MODEL CO2120PDN—User’s Manual 120V Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm With Digital Display and Silence Feature 120V AC 60 Hz .085A Standby .
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What the Digital Display Can Show You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1: Introduction BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT! Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items. IMPORTANT! 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. IMPORTANT! This CO Alarm is approved for use in singlefamily residences. It is NOT designed for marine use.
HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS The Cover Of Your CO Alarm General Information CAUTION! 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. This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard, unswitched 120V AC wall outlet. It is not intended for use in extension cords, power strips, or outlets controlled by a switch or dimmer. These may not provide continuous power to the unit.
WHAT THE DIGITAL DISPLAY CAN SHOW YOU The Digital Display is designed to indicate estimated carbon monoxide levels in a residential environment. It is not intended for use as an industrial or commercial grade meter. The Digital Display shows the amount of carbon monoxide (measured in parts per million) the unit is sensing. An average, healthy adult should not feel symptoms when the unit first alarms.
WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM TONES MEAN During Power Up (or After Power Outage) During an Alarm READY READY TEST PEAK CLEAR PEAK Green light ON. Yellow & red lights OFF. Horn “chirps”. Digital Display: Dash appears by “READY”. During Normal Operation TEST PEAK CLEAR PEAK Green light ON. Yellow light OFF. Red light FLASHES. Repeating horn pattern: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause. Display: Shows CO levels in ppm.
THE PEAK CO FEATURE This feature lets you check the highest level of CO detected since you cleared the Peak memory. This feature also helps a CO investigator. Since you should ventilate your home after any alarm—and since CO dissipates in fresh air— CO levels may drop well below alarm levels by the time investigator arrives. To check Peak CO: 1. Press and release the Test/Silence button until the dash scrolls to “PEAK”. 2. Press and hold the Test/Silence button to display the peak CO level.
CO ALARM SPECIFICATIONS 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 concentrations in parts per million.
CHAPTER 2: Installation WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS In a Single-level Home: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends the use of at least one CO Alarm per household, located near the sleeping area. For added protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home. If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet, install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway.
WHERE NOT TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM DO NOT locate this CO Alarm: • In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas. • Closer than 20 feet away from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater. • Within 5 feet of any cooking appliance. • In extremely humid areas. This alarm should be at least 10 feet from a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry room, utility room or other source of high humidity.
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM WARNING! This CO Alarm can not operate without continuous electricity. It does not operate during a power failure. Do not use in an extension cord, or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch—unit must have a constant power supply. CAUTION! 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.
CHAPTER 3: If Your CO Alarm Alarms WARNING! Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU. In other words, when your CO Alarm alarms, you must not ignore it! If the Alarm Signal Sounds: 1. Operate the Test/Silence button. Write down the numbers on the Digital Display and the current time. 2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the number of your local emergency service here: 3.
Using the Silence Feature WARNING! NEVER unplug your CO alarm to silence the horn. Use the silence feature. Unplugging the CO alarm removes your protection! See previous page 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.
CHAPTER 4: Testing and Maintenance WEEKLY TESTING REGULAR MAINTENANCE 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 Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately. 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.
CHAPTER 5: 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. 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.
Potential Sources Of CO In The Home The following conditions can result in transient CO situations: 1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor conditions such as: Fuel-burning appliances like: portable 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.
How Can I Protect My Family? 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.
CHAPTER 6: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 What Levels of CO Cause an Alarm? Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 defines 3 specific alarm points by which all residential CO Alarms must alarm. 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.
CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Guide Problem... This means... You should... Green light is OFF. Unit will not alarm when you press the Test/Silence button. Unit may not be plugged all the way in, or receiving power. Gently push unit all the way into outlet. Make sure it is not plugged into an outlet controlled by a switch. Unit “chirps” about twice a minute. Green light and Yellow lights are ON. Red light FLASHES. Digital Display shows “Err.” Unit malfunction. Unit needs to be replaced.
CHAPTER 8: 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 detectors must be met. appliances may also prevent alert persons from CO Alarms will not work without power.This CO hearing the alarm horn. This CO Alarm is not Alarm requires a continuous supply of AC power. intended for people who are hearing impaired.
Limited Warranty Coverage: BRK Brands, Inc. warrants its enclosed carbon monoxide alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of five years from the date of purchase. During the first year after the date of purchase, BRK Brands, Inc. will replace any defective carbon monoxide alarm without charge. During the next four years, BRK Brands, Inc. will replace any defective carbon monoxide alarm at a charge to you not to exceed BRK Brands, Inc.’s cost.
