BRK electronic CO511 User's Manual
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1. 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 If you have a basement install that CO Alarm at the top of the basement stairs 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 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 15 feet 4 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 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 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 hall way2. ONELINK Smoke CO Alarms FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC ID M7U5001L ACAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment INSTALLATION WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS The National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms For added protection install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom and on every level of your home If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet 12 meters install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway Refer to state and local building codes for additional requirements gt BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM KITCHEN GARAGE LIVING ROOM HALL S D T re BASEMENT ie 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
3. aa E a ye My a E cn 4 Weokly Testing iti 2 aie tsa ed doat EEE E E ERE E E E 4 Regular Maintenance rsss sn 0 00 ennan E naL a a RENT EEEa 5 What You Need To Know About CO ccc cece eee eens 5 What ISCO soiccea ss eb ebay eemareens arate ses sa EAEE 5 Symptoms of CO Poisoning stusgis seraano n eee eee eee 5 Finding the Source of CO after an Alarm 0 0 0000 5 Potential Sources of CO inthe Home 2 e eee ears 5 How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning 0 00008 6 Regulatory Information For CO Alarms 0ccc cece e eee 6 7 Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL 20384 000005 6 7 General Limitations Of CO Alarms 0 00 cee eee eee eee 7 Troubleshooting Guide 0cce cee nee e enna eee eel 6 7 Limited Warranty csc0 occ cee eee eee ee cee eer ee eee ee ad 6 7 Printed in Mexico M08 0195 000 Q 03 07 7 ONELINK BATTERY OPERATED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Features ONELINK Enabled Exclusive Voice Warning WITH LOCATION J 0 Voice with Programmable Location Two Latching Features Two Silence Features Fe TERTE UL STANDARD 2034 US Lis TED Model C0511 Printed in Mexico M08 0195 000 Q 03 07 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information about your Carbon Monoxide Alarm s operation If you are installing this Alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with t
4. is assigned to assist them in the event of an emergency CO Alarms will not work without power This alarm requires a two 2 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 damage 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
5. 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 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 investi gate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers instructions or contact the manufacturers directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence Write down the number of a qualified appliance technician here AWARNING Alarms have various limitations See General Limitations of CO Alarms for details TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT 1 Remove the CO Alarm from the mounting bracket If the unit is locked to the bracket see the section To Unlock the Mounting Bracket Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head of the locking pin and gently pry it out of the battery compartment lock If you plan to relock the battery compartment save the locking pin To relock the battery compartment close the battery do
6. 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 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
7. the ONELINK Alarm is waiting for program data from one of the other setup ONELINK Alarms 4 Press and hold the test button on the first Alarm until the second Alarm chirps and its Green power LED stops blinking Then release the test button 5 If you have purchased the hardwired battery back up ONELINK Alarm you can now connect the hardwired Alarm by installing the three wire connector on the ceiling to the Alarm 6 Repeat steps 1 5 for additional ONELINK Alarms You have now successfully linked your new ONELINK Alarms To add additional Alarms at a later time follow steps 1 through 5 WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM Under Normal Operations Voice Silent Horn Silent Power LED Flashes Green once minute When You Test the Alarm Voice Testing Horn 4 fast beeps pause 4 fast beeps Voice Warning evacuate carbon monoxide in Location example Basement Evacuate Pause Highest carbon monoxide level was CO level example _0_ ppm CO LED Flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern If Battery Becomes Low or is Missing Voice Replace battery in Location example Basement Repeated every 5 hours Horn chirps once a minute Power LED Flashes Green On for 2 seconds Off for 2 seconds Low Battery Latch is now engaged If Alarm is Not Operating Properly MALFUNCTION SIGNAL Voice Detector error in Location example Basement please see manual Re
8. warranty does not cover Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit For your records please record Date Purchased Where Purchased Date Installed Month Year Replacement date is five years after installation Month Year NOTE End of Life Signal Once the unit reaches the end of its lifecycle the MALFUNCTION SIGNAL will sound once a minute to indicate the need to immediately replace the Alarm First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under license ONELINK is a trademark of BRK Brands Inc BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province How to Obtain Warranty Service Service If service is required do not return the product to your retailer In order to obtain warranty service contact the Con
9. REGULAR MAINTENANCE This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly 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 e Test it at least once a week e Clean the CO Alarm at least once a month gently vacuum the outside of the CO Alarm using your household vacuum s soft brush attachment Acan of clean compressed air Sold at computer or office supply stores may also be used Follow manufacturer instructions for use Test the CO Alarm Never use water cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit e If the 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 CO Alarms Should Not Be Installed for details Choosing a replacement battery Your CO Alarm requires two standard AA batteries The following batteries are acceptable as replacements Energizer E91 These batteries are available at many local retail stores IMPORTANT Actual battery service life depends on the CO Alarm and the environment in which it is installed All the batteries specified above are acceptable replace ment batteries for this unit Regardless of the m
10. anufacturer s suggested battery life you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts chirping the low battery warning To replace the batteries without removing Alarm from the ceiling or wall 1 Open the battery compartment 2 Press tabs A and B as shown in the diagram and remove each battery 3 Insert the new batteries making sure they snap completely into the battery compartment Match the terminals on the ends of the batteries with the terminals on the unit 4 Close the battery compartment and then test the unit by pressing the Test Silence button 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 Airtight 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 sympto
11. eadaches 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 average healthy adults Why is this important Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time In many reported cases of CO exposure victims may be aware that they are not feeling well but become dis oriented 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 REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS Continued 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 sourc
12. eans 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 flow e Test and maintain all fuel burning equipment annually Many local gas or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for a nominal fee e Make regular visual inspections of all fuel burning appliances Check appliances for excessive rust and scaling Also check the flame on the burner and pilot lights The flame should be blue A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present Keep the blower door on the furnace closed Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel burning appliances Make sure appliances are vented to the outside Do not grill or barbecue indoors or in garages or on screen porches e Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources Check the draft hood on an operating furnace for a backdraft Look for cracks on furnace heat exchangers e Check the house or garage on the other
13. es 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 the problem This is only possible if Alarms are located installed and maintained as described in this manual Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane 500 ppm Butane 300 ppm Heptane 500 ppm Ethyl Acetate 200 ppm Isopropyl Alcohol 200 ppm and Carbon Dioxide 5000 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
14. gives you more time to react The communication distance range between any two ONELINK Alarms is typically 50 feet 15 meters inside of a home Some features of a home such as the number of floors number size of rooms furniture and types of building materials used may reduce the range of the Alarms Examples include sus pended ceilings ductwork large metallic appliances refrigerators and metal studs A feature of ONELINK Alarms is that they operate as a mesh network All Alarms will repeat any alarm signal that is received to all other ONELINK Alarms Interference from structural conditions can be overcome by adding additional Alarms to route the wireless signal around obstructions IMPORTANT e The range and proper operation of any wireless device will vary depending on its surroundings It is very important that each Alarm is tested individually before and after installation to make sure that all Alarms respond properly e The ONELINK Alarms are not to be used outdoors or to transmit between buildings The Alarms will not communicate properly under these conditions e Metal objects and metallic wallpaper may interfere with signals from wireless Alarms Alarms should be tested after changes to your home such as remodeling moving furniture and with metal doors opened and closed Your First Alert ONELINK CO Alarm will automatically communicate both potential fires and carbon monoxide presence with all other First Alert
15. he end user INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing First Alert for your Carbon Monoxide Alarm needs You have purchased a state of the art Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a carbon monoxide danger Key features include ONELINK Enabled Alarm automatically communicates with other ONELINK enabled alarms when installed Exclusive Voice Warning with Location will tell you the preprogrammed location of the initiating unit and danger detected Programmable up to 11 locations ex basement When alarms sounds if programmed for basement it will say Warning evacuate carbon monoxide in basement along with all other installed ONELINK Voice alarms Spread Spectrum Horn Tone Lower and varying horn frequency makes it easier for elderly with normal age related hearing loss to hear horn Sweeps through the 2200 3400 Hz range RF Interconnect Reliable and secure radio frequency communication between alarms 915MHz frequency with 65 000 security codes and 3 channel frequency hopping Single Button Test Silence eliminates confusion Depending on what mode the alarm is in pushing the button provides different functions such as testing the alarm silencing the alarm re testing the alarm when in silence and clearing the Latching features Two Silence Features Temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to eight hours before replacing low battery or silence an unwanted alarm for several minutes Two Latching Fea
16. imes during the initial stages of low battery the Alarm will chirp in greater intervals than one minute sometimes up to several hours until the battery reaches a steady low battery level This innovative feature eliminates the frustration of waiting for and or identifying which unit is chirping WEEKLY TESTING AWARNING e Test the CO Alarm once a week If the CO Alarm ever fails to test properly 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 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 CO Alarm You can test this CO Alarm by pressing and holding the Test Silence button on the Alarm cover typically 3 5 seconds During testing you will see and hear the following sequence e The Horn will sound 4 beeps pause 4 beeps The Power LED will be Off and the CO LED flashes Red If the unit does not alarm make sure the batteries are correctly installed and test again If the unit still does not alarm replace it immediately
17. ing an intermittent CO problem If you have questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual call Consumer Affairs at 1 800 323 9005 M F 7 30 a m to 5 00 p m CST LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship BRK at its option will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance BRK dealers service centers or retail stores selling BRK products 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
18. ms 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 ACAUTION Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others including people with cardiac or respiratory problems infants unborn babies 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 POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME Fuel burning appliances like portable heater gas or wood burning fireplace gas kitchen range or cooktop gas clothes dryer Damaged or insufficient venting corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe leaking chimney pipe or fl
19. n after Alarm responds To save location press and hold test button after location is heard Alarm will speak list of locations see below 3 After you hear the location of where you are placing the Alarm Press amp Hold the Test Button Location example Basement location saved If no location is chosen No location saved Your Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice Available locations Basement Kitchen Living Room Dining Room Master Bedroom Family Room No Location Guest Bedroom Office Hallway Utility Room Child s Bedroom 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 CO Alarms have two separate locking features one to lock the battery compartment and the other to lock the CO Alarm to the mounting bracket You can choose to use either feature independently or use them both Tools you will need Needle nose pliers Standard flathead screwdriver Both locking features use locking pins which are molded into the mounting bracket Depending on which locking features you use remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket using needle nose pliers IMPORTANT To permanently remove either locking pin insert a flathead screwdriver between the l
20. ocking pin and the lock and pry the pin out of the lock TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT Do not lock the battery compartment until you install the batteries and test the CO Alarm IMPORTANT If the unit does not alarm during testing DO NOT lock the battery compartment Install new batteries and test again If the CO Alarm still does not alarm replace it immediately 1 Using needle nose pliers detach one locking pin from the mounting bracket After batteries are inserted then push the locking pin through the hole near the battery door latch on the back of the CO Alarm TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET Using needle nose pliers detach one locking pin from the mounting bracket Insert the locking pin through the hole on the back of the CO Alarm as shown in the diagram When you attach the CO Alarm to the mounting bracket the locking pin s head will fit into a notch on the bracket ADDING AND LINKING ADDITIONAL ONELINK ALARMS NOTE Steps 1 through 3 need to be completed within two minutes If more than two minutes pass the Green power LED will stop blinking Simply open the battery drawer of the second Alarm and repeat steps 1 through 3 1 Insert the batteries into the battery drawer of the next Alarm DO NOT CLOSE THE DRAWER 2 Press and hold the test button and then close the battery drawer 3 Once you hear the unit chirp release the test button The Green power LED will start to blink indicating
21. or and reinsert locking pin in lock Reattach the CO Alarm to the mounting bracket IMPORTANT When replacing the batteries always test the Alarm before relocking the battery compartment TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET Insert a flathead screwdriver into the rectangular cut out on the mounting bracket nearest to the locking pin Pry the CO Alarm away from the bracket by pushing up on the screw driver and turning the CO Alarm counterclockwise left at the same time ALARM MOVE TO FRESH AIR If you hear the CO alarm horn and the CO red light is flashing move everyone to a source of fresh air DO NOT remove the batteries USING THE SILENCE FEATURES AWARNING Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm Removing the batteries disables the alarm and removes your protection The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify and correct the problem Do not use the Silence Feature in emergency situations It will not correct a CO problem The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several minutes You can silence this Alarm by pressing the Test Silence button on the alarm cover for at least 3 5 seconds After the Test Silence button is released the Red LED blinks during the silence mode When the CO Alarm is Silenced the CO Alarm will remain silent for up to 4 minutes After 4 minutes if CO levels remain potentially dangerous the horn will s
22. otection NEVER ignore any alarm See If Your CO Alarm Sounds for more information on how to respond to an alarm Failure to respond can result in injury or death The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will not correct a problem See Using the Silence Features for details Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm Failure to do so can result in injury or death Test this CO Alarm once a week If the Alarm ever fails to test correctly have it replaced immediately If the Alarm is not working properly it cannot alert you to a problem This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure CO levels in com pliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commercial or industrial standards Individuals with medical condi tions 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 WIRELESS OPERATION First Alert ONELINK Technology is the easy cost effective way to provide your family with whole home safety All ONELINK Alarms communicate with each other without wires or connectors When one Alarm sounds they all sound This provides your family with an earlier warning of potential danger and
23. peated every 5 hours Horn Three rapid chirps every minute CO LED Flashes approximately once a minute Alarm Levels of CO are Detected Horn 4 fast beeps pause 4 fast beeps pause Voice Warning evacuate carbon monoxide in Location example Basement Evacuate Pause Highest carbon monoxide level was CO level example __ ppm Horn 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause repeating 2 times followed by Voice Warning above CO LED During Alarm Flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern After Alarm Flashes Red On for 2 seconds Off for 2 seconds CO Alarm Latch is now engaged NOTE If unit goes into CO alarm the regular 4 beeps brief pause cycle will repeat for fifteen minutes After fifteen minutes the pause will increase to one minute CO Alarm is Silenced Horn Off CO LED Flashes Red IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS What You See and Hear Refer to section What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm 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 Operate the Test Silence button Call your emergency services fire department or 911 Write down the number of your local emergency service here 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
24. s 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 e This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete detection systems in places which house many people like hotels or dormitories unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit e DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses industrial or commercial buildings special purpose non residential buildings RVs boats or airplanes This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use and may not provide adequate protection in non residential applications HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM For quick installation instructions see the Quick Installation Instructions included IMPORTANT This CO Alarm was designed to be mounted on the ceiling or wall It is not a tabletop device You must install this device on the ceiling or wall as outlined below Read Where To Install CO Alarms before starting PARTS OF THIS CO ALARM 1 Test Silence Button 2 Battery Compartment 3 Power LED 4 COAlarm LED Tools you will need pencil drill with 3 16 5mm drill bit Phillips screwdriver hammer 1 Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling or wall so the vertical mounting slot is aligned in the 12 o clock position and trace around the inside of the mounting slots vertical and horizontal mounting 2 Put the unit where i
25. side of shared wall e Keep windows and doors open slightly If you suspect that CO is escaping into your home open a window or a door Opening windows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels In addition familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials Read this manual in its entirety and make sure you understand what to do if your CO Alarm sounds REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC UL2034 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 h
26. sumer Affairs Division at 1 800 323 9005 7 30 AM 5 00 PM Central Standard Time Monday through Friday To assist us in serving you please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling For Warranty Service return to BRK Brands Inc 25 Spur Drive El Paso TX 79906 Battery BRK Brands Inc make no warranty express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery TABLE OF CONTENTS INUORGUCHON cscs eis aiwkneene seers tO RRR OSA ORS REA See 1 Basic Safety Imformation 2 22 cassie ae nach alabama ced 1 Wireless Operation sss rsss ipress nanda eee ence eee eee 1 instalation becccccciseeweestadorner eet eneewnsa cease nana renee 2 Where to Install This ALARM sssi agonist Sim i ariii iaa i ara 2 Where CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed 2 0 2 How to Install This Alanis sis acscace ee stave au aire ekna eee nema E 2 Step By Step Guide to Programming This Alarm 0000000s 2 3 Adding and Linking Additional ONELINK Alarms 4 3 What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm 0 00 3 Optional Locking Features 0 00 cece eee eee eee 3 4 If Your CO Alarm Sounds oc ciscccncidis eeeeeetisaawnn etna aowns 3 4 Using the Silence Features 000 0 00 cece eee 4 Silencing the Low Battery Warning 0005 eee eee eee 4 L tehing Features ss ceseuaas ne puntane dy inrces aula
27. t won t get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes 3 Using a 3 16 5 mm drill bit drill a hole through the center of the oval outlines you traced 4 Insert the plastic screw anchors in the plastic bag with screws into the holes Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer if necessary until they are flush with the ceiling or wall 5 Line the mounting bracket up over the plastic screw anchors 6 Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall through the mounting slots using the two screws provided 7 Attach the CO Alarm to the mounting bracket Line up the guides on the alarm s base with the guides on the mounting bracket When guides are lined up turn the base clockwise right until it snaps into place NOTE Once the Alarm is snapped onto the mounting bracket you can rotate the Alarm to adjust the alignment 8 Test the CO Alarm See Weekly Testing for details STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING THIS ALARM FOR FIRST TIME AND WHEN CHANGING BATTERIES Action Alarm Will Say 1 Insert batteries 2 AA batteries Welcome First Alert Carbon Monoxide Alarm No location programmed if first time or Location example Basement location programmed when changing batteries To select location press and hold test button now 2 Press amp Hold Test Button if you would like to program the location or change the location of the Alarm Release butto
28. tart sounding again 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 on the alarm cover Once the low battery warning chirp silence feature is activated the unit continues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours After 8 hours the low battery chirp will resume Replace the batteries as soon as possible this unit will not operate without battery power To deactivate this feature Press the Test Silence button again The unit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume LED flashes and unit sounds chirp once a minute LATCHING FEATURES Alarm Latch is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of carbon monoxide After CO levels drop below alarm levels the CO Red LED will begin to flash On for 2 seconds Off for 2 seconds It will continue to flash or latch for about 15 minutes to give you time to determine which unit initiated the alarm Low Battery Latch is activated when the Alarm is in the low battery condition When this occurs the Power LED flashes Green On for 2 seconds Off for 2 seconds for about 15 minutes This feature is designed to help you identify which Alarm needs to have the battery replaced Although the Alarm will sound the low battery chirp approximately once every minute somet
29. tures Alarm Latch Easily identifies initiating alarm even after alarm condition has subsided Low Battery Latch Identifies which unit is in low battery condition Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation and a mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect alignment 6 Year End of Life Timer Every 24 hours of operation a counter stored in memory is updated When the count equals 6 years of true operation meaning actually powered up a malfunction chirp triple chirp will sound once a minute at the time of the 45 second Power LED flash 2007 BRK Brands Inc a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 All rights reserved Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 e www firstalert com 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 CO Alarm is approved for use in single family residences ACAUTION e 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 AWARNING e This CO Alarm cannot operate without working batteries Removing the batteries for any reason or failing to replace the batteries at the end of their service life removes your pr
30. ue or cracked heat exchanger blocked or clogged chimney opening Improper use of appliance device operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in an enclosed area like a garage or screened porch Transient CO Problems transient or on again off again CO problems can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances The following conditions can result in transient CO situations 1 Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by 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 HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM CO POISONING ACO Alarm is an excellent m
31. warning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming from a remote part of the home away from the CO Alarm TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the Alarm Horn chirps about once per minute Horn does three rapid chirps every minute LED has 3 rapid flashes with chirps Low battery warning Install two new AA batteries MALFUNCTION SIGNAL Device is not working properly and needs to be replaced Units under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement See Limited Warranty for details The Alarms are linked but do not communicate with Possible interference Reference the Wireless Move Alarms to different locations Add an additional each other Operation section of this manual Alarm between the unresponsive Alarms to route the signal around obstructions CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous Silence it situation CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high levels of CO are revealed in an investigation For a list of acceptable replacement batteries see Regular Maintenance The CO Alarm may be improperly located Refer to Where to Install CO Alarms for details IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING EVACUATE your home and call 911 or the Fire Department Refer to If The CO Alarm Sounds for details Relocate your Alarm If frequent alarms continue have home rechecked for potential CO problems You may be experienc
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