First alert Fcd2n User manual

MODEL FCD2N—User’s Manual

120V Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm

With Silence Feature

M06-1039-003, 7/00

120V AC 60 Hz .085A Standby .087A Alarm

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

What The Lights and Alarm Tones Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

CO Alarm Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Where to Install CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Where NOT To Install CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

How to Install Your CO Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CHAPTER 3: IF YOUR CO SOUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

If the Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using the Silence Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CHAPTER 4: TESTING AND MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CHAPTER 5: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Symptoms of CO Poisoning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Potential Sources Of CO In The Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How Can I Protect My Family?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CHAPTER 6: UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. UL2034. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CHAPTER 8: GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE:

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 user.

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CHAPTER 1:

Introduction

BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT!

Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to

important operating instructions or to

potentially hazardous situations. Pay special

attention to these items.

IMPORTANT!

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.

IMPORTANT!

This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-

family residences. It is NOT designed for

marine use.

CAUTION!

This CO Alarm will only indicate the

presence of carbon monoxide gas at the

sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be

present in other areas.

WARNING!

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.

WARNING!

This CO Alarm can not operate without

continuous electricity. It does not operate

during a power failure.

WARNING!

NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm

if it alarms. Refer to “If Your CO Alarm

Sounds” for more information. Failure to do

so can result in injury or death.

WARNING!

Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO

Alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it

replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not

working properly, it cannot alert you to a

problem.

WARNING!

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 may consider using

warning devices which provide audible and

visual signals for carbon monoxide

concentrations under 30 ppm.

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HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS

General Information

CAUTION!

Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round.

CO problems can occur any time during the

year, and this alarm can only alert you if it is

plugged in and receiving power.

This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard,

unswitched 120V AC wall outlet. It is not

intended for use in extension cords, power

strips, or outlets controlled by a switch or

dimmer. These may not provide continuous

power to the unit.

When fully powered, it samples the air and

takes a new reading about every second. A

microchip inside the unit stores each reading,

and remembers the levels of CO it has been

exposed to over time. The unit goes into alarm

mode when it has been exposed to a “critical”

level of CO (measured in parts per million or

“ppm”) within a speciﬁed time (measured in

minutes).

This Carbon Monoxide Alarm features a

permanently installed sensor, three colored

indicator lights, and an 85 dB alarm horn. It also

has a silence feature to temporarily quiet the

alarm horn.

The Cover Of Your CO Alarm

Malfunction Warning

This unit performs self-diagnostic tests

approximately every second. If the Alarm

malfunctions, it should be replaced immediately.

1Test/Silence Button

2POWER Light (Green)

3SERVICE Light (Yellow)

4ALARM Light (Red)

5Air Vents

6(Behind the Cover) Alarm Horn: 85db

audible alarm for test, alarm, and unit

malfunction warning

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WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM TONES MEAN

During Power Up (or After Power Outage)

Green light ON. Yellow & red lights OFF.

Horn “chirps” once.

During an Alarm

Green light ON. Yellow light OFF. Red light

FLASHES. Repeating horn pattern: 4 beeps,

then a pause, 4 beeps, then a pause.

During Normal Operation

Green light ON. Yellow & red lights OFF.

Horn silent.

During Alarm Malfunction

Green light ON. Yellow light ON. Red light

FLASHES. Horn “chirps” about twice a minute.

During Normal Test

All three lights ﬂash brieﬂy. Horn pattern

repeats twice: 4 beeps, then a pause, 4 beeps,

then a pause.

Using the Silence Feature in Alarm

Green light ON. Yellow light OFF. Red light

FLASHES. Horn silent for 4 minutes. Refer to

Chapter 3 for details on the Silence feature.

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COALARMSPECIFICATIONS

Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and

Humidity Ranges:

The CO Alarm is not

formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm

typically. UL tested for false alarm resistance to

Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm),

Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm),

Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon

Dioxide (5000 ppm). Values measure gas and

vapor concentrations in parts per million.

Required Alarm Levels:

Before 10% COHb

exposure at levels of 30% to 70% Relative

Humidity (RH):

• 400 ppm CO between 4 and 15 minutes

• 150 ppm CO between 10 and 50 minutes

• 70 ppm CO between 60 and 240 minutes

The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed

to a constant level of 30 ppm

for 30 days.

Audible Alarm:

85dB minimum at 10 feet

Power:

on, green light shines continuously.

Malfunction:

Yellow light shines continuously.

Red light ﬂashes. Horn chirps twice a minute.

Dimensions:

5.83" x 3.32" x 1.6" (Approx.)

Supply Voltage:

120V AC 60Hz

.085A Standby .087A Alarm

During Alarm:

CO Alarm horn sounds while the

red light ﬂashes rapidly.

Warranty:

5-year limited warranty.

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 requirements are

intended to respond to the presence of carbon

monoxide from sources such as, but not limited

to, exhaust from internal-combustion engines,

abnormal operation of fuel-ﬁred appliances,

and ﬁreplaces. 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, and is designed to

alarm before CO levels become life threatening.

This allows you precious time to leave the

house and correct the problem. This is only

possible if alarms are located, installed, and

maintained as described in this manual.

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CHAPTER 2:

Installation

WHERE TO INSTALL

CO ALARMS

The Consumer Product Safety Commission

(CPSC) recommends the use of at least one CO

Alarm per household, located near the sleeping

area. For added protection, install additional

CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on

every level of your home.

If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet,

install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway.

In a Single-level Home:

• Install at least one CO Alarm near or

within each separate sleeping area.

• For added protection, install an addi-

tional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (6

meters) away from the furnace or fuel

burning heat source.

In a Multi-level Home:

• Install at least one CO Alarm near or

within each separate sleeping area.

• For added protection, install at least one

CO Alarm on each level of the home. If

you have a basement, install that CO

Alarm at the top of the basement stairs.

• For added protection, install an addi-

tional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (6

meters) away from the furnace or fuel

burning heat source.

WARNING!

This unit does not work without power.

Choose an outlet where it can’t be

accidentally unplugged or switched off by

children. Keep small children away from the

unit. Teach them not to play with it or unplug

it. Explain what the alarms mean.

GARAGE

SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING CO ALARMS

BEDROOM

HALL

LIVING ROOM KITCHEN

BASEMENT

BEDROOM

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WHERE NOT TO INSTALL

CO ALARMS

DO NOT locate this CO Alarm:

• In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms,

or in any extremely dusty, dirty or

greasy areas.

• Closer than 20 feet from a furnace or

other fuel burning heat source, or fuel

burning appliances like a water heater.

• Within 5 feet of any cooking appliance.

• In extremely humid areas. This alarm

should be at least 10 feet from a bath

or shower, sauna, humidiﬁer, vaporizer,

dishwasher, laundry room, utility room

or other source of high humidity.

• In areas where temperature is colder than

40˚F (4˚C) or hotter than 100˚F (38˚C).

These areas include unconditioned crawl

spaces, unﬁnished attics, uninsulated or

poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and

garages.

• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans,

heat vents, air conditioners, fresh air

returns, or open windows. Blowing air

may prevent CO or smoke from reaching

the sensors.

• In direct sunlight.

• In outlets covered by curtains or

other obstruction.

WARNING!

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.

WARNING!

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.

WARNING!

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.

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HOW TO INSTALL

YOUR CO ALARM

WARNING!

This CO Alarm can not operate without

continuous electricity. It does not operate

during a power failure. Do not use in an

extension cord, or outlet controlled by a

dimmer or switch—unit must have a

constant power supply.

CAUTION!

Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year-round.

CO problems can occur any time during the

year, and this alarm can only alert you if it is

plugged in and receiving power.

1. Plug the unit into a standard UNSWITCHED

120V AC outlet. In horizontally or vertically

positioned wall outlets, mount unit with Test/

Silence button facing upward.

2. Make sure green light shines when you plug

in the unit. It will shine continuously when

unit is receiving power. The horn will “chirp”

once during power up, or when power is

restored after an outage.

3. Test by pressing the Test/Silence button

ﬁrmly until the unit sounds: four loud beeps,

pause, 4 beeps. The sequence should last

5-6 seconds. During testing, the green,

yellow, and red lights ﬂash. This is normal.

4. While testing the unit, have a family member

check that the horn can be easily heard from

the sleeping areas. The unit should be

located where it can wake you if it alarms at

night.

5. 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.

OTE:

A qualiﬁed appliance technician is deﬁned as

“a person, ﬁrm, corporation, or company that

either in person or through a representative, is

engaged in and responsible for the installation,

testing, servicing, or replacement of heating,

ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment,

combustion appliances and equipment, and/or

gas ﬁreplaces or other decorative combustion

equipment.”

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CHAPTER 3:

If Your CO Alarm Sounds

WARNING!

Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the

presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which

can kill you. In other words, when your CO

Alarm alarms, you must not ignore it!

If the Alarm Sounds:

1. Operate the Test/Silence button.

2. Call your emergency services, ﬁre

department or 911. Write down the number

of your local emergency service here:

3. Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or

by an open door or window. Do a head

count to check that all persons are

accounted for. Do not re-enter the premises,

or move away from the open door or

window until the emergency services

responder has arrived, the premises have

been aired out, and your CO alarm remains

in its normal condition.

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

from fuel-burning equipment and appliances,

and inspect for proper operation of this

equipment. If problems are identiﬁed during

this inspection have the equipment serviced

immediately. Note any combustion

equipment not inspected by the technician,

and consult the manufacturers’ instructions,

or contact the manufacturers directly, for

more information about CO safety and this

equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles

are not, and have not, been operating in an

attached garage or adjacent to the residence.

Write down the number of a qualiﬁed

appliance technician here:

_______________________________________

Finding the Source of CO

After an Alarm

Because CO may dissipate by the time an

investigator arrives, it may be difﬁcult to locate

the source of CO. See Chapter 5 “What You

Must Know About CO.”

BRK Brands, Inc. shall

not be obligated to pay for any carbon

monoxide investigation or service call.

“ALARM-MOVE

TO FRESH AIR”

If you hear the alarm horn

and the red light is

ﬂashing, move everyone to

a source of fresh air. DO

NOT unplug the CO Alarm!

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