USER'S MANUAL COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARM WITH VOICE & LOCATION AND REMOTE CONTROL TEST/SILENCE Features: · Separate sensors to detect smoke and CO; the two alarm systems work independently · Voice with programmable location · Separate audible and visual signals to indicate alarm levels of smoke or CO · Remote infrared Test/Silence and programming · Powered by two "AA" batteries · Side access drawer for easy battery replacement IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE. This user's manual contains important information about your Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm's operation. If you are installing this Alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual--or a copy of it--with the end user. Printed in Mexico M08-0048-003 Q 07/04 Model SCO7 INTRODUCTION FIRE SAFETY TIPS Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don't overload electrical circuits; 5) Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debrisfree; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials; 8) Don't let rubbish accumulate. Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked. 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 Smoke/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use. · This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two separate alarms. The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other gas. It will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. The Smoke Alarm will only indicate the presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The Smoke Alarm is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames. · This Smoke/CO Alarm cannot operate without working batteries. Removing the batteries for any reason, or failing to replace the batteries at the end of their service life, removes your protection. · NEVER ignore any alarm. See "If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds" for more information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond can result in injury or death. · The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will not correct a problem. See "Using the Silence Features" for details. Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death. · Test this Smoke/CO Alarm once a week. If the Alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the Alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem. · 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Step By Step Guide to Programming This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 What You Will See and Hear With This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Where to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Where This Alarm Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 How to Install This Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 What To Do First­Identify The Type Of Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 If the Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 How Can I Protect My Family From CO Poisoning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Regulatory Information For Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Regulatory Information for CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 General Limitations Of Smoke/CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 All Rights Reserved. © 2004 BRK Brands, Inc. BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122 Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 · www.firstalert.com All First Alert® Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires. Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen. Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding. For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home. STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING THIS ALARM For First Time and When Changing Batteries Action: 1. Insert batteries (2, AA batteries). Alarm Will Say: "Welcome, First Alert Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm." "No location programmed" if first time or "[Location, example: "Kitchen"] location programmed" when changing batteries. "To select location, press and hold test button now." "To save location, press and hold test button after location is heard." Alarm will speak list of locations (see below). 2. Press & Hold Test Button, or use your IR remote control's channel or volume button, if you would like to program the location or change the location of the Alarm. Release button after Alarm responds. 3. After you hear the location of where you are placing the Alarm, Press & Hold the Test Button or use your IR remote control's channel or volume button. "[Location, example: "Kitchen"] location saved." If no location is chosen: "No location saved." Your Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice. Available locations: Basement Hallway Office Child's Bedroom Kitchen Utility Room Dining Room Living Room Family Room Master Bedroom Guest Bedroom No Location 1 WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM Under Normal Operations Voice: Silent Horn: Silent Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Green once a minute CO LED: Off Recommended Placement SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS KEY: SMOKE ALARMS SMOKE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE CO ALARMS BOTH, OR COMBINATION SMOKE/CO ALARMS Suggested locations are based on NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72 for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always refer to national and local codes before beginning any installation. When You Test the Alarm Voice: "Testing." "Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example: "Kitchen"]. Evacuate." Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red CO LED: Off followed by Voice: "Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example: "Kitchen"]. Evacuate." Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice Power/Smoke LED: Off CO LED: Flashes Red If Battery Becomes Low or is Missing Voice: "Replace battery in [Location, example "Kitchen"]." Repeated every 5 hours Horn: chirps once a minute Power/Smoke LED: Flashes approximately once a minute CO LED: Off If Alarm is Not Operating Properly Voice: "Detector error in [Location, example "Kitchen"], please see manual." Repeated every 5 hours Horn: Three rapid chirps every minute Power/Smoke LED: Flashes approximately once a minute CO LED: Off Alarm Levels of CO are Detected Voice: "Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example: "Kitchen"]. Evacuate." "____ ppm." Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice* Power/Smoke LED: Off CO LED: Flashes Red *NOTE: If unit goes into CO alarm, the regular 4 beeps-brief pause cycle will repeat for four minutes. After four minutes, the pause will increase to one minute. Smoke is Detected Voice: "Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example: "Kitchen"]. Evacuate." Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red CO LED: Off Smoke Alarm is Silenced CO Alarm is Silenced Voice: "Horn silenced. Detector Voice: "Horn silenced. Detector active." active." Horn: Off Horn: Off Power/Smoke LED: Off Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red CO LED: Flashes Red CO LED: Off In new construction AC and AC/DC smoke alarms MUST be interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations. When installing on the wall, the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line. · When installing on the ceiling, place the alarm as close to the center as possible. · In either case, install at least 4 inches (102 mm) from where the wall and ceiling meet. See "Avoiding Dead Air Spaces" for more information. NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could keep carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the Alarm. Installing Smoke/CO Alarms in Mobile Homes For minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only. · WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED Do NOT locate this Smoke/CO Alarm: · In a location where it could be easily triggered when using your remote to operate your TV, VCR, etc. · In garages, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished attics. Avoid extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas. · Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot (6 meter) distance is not possible ­ in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example ­ it is recommended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The placement recommendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a re ...