Continued · USER'S MANUAL BATTERY OPERATED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. For additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician. HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS GENERAL INFORMATION · This Co Alarm does not operate without a working battery. Removing the battery, or failure to replace it at the end of its service life, removes your protection. Printed in Mexico M08-0013-001 P 07/04 Models CO3000BN, FCD3N A CO Alarm measures the CO levels in the air. It will alarm if CO levels rise quickly (if the heat exchanger on your furnace breaks, for example), or if CO is consistently present (a slow CO leak on a fuel-burning appliance). This carbon monoxide alarm features a permanently installed sensor, three colored indicator lights, and an 85dB alarm horn. It also has a silence feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn. 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. THE COVER OF YOUR CO ALARM TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 What the Lights and Alarm Tones Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Where to Install CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Where CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 How to Install Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 If the Alarm Signal Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Using the Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Testing and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 How Can I Protect My Family? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 General Limitations Of CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 All Rights Reserved. © 2004 BRK Brands, Inc. BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122 Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 www.brkelectronics.com · www.firstalert.com 1 2 3 Test/Silence Button BATTERY Light (Green) SERVICE Light (Yellow) 4 5 ALARM Light (Red) (Behind Cover) Alarm Horn: 85dB audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit malfunction warning. WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM TONES MEAN WELCOME CHIRP CO ALARM REQUIRES SERVICE Horn chirps and battery light blinks green once when battery is first connected. The SERVICE light flashes YELLOW and the horn sounds 3 quick "chirps" every 30 seconds. CO Alarm needs to be replaced. CO ALARM IS IN ALARM INTRODUCTION BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION · · · Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items. 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. This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. It is NOT designed for marine use. This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. 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. 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. 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. ALARM RECEIVING BATTERY POWER BATTERY light flashes GREEN every 30 seconds. Horn is silent. Sensor has detected enough CO to trigger an alarm. ALARM light flashes RED rapidly and horn sounds loudly. See "If Your CO Alarm Sounds" for details. "ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR" During an alarm, move everyone to a source of fresh air. DO NOT move the CO Alarm! · LOW BATTERY WARNING · · · The BATTERY light continues to flash GREEN and the horn "chirps" every 30 seconds. This warning should last for up to 30 days, but you should replace the battery as soon as possible. 1 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. HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM Read "Where To Install Your CO Alarm" before starting. This CO Alarm can be used on a tabletop or mounted on the wall. For tabletop use, choose a table no taller than 36" (92 cm); a fall from a high table could damage the CO Alarm's sensitive components. Before you start installation, find the pair of self-adhesive labels included with this CO Alarm. On each label write in the phone number of your emergency responder (like 911) and a qualified appliance technician. Place one label near the CO Alarm, and the other label in the "fresh air" location you plan to go if the alarm sounds. NOTE: A qualified appliance technician is defined as "a person, firm, corporation, or company that either in person or through a representative, is engaged in and responsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, combustion appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment." BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM INSTALLING THE 9V BATTERY KITCHEN LIVING ROOM HALL GARAGE BASEMENT 1. Slide the mounting bracket/battery door off the back of the CO Alarm. REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS 2. Attach the 9V battery (included) to the battery connector inside the battery compartment. Make sure the battery snaps in securely, and cannot be shaken loose. 3. Place the battery and connector back inside the battery compartment. In a Single-level Home: · Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area. · For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source. For your safety, the CO Alarm will not close until a 9V battery is installed. In a Multi-level Home: · 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. For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source. FOR TABLETOP USE 1. Close the battery compartment by sliding the mounting bracket/battery door back onto the back of the CO Alarm. 2. Test the CO Alarm as described below. 3. Set the CO Alarm in plain view on a table where it will not be blocked by any obstructions.Table height should not exceed 36" (92 cm).Put the CO Alarm where children and pets cannot reach it. · In a Mobile Home: · Install CO Alarms on inside walls ONLY. Uninsulated outside walls and roofs of mobile homes often transfer heat and cold from outdoors. WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED DO NOT LOCATE THIS CO ALARM: · · · · In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas. Closer than 20 (6 meters) feet from a furnace or other fuel burning heat source, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater. Within 5 (1.5 meters) feet 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 unconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages. In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners, fresh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors. In direct sunlight. TO TEST THIS CO ALARM: Push and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover until you hear a "chirp." The "chirp" marks the start of the self-test sequence. · · First, the yellow and green lights will flash briefly--this is normal. Next, the alarm horn will sound: 4 beeps, a pause, then 4 beeps. The red light will flash quickly. The alarm sequence should last 5-6 seconds. If it does not alarm, make sure a fresh battery is correctly installed, and test it again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately. TO MOUNT ON THE WALL Tools you will need: pencil, drill with 3/16" or 5mm drill bit, flathead screwdriver, hammer. 1. Choose a location on the wall. Do not install the Alarm closer than 4" from where the wall meets the ceiling. 2. Hold the mounting bracket against the wall, and make a mark inside each keyhole where you will drill your mounting hole. 3. Use a 3/16" drill bit to drill through the marks you made for the mounting holes. 4. Insert the plastic screw anchors into the mounting holes until they are flush with the wall. If necessary, tap them gently with a hammer. 5. Line up the mounting bracket up with the screw anchors, and screw the bracket onto the wall. 6. Slide the CO Alarm onto the mounting bracket until you feel it click into place. 7. Test the CO Alarm as described in "To Test this CO Alarm." · · · 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. 2 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! TESTING & MAINTENANCE WEEKLY TESTING · Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced immedia ...