User`s manual English for product manufactured after 2-1-2010
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1. 00005 10 Troubleshooting Guide 0 cc cee ee nen e eee eee 11 12 Limited Warranty 00 cece e eee eee eee 11 12 Printed in Mexico M08 0094 008 K1 09 09 122. e In extremely humid areas This Alarm should be at least 10 feet 3 meters from a shower sauna humidifier vaporizer dishwasher laundry room utility room or other source of high humidity e In direct sunlight e In turbulent air like near ceiling fans or open windows Blowing air may prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors e In areas where temperature is colder than 40 F 4 C or hotter than 100 F 38 C These areas include non airconditioned crawl spaces unfinished attics uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings porches and garages e In insect infested areas Insects can clog the openings to the sensing chamber e Less than 12 inches 305 mm away from fluorescent lights Electrical noise can interfere with the sensor e In dead air spaces See Avoiding Dead Air Spaces AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES Dead air spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke CO Alarm To avoid dead air spaces follow installation recommendations below On ceilings install Smoke CO Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible If this is not possible install the Smoke CO Alarm at least 4 inches 102 mm from the wall or corner For wall mounting if allowed by building codes the top edge of Smoke CO Alarms should be placed between 4 inches 102 mm and 12 inches 305 mm from the wall ceiling line On a peaked gabled or cathedral ceiling install the first Smoke CO Alarm within
3. warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required Smoke Alarms For this reason it is recom mended that the householder consider the use of additional Smoke Alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the basement bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens unfinished attics or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation California State Fire Marshal CSFM Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows A Smoke Alarm installed in each separate sleeping area in the vicinity but outside bedrooms and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms kitchens hallways finished attics furnace rooms closets utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages 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 AC powered Smoke Alarms Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm They do n
4. Alarms Red LED is Off Swing Out Battery Compartment HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE CO ALARM Tools you will need Standard Flathead screwdriver wire strippers ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off power to the area where you will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation Failure to turn off the power before installation may result in serious electrical shock injury or death After an Alarm Latching On Initiating Alarm s Red LED s On for 2 seconds Off for 2 seconds On All Other Alarms Green LED s On Red LED s is Off To install this unit 1 Remove the mounting bracket from the base Position the screw slots on the mounting bracket over the screws in the junction box Tighten the screws AWARNING Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a non functioning Alarm 2 Using wire nuts connect the power connector to the AC power STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY e Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in the junction box e Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box e Tuck the orange wire inside the junction box It is used for interconnect only INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONLY Strip off about 1 2 of the plastic coating on the orange interconnect wire on the power connector e Connect th
5. 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 To silence Alarms in an interconnected series To silence an interconnected series of Smoke CO Alarms you must press the Test Silence button on the initiating alarm The unit with the flashing red light the red light will be off on all other Alarms If you press the Test Silence on any other Alarm it will only silence that unit not the whole interconnected series 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 After approximately 2 3 weeks the End of Life warning cannot be silenced 6 IF YOUR SMOKE CO ALARM SOUNDS Continued LATCHING FEATURES Alarm Latch is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of smoke or carbon monoxide After smoke or CO levels drop below alarm levels the Smoke Power or CO Red LED will begin to flash On 2 seconds Off 2 seconds It will continue to flash or latch until you clear it by testing the alarm This feature helps emergency responders investigators or service technicians identify which un
6. abnormal operation of fuel fired appliances and fireplaces CO Alarms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure This CO Alarm monitors the air at the Alarm and is designed to alarm before CO levels become life threatening This allows you precious time to leave the house and correct the problem This is only possible if Alarms are located installed and maintained as described in this manual Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically Audible Alarm 85dB minimum at 10 feet 3 meters 8 1 STORY RESIDENCE ALARMS KITCHEN DINING ROOM KITCHEN DINING ROOM ey e1 oe 1 STORY RESIDENCE INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES amp RVS For minimum security install one Smoke 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 Smoke Alarms should be installed where temperatures normally remain between 40 F 4 C and 100 F 38 C WARNING Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in storage before every trip and once a week while in us
7. 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 Stand
8. installation vary from state to state and from region to region Check with your local Fire Department for current requirements in your area It is recommended AC or AC DC units be interconnected for added protection BATTERY OPERATED AND WIRELESS HARDWIRED KEY BEDROOM u BEDROOM smoke alarms SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS AWARNING This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people like apartment buildings condominiums hotels motels dormitories hospitals long term health care facilities nursing homes day care facilities or group homes of any kind even if they were once single family homes It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses industrial facilities commercial buildings and special purpose non residential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems Depending on the building codes in your area this unit may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities The following information applies to all four types of buildings listed below In new construction most building codes require the use of AC or AC DC powered Smoke Alarms only AC AC DC or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used in existing construction as specified by local building codes Refer to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code local building codes or consult your Fire
9. it sounds frequent unwanted alarms See Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed for details e When the battery back up becomes weak the Alarm will chirp about once a minute the low battery warning This warning should last 7 days but you should replace the battery immediately to continue your protection This Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing the Alarm cannot operate AWARNING DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the Alarm DO NOT paint over the Alarm Doing so may permanently damage the Alarm CHOOSING A REPLACEMENT BATTERY This Smoke CO Alarm requires one standard 9V alkaline battery The following alkaline batteries are acceptable as replacements Duracell MN1604 or MX1604 Eveready Energizer 522 You can also use an Ultralife 9V lithium battery U9VL for longer service life between battery changes These batteries are available at many local retail stores IMPORTANT Actual battery service life depends on the Smoke CO Alarm and the environment in which it is installed All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit Regardless of the manufacturer s suggested battery life you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts chirping the low battery warning WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO WHAT IS CO CO is an invisible odorless tasteless gas
10. o W w KITCHEN LIVING ROOM Fi might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home The built in test switch accurately tests the unit s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL NEVER use vehicle exhaust Exhaust may cause per manent damage and voids your warranty e DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding blocked or clogged chimney opening FINISHED BASEMENT MULTI STORY RESIDENCE MULTI STORY RESIDENCE 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 on again off again CO problems can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances WIRELESS INTERCONNECTED BEDROOM LIVING ROOM Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing When testing step away when horn starts sounding ACAUTION 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 Smoke CO Alarm 1 Push and hold the Test Silence button on the cover until you hear a chirp The chirp marks the start of the self test sequence 2 During testing you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause while the red smoke LED flashes Then you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 4 beeps pause 4
11. 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 CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient Air tight homes with added insulation sealed windows and other weatherproofing can trap CO inside 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 flu like symptoms 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 IMPORTANT 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 Continued The following conditions can result in transient CO situations 1 Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor conditions such as e Wind d
12. unwanted alarm for several minutes You can silence this Smoke CO Alarm by pressing the Test Silence button on the alarm cover until you hear an acknowledge chirp After the Test Silence button is released the Red LED blinks during the silence mode When the Smoke Alarm is Silenced 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 The Smoke Alarm will remain silent for up to 15 minutes then return to normal operation If the smoke has not cleared or continues to increase the device will go back into alarm SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING This Silence Feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning chirp for up to 8 hours if AC power is present Press the Test Silence button on the Alarm cover until you hear the acknowledge chirp 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 The Alarm will continue to operate as long as AC power is supplied Note if battery is missing or dead Low Battery Silence cannot be activated and alarm with continue to chirp approximately once per minute However replace the batteries as soon as possible to maintain protection in event of a power outage To deactivate this feature Press the Test
13. 3 feet 0 9 meters of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally Additional Snoke CO Alarms may be required depending on the length angle etc of the ceiling s slope Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings Continued INSTALLATION Continued BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION ADANGER This unit is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not restore power until all box up to a 4 inch 10 cm size on either the ceiling or wall Read Alarms are com r A 3 2 4 pletely installed Restoring power before installation Where to Install This Alarm and Where This Alarm Should Not Be is complete may result in serious electrical shock injury or death Installed before you begin installation AWARNING e Make sure the alarm is not receiving excessively noisy power Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same circuit power from a generator or solar power light dim mer on the same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting Excessively noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm Find the pair of self adhesive labels included with this Smoke CO Alarm 7 ACTIVATING THE BATTERY BACK UP e On each label write in the phone number of your emergency IMPORTANT responder like 911 and a qualified appliance technician Activate the battery back up by removing the Pull to Activate e Place one label near the Smoke CO Alarm and the ot
14. 4 hour 120V AC pure sine wave 60 Hz circuit Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch dimmer or ground fault circuit interrupter Failure to connect this unit to a 24 hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection Unit may be connected to an arc fault circuit interrupter This Smoke CO Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate If AC power fails and the battery 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 use the Silence Feature if equipped open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset automatically when it returns to normal operation Never remove the batteries from a battery 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 ACAUTION e Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units See How To Install This Smoke CO Alarm for details Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or prevent it from operating properly The battery compartment 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
15. Department for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as households 1 Single Family Residence Single family home townhouse It is recommended this unit be installed on every level of the home in every bedroom and in each bedroom hallway 2 Multi Family or Mixed Occupant Residence Apartment building condominium This unit is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations 3 Institutions Hospitals day care facilities long term health care facilities This unit is coatarms BOTH OR SMOKE CO ALARMS ONELINK ENABLED WIRELESS ALARMS suitable for use in individual patient sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning HARDWIRED to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations _ INTERCONNECTED BEDROOM a CA RIRRAERDMS 4 Hotels and Motels Also boarding houses and dormitories This unit is suitable for use inside i r K E FINISHED BASEMENT BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM e w F w 4 w
16. E your home immediately and call 911 Alarm sounds frequently even though no high levels of smoke or CO are revealed in an investigation The Alarm may be improperly located Refer to Where to Install This Alarm Relocate your alarm If frequent alarms continue have home rechecked for potential problems You may be experiencing an intermittent smoke or CO problem 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 BRK brand and 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
17. 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 e If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES e If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES e If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm if 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 IMPORTANT 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 e 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 e 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 1 1 2 Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as but not limited to exhaust from internal combustion engines
18. USER S MANUAL Smoke amp Carbon Monoxide Alarm First Alert AC Powered Smoke amp Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back up Silence Feature and Latching Alarm Model SC9120B Input 120V AC 60 Hz 0 09A IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information about your Alarm s operation If you are installing the Alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user Printed in Mexico LISTED TO MO8 0094 008 K1 09 09 uE a OW Motel STANDARDS INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing BRK Brands Inc for your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm needs You have purchased a state of the art Smoke amp CO Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a fire or Carbon Monoxide Key features include Smoke amp Carbon Monoxide Combination Alarm One alarm protects against two deadly household threats Most Accurate Carbon Monoxide Sensor Advanced electrochemical CO sensor technology Intelligent Sensing Technology designed to help reduce unwanted or nuisance alarms Smart Interconnect can be interconnected to BRK Smoke Alarms One interconnect wire carries both smoke and CO alarm signals 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 re testing the alarm when in silence and clearing the L
19. age areas where temperatures normally remain between 40 F and 100 F 4 C and 38 C Recommended Placement SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS CO ALARMS AND COMBO UNITS KEY smoke alarms ZA SMOKE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE BEDROOM Axitcuen joo BEDROOM HALL oo LIVING ROOM HALL oe BEDROOM co aarms 0TH oF COMBINATION SMOKE CO ALARMS l l oe a BASEMENT 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 e When installing on the wall the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be placed between 4 inches 102 mm and 12 inches 305 mm from the wall ceiling line e When installing on the ceiling place the alarm as close to the center as possible e In either case install at least 4 inches 102 mm from where the wall and ceiling meet See Avoiding Dead Air Spaces for more information NOTE For any location make sure no door or other obstruction could keep carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the Alarm Installing Smoke CO Alarms in Mobile Homes For minimum security install one Smoke CO Alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible F
20. ard Time Monday through Friday To assist us in serving you please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling For Warranty Service return to BRK Brands Inc 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 Replace alarm 5 years after installation Please write the date in the space provided Month Year The alarm will also provide an audible End of Life Signal approximately 5 years after installation to remind you to replace the unit The End of Life Signal can be silenced for up to 2 days Do not unplug the alarm or remove the batteries until you get replacement BRK Electronics is a registered trademark of BRK Brands Inc First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS AWORUCHON occ enw ee ien ited eeeER RENEE AC ae een ee ee 1 Fire Safety Tips wc lt ci5 lt savaaioresaterane Seen ee we KA KENEEN EAN 1 2 installati n 6 ect coca whee RNR Se eee es eee Neen eae 2 4 Where To Install This Alarm 0 00 c eee eee eee eee 2 Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed 44 2 Before You Begin Installation 000 eee eee eee 3 How To Install Th
21. atching feature 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 Two 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 Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation and a new mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect alignment End of Life Signal Provides audible and visual confirmation alarm needs to be replaced As compared to other sensing technologies 2009 BRK Brands Inc All rights reserved Distributed by BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 www brkelectronics com www firstalert com All BRK and 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 ex lonization technology is generally more sensitive than photo electric 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 technol
22. beeps pause while the red CO LED flashes 3 When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individually Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested If the Smoke CO Alarm does not test properly 1 Make sure the AC power is applied and battery is fresh and installed correctly 2 Be sure the alarm is clean and dust free 3 Test the unit again If the Smoke CO Alarm is still not working properly replace it immediately Refer to the Limited Warranty at the end of this manual AWARNING If there is still a problem do not try to fix the Alarm yourself This will void your warranty REGULAR MAINTENANCE AWARNING 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 e Test it at least once a week e Clean the Smoke CO Alarm at least once a month gently vacuum the outside of the Smoke CO Alarm using your household vacuum s soft brush attachment Test the Smoke CO Alarm Never use water cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit e f the Smoke CO Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt dust and or grime and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms replace the unit immediately e Relocate the unit if
23. e Failure to test units used in RVs as described may remove your protection IMPORTANT This equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA National Fire Protection Association 72 and 101 National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 Additional local building and regulatory codes may apply in your area Always check compliance requirements before beginning any installation AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Standards Underwriters Laboratories Inc Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms 217 NFPA 72 National Fire Code Chapter 11 For your information the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 reads as follows 11 5 1 One and Two Family Dwelling Units 11 5 1 1 Smoke Detection Where required by applicable laws codes or standards for the specified occupancy approved single and multiple station Smoke Alarms shall be installed as follows 1 In all sleeping rooms Exception Smoke Alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one and two family dwelling units 2 Outside of each separate sleeping area in immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms 3 On each level of the dwelling unit including basements Exception In existing one and two family dwelling units approved Smoke Alarms powered by batteries are permitted A 11 8 3 Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable The required number of Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early
24. e Smoke Alarms per NFPA 72 e The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnected units e The total length of wire interconnecting the units should be less than 1000 feet 300 meters This type of wire is commonly available at Hardware and Electrical Supply stores e All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and NFPA 70 of the National Electrical Code Refer to NFPA 72 NFPA 101 and or your local building code for further connection requirements Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke CO Alarm Position the base of the Smoke CO Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn The Alarm will remain secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect alignment When wall mounting this will allow fine tuning on the positioning to compensate for out of aligned wall studs and to keep the wording level The Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 120 Rotate the Alarm until aligned properly 5 Check all connections STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY e If you are only installing one unit restore power to the junction box INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONLY e If you are interconnecting multiple Smoke CO Alarms repeat Step 1 5 for each Smoke CO Alarm in the series When you are finished restore power to the junction box A Unswitched 120VAC 60 Hz source 1 Smoke CO Alarm 4 Wire Nut 7 Interconnect Wire 2 Ceiling or Wall 5 Junction Box Orange 3 Power Connector 6 Neutral Wir
25. e White 8 Hot Wire Black B To Additional Alarms Maximum 18 Alarms USING THE OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES The optional locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the battery 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 Smoke CO Alarms have two separate locking features one locks WE I Locking Pin the battery compartment and the other locks the Smoke CO Alarm to the We mounting bracket You can choose to use either feature independently or use them both Tools you will need e Needle nose pliers or utility knife e Standard Flathead screwdriver Battery Drawer Lock Mounting Bracket Lock Both locking features use locking pins molded into the mounting bracket Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife remove one or both pins depending on which locking features you use THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT LOCK TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT IMPORTANT Do not lock the battery compartment until you have activated the battery and tested the battery back up TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT IMPORTANT Once the Smoke CO Alarm is installed you must disconnect it from the AC power before unlocking the battery compartment ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off the power to the area where the Smoke CO Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket Failure to turn off t
26. e white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire usually white in the junction box e Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire usually black in the junction box e Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the inter connect wire in the junction box Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the junction box to the orange interconnect wire Never cross hot and neutral wires between interconnected Alarms Compatible Interconnected Units IMPORTANT Interconnect units within a single family residence only Otherwise all households will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and all requirements are met This unit is designed to be compatible with First Alert Smoke Alarm Models SA4120 SA4121B SA100B SA520 and BRK Smoke Alarm Models 9120 9120B SC6120B C9120B 7010 7010B 7020B SC7010B SC7010BV 100S 4120 4120B 4120SB BRK CO Alarm Models CO5120BN CO5120PDBN BRK Heat Alarm Models HD6135F and HD6135FB BRK Auxiliary Devices Models RM3 and RM4 Relay Modules SL177 Strobe Light See www brkelectronics com for most current interconnect list Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements e A maximum of 18 compatible BRK Electronics Smoke Heat or CO Alarms may be interconnected No more than 12 of the 18 can b
27. eration You must test each Alarm individually to check if the Alarm is functioning properly IMPORTANT If any unit in the series does not alarm during testing TURN OFF POWER REMOVE BATTERIES and recheck connections If it does not alarm when you restore power replace it immediately PARTS OF THIS SMOKE CO ALARM Mounting Bracket Mounting Slot and Screw Locking Pins break out of bracket Hot Black AC Wire Neutral White AC Wire SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED ALARMS Interconnect Wire Orange AWARNING Lever to Open Battery e Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage Compartment the units and cause them to malfunction removing your protection AC and AC DC Smoke CO Alarms can be interconnected SN y Under AC power all units will alarm when one senses smoke NNE Quick Connect Power or CO When power is interrupted only the AC DC units in Dan the series will continue to send and receive signals Not Included AC powered Smoke CO Alarms will not operate See Smart Interconnect Feature Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of a Smoke CO problem than stand alone units especially if the problem starts in a remote area of the dwelling If any unit in the series senses Smoke CO all units will alarm To determine which Smoke CO Alarm initiated an alarm refer to the table During an Alarm On Initiating Alarm s Red LED s flashes flash rapidly On All Other
28. est this unit You SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING Continued 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 children 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 e House well ventilated before the investigator arrives e Problem caused by backdrafting e 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 Fuel burning appliances like portable heater gas or wood burning firep
29. g of fires if located installed and cared for as described in the user s manual and if smoke reaches the Alarm If you are unsure which type of unit to install refer to NFPA National Fire Protection Association 72 National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 Local building codes may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home individual sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE CO ALARMS This Smoke 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 The Smoke Alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be installed for hearing impaired residents CO Alarms are not yet available for the hearing impaired Smoke 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 maste
30. he power first may result in serious electrical shock injury or death 1 Activate the battery back up by removing the Pull to Activate Battery Back Up tab Push and hold the test button on the Smoke CO Alarm s cover until the alarm sounds 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause 1 Remove the Smoke CO Alarm from the mounting bracket If the unit is If the unit does not alarm during locked to the bracket see the section To Deactivate the Locking testing DO NOT lock the battery Feature compartment Install a new battery and test again If it still does not alarm replace the Smoke CO Alarm immediately Disconnect the power connector by gently prying it away from the back of the Smoke CO Alarm Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head of the locking pin and gently pry it out of the battery compartment lock If you plan to re lock the battery compartment save the locking pin Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife detach one locking pin from th mounting bracket To re lock the battery compartment close the battery door and reinsert the locking pin in the Push the locking pin lock through the black dot on the label on the back of the Smoke CO Alarm Reconnect the power connector to the back of the Smoke CO Alarm reattach the Smoke CO Alarm to the mounting bracket and restore the power IMPORTANT When replacing the battery always test the Smoke CO Alarm before re
31. her label in Battery Back Up tab You do not need to open the battery the fresh air location you plan to go if the alarm sounds compartment and reposition the battery during installation DO NOT NOTE A qualified appliance technician is defined as a person firm remove mie panory activation tab until AC power is turned on to corporation or company that either in person or through a representa conserve battery power 6 Make sure the Smoke CO Alarm is receiving AC power Under normal operation the green indicator light will shine continuously If the green power indicator light does not light TURN OFF POWER TO THE JUNCTION BOX and recheck all connections If all connections are correct and the green power indicator still does not light when you restore the power the unit should be replaced immediately tive is engaged in and responsible for the installation testing servicing 8 Single Station Alarms Test each Alarm Press and hold the or replacement of heating ventilation air conditioning HVAC equipment combustion appliances and equipment and or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment Test Silence button until you hear the acknowledge chirp or the unit alarms Interconnected Alarms Press and hold the Test Silence button until the unit alarms All interconnected Alarms should sound The other Alarms sounding only tests the interconnect signal between Alarms It does not test each Alarm s op
32. ight is OFF Unit will not alarm when you press the Test Silence button Unit may not be receiving any power Check the AC power supply Make sure the power connector is securely attached to the alarm Make sure a fresh 9V battery is installed to power the battery back up Green light flashes ON once a minute horn is silent Horn chirps about once per minute Green Power Smoke LED flashes Green On for 2 seconds Off for 2 seconds Low Battery Latch is engaged Alarm is not receiving AC power Low battery warning Battery is low or missing Unit is operating on battery back up Check the AC power supply Replace the battery avoid interrupting AC power Once a minute the alarm sounds 3 chirps and the green light flashes quickly three times The light flashes GREEN and the horn sounds 5 chirps every minute MALFUNCTION SIGNAL Unit needs to be replaced Based on self diagnostic tests the unit has detected a fault END OF LIFE SIGNAL CO Alarm needs to be replaced Units under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement See Limited Warranty for details Immediately replace the CO Alarm Alarm goes back into alarm after you pressed the Test Silence button to silence an alarm dangerous Smoke and or CO levels are still potentially Refer to If Your Smoke CO Alarm Sounds for details on how to respond to an alarm If anyone is feeling ill EVACUAT
33. ir outdoors or by an open door or window Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for Do not re enter the premises or move away from the open door or window until the emergency services responder has arrived the premises have been aired out and your Smoke CO Alarm remains in its normal condition 4 After following steps 1 3 if your Smoke CO Alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning 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 WHAT TO DO IF SMOKE IS DETECTED If you hear the alarm horn sound 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause and the RED SMOKE light is flashing smoke has been detected Evacuate everyone from the building AWARNING e If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention NEVER ignore any ala
34. irection and or velocity including high gusty winds Heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles e Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans e Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fresh air e Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters e 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 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 ACO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning e 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 a
35. is Smoke CO Alarm 2 000 0 ee ee 3 4 Using the Optional Locking Features 0 00c cee eeee 3 5 How Your Smoke CO Alarm Works 000c cece e eee eens 5 What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm 04 5 If Your Smoke CO Alarm Sounds 0 0 ccc eee eee eee 5 7 What To Do if CO is Detected 000 c eee eee 5 6 What To Do if Smoke is Detected 2 00 00 eee 6 Smart Interconnect Feature 0 ee eee eee eee 6 Using the Silonce Features 2 ccccce ene cn enn acne e naa nnaeaal 6 Latching Features si 220 tea dice ie eee eed Lames T Weekly Testing sasiscidincajacacsa redond nnen abr kee E a ia 7 Regular Maintenance 0 0 eee eee eee eee eee vg What You Need To Know About CO 0 0 cece eee eee 7 8 What is CO csc caer rn ce ncRa knee mine ee ena ph ele eee 7 Symptoms of CO Poisoning s ser cscccnnn new wane ee ecw ap is 7 8 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm 0 00 005 8 Potential Sources of CO in the Home 0 0 000008 8 How Can Protect My Family From CO Poisoning 8 Regulatory Information For Smoke CO Alarms 5 8 10 Regulatory Information for CO Alarms 0 00 0005 8 Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms 0 0 5 9 About Smoke Alarms ri kania Ea ia E eee eee 9 Special Compliance Considerations 0 00 10 General Limitations Of Smoke CO Alarms
36. it s in your home were exposed to alarm levels of smoke or carbon monoxide This can help investigators pinpoint the source of smoke or CO Interconnected Alarms Latching Alarm Indicator shows which Alarm s in the series were exposed to alarm levels of smoke or carbon monoxide The Latching Alarm Indicator stays ON until you clear it so it can alert you to an alarm that occurred while you were away from home even though smoke or CO present in the air has dropped below alarm levels Low Battery Latch is activated when the Alarm is in the low battery condition When this occurs the Smoke Power LED flashes Green On for 2 seconds Off for 2 seconds This feature is designed to help you identify which Alarm needs to have the battery replaced Although the Alarm will sound the low battery chirp approximately once every minute sometimes during the initial stages of low battery the Alarm will chirp in greater intervals than one minute sometimes up to several hours until the battery reaches a steady low battery level This innovative feature eliminates the frustration of waiting for and or identifying which unit is chirping Latching Features Note Without AC Power and running on battery only Low Battery Latch or Alarm Latch are only engaged for about 15 minutes to conserve power Low Battery Latch and Alarm Latch do not operate with a missing battery and no AC Power WEEKLY TESTING AWARNING e NEVER use an open flame of any kind to t
37. ith the horn pattern After Alarm Flashes Red On for 2 seconds Off for 2 seconds CO Alarm Latch is now engaged See LATCHING FEATURES section for details Smoke is Detected Horn 3 beeps pause 3 beeps Power Smoke LED During Alarm Flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern After Alarm Flashes Red On for 2 seconds Off for 2 seconds Smoke Alarm Latch is now engaged See LATCHING FEATURES section for details CO LED Off Smoke Alarm is Silenced Horn Off Power Smoke LED Flashes Red CO LED Off CO Alarm is Silenced Horn Off Power Smoke LED AC Power LED Green Battery Power LED off CO LED Flashes Red Latching Features Note Without AC Power and running on battery only Low Battery Latch or Alarm Latch are only engaged for about 15 minutes to conserve power Low Battery Latch and Alarm Latch do not operate with a missing battery and no AC Power IF YOUR SMOKE CO ALARM SOUNDS WHAT TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED ALARM MOVE TO FRESH AIR If you hear the alarm horn sound 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause and the RED CO light is flashing move everyone to a source of fresh air Continued Using the Optional Locking Features Continued THE MOUNTING BRACKET LOCK TO ACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK 1 Using needle nose pliers detach one locking pin from the mounting bracket 2 Insert the locking pin into the lock located on the base as shown in the diagram 3 When you attach the Smoke CO Alarm to
38. lace 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 REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS Installing Smoke Alarms in Single Family Residences The National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommends one Smoke Alarm on every floor in every sleeping area and in every bed room In new construction the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected See Agency Placement Recommendations for details For additional coverage it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in all rooms halls storage areas finished attics and basements where temperatures normally remain between 40 F 4 C and 100 F 38 C Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms More specifically install Smoke Alarms e On every level of your home including finished attics and basements e Inside every bedroom especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed e Inthe hall near every sleeping area If your home has multiple sleeping areas install a unit in each If a hall is more than 40 feet long 12 meters install a unit at each end e At the top of the first to second floor stairway and at the bottom of the basement stairway IMPORTANT Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm
39. locking the battery compartment HOW YOUR SMOKE CO ALARM WORKS THE COVER OF YOUR SMOKE CO ALARM 1 Test Silence Button Press and hold to activate test or to silence the alarm 2 POWER Light GREEN SMOKE ALARM Light RED 3 CO ALARM Light RED 4 Battery Drawer 5 Behind the Cover Alarm Horn 85dB audible alarm for test alarm and unit malfunction warning WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM Under Normal Operations Horn Silent Power Smoke LED Constant Green CO LED Off When You Test the Alarm Horn 3 beeps pause 3 beeps Power Smoke LED AC Power LED Green Battery Power LED off CO LED Off followed by Horn 4 beeps pause 4 beeps Power Smoke LED Turns back On CO LED Flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern If Battery Becomes Low or is Missing Horn chirps once a minute Power Smoke LED Flashes Green once a minute until reset Low Battery latch is now engaged See Latching Features note below Green LED On for 2 seconds Off for two seconds CO LED Off If Alarm is Not Operating Properly MALFUNCTION SIGNAL Horn 3 chirps every minute Power Smoke LED Green LED 3 Flashes approx once a minute CO LED Off Alarm has reached its End of Life Horn 5 chirps every minute Power Smoke LED Green LED 5 Flashes approx once a minute CO LED Off Alarm Levels of CO are Detected Horn 4 beeps pause 4 beeps Power Smoke LED On CO LED During Alarm Flashes Red in sync w
40. moke Alarm or separate CO Alarms and Smoke Alarms in each bedroom and in the hallway between them This Smoke CO Alarm may not sense smoke or CO on another level of the home Example This alarm device installed on the second floor may not sense smoke or CO in the basement For this reason one alarm device may not give adequate early warning Recommended minimum protection is one alarm device in every sleeping area every bedroom and on every level of your home Some experts recommend battery powered Smoke and CO Alarms be used in conjunction with interconnected AC powered Smoke Alarms For details see About Smoke Alarms for details Smoke 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 Smoke 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 beverages 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 Smoke CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired The Alarm may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes damage injury or death since smoke from some fire
41. nd cause backdrafting Never cap or cover a chimney in any way that would block air flow e Test and maintain all fuel burning equipment annually Many local gas or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for a nominal fee e Make regular visual inspections of all fuel burning appliances Check appliances for excessive rust and scaling Also check the flame on the burner and pilot lights The flame should be blue A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present Keep the blower door on the furnace closed Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel burning appliances Make sure appliances are vented to the outside Do not grill or barbecue indoors or in garages or on screen porches e 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 e Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall e 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 SMOKE CO ALARMS REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM Underwriters Laboratories
42. ntially hazardous situations Pay special attention to these items e This Smoke CO Alarm is approved for use in single family residences It is NOT designed for marine or RV use ACAUTION e 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 ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off the power to the area where the Smoke CO 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 AWARNING e 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 Articles 210 and 300 3 B of NFPA 70 NEC NFPA 72 NFPA 101 ICC 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 2
43. ogy 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 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 elec trical 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 IMPORTANT e Dangers Warnings and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to pote
44. or 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 WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED Do NOT locate this Smoke CO Alarm e n garages kitchens furnace rooms crawl spaces and unfinished attics Avoid extremely dusty dirty or greasy areas e 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 20 foot 6 meter distance is not possible in modular mobile or smaller homes for example it is recommended the Smoke CO Alarm be placed as far from these fuel burning sources as possible The placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel burning source and thus reduce unwanted alarms Unwanted alarms can occur if a Snoke CO Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel burning source Ventilate these areas as much as possible e Within 5 feet 1 5 meters of any cooking appliance In air streams near kitchens Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the smoke sensor and cause unwanted alarms
45. ot operate if electricity fails AC with battery DC back up will operate if electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed AC and AC DC units must be installed by a qualified electrician Wireless Interconnected Alarms Offer the same interconnected functionality as with hardwired alarms without wires Units are easy to install and do not require professional installation They provide protection even when electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed Smoke Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power systems AC powered Smoke Alarms should only be operated with true or pure sine wave inverters Operating this Smoke Alarm with most battery powered UPS uninterruptible power supply products or square wave or quasi sine wave inverters will damage the Alarm If you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type please consult with the manufacturer to verify Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired They include a visual alarm and an audible alarm horn and meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warnin
46. r Keep doors and windows closed unless you must escape through them e Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth preferably damp Take short shallow breaths e Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely e Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside Give your address then your name e Never go back inside a burning building for any reason e Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer AWARNING Alarms have various limitations See General Limitations of Smoke CO Alarms for details SMART INTERCONNECT FEATURE This Alarm includes Smart Interconnect which enables the Alarm to be interconnected with other BRK Smoke Heat and Smart Interconnect CO Alarms When smoke is detected all Alarms will sound the smoke horn pattern When CO is detected Smart Interconnect Alarms will sound the CO horn pattern Alarms that do not have the Smart Interconnect Feature will remain silent during a CO alarm USING THE SILENCE FEATURES AWARNING Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm Removing the batteries disables the alarm 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 or extinguish a fire The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an
47. r 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 Smoke CO Alarm or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and 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 Smoke CO Alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency Smoke CO Alarms cannot work without power Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries are missing disconnected or dead if the wrong type of batteries are used or if the batteries are not installed correctly AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason open fuse or circuit breaker failure along a power line or at a power station electrical fire that burns the electrical wires etc If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power install both types of units This Smoke CO Alarm will not sense smoke or CO that does not reach the sensors It will only sense smoke or CO at the sensor Smoke or CO may be present in other areas Doors or other obstructions may affect the rate at which CO or smoke reaches the sensors If bedroom doors are usually closed at night we recommend you install an alarm device Combination CO and S
48. rm Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death e Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm Disconnecting the power disables the Alarm so it cannot sense smoke This will remove your protection Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The Alarm will reset automatically e If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately ADANGER e ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Attempting to disconnect the power connector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical shock serious injury or death When an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm the alarm indicator light on the unit s that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly It will remain OFF on any remaining units If the unit alarms get everyone out of the dwelling immediately If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace for example open a nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit Use the Silence Feature to silence the Alarm This will silence the alarm and once the smoke clears the unit will reset itself automatically WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE e Don t panic stay calm Follow your family escape plan e Get out of the house as quickly as possible Don t stop to get dressed or collect anything e Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them If a door is cool open it slowly Don t open a hot doo
49. s may not reach the unit immediately Examples of this include persons smoking in bed children playing with matches or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping gas This Smoke CO Alarm is not a substitute for life insurance Though this Smoke CO Alarm warns against increasing CO levels or the presence of smoke 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 Smoke CO Alarm has a limited life Although this Smoke 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 Smoke CO Alarm is not foolproof Like all other electronic devices this Smoke CO Alarm has limitations It can only detect smoke or CO that reaches the sensors It may not give early warning of the source of smoke or CO is in a remote part of the home away from the alarm device 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off the power to the area where the Alarm is installed BEFORE removing it from the mounting bracket or checking any electrical connections Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock injury or death If your Alarm does this It means You should Green l
50. the mounting bracket the locking pin s head will fit into a notch on the bracket TO DEACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off the power to the area where the Smoke CO 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 AWARNING Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC DC Smoke CO Alarm First turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Next remove the battery from Smoke CO Alarms with battery back up Finally press and hold the test button 1 Insert a flathead screwdriver between the mounting bracket pin and the mounting bracket Pry the Smoke CO Alarm away from the bracket by turning both the screwdriver and the Smoke CO Alarm counterclockwise left at the same time TO PERMANENTLY REMOVE THE BRACKET LOCK Insert the flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock and pry the pin out of the lock WHAT TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED Continued AWARNING 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 SOUNDS 1 Operate the Test Silence button 2 Call your emergency services fire department or 911 Write down the number of your local emergency service here 3 Immediately move to fresh a
51. when the alarm is sounding It is loud to wake you in an emergency Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing Do not paint over the unit Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating properly INSTALLATION WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM Minimum coverage for Smoke Alarms as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association NFPA is one Smoke Alarm on every floor in every sleeping area and in every bedroom See Regulatory Information For Smoke Alarms for details on the NFPA recommendations For CO Alarms 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 In general install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms e On every level of your home including finished attics and basements e Inside every bedroom especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed e Inthe hall near every sleeping area If your home has multiple sleeping areas install a unit in each If a hall is more than 40 feet 12 meters long install a unit at each end e At the top of first to second floor stairs e At the bottom of the basement stairs e For additional coverage install Alarms in all rooms halls and stor
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