BRK electronic CO2120PN User's Manual
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1. so the above limitations or exclusions 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 Service Units under warranty and in need of repair should be returned shipping prepaid to BRK Brands Inc Attn Consumer Affairs 3920 Enterprise Court Aurora IL 60504 8132 For your records please record Date Purchased Where Purchased BRK Electronics is a registered trademark of BRK Brands Inc M06 1044 000 6 992. To Do If Your CO Alarm Alarms for more information Failure to do so can result in injury or death A WARNING 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 WARNING This productis 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 may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS General Information A CAUTION Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year round CO problems can occur any time during the year and this alarm can only alert you if it is plugged in and receiving power This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard unswitched 120V AC wall outlet It is not intended for use in extension cords power strips or outlets controlled by a switch or dimmer These may not provide continuous power to the unit When fully powered it samples the air and takes a new reading about every second A microchip inside the unit stores each reading and remembers the levels of CO it has been exposed to over time The unit goes into alarm mode when it has been exposed to a critical lev
3. e eee eee 15 CHAPTER 8 GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMSGS 2 0002 ee eee eee 16 LIMITED WARRANTY 000 eee eee BACK COVER PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This unit was shipped with a user s manual that contains important information about its operation If you are installing this unit for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the user CHAPTER 1 Introduction BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT Dangers Warnings and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations Pay special attention to these items IMPORTANT THIS IS NOT ASMOKE 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 IMPORTANT This CO Alarm is approved for use in single family residences It is NOT designed for marine use A CAUTION This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas A WARNING 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 A WARNING This CO Alarm can not operate without continuous electricity It does not operate during a power failure A WARNING NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms Refer to What
4. recreate during a CO investigation resulting How Can I Protect My Family ACO Alarm is an excellent means of protection It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening for average healthy adults ACO Alarm is nota substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning 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 pre vent proper air movement and cause backdrafting Never cap or covera chimney in any way that would block air ow Test and maintain all fuel burning equip ment annually Many local gas or oil com panies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for a nominal fee e Make regular visual inspections of all fuel burning appliances Check appli ances for excessive rust and scaling Also check the flame on the burner and pilot lights The flame should be blue A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present Keep the blower door on the fur nace closed Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel burning appli ances Make sure appliances are vented to the outside Do not grill or barbecue indoors or in garages or on screen porches e Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources Check
5. BRK ELECTRONICS MODEL CO2120PN User s Manual 120V Plug In Carbon Monoxide Alarm With Silence Feature 120V AC 60 Hz 085A Standby 087A Alarm M06 1044 000 6 99 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 00 c eee eee ee 1 Basic Safety Information 0 0c 1 How Your CO Alarm Works Diiin i n EE A Ya alee Ye a Oe WEES eek 2 What The Lights and Alarm Tones Mean 1 0 aaua 3 CO Alarm Specifications 0 ett teens 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 000 cece eee ee 5 Where to Install CO Alarms 0 0 0 cece eens 5 Where NOT To Install CO Alarms 0 cette nes 6 How to Install Your C O Alarms 2 3 i acess sant aon TE EOE AEE AA 7 CHAPTER 3 IF YOUR CO ALARM ALARMS 0 0 c eee eee ee 8 Ifthe Alarm Signal SOUS iy tej stay ech eieaa abide 8 ath abvuerat Wire ak gue toca O E EA EN y 8 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm 0 0 cect ct eee 8 Using the Silence Feature uuna uuaa 9 CHAPTER 4 TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 020 c eee eee eee 10 CHAPTER 5 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO 2 20 eee eee 11 What SCOTA fend Gaited Madeira ule ttc ad BOI alte E ETE OAN 11 Symptoms of CO POISONING saiae wi raa aE E E oar ana Aaa ete me Gee male 11 Potential Sources Of CO In The Home suussa 12 How Can ProtectiMy Family crises oaa eh hohe ae ic hea Ak a ak eel 13 CHAPTER 6 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC UL2034 200 eee ee eeeeee 14 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 0 0
6. 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 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 u
7. cient venting corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe leaking chimney pipe or flue or exchanger blocked or c opening Improper use of applia a barbecue grill or vehic cracked heat ogged chimney nce device operating ein an enclosed area like a garage or screened porch Transient CO Problems transient or on again off again CO prob ems can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances The following conditions can result in transient CO situations 1 Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor conditions such as e Wind direction and or velocity including high gusty winds Heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles Negative pressure differentia from the use of exhaust fans Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fresh air Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters 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
8. 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 or smoke from reaching the sensors In direct sunlight e In outlets covered by curtains or other obstruction A WARNING 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 WARNING 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 A WARNING 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 YOUR CO ALARM A WARNING This CO Alarm can not operate without continuous electricity It does not operate during a power failure Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch unit must have a constant power su
9. cycle will last approximately 4 minutes NOTE After initial 4 minute Silence cycle the CO Alarm re evaluates present CO levels and responds accordingly If CO levels remain potentially dangerous or start rising higher the horn will start sounding again 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 continues flashing This means CO levels are still potentially dangerous If the CO Alarm remains silent Only the green light is on This means unit has returned to normal Operation 10 CHAPTER 4 Testing and Maintenance WEEKLY TESTING Push and hold the Test Silence button on the cover until a loud alarm sounds 4 beeps a pause then 4 beeps The alarm sequence should last for 5 6 seconds If the Alarm ever fails to test properly replace it immediately If the CO Alarm is not working properly refer to the Limited Warranty at the end of this manual A WARNING The Test Silence button is the only proper way to test the CO Alarm NEVER use vehicle exhaust Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty A WARNING 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 hom starts sounding REGULAR MAINTENANCE To keep the CO Alarm in good working order Test it every week using the Tes
10. dults 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 disoriented and can no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help Also young children and pen may be the first affected The average ealthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm alarms 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 CHAPTER 7 Troubleshooting Guide Problem This means You should Green light is OFF Unit will not alarm when you press the Test Silence button Unit may not be plugged all the way in or is not receiving power Gently push unit all the way into outlet Make sure it is not plugged into an outlet controlled by a switch Unit chirps about twice a minute Green and Yellow Un
11. each separate sleeping area e Foradded protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source In a Multi level Home e Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area 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 Foradded protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source A WARNING This unit does not work without power Choose an outlet where it can t be accidentally unplugged or switched off by children Keep small children away from the unit Teach them not to play with it or unplug it Explain what the alarms mean WHERE NOT TO INSTALL CO ALARMS DO NOT locate this CO Alarm In garages kitchens furnace rooms or in any extremely dusty dirty or greasy areas Closer than 20 feet from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source or fuel burning appliances like a water heater e Within 5 feet of any cooking appliance In extremely humid areas This alarm should be at least 10 feet 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 4 C or hotter than 100 38 These areas include unconditioned
12. el of CO measured in parts per million or ppm within a specified time measured in minutes This Carbon Monoxide Alarm features a permanently installed sensor three colored indicator lights and an 85 dB alarm hom It also has a silence feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn The Cover Of Your CO Alarm _ Test Silence Button POWER Light Green SERVICE Light Yellow ALARM Light Red Air Vents Behind the Cover Alarm Horn 85db audible alarm for test alarm and unit malfunction warning HD mm A w N e Malfunction Warning This unit performs self diagnostic tests approximately every second If the Alarm malfunctions it should be replaced immediately WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM TONES MEAN During Power Up or After Power Outage TEST SILENCE TEST WEEKLY Green light ON Yellow amp red lights OFF Horn chirps once During an Alarm TEST SILENCE TEST WEEKLY anti Green light ON Yellow light OFF Red light FLASHES Repeating horn pattern 4 beeps then a pause 4 beeps then a pause During Normal Operation TEST SILENCE TEST WEEKLY Green light ON Yellow amp red lights OFF Horn silent During Alarm Malfunction SR Green light ON Yellow light ON Red light FLASHES Horn chirps about twice a minute FIANS TEU During Normal Test All three lights flash briefly Horn pattern repeats twice 4 be
13. ent If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced equipment Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence Write down the number of a qualified appliance technician here ALARM MOVE TO FRESH AIR If you hear the alarm horn and the red light is flashing move everyone to a source of fresh air DO NOT unplug the CO Alarm w TO FRESH AIR Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives it may be difficult to locate the source of CO See Chapter 5 What You Must Know About CO BRK Brands Inc shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call Using the Silence Feature While the detector is silenced A WARNING NEVER unplug your CO alarm to silence the horn Use the silence feature Unplugging 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 the Full Alarm level the Alarm will sound repeating horn pattern 4 beeps a pause 4 beeps etc Press and hold the Test Silence button until the horn is silent The initial Silence
14. eps then a pause 4 beeps then a pause Using the Silence Feature in Alarm TEST SILENCE ran Green light ON Yellow light OFF Red light FLASHES Horn silent for 4 minutes Refer to Chapter 3 for details on the Silence feature CO ALARM SPECIFICATIONS 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 Required Alarm Levels Before 10 COHb exposure at levels of 30 to 70 Relative Humidity RH 400 ppm CO between 4 and 15 minutes 150 ppm CO between 10 and 50 minutes 70 ppm CO between 60 and 240 minutes The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of 30 ppm for 30 days Audible Alarm 85dB minimum at 10 feet Power Powered by 120V AC When power is on green light shines continuously Malfunction Yellow light shines continuously Red light flashes Horn chirps twice a minute Dimensions 5 83 x 3 32 x 1 6 Approx Supply Voltage 120V AC 60Hz 085A Standby 087A Alarm During Alarm CO Alarm horn sounds while the red light flashes rapidly Warranty 5 year limited warranty Standards Underwriters Laboratories Inc Single and Multiple S
15. ible 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 CHAPTER 3 If Your CO Alarm Alarms WARNING immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can kill you In other words when your CO and consult the manufacturers instructions or contact the manufacturers directly for more information about CO safety and this Alarm alarms you must not ignore it If the Alarm Signal Sounds 1 2 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 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 investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipm
16. it malfunction Unit needs to be Units under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement See Chapter 8 lights are ON Red light replaced Limited Warranty for details FLASHES CO Alarm goes back into CO levels are Refer to Chapter 3 If Your CO Alarm Alarms for alarm 4 minutes after you still potentially details on how to respond to an alarm If anyone press the Test Silence dangerous is feeling ill EVACUATE your home immediately button CO Alarm alarms frequently even though no high levels of CO are revealed in an investigation The CO Alarm may be improperly located Refer to Where to Install Your CO Alarm Relocate your alarm If frequent alarms continue have home rechecked for potential CO roblems You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem If you have any questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual call our Consumer Affairs Department at 1 800 323 9005 15 16 CHAPTER 8 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 will not work without power This CO Alarm requires a continuous supply of AC power Plug into an unswitched 120V AC outlet only This CO Alarm will not sense carbon monoxide that does not reach the sensor
17. lated 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 CAUTION 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 House well ventilated before the investigator arrives Problem caused by backdrafting Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances BRK Brands Inc shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call 11 12 Potential Sources Of CO In The Home Fuel burning appliances like portable heater gas or wood burning fireplace gas kitchen range or cooktop gas c othes dryer Damaged or insuffi
18. nnoticed from malfunctioning furnaces appliances or other sources Early warning of fire requires the installation of smoke alarms CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance Though these CO Alarms warn against increasing CO levels BRK Brands Inc does not warrant or imply in any way that they will protect lives from CO poisoning Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives CO Alarms have a limited life Although the CO Alarm and all of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable as possible any of these parts could fail at any time Therefore you must test your CO Alarm weekly CO Alarms are not foolproof Like all other electronic devices CO Alarms have limitations They can only detect CO that reaches their sensors They may not give early warning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming from a remote part of the home away from the CO Alarm Limited Warranty Coverage BRK Brands Inc warrants its enclosed carbon monoxide alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of five years from the date of purchase During the first year after the date of purchase BRK Brands Inc will replace any defective carbon monoxide alarm without charge During the next four years BRK Brands Inc will replace any defective carbon monoxide alarm at a charge to you not to exceed BRK Brands Inc s cost This is your exclusive warranty This war
19. pply A CAUTION Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year round CO problems can occur any time during the year and this alarm can only alert you if it is plugged in and receiving power 1 Plug the unit into a standard UNSWITCHED 120V AC outlet In horizontally or vertically positioned wall outlets mount unit with Test Silence button facing upward 2 Make sure green light shines when you plug in the unit It will shine continuously when unit is receiving power The horn will chirp once during power up or when power is restored after an outage 3 Test by pressing the Test Silence button firmly until the unit sounds four loud beeps pause 4 beeps The sequence should last 5 6 seconds During testing the green yellow and red lights flash This is normal 4 While testing the unit have a family member check that the horn can be easily heard from the sleeping areas The unit should be prate where it can wake you if it alarms at night 5 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 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 respons
20. ranty 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 If this carbon monoxide alarm is installed by a contractor this warranty will be valid for the homeowner or the first homeowner after installation from the date of initial purchase by the contractor and is not transferable Dealers service centers or retail stores selling this product 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 or use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK Brands Inc Further the warranty does not cover acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes BRK Brands Inc 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 for five years 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
21. t Silence button Vacuum the CO Alarm cover at least twice a year using the soft brush attachment Test the Alarm again after vacuuming A CAUTION 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 permanently damage the CO Alarm IMPORTANT Household cleaners aerosol chemicals and other contaminants can affect the sensor When using any of these materials near the alarm make sure the room is well ventilated IMPORTANT If 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 CHAPTER 5 What You Need To Know About CO What is CO CO is an invisible odorless tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not burn completely or are exposed to heat usually fire Electrical appliances typically do not produce CO These fuels include Wood coal charcoal oil natural gas gasoline kerosene and propane Common appliances are often sources of CO If they are not properly maintained are improperly ventilated or malfunction CO levels can rise quickly CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient Airtight homes with added insulation sealed windows and other weatherproofing can trap CO inside Symptoms of CO Poisoning These symptoms are re
22. tation carbon monoxide alarms UL2034 According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL2034 Section 1 1 2 Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as but not limited to exhaust from internal combustion engines abnormal operation of fuel fired appliances and fireplaces CO alarms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide exposure This CO Alarm monitors the air 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 CHAPTER 2 Installation WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS The Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC recommends the use of at least one CO Alarm per household located near the sleeping area 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 install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM KITCHEN GARAGE LIVING ROOM HALL J 1 a BASEMENT oO SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING CO ALARMS In a Single level Home Install at least one CO Alarm near or within
23. the draft hood on an operating furnace for a backdraft Look for cracks on furnace heat exchangers Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall Keep windows and doors open slightly If you suspect that CO is escaping into your home open a window or a door Opening windows and doors can signifi cantly 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 alarms 13 CHAPTER 6 Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL2034 What Levels of CO Cause an Alarm Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL2034 defines 3 specific alarm points by which all residential CO Alarms must alarm They are measured in parts per million ppm of CO over time in minutes UL2034 Required Alarm Points Ifthe alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES Ifthe alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES e Ifthe alarm is exposed to 70 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 60 and 240 MINUTES 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 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 An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average healthy a
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