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REGULAR MAINTENANCE This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but ther e
are a few simple things you must do to keep it working pr operly:
• T est it at least once a week.
• Clean the Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the outside of the
Alarm using your household vacuum’ s soft brush attachment. T est the
Alarm. Never use water , cleaners or solvents since they may damage the
unit.
• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Wher e This
Alarm Should Not Be Installed” for details.
• When the battery back-up becomes weak, the Alarm will “chirp” about
once a minute (the low battery warning). Y ou should replace the battery
immediately to continue your protection. This Alarm must have AC or
battery power to operate. If AC power fails, and the battery is dead
or missing, the Alarm cannot operate.
DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the
Alarm. DO NOT paint over the Alarm. Doing so may permanently damage the
Alarm.
CHOOSING A REPLACEMENT BA TTERY :
This CO Alarm requir es two standard AA batteries. The following batteries
are acceptable as r eplacements: Duracell MN1500. These batteries are
available at many local retail stores.
• Alwaysuse theexact batteriesspecified bythis User’ sManual.
DO NOT use rechar geable batteries. Clean the battery contacts and
also those of the device prior to battery installation. Install batteries
correctly with r egard to polarity (+ and -).
• Pleasedispose ofor recycleused batteriesproperly , followingany
local regulations. Consult your local waste management authority
or recycling or ganization to find an electronics recycling facility in
your area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BA TTERIES IN FIRE. BA TTERIES
MA Y EXPLODE OR LEAK.
• Keepbattery outof reachof children.Inthe eventa batteryis
swallowed, immediately contact your poison control center , your
physician, or the National Battery Ingestion hotline at 202-625-3333
as serious injury may occur .
Actual battery service life depends on the Alarm and the environment in which
it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable r eplacement
batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufactur er’ s suggested battery life,
you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts “chirping” (the
“low battery warning”).
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 appliances
typically do not produce CO.
These fuels include: W ood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene,
and propane.
Common appliances are often sour ces of CO. If they are not pr operly main-
tained, are impr operly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly .
CO is a real danger now that homes ar e more ener gy efficient. “Air -tight”
homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing
can “trap” CO inside.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING These symptoms are r elated to CO POISONING and should be discussed
with ALL household members.
MildExposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (“flu-like” symptoms).
MediumExposure: Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
ExtremeExposure: Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure.
Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage, death.
This CO Alarm measures exposur e to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels
are extr emely 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 import-
ant? Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you
can still react in time. In many r eported cases of CO exposure, victims may be
aware that they ar e not feeling well, but become disoriented and can no longer
react well enough to exit the building or get help. Also, young childr en 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 pr oblems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly
people can be more quickly and sever ely affected by CO. If you experience
even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!
WEEKLY TESTING
• NEVERuse anopen flameof anykind totest thisunit. Y oumight
accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The
built-intest switchaccurately teststhe unit’ soperation asrequired
byUnderwriters Laboratories,Inc. (UL).NEVER usevehicle exhaust!
Exhaustmay causepermanent damageand voidsyour warranty .
• DONOT standclose tothe Alarmwhen thehor nis sounding.
Exposureat closerange maybe harmfulto yourhearing. When
testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
Itis importantto testthis unitevery weekto makesure itis working
properly.
Press the T est/Silence button on the Alarm cover until alarm sounds.
If the Alarm does not test properly:
1. Make sure the AC power is applied and batteries ar e fresh and installed
correctly .
2. T est the unit again.
If the Alarm is still not working properly , replace it immediately . Refer to the
“Limited W arranty” at the end of this manual.
Ifthere isstill aproblem,do nottry tofix theAlarm yourself.This will
voidyour warranty!
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM CO POISONING? A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and sounds
a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become thr eatening for average,
healthy adults.
A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.
T o help prevent CO pr oblems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
• Clean chimneys and flues yearly . Keep them free of debris, leaves, and
nests for proper air flow . Also, have a professional check for rust and
corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can pr event proper
air movement and cause backdrafting. Never “cap” or cover a chimney
in any way that would block air flow .
• T est and maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually . Many local gas
or oil companies and HV AC companies offer appliance inspections for
a nominal fee.
• 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 por ches.
• Check for exhaust backflow from CO sour ces. Check the draft hood on
an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on fur nace heat
exchangers.
• Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.
• 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
manualin itsentirety , andmake sureyouunderstand whatto doif your
CO Alarm sounds.
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM? Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 r equires r esidential CO
Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as
described below . They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over
time (in minutes).
UL2034Required AlarmPoints*:
• If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN
4 and 15 MINUTES.
• If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN
10 and 50 MINUTES.
• If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm if CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN
60 and 240 MINUTES.
* Approximately 10% COHb exposur e at levels of 10% to 95% Relative
Humidity (RH).
The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of 30 ppm
for 30 days.
CO Alarms are designed to alarm befor e there is an immediate life thr eat.
Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume it’ s not present.
• An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not af fect average,
healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches.
• 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 r equirements ar e intended to respond
to the presence of carbon monoxide fr om sources such as, but not limited
to, exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-
fired appliances, and fir eplaces. 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 thr eatening.
This allows you precious time to leave the house and corr ect 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 .
Audible Alarm: 85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME Fuel-burningappliances like: portable heater , gas or wood bur ning fir eplace,
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 exchanger , blocked
or clogged chimney opening.
Improper use of appliance/ device: operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in
an enclosed area (like a garage or scr eened porch).
Transient CO Problems: “transient” or on-again-off-again CO pr oblems can
be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.
The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:
1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor
conditions such as:
• Wind direction and/or velocity , including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in
the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).
• Negative pressur e differ ential resulting fr om the use of exhaust fans.
• Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fresh
air .
• V ent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or
water heaters.
• 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. T emperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the gr ound.
4. Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
These conditions are danger ous because they can trap exhaust in your home.
Since these conditions can come and go, they are also har d to recr eate during
a CO investigation.
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 ar e a few of the factors that can
make it difficult to locate sour ces of CO:
• House well ventilated befor e the investigator arrives.
• Pr oblem caused by “backdrafting.”
• T ransient CO problem caused by special cir cumstances.
Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be diffi-
cult to locate the source of CO. BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be obligated to
payfor anycarbon monoxideinvestigation orservice call.
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) requir ements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms must be met. This device
is not intended to alert hearing impaired r esidents.
COAlarms maynot wakenall individuals. If children or others do not readily
waken to the sound of the CO Alarm, or if there ar e infants or family members
with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them
in the event of an emergency .
This CO Alarm will not sense CO that does not reach the sensors. It 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 r eaches the sensors.
CO Alarms may not be heard. The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds
current UL standar ds of 85 dB at 10 feet (3 meters). However , if the CO Alarm
is installed outside the 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 traf fic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner , or
other appliances may also prevent alert persons fr om hearing the alarm horn.
This CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impair ed.
This CO Alarm is not a substitute for life insurance. Though this CO Alarm
warns against increasing CO levels, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or
imply in any way that they will protect lives. Homeowners and r enters must
still insure their lives.
This CO Alarm is not foolproof. Like all other electronic devices, this CO
Alarm has limitations. It can only detect CO that reaches the sensors. It may
not give early warning if the source of CO is in a remote part of the home,
away from the alarm device.
This CO Alarm has a limited life. Although this CO Alarm and all of its
parts have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as r eliable
as possible, any of these parts could fail at any time. Therefore, you must test
this device weekly . The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not oper-
ating properly .
Once a minute, the alarm sounds 3 “chirps”, and
the Green light flashes thr ee times.
MALFUNCTIONSIGNAL.
Based on its Self T est
diagnostics, the unit has detected a malfunction.
The unit needs to be replaced.
Units under warranty should be returned to
manufacturer for r eplacement. See “Limited
W arranty” for details.
The horn “chirps” once a minute. Low battery warning. Battery is low or missing. Replace the battery . Avoid interrupting AC power .
If your Alarm does this... It means... Y ou should...
Green light is OFF . Unit will not alarm when you
press the T est/Silence button.
Unit may not be receiving any power . Check the AC power supply . Make sure fr esh
batteries are installed to power the battery back-up*.
Green light flashes ON, once a minute (horn is silent).
Alarm is not receiving AC power .
Unit is operating on
battery back-up.
Check the AC power supply .
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Alarm goes back into alarm after you pressed the
T est/Silence button.
CO levels are still potentially danger ous.
Refer to “If Y our CO Alarm Sounds” for details on
how to respond to an alarm. If anyone is feeling ill,
EV ACUA TE your home immediately and call 911.
If you have any questions that cannot be answered by r eading this manual, call Consumer Affairs: 1-800-323-9005.
*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.”
The light flashes (Green) and the horn sounds
5 “chirps” every minute.
END OF LIFE SIGNAL.
CO Alarm needs to be replaced.
Immediately replace the CO Alarm.
The horn sounds constantly with no patter n and
cannot be silenced.
Unit malfunction. Unit needs to be replaced. Units under warranty should be returned to
manufacturer for r eplacement. See “Limited
W arranty” for details.
Alarm sounds frequently even though no high levels
of CO are r evealed in an investigation.
The Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to
“Where to Install This Alarm.”
Relocate your alarm. If frequent alarms continue,
have home rechecked for potential pr oblems. Y ou
may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem.
LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) the maker of First Alert
®
brand products warrants that for a period of seven years fr om the date of purchase, this pr oduct will be free fr om
defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or r eplace this product or any component of the pr oduct found to be defective during the warranty
period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactur ed product or component. If the pr oduct is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar
product of equal or gr eater value. This is your exclusive warranty .
This warranty is valid for the original retail pur chaser from the date of initial r etail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales r eceipt. Proof of pur chase is
requir ed to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stor es 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 fr om any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on impr oper 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 expr ess 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 pr ovince.
Howto ObtainWarrantyService
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your r etailer . In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005,
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday thr ough Friday . T o assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when
calling. 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty , express or implied, written or oral, including that of mer chantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect
to battery .
Printed in Mexico M08-0150-017 Q 08/14
First Alert
®
is a register ed trademark of the First Alert T rust.
1 2
IMPORT ANT!PLEASE READCAREFULL Y ANDSAVE.
This unit was shipped with a user’ s manual that contains important
information about its operation. If you are installing this unit for use by others,
you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Basic Safety Information ........................................ 1
Installation ...................................................1-3
Where T o Install This Alarm .................................... 1
Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed ........................ 2
Before Y ou Begin Installation ................................... 2
How T o Install This CO Alarm ..................................2-3
HowY our AlarmWorks ......................................... 3
If Y our CO Alarm Sounds .......................................3-4
What T o Do if CO is Detected .................................. 3
Using the Silence Feature ..................................... 4
Using the Peak CO Memory .................................... 4
Understandingthe Light,Hor n,and DisplayPatter ns ...............3-4
W eekly T esting ................................................4-5
Regular Maintenance ........................................... 5
WhatY ou NeedT o KnowAbout CO ..............................5-6
What is CO? ................................................ 5
Symptoms of CO Poisoning .................................... 5
Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm ......................... 5
Potential Sources of CO in the Home ............................ 5
How Can I Protect My Family Fr om CO Poisoning? ................. 6
Regulatory Information For CO Alarms ............................ 6
T roubleshooting Guide .........................................6-7
LimitedWarranty ..............................................6-7
General Limitations Of CO Alarms ................................ 7
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Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc.
3901 Liberty Street Road, Aur ora, IL 60504-8122
Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www .firstalert.com
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION • Dangers,Warnings, andCautions alertyou toimportant operating
instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special
attention to these items.
• TheCO Alarmis notdesigned todetect fireor anyother gas.It will
onlyindicate thepresence ofcarbon monoxidegas atthe sensor .
Carbonmonoxide gasmay bepresent inother areas.
• Donot standtoo closeto theunit whenthe alarmis sounding.It is
loudto wakeyou inan emergency . Exposur eto thehor nat close
range may harm your hearing.
• Do notpaint overthe unit.Paint mayclog theopenings tothe sensing
chambers and prevent the unit fr om operating properly .
• Thisunit mustbe poweredby a24-hour circuit.Besurethe circuit
cannot be turned off by a switch, dimmer , or ground fault circuit
interrupter . Failuretoconnect thisunit toa 24-hourcircuit may
prevent it fr om providing constant pr otection.
• ThisAlarm musthave ACor batterypower tooperate. IfAC power
fails and the battery is dead or missing, the alarm cannot operate.
• T estthe Alarmonce aweek. Ifthe Alarmever failsto testcorrectly ,
haveit replacedimmediately! Ifthe Alarmis notworking properly ,it
cannot alert you to a problem.
• ThisCarbon MonoxideAlarm isintended forresidential useand is
not suitable for use in hazardous locations as defined in the National
Electrical Code.
• This pr oductis intendedfor usein ordinaryindoor locationsof 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
makethem moresensitive tocarbon monoxidemay considerusing
warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon
monoxideconcentrations under30 ppm.For additionalinformation on
carbonmonoxide andyour medicalcondition contactyour physician.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide r easonable protection against harmful interfer ence in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency ener gy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However , there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to corr ect the interference by
one or more of the following measur es:
• Reorient or relocate the r eceiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and r eceiver .
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ ent from that of the
receiver .
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
W arning: Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly appr oved
by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user’ s authority to operate
the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer ence received,
including interference that may cause undesir ed operation.
PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH BATTERY BACK-UP AND SILENCE FEATURES USER’S MANUAL Printed in Mexico
M08-0150-017 Q 08/14
Model CO615
WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED T o avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide optimum pr otection, and
to prevent unnecessary alarms, Do NOT locate this Alarm:
• In garages, kitchens, crawl spaces and unfinished attics. Avoid extremely
dusty , dirty or greasy ar eas. Installation in these areas could lead to
nuisance alarms, may expose the sensor to substances that could damage
or contaminate it, or the Alarm may not be heard by persons in other ar eas
of the home, especially if they are sleeping.
• In the garage, vehicle exhaust can contain some carbon monoxide. These
levels are higher when the engine is first started. Within hours of starting a
vehicle and backing it out of the garage, the levels present over time can
activate the Alarm and become a nuisance.
• In the kitchen, some gas appliances can emit a short burst of CO upon
start-up. This is normal. If your CO Alarm is installed too close to these
appliances, it may alarm often and become a nuisance.
• Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the sour ces of combustion
particles (stove, furnace, water heater , space heater) if possible. In areas
where a 20-foot (6m) distance is not possible – in modular , mobile, or
smaller homes, for example – it is recommended the Alarm be placed as
far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The placement r ecom-
mendations are intended to keep these Alarms at a r easonable distance
from a fuel-burning source, and thus r educe “unwanted” alarms. Unwanted
alarms can occur if an Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning
source. V entilate these areas as much as possible. If you must install the
Alarmnear acooking orheating appliance,install atleast 5feet (1.5
meters) from appliance.
• In extremely humid ar eas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from a shower , sauna, humidifier , vaporizer , dishwasher , laundry room,
utility room, or other sour ce of high humidity .
• In direct sunlight.
• In turbulent air , like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air may
prevent CO fr om reaching the sensors.
• In areas wher e temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or hotter than
100˚ F (37.8˚ C). These areas include non-air conditioned crawl spaces,
unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and
garages.
• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluor escent lights. Electrical
“noise” can interfere with the sensor .
AVOIDINGDEADAIRSPACES “Dead air” spaces may prevent CO fr om reaching the Alarm. T o avoid dead
air spaces, stay at least 4 inches (102 mm) away from corners where walls or
ceilings and walls meet.
Recommended Placement
INSTALLATION WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM The National Fire Pr otection Association (NFP A) recommends that a CO Alarm
should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the
immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added pr otection, install additional
CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home.
Ingeneral, installCarbon MonoxideAlarms:
• WHERE YOUCAN HEARTHE ALARMFROM ALLSLEEPING AREAS
• In or near bedrooms and living ar eas or wherever you suspect a CO
exposure is likely .
• On each level of a multi-level home.
Improper location can af fect the sensitive electronic components in this Alarm.
Please see “Where this Alarm Should Not Be Installed”.
GARAGE
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INST ALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
HALL
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
BASEMENT
BEDROOM
REQUIRED TO MEET NFP A RECOMMENDA TIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION • Makesurethe alarmis notreceivingexcessively noisypower .
Examplesof noisypower couldbe majorappliances onthe same
circuit, power fr om a generator or solar power , light dimmer on the
samecircuit ormounted nearfluorescentlighting. Excessivelynoisy
power may cause damage to your Alarm.
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.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS CO ALARM IMPORT ANT!Read allinstructions beforeusing thisproduct.
Tools you will need: Screwdriver , drill.
1. Determine the best location for your CO Alarm.
2. Y our Alarm is equipped to be mounted as a corded unit or a dir ect plug
unit. The unit can be plugged directly into a wall outlet. If your outlets ar e
mounted horizontally , refer to “If Outlet is Mounted Horizontally (Sideways)”.
If the adapter is taken out of the unit, the Alarm can be installed high on
the wall, while the adapter is plugged into a wall outlet.
ACTIVATINGTHEBATTERYBACK-UP
Activate the battery back-up by installing the two
(2) AA batteries. Thebattery isfor back-uponly
and is not intended to power the Alarm for an
extendedperiod oftime inthe absenceof AC.
The Alarm will light-up the display briefly to indicate the unit is receiving
power . Press and hold test button to ensure activation.
DIRECTPLUGALARMINTOANOUTLET
This Alarm can be plugged directly into a wall outlet located close to the floor .
1. Choose a standard UNSWITCHED 120V AC outlet.
2. Plug Alarm in to outlet.
3. Press and hold test button to test alarm.
IFOUTLETISMOUNTEDHORIZONTALLY(SIDEWAYS) If you are going to use your Alarm as a dir ect plug into an outlet that is
mounted horizontally (sideways), you may want to rotate the adapter 90º,
as follows:
1. With back of unit facing you (AC blades on your left), place your left thumb
on adapter release and grab AC blades with your right hand to r elease the
left side.
2. Repeat for the other side adapter thumb release. This will allow adapter to
slide out.
3. Remove adapter .
4. Rotate the adapter 90º and snap firmly back into place.
5. Plug Alarm into AC outlet.
6. Press and hold test button to test alarm.
WALLMOUNTEDALARM
Installation tips for power cord models: The power cord option pr ovides
more flexibility in mounting locations and allows the Alarm to be easily
installed at or above eye level.
NOTE: If you mount the Alarm high on a wall, make sure it is atleast 4inch -
es (102 mm) down from the ceiling. Any higher than this, it will be in “dead
air” space and carbon monoxide may not reach the sensor .
NOTE: Do not cover the Alarm with a curtain.
T o install for a wall-mount, you will need to pull out the removable adapter and
power cord, as follows:
1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 as described above in “to rotate the adapter” .
2. With adapter out, pull out power cord and unwrap it.
3. Insert the screws pr ovided until head is approx. 1/8 inch (3 mm) fr om wall
(if mounting in plaster board or drywall, drill 3/16 inch (5 mm) hole and use
plastic anchor provided). Refer ence mounting template below .
4. Hook the Alarm over the screw onto the keyhole in back of unit.
5. Plug power cord into AC outlet.
6. Press and hold test button to test alarm.
120V AC~ 60Hz, 0.09 A
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1. T est/Silence Button:
Press and hold to
activate test, or to
silence the alarm.
2. Display Button: Press
to recall highest CO
level recor ded
3. POWER Light (GREEN)
4. Display
5. (Behind the Cover)
Alarm Horn: 85 dB
audible alarm for
test, alarm, and unit
malfunction warning.
6. Battery
Compartment (Behind
the Door)
7. Open door here
UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT, HORN, AND DISPLAY PATTERNS Horn Display
Condition LED
NORMAL AC POWER LED is Green.
BATTERY BACK-UP POWER Green LED is flashing once every 45
seconds.
DURING TESTING LED flashes Red in sync with the
horn, simulating an Alarm condition.
LOW OR MISSING BATTERY Green LED On if AC power is pr esent
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM LED flashes Red in sync with horn
MALFUNCTION SIGNAL LED flashing Green 3 times in sync
with 3 chirps
END OF LIFE LED flashing Green 5 times in sync
with 5 chirps
LOW BATTERY SILENCE LED is Green.
PRE-ALARM CONDITION
CO IS PRESENT
Green power LED On if AC power is
present
Silent Flashing battery icon.
The CO alarm horn pattern
(4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps) is issued.
During the simulated
CO alarm, “CO” is
displayed along with
a full alarm level.
Several ppm CO
levels are also
displayed and
the alarm level is
shown increasing.
A chirp is issued about every min-
ute.
Battery icon will
show either 1 bar
or an empty icon.
3 chirps every minute “Err” is displayed.
5 chirps every minute “End” is displayed.
Silent “bat” and
“SILENCE”
are displayed.
Repeating
4 beeps, pause
“CO” alternating
with the ppm
number , a full level,
and “EV ACUA TE”.
Silent
“CO” alternating with the ppm number .
The level will indicate relative CO
exposure level.
Silent All segments
of display are
turned on for
a short time
upon initial
power . Then
the battery level icon is displayed.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
N
EVERdisconnect thepower toyour Alarmto silencethe horn—use the
SilenceFeature. Disconnectingthe Alarmremovesyour protection!
• The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while
you identify and correct the pr oblem.
• T o use the Silence Feature, pr ess the T est/Silence button until the horn
is silent.
• If the T est/Silence button is pressed while the Alarm is in the silence
mode, the alarm will start sounding again.
WHENTHE COALARM ISSILENCED...
The CO Alarm will remain silent for up to 4 minutes. While the Alarm is
silenced, it will continue to monitor the air for CO. After 4 minutes, if CO levels
remain potentially danger ous the horn will start sounding again.
The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the Alarm horn. It will
not correct a CO pr oblem.
IFTHE COALARM SOUNDS:
1. Operate the T est/Silence button.
2. Call your emergency services, fir e department or 911. Write down the
number of your local emergency service her e:
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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 pr emises, or move away from the open door or window until
the emergency services r esponder has arrived, the premises have been
aired out, and your CO Alarm r emains 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 fr om fuel-burning equipment and appliances,
and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If pr oblems are identi-
fied 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 manufactur ers directly , for
more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sur e that
motor vehicles are not, and have not, been operating in an attached
garage or adjacent to the residence. W rite down the number of a qualified
appliance technician here:
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IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS WHAT TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED
Actuationof yourCO Alarmindicates thepresence ofcarbon monoxide
(CO)which cankill you.In otherwords, whenyour COAlarm sounds,you
mustnot ignoreit!
USING THE PEAK CO MEMORY The CO Memory Feature lets you check the highest level of CO r ecorded.
T ocheck COMemory:
1. Press the Display button until the peak CO level is displayed.
T o clear CO Memory:
1. Automatically resets after 24 hours.
2a. While checking CO memory , press or hold the Display
button until “CLEAR” is displayed.
b. Press or hold the Display button until the CO Memory is
cleared.
3. Remove all power; unplug the Alarm and remove the batteries.
NOTE:
The highest CO level will be saved for 24 hours. DO NOT clear the
CO Memory reading if you plan to call someone to investigate a CO pr oblem!
Clear the CO Memory reading only after the investigator has checked your
home. If the investigator will not arrive within the 24 hour time period before
the unit automatically resets, be sur e to write down the peak level.
TEST THE ALARM 1.
Make sure the Alarm is r eceiving AC power . Under normal operation, the
Green indicator light will shine continuously .
If the Green power indicator
light does not light, recheck connections. If connections ar e correct and
the Green power indicator still does not light, the unit should be r eplaced
immediately .
2. Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds. Y ou will hear the
signal that indicates the presence of carbon monoxide.
When testing the Alarm, have someone else check that the Alarm can be
heard easily fr om the sleeping areas. The unit should be located wher e it
can wake you if it alarms at night.
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING This Silence Feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for
up to 8 hours if AC power is present. Y ou can silence the low battery war ning
“chirp” by pressing the T est/Silence button on the Alarm cover until you see
the Green LED flicker , acknowledging the button-press.
The display will flash “SILENCE” for 8 hours while the low battery warning
“chirp” silence feature is activated. After 8 hours, the low battery “chirp” will
resume. The Alarm will continue to operate as long as AC power is supplied.
However , replace the battery as soon as possible, to maintain protection in
event of a power outage.
NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could keep
carbon monoxide from r eaching the Alarm.
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HOW YOUR ALARM WORKS THE COVER OF YOUR ALARM CONFORMS TO
ULSTD2034 SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL This silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning “chirp” for
up to 2 days. Y ou can silence the End of Life warning “chirp” by pressing the
T est/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging that the End of Life
feature has been activated.
After approximately 2 days, the End of Life “chirp” will r esume.
For your recor ds, please recor d:
Date Purchased: _______________________________
WherePurchased:____________________________________________
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Y ear
Replace alarm 7 years after installation. Please write the date in the
space provided:
_____________/____________Month/Y ear
Thealarm willalso providean audibleEnd-of-Life Signalapproximately
7 years after installation to remind you to r eplace the unit.
The End-of-Life Signal can be silenced for up to 2 days. Do not unplug
the alarm or remove the batteries until you get r eplacement.
INST ALLA TION, Continued
3.875 inches Mounting Guide Template 3.5 inches (88.9 mm)
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