounting the product to the wall. This CO Alarm can either be wall mounted or placed on a tabletop.
FOR WALL MOUNTING
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS:
1.Turn alarm upside down so the circular shape is located in the upper left corner of the alarm.
2.If mounting bracket is attached to alarm, lift to separate it from the base.
3.Hold the mounting bracket against the wall so the arrow located on the mounting plate is pointing to the left. (The circular shape will now be in upper
4.Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes.
5.Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the oval outlines you traced in step #3.
6.Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary, until they are flush with the wall.
7.Line the mounting bracket up over the plastic screw anchors. Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall through the mounting slots using the two screws provided.
8.Activate the battery. Move the activation switch to
“ON” position against tab stop. Unit will not mount | OFF - ON - DISCHARGE |
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NOTE: After you activate the battery, the power indicator light may flash. (If the unit alarms, the light will blink rapidly, and the horn will repeatedly sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps.)
9.Attach the CO Alarm to the mounting bracket. Hold alarm as shown in diagram. Place alarm on mounting bracket and slide to the right until locked into place.
NOTE: Once the CO Alarm is snapped onto the mounting bracket, you can rotate CO Alarm to adjust the alignment.
10. Test the Alarm. See “Weekly Testing.”
TABLETOP PLACEMENT:
Your CO Alarm may also be placed on a tabletop by fastening the 2 stands provided. If using this approach, be sure the Alarm is no more than 3 feet (0.9 meters) from the floor to minimize the risk of causing permanent damage to the Alarm in the event it accidently falls to the ground.
To Attach Tabletop Stands:
1. Hold alarm as shown in diagram.
IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS, Continued
NOTE: A qualified appliance technician is defined as “a person, firm, corporation, or company that either in person or through a representa- tive, 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.”
AFTER AN ALARM
After the emergency responders arrive, the premises aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition, you can check what the highest carbon monoxide level sensed was:
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1. Press & Hold Test Button | “Highest carbon monoxide level |
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USING THE SILENCE FEATURES
Never deactivate the unit to quiet an unwanted alarm. Deactivating the alarm disables the unit and removes your protection.
The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify and correct the problem. Do not use the Silence Feature in emergency situations. It will not correct a CO problem.
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several minutes. Press the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover for at least
After the Test/Silence button is released, the Red LED blinks during the silence mode.
When the CO Alarm is Silenced
The CO Alarm will remain silent for up to 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, if CO levels remain potentially dangerous the horn will start sounding again.
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for up to 8 hours. You can silence the low battery warning “chirp” by pressing the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.
Once the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit continues to flash the Green light once a minute for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume. Replace the Alarm 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).
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning “chirp” for up to 2 days. You can silence the End of Life warning “chirp” by pressing the Test/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging that the End of Life silence feature has been activated.
After approximately 2 days, the End of Life “chirp” will resume.
WEEKLY TESTING
•NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.
•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.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this CO Alarm.
You can test this CO Alarm by pressing and holding the Test/Silence button on the Alarm cover until Alarm Voice says “Testing” (typically
During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:
•The Horn will sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. The Alarm Voice will say “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” The POWER LED flashes Red.
If the unit does not alarm, make sure it has been activated correctly, and test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING, Continued
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 chil- dren 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!
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.
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME
heater, gas or wood burning fireplace, gas 
kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes 
dryer.
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 out- door 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.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM CO POISONING?
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.
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•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.
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS
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.
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 concentra- tions in parts per million.
Audible Alarm: 85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS
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 Alarms must be met. This device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents. CO Alarms are not yet available for the hearing impaired.
CO Alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. 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. It is recommended that you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to determine their response to the sound of the CO Alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
This CO Alarm will not sense CO that does not reach the sensors. It 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 sensors.
If bedroom doors are usually closed at night, we recommend you install a CO Alarm in each bedroom and in the hallway between them.
This CO Alarm may not sense CO on another level of the home.
Example: This alarm device, installed on the second floor, may not sense CO in the basement. For this reason, one alarm device may not give adequate early warning.
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 bever- ages. 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.
This CO Alarm is not a substitute for life insurance. Though this CO Alarm warns against increasing CO levels, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply in any way that they will protect lives. Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives.
This CO Alarm has a limited life. Although this 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 this device weekly. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly.
This CO Alarm is not foolproof. Like all other electronic devices, this CO Alarm has limitations. It can only detect CO that reaches the sensors. It may not give early warning of the source of CO is in a remote part of the home, away from the alarm device.
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 addi- |
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STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING THIS ALARM
For First Time and When Activating Alarm
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| 1. Activate Alarm (If the battery | “Welcome, First Alert Carbon | |
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Your Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice.
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WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
Do NOT locate this CO Alarm:
•In garages, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished attics. Avoid extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
•Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a
(6 meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is recommended the Alarm be placed as far from these
•In direct sunlight.
•In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors.
•In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4.4˚C) or hotter than 100˚ F (37.8˚C). These areas include
•In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sensing chamber.
•Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical “noise” can interfere with the sensor.
•In “dead air” spaces. See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces”.
AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES
“Dead air” spaces may prevent CO from reaching the CO Alarm. To avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations.
2.Insert bottom hook of tabletop stand into slot on bottom of alarm. Snap top hook into place.
Repeat step #1 & #2 to attach remaining stand.
NOTE: Mounting bracket must be removed in order to attach tabletop stands.
IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS
Type of Alarm | What You See and Hear |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) | Voice: “Warning, evacuate carbon |
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| Evacuate.” “____ ppm.” |
| Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, |
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IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS
If you hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing,
move everyone to a source of fresh air.
DO NOT deactivate the Alarm!
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 CO ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:
1. | Press the Test/Silence button. |
2. | Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down |
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This unit has been designed to be as
•Test it at least once a week.
•Clean the CO Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the outside of the CO Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft brush attachment. A can of clean compressed air (sold at computer or office supply stores) may also be used. Follow manufacturer instructions for use. Test the CO Alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
•If the CO Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit immediately.
•Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed” for details.
Actual battery service life depends on the CO Alarm and the environment in which it is installed. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested battery life, you MUST replace the Alarm immediately once the unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).
TO PERMANENTLY DEACTIVATE THE CO ALARM
After 10 years of operation or Low Battery warning, deactivate the Alarm: Insert a tool below edge where shown and break tab.
Then slide activation switch to discharge mode.
NOTE: At end of life or low battery indication (chirp): unit must be put in to deactivation mode to discharge remaining stored energy in battery. Unit will no longer function once put into this mode.
Unit will resist
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.
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If you have questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs at
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert® brand products warrants that for a period of ten 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
For Reprogramming
When it is necessary to reprogram the Alarm after the unit has been activated and is in normal operation: Tap the Test button 5 times to reset the Alarm to again access the programming menu.
For your records, please record: | Replace alarm 10 years after installation. Please write the date in | |
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Date Purchased: _________________ | _____________/____________Month/Year | |
| The alarm will also provide an audible | |
Where Purchased: __________________________________ | approximately 10 years after installation to remind you to | |
replace the unit. | ||
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Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year | The | |
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3. Immediately move to fresh |
window. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted |
for. Do not |
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 |
technician to investigate for sources of CO from |
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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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 maintained, 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: Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme Exposure: Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure. Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage, death.
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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
Disposal: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with regular household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check local requirements for disposal of
The Alarm should be deactivated before disposal. See page 4, “To Permanently Deactivate the CO Alarm”.
You can also return your Alarm to us for disposal. For return address see above. Please include a note confirming the product is being returned for disposal.
First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust. | Printed in Mexico |
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