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1. HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM IMPORTANT This combination Smoke CO Alarm was designed to be mounted on the ceiling or wall It is not a tabletop device You must install this device on the ceiling or wall as outlined below Read Where To Install This Alarm before starting PARTS OF THIS SMOKE CO ALARM 1 Test Silence button 2 Dual Power indicator light and Alarm indicator Green LED provides visual indication of an Alarm Memory condition Red LED provides visual indication of an Alarm and Hush modes 3 Speaker 1 Mounting bracket 2 Mounting slots 3 Turn this way to remove 4 Turn this way to attach Tools you will need pencil drill with 3 16 or 5mm drill bit flathead screwdriver hammer FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS 1 Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling or wall so the two clusters of universal mounting holes are aligned approximately at the 9 00 and 3 00 o clock positions See image Choose one of the three sets of holes shown A B or C see image and trace around one of the sets Be sure to choose a top and bottom slot on opposite sides so you can rotate the universal mounting bracket into position later This will make it easier in the future to remove the mounting bracket without completely removing the screws WARNING Do not install this Alarm over an existing electrical box Only AC powered units are intended for installation over electrical boxes 2 Put2. 2 WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED Do NOT locate this Smoke CO Alarm e In garages 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 kitch ens 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 Alarm be placed as far from these fuel burning sources as possible The placement rec ommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a reasonable dis tance from a fuel burning source and thus reduce unwanted alarms Unwanted alarms can occur if a Smoke 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 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 Indirect sunlight e In turbulent air like near ceiling fans or open windows B
3. Carbon Monoxide CO Evacuate ppm Horn 4 beeps pause 4 beeps voice LED Flashes Red Smoke Voice Warning evacuate smoke in Location example Hallway Evacuate Horn 3 beeps pause 3 beeps voice LED Flashes Red IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS ALARM MOVE TO FRESH AIR If you hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing move everyone to a source of fresh air DO NOT deactivate the Alarm AWARNING Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon mon oxide CO which can kill you In other words when your CO Alarm sounds you must not ignore it IF THE CO ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS 1 Press the Test Silence button 2 Call your emergency services fire department or 911 Write down the number of your local emergency service here 3 Immediately move to fresh air 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 CO Alarm remains in its normal condition 4 After following steps 1 3 if your 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 du
4. a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people like apartment buildings condo miniums hotels motels dormitories hospitals health care facilities nursing homes day care facilities or group homes of any kind It is not a suitable sub stitute 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 Smoke Alarm may be used to provide additional pro tection in these facilities In new construction most building codes require the use of AC or AC DC powered Smoke Alarms only In existing construction AC AC DC or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be used as specified by local building codes Refer to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code local building codes or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as households HUD MAP Program Certain HUD battery powered Smoke Alarm applications especially those that fall under HUD 223 f MAP Multi family Accelerated Processing may require a 10 Year sealed tamper resistant battery This alarm does not meet that requirement Substitute First Alert SA340B FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pu
5. and holding the Test Silence button on the Alarm cover until Alarm Voice says Testing typ ically 3 5 seconds During testing you will see and hear the following sequence e The Alarm Voice will say Testing The Horn will sound 3 beeps pause 3 beeps The Alarm Voice will say Warning evacuate smoke in Location example Hallway Evacuate The Power LED flashes Red e Next the Horn will sound 4 beeps pause 4 beeps The Alarm Voice will say Warning evacuate carbon monoxide in Location example Hallway Evacuate The LED flashes Red If the unit does not alarm make sure it has been activated correctly and test again If the unit still does not alarm replace it immediately REGULAR MAINTENANCE 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 A can of clean compressed air sold at computer or office supply stores may also be used Follow manufacturer instructions for use Test the Smoke CO Alarm Never use water cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit e If the Smoke CO Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt dust and or grime and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms replace the unit i
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7. low battery warning chirp silence feature is activated the unit continues to flash the Green light once a minute After time the low battery chirp will resume Replace the Alarm as soon as possible this unit will not operate without battery power To deactivate this feature Press the Test Silence button again The unit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume LED flashes and unit sounds chirp once a minute SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL This silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning chirp for up to 2 days You can silence the End of Life warning chirp by pressing the Test Silence button The horn will chirp acknowledging that the End of Life silence feature has been activated After approximately 2 days the End of Life chirp will resume WEEKLY TESTING AWARNING NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home NEVER use vehicle exhaust Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing When testing step away when horn starts sounding 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 You can test this Smoke CO Alarm by pressing
8. 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 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 warning 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 Smoke Alarm to install refer to National Fire Protection Association NFPA Standard 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling 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 SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in apartments condominiums town houses hospitals day care facilities health care facilities boarding houses group homes and dormitories provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hall ways or porches Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations This Smoke Alarm alone is not
9. the unit where it won t get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes 3 Using a 3 16 5 mm drill bit drill a hole through the center of the oval outlines you traced 4 Insert the plastic screw anchors in the plastic bag with screws into the holes Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer if necessary until they are flush with the ceiling or wall 5 Install the screws but do not tighten completely Attach the mounting bracket by aligning the screws in the open portion of the universal mounting slots and rotating the bracket into place Tighten the screws until they are snug to secure the bracket Do not over tighten 6 Activating the battery Mount alarm to mounting bracket to activate Once unit is activated it cannot be turned off NOTE After you activate the battery the power indicator light may flash If the unit alarms the light will blink rapidly and the horn will repeatedly sound 3 beeps pause 3 beeps Once the Smoke Alarm is on the bracket you can rotate the Alarm to adjust the alignment 7 Test the Alarm See Weekly Testing a 8 After 10 years of operation or Low Battery warning deactivate the Alarm Insert a tool below edge where shown and break tab Then slide activation switch to DEACTIVATE mode NOTE At end of life or low battery indication chirp unit must be put into deactivation mode to deactivate remaining stored energy in battery Unit will no longer function once p
10. will say nothing Continued IF THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS RESPONDING TO AN ALARM AWARNING If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit it is warn ing you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention NEVER ignore any alarm Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke CO Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm caused by cooking smoke etc Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke and removes your protection Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset auto matically Ifthe unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately 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 door 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 De
11. First Alert USER S MANUAL 10 YEAR COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE amp SMOKE ALARM WITH VOICE amp LOCATION Features e Separate sensors to detect smoke and CO the two alarm systems work independently Voice with programmable location Separate audible and visual signals to indicate alarm levels of smoke or CO Sealed In Lithium Battery Sealed in lithium power supply no battery replacement Pp required over the 10 year life of the alarm UL STD 217 CONFORMS TO AND UL STD 2034 Model PC1210V M08 0469 008 K1 11 14 Printed in Mexico IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information about your Combination Carbon Monoxide amp Smoke Alarm s operation If you are installing this Alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user Para el manual del usuario en espanol por favor visite www firstalert com TABLE OF CONTENTS Introductio s saesae aean iaaa aaa eaa E a E IRENE 1 Fire Safety Tipse 0 22 ccc simae iiie Onia ahaa EEEa 1 Basic Safety Information 0 cece eee eee 1 Step By Step Guide to Programming This Alarm 2 What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm 2 MSR ATI OM gs ssia e E E axa vad apm enaiienG arava wsacagead 2 3 Where to Install This Alarm 0 2 2 2 000 cee eee eee 2 Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed 3 How to Install This Alarm 2 0
12. O Alarm Sounds for more information on how to respond to an alarm Failure to respond can result in injury or death The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will not correct a problem See Using the Silence Features for details Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm Failure to do so can result in injury or death Test this Smoke CO Alarm once a week If the Alarm ever fails to test correctly have it replaced immediately If the Alarm is not working properly it cannot alert you to a problem This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor loca tions of family living units It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards Individuals with medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm For addition al information on carbon monoxide and your medical condi tion contact your physician STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING THIS ALARM For First Time and When Activating Alarm Action Alarm Will Say 1 Activate Alarm If the battery Welcome First Alert Carbon has not been activated Monoxide and Smoke Alarm perform Step 7 on page 3 No location programmed if first time or Location example Hallway location programme
13. ause 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 MULTI STORY i 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 Underwrit
14. ce smoke from some fires may not reach the unit immediately Examples of this include persons smoking in bed children playing with matches or fires caused by violent explo sions 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 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
15. ciation 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 NOTE For added protection install an additional Snoke CO Alarm at least 15 feet 4 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source where possible In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this distance cannot be maintained install the Alarm as far away as possible from the furnace or other fuel burning source Installing the Alarm closer than 15 feet 4 6 meters will not harm the Alarm but may increase the frequency of unwanted alarms In general install 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
16. d after activating Alarm To select location press and hold test button now To save location press and hold test button after location is heard Alarm will speak list of locations see below 2 Press amp Hold Test Button if you would like to program the location or change the location of the Alarm Release button after Alarm responds 3 After you hear the location of where you are placing the Alarm Press amp Hold the Test Button Location example Hallway location saved If no location is chosen No location saved Your Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice Available locations Basement Hallway Office Child s Bedroom Kitchen Dining Room Living Room Family Room Master Bedroom Guest Bedroom Utility Room For Reprogramming When it is necessary to reprogram the Alarm after the unit has been activated and is in normal operation Tap the Test button 5 times to reset the Alarm to again access the programming menu WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM Under Normal Operations Voice Silent Power LED Flashes Green once a minute Horn Silent When You Test the Alarm Voice Testing Warning evacuate smoke in Location example Hallway Evacuate Horn 3 beeps pause 3 beeps voice Power LED Flashes Red followed by Voice Warning evacuate carbon monoxide in Location example Hallway Evacuate Ho
17. e For additional coverage install Alarms in all rooms halls and storage areas where temperatures normally remain between 40 F and 100 F 4 4 C and 37 8 C Recommended Placement SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING e When installing on SMOKE ALARMS CO ALARMS AND COMBO UNITS the wall the top KEY edge of Smoke Alarms should be swore aLanms ee ee placed between 4 senoom HALL sepnoom seoroom comanus inches 102 mm and OO eH Core 2014 on comanarion 12 inches 305 mm from the wall ceiling line When installing Carson Mon on the ceiling place to the conter a8 be interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations 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 LE e Livin Room a e Installing Smoke CO Alarms in Mobile Homes For minimum security install one Smoke CO Alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible For more security put one unit in each room Many older mobile homes especially those built before 1978 have little or no insulation If your mobile home is not well insulated or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation it is important to install units on inside walls only
18. er is cut off for any reason open fuse or circuit breaker failure along a power line or at a power station elec trical 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 Smoke Alarm or separate CO Alarms 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 ste reo 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 sin
19. ers 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 e Ifthe alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES e Ifthe alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES e Ifthe 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 combustio
20. 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 Dangers Warnings and Cautions alert you to important oper ating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations Pay special attention to these items This Smoke CO Alarm is approved for use in single family residences It is NOT designed for marine or RV use ACAUTION 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 AWARNING This unit will not operate without battery power The Smoke CO Alarm cannot work until you activate the battery power pack NEVER ignore any alarm See If Your Smoke C
21. haser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance BRK dealers service centers or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper 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 t
22. hed attics and basements where temperatures normally remain between 40 F 4 4 C and 100 F 37 8 C Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms More specifically install Smoke Alarms 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 In the 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 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 NEW CONSTRUCTION a HOMES EA BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM KEY aia To Bsns BASEMENT FINISHED BASEMENT INTERCONNECTED AC OR AC DC SMOKE ALARMS MULTI STORY RESIDENCE DINING ROOM DINING ROOM O LIVING ROOM 1 STORY RESIDENCE LIVING ROOM Continued r SMOKE ALARMS FOR BEDROOM BEDROOM od MINIMUM PROTECTION O ADDITIONAL SMOKE ALARMS FOR BETTER COVERAGE AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Standards Underwriters Laboratories Inc Single and Multiple Statio
23. ke Silence Alarm using manual button clean the Units under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement See Limited Warranty for details Immediately replace the Alarm IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING EVACUATE your home and call 911 or the Fire Department Refer to If The CO Alarm Sounds for details Relocate your Alarm If frequent alarms continue have home rechecked for potential CO problems You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem Alarm s cover with a soft clean cloth If frequent unwanted alarms continue relocate your Alarm Alarm may be too close to a kitchen cooking appliance or steamy bathroom If you have questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual call Consumer Affairs at 1 800 323 9005 M F 7 30 a m to 5 00 p m CST LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship BRK at its option will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is valid for the original retail purc
24. larm 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 master fire escape planning and practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the 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 emer gency 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 cor rectly AC units cannot work if the AC pow
25. lowing air may prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors e In areas where temperature is colder than 40 F 4 4 C or hotter than 100 F 37 8 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 below typical dead air spaces On a peaked gabled or cathedral ceiling install first Smoke CO Alarm within 3 feet 0 9 meters of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally Additional Smoke 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
26. mmediately 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 dif ficult 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 fireplace gas kitchen range or cooktop gas clothes dryer Damaged or insufficient venting corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe leaking chimney pipe or flue or cracked heat exchanger blocked or clogged chimney opening Improper use of appliance device operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in an enclosed area like a garage or screened porch Transient CO Problems transient or on again off again CO problems can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances The following conditions can result in transient CO situations 1 Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by out door conditions such as e Wind direction and or velocit
27. mmediately e Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms See Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed for details IMPORTANT Actual battery service life depends on the Smoke CO Alarm and the environment in which it is installed Regardless of the manufacturer s suggested battery life you MUST replace the Alarm immediately once the unit starts chirping the low battery warning TO PERMANENTLY DEACTIVATE THE SMOKE CO ALARM After 10 years of operation or Low Battery Ria warning deactivate the Alarm Insert a to Sy below edge where shown and break tab Then slide activation switch to DEACTIVATE mode NOTE At end of life or low battery indication chirp unit must be put in to deactivation mode to deactivate remaining stored energy in battery Unit will no longer function once put into this mode Unit will resist re mounting 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 kero sene and propane Common appliances are often sources of CO If they are not properly main tained 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 i
28. n Smoke Alarms 217 NFPA 72 Chapter 29 For your information the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 72 reads as follows 29 5 1 Required Detection 29 5 1 1 Where required by other governing laws codes or standards for a specific type of occupancy approved single and multiple station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows 1 In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms 2 Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area within 21 ft 6 4 m of any door to a sleeping room with the distance measured along a path of travel 3 On every level of a dwelling unit including basements 4 On every level of a residential board and care occupancy small facility including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics 5 In the living area s of a guest suite 6 In the living area s of a residential board and care occupancy small facility Reprinted with permission from NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association Quincy MA 02269 This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its entirety National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and NFPA 72 are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association Inc Quincy MA 02269 California State Fire Marshal CSFM Early warning detectio
29. n engines 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 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 6000 ppm Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million Audible Alarm 85 dB minimum at 10 feet 8 meters 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 bedroom 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 finis
30. n 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 AC powered Smoke Alarms Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm They do not 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 Smoke CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power systems AC powered Smoke CO Alarms should only be operated with true or pure sine wave inverters Operating this 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
31. nousaran eiie eee 3 Optional Locking Feature 0c cece eee ee eee eee eee 4 If Your Smoke CO Alarm Sounds 00 eee eee een eee 4 5 What To Do First Identify The Type Of Alarm 4 If the CO Alarm Sounds 00 0 cece eee eee eee 4 If the Smoke Alarm Sounds 00000 0c cece ee eens 5 Using the Silence Features 0 00 ccc eee eee eee 5 Weekly Testing 00 ccc eee cece e eee teen eee teens 5 Regular Maintenance 000c eee cee eee eee eee 6 What You Need To Know About CO 2 20 c eee eee eee eee 6 What TS COT ronan gaa oaa tien fared Rnd delet aha taper tedster 6 Symptoms of CO Poisoning 0 0 cece eee eee 6 Potential Sources of CO in the Home 2 0055 6 How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning 6 Regulatory Information For Smoke CO Alarms 55 7 8 Regulatory Information for CO Alarms 0 7 Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms 7 Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms 7 8 About Smoke AlalMSs ssi bets racecaediene Serdeancsieatiar aces aa ahaa 8 Special Compliance Considerations 00002eeeeeeeeee 8 General Limitations Of Smoke CO Alarms 0 000005 9 10 Troubleshooting Guide 00 cece eee eee eee eee 9 10 Limited Warranty 0c cece ences 9 10 2014 BRK Brands Inc All rights reserved Distributed by BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Stree
32. nsulation 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 cer tain minimum over a long period of time The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average healthy adults Why is this important Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time In many reported cases of CO exposure victims may be aware that they are not feeling well but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help Also young chil dren and pets may be the first affected The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm sounds However people with cardiac or respiratory problems infants unborn babies pregnant mothers or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning consult your doctor i
33. o 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 Standard 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 25 Spur Drive El Paso TX 79906 Disposal Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with regular household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check local requirements for disposal of Li lon electronic devices The Alarm should be deactivated before disposal See page 5 To Permanently Deactivate the Smoke CO Alarm You can also return your Alarm to us for disposal For return address see above Please include a note confirming the product is being returned for disposal For your records please record Date Purchased Where Purchased Replace alarm 10 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 10 years after installation to remind you to Date Installed Month Year replace the unit The End of Life Signal can be silenced for up to 2 days Do not unplug or deactivate the alarm until you get replacement First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust Printed
34. one alarm device in every sleeping area every bedroom and on every level of your home Some experts recommend battery pow ered Smoke and CO Alarms be used in conjunction with interconnected AC powered Smoke Alarms For details see About Smoke Alarms for If the Alarm Horn chirps about once per minute Voice Please see manual every 5 hours Horn sounds three chirps every minute Voice Detector error in Location example Hallway please see manual repeated every 5 hours LED has 3 Green flashes with chirps The light flashes GREEN and the horn sounds 5 chirps every minute Voice Detector error in Location example Basement please see manual Repeated every 5 hours Carbon Monoxide Alarm ONLY CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you Silence it CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high levels of CO are revealed in an investigation Smoke Alarm ONLY Smoke Alarm sounds when no smoke is visible TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE You should Low aioe warning Immediately replace the Alarm MALFUNCTION SIGNAL Device is not working properly and needs to be replaced END OF LIFE SIGNAL Alarm needs to be replaced CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation The CO Alarm may be improperly located Refer to Where to Install This Alarm for details Unwanted alarm may be caused by non emergency source like cooking smo
35. partment for ideas on making your home safer AWARNING Alarms have various limitations See General Limitations of Smoke CO Alarms for details USING THE SILENCE FEATURES AWARNING Never deactivate the unit to quiet an unwanted alarm Deactivating the alarm disables the unit and removes your protection The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify and correct the problem Do not use the Silence Feature in emergency situations It will not correct a CO problem or extinguish a fire The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several minutes You can silence this Smoke CO Alarm by pressing the Test Silence button on the alarm cover for at least 3 5 seconds After the Test Silence button is released the Red LED blinks during the silence mode When the Smoke Alarm is When the CO Alarm is Silenced 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 You can silence the low battery warning chirp by pressing the Test Silence button on the alarm Once the
36. ring 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 NOTE A qualified appliance technician is defined as a person firm corporation or company that either in person or through a representa tive is engaged in and responsible for the installation testing servicing or replacement of heating ventilation air conditioning HVAC equipment combustion appliances and equipment and or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment AFTER AN ALARM After the emergency responders arrive the premises aired out and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition you can check what the highest carbon monoxide level sensed was Action 1 Press amp Hold Test Button Highest carbon monoxide level was ___ ppm Please see manual To clear highest carbon monoxide level press and hold test button now 2 Press amp Hold Test Button if you would like to clear the highest level sensed If you would like to keep the highest level in memory do not press anything Highest carbon monoxide level cleared Alarm
37. rn 4 beeps pause 4 beeps voice LED Flashes Red If Battery Becomes Low Voice Please see manual Repeated every 5 hours Horn chirps once a minute Power LED Flashes Green approximately once a minute If Alarm is Not Operating Properly Voice Detector error in Location example Hallway please see manual Repeated every 5 hours Horn 3 chirps every minute LED Three Green flashes approximately once a minute Alarm has reached its End of Life Voice Detector error in Location example Basement please see manual Repeated every 5 hours Horn 5 chirps every minute LED Five Green flashes approximately once a minute Alarm Levels of CO are Detected Voice Warning evacuate carbon monoxide in Location example Hallway Evacuate ___ ppm Horn 4 beeps pause 4 beeps voice LED Flashes Red NOTE If unit goes into CO alarm the regular 4 beeps brief pause cycle will repeat for four minutes After four minutes the pause will increase to one minute Smoke is Detected Voice Warning evacuate smoke in Location example Hallway Evacuate Horn 3 beeps pause 3 beeps voice LED Flashes Red CO Alarm is Silenced Voice Silent Horn Off LED Flashes Red Smoke Alarm is Silenced Voice Silent Horn Off LED Flashes Red INSTALLATION WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM Minimum coverage for Smoke Alarms as recommended by the National Fire Protection Asso
38. rsuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help Warning Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by First Alert BRK Brands Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE CO ALARMS This Smoke CO A
39. t Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 e 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 e Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than pho to 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 technology is generally more sensitive than p ionization technology at detecting large particles which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires which may smolder for hours before bursting into flame Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding For maximum protection use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home INTRODUCTION FIRE SAFETY TIPS Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations 1 Use smoking materials properly Never smoke in bed 2 Keep matches or lighters away from children 3 Store flammable materials in proper containers 4 Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don t overload electrical circuits 5 Keep stoves barbecue grills fireplaces and chimneys grease and debris
40. ut into this mode Unit will resist re mounting Mounting Hole Sets OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURE The optional locking feature is designed to prevent unauthorized removal of the alarm It is not necessary to activate the lock in single family households where unauthorized alarm removal is not a concern Tools you will need Needle nose pliers or utility knife Standard flathead Locking Pin screwdriver The feature uses a locking pin which is molded into the mounting bracket Remove locking pin by using needle nose pliers or a utility knife IMPORTANT To permanently remove the locking pin insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock and pry the pin out of the lock TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET 1 Using needle nose pliers detach the pin from the mounting bracket 2 Insert the locking pin through the hole on the back of the smoke alarm as shown in the diagram 3 When you attach the alarm to the mounting bracket the locking pin s head will fit into a notch on the bracket 1 Insert a flathead screwdriver in between the mounting bracket and the locking pin 2 Pry the alarm away from the bracket by pushing up the screwdriver and turning the alarm counterclockwise left at the same time IF YOUR SMOKE CO ALARM SOUNDS WHAT TO DO FIRST IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM What You See and Hear Voice Warning evacuate carbon monoxide in Location example Hallway Type of Alarm
41. y 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 fire place 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 rec reate during a CO investigation HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM CO POISONING A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening for average healthy adults ACO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appli ances To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning 1 STORY RESIDENCE 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 and c
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