USER’S MANUAL
COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARM
WITH VOICE & LOCATION AND
REMOTE CONTROL TEST/SILENCE
Features:
• Separate sensors to detect smoke and CO; the two alarm systems work independently
• Voice with programmable location
• Separate audible and visual signals to indicate alarm levels of smoke or CO
• Remote infrared Test/Silence and programming
• Powered by two “AA” batteries
• Side access drawer for easy battery replacement
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user’s manual contains important information about your Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
| Printed in Mexico | | |
| Model SCO7 |
| M08-0048-005 | Q 06/06 | |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Step By Step Guide to Programming This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 How to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds | .3-4 |
What To Do First–Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 If the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Regulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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All First Alert® Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours
before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home.
INTRODUCTION
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits;
5)Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris- free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
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 Smoke/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
•This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two separate alarms. The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other gas. It will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The Smoke Alarm is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.
•This Smoke/CO Alarm cannot operate without working batteries. Removing the batteries for any reason, or failing to replace the batteries at the end of their service life, removes your protection.
•NEVER ignore any alarm. See “If Your Smoke/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 Smoke/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 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 additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING THIS ALARM
For First Time and When Changing Batteries
| Action: | Alarm Will Say: |
| 1. Insert batteries (2, AA batteries). | “Welcome, First Alert Carbon |
| | Monoxide and Smoke Alarm.” |
| | “No location programmed” if first |
| | time or “[Location, example: |
| | “Kitchen”] location programmed” |
| | when changing batteries. |
| | “To select location, press and hold |
| | test button now.” |
| 2. Press & Hold Test Button, or use | “To save location, press and hold |
| your IR remote control’s channel or | test button after location is heard.” |
| volume button, if you would like to | Alarm will speak list of locations (see |
| program the location or change | below). |
| the location of the Alarm. Release | |
| button after Alarm responds. | |
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| 3. After you hear the location of | “[Location, example: “Kitchen”] |
| where you are placing the Alarm, | location saved.” |
| Press & Hold the Test Button or | If no location is chosen: “No location |
| use your IR remote control’s |
| saved.” |
| channel or volume button. |
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Your Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice.
Available locations: Basement | Hallway | Office |
Child’s Bedroom | Kitchen | Utility Room |
Dining Room | Living Room | |
Family Room | Master Bedroom | |
Guest Bedroom | No Location | |
