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1. 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 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 3 ee BEDROOM BEDROOM KEY smoke alarms LA SMOKE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE BEDROOM co atarnms B0TH oF COMBINATION SMOKE CO ALARMS ia A xircoen GARAGE HNG oo el 8 5 fi A z 0 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 6 inches 152 mm from the wall ceiling line with the battery drawer up 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 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
2. CSFM Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detec tion 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 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 impai
3. 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 Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall Keep windows and doors open slightly If you suspect that CO is escaping into your home open a window or a door Opening win dows 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 Smoke CO Alarm sounds REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE CO ALARMS REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM Underwriters Laboratories Inc Standard UL2034 requires residential CO Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as described below They are measured in parts per million ppm of CO over time in minutes UL2034 Required Alarm Points 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 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 15 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
4. 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 applica ble 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 Servi
5. 1 National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 Additional local build ing and regulatory codes may apply in your area Always check com pliance requirements before beginning any installation AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS NFPA 72 National Fire Code Smoke Alarms shall be installed in each separate sleeping room outside each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and exclud ing crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new construction Alarms shall be so arranged that operation of any one Alarm shall cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling Smoke Detection Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable The required number of Smoke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required Smoke Alarms For this reason it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional Smoke Alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the base ment bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens attics finished or unfinished or garages is not nor mally recommended as these locations occasionally experience condi tions that can result in improper operation California State Fire Marshal
6. AC POWERED SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH BATTERY BACK UP AND SILENCE FEATURE 4 SMOKE AND CARBON je MONOXIDE ALARM f A BRIK 2 e 120VAC 60Hz 0 09 A IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This unit was shipped with a user s manual that contains important information about its operation If you are installing this unit for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user Model SC6120B M08 0034 000 K 01 03 THIS USER S MANUAL HAS BEEN RESIZED TO PRINT OUT ON 8 1 2 x 11 PAGES BLACK page numbers reference the original printed document RED page numbers reference this web version TABLE OF CONTENTS Fire Safety TipS 2 00 c cece eee 1 2 1 Installati n coroin e eee dc Caw eew aimee 2 4 2 3 Where To Install This Alarm 1 2 2 2 cece eee 2 Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed 2 Before You Begin Installation 000 0c cee eee eee 3 How To Install This Alarm 0 2 eee eee 3 4 3 Using the Optional Locking Features 0 0000eu 3 5 4 How Your Smoke CO Alarm Works 0 000 c cee e eens 5 Understanding the Light and Horn Patterns 5 If Your Smoke CO Alarm Sounds 00eeeeeuee 5 7 5 6 What To Do First Identify the Type of Alarm 5 What To Do if CO is Detected 02000 02 eee ee 6 5 What To Do if Smoke is Detected 20 6 5
7. 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 aver age 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 abnor mal 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 me
8. Dead Air Spaces for more informa tion 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 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 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 dis tance 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 recom mendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a reasonable dis tance from a fuel burning source and thus reduce unwanted or nu
9. OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES The optional locking features are designed to prevent 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 the battery compartment and the other locks the Smoke CO Alarm to the 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 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 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 If the unit does not alarm during testing DO NOT lock the battery compartment Install a new battery and test again If it still does not alarm replace the Smoke CO Alarm immediately Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife detach one locking pin from th
10. OVE THE BRACKET LOCK Insert the flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock and pry the pin out of the lock HOW YOUR SMOKE CO ALARM WORKS THE COVER OF YOUR SMOKE CO ALARM UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT 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 Air Vents Behind the Cover Alarm Horn 85dB audible alarm for test alarm and unit malfunction warning AND HORN PATTERNS Condition LED Red or Green Horn Lights POWER UP Green LED Horn remains silent flashes ON Law once then shines continuously DURING TESTING Smoke amp CO Red LEDs flash once every iF second during their respective repetitive horn patterns Horn pattern Smoke 3 beeps pause K 3 beeps S pause CO 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause LOW OR MISSING BATTERY Green LED flashes with horn E Vs Horn chirps about once a K minute PANS ALARM CONDITION Interconnected Series of Smoke CO Alarms Smoke or CO Red LED flashes yy rapidly on the unit that triggered the alarm LEDs on the L other alarms in an interconnected series will not flash Horn pattern CO 4 beeps oo pause 4 beeps K pause repeating on all CO Alarms and Smart Interconnect Alarms Smoke 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause repeating on all Smoke He
11. Smart Interconnect Feature 2 20 e eee eee eee 6 Using the Silence Feature 0 00 c cece nenu 6 The Latching Alarm Indicator 0 000006 0 eee ee ee ee 7 6 Weekly TOStiNg ccciesenei east cance aie Kee SRE s 7 6 Regular Maintenance 00 c cece eee eee 7 6 What You Need To Know About CO 000eee eens 7 8 6 7 What IS GOP ee icin nate ecm oe ae Sw Rie Hm Fae ee aoe 7 6 Symptoms of CO POISONING oie cis eee se diea ee ake ea in tn 7 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm 0 7 Potential Sources of CO in the Home 055 8 7 How Can Protect My Family From CO Poisoning 8 7 Regulatory Information For Smoke CO Alarms 8 9 7 8 Regulatory Information for CO Alarms 04 8 7 Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms 8 9 7 8 About Smoke Alarms cee acc cee epee bee ee kids ei e aaa 9 8 Special Compliance Considerations 0 9 8 General Limitations Of Smoke CO Alarms 10 11 9 Troubleshooting Guide 0 0 cece eee eee 10 11 9 Limited Warranty 00 cece eee eee eee 10 11 9 All Rights Reserved 2003 BRK Brands Inc BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 e www brkelectronics com All BRK Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements includ ing UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion Smoke particles of vary
12. 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 6 inches 152 mm from the wall ceiling line with the battery drawer up 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 hor izontally 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 Continued INSTALLATION Continued BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION This unit is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4 inch size on either the ceiling or wall Read Where to Install This Alarm and Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed before you begin installation If a junction box is not already in place install one using standard 12 or 14 gauge copper wire AWARNING e Make sure the alarm is not receiving excessive 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 Excessive noisy power may cause damage to your Alarm Find the pair of self adhesive labels included with this Smoke CO Alarm e On each label write i
13. 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 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 individ ual 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 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 hallw
14. at and Smart Interconnect Alarms IF YOUR SMOKE CO ALARM SOUNDS Continued 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 IF IN ALARM EVERYONE MOVE TO FRESH AIR 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 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 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 equip ment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equip ment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspect
15. ays or porches Using this unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all resi dents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations 4 Hotels and Motels Also boarding houses and dormitories This unit is suitable for use inside individual sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detec tion system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in com mon 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 resi dents CO Alarms are not yet available for the hearing impaired 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 bat teries 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 elect
16. 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 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 dis cussed 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 Smoke 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
17. battery door and reinsert the locking pin in the lock reattach the Smoke CO Alarm to the mounting bracket and restore the power When replacing the battery always test the Smoke CO Alarm before re locking the battery compartment Using the Optional Locking Features Continued THE MOUNTING BRACKET LOCK TO ACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK Using needle nose pliers detach one locking pin from the mounting bracket Insert the locking pin into the lock located on the pivoting hinge of the battery door When you attach the Smoke CO Alarm to 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 2 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 S gt gt j 26 af TO PERMANENTLY REM
18. ce 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 3920 Enterprise Court Aurora IL 60504 8132 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 BRK Electronics is a registered trademark of BRK Brands Inc Where Purchased M08 0034 000 K 01 03
19. connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or pre vent it from operating properly The battery compartment will not close unless a battery is installed This warns you the unit will not operate under DC power without a battery Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sound ing 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 rec ommendations For CO Alarms the National Fire Protection Association NFPA recom mends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each sep arate 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 base ments e Inside every bedroom especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed
20. e mounting bracket Push the locking pin through the black dot on the label on the back of the Smoke CO Alarm Battery Drawer Lock Locking Pin 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 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 for 5 10 seconds to locked to the bracket see the section To Deactivate the Locking of the Smoke CO Alarm f tery compartment lock If you plan to re lock To re lock the battery compartment close the J Reconnect the power connector to the back of the Smoke CO Alarm IMPORTANT discharge the branch circuit 1 Remove the Smoke CO Alarm from the mounting bracket If the unit is Feature Disconnect the power connector by gently prying it away from the back Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head of the locking pin and gently pry it out of the bat the battery compartment save the locking pin ce R
21. each Alarm sepa rately by pressing and holding the test button Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested IMPORTANT If any unit in the series does not alarm during testing TURN OFF POWER and recheck connections If it does not alarm when you restore power replace it immediately SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED SMOKE CO ALARMS AWARNING e Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the units and cause them to malfunction removing your protection AC and AC DC Smoke CO Alarms can be interconnected Under AC power all units will alarm when one senses smoke or CO When power is interrupted only the AC DC units in the series will continue to send and receive signals 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 deter mine which Smoke CO Alarm initiated an alarm refer to the table On Initiating Smoke CO Alarm Red LED Flashes Once per Second On All Other Smoke CO Alarms Red LED Does Not Flash 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 re
22. ed by the technician and consult the manufacturers instructions or contact the manufacturers directly for more informa tion 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 b IN ALARM SILENCE MODE Red Smoke or CO LED flashes Horn remains silent CO for 4 minutes once every iF Smoke for up second on to 15 minutes K initiating unit Horn will sound if Smoke or CO levels increase LATCHING ALARM Red Smoke Horn remains silent INDICATOR and or CO LED flashes once a every 5 seconds MALFUNCTION Green LED flashes 3 Horn sounds 3 times synchronized with 3 rapid chirps Ly consecutive rapid chirps lt every minute IF YOUR SMOKE CO ALARM SOUNDS WHAT TO DO FIRST IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM Type of Alarm What You See and Hear Carbon Monoxide A CO Light CO Flashing RED Horn 4 beeps O pause 4 beeps Si pause Smoke 4 Smoke Light saone Flashing RED P O Horn 3 beeps EA pause 3 beeps pause Continued SWE If you hear the alarm horn sound 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause and the RED SMOKE 34 J light is flashing smoke has been detected a6 Evacuate everyone from the building AWARNING e If the unit alarms and you are not testing t
23. he unit it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention NEVER ignore any alarm 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 rapid ly 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 Wet TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE 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 anyth
24. hment 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 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 con tinue 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 Your Smoke CO Alarm requires one standard 9V battery The following batteries are acceptable as replacements Duracell MN1604 Ultra MX1604 Eveready Energizer 522 You may also use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife U9VL J 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
25. ighten 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 Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire in the junction box Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in the junction box 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 the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire usually white in the junction box Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire usually black in the junction box 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 Plug the power connector into the back of the Smoke CO Alarm Position the base of the Alarm over the mounting bracket Push in to firmly seat unit and turn The Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 60 Turn the unit clockwise right until the unit is in place Check a
26. ing 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 Department for ideas on making your home safer 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 FEATURE AWARNING NEVER disconnect the power to your Smoke CO Alarm to silence the horn use the Silence Feature Disconnecting the Smoke CO Alarm removes your protection If the unit will not silence or if it stays in silence mode continuously it should be replaced immediately e The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify and correct the p
27. ing number and size are produced in all fires e Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelec tric technology at detecting small particles which tend to be produced in greater amounts by flaming fires which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket or a grease fire in the kitchen Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization technology at detecting large particles which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires which may smolder for hours before bursting into flame Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding For maximum protection use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home 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 a
28. ion of this unit must conform to the electrical codes in your area Article 760 of NFPA 70 NEC NFPA 72 NFPA 101 SBC SBCCI UBC ICBO NBC BOCA OTFDC CABO and any other local or building codes that may apply Wiring and installation must be performed by a licensed electrician Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or property damage This unit must be powered by a 24 hour 120VAC pure sine wave 60Hz circuit Be sure the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch dimmer or ground fault circuit interrupter Failure to connect this unit to a 24 hour circuit may prevent it from providing constant protection 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
29. isance 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 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 sens ing 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 ceil ing as possible If this is not possible install the
30. l 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 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 immedi ately 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 Testit 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 attac
31. liances 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 vehi cle 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 outdoor conditions such as e Wind direction and or velocity including high gusty winds Heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans 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 becau
32. ll connections STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY e f 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 ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not restore power until all Alarms are completely installed Restoring power before installation is complete may result in serious electrical shock injury or death 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 ACTIVATING THE BATTERY BACK UP IMPORTANT Activate the battery back up by removing the Pull to Activate Battery Back Up tab You do not need to open the battery compartment and reposition the battery during installation DO NOT remove the battery activation tab until AC power is turned on to conserve battery power Test the Smoke CO Alarm Press and hold the test button on the cover until the alarm sounds 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause In a series of interconnected Alarms you must test
33. losed 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 fires may not reach the unit imme diately 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 reli able 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 oper ating 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 wa
34. moke and or CO levels are still potentially Refer to If Your Smoke CO Alarm Sounds for the Test Silence button to silence an alarm dangerous details on how to respond to an alarm If anyone is feeling ill EVACUATE your home immediately and call 911 Relocate your alarm If frequent alarms continue have home rechecked for potential problems You may be experiencing an intermittent smoke or CO problem 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 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 Electronics 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
35. n the phone number of your emergency responder like 911 and a qualified appliance technician e Place one label near the Smoke CO Alarm and the other label in the fresh air location you plan to go if the alarm sounds 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 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 Interconnect Wire Orange Lever to Open Battery Compartment Swing Out Battery Compartment Quick Connect Power Not Included HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE CO ALARM Tools you will need Standard Flathead screwdriver 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 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 T
36. onnected 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 WEEKLY TESTING AWARNING e 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 The built in test switch accurately tests the unit s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the Smoke Alarm be certain to use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories Inc Safety Standards and use it only as directed Use of non UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may affect the Smoke Alarm s sen sitivity and may void your warranty NEVER use vehicle exhaust Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty e 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 WEEKLY TESTING Continued 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 unti
37. or CO After 4 minutes if CO levels remain potentially dangerous the horn will start sounding again IMPORTANT The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the Alarm horn It will not correct a CO problem LOW BATTERY SILENCE FEATURE 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 However replace the battery as soon as possible to maintain protection in event of a power outage THE LATCHING ALARM INDICATOR The Latching Alarm Indicator is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of smoke or carbon monoxide This feature will only work with AC power After smoke or CO levels drop below alarm levels the red smoke or CO LED will begin to flash once every 5 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 unit 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 Interc
38. otection Continued RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS Continued EXISTING HOMES NEW CONSTRUCTION 6 e 0 seproom Haut BEDROOM Ed g iii E ROOM JE KITCHEN pann E e pr N FINISHED BASEMENT l FINISHED BASEMENT KITCHEN DINING ROOM KEY SMOKE ALARMS FOR MINIMUM PROTECTION ADDITIONAL SMOKE ALARMS FOR BETTER COVERAGE ZX SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE FEATURE RECOMMENDED FOR KITCHENS MULTI STORY RESIDENCE MULTI STORY RESIDENCE INTERCONNECTED AC OR AC DC SMOKE ALARMS O LIVING ROOM LIVING ROOM 1 STORY RESIDENCE 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 insula tion 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 use 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 10
39. quirements are met This unit is designed to be compatible with BRK Electronics Smoke Alarm Models 4120 4120B 4120SB 4919 2002RAC 100S 5919 5919TH BRK Electronics Heat Alarm Models HD6135F HD6135FB BRK Electronics CO Alarm Models CO5120BN CO5120PDBN and First Alert Smoke Alarm Models SA4120 SA4120B SA4121B SA4919B SA100B 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 be 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 The interconnect wire should be Type 18 gauge AWM or larger rated at least 300V If an interconnect wire is not already part of your household wiring you will need to install one This type of wire is commonly available at Hardware and Electrical Supply stores e All wiring must conform to all local electrical codes and Article 760 of the National Electrical Code Refer to NFPA Chapter 2 and or your local build ing code for further connection requirements A Unswitched 120VAC B To Additional Alarms 60 Hz source Maximum 18 Alarms 1 Smoke CO Alarm 4 Wire Nut 7 Interconnect Wire 2 Ceiling or Wall 5 Junction Box Orange 3 Power Connector 6 Neutral Wire White 8 Hot Wire Black USING THE
40. re 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 potentially 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 Installat
41. red Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired They include a visu al 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 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 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 SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS AWARNING This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detec tion systems in places housing many people like apartment build ings 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
42. rical 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 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 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 c
43. rning of the source of smoke or CO is ina remote part of the home away from the alarm device 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 light 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 Once a minute the Green light flashes and the horn chirps 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 quick chirps and the green light flashes quickly three times Unit malfunction Unit needs to be replaced Based on self diagnostic tests the unit has detected a fault Units under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement See Limited Warranty for details Alarm goes back into alarm after you pressed S
44. roblem Do not use the Silence Feature in emergency situations It will not correct a CO problem or extinguish a fire e To use the Silence Feature press the Test Silence button until you hear the acknowledge chirp or until the horn is silent e If the Test Silence button is pressed while the Smoke CO Alarm is in the silence mode the alarm will start sounding again To silence Alarms in an interconnected series To silence an interconnected series of Snoke 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 WHEN THE SMOKE ALARM IS SILENCED The Smoke Alarm will remain silent for up to 15 minutes and then return to normal operation If the smoke has not cleared within the silence peri od or if smoke increases to a critical level during the silence period the unit will go back into alarm AWARNING Use the Silence Feature only if you are certain of the source of smoke If you are not certain of the source or a fire starts while you are clearing smoke evacuate the house immediately Not responding to an alarm can result in property loss injury or death WHEN THE CO ALARM IS SILENCED The CO Alarm will remain silent for 4 minutes While the Alarm is silenced it will continue to monitor the air f
45. se 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 I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM CO POISONING A Smoke CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening for average healthy adults A Smoke CO 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 and 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 appli ances Make sure appliances are vented to the outside Do not
46. ters 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 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 pr
47. time The Smoke CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in aver age 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 children and pets may be the first affected The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the Smoke 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 obli gated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME Fuel burning app

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