Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing First Alert

for your Smoke and Carbon

Monoxide Alarm needs. Y

ou have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke &

Carbon Monoxide Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a

fir

e or Carbon Monoxide.

Key featur

es include:

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Combination Alar

One alarm pr

otects

against two deadly household threats.

Spread Spectrum Horn Tone. Lower and varying horn frequency

makes it easier for elderly with normal age r

elated hearing loss to hear

hor

n. Sweeps through the 2200 – 3400 Hz range.

Smar

t Interconnect

can be inter

connected to BRK Smoke, CO, and

Heat Alarms. One interconnect wire carries both smoke and CO alarm

signals.

Optipath 360 T

echnology

ovides 360 degrees of direct access to

the smoke sensor

Single Button Test/Silence eliminates confusion. Depending on what

mode the alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions

such as testing the alarm, silencing the alarm, r

e-testing the alarm when

in silence and clearing the Latching features.

Two Silence Features. Temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to

eight hours before replacing low battery or silence an unwanted alarm

for several minutes.

wo Latching Features.

Alarm Latch: Easily identifies initiating alarm

even after alarm condition has subsided. Low Battery Latch: Identifies

which unit is in low battery condition.

Per

fect Mount System

includes a gasketless base for easy installation

and a mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secur

e over a wide

rotation range to allow for perfect alignment.

Dust Cover is included to keep the alarm clean during construction.

Easy Installation/Maintenance featur

es include a large opening in

the mounting bracket for easy access to wiring. A battery pull tab that

keeps the battery fresh until the home is occupied. A Side Load Battery

Drawer allows for easy battery replacement without r

emoving the alarm

om the ceiling or wall.

Improved UV Resistance keeps the alarm from discoloring over time.

SMOKE & CARBON

MONOXIDE ALARM

All First Aler

Smoke Alar

ms confor

m to regulatory requirements,

including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.

Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all

fir

es.

Ionization technology is generally mor

e 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 bur

ning in a wastebasket, or a gr

ease fir

e in the kitchen.

Photoelectric technology is generally mor

e 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

cigar

ettes bur

ning in couches or bedding.

For maximum pr

otection, use both types of Smoke Alar

ms on each

level and in every bedroom of your home.

USER’S MANUAL

AC Powered Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Featur

es:

wo Latching Features

Smart Inter

connect

Optipath 360 T

echnology

Two Silence Features

Alkaline Battery Backup

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This user’s manual contains important information about your Alarm’s

operation. If you ar

e installing the Alarm for use by others, you must

leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user

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UL ST

ANDARD 217

UL STANDARD 2034

Printed in Mexico

M08-0182-000

03/07

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

How to Install This Smoke/CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

What To Do First–Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

If the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Latching Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

“Smart Interconnect” Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Regulator

y Infor

mation For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Agency Placement Recommendations

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

About Smoke Alarms

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special Compliance Considerations

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

roubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

den Corporation.

BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122

Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area

where the Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the

mounting bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may result in

serious electrical shock, injury or death.

• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents.

It is recommended that you install special units which use

devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired

residents.

• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical

codes in your area; Article 210, 760 of NFPA 70 (NEC),

NFPA 72, NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO); NBC (BOCA);

OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or building codes that

may apply. Wiring and installation must be performed by a

licensed electrician. Failure to follow these guidelines may

result in injury or property damage.

• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC pure sine

wave 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned

off by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter.

Failur

e to connect this unit to a 24-hour cir

cuit may

prevent it from providing constant protection.

• This Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate.

If the AC power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm

to sound for at least 4 minutes. If AC power fails and the

batter

y is weak, protection should last for at least 7 days.

If AC power fails and the batter

y is dead or missing, the

alarm cannot operate.

•

Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to

stop an unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and

remove your protection. In the case of a true unwanted

alarm open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit.

The alarm will reset automatically when it returns to normal

operation. Never r

emove the batteries fr

om a batter

operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking

smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan the smoke away

from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.

• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See

“How To Install This Smoke Alarm” for details. Do not

connect it to any other type of alar

m or auxiliar

y device.

Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or

event it fr

om operating pr

operly.

• This Smoke/CO Alarm has a battery drawer which resists

closing unless a battery is installed. This warns you the

unit will not operate under DC power without a battery.

• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is

sounding. It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure

to the hor

n at close range may har

m your hearing.

• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to

the sensing chambers and pr

event the unit fr

om operating

properly.

Summary of content (11 pages)

PAGE 1
INTRODUCTION USER’S MANUAL Thank you for choosing First Alert® for your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a fire or Carbon Monoxide. Key features include: SMOKE & CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Combination Alarm. One alarm protects against two deadly household threats. Spread Spectrum Horn Tone.
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INSTALLATION WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM Do NOT locate this Smoke/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.
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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM This Smoke/CO Alarm is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall (if allowed by local codes). Read “Where to Install This Alarm” and “Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed” before you begin installation. Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard flathead screwdriver • Wire strippers. Make sure the Alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power.
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FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION STEPS Special Requirements For Interconnected Alarms The basic installation of this Alarm is similar whether you want to install one Alarm, or interconnect more than one Alarm. If you are interconnecting more than one Alarm, you MUST read “Special Requirements For Interconnected Alarms” below before you begin installation. • Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the units and cause them to malfunction, removing your protection. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
PAGE 5
LOCKING FEATURES The locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the batteries or Alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family households where unauthorized battery or Alarm removal is not a concern. These Alarms have two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Alarm to the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
PAGE 6
WEEKLY TESTING REGULAR MAINTENANCE Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge. This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly: • 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.
PAGE 7
USING THE SILENCE FEATURES IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS, Continued IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS “ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR” Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm. Removing the batteries disables the alarm and removes your protection. If you hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing, move everyone to a source of fresh air. DO NOT remove the batteries! The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify and correct the problem.
PAGE 8
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME 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.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE/CO ALARMS RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS, Continued 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.
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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS Battery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation. However, they do not provide interconnected functionality.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the Alarm... Problem... You should... Horn "chirps" about once per minute; Green "Smoke/CO" LED flashes Green On for 2 seconds/Off for 2 seconds. (Low Battery Latch is engaged.) Low battery warning. Install two new AA batteries*. Horn does three rapid "chirps" every minute; LED has 3 rapid flashes with "chirps". MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Device is not working properly, and needs to be replaced. Units under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement.