First Alert CO Detector Manual
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1. CO Alarms are not a substitute for a smoke alarm Although fire is a source of carbon monoxide this CO Alarm does not sense smoke or fire This CO Alarm senses CO that may be escaping unnoticed from malfunctioning furnaces appliances or other sources Early warning of fire requires the installation of smoke alarms CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance Though these CO Alarms warn against increasing CO levels BRK Brands Inc does not warrant or imply in any way that they will protect lives from CO poisoning Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives CO Alarms have a limited life Although the 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 your CO Alarm weekly CO Alarms are not foolproof Like all other electronic devices CO Alarms have limitations They can only detect CO that reaches their sensors They may not give early warning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming from a remote part of the home away from the CO Alarm PROBLEM The light continues to flash RED and the horn chirps once every minute The light flashes RED and the horn sounds 3 chirps every minute The light flashes RED and the horn sounds 5 chirps every minute CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you press the Test Silence button TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Low ba2. 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 If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet 12 meters install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM KITCHEN GARAGE LIVING ROOM HALL amp BASEMENT O REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS In a Single level Home e Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area e For added protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source In a Multi level Home e Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area e For added protection install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the home e For added protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source In Mobile Homes e Install CO Alarms on inside walls ONLY Uninsulated outside walls and roofs of mobile homes often transfer heat and cold from outdoors The Alarm should be located at least 152 mm 6 inches from all exterior walls and at least 305 mm 12 i
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4. shown in the diagram below 3 Use a 3 16 5 mm drill bit to drill through the marks you made for the mounting holes 4 Insert the plastic screw anchors into the mounting holes until they are flush with the wall If necessary tap them gently with a hammer 5 Insert the screws into the anchors until the screwhead is 1 8 inch 8 mm away from the wall Slide the CO Alarm onto the screws until you feel it click into place Test the CO Alarm as described in Weekly Testing IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS 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 ALARM SIGNAL 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 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 inves tigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for pro
5. which house many people like hotels or dormitories unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses industrial or commercial buildings special purpose non residential buildings or airplanes This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use and may not provide adequate protection in non residential applications HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM Read Where To Install Your CO Alarm before starting Before you start installation find the pair of self adhesive labels included with this CO Alarm On each label write in the phone number of your emer gency responder like 911 and a qualified appliance technician Place one label near the CO Alarm and the other label in the fresh air location you plan to go if the alarm sounds INSTALLING THE AA BATTERIES 1 Flip the battery door down to open 2 Install both AA batteries included inside the battery compartment as indicated Make sure the and ends of each battery are aligned properly A chirp will be issued 3 Close the battery door TO MOUNT ON THE WALL Tools you will need pencil drill with 3 16 or 5mm drill bit flathead screwdriver hammer 1 Choose a location on the wall Do not install the Alarm closer than 4 102 mm from where the wall meets the ceiling 2 Hold the mounting guide template against the wall and make a mark inside each keyhole where you will drill your mounting hole as
6. First Alert BATTERY OPERATED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE USER S MANUAL LISTED TO Model Printed in Mexico UL 2034 C0400 M08 0140 008 P 08 10 STANDARD IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information about your Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm s operation If you are installing this CO Alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user TABLE OF CONTENTS INWOUUCHOR sscasne ceive Waren eee esis Magee EER 1 2 Basic Safety Information sig 2s cceciscoda a niaig aia anne ated 1 How Your CO Alarm Works 000 cece eee eee eee 1 Understanding Your CO AlanM ccccscn ene ean RK eae 2 INStANGHON ac c cadeweceter as eadiaeanee pee eeeua eee ceaae kee emes 2 3 Where t Install CO Alarms a eusus dea a pais bedi cee a 2 Where CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed 2 How to Install Your CO Alarm sus oeren 0 020 e cece eee eee 3 If Your CO Alarm Sounds 22 issccsccccneeeesecaes eeea codons enneen 3 If the Alarm Signal Sounds cc0ccvsnadnakerawn whan nea ees 3 Using the Silence Feature 0 000 cece ee eee 3 Testing and Maintenance 0000s e eee eee eee eee 4 Weekly Testi scarves iiaa vo e naeia i aA NT 4 Regular MAIMtONANCE sirsa aea a a a a acaal 4 What You Need To Know About CO 00 cece cece el 4 5 What SGOR od aeae a E a OE AE ab EEEL EE EEN aa 4 Symptoms Of CO Poisoning fos ccccue shad
7. LATORY 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 If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES e If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES e If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm of 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 IMPORTANT This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time It alarms if CO levels are extremely high in a short period of time or if CO levels reach a certain minimum over a long period of time The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in av
8. ataeianaica wdc a sod EN 4 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm 0 00 000 4 How Can Protect My Family 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 eee eee 4 Potential Sources of CO inthe Home 20 0 e e eee 5 Regulatory Information for CO Alarms 00 00 ce eee eee eee 5 General Limitations Of CO Alarms 0 00 cece eee eee eee 5 Troubleshooting Guide 2c ciknccekec cd inwc ene eee WAKER Ke nnn 6 Limited Warranty 000s cee cece eee eee eee 6 2010 BRK Brands Inc All rights reserved Distributed by BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 www brkelectronics com www firstalert com INTRODUCTION 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 IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM This CO Alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion It is NOT designed to detect smoke fire or any other gas e This CO Alarm is approved for use in single family residences It is NOT designed for marine use ACAUTION e This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas AWARNING e The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem Always check your home for a potential proble
9. ce the End of Life warning chirp by pressing the Test Silence button The horn will chirp acknowledging that the End of Life silence feature has been activated After approximately 2 days the End of Life chirp will resume After approximately 2 3 weeks the End of Life warning cannot be silenced Mounting Guide Template 2 5 inches 64 mm TESTING amp MAINTENANCE WEEKLY TESTING AWARNING e Test the CO Alarm once a week If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correctly have it replaced immediately If the CO Alarm is not working properly it cannot alert you to a problem 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 Push and hold the Test Silence button on the cover until you hear an acknowledge chirp The alarm horn will sound 4 beeps a pause then 4 beeps The ALARM RED light will flash The alarm sequence should last 5 6 seconds If it does not alarm make sure fresh batteries are correctly installed and test it again If the unit still does not alarm replace it immediately If the alarm does not test properly 1 Make sure that fresh batteries are installed correctly 2 Be sure the Alarm is clean and dust free 3 Install fresh AA batteries and test the Alarm again AWARNING e DO NOT try fixing the Alarm yourself this will void your warranty If the CO Alarm is still not op
10. e air for CO When CO reaches alarm levels the alarm will sound repeating horn pattern 4 beeps a pause 4 beeps etc Press and hold the Test Silence button until the horn is silent The initial Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes NOTE After initial 4 minute Silence cycle the CO Alarm re evaluates present CO levels and responds accordingly If CO levels remain potentially danger ous or start rising higher the horn will start sounding again While the detector is silenced If the CO Alarm Is silent for only 4 minutes then This means CO levels are still potentially starts sounding loudly 4 beeps dangerous pause 4 beeps pause If the CO Alarm This means Remains silent after you pressed the Test Silence button CO levels are dropping SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning chirp for up to 8 hours You can silence the low battery warning chirp by pressing the Test Silence button Activation of low battery silence is acknowledged with a chirp After 8 hours the low battery chirp will resume Replace the batteries as soon as possible this unit will not operate without battery power If you cannot silence the low battery warning replace the batteries immediately 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 silen
11. e 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 800 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 3 meters GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS This CO Alarm is intended for residential use It is not intended for use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA requirements for carbon monoxide detectors must be met CO alarms may not waken all individuals If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the CO alarm or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in the event of an emergency CO Alarms will not work without power This alarm requires two standard AA batteries to operate CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power systems AC powered 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 damag
12. e the Alarm If you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type please consult with the manufacturer to verify This CO Alarm will not sense carbon monoxide that does not reach the sensor This CO Alarm will only sense CO at the sensor CO may be present in other areas Doors or other obstructions may affect the rate at which CO reaches the CO Alarm For this reason if bedroom doors are usually closed at night we recommend you install a CO Alarm in each bedroom and in the hallway between them CO Alarms may not sense CO on another level of the home For example a CO Alarm on the second level near the bedrooms may not sense CO in the basement For this reason one CO Alarm may not give adequate warning Complete coverage is recommended Place CO Alarms on each level of the home 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 CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom it may not wake up a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly open Even persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed doors Noise from traffic stereo radio television air conditioner or other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn This CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired
13. ently installed sensor and an 85 dB alarm horn It also has a silence feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn THE PARTS OF YOUR CO ALARM 1 Open door here 4 Battery Compartment 2 Test Silence Button 5 Behind Cover Alarm Horn 85dB audible alarm for test alarm 9 ROMER ALARM Hight RED and unit malfunction warning UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM WELCOME CHIRP Horn chirps and light blinks once when batteries are first connected ALARM RECEIVING BATTERY POWER Light flashes every minute Horn is silent LOW BATTERY WARNING The light continues to flash RED and the horn also chirps once every minute This warning should last for up to 30 days but you should replace the batteries as soon as possible DURING TESTING Light flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern 4 beeps pause 4 beeps simulating a CO Alarm condition CO ALARM Sensor has detected enough CO to trigger an alarm Light flashes rapidly and horn sounds loudly repeating 4 beeps pause See If Your CO Alarm Sounds for details During an alarm move everyone to a source of fresh air DO NOT move the CO Alarm CO ALARM REQUIRES SERVICE MALFUNCTION SIGNAL The light flashes RED and the horn sounds 3 chirps every minute CO Alarm needs to be replaced CO ALARM HAS REACHED ITS END OF LIFE The light flashes RED and the horn sounds 5 chirps every minute CO Alarm needs to be replaced INSTALLATION WHERE TO INSTALL CO
14. erage 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 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 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 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 th
15. erating properly and it is still under warranty please see How to Obtain Warranty Service in the Limited Warranty Install a new CO Alarm immediately e The Test Silence button is the only proper way to test the CO Alarm NEVER use vehicle exhaust Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty For a list of acceptable replacement batteries see Regular Maintenance REGULAR MAINTENANCE To keep the CO Alarm in good working order e Test it every week using the Test Silence button e Vacuum the CO Alarm cover once a month using the soft brush attach ment Never use water cleaners or solvents since these may damage the unit Test the CO Alarm again after vacuuming e Replace the batteries when the CO Alarm chirps about every minute the low battery warning The low battery warning should last for 30 days but you should replace the battery immediately to continue your protection Choosing a replacement battery This CO Alarm requires two standard AA batteries The following batteries are acceptable as replacements Energizer E91 These replacement batteries are commonly available at local retail stores IMPORTANT Use only the replacement batteries listed The unit may not operate properly with other batteries Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge ACAUTION DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the CO Alarm DO NOT paint ove
16. 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 appli ances for excessive rust and scaling Also check the flame on the burner and pilot lights The flame should be blue A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present Keep the blower door on the furnace closed Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel burning appliances Make sure appliances are vented to the outside Do not grill or barbecue indoors or in garages or on screen porches e Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources Check the draft hood on an operating furnace for a backdraft Look for cracks on furnace heat exchangers e Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall e Keep windows and doors open slightly If you suspect that CO is escaping into your home open a window or a door Opening windows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels In addition familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials Read this manual in its entirety and make sure you understand what to do if your CO Alarm sounds 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 ven
17. m after any alarm Failure to do so can result in injury or death e NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms Refer to If Your CO Alarm Sounds for more information Failure to do so can result in injury or death e Test the CO Alarm once a week If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correctly have it replaced immediately If the CO Alarm is not working properly it cannot alert you to a problem e This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commer cial 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 additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS GENERAL INFORMATION AWARNING e This CO Alarm does not operate without working batteries Removing the batteries or failure to replace them at the end of their service life removes your protection A CO Alarm measures the CO levels in the air It will alarm if CO levels rise quickly if the heat exchanger on your furnace breaks for example or if CO is consistently present a slow CO leak on a fuel burning appliance This Carbon Monoxide Alarm features a perman
18. nches from supply or return vents WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED DO NOT LOCATE THIS CO ALARM e In garages kitchens furnace rooms or in any extremely dusty dirty or greasy areas e Closer than 20 feet 6 meters from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source or fuel burning appliances like a water heater e Within 5 feet 1 5 meters of any cooking appliance e In extremely humid areas This alarm should be at least 10 feet 8 meters from a bath or shower sauna humidifier vaporizer dishwasher laundry room utility room or other source of high humidity e In areas where temperature is colder than 40 F 4 C or hotter than 100 F 38 C These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces unfinished attics uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings porches and garages e In turbulent air like near ceiling fans heat vents air conditioners fresh air returns or open windows Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors e Outside the Mobile Home e In direct sunlight AWARNING e This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single family home or apartment It is not meant to be used in common lobbies hallways or basements of multi family buildings unless working CO Alarms are also installed in each family living unit CO Alarms in common areas may not be heard from inside individual family living units This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete detection systems in places
19. ntal or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province How to Obtain Warranty Service Service If service is required do not return the product to your retailer In order to obtain warranty service contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1 800 323 9005 7 30 AM to 5 00 PM Central Standard Time Monday through Friday To assist 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 Battery BRK Brands Inc makes no warranty express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery Replace alarm 7 years after installation Please write the date in the space provided For your records please record j Month Year The alarm will also provide an audible End of Life Signal approximately 7 years after installation to remind you to replace the unit Date Purchased Where Purchased The End of Life Signal can be silenced for up to 2 days Do not unplug Date Installed Month Year the alarm or remove the batteries until you get replacement First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust Printed in Mexico M08 0140 008
20. per operation of this equipment If problems are iden tified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers instructions or contact the manufacturers directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence Write down the number of a qualified appliance technician here ALARM MOVE TO FRESH AIR If you hear the alarm horn and the Red light is flashing move everyone to a source of fresh air DO NOT disconnect the batteries from the CO Alarm AWARNING Alarms have various limitations See General Limitations of CO Alarms for details USING THE SILENCE FEATURE AWARNING e The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm Failure to do so can result in injury or death e NEVER remove the batteries from your CO Alarm to silence the horn Use the silence feature Removing the batteries removes your protection See If Your CO Alarm Sounds for details on responding to an alarm The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm s alarm horn while you correct the problem it will not correct a CO problem While the alarm is silenced it will continue to monitor th
21. r the CO Alarm Doing so may cause permanent damage IMPORTANT Household cleaners aerosol chemicals and other contaminants can affect the sensor When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm make sure the room is well ventilated 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 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 insulation sealed windows and other weatherproofing can trap CO inside SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with ALL household members Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue flu like symptoms Medium Exposure Throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Extreme Exposure Convulsions unconsciousness heart and lung failure Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause brain damage death AWARNING Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others including people with cardiac or respiratory problems infants unborn babie
22. rranty period Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance BRK dealers service centers or retail stores selling BRK products 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 incide
23. s pregnant mothers or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO Members of sensitive populations should consult their doctors for advice on taking additional precautions FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM Carbon monoxide is an odorless invisible gas which often makes it difficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm These are a few of the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO e House well ventilated before the investigator arrives e Problem caused by backdrafting e Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives it may be difficult to locate the source of CO BRK Brands Inc shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call HOW CAN PROTECT MY FAMILY ACO Alarm is an excellent means of protection It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm before carbon monoxide levels become threatening for average healthy adults ACO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning e Clean chimneys and flues yearly Keep them free of debris leaves and nests for proper air flow Also have a professional check for rust and corrosion cracks or separations These conditions can prevent proper air movement and cause backdrafting Never cap or cover a chimney in any way that would block air
24. t 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 POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME The following conditions can result in transient CO situations 1 Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor conditions such as e Wind direction and or velocity including high gusty winds Heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles e Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans e Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fresh air e Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters e Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations 2 Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace 3 Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust close to the ground 4 Car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your home Since these conditions can come and go they are also hard to recreate during a CO investigation REGU
25. ttery warning MALFUNCTION SIGNAL CO Alarm needs to be replaced END OF LIFE SIGNAL CO Alarm needs to be replaced CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation YOU SHOULD Install 2 new AA batteries CO Alarms under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement See Limited Warranty for details Immediately replace the CO Alarm IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING EVACUATE your home and call 911 or the Fire Department If not press the Test Silence button again and keep ventilating your home Relocate your alarm If frequent alarms continue have home rechecked for potential CO problems You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem The CO Alarm may be improperly located Refer to CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high Where to Install CO Alarms levels of CO are revealed in an investigation For a list of acceptable replacement batteries see Page 4 Regular Maintenance If you have any questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual call Consumer Affairs at 1 800 323 9005 LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of BRK brand and First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of seven 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 wa
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