BRK electronic C05120BN User's Manual
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1. 1 Using needle nose pliers detach one locking pin from the mounting bracket 2 Insert the locking pin into the lock located on the pivoting hinge of the battery door 3 When you attach the 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 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 CO Alarm First turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Next remove the battery from 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 CO Alarm away from the bracket by turning both the screwdriver and the CO Alarm counterclockwise left at the same time Insert the flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock and pry the pin out of the lock2. 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 use grills 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 doo
3. back into alarm 4 minutes after you press the Test Silence button CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high levels of CO are revealed in an investigation CO levels are still potentially dangerous The CO Alarm may be improperly located Refer to Where to Install CO Alarms 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 Alarm is not receiving AC power Unit is operating on DC battery back up Check the AC power supply Low battery warning Replace the 9V battery in the battery back up Disconnect AC power before changing the battery MALFUNCTION SIGNAL Based on its Self Test diagnostics the unit has detected a malfunction The unit needs to be replaced Make sure a fresh 9V battery is installed If unit still isn t functioning REPLACE IT Units under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement See Limited Warranty for details Refer to If Your CO Alarm Sounds for 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 CO problems You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of five years from t
4. flashing This means CO levels are still potentially dangerous If the CO Alarm remains silent This means unit has returned to normal operation SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning chirp for up to 8 hours if AC power is present Press the Test Silence button on the alarm cover Once the low battery warning chirp silence feature is activated the unit continues to flash the red light once a minute for 8 hours After 8 hours the low battery chirp will resume Replace the battery as soon as possible to maintain protection in the event of a power outage THE LATCHING ALARM INDICATOR KEY LATCHING ALARM Unit was exposed BEDROOM J BEDROOM to alarm levels of CO Unit was not exposed G LIVING ROOM to alarm levels of CO 1 C x BASEMENT The Latching Alarm Indicator is activated after a CO Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of caroon monoxide After CO levels drop below alarm levels the red 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 carbon monoxide This can help investigators pinpoint the source of CO Interconnected Alarms Latching Alarm Indicator
5. hallway BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM KITCHEN GARAGE a gt A LIVING ROOM 5 BASEMENT O gt 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 same as above plus 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 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 Where combustion particles are produced Combustion particles form when something burns Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens garages and furnace rooms Keep units at least 20 feet 6 meters from the sources of combustion particles stove furnace water heater space heater if possible In areas where a 20 foot 6 meter distance is not possible in modular mobile or smalle
6. here AWARNING Alarms have various limitations See General Limitations of CO Alarms for details USING THE SILENCE FEATURE AWARNING NEVER disconnect the power to your CO Alarm to silence the horn use the silence feature Disconnecting the CO Alarm removes your protection See previous page 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 the air for CO When CO reaches alarm level the unit 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 Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes To silence an interconnected series of Alarms you must press the Test Silence button on the initiating alarm the unit with the flashing red light If you press the Test Silence on any other Alarm it will only silence that unit not the whole interconnected series NOTE After the 4 minute silence cycle the CO Alarm re evaluates present CO levels and responds accordingly If CO levels remain potentially dangerous or start rising higher the horn will start sounding again While the CO Alarm is silenced If the CO Alarm is silent for only 4 minutes then starts sounding loudly 4 beeps then a pause 4 beeps then a pause Red light LED continues
7. interconnected with alarming smoke alarms unit will sound smoke horn pattern Dust Cover is included to keep the alarm clean during construction Easy Installation Maintenance features include a large opening in the mounting bracket for easy access to wiring A battery pull tab keeps the battery fresh until the home is occupied A Side Load Battery Drawer allows for easy battery replacement without removing the alarm from the ceiling or wall 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 www brkelectronics com 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 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 or RV 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 This unit does not work without power If the AC power fails the battery back up will power the alarm for at least 7 days provided the 9V battery is fresh and co
8. junction box Tighten the screws 2 Using wire nuts connect the power connector to the AC power 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 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 e Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire usually black in the junction box e Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect 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 Plug the power connector into the back of the CO Alarm Position the base of the Alarm over the mounting bracket and turn The Alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 60 Turn the unit clockwise right until the unit is in place Check all connections STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY e f you are only installing one unit
9. restore power to the junction box INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONLY e If you are interconnecting multiple Alarms repeat Step 1 5 for each 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 CO Alarm is receiving AC power Under normal operation the red indicator light will shine continuously If the red power indicator light does not light TURN OFF POWER TO THE JUNCTION BOX and recheck all connections If all connections are correct and the red 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 CO Alarm Press and hold the test button on the cover until the alarm sounds 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause In a series of interconnected Alarms you must test each Alarm separately by pressing and holding the test button Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested IMPORTANT If any unit in the series do
10. ICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off the power to the area where the 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 CO Alarm First turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Next remove the battery from Alarms with battery back up Finally press and hold the test button for 5 10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit Remove the CO Alarm from the mounting bracket If the unit is locked to the bracket see the section To Deactivate the Locking Feature Disconnect the power connector by gently prying it away from the back of the CO Alarm Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head of the locking pin and gently pry it out of the battery compartment lock If you plan to relock the battery compartment save the locking pin To relock the battery compartment close the bat tery door and reinsert the locking pin in the lock 5 Reconnect the power connector to the back of the CO Alarm reattach the CO Alarm to the mounting bracket and restore the power IMPORTANT When replacing the battery always test the CO Alarm before relocking the battery compartment Battery Drawer Lock Locking Pin THE MOUNTING BRACKET LOCK Tools you will need e Needle nose pliers e Standard Flathead screwdriver TO ACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK
11. IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS AWARNING Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can kill you When your CO Alarm sounds you must not ignore it IF THE ALARM SOUNDS 1 Operate the Test Silence button to silence the alarm 2 Call your emergency services fire department or 911 Write down the number of your local emergency service here 3 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door or window Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for Do not re enter the premises or move away from the open door or window until the emergency services responder has arrived the premises have been aired out and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition 4 After following steps 1 3 if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment If problems are identified 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
12. URE This CO Alarm includes Smart Interconnect which enables the Alarm to be interconnected with other BRK Smoke and CO Alarms When interconnected to Smoke Alarms that go into alarm this CO Alarm will sound the smoke horn pattern USING THE PEAK CO MEMORY C05120PDBN The CO Memory Feature lets you check the highest level of CO recorded during an alarm To check CO Memory 1 Press and release the Test Silence Scroll button until the dash scrolls to MEMORY 2 Press and hold Test Silence Scroll button to display Memory CO level To clear CO Memory 1 Press and release the Test Silence Scroll button until the dash scrolls to CLEAR MEMORY 2 Press and hold the Test Silence Scroll button until the display shows CLr NOTE The highest CO level will be saved even after a power interruption until you clear it DO NOT clear the CO Memory reading if you plan to call someone to investigate a CO problem Clear the CO Memory reading only after the investigator has checked your home 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
13. Warning The Low or Missing Battery Warning CO5120PDBN The horn will chirp once a minute and the word bat will flash on and off on the display REPLACING THE BATTERY Choosing a replacement battery This unit requires one standard 9V alkaline battery The following alkaline batteries are acceptable as replacements Duracell MN1604 or MX1604 Eveready Energizer 522 You can also use an Ultralife 9 volt lithium battery U9VL for longer service life between battery changes These replacement batteries are commonly available at local retail stores IMPORTANT Use only the alkaline or lithium 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 over the CO Alarm Doing so may cause permanent damage IMPORTANT e 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 e f your home is being fumigated unplug the unit temporarily and put it where it will not be exposed to chemicals or fumes When fumigation is complete and all traces of fumes clear plug the unit back in and retest it WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO WHAT IS CO CO is an invisible odorless tasteless gas produc
14. arning 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 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 design
15. battery or alarm removal is not a concern These CO Alarms have two separate locking features one locks the battery compartment and the other locks 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 molded into the mounting bracket Using needle nose pliers 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 CO Alarm s cover until you hear an acknowledge chirp and the alarm sounds 4 beeps pause 4 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 CO Alarm immediately Using needle nose pliers detach one locking pin from the mounting bracket Push the locking pin through the black dot on the label on the back of the CO Alarm TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT IMPORTANT Once the CO Alarm is installed you must disconnect it from the AC power before unlocking the battery compartment ADANGER ELECTR
16. ce a minute to indicate the need to immediately replace the Alarm Printed in Mexico M08 0002 002 Q 04 07 7 USER S MANUAL AC POWERED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM 120VAC 60Hz 0 09A WITH BATTERY BACK UP Model CO5120BN WITH BATTERY BACK UP AND DIGITAL DISPLAY Model CO5120PDBN SIGNALING IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information UL about your CO Alarm s operation If you are installing this CO Alarm for use by others you must leave this LISTED manual or a copy of it with the end user Models COS120BN M08 0002 002 Q 04 07 Printed in Mexico CO5120PDBN INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing BRK Brands Inc for your Carbon Monoxide Alarm needs You have purchased a state of the art Carbon Monoxide Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of carbon monoxide Key features include Intelligent Sensing Technology is designed to help reduce unwanted or nuisance alarms 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 or low battery signal re testing the alarm when in silence and clearing the Latching feature Latching Alarm Indicator easily identifies initiating alarm even after the alarm condition has subsided Smart Interconnect interconnects with most First Alert and BRK branded smoke CO and heat alarms When
17. derwriters 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 the problem This is only possible if Alarms are located installed and maintained as described in this manual Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane 500 ppm Butane 300 ppm Heptane 500 ppm Ethyl Acetate 200 ppm Isopropyl Alcohol 200 ppm and Carbon Dioxide 6000 ppm Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million Audible Alarm 85 dB minimum at 10 feet 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 ind
18. ed 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 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ADANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off the power to the area where the CO 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 The following guide can help you identify a potential problem with the installation or operation of your CO Alarm NOTE It is not meant to be an all inclusive list of all CO Alarm conditions If you are experiencing a condition not covered in the next several pages please contact Consumer Affairs Red light is OFF Unit will not alarm when you press Unit may not be receiving any power the Test Silence button Red light flashes once a minute horn is silent COS120PDBN display reads bat Once a minute the red light flashes and the horn chirps CO5120PDBN display flashes bat Once a minute the alarm sounds 3 quick chirps and the red light flashes quickly three times COS120PDBN display reads Err CO Alarm goes
19. ed 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 LATCHING NOT ACTIVATED SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with ALL household members Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue flu like symptoms Medium Exposure Throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Extreme Exposure Convulsions unconsciousness heart and lung failure Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage death IMPORTANT This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time It alarms if CO levels are extremely high in a short period of time or if CO levels reach a certain minimum over a long period of time The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average healthy adults 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 a
20. es 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 CO ALARMS AWARNING e Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the units and cause them to malfunction removing your protection e AC and AC DC CO Alarms can be interconnected Under AC power all units will alarm when one senses CO When power is interrupted only the AC DC units in the series will continue to send and receive signals AC powered CO Alarms will not operate Interconnected units can provide earlier warning of a 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 CO all units will alarm To determine which CO Alarm initiated an alarm refer to the table On Initiating CO Alarm Red LED Flashes Once per Second On All Other CO Alarms Red LED Does Not Flash Once per Second IMPORTANT Interconnect units within a single family residence only Otherwise all house holds will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and all requirements are met This unit is designed to be compatible with BRK Electronics Smoke Alarm Models SC6120B 4120 4120B 4120SB 4919 2002RAC 100S 5919 5919TH BRK Electronics Heat Alarm Models HD6135F HD6135FB BRK Elect
21. he Cover Of Your CO Alarm 1 Test Silence Button Scroll Button CO5120PDBN 2 POWER ALARM Light RED 3 Air Vents 4 Behind the Cover Alarm Horn 85 dB audible alarm for test alarm and unit malfunction warning 5 Digital Display CO5120PDBN UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN PATTERNS CO5120BN Condition LED Red Light Horn POWER UP LED flashes on once Horn chirps then shines continuously once DURING TESTING LED flashes once every second Horn pattern during the test cycle 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause LOW OR MISSING LED flashes once a minute Horn chirps BATTERY once a minute MISSING OR DEAD LED is OFF BATTERY DC back up disabled WARNING When the AC power is Off if the battery is dead or missing the CO Alarm cannot work Horn is silent ALARM CONDITION LED flashes once every second Horn pattern Single CO Alarm 4 beeps pause not interconnected 4 beeps pause repeating ALARM CONDITION LED flashes rapidly on the units Horn pattern Interconnected that triggered the alarm LEDs 4 beeps pause Series of CO Alarms on the other Alarms in the series repeating on all will not flash CO Alarms IN SILENCE MODE LED flashes once every second Horn stays quiet on initiating Alarm for 4 minutes LATCHING ALARM LED Flashes once every INDICATOR 5 seconds MALFUNCTION Horn stays quiet LED flashes 3 times Horn sounds synchronized with 3 rapid chirps 3 ra
22. he 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 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
23. ividuals 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 CO Alarm requires a continuous supply of AC power and a fresh correctly installed 9V battery to power the battery back up The battery back up is for emergency use only 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 CO 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 w
24. of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province How to Obtain Warranty Service Service If service is required do not return the product to your retailer In order to obtain warranty service contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1 800 323 9005 7 30 AM 5 00 PM Central 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 For your records please record Date Purchased Where Purchased Date Installed Month Year First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust 6 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 on
25. pening 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 ACO Alarm is an excellent means of protection It monitors the air and sounds
26. pid chirps chirp chirp chirp every minute HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS Continued DISPLAY CONDITIONS CO5120PDBN READY hot MEMORY CLEAR TEST MEMORY CLEAR EAR TEST MEMORY CLEAR MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY Alarm operating Alarm operating Low missing Err Alarm is on AC power on emergency battery warning not operating battery back up properly What you see and hear if CO is detected PRE ALARM LEVELS IF YOU SILENCE THE ALARM HORN Silent HORN Silent for about DISPLAY Shows CO levels Fminutos detected in ppm CO5120PDBN DISPLAY Shows CO levels POWER ALARM LIGHT detected in ppm CO5120PDBN On continuously POWER ALARM LIGHT Flashes rapidly pr ila OF CO ARE Note After 4 minutes if CO levels drop below alarm levels HORN Sounds loudly 4 beeps the unit will remain silent and pause 4 beeps pause return to normal operation If CO This sequence repeats for as present still indicates a potentially long as the unit is in alarm dangerous situation the horn will DISPLAY Shows CO levels sound agan detected in ppm CO5120PDBN IF THE CO LEVELS RETURN POWER ALARM LIGHT TO NORMAL Flashes rapidly HORN Silent Note If unit goes into alarm DISPLAY Dash lit by READY under battery back up power CO5120PDBN y the regular 4 beeps brief pause cycle will repeat for four minutes After four minutes the pause will increase to 1 minute POWER ALARM LIGHT Shines continuously SMART INTERCONNECT FEAT
27. r homes for example it is recommended the CO Alarm be placed as far from these fuel burning sources as possible The placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel burning source and thus reduce unwanted alarms Unwanted alarms can occur if a CO Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel burning source Ventilate these areas as much as possible e Within 5 feet 1 5 meter of any cooking appliance e In extremely humid areas This Alarm should be at least 10 feet 8 meter 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 non airconditioned 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 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 e This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable s
28. ronics CO Alarm Models SC6120B CO5120BN CO5120PDBN and First Alert Smoke Alarm Models 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 building code for further connection requirements A Unswitched 120VAC 60 Hz source 1 CO Alarm 4 Wire Nut 2 Ceiling or Wall 3 Power Connector B To Additional Alarms Maximum 18 Alarms 7 Interconnect Wire Orange 8 Hot Wire Black 5 Junction Box 6 Neutral Wire White USING THE 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
29. rrectly installed 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 This CO Alarm should receive continuous 120VAC 60 Hz pure sine wave electrical power The battery is meant for emergency back up only Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch In order for the emergency battery back up to work a working fresh battery must be properly installed e 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 e Test this Carbon Monoxide Alarm once a week If it 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 commercial or industrial standards Individuals with medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm For additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS T
30. rs 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 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 f 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 Standards Underwriters Laboratories Inc Single and Multiple Station carbon monoxide alarms UL2034 According to Un
31. shows which Alarm s in the series were exposed to alarm levels of carbon monoxide The Latching Alarm Indicator stays ON until you clear it so it can alert you to a CO Alarm that occurred while you were away from home even though CO present in the air has dropped below alarm levels WEEKLY TESTING Push and hold the Test Silence button until you hear an acknowledge chirp and a loud alarm sounds 4 beeps pause 4 beeps This sequence should last for 10 seconds If the Alarm ever fails to test properly replace it immediately If the Alarm is not working properly refer to Limited Warranty AWARNING e If the Alarm ever fails to test properly replace it immediately Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for replacement See Limited Warranty at the end of this manual 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 e NEVER use vehicle exhaust Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty REGULAR MAINTENANCE To keep the CO Alarm working properly e Test it every week as described in Weekly Testing e Vacuum the CO Alarm cover at least once a month using the soft brush attachment Never use water cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit Test the Alarm again after vacuuming e Replace the battery immediately when you see hear the Low Battery
32. this CO Alarm e On each label write in the phone number of your emergency responder like 911 and a qualified appliance technician e Place one label near the 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 representative 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 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 YOUR 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
33. ubstitute 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 INSTALLATION continued BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION This unit is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4 inch 10 cm size on either the ceiling or wall Read Where to Install CO Alarms and Where Not To Install CO Alarms 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 This Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate If the AC power fails the battery back up will power the Alarm for a short time if the 9V battery is fresh and correctly installed If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing the Alarm cannot operate 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 dimmer 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
34. ware 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 CoO If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning consult your doctor immediately FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM Carbon monoxide is an odorless invisible gas which often makes it difficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm These are a few of the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO e House well ventilated before the investigator arrives e Problem caused by backdrafting e Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives it may be difficult to locate the source of CO BRK Brands Inc shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME Fuel burning appliances like portable heater gas or wood burning 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 o
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