First Alert FCD2NP Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual
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1. 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 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 concen trations under 30 ppm For additional information 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 contin uous 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 lev2. 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 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
3. The horn may chirp 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 During testing the POWER ALARM light will flash rapidly This is normal PREPARE YOUR ALARM LABELS Find the pair of self adhesive labels included with 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 cor poration 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 IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can kill you In other words when your CO Alarm sounds you must not ignore it IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS 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 he
4. if CO is detected PRE ALARM LEVELS IF YOU SILENCE THE ALARM HORN Silent HORN Silent for about POWER ALARM LIGHT 4 miques On continuously POWER ALARM LIGHT Flashes rapidly ALARM LEVELS OF CO ARE i z Note After 4 minutes if CO DETECTED levels drop below alarm lev HORN Sounds loudly 4 els the unit will remain silent beeps pause 4 beeps and return to normal opera pause tion This sequence repeats for as lf CO presence still indicates long as the unit is in alarm a potentially dangerous situa tion the horn will sound POWER ALARM LIGHT again Flashes rapidly IF THE CO LEVELS RETURN TO NORMAL HORN Silent POWER ALARM LIGHT Shines continuously 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 BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM KITCHEN GARAGE LIVING ROOM HALL S f amp ff BASEMENT O D 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 separ
5. 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 dis cussed 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 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 CO Alarm sounds However people with cardiac or respiratory prob lems infants unborn babies pregnant mothers o
6. MITED WARRANTY 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 com ponent 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
7. T 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 CO levels are measured in parts per million ppm of CO over time in minutes UL2034 Required Alarm Points e Ifthe 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 Ifthe 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 Standards Underwriters Laboratories Inc Single and Multiple Station carbon monoxide alarms UL2034 According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL2034 Section 1 1 2 Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sources such as
8. USER S MANUAL 120V PLUG IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE 120V AC 60 Hz 0 09A Printed in Mexico M08 0085 001 S 07 04 Model FCD2NP 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 INGPOGUCHION ss cecasewiwneds tanqcies ar kwamaawcele 1 Basic Safety Information 00 20 085 1 How Your CO Alarm Works 00 20 eee 1 Understanding Your CO Alarm 0 00 2 INSTANALON cien c sc k c esc awe sanane aa 2 Where to Install CO Alarms 200 005 2 Where CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed 2 How to Install Your CO Alarm 0 055 2 If Your CO Alarm Sounds 00sec eee eee 3 If the Alarm Signal Sounds 0 055 3 Using the Silence Feature 00 0008 3 Testing and Maintenance 00 00ee eee eee eee 3 Weekly Testing sra ic ence a wad due aeadyn dle alennea 3 Regular Maintenance 00 0 eee eee 3 What You Need To Know About CO 5 3 4 What is GO crus sce eee rae or gainian wei aot 48 3 Symptoms of CO Poisoning oss ercria viisi ones 3 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm 3 Potential Sources Of CO In The Home 4 How Can Protect My Famil
9. ad 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 IF IN ALARM EVERYONE ALARM MOVE TO FRESH AIR MOVE TO FRESH AIR If you hear the alarm horn and the red light is flashing move everyone to a source of fresh air POWER ALARM DO NOT unplug the CO Alarm AWARNING Alarms have various limitations See General Limitations of CO Alarms for details USING THE SILENCE FEATURE The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm s alarm horn while you correct the p
10. ate 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 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 AWARNING This unit should receive continuous electrical 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 CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED DO NOT LOCATE THIS CO ALARM e In garages kitchens furnace rooms or in any extremely dusty dirty or greasy areas e Closer than 15 feet 4 6 meters from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source or fuel burning appliances like a water heater e Within 5 feet 1 5 meters of any cooking appliance e In extremely humid areas This Alarm should be at least 10 feet 3 meters from a bath or shower sauna humidifier vaporizer dish washer laundry room utility room or other source of high humidity e In areas where temperature is colder than 40 F 4 C or hotter tha
11. 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 85dB minimum at 10 feet 3 meters GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS This CO Alarm is intended for residential use It is not intended for use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA requirements for carbon monoxide detectors must be met CO alarms may not waken all individuals If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the CO alarm or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations make sure that someone is assign
12. 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 limit ed 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 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 For your records please record Date Purchased Where Purchased First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust Printed in Mexico M08 0085 001 S 07 04
13. e 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 sens es CO that may be escaping unnoticed from malfunctioning furnaces appliances or other sources Early warning of fire requires the installation of smoke alarms CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance Though these CO Alarms warn against increasing CO levels BRK Brands Inc does not warrant or imply in any way that they will protect lives from CO poisoning Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives CO Alarms have a limited life Although the CO Alarm and all of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable as possible any of these parts could fail at any time Therefore you must test your CO Alarm weekly CO Alarms are not foolproof Like all other electronic devices CO Alarms have limitations They can only detect CO that reaches
14. ed 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 Plug into an unswitched 120V AC outlet 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 invert ers 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 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 th
15. els 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 perma nently installed sensor an indicator light and an 85dB alarm horn It also has a Silence Feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn MALFUNCTION WARNING This unit performs self diagnostic tests approximately every second If the Alarm malfunctions it should be replaced immediately THE COVER OF YOUR CO ALARM 1 Test Silence Button 2 POWER ALARM Light Red Air Vents Alarm Horn 85dB audible alarm for test alarm and unit malfunction warning anton MovoDe ARH 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM What you see and hear during installation WHEN YOU FIRST PLUG IN WHEN YOU TEST THE CO THE CO ALARM ALARM HORN May chirp briefly HORN Sounds loudly 4 POWER ALARM LIGHT ee Pause 4 Beeps Shines continuously UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS Peco aN MIGHT AC POWER HORN Silent POWER ALARM LIGHT Shines continuously What you see and hear under different conditions WHEN THE ELECTRICITY IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT COMES BACK ON AFTER A OPERATING PROPERLY POWER FAILURE HORN Three rapid chirps HORN May chirp briefly every minute POWER ALARM LIGHT POWER ALARM LIGHT Shines continuously Flashes three times in sync with the horn What you see and hear
16. hen 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 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 appli ances 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
17. n 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 e 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 individ ual family living units e This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete detection systems in places which house many people like hotels or dormitories unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit e DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses industrial or com mercial 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 1 Plug the unit into a standard UNSWITCHED 120V AC outlet The unit should be located where it can wake you if it alarms at night 2 Make sure the POWER ALARM light shines continuously when you plug it in
18. r 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 difficult to locate the source of CO BRK Brands Inc shall not be obli gated 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 exchang er blocked or clogged chimney opening Improper use of appliance device operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in an enclosed area like a garage or screened porch Transient CO Problems transient or on again off again CO problems can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances The following conditions can result in transient CO situations
19. roblem it will not correct a CO prob lem While the Alarm is silenced it will continue to monitor the air for co When CO reaches alarm levels 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 Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes NOTE After 4 minute Silence cycle the CO Alarm re evaluates present CO levels and responds accordingly If CO levels remain potentially danger ous or start rising higher the horn will start sounding again AWARNING The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not cor rect 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 unplug your CO Alarm to silence the horn Use the silence feature Unplugging the CO Alarm removes your protection TESTING AND MAINTENANCE WEEKLY TESTING Press the Test Silence button on the Alarm cover until alarm sounds During testing you will hear a loud alarm sequence 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause AWARNING e Ifthe 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 w
20. rust and corrosion cracks or separations These conditions can prevent proper air movement and cause backdrafting Never cap or cover a chimney in any way that would block air flow e Test and maintain all fuel burning equipment annually Many local gas or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for a nominal fee e Make regular visual inspections of all fuel burning appliances Check appliances for excessive rust and scaling Also check the flame on the burner and pilot lights The flame should be blue A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present Keep the blower door on the furnace closed Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel burning appliances Make sure appliances are vented to the outside Do not grill or barbecue indoors or in garages or on screen porches e Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources Check the draft hood on an operating furnace for a backdraft Look for cracks on furnace heat exchangers e Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall e Keep windows and doors open slightly If you suspect that CO is escaping into your home open a window or a door Opening windows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels In addition familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials Read this manual in its entirety and make sure you understand what to do if your CO Alarm sounds UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC UL2034 WHA
21. 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 PROBLEM Red light is OFF Unit will not alarm when you press the Test Silence button Three rapid chirps every minute Red light TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE THIS MEANS CO Alarms may not be plugged all the way in or is not receiving power Malfunction CO Alarm needs to be replaced YOU SHOULD Gently push unit all the way into outlet Make sure it is not plugged into an outlet controlled by a switch Make sure unit is plugged in securely FLASHES CO Alarms 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 CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you press the Test Silence button CO levels are still potentially dangerous CO Alarm sounds 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 CO Alarms Relocate your Alarm If frequent alarms continue have home rechecked for potential CO problems 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 LI
22. y 45 4 Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL2034 4 General Limitations Of CO Alarms 05 4 Troubleshooting Guide 0 c eee eee ees 5 Limited Warranty 00 ccc ee 5 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 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 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 Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch e NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms
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