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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing BRK Bran s, Inc. for your Carbon Monoxi e Alarm

nee s. You have purchase a state-of-the-art Carbon Monoxi e Alarm

esigne to provi e you with early warning of carbon monoxi e.

Key features inc ude:

Most Accurate Carbon Monoxide Sensor*

Avance electrochemical CO sensor technology.

Inte igent Sensing Techno ogy is esigne to help re uce unwante or

nuisance alarms.

Two Si ence Features. Temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to eight

hours before replacing low battery or silence an unwante alarm for several

minutes.

Two Latching Features. Alarm Latch: Easily i entifies initiating alarm even

after alarm con ition has subsi e . Low Battery Latch: I entifies which unit

is in low battery con ition.

Smart Interconnect interconnects with most First Alert®an BRK bran e

smoke, CO an heat alarms. When interconnecte with alarming smoke

alarms, unit will soun smoke horn pattern.

Dust Cover is inclu e to keep the alarm clean uring construction.

Easy Insta ation/Maintenance features inclu e a large opening in the

mounting bracket for easy access to wiring. A battery pull tab keeps the

battery fresh until the home is occupie . A Si e Loa Battery Drawer allows for

easy battery replacement without removing the alarm from the ceiling or wall.

End of Life Signa . Provi es au ible an visual confirmation alarm nee s to

be replace .

Distribute by BRK Bran s, Inc.

3901 Liberty Street Roa , Aurora, IL 60504-8122

Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com

BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

• Dangers Warnings and Cautions alert you to important

operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations.

Pay special attention to these items.

• THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to

detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. It is

NOT designed to detect smoke fire or any other gas.

• This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences.

It is NOT designed for marine 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.

• This unit does not work without power. If the AC power fails the

battery back-up will power the alarm for at least 7 days provided

the 9V battery is fresh and correctly installed.

• 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. (The battery is meant for emergency back-

up only). Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a

dimmer or switch.

•

NEVER ignore any alarm. See “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for more

information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond can

result in injury or death.

• Test this Carbon Monoxide Alarm once a week. If it 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.

FCC Compliance

This equipment has been teste an foun to comply with the limits for a

Class B igital evice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are

esigne to provi e reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a resi ential installation. This equipment generates, uses an can ra iate

ra io frequency energy an , if not installe an use in accor ance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to ra io communications.

However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment oes cause harmful interference

to ra io or television reception, which can be etermine by turning the

equipment off an on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interfer-

ence by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment an receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit ifferent from that of

the receiver.

• Consult the ealer or an experience ra io or TV technician for help.

Warning: Changes or mo ifications to the pro uct, not expressly approve

by First Alert / BRK Bran s, Inc., coul voi the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

This evice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two con itions: (1) this evice may not cause harmful

interference, an (2) this evice must accept any interference receive ,

inclu ing interference that may cause un esire operation.

HO YOUR CO ALARM ORKS

The Cover Of Your CO Alarm

UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN PATTERNS, Continued

M08-0002-007 Q06/12 Printe in Mexico

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This user’s manual contains important information about your

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 en user.

5 6 72 3

USER’S MANUAL

AC PO ERED

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

120VAC ~ 60Hz 0.09A

Printe in Mexico M08-0002-007 Q06/12

First Alert®is a registere tra emark of the First Alert Trust.

LIMITED ARRANTY

BRK Bran s, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert®bran pro ucts warrants that for a perio of seven years from the ate of purchase, this pro uct will be free from

efects in material an workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this pro uct or any component of the pro uct foun to be efective uring the warranty

perio . Replacement will be ma e with a new or remanufacture pro uct or component. If the pro uct is no longer available, replacement may be ma e with a similar

pro uct of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. This warranty is vali for the original retail purchaser from the ate of initial retail purchase an is

not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is require to obtain warranty performance. BRK ealers, service centers, or retail stores selling

BRK pro ucts o not have the right to alter, mo ify or any way change the terms an con itions of this warranty.

This warranty oes not cover normal wear of parts or amage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the pro uct, use on improper voltage or

current, use contrary to the operating instructions, isassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorize service center. Further, the warranty

oes not cover Acts of Go , such as fire, floo , hurricanes an torna oes or any batteries that are inclu e with this unit.

BRK shall not be liable for any inci ental or consequential amages cause by the breach of any express or implie warranty. Except to the extent prohibite by applicable

law, any implie warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limite in uration to the uration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or

juris ictions o not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci ental or consequential amages or limitations on how long an implie warranty lasts, so the above limitations

or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, an 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 require , o not return the pro uct to your retailer. In or er to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005,

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Stan ar Time, Mon ay through Fri ay. To assist us in serving you, please have the mo el number an ate of purchase available when

calling. For Warranty Service return to: BRK Bran s, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906

Battery: BRK Bran s, Inc. make no warranty, express or implie , written or oral, inclu ing that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose

with respect to battery.

EEKLY TESTING

Push an hol the Test/Silence button until you hear an acknowle ge chirp an

a lou alarm soun s — 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. This sequence shoul last for

10 secon s. If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it imme iately. If the

Alarm is not working properly, refer to “Limite Warranty”.

• If the Alarm ever fails to test properly replace it immediately.

Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for

replacement. See “Limited Warranty” at the end of this manual.

• DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding.

Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When

testing step away when horn starts sounding.

• NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent damage

and voids your warranty.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

To keep the CO Alarm working properly:

• Test it every week as escribe 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 amage

the unit. Test the Alarm again after vacuuming.

• Replace the battery imme iately when you see/hear the “Low Battery

Warning”.

The Low (or Missing) Battery Warning (CO5120PDBN):

The horn will “chirp” once a minute an the wor “bat” will flash on an off

on the isplay.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

Choosing a replacement battery: This unit requires one stan ar 9V alkaline

battery. The following alkaline batteries are acceptable as replacements:

Duracell MN1604, Energizer 522, Ultralife U9VL-J, an Ultralife U9VL-J-P.

These replacement batteries are commonly available at local retail stores.

• Always use the exact batteries specified by this User’s Manual.

DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. Clean the battery contacts and

also those of the device prior to battery installation. Install batteries

correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).

• Please dispose of or recycle used batteries properly following any

local regulations. Consult your local waste management authority or

recycling organization to find an electronics recycling facility in your

area. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY

EXPLODE OR LEAK.

• Keep battery out of reach of children. In the event a battery is

swallowed immediately contact your poison control center your

physician or the National Battery Ingestion hotline at 202-625-3333

as serious injury may occur.

• DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or

near the CO Alarm. DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm. Doing so may

cause permanent damage.

• Househol cleaners, aerosol chemicals an other contaminants can

affect the sensor. When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm,

make sure the room is well ventilate .

• If your home is being fumigate , unplug the unit temporarily an put it

where it will not be expose to chemicals or fumes. When fumigation is

complete an all traces of fumes clear, plug the unit back in an retest it.

Standards: Un erwriters Laboratories Inc. Single an Multiple Station carbon

monoxi e alarms UL2034.

Accor ing to Un erwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2: “Carbon

monoxi e alarms covere by these requirements are inten e to respon to

the presence of carbon monoxi e from sources such as, but not limite to,

exhaust from internal-combustion engines, abnormal operation of fuel-fire

appliances, an fireplaces. CO Alarms are inten e to alarm at carbon

monoxi e levels below those that coul cause a loss of ability to react to the

angers of Carbon Monoxi e exposure.” This CO Alarm monitors the air at

the Alarm, an is esigne to alarm before CO levels become life threatening.

This allows you precious time to leave the house an correct the problem.

This is only possible if Alarms are locate , installe , an maintaine as

escribe in this manual.

Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The CO Alarm

is not formulate to etect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. UL teste for false

alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm),

Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) an Carbon Dioxi e (5000

ppm). Values measure gas an vapor concentrations in parts per million.

Audible Alarm: 85 B minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).

Problem... If the Alarm.. You should...

Re light is OFF. Unit will not alarm when you press

the Test/Silence button. Unit may not be receiving any power. Check the AC power supply. Make sure the power

connector is securely attache to the Alarm. Make

sure a fresh 9V battery is installe to power the

battery back-up.

Re light flashes once a minute (horn is silent).

(CO5120PDBN isplay rea s “bat”). Alarm is not receiving AC power. Unit is operating on DC battery back-up. Check the

AC power supply.

The re light flashes an the horn “chirps” once a

minute. (CO5120PDBN isplay flashes “bat”). Low battery warning. Replace the 9V battery in the battery back-up.

Disconnect AC power before changing the battery.

The light flashes (Re ) an the horn soun s

5 “chirps” every minute.

(CO5120PDBN isplay rea s “En ”).

END OF LIFE SIGNAL.

CO Alarm nee s to be replace . Imme iately replace the CO Alarm.

CO Alarm soun s frequently even though no high

levels of CO are reveale in an investigation. The CO Alarm may be improperly locate .

Refer to “Where to Install CO Alarms.”

Relocate your Alarm. If frequent alarms continue, have

home rechecke for potential CO problems. You may

be experiencing an intermittent CO problem.

Once a minute, the alarm soun s 3 “chirps”, an

the re light flashes three times.

(CO5120PDBN isplay rea s “Err”).

MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Base on its Self Test

iagnostics, the unit has etecte a malfunction.

The unit nee s to be replace .

Make sure a fresh 9V battery is installe . If unit still

isn’t functioning– REPLACE IT. Units un er warranty

shoul be returne to manufacturer for replacement.

See “Limite Warranty” for etails.

IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS

Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO)

which can kill you. When your CO Alarm sounds you must not ignore it!

IF THE ALARM SOUNDS:

Operate the Test/Silence button to silence the alarm.

2. Call your emergency services, fire epartment or 911. Write own the

number of your local emergency service here:

________________________

3. Imme iately move to fresh air—out oors or by an open oor or win ow.

Do a hea count to check that all persons are accounte for. Do not re-

enter the premises, or move away from the open oor or win ow until the

emergency services respon er has arrive , the premises have been aire

out, an your CO Alarm remains in its normal con ition.

After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-hour perio ,

repeat steps 1-3 an call a qualifie appliance technician to investigate for

sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment an appliances, an inspect for

proper operation of this equipment. If problems are i entifie uring this

inspection have the equipment service imme iately. Note any combustion

equipment not inspecte by the technician, an consult the manufacturers’

instructions, or contact the manufacturers irectly, for more information about

CO safety an this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, an

have not, been operating in an attache garage or a jacent to the resi ence.

Write own the number of a qualifie appliance technician here:

__________________________

_______________________________________

Alarms have various limitations. See "General Limitations of CO Alarms"

for details.

USING THE SILENCE FEATURES

NEVER disconnect the power to your CO Alarm to silence the horn—

use the silence feature. Disconnecting the CO Alarm removes your

protection! See previous page for details on responding to an alarm.

The Silence Feature is inten e to temporarily silence your CO Alarm’s alarm

horn while you correct the problem—it will not correct a CO problem. While the

Alarm is silence , it will continue to monitor the air for CO.

When CO reaches

alarm level, the unit will soun — repeating horn pattern: 4 beeps, a pause, 4

beeps, etc. Press an hol the Test/Silence button until the horn is silent.

The Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes.

To silence an interconnected series of Alarms you must press the Test/

Silence button on the initiating alarm (the unit with the flashing red light).

If you press the Test/Silence on any other Alarm it will only silence that unit

not the whole interconnected series.

NOTE: After the 4-minute silence cycle, the CO Alarm re-evaluates present CO

levels an respon s accor ingly. If CO levels remain potentially angerous—or

start rising higher—the horn will start soun ing again.

While the CO Alarm is silenced:

If the CO Alarm...is silent for only 4 minutes, then starts soun ing lou ly—4

beeps, then a pause, 4 beeps, then a pause. Re light (LED) continues flashing...

This means...CO levels are still potentially angerous.

If the CO Alarm...remains silent....

This means...unit has returne to normal operation.

SILENCING THE LO BATTERY ARNING

This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for

up to 8 hours if AC power is present. Press the Test/Silence button on the

alarm cover. Once the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activate ,

the unit continues to flash the re light once a minute for 8 hours. After 8

hours, the low battery “chirp” will resume. Replace the battery as soon as

possible to maintain protection in the event of a power outage.

SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL

This silence feature can temporarily quiet the En of Life warning “chirp” for

up to 2 ays. You can silence the En of Life warning “chirp” by pressing the

Test/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowle ging that the En of Life

silence feature has been activate .

After approximately 2 ays, the En of Life “chirp” will resume.

After approximately 2-3 weeks the En of Life warning cannot be silence .

LATCHING FEATURES

Alarm Latch is activate after an Alarm is expose to alarm levels of carbon

monoxi e. This feature will only work with AC power. After CO levels rop

below alarm levels, the Re LED will begin to flash On for 2 secon s an Off

for 2 secon s. It will continue to flash or “latch” until you clear it by testing

the Alarm.

This feature helps emergency respon ers, investigators, or service technicians

i entify which unit(s) in your home were expose to alarm levels of carbon

monoxi e. This can help investigators pinpoint the source of CO.

Interconnected Alarms. Latching Alarm In icator shows which Alarm(s) in

the series were expose to alarm levels of carbon monoxi e.

The Latching Alarm In icator stays ON until you clear it, so it can alert you to

a CO Alarm that occurre while you were away from home, even though CO

present in the air has roppe below alarm levels.

Low Battery Latch is activate when the Alarm is in the "low battery

con ition". When this occurs, the re LED flashes 4 secon s On/2 secon s

Off. This feature is esigne to help you i entify which Alarm nee s to have

the battery replace . Although, the Alarm will soun the low battery chirp

approximately once every minute, sometimes uring the initial stages of "low

battery", the Alarm will chirp in greater intervals than one minute, sometimes

up to several hours, until the battery reaches a stea y low battery level. This

innovative feature eliminates the frustration of waiting for an /or i entifying

which unit is chirping.

The optional locking features are designed to prevent unauthorized removal of

the battery or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family

households where unauthorized battery or alarm removal is not a concern.

These CO Alarms have two separate locking features: one locks the battery

compartment, an the other locks the CO Alarm to the mounting bracket.

You can choose to use either feature in epen ently, or use them both.

Tools you will need: • Nee le-nose pliers • Stan ar Flathea screw river.

Both locking features use locking pins, mol e into the mounting bracket.

Using nee le nose pliers remove one or both pins, epen ing on which locking

features you use.

USING THE LOCKING FEATURES

Locking Pin

THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT LOCK

TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT:

Do not lock the battery compartment until you have

activate the battery an teste the battery back-up.

1. Activate the battery back-up by removing the “Pull

to Activate Battery Back-Up” tab. Push an hol the

test button on the CO Alarm’s cover until you hear

an acknowle ge chirp an the alarm soun s:

4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause.

If the unit does not alarm during testing DO

NOT lock the battery compartment! Install a new

battery and test again. If it still does not alarm

replace the CO Alarm immediately.

2. Using nee le-nose pliers, etach

one locking pin from the mounting

bracket.

3. Push the locking pin through the

black ot on the label on the back

of the CO Alarm.

TO UNLOCK THE

BATTERY COMPARTMENT:

Once the CO Alarm is installe , you must isconnect it from the AC power

before unlocking the battery compartment.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the

CO Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket. Failure

to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock injury or

death.

1. Remove the CO Alarm from the mounting bracket. If the unit is locke to

the bracket, see the section “To Deactivate the Locking Feature.”

2. Disconnect the power connector by gently prying it away from the back

of the CO Alarm.

3. Insert a flathea screw river un er the hea of

the locking pin, an gently pry it out of the

battery compartment lock. (If you plan to relock

the battery compartment, save the locking pin.)

4. To relock the battery compartment, close the

battery oor an reinsert the locking pin in the

lock.

5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of the CO Alarm, reattach

the CO Alarm to the mounting bracket, an restore the power.

When replacing the battery, always test the CO Alarm before relocking the

battery compartment.

THE MOUNTING BRACKET LOCK

Tools you will need:

• Nee le-nose pliers

• Stan ar Flathea screw river

TO ACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK:

1. Using nee le-nose pliers, etach one locking

pin from the mounting bracket.

2. Insert the locking pin into the

lock locate on the pivoting

hinge of the battery oor.

3. When you attach the CO Alarm

to the mounting bracket, the

locking pin’s hea will fit into a

notch on the bracket.

TO DEACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK:

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where the

CO Alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket.

Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock

injury or death.

Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC/DC

CO Alarm. First turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.

Next remove the battery from Alarms with battery back-up. Finally press

and hold the test button.

Insert a flathea screw river between the

mounting bracket pin an the mounting bracket.

2. Pry the CO Alarm away from the bracket by

turning both the screw river an the CO Alarm

counterclockwise (left) at the same time.

TO PERMANENTLY REMOVE

THE BRACKET LOCK:

Insert the flathea screw river

between the locking pin an the

lock, an pry the pin out of the lock.

INSTALLATION

HERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommen s that a CO Alarm

shoul be centrally locate outsi e of each separate sleeping area in the

imme iate vicinity of the be rooms. For a e protection, install a itional

CO Alarms in each separate be room, an on every level of your home.

If your be room hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO Alarm

at BOTH en s of the hallway.

In a Single-level Home:

• Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.

•

For a e protection, install an a itional CO Alarm at least 20 feet

(6 meters), away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.

In a Multi-level Home—(same as above plus):

• Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.

• For a e 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 a e protection, install an a itional CO Alarm at least 20 feet

(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.

HERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED

DO NOT locate this CO Alarm:

• In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely usty, irty

or greasy areas.

• Where combustion particles are pro uce . Combustion particles form

when something burns. Areas to avoi inclu e poorly ventilate kitchens,

garages, an 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) istance is not

possible — in mo ular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example — it is

recommen e the CO Alarm be place as far from these fuel-burning

sources as possible. The placement recommen ations are inten e to

keep these Alarms at a reasonable istance from a fuel-burning source,

an thus re uce “unwante ” alarms. Unwante alarms can occur if a CO

Alarm is place irectly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these

areas as much as possible.

• Within 5 feet (1.5 meter) of any cooking appliance.

• In extremely humi areas. This Alarm shoul be at least 10 feet (3 meter)

from a bath or shower, sauna, humi ifier, vaporizer, ishwasher, laun ry

room, utility room or other source of high humi ity.

• In areas where temperature is col er than 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or hotter than

100˚ F (37.8˚ C). These areas inclu e non-aircon itione crawl spaces,

unfinishe attics, uninsulate or poorly insulate ceilings, porches, an

garages.

• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air con itioners,

fresh air returns, or open win ows. Blowing air may prevent CO from

reaching the sensors.

• In irect sunlight.

• 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.

GARAGE

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SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS

BEDROOM

HALL

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

BASEMENT

BEDROOM

REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION

This unit is esigne to be mounte on any stan ar wiring junction box up

to a 4-inch (10 cm) size, on either the ceiling or wall. Rea “Where to Install CO

Alarms” an “Where Not To Install CO Alarms” before you begin installation.

• This Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate. If the AC

power fails the battery back-up will power the Alarm for a short

time if the 9V battery is fresh and correctly installed. If AC power

fails and the battery is dead or missing the Alarm cannot operate.

• Make sure the alarm is not receiving excessive noisy power.

Examples of noisy power could be major appliances on the same

circuit power from a generator or solar power light dimmer on the

same circuit or mounted near fluorescent lighting. Excessive noisy

power may cause damage to your Alarm.

Fin the pair of self-a hesive labels inclu e with this CO Alarm.

• On each label write in the phone number of your emergency respon er

(like 911) an a qualifie appliance technician.

• Place one label near the CO Alarm, an the other label in the “fresh air”

location you plan to go if the alarm soun s.

NOTE: A qualifie appliance technician is efine as “a person, firm, corporation,

or company that either in person or through a representative, is engage in an

responsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or replacement of heating,

ventilation, air con itioning (HVAC) equipment, combustion appliances an

equipment, an /or gas fireplaces or other ecorative combustion equipment.”

PARTS OF THIS CO ALARM

1 Mounting Bracket

2 Mounting Slot an Screw*

3 Locking Pins (break out of

bracket)

4 Hot (Black) AC Wire

5Neutral (White) AC Wire

6Interconnect Wire (Orange)

7Lever to Open Battery

Compartment

8 Swing-Out Battery

Compartment

9 Quick-Connect Power

*Not Inclu e

Tools you will need: Stan ar Flathea screw river.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power to the area where you

will install this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning

installation. Failure to turn off the power before installation may result

in serious electrical shock injury or death.

To install this unit:

1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base. Position the screw

slots on the mounting bracket over the screws in the junction box.

Tighten the screws.

2. Using wire nuts, connect the power connector to the AC power.

Improper wiring of the power connector or the wiring leading to the

power connector will cause damage to the Alarm and may lead to a

non-functioning Alarm.

3. Plug the power connector into the back of the CO Alarm.

4. Position the base of the Alarm over the mounting bracket an turn.

The Alarm can be positione over the bracket every 60°. Turn the unit

clockwise (right) until the unit is in place.

5. Check all connections.

STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY:

• Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire

in the junction box.

• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire in

the junction box.

• Tuck the orange wire insi e the junction box. It is used for

interconnect only.

INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONLY:

Strip off about 1/2” of the plastic coating on the orange interconnect

wire on the power connector.

•Connect the white wire on the power connector to the neutral wire

(usually white) in the junction box.

• Connect the black wire on the power connector to the hot wire (usual-

ly black) in the junction box.

•Connect the orange wire on the power connector to the interconnect

wire in the junction box. Repeat for each unit you are interconnecting.

Never connect the hot or neutral wires in the junction box to the

orange interconnect wire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCONNECTED CO ALARMS

• Failure to meet any of the above requirements could damage the

units and cause them to malfunction removing your protection.

• AC and AC/DC CO Alarms can be interconnected. Under AC power

all units will alarm when one senses CO. When power is interrupted

only the AC/DC units in the series will continue to send and receive

signals. AC powered CO Alarms will not operate.

Interconnecte units can provi e earlier warning of a CO problem than stan -

alone units, especially if the problem starts in a remote area of the welling.

If any unit in the series senses CO, all CO an Smart Interconnect units will

alarm. To etermine which CO Alarm initiate an alarm, refer to the table.

On Initiating CO Alarm Re LED Flashes the alarm pattern

On All Other CO Alarms Re LED Does Not Flash the alarm pattern

Interconnect units within a single family resi ence only. Otherwise all house-

hol s will experience unwante alarms when you test any unit in the series.

Interconnecte units will only work if they are wire to compatible units an

all requirements are met.

This unit is esigne to be compatible with:

BRK E ectronics®an First A ert®Mo els 7010, 7010B, 7020B, SC7010B,

SA520B, 9120, 9120B, SC9120B, 100S, SL177,

SC7010BV,

CO5120BN,

CO5120PDBN, HD6135F, HD6135FB.

Interconnected units must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• A maximum of 18 compatible Smoke, Heat or CO Alarms may be

interconnecte . No more than 12 of the 18 can be Smoke Alarms per

NFPA 72.

• The same fuse or circuit breaker must power all interconnecte units.

• The total length of wire interconnecting the units shoul be less than

1000 feet. This type of wire is commonly available at Har ware an

Electrical Supply stores.

• All wiring must conform to all local electrical co es an Articles 210 an

300.3 (B) of the National Electrical Co e. Refer to your local buil ing

co e for further connection requirements.

Make sure the CO Alarm is receiving AC power. Un er normal operation,

the re in icator light will shine continuously.

If the re power in icator light

oes not light, TURN OFF POWER TO THE JUNCTION BOX an recheck

all connections. If all connections are correct an the re power in icator

still oes not light when you restore the power, the unit shoul be

replace imme iately.

7. ACTIVATING THE BATTERY BACK-UP

Activate the battery back-up by removing the “Pull to Activate Battery

Back-Up” tab. You o not nee to open the battery compartment an

reposition the battery uring installation.

DO NOT remove the battery

activation tab until AC power is turned on to conserve battery power.

8. Test the CO Alarm. Press an hol the test button on the cover until the

alarm soun s: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause. In a series of interconnecte

Alarms, you must test each Alarm separately by pressing an hol ing the

test button. Make sure all units alarm when each one is teste .

If any unit in the series oes not alarm uring testing, TURN OFF POWER

an recheck connections. If it oes not alarm when you restore power,

replace it imme iately.

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A. Unswitche 120VAC B. To A itional Alarms,

60 Hz source Maximum = 18 Alarms

1. CO Alarm

2. Ceiling or Wall

3. Power Connector

4. Wire Nut

5. Junction Box

6. Neutral Wire (White)

7. Interconnect Wire

(Orange)

8. Hot Wire (Black)

STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY:

• If you are only installing one unit, restore power to the junction box.

INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONLY:

• If you are interconnecting multiple Alarms repeat Step 1-5 for

each Alarm in the series. When you are finished restore power

to the junction box.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not restore power until all Alarms are

completely installed. Restoring power before installation is complete may

result in serious electrical shock injury or death.

HO TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM

FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM

Carbon monoxi e is an o orless, invisible gas, which often makes it ifficult

to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the factors that

can make it ifficult to locate sources of CO:

• House well ventilate before the investigator arrives.

• Problem cause by “back rafting.”

• Transient CO problem cause by special circumstances.

Because CO may issipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be

ifficult to locate the source of CO. BRK Brands Inc. shall not be obligated

to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.

POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME

Fuel-burning appliances like:

portable heater, gas or woo burning

fireplace, gas kitchen range or cook-

top, gas clothes ryer.

Damaged or insufficient venting:

corro e or isconnecte water heater

vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or

flue, or cracke heat exchanger,

blocke or clogge chimney opening.

Improper use of appliance/ device:

operating a barbecue grill or vehicle

in an enclose area (like a garage or

screene porch).

Transient CO Problems: “transient” or on-again-off-again CO problems can

be cause by out oor con itions an other special circumstances.

The following conditions can result in transient CO situations:

1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances cause by out oor

con itions such as:

• Win irection an /or velocity, inclu ing high, gusty win s. Heavy air in

the vent pipes (col /humi air with exten e perio s between cycles).

• Negative pressure ifferential resulting from the use of exhaust fans.

• Several appliances running at the same time competing for limite fresh air.

• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes ryers, furnaces, or

water heaters.

• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe esigns which can amplify

the above situations.

Exten e operation of unvente fuel burning evices (range, oven, fireplace).

3. Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the groun .

4. Car i ling in an open or close attache garage, or near a home.

These con itions are angerous because they can trap exhaust in your home.

Since these con itions can come an go, they are also har to recreate uring

a CO investigation.

CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after

you press the Test/Silence button. CO levels are still potentially angerous. Refer to “If Your CO Alarm Soun s” for etails on

how to respon to an alarm. If anyone is feeling ill,

EVACUATE your home imme iately an call 911.

This CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for use in

industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA) requirements for carbon monoxide detectors must be met.

CO alarms may not waken all individuals. If chil ren or others o not rea ily

waken to the soun of the CO alarm, or if there are infants or family members

with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigne to assist them

in the event of an emergency.

CO Alarms will not work without power. This CO Alarm requires a continuous

supply of AC power, an a fresh, correctly installe 9V battery to power the

battery back-up. The battery back-up is for emergency use only!

CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power

systems: AC powere CO Alarms shoul only be operate with true or pure

sine wave inverters. Operating this CO Alarm with most battery-powere UPS

(uninterruptible power supply) pro ucts or square wave or “quasi sine wave”

inverters will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about your inverter or

UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.

This CO Alarm will not sense carbon monoxide that does not reach the

sensor. This CO Alarm 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

reaches the CO Alarm. For this reason, if be room oors are usually close

at night, we recommen you install a CO Alarm in each be room an in the

hallway between them.

CO Alarms may not sense CO on another level of the home. For example,

a CO Alarm on the secon level, near the be rooms, may not sense CO in

the basement. For this reason, one CO Alarm may not give a equate warning.

Complete coverage is recommen e . Place CO Alarms on each level of the

home.

CO Alarms may not be heard. The Alarm horn lou ness meets or excee s

current UL stan ar s of 85 B at 10 feet (3 meters). However, if the CO Alarm

is installe outsi e the be room, it may not wake up a soun sleeper or one

who has recently use rugs or has been rinking alcoholic beverages. This

is especially true if the oor is close or only partly open. Even persons who

are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the soun is blocke by istance or

close oors. Noise from traffic, stereo, ra io, television, air con itioner, or

other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn.

This CO Alarm is not inten e for people who are hearing impaire .

CO Alarms are not a substitute for a smoke alarm. Although fire is a source

of carbon monoxi e, this CO Alarm oes not sense smoke or fire. This CO

Alarm senses CO that may be escaping unnotice from malfunctioning

furnaces, appliances, or other sources. Early warning of fire requires the

installation of smoke alarms.

CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance. Though these CO Alarms

warn against increasing CO levels, BRK Bran s, Inc. oes not warrant or imply

in any way that they will protect lives from CO poisoning. Homeowners an

renters must still insure their lives.

CO Alarms have a limited life. Although the CO Alarm an all of its parts have

passe many stringent tests an are esigne to be as reliable as possible,

any of these parts coul fail at any time. Therefore, you must test your CO

Alarm weekly.

CO Alarms are not foolproof. Like all other electronic evices, CO Alarms

have limitations. They can only etect CO that reaches their sensors. They

may not give early warning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming from a

remote part of the home, away from the CO Alarm.

UNDER RITERS LABORATORIES INC. UL2034

HAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?

Un erwriters Laboratories Inc. Stan ar UL2034 requires resi ential CO

Alarms to soun when expose to levels of CO an exposure times as

escribe below. They are measure in parts per million (ppm) of CO over

time (in minutes).

UL2034 Required Alarm Points*:

• If the Alarm is expose to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN

4 an 15 MINUTES

• If the Alarm is expose to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN

10 an 50 MINUTES.

• If the Alarm is expose to 70 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN

60 an 240 MINUTES.

*Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 10% to 95% Relative

Humi ity (RH).

The unit is esigne not to alarm when expose to a constant level

of 30 ppm for 30 ays.

CO Alarms are esigne to alarm before there is an imme iate life threat.

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 affect average,

healthy a ults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause hea aches.

• An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause hea aches in average,

healthy a ults after 35 minutes, but can cause eath after 2 hours.

GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area where

the CO Alarm is installed BEFORE removing it from the mounting

bracket or checking any electrical connections! Failure to turn off the

power first may result in serious electrical shock injury or death.

The following gui e can help you i entify a potential problem with the

installation or operation of your CO Alarm. NOTE: It is not meant to be

an all-inclusive list of all CO Alarm conditions. If you are experiencing a

con ition not covere in the next several pages, please contact Consumer

Affairs.

Condition LED (Red Light) Horn

ALARM CONDITION LED flashes approximating Horn pattern:

Single CO Alarm the horn pattern. 4 beeps, pause,

(Stan alone Alarm) 4 beeps, pause,

repeating

ALARM CONDITION LED flashes rapi ly on the unit(s) Horn pattern:

(Interconnecte that triggere the alarm. LEDs 4 beeps, pause,

Series of CO Alarms) on the other Alarms in the series repeating on all

will not flash CO Alarms

ALARM SILENCE LED flashes approximating Horn stays quiet

the horn pattern. for 4 minutes

LOW BATTERY LED flashing approximately Horn is Silent for

SILENCE every minute. up to 8 hours.

ALARM LATCH Au io Off an LED flashing Horn is Silent

2 secon s On, 2 secon s Off

after local alarm unless reset

by Test/Silence button.

LOW BATTERY LED flashing 4 secon s On, Horn is Silent

LATCH 2 secon s Off.

NOTE: Latching features are not active during battery backup mode

operation.

MALFUNCTION LED flashes 3 times Horn soun s

synchronize with 3 chirps 3 chirps

every minute

END OF LIFE LED flashes 5 times Horn soun s

synchronize with 5 chirps 5 chirps

every minute

UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN PATTERNS

Condition LED (Red Light) Horn

POWER UP On continuously with AC Silent

Flash a minute with battery

DURING TESTING LED flashes approximating Horn pattern:

the horn pattern. 4 beeps, pause,

4 beeps, pause

LOW OR MISSING Low battery Latch Pattern Horn “chirps”

BATTERY once a minute

WARNING: When the AC power is Off if the battery is dead or missing

the CO Alarm cannot work.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR MODEL CO5120PDBN

ITH DIGITAL DISPLAY

Alarm operating

on AC power Alarm operating

on emergency

battery back-up

Low / missing

battery warning Alarm, Low

Battery or En

of Life silence

USING THE PEAK CO MEMORY

The CO Memory Feature lets you check the highest level of CO recor e

uring an alarm.

To check CO Memory:

1. Press an release the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the ash scrolls

to “MEMORY”.

2. Press an hol Test/Silence/Scroll button to isplay Memory CO level.

To clear CO Memory:

1. Automatically resets after 24 hours.

2a. Press an release the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the ash scrolls to

“CLEAR MEMORY.”

b. Press an hol the Test/Silence/Scroll button until the isplay shows “CLr.”

3. Remove all power; unplug the Alarm an remove the battery.

NOTE: The highest CO level will be save for 24 hours. DO NOT clear the

CO Memory rea ing if you plan to call someone to investigate a CO problem!

Clear the CO Memory rea ing only after the investigator has checke your

home. If the investigator will not arrive within the 24 hour time perio before

the unit automatically resets, be sure to write own the peak level.

SMART INTERCONNECT FEATURE

This CO Alarm inclu es “Smart Interconnect” which enables the Alarm to be

interconnecte with other BRK Smoke an CO Alarms. When interconnecte

to Smoke Alarms that go into alarm, this CO Alarm will soun the smoke horn

pattern.

INSTALLATION, continued

SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING

These symptoms are relate to CO POISONING an shoul be iscusse

with ALL househol members.

Mild Exposure: Slight hea ache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (“flu-like” symptoms).

Medium Exposure: Throbbing hea ache, rowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.

Extreme Exposure: Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart an lung failure.

Exposure to Carbon Monoxi e can cause brain amage, eath.

This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels

are extremely high in a short perio of time, or if CO levels reach a certain

minimum over a long perio of time. The CO Alarm generally soun s an alarm

before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy a ults.

Why is this important? Because you nee to be warne of a potential CO

problem while you can still react in time. In many reporte cases of CO

exposure, victims may be aware that they are not feeling well, but become

isoriente an can no longer react well enough to exit the buil ing or get

help. Also, young chil ren an pets may be the first affecte . The average

healthy a ult might not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm soun s.

However, people with car iac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies,

pregnant mothers, or el erly people can be more quickly an severely affecte

by CO. If you experience even mil symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your

octor imme iately!

HAT YOU NEED TO KNO ABOUT CO

HAT IS CO?

CO is an invisible, o orless, tasteless gas pro uce when fossil fuels o not

burn completely, or are expose to heat (usually fire). Electrical appliances

typically o not pro uce CO.

These fuels include: Woo , coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene,

an propane.

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WHAT IS CO? Continued Common appliances are often sources of CO.

If they are not properly maintaine , are improperly ventilate , or malfunction,

CO levels can rise quickly. CO is a real anger now that homes are more

energy efficient. “Air-tight” homes with a e insulation, seale win ows,

an other weatherproofing can “trap” CO insi e.

HO CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY?

A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air an soun s

a lou alarm before carbon monoxi e levels become threatening for average,

healthy a ults.

A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.

To help prevent CO problems an re uce the risk of CO poisoning:

• Clean chimneys an flues yearly. Keep them free of ebris, leaves, an

nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for rust an

corrosion, cracks, or separations. These con itions can prevent proper

air movement an cause back rafting. Never “cap” or cover a chimney

in any way that woul block air flow.

• Test an maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually. Many local gas

or oil companies an HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for

a nominal fee.

• Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances. Check

appliances for excessive rust an scaling. Also check the flame on the

burner an pilot lights. The flame shoul be blue. A yellow flame means

fuel is not being burne completely an CO may be present. Keep the

blower oor on the furnace close . Use vents or fans when they are

available on all fuel-burning appliances. Make sure appliances are vente

to the outsi e. Do not use grills or barbecue in oors, or in garages or

on screen porches.

• Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the raft hoo on

an operating furnace for a back raft. Look for cracks on furnace heat

exchangers.

• Check the house or garage on the other si e of share wall.

• Keep win ows an oors open slightly. If you suspect that CO is escaping

into your home, open a win ow or a oor. Opening win ows an oors

can significantly ecrease CO levels.

ITH BATTERY BACK-UP

Model CO5120BN

ITH BATTERY BACK-UP

AND DIGITAL DISPLAY

Model CO5120PDBN

CONFORMS TO

UL STD 2034

1. Test/Silence Button or

Test/Silence/Scroll Button

(CO5120PDBN only)

2. POWER/ALARM Light (RED)

3. Air Vents

4. (Behin the Cover) Alarm Horn:

85 B au ible alarm for test, alarm,

an unit malfunction warning.

5. Digital Display (CO5120PDBN only)

Levels of CO shown

in ppm if present.

En of Life –

Replace Alarm

During Testing, the

isplay flashes "30,

70, 150, 400" briefly.

During initial power

up isplay flashes

"888" briefly.

For your records please record:

Date Purchased: ___________Where Purchased: ________________________

Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year

Replace alarm 7 years after installation. Please write the date in the

space provided: _____________/____________Month/Year

The alarm will also provide an audible End-of-Life Signal approximately

7 years after installation to remind you to replace 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 replacement.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Malfunction –

Replace Alarm