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1. LIVING ROOM For added protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet 6 meters away from the i furnace or fuel burning heat source BASEMENT In a Mobile Home Install CO Alarms on inside walls ONLY Uninsulated outside walls and roofs of mobile homes often gt SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS transfer heat and cold from outdoors REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED DO NOT install this CO Alarm In garages kitchens furnace rooms or in any extremely dusty dirty or greasy areas Closer than 20 feet 6 meters from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source or fuel burning appliances like a water heater Within 5 feet 1 5 meters of any cooking appliance In extremely humid areas This alarm should be at least 10 feet 3 meters from a bath or shower sauna humidifier vaporizer dishwasher laundry room utility room or other source of high humidity In areas where temperature is colder than 40 F 4 4 C or hotter than 100 F 37 8 C These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces unfinished attics uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings porches and garages 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 In direct sunlight HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM Read Where To Install CO Alarms bef2. Deactivation tab back of unit 3 Silence Button 4 Behind Cover Alarm Horn 85dB audible alarm for test alarm and unit malfunction warning 5 Peak level Button 6 Digital Display with blue backlight UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM Display glows and horn chirps when Alarm is first activated FP OOO DIGITAL DISPLAY All segments are turned on for a short time upon initial power MOVE TO FRESH AIR CLEAR Then the temperature is displayed in degrees F REPLACE EVACUATE MEMORY PPM HOC ALARM RECEIVING BATTERY POWER lt mt Horn is silent Temperature will be displayed in degrees F Cc DURING TESTING One beep sounds when you press button It is later followed by a 4 beep pattern that comes twice LOI 4 m arm iii DIGITAL DISPLAY CIL 7 i Z LL SE a k E MOVE TO FRESH AIR Display glows and shows tst Several ppm CO levels are also displayed and the alarm level is shown increasing Continued 2015 BRK Brands Inc All rights reserved Distributed by BRK Brands Inc First Alert is registered trademark of The First Alert Trust 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 www firstalert com www brkelectronics com Printed in Mexico e M08 0534 001 4 15 UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM Continued EVACUATE PPM
3. it will not correct a CO problem While the i i alarm is silenced it will continue to monitor the air for CO Is silent for only 4 minutes then CO levels are still starts sounding loudly 4 beeps potentially dangerous To Activate the Silence Feature Press and hold the Silence button until the pause 4 beeps pause horn is silent If the CO Alarm This means Once you activate the Silence Feature the Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes Remains silent after you pressed NOTE After initial 4 minute Silence cycle the CO Alarm re evaluates present the Silence button CO levels and responds accordingly If CO levels remain potentially dangerous or start rising higher the horn will start sounding again CO levels are dropping SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL This silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning chirp for 8 hours up to 7 days You can silence the End of Life warning chirp by pressing the Silence button The horn will chirp acknowledging that the End of Life feature has been activated 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 ho
4. CO ALARM Sensor has detected enough CO to trigger an alarm Blue backlight glows and horn sounds q loudly repeating 4 beeps pause See If Your CO AlarmSounds for details During an alarm move m lt everyone to a source of fresh air DO NOT move the CO Alarm m Ja l DIGITAL DISPLAY CO alternating with the ppm number a full level and EVACUATE ae CO ALARM REQUIRES SERVICE MALFUNCTION SIGNAL The horn sounds 3 chirps every minute CO Alarm needs to be replaced lt o DIGITAL DISPLAY Err is displayed Jm J J CO ALARM END OF LIFE ja The horn sounds 5 chirps every minute CO Alarm needs to be replaced gt a a DIGITAL DISPLAY End is displayed La J Li USING THE PEAK CO MEMORY The CO Memory Feature lets you check the highest level of CO recorded during an alarm NOTE These bars will not appear when CO accumulation is low The bars will be displayed when unit is exposed for a longer time and CO accumulation is higher To check CO Memory 1 Press and release the Test Button until the peak CO level is displayed MEMORY PPM MEMORY PPM To clear CO Memory 1 D f 1 Automatically resets after 24 hours Ll L 2a Press and release Test Button until blue backlight glows CLEAR oo im Lit 2b Press and release Test Button to enter clear mode 2c Press and release Test Button quickly one more time to clear
5. NOTE Must press and release Press and hold will run into Test Mode NOTE The highest CO level will be saved for 24 hours 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 If the investigator will not arrive within the 24 hour time period before the unit automatically resets be sure to write down the peak level 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 In a Single level Home Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area For added protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel burning heatsource In a Multi level Home Ron Sa BEDROOM BEDROOM Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area KITCHEN For added protection install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the home If you have a y basement install that CO Alarm at the top of the basement stairs k O BEDROOM
6. 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 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 th
7. FUNCTION SIGNAL Based on its Self Test CO Alarms under warranty should be returned to The horn sounds 3 chirps every minute diagnostics the unit has detected a malfunction manufacturer for replacement See Limited The unit needs to be replaced Warranty for details The horn sounds 5 chirps every minute i pale eet replaced 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 CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you press the Test Silence button CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation Relocate your alarm If frequent alarms continue CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high The CO Alarm may be improperly located Refer to have home rechecked for potential CO problems levels of CO are revealed in an investigation Where to Install CO Alarms You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem 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 BrkK brand and First Alet brand products warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship BRK at its option will repair or replace this product or any component of the product
8. USER S MANUAL o CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM First Aler 10 YEAR SEALED BATTERY OPERATED CARBON CONFORMS TO MONOXIDE ALARM WITH DIGITAL UL STD 2034 DISPLAY AND SILENCE FEATURE Model C0710 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE The warnings limitations card and 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 Reference product card for additional information HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS GENERAL INFORMATION AWARNING e CO Alarm contains a sealed non replaceable battery Once it reaches the end of its service life or after 10 years whichever comes first you must install a new CO Alarm e High temperatures low temperatures high humidity impact or dropping can adversely affect LCD displays ACO 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 permanently installed sensor digital display with blue backlight and an 85 dB alarm horn It also has a silence feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn During standby the temperature is displayed in degrees F THE PARTS OF YOUR CO ALARM 1 Test Button 2 Activation
9. e 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 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 1301 Joe Battle El Paso TX 79936 Disposal Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with regular household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check local requirements for disposal of Li lon electronic devices The Alarm should be deactivated before disposal See To Permanently Deactivate The Alarm You can also return your Alarm to us for disposal For return address see above Please include a note confirming the product is being returned for disposal The alarm will also provide an audible End of Life Signal approximately 10 years after installation to remind you to replace the unit The End of Life Signal can be silenced for up to 7 days Do not deactivate alarm until you have a replacement For your records please record Date Purchased Where Purc
10. e ground TO MOUNT ON THE WALL Tools you will need pencil drill with 3 16 or 5mm drill bit flathead screwdriver hammer mounting template 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 holes as shown in the diagram below Use a 3 16 5 mm drill bit to drill through the marks you made for the mounting holes Insert the plastic screw anchors into the mounting holes until they are flush with the wall If necessary tap them gently with a hammer Insert the screws into the anchors until the screwhead is 1 8 inch 3 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 SS Or PR Mounting Guide Template 2 inches 66 68 mm 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 See General Limitations of CO Alarms for details included in the card packaged with alarm IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS 1 Operate the 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 outd
11. hased Date Installed Month Year Replace alarm 10 years after installation Please write the date in the space provided Month Year
12. oors 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 here 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 While the detector is silenced If the CO Alarm This means The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm s alarm horn while you correct the problem
13. ore 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 emergency 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 NOTE Activate alarm prior to mounting 1 ai First Alert 1 Activating the Battery Move the activation switch to ON position Utilize a small tool to help X monaco activate switch if needed Once unit is activated it cannot be turned off Intertek conronMs NOTE Horn chirps and all segments are turned on for a short time upon activation oe 2 Test the CO Alarm See Weekly Testing 3 To Permanently Deactivate The Alarm This CO Alarm contains a sealed non replaceable battery Once it reaches the end of its service life or after 10 years you must install a new CO Alarm Deactivate the CO Alarm by inserting a tool below edge where shown and break tab Then slide activation switch to DEACTIVATE mode NOTE Once you deactivate this unit it will not detect CO or alarm and cannot be reactivated 4 This CO Alarm can either be wall mounted or placed on a tabletop If Alarm is placed on a tabletop be sure the Alarm is no more than 3 feet 0 9 meter from the floor to minimize the risk of causing permanent damage to the Alarm in the event that it is accidentally knocked to th
14. rn starts sounding You can test this CO Alarm by pressing the Test button on the Alarm cover until alarm chirps The alarm horn will sound 4 beeps a pause then 4 beeps The alarm sequence should last 5 6 seconds If the unit does not alarm make sure it has been activated correctly and test again If the unit still does not alarm replace it immediately AWARNING e DO NOT try fixing the Alarm yourself this will void your warranty If the CO Alarm is still not operating 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 NEVER use vehicle exhaust to test your Alarm Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty REGULAR MAINTENANCE To keep the CO Alarm in good working order e Test it every week using the Test button e Vacuum the CO Alarm cover once a month using the soft brush attachment Never use water cleaners or solvents since these may damage the unit Test the CO Alarm again after vacuuming AWARNING e Please dispose of or recycle the Alarm properly following any local regulations Consult your local waste management authority or recycling organization to find an electronics recycling facility in your area DO NOT DISPOSE OF ALARM IN FIRE BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK e 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 ca
15. use 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 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 Fuel burning appliances like portable heater gas or wood burning fireplace gas kitchen range or cooktop gas clothes dryer Damaged or insufficient venting corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe leaking chimney pipe or flue or cracked heat exchanger blocked or clogged chimney opening Improper use of appliance device operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in an enclosed area like a garage or screened porch Transient CO Problems transient or on again off again CO problems can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances ACO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM THIS MEANS YOU SHOULD MAL
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