INTRODUCTION BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION USER'S MANUAL 120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE · 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 or RV 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. 120V AC 60 Hz, 0.09A Printed in Mexico M08-0085-001 S 07/04 Model FCD2NP ~, · 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. 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. 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. 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. · 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 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Understanding Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . .3 Potential Sources Of CO In The Home . . . . . . . . . . . .4 How Can I Protect My Family? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 General Limitations Of CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 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.firstalert.com HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS GENERAL INFORMATION 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, 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 2 2 Test/Silence Button POWER/ALARM Light (Red) Air Vents Alarm Horn: 85dB audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit malfunction warning. 3 4 1 4 3 1 UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM What you see and hear during installation WHEN YOU FIRST PLUG-IN THE CO ALARM: HORN: May chirp briefly POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS (AC POWER): HORN: Silent POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously What you see and hear under different conditions: WHEN THE ELECTRICITY COMES BACK ON AFTER A POWER FAILURE: HORN: May chirp briefly POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously. IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY: HORN: Three rapid chirps every minute POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes three times in sync with the horn. WHEN YOU TEST THE CO ALARM: HORN: Sounds loudly - 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes rapidly 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 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 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. In outlets covered by curtains or other obstruction. 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. · · · · · What you see and hear if CO is detected: PRE-ALARM LEVELS: HORN: Silent 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* POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes rapidly IF YOU SILENCE THE ALARM: HORN: Silent for about 4 minutes POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes rapidly Note: After 4 minutes, if CO levels drop below alarm levels, the unit will remain silent and return to normal operation. If CO presence still indicates a potentially dangerous situation, the horn will sound again. IF THE CO LEVELS RETURN TO NORMAL: HORN: Silent POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines continuously · · HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM 1. 2. 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. Make sure the POWER/ALARM light shines continuously when you plug it in. The horn may "chirp" during power up, or when power is restored after an outage. 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. 3. 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. PREPARE YOUR ALARM LABELS 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 KITCHEN LIVING ROOM HALL GARAGE BASEMENT REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS 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. 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. · 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. 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! REGULAR MAINTENANCE To keep the CO Alarm working properly: · · Test it every week as described in "Weekly Testing." 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. IF THE ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS: 1. 2. Operate the Test/Silence button. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the number of your local emergency service here: _____________________________________________________________ 3. Immediately move to fresh air--outdoors or by an open door or window. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not re-enter the premises, or move away from the open door or window until the emergency services responder has arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition. After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this 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' instruc ...