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USERS MANUAL
WIRELESS INTERCONNECT TALKING
COMBINATIONSMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE
ALARM WITH PROGRAMMABLE LOCATION
Features:
Separate sensors to detect
smoke and CO; the two
alarm sensors work
independently
Voice with programmable
location
Separate audible and visual
signals to indicate alarm
levels of smoke or CO
Wireless interconnect
Powered by two AA
batteries
Side access drawer for
easy battery replacement
Printed in Mexico
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UL STD 217
and
UL STD 2034
Model
SCO500
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing First Alert for your Smoke and Carbon
Monoxide Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke &
Carbon Monoxide Alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a
smoke and/or Carbon Monoxide danger. Key features include:
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Combination Alarm. One alarm protects
against two deadly household threats.
WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Enabled. Alarm automatically
communicates with other WIRELESS INTERCONNECT enabled alarms
when installed.
Exclusive Voice Warning with Location will tell you the preprogrammed
MANUALup to
location of the initiating unit and dangerUSERS
detected. Programmable
11 locations (ex. basement). When alarms sounds, if programmed for
basement it will say Warning, evacuate, smoke in basement along with
WIRELESS
INTERCONNECT
TALKING
all other installed
WIRELESS
INTERCONNECT Voice
alarms.
COMBINATIONSMOKE/CARBON
Spread
Spectrum Horn Tone. Lower and varyingMONOXIDE
horn frequency
makesALARM
it easier for
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with normal age related LOCATION
hearing loss to hear
WITH
horn. Sweeps through the 2200 3400 Hz range.
Features:
RF
Interconnect. Reliable and secure radio frequency communication
between
alarms.
915 MHz
frequency with 65,000 security codes and 3
Separate
sensors
to detect
channel
frequency
hopping.
smoke
and CO;
the two
alarm
sensors
work
Single
Button
Test/Silence
eliminates confusion. Depending on what
modeindependently
the alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions
such
as testing
the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm when
Voice
with programmable
in silence
and clearing the Latching features.
location
Two
Silence Features.
Temporarily
silence low battery chirp for up to
Separate
audible and
visual
eightsignals
hours before
replacing
to indicate
alarmlow battery or silence an unwanted alarm
for several
levels minutes.
of smoke or CO
Wireless
Two
Latchinginterconnect
Features. Alarm Latch: Easily identifies initiating alarm
even
after alarm
Powered
bycondition
two AA has subsided. Low Battery Latch: Identifies
whichbatteries
unit is in low battery condition.
Perfect
a gasketless base for easy installation
SideMount
accessSystem
drawer includes
for
and aeasy
mounting
that keeps the alarm secure over a wide
batterybracket
replacement
rotation range to allow for perfect alignment.
CONFORMS TO
End
of Life
Signal. Provides audible confirmation
alarm
needsModel
to be
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217
Printed
in Mexico
replaced.
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and
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UL STD 2034
Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc.
3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
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INTRODUCTION
All First
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fires, which consume combustible
against
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threats.
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
WIRELESS
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paper burning
in a wastebasket,
or a grease
fireautomatically
in the kitchen.
communicates with other WIRELESS INTERCONNECT enabled alarms
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sensitive than ionization
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technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced
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cigarettes
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or bedding.
basement it will say Warning, evacuate, smoke in basement along with
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other
installedprotection,
WIRELESS use
INTERCONNECT
alarms.
each level and in every bedroom of your home.
Spread Spectrum Horn Tone. Lower and varying horn frequency
makes it easier for elderly with normal age related hearing loss to hear
horn. Sweeps through the 2200 3400 Hz range.
WIRELESS
OPERATION
RF
Interconnect. Reliable
and secure radio frequency communication
between
915 INTERCONNECT
MHz frequency with
65,000issecurity
and 3
First Alert alarms.
WIRELESS
Technology
the easy,codes
cost-effective
channel
frequency
way to provide
yourhopping.
family with whole-home safety. All WIRELESS
IMPORTANT! PLEASE
READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
WIRELESS
OPERATION
This
users
manual INTERCONNECT
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information
your
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operation.
If you are
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family
with whole-home
WIRELESS
installing
this
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for
use
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must
leave
this
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wires
copy of itwith
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one
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INTERCONNECT
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home.
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as 2)
the
number
of floors,
number/
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flammable
materials
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rooms,
furniture
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used containers;
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in Examples
good condition
and
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the Alarms.
include:
suspended
ceilings,
electrical circuits;
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stoves, barbecue
grills,and
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ductwork,
large metallic
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metal studs.
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of WIRELESS
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they operate
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alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every
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the kitchen.
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INTERCONNECT Alarms are not to be used
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outdoors or to transmit between buildings. The Alarms will
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Your First Alert WIRELESS INTERCONNECT Smoke/CO Alarm will
automatically communicate both potential fires and carbon monoxide
presence
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all other First
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separate alarms. The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire
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on how to respond to an alarm.
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The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will
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NOTE:
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3 need
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information
on carbon
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condition
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contact
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physician.
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repeat steps 1 through 3.
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WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
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from the wall/ceiling
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close
to the center
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as possible.
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least
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frequency of unwanted alarms.
3 and Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
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hall near
every
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this
Smoke/CO
sleeping areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet
(12
In garages,
furnace
rooms,
crawl
spaces
meters) long, install a unit at each
end.and unfinished attics.
Avoid extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles
Inside
every something
bedroom, especially
if people
sleep
with poorly
the door
partly
form when
burns. Areas
to avoid
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ventilated
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completely
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garages,
and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet
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of combustion
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heater, of
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the bottom
the basement
stairs. In areas where a 20-foot
(6
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in
modular,
mobile,
smaller
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halls,orand
homes,areas,
for example
it is recommended
the
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storage
where temperatures
normally
remain
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40 F
placed
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placed directly next
to a fuel-burning
source.
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SUGGESTED
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ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS
Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. In air streams
KEY:the smoke
near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into
SMOKE ALARMS
sensor and cause unwanted alarms.
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least
10 feet
ALARMS
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laundry room, utility room, or other source of high SMOKE/CO
humidity.
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In direct sunlight.
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NFPA
recommendations
(NFPAair
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may prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.
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F (4.4
C) or
beginning
any hotter
installation.
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spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings,
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porches, and
garages.
be interconnected
to meet
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into
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to
the
locking pin.
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by
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screwdriver
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and
the Alarm counterclockwise
(left)
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services, fire department
or 911. Write down at
turning
the of
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(left)
at
the
same
time.
the
number
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local emergency service
here:
the same time.
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3.
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you
attach
the
Alarm
to
the
mounting
the locking
pins
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to lockbracket,
the battery
compartment,
or lock the Smoke/CO
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Features attachment before you begin installation.
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premises have been aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its
1. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the vertical
normal
condition. ALARM SOUNDS, Continued...
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RESPONDING
TO AN ALARM
24-hour
period,
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warning
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of a If
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equipment
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any
combustion
equipment
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of a potentially
dangerous
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requires
yourthe
immediate
attention.
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anythat
alarm.
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not
inspected
by
the technician,
and
consult
the manufacturers
immediate
attention.
any alarm.
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alarm
may
result
in NEVER
injury orignore
death.
instructions,
or
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the
manufacturers
directly,
for
more
alarm
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information
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a battery operated
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this equipment.
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that
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THE
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remove
the
batteries
from
battery
operated
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to stop
an
unwanted
alarm
(caused
by cooking
smoke,
vehicles
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and have
not,a been
operating
in an
attached
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to
stop
an
unwanted
alarm
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by
cooking
smoke,
etc.).
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batteries
disables
the
alarm
so
it
cannot
sense
garage
or
adjacent
5. Line the mountingALARM-MOVE
bracket up over the
plastic
screw
anchors.
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batteries
disables
the of
alarm
so it
cannot
sense
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and removes
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protection.
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down
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number
a qualified
appliance
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the CObracket
alarm horn
and
the or
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flashing,
smoke,
and
removes
your
protection.
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open
a
window
6. Screw
mounting
to
the
ceiling
wall
or fan the
smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset
If you hear the
CO alarm
horntoand
the COofred
light
technician
here:
move
everyone
a source
fresh
air.is flashing,
orautomatically.
fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset
mounting slots
using
the two to
screws
provided.
move
everyone
a source
of fresh air.
DO NOT remove
the batteries!
automatically.
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DO NOT
remove
batteries!
7. Attach the Smoke/CO
Alarm
to the the
mounting
bracket. Line up the
If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
guides on the alarms base with the guides
on the mounting bracket. When guides
AFTER
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WHAT
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WHAT
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presence
carbon
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panic; responders
stay calm. Follow
family escape
plan.and
monoxide
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which
can
kill
you. Inthe
other
words, of
when
your CO
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until
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snaps
into
place.
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panic;
stay in
calm.
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escape
plan. what
your CO
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remains
its normal
can check
monoxide
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which
can
kill
you.
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other
words,
when
your
CO
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Get
out
of
the
house
as
quickly
as
possible.
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stop to get
the highest
carbon
monoxide
sensed
was:
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sounds,
ignore it!
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is snapped
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quickly
as possible.
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bracket,SOUNDS:
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to adjust
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with
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door is
cool,
slowly.
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open
hot door.
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a
door
is
cool,
open
it
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hot
door.
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doors
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& Hold
Test Button
windows
closed, unless you
must highest
escape carbon
throughmonoxide
them.
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To
clear
and
windows
closed,
unless
you
must
escape
through
them.
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emergency
fire department
or 911. Write down
theyour
number
of your services,
local emergency
service here:
level,a press
and hold test
button
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cloth (preferably
damp).
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for details.
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number of
your local
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nose
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persons
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possible
from
outside.
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then your name.
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your
name.
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and your
CO Alarmhas
remains
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inside
a burning building
for nothing.
any reason.
premises
have been aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its
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Contact
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following
steps
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if your
CO
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within a
24-hour
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repeat
1-3
and
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a qualified appliance
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and call
a qualified
appliance
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to investigate
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alarm may result in injury or death.
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Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke,
etc.). Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense
smoke, and removes your protection. Instead open a window
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pressing the Test/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging
that the End of Life silence feature has been activated.
After approximately 2 days, the End of Life chirp will resume.
LATCHING FEATURES
WEEKLY TESTING
NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You
might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your
home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the units
operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent
damage and voids your warranty.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
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Choosing a replacement battery:
Your Smoke/CO Alarm requires two standard AA batteries. The following
batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell MN1500. These
batteries are available at many local retail stores.
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REGULAR
MAINTENANCE,
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WEEKLY
TESTING
Choosing
a replacement
battery:
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batteries
acceptable
replacements:
Duracell
MN1500.
NEVER
use anas
open
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kind to
test thisThese
unit. You
are
batteries might
are available
at many
local or
retail
accidentally
damage
set stores.
fire to the unit or to your
home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the units
operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
Always
use the
batteries
specified
thiscause
Users
Manual.
NEVER
useexact
vehicle
exhaust!
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may
permanent
DO NOT
use rechargeable
batteries.
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damage
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warranty.
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when
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of close
or recycle
properly,
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testing,
step
away
when
horn
starts
sounding.
any local regulations. Consult your local waste management
authority or recycling organization to find an electronics
facility
in your
DO NOT
DISPOSE
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Itrecycling
is important
to test
this area.
unit every
week
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sure
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IN FIRE. Using
BATTERIES
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OR LEAK.
properly.
the test
button
is the recommended
way to test this
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(typically
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your physician,
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202-625-3333
as serious
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testing, you
will see injury
and hear
following sequence:
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pause,
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will say Warning,
evacuate
Actual battery
service
life depends
the Smoke/CO
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environment
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specified above
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will
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are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the
manufacturers
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replace
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theIfceiling
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test
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unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
1. and
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theagain.
battery
compartment.
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diagram and remove each battery.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure
This
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been designed
to battery
be as maintenance-free as possible, but
theyunit
snap
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into the
there
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things
you must do to keep it working properly.
compartment.
terminals
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the ends
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batteries
with the
on Test
it at least
a week.
terminals on the unit.
Clean the Smoke/CO Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
4. Close
the battery
compartment,
and
outside
of the Smoke/CO
Alarm
using your household vacuums soft
then
test attachment.
the unit by pressing
brush
A can ofthe
clean compressed air (sold at computer
Test/Silence
button.stores) may also be used. Follow manufacturer
or office supply
instructions for use. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. Never use water,
cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.
7
If the Smoke/CO Alarm becomes
contaminated by excessive dirt,
dust YOU
and/or grime,
andTO
cannot
be cleaned
to avoid unwanted
WHAT
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KNOW
ABOUT
CO
alarms, replace the unit immediately.
WHAT
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Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See Where
CO is This
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Choosingtypically
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appliances
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Smoke/CO
Alarm
requires
standard
batteries.
The following
These
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coal, two
charcoal,
oil, AA
natural
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batteriesand
are propane.
acceptable as replacements: Duracell MN1500. These
kerosene,
batteries are available at many local retail stores.
Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly
maintained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise
quickly.
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danger
that homes
are more
energy
efficient.
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batteries
specified
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homes
with
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DO NOT
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prior to battery installation. Install
batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
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SYMPTOMS
OF CO POISONING
any local regulations.
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symptomsorare
related to
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and
be
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fast is
Keep
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out of reach
of children.
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a certain minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally
manufacturers
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sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy
immediately
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adults.
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cases
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when
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they snap completely into the battery
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the source
of CO afterand
an alarm. These are a few of
4. Close
the battery
compartment,
the factors
that the
canunit
make
difficult the
to locate sources of CO:
then test
by itpressing
button. before the investigator arrives.
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Thewhen
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outdoor
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as:
even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!
Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds.
Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods
between THE
cycles).
FINDING
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the use
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difficult
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the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO:
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House
well
limited
fresh
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Problem
caused by vibrating
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pipe connections
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REGULATORY
INFORMATION
FOR SMOKE ALARMS
AGENCY
PLACEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDED
NFPA
72 Chapter 29 LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
Installing
Smoke Alarms
in Single-Family
For
your information,
the National
Fire AlarmResidences
and Signaling Code,
NFPA
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as follows:
The72,
National
Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one
Smoke
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every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every
29.5.1*
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other governing
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for
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a specific
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additional
coverage,
it is recommended
that you install a
smoke
alarms
shall
be
installed
as
follows:
Smoke Alarm in all rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and
(1)*In
all sleeping
rooms
and guest rooms
basements,
where
temperatures
normally remain between 40 F (4.4
and 100
F (37.8
C). Make
sure no
or other
obstruction
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Outside
of each
separate
dwelling
unitdoor
sleeping
area,
within 21 could
ft
keep
smoke
from
reaching
the Smoke
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door
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room,Alarms.
with the distance measured
alongspecifically,
a path of travel
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install Smoke Alarms:
every
level
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basements
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every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small
facility),
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especially
if peoplecrawl
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basements
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or completely
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near every
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sleeping areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet
(6) In the
living
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of
a
residential
long (12 meters), install a unit atboard
each and
end.care occupancy
(small facility)
At the top of the first-to-second floor
stairway,
and at the bottom of
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with permission
from NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and
the basement
stairway.
Signaling Code Copyright 2010 National Fire Protection Association,
Quincy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is not the complete and
Specific
requirements
for Smoke
Alarm installation
vary from
state to
official
position
of the National
Fire Protection
Association,
on the
state andsubject
from region
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Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire
detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows:
A Smoke Alarm installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity,
but outside bedrooms), and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms,
dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace
rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached
garages.
WIRELESS INTERCONNECT
ENABLED ALARMS
RECOMMENDED
LOCATIONS
SMOKE
ALARMS
Underwriters Laboratories
Inc. FOR
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every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every
bedroom.
new construction,
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new construction or in different areas of the home.
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SPECIAL
COMPLIANCE
CONSIDERATIONS
Early warning
detection is best achieved
by the installation of fire
equipment
in all rooms
areas of the condominiums,
household as follows:
Thisdetection
Smoke Alarm
is suitable
for useand
in apartments,
A
Smoke
Alarm
installed
in
each
separate
sleeping
area (in the
vicinity,
townhouses, hospitals, day care facilities, health
care facilities,
boarding
but outside
bedrooms),
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Smoke Alarms
in the
living
rooms,
houses,
group homes
and and
dormitories
a primary
fire
detection
dining
rooms,exists
bedrooms,
kitchens,
hallways,
finished attics,
furnace
system
already
to meet
fire detection
requirements
in common
rooms,
closets, hallways,
utility andor
storage
rooms,
basements,
and
attached
areas
like lobbies,
porches.
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this Smoke
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in
garages.
common
areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or
meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
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ABOUT
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detection
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LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., (BRK) the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of seven 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 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.
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BRK Brands, Inc., (BRK) the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of seven 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 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 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 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, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM CST, Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST, Saturday & Sunday. To assist us in serving you, please
have the model number and date of purchase available when calling. For more information and updates, please visit www.firstalert.com.
For Warranty Service return to: BRK Brands, Inc., 1301 Joe Battle, El Paso, TX 79936
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.
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