First Alert FCD4 Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual
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1. POWER ALARM LIGHT Shines continuously UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AC POWER HORN Silent DISPLAY Dash remains lit at READY POWER ALARM LIGHT Shines continuously WHEN YOU TEST THE CO ALARM HORN Sounds loudly 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause DISPLAY Flashes 888 briefly POWER ALARM LIGHT Flashes rapidly What you see and hear under different conditions DURING A POWER FAILURE IN BATTERY BACK UP HORN Silent DISPLAY Displays the word bat continuously POWER ALARM LIGHT Flashes once a minute WHEN THE ELECTRICITY COMES BACK ON HORN Silent DISPLAY Dash appears by READY POWER ALARM LIGHT Shines continuously IF BATTERY BECOMES LOW OR IS MISSING HORN Chirps once a minute DISPLAY The word bat flashes on and off POWER ALARM LIGHT Flashes once a minute IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY HORN Three rapid chirps every minute DISPLAY Displays Err POWER ALARM LIGHT Flashes three times in sync with the horn What you see and hear if CO is detected PRE ALARM LEVELS HORN Silent DISPLAY Shows CO levels detected in ppm POWER ALARM LIGHT On continuously ALARM LEVELS OF CO ARE DETECTED HORN Sounds loudly 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause This sequence repeats for as long as the unit is in alarm DISPLAY Shows CO levels detected in ppm POWER ALARM LIGHT Flashes rapidly Note If unit goe2. Common appliances are often sources of CO If they are not properly main tained are improperly ventilated or malfunction CO levels can rise quickly CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient Air tight homes with added insulation sealed windows and other weatherproofing can trap CO inside SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with ALL household members Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue flu like symptoms Medium Exposure Throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Extreme Exposure Convulsions unconsciousness heart and lung failure Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause brain damage death 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 mini mum 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 impor tant Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time In many reported cases of CO exposure victims may be aware that they are not feeling well but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help Also young children and pets may be the first affected The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the
3. 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 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 dim mer or switch In order for the emergency battery back up to work a working fresh battery must be properly installed e NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms Refer to If Your CO Alarm Sounds for more information Failure to do so can result in injury or death e Test the CO Alarm once a week If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correctly have it replaced immediately If the CO Alarm is not working properly it cannot alert you to
4. 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 possi ble 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 BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship BRK at its option will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is va
5. CO Alarm sounds However people with cardiac or respiratory problems infants unborn babies pregnant mothers or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning consult your doctor immediately 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 diffi cult 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 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 outd
6. Keep them free of debris leaves and nests for proper air flow Also have a professional check for rust and cor rosion 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 appli ances for excessive rust and scaling Also check the flame on the burner and pilot lights The flame should be blue A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present Keep the blower door on the furnace closed Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel burning appliances Make sure appliances are vented to the outside Do not grill or barbecue indoors or in garages or on screen porches e Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources Check the draft hood on an operating furnace for a backdraft Look for cracks on furnace heat exchangers e Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall e Keep windows and doors open slightly If you suspect that CO is escaping into your home open a window or a door Opening windows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels In addition familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials Read this manual in its entirety and make sure you
7. a problem e This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA commer cial or industrial standards Individuals with medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm For additional infor mation on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS GENERAL INFORMATION ACAUTION 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 the unit 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 Alarm sounds when it has been exposed to a critical level of CO measured in parts per million or ppm within a specified time measured in minutes This CO Alarm features a permanently installed sensor an indicator light an
8. 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 The two methods described on this page are the only proper ways to test the CO Alarm 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 dam age the unit Test the Alarm again after vacuuming e Replace the battery immediately when you see hear the Low Battery Warning The Low or Missing Battery Warning 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 lithi
9. 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 303 Nelson Avenue Neosho MO 64850 8806 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 First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust Printed in Mexico M08 0018 002 P 07 04
10. or switch Check the battery Why does the word bat keep flashing on the display You will also hear a chirp once a minute The battery is weak or miss ing Install a new battery immediately Why is the word bat continuously displayed The unit is operating on battery back up why isn t the remote Test Silence responding e You may be standing too far away Your remote may not be compatible You may have accidentally disabled the feature You must hold the button on your remote for at least 2 seconds to acti vate the Silence feature The remote Silence feature only works once in an alarm situation Using the Test Silence button on the CO Alarm will still silence the unit The remote Silence feature will return when the unit clears itself Why does the Alarm sound three rapid chirps every minute Make sure the battery is installed correctly If the display reads Err replace the CO Alarm immediately Units under warranty can be returned to the manufacturer for replacement See Warranty for details e Why does the alarm sound again about 4 minutes after used the Silence Feature CO levels still indicate a potentially dangerous situation 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 Why does the CO Alarm sound frequently but no high levels of CO are found in an investigation The CO Alarm may be impro
11. understand what to do if your CO Alarm sounds UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM Underwriters Laboratories Inc Standard UL2034 requires residential CO Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as described below They are measured in parts per million ppm of CO over time in minutes UL2034 Required Alarm Points e If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 4 and 15 MINUTES e If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 10 and 50 MINUTES e If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm of CO IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN 60 and 240 MINUTES Approximately 10 COHb exposure at levels of 15 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 Continued UL2034 Information Continued Standards Underwriters Laboratories Inc Single and Multiple Station carbon monoxide alarms UL2034 According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL2034 Section 1 1 2 C
12. USER S MANUAL 120V PLUG IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH BATTERY BACK UP AND REMOTE CONTROL TEST SILENCE Reliable Protection Maximum Convenience e Just install the battery plug the alarm into a regular outlet test and it s ready to go Battery back up keeps alarm working if electricity fails Test or silence the alarm with a single push of most house hold remote controls Memory stores highest levels of CO detected Easy to dis play easy to clear 120V AC 60 Hz 0 09A Printed in Mexico MO08 0018 002 P 07 04 Model FCD4 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information about your Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm s operation If you are installing this CO alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user TABLE OF CONTENTS INWOGUCHON si28s wed ee Rk deer eataakKPe dans wkiawRk Eae 1 2 Basic Safety Informat esse enaena gael a Bea oaence 1 How Your CO Alarim WOnKS oasis cig enot eid a aie apie E a E N acu 1 Understanding Your CO AlanM 2 000 60 ccasedwde need aes 2 Using the Remote Control Test Silence Feature 2 Using the Peak CO Memory 0 000 c cece 2 Installation 55 6 5 0 aisienivin ey fa w n0 EE Ne Wena le aan Rn 2 3 Where to Install CO Alarms o caruia da eaa taane eaa eee eee 2 3 Where CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed 00 3 How to Install Your CO Alam sa sens watan
13. arbon 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 threat ening This allows you precious time to leave the house and correct the problem This is only possible if Alarms are located installed and main tained as described in this manual Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane 500 ppm Butane 300 ppm Heptane 500 ppm Ethyl Acetate 200 ppm Isopropyl Alcohol 200 ppm and Carbon Dioxide 5000 ppm Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million Audible Alarm 85dB minimum at 10 feet 3 meters FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why doesn t the Alarm respond when test it and the POWER ALARM light is OFF The CO Alarm is not receiving power It may not be plugged in all the way and the battery may be missing low or dead Gently push the unit all the way into the outlet and make sure the outlet is not controlled by a dimmer
14. blem While the alarm is silenced it will continue to monitor the air for CO To Activate the Silence Feature Manually Press and hold the Test Silence Scroll button until the horn is silent To Activate the Silence Feature Using Your Remote Control Standing no farther than 12 feet 3 5 meters away point your remote control at the cover of the CO Alarm and push the VOLUME or CHANNEL button Hold the button down for at least 2 seconds Once you activate the Silence Feature the Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes NOTE The remote Silence Feature only works once in an alarm situation Using the Test Silence button on the CO Alarm will still silence the unit The remote Silence Feature will return when the unit clears itself e If CO levels drop below alarm levels after 4 minutes the unit will return to normal operation and remain silent e If CO levels do not drop below alarm levels the unit will alarm again AWARNING 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 AWARNING NEVER disconnect your CO Alarm to silence the horn Use the Silence Feature Unplugging the CO Alarm and removing the batteries removes your protection SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning chirp for up to 8 hours without hav
15. d an aa dB alarm horn It also has a Silence Feature to temporarily quiet the alarm orn MALFUNCTION WARNING This unit performs self diagnostic tests approximately every second If the Alarm malfunctions replace it immediately THE COVER OF YOUR CO ALARM CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM GY Fm aaam evan overo rasan lt lt AA romaan TESVSILENCEZSROLL BUTION PRESTO USE DISPLAY 1 Test Silence Scroll Button Press 5 Alarm Horn 85db audible alarm and release to select mode Test for test alarm and unit malfunc Memory Clear Memory Press tion warning and hold to activate mode or to silence the alarm 2 POWER ALARM Light Red 3 Digital Display 4 Air Vents 6 Remote Control Target Aim an IR remote control at the front of the Alarm to Test or Silence Works with most IR remote controls UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM BASIC POWER CONDITIONS READY TEST MEMORY CLEAR TEST MEMORY CLEAR MEMORY MEMORY Alarm operating Alarm operating on AC power on emergency battery back up TEST MEMORY CLEAR MEMORY Low missing Err Alarm is battery warning not operating properly What you see and hear during installation WHEN YOU FIRST INSTALL THE BATTERY HORN Chirps briefly DISPLAY Flashes 888 briefly switches to bat after a minute POWER ALARM Light Flashes once a minute WHEN YOU FIRST PLUG IN THE CO ALARM HORN Silent DISPLAY Dash appears by READY
16. ds 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source 4 beeps pause 4 beeps During testing the POWER ALARM light will flash and 888 will appear briefly on the Display This is normal AWARNING This unit should receive continuous electrical power The battery is meant for emergency back up only Choose an outlet where it can t be PREPARE YOUR ALARM LABELS N accidentally unplugged or switched off by children Keep small children Find the pair of self adhesive labels included with this CO Alarm away from the unit Teach them not to play with it or unplug it Explain what the alarms mean WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED DO NOT locate this CO Alarm In a location where it could be easily triggered when using your remote to operate your TV VCR etc In garages kitchens furnace rooms or in any extremely dusty dirty or greasy areas Closer than 15 feet 4 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 C or hotter than 100 F 38 C These areas include non airconditioned crawl spaces unfinished attics uninsulated or poorly insulated ceil
17. ence the unit The remote Silence Feature will return when the unit clears itself NOTE The remote control option will be disabled if you hold down the Test Silence Scroll button while installing the battery If you accidentally disable the remote option remove the battery and re install it making sure you are not touching the Test Silence Scroll button USING THE PEAK CO MEMORY 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 o
18. f your home If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet 12 meters install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway aks BASEMENT BEDROOM BEDROOM REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS Continued Where to Install CO Alarms Continued PLUG THE ALARM INTO AN OUTLET In a Single level Home AWARNING e Install at least O Al ithi h te sleepi 2 nstallat least one ATON E A PAE SpA S S Png aa This CO Alarm should receive continuous electrical power The battery is e For added protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet meant for emergency back up only Do not plug this Alarm into an outlet 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source controlled by a dimmer or switch In a Multi level Home ace 1 Plug the unit into a standard UNSWITCHED 120V AC outlet The unit e Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area should be located where it can wake you if it alarms at night e For added protection install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the A F home If you have a basement install that CO Alarm at the top of the 2 Make sure the POWER ALARM light shines continuously when you basement stairs plug it in e For added protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet 3 Test by pressing the Test Silence Scroll button firmly until the unit soun
19. ing to remove the battery You can silence the low battery warning chirp two ways 1 Manually Press the Test Silence button on the alarm cover 2 Using Your Remote Control Standing no further than 20 feet 6 meters away from the CO Alarm aim your IR remote at the CO Alarm and press the CHANNEL or VOLUME button for at least 3 5 seconds Once the low battery warning chirp silence feature is activated the unit con tinues to flash the red light once a minute for 8 hours the word bat will flash on and off on the display After 8 hours the low battery chirp will resume Replace the battery as soon as possible this unit will not operate without battery power To deactivate this feature Press the Test Silence button or use your remote control again The unit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume LED flashes and unit sounds chirp once a minute If you cannot silence the low battery warning replace your battery immediately TESTING AND MAINTENANCE WEEKLY TESTING You can test this CO Alarm two ways 1 Manually Press the Test Silence Scroll button on the Alarm cover until alarm sounds 2 Remote Control Aim your remote control at the CO Alarm and press the CHANNEL or VOLUME button During testing you will hear a loud alarm sequence beeps pause 4 beeps pause AWARNING e Ifthe Alarm ever fails to test properly replace it immediately Products under warranty
20. ings 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 In outlets covered by curtains or other obstruction AWARNING This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single family home or apartment It is not meant to be used in common lobbies hallways or basements of multi family buildings unless working CO Alarms are also installed in each family living unit CO Alarms in common areas may not be heard from inside individual family living units This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete detection systems in places which house many people like hotels or dormitories unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses industrial or commercial buildings special purpose non residential buildings 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 IMPORTANT Read all instructions before using this product ACTIVATE THE BATTERY BACK UP i 2 Connect the battery to the battery contacts making sure it cannot shake loose 3 Close the battery compartment completely IMPORTANT The battery back up is designed to provide emergency power to the CO Alarm for 7 days Actual back up time depends o
21. lid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance BRK dealers service centers or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or current use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center Further the warranty does not cover acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 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
22. n the strength freshness of the battery The battery back up will not work unless a good battery is properly installed Quick reference Install the 9V battery to activate the battery back up Plug the Alarm into a standard 120V unswitched outlet Test the CO Alarm Open the battery compartment on the back of the 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 corpora tion 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 appli ances and equipment and or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment 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 SIGNAL SOUNDS 1 Operate the Test Silence button 2 Call your emergency services fire department or 911 Write down the number of your local emergency service here 3 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door or window Do a head count to check tha
23. nse 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 hall way between them CO Alarms may not sense CO on another level of the home For example a CO Alarm on the second level near the bedrooms may not sense CO in the basement For this reason one CO Alarm may not give adequate warning Complete coverage is recommended Place CO Alarms on each level of the home CO Alarms may not be heard The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 feet 3 meters However if the CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom it may not wake up a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly open Even persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed doors Noise from traffic stereo radio television air conditioner or other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn This CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired 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
24. oor 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 PROTECT MY FAMILY ACO Alarm is an excellent means of protection It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening for average healthy adults ACO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning e Clean chimneys and flues yearly
25. perly located Try relocating your alarm Refer to Where to Install CO Alarms If frequent alarms continue have home rechecked for potential CO problems You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem LIMITED WARRANTY GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS This CO Alarm is intended for residential use It is not intended for use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA requirements for carbon monoxide detectors must be met CO alarms may not waken all individuals If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the CO alarm or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in the event of an emergency CO Alarms will not work without power This CO Alarm requires a continu ous supply of AC power Plug into an unswitched 120V AC outlet only 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 se
26. s into alarm under battery back up power the regular 4 beeps brief pause cycle will repeat for four minutes After four minutes the pause will increase to 1 minute IF YOU SILENCE THE ALARM HORN Silent for about 4 minutes DISPLAY Shows CO levels detected in ppm POWER ALARM LIGHT Flashes rapidly Note After 4 minutes if CO lev els drop below alarm levels the unit will remain silent and return to normal operation If CO pres ence still indicates a potentially dangerous situation the horn will sound again IF THE CO LEVELS RETURN TO NORMAL HORN Silent DISPLAY Dash lit by READY POWER ALARM LIGHT Shines continuously USING THE REMOTE CONTROL TEST SILENCE FEATURE Using the VOLUME or CHANNEL buttons on most remote controls you can test or silence this CO Alarm from up to 12 feet 3 6 meters away To Test or Silence the Alarm 1 Make sure you have a clear path between you and the Alarm free of any obstructions 2 Point the remote at the front of the Alarm Press the VOLUME or CHANNEL button for at least 2 seconds If the Alarm does not respond to your remote control e You may be standing too far away e Your remote may not be compatible e The feature may be accidentally disabled e You did not hold the button on your remote for at least 2 seconds e The remote Silence Feature only works once in an alarm situation Using the Test Silence button on the CO Alarm will still sil
27. t all persons are accounted for Do not re enter the premises or move away from the open door or window until the emergency services responder has arrived the premises have been aired out and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition 4 After following steps 1 3 if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to inves tigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for 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 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 ALARM MOVE DO NOT unplug the CO Alarm TO FRESH AIR AWARNING Alarms have various limitations See General Limitations of CO Alarms for details Continued USING THE SILENCE FEATURES The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm s horn while you correct the problem it will not correct a CO pro
28. tan taa Here aye a usee mon 3 If Your CO Alarm Sounds icci0 lt secenciaraciasa te caeaenawenwan 3 4 If the Alarm Signal SOUNdS 2 42 6 6c602 sense ee ee eee hanna 3 Using the Silence Features 0 00 00 cece eee 4 Testing and Maintenance 000c eee eee eee eee eee 4 Weekly Testing cci08 0cs ctachinens maia a eth te edna ade 4 Manually zips eame en Seat EEA eidnd E Zabaei ener Sask Nl 4 Remote Control 2 iscdseses axa seis Stade a ae Breeden ede a 4 Regular MaintOnanGe rag etuun dosenn innn eos aka a eae a 4 Replacing the Battery ics od scetok creceaet ald coke apatie Adve dog a Baad 4 What You Need To Know About CO ccc eee 5 Whatis CO od ote p aao delete ae aa lee a a awe renee 5 Symptoms OF CO POISONING as satri esa cd evaw de eka wee ea ea 5 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm 02000e eee eee 5 Potential Sources of CO in the Home 0 eee ee eee 5 How Can Protect My Family cccecscnecneoevecwayeadennand 5 Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL2034 00 c cece eee eee 5 6 Frequently Asked Questions 0 0c eee eee eee eee 6 General Limitations Of CO Alarms 0 0 e eee eee eel 6 Limited Warranty iiiiiisiiciiseccceieicie idee de ee ee ae a eeaa eee aed 6 All Rights Reserved 2004 BRK Brands Inc BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 e www firstalert com INTRODUCTION BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT
29. um replacement batteries listed The unit may not operate properly with other batteries Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge To Replace The Battery 1 Open the battery compartment 2 Use the thumb guide to remove the old battery 3 Insert the new battery making sure it snaps completely into the battery terminals and cannot be shaken loose 4 Close the battery compartment then test the battery back up by pressing the Test Silence Scroll button 5 Plug the CO Alarm back into the outlet 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 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 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 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
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