SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
The follo wing symptoms may be related to C ARBON MO NOXI DE PO ISON ING and should be discuss ed with A LL members of th e household.
Mild exposure: Headaches, running nose, sore eyes, o ften de scribed as “flu” -like symptoms;
Medium exposure: Dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting;
Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, brain damage, death.
Many cas es of repo rted C ARBON MO NOXI DE POISON ING indicate that while vi ctims are aware they are not well, they bec ome so
disoriented they are unable to save themselves by e ither exi ting the building or calling for a ssist ance.
Some individuals are more sensitive t o CO than o thers, including p eople with cardiac or respirator y problems, infa nts, unb orn babies, pregnant mot hers, or e lderly people
can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. Member s of sensitive populations should co nsult their doctors for ad vice on taking additional precautions.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN TRANSIENT CO SITUATIONS:
1. Excessive spilla ge or rever se venting of fuel ap pliance s caused by outdoo r condit ions such a s:
• Wind direction an d/or velocity, including high, gusty w inds. He avy air in t he vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods be tween cycles).
• Negative pressure differenti al resulting from the use of ex haust fans.
• Several a pplianc es running at the same time competing for limited fresh air.
• Vent pipe co nnecti ons vibrating loose from clothes dryers , furnaces, or water heater s.
• Obstruction s in or unconventional vent pipe designs w hich can amplify the above situatio ns.
2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace).
3. Temperature invers ions, which can tr ap exhaus t close to the ground.
4. Car idling in an open o r closed a ttached garage, or near a home.
GENER AL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS
This CO A larm is intended fo r residential use. It is not in tended for use in industria l applica tions wh ere Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for carbon monoxide detector s must be me t.
CO alarm s may not waken all individuals. I f children or other s do not rea dily waken t o the soun d of the CO a larm, or i f there ar e infant s or family
members with mobility limitation s, make sur e that someone is as signed to assist t hem in the event of an emergency.
CO Alar ms will not work without powe r. This Alar m conta ins a sealed, non-r eplacea ble bat tery.
CO Alar ms for Solar or Wind Energy users and b attery backu p power sys tems: AC p owered C O Alarm s should only be operated wit h true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Alar m
with mos t batt ery-powered U PS (uninterruptible powe r supply) p roducts or square wave or “qua si sine wave” inverters will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about your inver ter or
UPS t ype, plea se consult with the manufacturer to verif y.
This CO A larm will n ot sense c arbon monoxide that does not reach the sensor. This CO Alarm will only sense C O at the sen sor. CO may be present in other areas. Doors or other obstructions
may affe ct the ra te at which CO reaches the CO A larm. F or this reason, if b edroom d oors ar e usually closed at night, we re commend yo u install a CO Ala rm in each be droom an d in the
hallway between them.
CO Alar ms may not se nse CO on a nother level of the home. For example, a CO A larm on t he second level, near the bedrooms, may not sense C O in the basement.
For this reason, o ne CO Alarm may not give adequa te warning. Complete cover age is recommended. Place CO Alarms o n each level o f the home.
CO Alar ms may not be h eard. The alarm ho rn loudness meet s or exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 fee t (3 meter s). However, if the CO Al arm is ins talled outside
the bedroom, it may no t wake up a sound sleeper or one who h as recen tly used d rugs or ha s been drin king alcoholic beverages. This is especially true if th e door is closed or
only par tly open. Even persons who a re awake may n ot hear the alarm ho rn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed do ors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radi o, televis ion, air
conditi oner, or other applian ces may als o prevent a lert persons from hearing the ala rm horn. T his CO A larm is not intended for people who are he aring impaired.
CO Alar ms are not a s ubstitute for a s moke alar m. Alth ough fire i s a source o f carbo n monoxide, this CO A larm does not sense
smoke or fir e. This CO Alarm senses CO that may be e scaping unnoticed from malfunct ioning
furnace s, applia nces, or other sources. E arly warning of fire requires the installation of smoke alarms.
CO Alar ms are not a s ubstitute for life insur ance. Th ough these CO Alarms warn against increasing CO levels, BRK B rands, Inc. does not warr ant
or imply in any w ay that they will protect lives from CO p oisonin g. Homeowners an d renter s must still insure t heir lives .
CO Alar ms have a limit ed life. A lthough the CO Alarm and all of its pa rts have passed many stringent te sts and a re design ed to be as
reliable a s possible, any of these par ts coul d fail at any t ime. Ther efore, you must test your CO A larm weekly.
CO Alar ms are not f oolpro of. Like all other electroni c devices , CO Ala rms have limi tatio ns. They c an only detect CO t hat reaches their s ensors. They
may not give early war ning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming fr om a tremo te part of the home, away from t he CO Alarm.
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
This silen ce feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning “chirp” for 8 h ours up to 7 d ays. You can s ilence the End of Life warning
“chirp” by pre ssing the Silence button. The hor n will chirp, a cknowledging that the End o f Life feature has been activated.
TESTING & MAINTENANCE
WEEKLY TESTING
• Test the CO A larm on ce a week . If the C O Alarm e ver fail s to tes t correctly, have it rep laced i mmediately! I f the CO A larm is n ot work ing pro perly, it cannot alert y ou to a pro blem.
• DO NOT st and clo se to th e Alarm w hen the h orn is s oundin g. Exp osure a t close r ange may b e harmf ul to you r heari ng. Whe n test ing, st ep away wh en horn s tar ts sounding.
You can test this CO A larm by pre ssing th e Test butt on on the A larm cover until alarm chirp s. The ala rm horn will sound: 4 beeps, a pau se, then 4 beeps. Th e alarm sequence
should last 5-6 s econds . If the unit does not alarm, ma ke sure it ha s been activated c orrec tly, and tes t again. I f the unit s till does n ot alarm, replace i t immediately.
• DO NOT tr y fixi ng the Al arm you rself – t his wil l void you r warranty! If t he CO Al arm is st ill not o perat ing pro perly, a nd it is st ill und er
warran ty, ple ase see “How to Ob tain War rant y Service” in t he Limi ted Warrant y. Install a new CO Alarm imm ediat ely.
• NEVE R use veh icle exh aust to t est your Alar m! Exhaust may ca use per manent damag e and void s your warrant y
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To keep the CO Alarm in good working order:
• Test it every week using t he Test but ton.
• Vacuum the C O Alarm cover once a month, using the so ft brush att achment . Never use water, cleaners, or solvents, since these may damage the unit. Test the CO Alarm ag ain aft er vacuuming.
• Please d ispos e of or re cycle the Alar m prope rly, foll owing a ny local r egula tions . Consu lt your l ocal was te mana gemen t authority or recyc ling
organi zatio n to find a n elec troni cs recy cling fa cilit y in your a rea. DO N OT DISP OSE OF A LAR M IN FIRE . BATTE RIES M AY EXPLO DE OR LE AK.
• DO NOT sp ray clea ning ch emical s or inse ct spr ays dire ctly o n or near t he CO Ala rm. DO NOT paint o ver the C O Alarm . Doing s o may caus e perma nent da mage.
Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals, and other contaminants can affect the sensor. When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm, make sure the room is well ventilated.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
WHAT IS CO?
CO is an invisible, odorless , tasteless gas produce d when fos sil fuels do not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usuall y fire). Electric al applia nces typically do not produce CO.
These fuels include: Wood, co al, charcoal, oil, n atural gas, gas oline, kerosene, and propan e.
Becaus e CO may dis sipate by t he time an investiga tor arrives, it may be diff icult to lo cate the source of CO. BR K Brands,
Inc. shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or ser vice call.
Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater, gas or wo od burnin g fireplace, gas ki tchen ra nge or cooktop, ga s clothe s 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 o r vehicle in an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch).
Transient CO Problems: “transient” or on-again- off-again CO pr oblems ca n be cause d by outdo or conditions and other special circ umstances.
A CO Alar m is not a su bstit ute fo r prope r maint enanc e of home a pplian ces.
THIS IS N OT A SMOK E AL ARM!
This CO A larm is de signed to d etect carbon mo noxide fr om AN Y source o f combus tion. It is NOT des igned to de tect smo ke, fire, or a ny other gas. Dang ers,
Warnings , and Cau tions alert you to important ope rating instructions or to poten tially ha zardo us situa tions. P ay special attention to t hese items.
This CO A larm will o nly indicate the presence of carbon monoxide g as at the sensor. Car bon monox ide gas may b e presen t in other areas.
• NEV ER ignore your Ca rbon Mo noxide A larm if it a larms. R efer to “I f Your CO Alarm Sou nds” for mo re infor mation. Failure to do so can re sult in injury or dea th.
• Test the CO A larm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to tes t correctly, have it r eplaced immediately! If the C O Alar m is not working properly, it cannot aler t you to a problem.
• This product is int ended for use in ordinary ind oor residential areas. I t is not designed to measure compliance with commercial and indust rial st andard s.
• This CO A larm is de signed fo r use insid e a single-f amily home or apar tment. I t is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways , or basem ents of multi-family buildin gs
unless working CO Alarms are also in stalle d in each family living unit. CO alarms in common area s may not be heard from inside individual f amily living units.
• This CO A larm alo ne is not a sui table substit ute for complete detecti on syste ms in places which house many peo ple, like hotels or dor mitories, unles s a CO Ala rm is also placed in each unit.
• DO NOT us e this CO A larm in warehouses, indus trial or commercial building s, special-purpose non -residential buildings, R Vs, boa ts, or airplanes .
This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential applications.
• This device is designed to protect indi viduals f rom the acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will no t fully safeguard
individuals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt consult a medic al practitioner.
Changes o r modification s to the pro duct, not expres sly appr oved by Fir st Alert / BRK Brands , Inc., co uld void the user’s authorit y to oper ate the
equipment. This device complies with P art 15 of th e FCC Rules. Operation is subject t o the following two conditions: (1) thi s device may n ot cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter ference received, including interference that may cause undesired oper ation.
WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?
Canadia n Standards A ssocia tion 6.19-0 1 require s residential CO Alarms t o sound when exposed to levels o f CO and exp osure
times as de scribed below. They a re measured in par ts per million (ppm) o f CO over time (in minutes).
CSA 6.19 Required Alarm Point s*:
• If the ala rm is exposed to 40 0 ppm of CO, IT MUST AL ARM BET WEE N 4 and 15 MIN UTE S.
• If the ala rm is exposed to 150 ppm o f CO, IT M UST A LA RM BE TW EEN 10 and 50 MIN UTES.
• If the ala rm is exposed to 70 ppm o f CO, IT M UST A LA RM BETWEEN 60 a nd 240 MI NUT ES.
* Approximately 10% C OHb exposure at levels of 10% t o 95% Rela tive Humi dity ( RH).
The unit is d esigned n ot to alar m when exposed to a constan t levelof 3 0 ppm for 30 days. CO A larms are designed to alarm before
there is an immediate life threat. Since you canno t see or smell CO, never assume it ’s not present.
• An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 2 0 minutes may not af fect aver age, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause head aches.
• An exposure to 40 0 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy a dults af ter 35 minutes, but can cause death af ter 2 hours.
This CO A larm mea sures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels are extremely hi gh in a shor t period of time, or if CO levels reach a cer tain
minimum over a lo ng perio d of time. The CO Ala rm generally sounds an alarm before t he onset o f symptoms in average, healthy adults.
GAS DETECTION AT T YPICAL TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY R ANGES:
The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 3 0 ppm typically. UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane (50 0 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Ac etate ( 200
ppm), Isop ropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (500 0 ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentra tions in parts p er million. A udible A larm: 85 d B minimum at 10 fee t (3 meter s).
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Br ands, In c., (“BR K”) t he maker of F irst A lert ®brand an d BRK®br and prod ucts, w arran ts that for a period of ten year s from th e date of purchase, t his product will be f ree from d efect s in
material and work manship. B RK, at its opt ion, will r epair or re place thi s produc t or any comp onent of t he produ ct found t o be defec tive during the war rant y period. Replacement will be made with
a new or reman ufact ured pro duct or component . If the product is no longer av ailable, r eplacement may be made with a simil ar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive war rant y.
This warranty is valid for the original reta il purcha ser from t he date of initial retail pur chase an d is not transfer able. Keep the original sales receipt . Proof of purcha se is required to obt ain
warran ty per formance. BR K dealers, serv ice centers, or re tail st ores selling BRK product s do not have the right to alter, modi fy or any way change t he terms and condit ions of this warranty.
This warranty does not c over normal wear of pa rts or damage resulting f rom any of t he following: negligent use or mi suse of the produc t, use on improper
voltage or curren t, use contrar y to the op erating instru ctions, disas sembly, repair or alte ration by anyone ot her than B RK or an authorized service cent er.
Further, the warranty do es not cover Acts o f God, such as fire, f lood, hurrican es and tor nadoes o r any bat teries t hat are included with this unit.
BRK sha ll not be liable for any in cident al or cons equential damage s caused by the breach of any expr ess or implied warr anty. E xcept to the extent prohibited by appli cable law,
any implied warranty of merchanta bility o r fitness for a par ticular purpose i s limited in duration to the duration of t he above wa rrant y. Some st ates, province s or jurisdictions
do not allow the exclusi on or limit ation of incident al or consequent ial damages or limitations on how long an implied war rant y lasts , so the ab ove limita tions or exclusion
may not appl y to you. This warranty gives you specific legal right s, and you may also have other righ ts that vary from state to stat e or provin ce to province.
How to Obt ain Warranty S ervice
Service: If ser vice is re quired, do not return the pro duct to yo ur retailer. In order t o obtain w arran ty ser vice, co ntact t he Consumer Affairs Di vision
at 1-800 -323 -9005. To assis t us in ser ving you, please have the model number and date of purc hase available when calling.
For Warr anty S ervice ret urn to: B RK Brands, Inc., 1301 Joe B attl e, El Paso, TX 79 936
Battery: BR K Brand s, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, wri tten or o ral, including that of mercha ntability or fi tness f or any par ticula r purpose with re spect to batte ry.
Visit www.firstalert.ca for more information.
Printed in Mexico M08-152718- CO710A-CA K3 8/ 16
For your records, please record:
Date Purchased: _______________________
Where Purchased: _______________________
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
Replac e alarm 10 years af ter ins talla tion. P lease w rite the date i n the spa ce prov ided:
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
The alar m will also provide an aud ible En d-of-L ife Sig nal app roxima tely 10 yea rs
afte r insta llati on to rem ind you t o replace the un it. Th e End-o f-Lif e Signal c an be
silenc ed for u p to 7 days. D o not dea ctiva te alar m until y ou have a re place ment .
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem... This means... You should...
The horn s ounds 3 “chirps” ever y minute.
MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Based on its Self
Test diagnos tics, t he unit has detected a
malfunction. The unit needs to be replaced.
END OF LI FE SIGN AL.
CO Alarm needs to be replaced.
CO Alar ms under wa rrant y should be retur ned to
manufacturer for replacement. See
“Limite d Warranty” fo r detail s.
Immediately replace the CO Alarm.
CO Alar m goes bac k into alarm 4 minutes
after you press the Test/Silence button. CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation.
IF YOU A RE FE ELI NG SYMPTO MS OF C O
POIS ONI NG, E VACU ATE your ho me and call 9 11 or
the Fire Depart ment. If not, pre ss the Test /Silence
butto n again and k eep ven tilat ing your h ome.
CO Alar m sounds f requently even though no high
levels of CO are revea led in an investigat ion.
The CO Alarm may be improperly locat ed.
Refer to “ Where to Insta ll CO Ala rms.”
Relocate your alarm. If frequent alarms continue,
have home rechecked for potential CO pr oblems.
You may be exper iencing an intermittent C O problem.
If you have any questi ons that c annot be a nswered by reading t his manual, call Consumer Af fairs at 1-800 -323 -90 05.
This Class B digit al appar atus complies wit h Canadian ICE S-0 03. This device c omplies with Industry C anada lic ence-exempt RS S stand ard(s). O peration is subje ct to the following t wo
conditi ons: (1) this device may not cause interf erence, a nd (2) this device mus t accept any inter ference, including inter ference that may ca use undesired operation o f the device.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
The follo wing symptoms may be related to C ARBON MO NOXI DE PO ISON ING and should be discuss ed with A LL members of th e household.
Mild exposure: Headaches, running nose, sore eyes, o ften de scribed as “flu” -like symptoms;
Medium exposure: Dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting;
Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, brain damage, death.
Many cas es of repo rted C ARBON MO NOXI DE POISON ING indicate that while vi ctims are aware they are not well, they bec ome so
disoriented they are unable to save themselves by e ither exi ting the building or calling for a ssist ance.
Some individuals are more sensitive t o CO than o thers, including p eople with cardiac or respirator y problems, infa nts, unb orn babies, pregnant mot hers, or e lderly people
can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. Member s of sensitive populations should co nsult their doctors for ad vice on taking additional precautions.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN TRANSIENT CO SITUATIONS:
1. Excessive spilla ge or rever se venting of fuel ap pliance s caused by outdoo r condit ions such a s:
• Wind direction an d/or velocity, including high, gusty w inds. He avy air in t he vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods be tween cycles).
• Negative pressure differenti al resulting from the use of ex haust fans.
• Several a pplianc es running at the same time competing for limited fresh air.
• Vent pipe co nnecti ons vibrating loose from clothes dryers , furnaces, or water heater s.
• Obstruction s in or unconventional vent pipe designs w hich can amplify the above situatio ns.
2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace).
3. Temperature invers ions, which can tr ap exhaus t close to the ground.
4. Car idling in an open o r closed a ttached garage, or near a home.
GENER AL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS
This CO A larm is intended fo r residential use. It is not in tended for use in industria l applica tions wh ere Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for carbon monoxide detector s must be me t.
CO alarm s may not waken all individuals. I f children or other s do not rea dily waken t o the soun d of the CO a larm, or i f there ar e infant s or family
members with mobility limitation s, make sur e that someone is as signed to assist t hem in the event of an emergency.
CO Alar ms will not work without powe r. This Alar m conta ins a sealed, non-r eplacea ble bat tery.
CO Alar ms for Solar or Wind Energy users and b attery backu p power sys tems: AC p owered C O Alarm s should only be operated wit h true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Alar m
with mos t batt ery-powered U PS (uninterruptible powe r supply) p roducts or square wave or “qua si sine wave” inverters will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about your inver ter or
UPS t ype, plea se consult with the manufacturer to verif y.
This CO A larm will n ot sense c arbon monoxide that does not reach the sensor. This CO Alarm will only sense C O at the sen sor. CO may be present in other areas. Doors or other obstructions
may affe ct the ra te at which CO reaches the CO A larm. F or this reason, if b edroom d oors ar e usually closed at night, we re commend yo u install a CO Ala rm in each be droom an d in the
hallway between them.
CO Alar ms may not se nse CO on a nother level of the home. For example, a CO A larm on t he second level, near the bedrooms, may not sense C O in the basement.
For this reason, o ne CO Alarm may not give adequa te warning. Complete cover age is recommended. Place CO Alarms o n each level o f the home.
CO Alar ms may not be h eard. The alarm ho rn loudness meet s or exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 fee t (3 meter s). However, if the CO Al arm is ins talled outside
the bedroom, it may no t wake up a sound sleeper or one who h as recen tly used d rugs or ha s been drin king alcoholic beverages. This is especially true if th e door is closed or
only par tly open. Even persons who a re awake may n ot hear the alarm ho rn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed do ors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radi o, televis ion, air
conditi oner, or other applian ces may als o prevent a lert persons from hearing the ala rm horn. T his CO A larm is not intended for people who are he aring impaired.
CO Alar ms are not a s ubstitute for a s moke alar m. Alth ough fire i s a source o f carbo n monoxide, this CO A larm does not sense
smoke or fir e. This CO Alarm senses CO that may be e scaping unnoticed from malfunct ioning
furnace s, applia nces, or other sources. E arly warning of fire requires the installation of smoke alarms.
CO Alar ms are not a s ubstitute for life insur ance. Th ough these CO Alarms warn against increasing CO levels, BRK B rands, Inc. does not warr ant
or imply in any w ay that they will protect lives from CO p oisonin g. Homeowners an d renter s must still insure t heir lives .
CO Alar ms have a limit ed life. A lthough the CO Alarm and all of its pa rts have passed many stringent te sts and a re design ed to be as
reliable a s possible, any of these par ts coul d fail at any t ime. Ther efore, you must test your CO A larm weekly.
CO Alar ms are not f oolpro of. Like all other electroni c devices , CO Ala rms have limi tatio ns. They c an only detect CO t hat reaches their s ensors. They
may not give early war ning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming fr om a tremo te part of the home, away from t he CO Alarm.
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
This silen ce feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning “chirp” for 8 h ours up to 7 d ays. You can s ilence the End of Life warning
“chirp” by pre ssing the Silence button. The hor n will chirp, a cknowledging that the End o f Life feature has been activated.
TESTING & MAINTENANCE
WEEKLY TESTING
• Test the CO A larm on ce a week . If the C O Alarm e ver fail s to tes t correctly, have it rep laced i mmediately! I f the CO A larm is n ot work ing pro perly, it cannot alert y ou to a pro blem.
• DO NOT st and clo se to th e Alarm w hen the h orn is s oundin g. Exp osure a t close r ange may b e harmf ul to you r heari ng. Whe n test ing, st ep away wh en horn s tar ts sounding.
You can test this CO A larm by pre ssing th e Test butt on on the A larm cover until alarm chirp s. The ala rm horn will sound: 4 beeps, a pau se, then 4 beeps. Th e alarm sequence
should last 5-6 s econds . If the unit does not alarm, ma ke sure it ha s been activated c orrec tly, and tes t again. I f the unit s till does n ot alarm, replace i t immediately.
• DO NOT tr y fixi ng the Al arm you rself – t his wil l void you r warranty! If t he CO Al arm is st ill not o perat ing pro perly, a nd it is st ill und er
warran ty, ple ase see “How to Ob tain War rant y Service” in t he Limi ted Warrant y. Install a new CO Alarm imm ediat ely.
• NEVE R use veh icle exh aust to t est your Alar m! Exhaust may ca use per manent damag e and void s your warrant y
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To keep the CO Alarm in good working order:
• Test it every week using t he Test but ton.
• Vacuum the C O Alarm cover once a month, using the so ft brush att achment . Never use water, cleaners, or solvents, since these may damage the unit. Test the CO Alarm ag ain aft er vacuuming.
• Please d ispos e of or re cycle the Alar m prope rly, foll owing a ny local r egula tions . Consu lt your l ocal was te mana gemen t authority or recyc ling
organi zatio n to find a n elec troni cs recy cling fa cilit y in your a rea. DO N OT DISP OSE OF A LAR M IN FIRE . BATTE RIES M AY EXPLO DE OR LE AK.
• DO NOT sp ray clea ning ch emical s or inse ct spr ays dire ctly o n or near t he CO Ala rm. DO NOT paint o ver the C O Alarm . Doing s o may caus e perma nent da mage.
Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals, and other contaminants can affect the sensor. When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm, make sure the room is well ventilated.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
WHAT IS CO?
CO is an invisible, odorless , tasteless gas produce d when fos sil fuels do not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usuall y fire). Electric al applia nces typically do not produce CO.
These fuels include: Wood, co al, charcoal, oil, n atural gas, gas oline, kerosene, and propan e.
Becaus e CO may dis sipate by t he time an investiga tor arrives, it may be diff icult to lo cate the source of CO. BR K Brands,
Inc. shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or ser vice call.
Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater, gas or wo od burnin g fireplace, gas ki tchen ra nge or cooktop, ga s clothe s 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 o r vehicle in an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch).
Transient CO Problems: “transient” or on-again- off-again CO pr oblems ca n be cause d by outdo or conditions and other special circ umstances.
A CO Alar m is not a su bstit ute fo r prope r maint enanc e of home a pplian ces.
THIS IS N OT A SMOK E AL ARM!
This CO A larm is de signed to d etect carbon mo noxide fr om AN Y source o f combus tion. It is NOT des igned to de tect smo ke, fire, or a ny other gas. Dang ers,
Warnings , and Cau tions alert you to important ope rating instructions or to poten tially ha zardo us situa tions. P ay special attention to t hese items.
This CO A larm will o nly indicate the presence of carbon monoxide g as at the sensor. Car bon monox ide gas may b e presen t in other areas.
• NEV ER ignore your Ca rbon Mo noxide A larm if it a larms. R efer to “I f Your CO Alarm Sou nds” for mo re infor mation. Failure to do so can re sult in injury or dea th.
• Test the CO A larm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to tes t correctly, have it r eplaced immediately! If the C O Alar m is not working properly, it cannot aler t you to a problem.
• This product is int ended for use in ordinary ind oor residential areas. I t is not designed to measure compliance with commercial and indust rial st andard s.
• This CO A larm is de signed fo r use insid e a single-f amily home or apar tment. I t is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways , or basem ents of multi-family buildin gs
unless working CO Alarms are also in stalle d in each family living unit. CO alarms in common area s may not be heard from inside individual f amily living units.
• This CO A larm alo ne is not a sui table substit ute for complete detecti on syste ms in places which house many peo ple, like hotels or dor mitories, unles s a CO Ala rm is also placed in each unit.
• DO NOT us e this CO A larm in warehouses, indus trial or commercial building s, special-purpose non -residential buildings, R Vs, boa ts, or airplanes .
This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential applications.
• This device is designed to protect indi viduals f rom the acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will no t fully safeguard
individuals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt consult a medic al practitioner.
Changes o r modification s to the pro duct, not expres sly appr oved by Fir st Alert / BRK Brands , Inc., co uld void the user’s authorit y to oper ate the
equipment. This device complies with P art 15 of th e FCC Rules. Operation is subject t o the following two conditions: (1) thi s device may n ot cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter ference received, including interference that may cause undesired oper ation.
WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?
Canadia n Standards A ssocia tion 6.19-0 1 require s residential CO Alarms t o sound when exposed to levels o f CO and exp osure
times as de scribed below. They a re measured in par ts per million (ppm) o f CO over time (in minutes).
CSA 6.19 Required Alarm Point s*:
• If the ala rm is exposed to 40 0 ppm of CO, IT MUST AL ARM BET WEE N 4 and 15 MIN UTE S.
• If the ala rm is exposed to 150 ppm o f CO, IT M UST A LA RM BE TW EEN 10 and 50 MIN UTES.
• If the ala rm is exposed to 70 ppm o f CO, IT M UST A LA RM BETWEEN 60 a nd 240 MI NUT ES.
* Approximately 10% C OHb exposure at levels of 10% t o 95% Rela tive Humi dity ( RH).
The unit is d esigned n ot to alar m when exposed to a constan t levelof 3 0 ppm for 30 days. CO A larms are designed to alarm before
there is an immediate life threat. Since you canno t see or smell CO, never assume it ’s not present.
• An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 2 0 minutes may not af fect aver age, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause head aches.
• An exposure to 40 0 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy a dults af ter 35 minutes, but can cause death af ter 2 hours.
This CO A larm mea sures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels are extremely hi gh in a shor t period of time, or if CO levels reach a cer tain
minimum over a lo ng perio d of time. The CO Ala rm generally sounds an alarm before t he onset o f symptoms in average, healthy adults.
GAS DETECTION AT T YPICAL TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY R ANGES:
The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 3 0 ppm typically. UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane (50 0 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Ac etate ( 200
ppm), Isop ropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (500 0 ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentra tions in parts p er million. A udible A larm: 85 d B minimum at 10 fee t (3 meter s).
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Br ands, In c., (“BR K”) t he maker of F irst A lert ®brand an d BRK®br and prod ucts, w arran ts that for a period of ten year s from th e date of purchase, t his product will be f ree from d efect s in
material and work manship. B RK, at its opt ion, will r epair or re place thi s produc t or any comp onent of t he produ ct found t o be defec tive during the war rant y period. Replacement will be made with
a new or reman ufact ured pro duct or component . If the product is no longer av ailable, r eplacement may be made with a simil ar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive war rant y.
This warranty is valid for the original reta il purcha ser from t he date of initial retail pur chase an d is not transfer able. Keep the original sales receipt . Proof of purcha se is required to obt ain
warran ty per formance. BR K dealers, serv ice centers, or re tail st ores selling BRK product s do not have the right to alter, modi fy or any way change t he terms and condit ions of this warranty.
This warranty does not c over normal wear of pa rts or damage resulting f rom any of t he following: negligent use or mi suse of the produc t, use on improper
voltage or curren t, use contrar y to the op erating instru ctions, disas sembly, repair or alte ration by anyone ot her than B RK or an authorized service cent er.
Further, the warranty do es not cover Acts o f God, such as fire, f lood, hurrican es and tor nadoes o r any bat teries t hat are included with this unit.
BRK sha ll not be liable for any in cident al or cons equential damage s caused by the breach of any expr ess or implied warr anty. E xcept to the extent prohibited by appli cable law,
any implied warranty of merchanta bility o r fitness for a par ticular purpose i s limited in duration to the duration of t he above wa rrant y. Some st ates, province s or jurisdictions
do not allow the exclusi on or limit ation of incident al or consequent ial damages or limitations on how long an implied war rant y lasts , so the ab ove limita tions or exclusion
may not appl y to you. This warranty gives you specific legal right s, and you may also have other righ ts that vary from state to stat e or provin ce to province.
How to Obt ain Warranty S ervice
Service: If ser vice is re quired, do not return the pro duct to yo ur retailer. In order t o obtain w arran ty ser vice, co ntact t he Consumer Affairs Di vision
at 1-800 -323 -9005. To assis t us in ser ving you, please have the model number and date of purc hase available when calling.
For Warr anty S ervice ret urn to: B RK Brands, Inc., 1301 Joe B attl e, El Paso, TX 79 936
Battery: BR K Brand s, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, wri tten or o ral, including that of mercha ntability or fi tness f or any par ticula r purpose with re spect to batte ry.
Visit www.firstalert.ca for more information.
Printed in Mexico M08-152718- CO710A-CA K3 8/ 16
For your records, please record:
Date Purchased: _______________________
Where Purchased: _______________________
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
Replac e alarm 10 years af ter ins talla tion. P lease w rite the date i n the spa ce prov ided:
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
The alar m will also provide an aud ible En d-of-L ife Sig nal app roxima tely 10 yea rs
afte r insta llati on to rem ind you t o replace the un it. Th e End-o f-Lif e Signal c an be
silenc ed for u p to 7 days. D o not dea ctiva te alar m until y ou have a re place ment .
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem... This means... You should...
The horn s ounds 3 “chirps” ever y minute.
MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Based on its Self
Test diagnos tics, t he unit has detected a
malfunction. The unit needs to be replaced.
END OF LI FE SIGN AL.
CO Alarm needs to be replaced.
CO Alar ms under wa rrant y should be retur ned to
manufacturer for replacement. See
“Limite d Warranty” fo r detail s.
Immediately replace the CO Alarm.
CO Alar m goes bac k into alarm 4 minutes
after you press the Test/Silence button. CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation.
IF YOU A RE FE ELI NG SYMPTO MS OF C O
POIS ONI NG, E VACU ATE your ho me and call 9 11 or
the Fire Depart ment. If not, pre ss the Test /Silence
butto n again and k eep ven tilat ing your h ome.
CO Alar m sounds f requently even though no high
levels of CO are revea led in an investigat ion.
The CO Alarm may be improperly locat ed.
Refer to “ Where to Insta ll CO Ala rms.”
Relocate your alarm. If frequent alarms continue,
have home rechecked for potential CO pr oblems.
You may be exper iencing an intermittent C O problem.
If you have any questi ons that c annot be a nswered by reading t his manual, call Consumer Af fairs at 1-800 -323 -90 05.
This Class B digit al appar atus complies wit h Canadian ICE S-0 03. This device c omplies with Industry C anada lic ence-exempt RS S stand ard(s). O peration is subje ct to the following t wo
conditi ons: (1) this device may not cause interf erence, a nd (2) this device mus t accept any inter ference, including inter ference that may ca use undesired operation o f the device.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
The follo wing symptoms may be related to C ARBON MO NOXI DE PO ISON ING and should be discuss ed with A LL members of th e household.
Mild exposure: Headaches, running nose, sore eyes, o ften de scribed as “flu” -like symptoms;
Medium exposure: Dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting;
Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, brain damage, death.
Many cas es of repo rted C ARBON MO NOXI DE POISON ING indicate that while vi ctims are aware they are not well, they bec ome so
disoriented they are unable to save themselves by e ither exi ting the building or calling for a ssist ance.
Some individuals are more sensitive t o CO than o thers, including p eople with cardiac or respirator y problems, infa nts, unb orn babies, pregnant mot hers, or e lderly people
can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. Member s of sensitive populations should co nsult their doctors for ad vice on taking additional precautions.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN TRANSIENT CO SITUATIONS:
1. Excessive spilla ge or rever se venting of fuel ap pliance s caused by outdoo r condit ions such a s:
• Wind direction an d/or velocity, including high, gusty w inds. He avy air in t he vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods be tween cycles).
• Negative pressure differenti al resulting from the use of ex haust fans.
• Several a pplianc es running at the same time competing for limited fresh air.
• Vent pipe co nnecti ons vibrating loose from clothes dryers , furnaces, or water heater s.
• Obstruction s in or unconventional vent pipe designs w hich can amplify the above situatio ns.
2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace).
3. Temperature invers ions, which can tr ap exhaus t close to the ground.
4. Car idling in an open o r closed a ttached garage, or near a home.
GENER AL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS
This CO A larm is intended fo r residential use. It is not in tended for use in industria l applica tions wh ere Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for carbon monoxide detector s must be me t.
CO alarm s may not waken all individuals. I f children or other s do not rea dily waken t o the soun d of the CO a larm, or i f there ar e infant s or family
members with mobility limitation s, make sur e that someone is as signed to assist t hem in the event of an emergency.
CO Alar ms will not work without powe r. This Alar m conta ins a sealed, non-r eplacea ble bat tery.
CO Alar ms for Solar or Wind Energy users and b attery backu p power sys tems: AC p owered C O Alarm s should only be operated wit h true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Alar m
with mos t batt ery-powered U PS (uninterruptible powe r supply) p roducts or square wave or “qua si sine wave” inverters will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about your inver ter or
UPS t ype, plea se consult with the manufacturer to verif y.
This CO A larm will n ot sense c arbon monoxide that does not reach the sensor. This CO Alarm will only sense C O at the sen sor. CO may be present in other areas. Doors or other obstructions
may affe ct the ra te at which CO reaches the CO A larm. F or this reason, if b edroom d oors ar e usually closed at night, we re commend yo u install a CO Ala rm in each be droom an d in the
hallway between them.
CO Alar ms may not se nse CO on a nother level of the home. For example, a CO A larm on t he second level, near the bedrooms, may not sense C O in the basement.
For this reason, o ne CO Alarm may not give adequa te warning. Complete cover age is recommended. Place CO Alarms o n each level o f the home.
CO Alar ms may not be h eard. The alarm ho rn loudness meet s or exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 fee t (3 meter s). However, if the CO Al arm is ins talled outside
the bedroom, it may no t wake up a sound sleeper or one who h as recen tly used d rugs or ha s been drin king alcoholic beverages. This is especially true if th e door is closed or
only par tly open. Even persons who a re awake may n ot hear the alarm ho rn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed do ors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radi o, televis ion, air
conditi oner, or other applian ces may als o prevent a lert persons from hearing the ala rm horn. T his CO A larm is not intended for people who are he aring impaired.
CO Alar ms are not a s ubstitute for a s moke alar m. Alth ough fire i s a source o f carbo n monoxide, this CO A larm does not sense
smoke or fir e. This CO Alarm senses CO that may be e scaping unnoticed from malfunct ioning
furnace s, applia nces, or other sources. E arly warning of fire requires the installation of smoke alarms.
CO Alar ms are not a s ubstitute for life insur ance. Th ough these CO Alarms warn against increasing CO levels, BRK B rands, Inc. does not warr ant
or imply in any w ay that they will protect lives from CO p oisonin g. Homeowners an d renter s must still insure t heir lives .
CO Alar ms have a limit ed life. A lthough the CO Alarm and all of its pa rts have passed many stringent te sts and a re design ed to be as
reliable a s possible, any of these par ts coul d fail at any t ime. Ther efore, you must test your CO A larm weekly.
CO Alar ms are not f oolpro of. Like all other electroni c devices , CO Ala rms have limi tatio ns. They c an only detect CO t hat reaches their s ensors. They
may not give early war ning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming fr om a tremo te part of the home, away from t he CO Alarm.
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
This silen ce feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning “chirp” for 8 h ours up to 7 d ays. You can s ilence the End of Life warning
“chirp” by pre ssing the Silence button. The hor n will chirp, a cknowledging that the End o f Life feature has been activated.
TESTING & MAINTENANCE
WEEKLY TESTING
• Test the CO A larm on ce a week . If the C O Alarm e ver fail s to tes t correctly, have it rep laced i mmediately! I f the CO A larm is n ot work ing pro perly, it cannot alert y ou to a pro blem.
• DO NOT st and clo se to th e Alarm w hen the h orn is s oundin g. Exp osure a t close r ange may b e harmf ul to you r heari ng. Whe n test ing, st ep away wh en horn s tar ts sounding.
You can test this CO A larm by pre ssing th e Test butt on on the A larm cover until alarm chirp s. The ala rm horn will sound: 4 beeps, a pau se, then 4 beeps. Th e alarm sequence
should last 5-6 s econds . If the unit does not alarm, ma ke sure it ha s been activated c orrec tly, and tes t again. I f the unit s till does n ot alarm, replace i t immediately.
• DO NOT tr y fixi ng the Al arm you rself – t his wil l void you r warranty! If t he CO Al arm is st ill not o perat ing pro perly, a nd it is st ill und er
warran ty, ple ase see “How to Ob tain War rant y Service” in t he Limi ted Warrant y. Install a new CO Alarm imm ediat ely.
• NEVE R use veh icle exh aust to t est your Alar m! Exhaust may ca use per manent damag e and void s your warrant y
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To keep the CO Alarm in good working order:
• Test it every week using t he Test but ton.
• Vacuum the C O Alarm cover once a month, using the so ft brush att achment . Never use water, cleaners, or solvents, since these may damage the unit. Test the CO Alarm ag ain aft er vacuuming.
• Please d ispos e of or re cycle the Alar m prope rly, foll owing a ny local r egula tions . Consu lt your l ocal was te mana gemen t authority or recyc ling
organi zatio n to find a n elec troni cs recy cling fa cilit y in your a rea. DO N OT DISP OSE OF A LAR M IN FIRE . BATTE RIES M AY EXPLO DE OR LE AK.
• DO NOT sp ray clea ning ch emical s or inse ct spr ays dire ctly o n or near t he CO Ala rm. DO NOT paint o ver the C O Alarm . Doing s o may caus e perma nent da mage.
Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals, and other contaminants can affect the sensor. When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm, make sure the room is well ventilated.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
WHAT IS CO?
CO is an invisible, odorless , tasteless gas produce d when fos sil fuels do not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usuall y fire). Electric al applia nces typically do not produce CO.
These fuels include: Wood, co al, charcoal, oil, n atural gas, gas oline, kerosene, and propan e.
Becaus e CO may dis sipate by t he time an investiga tor arrives, it may be diff icult to lo cate the source of CO. BR K Brands,
Inc. shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or ser vice call.
Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater, gas or wo od burnin g fireplace, gas ki tchen ra nge or cooktop, ga s clothe s 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 o r vehicle in an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch).
Transient CO Problems: “transient” or on-again- off-again CO pr oblems ca n be cause d by outdo or conditions and other special circ umstances.
A CO Alar m is not a su bstit ute fo r prope r maint enanc e of home a pplian ces.
THIS IS N OT A SMOK E AL ARM!
This CO A larm is de signed to d etect carbon mo noxide fr om AN Y source o f combus tion. It is NOT des igned to de tect smo ke, fire, or a ny other gas. Dang ers,
Warnings , and Cau tions alert you to important ope rating instructions or to poten tially ha zardo us situa tions. P ay special attention to t hese items.
This CO A larm will o nly indicate the presence of carbon monoxide g as at the sensor. Car bon monox ide gas may b e presen t in other areas.
• NEV ER ignore your Ca rbon Mo noxide A larm if it a larms. R efer to “I f Your CO Alarm Sou nds” for mo re infor mation. Failure to do so can re sult in injury or dea th.
• Test the CO A larm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to tes t correctly, have it r eplaced immediately! If the C O Alar m is not working properly, it cannot aler t you to a problem.
• This product is int ended for use in ordinary ind oor residential areas. I t is not designed to measure compliance with commercial and indust rial st andard s.
• This CO A larm is de signed fo r use insid e a single-f amily home or apar tment. I t is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways , or basem ents of multi-family buildin gs
unless working CO Alarms are also in stalle d in each family living unit. CO alarms in common area s may not be heard from inside individual f amily living units.
• This CO A larm alo ne is not a sui table substit ute for complete detecti on syste ms in places which house many peo ple, like hotels or dor mitories, unles s a CO Ala rm is also placed in each unit.
• DO NOT us e this CO A larm in warehouses, indus trial or commercial building s, special-purpose non -residential buildings, R Vs, boa ts, or airplanes .
This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential applications.
• This device is designed to protect indi viduals f rom the acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will no t fully safeguard
individuals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt consult a medic al practitioner.
Changes o r modification s to the pro duct, not expres sly appr oved by Fir st Alert / BRK Brands , Inc., co uld void the user’s authorit y to oper ate the
equipment. This device complies with P art 15 of th e FCC Rules. Operation is subject t o the following two conditions: (1) thi s device may n ot cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter ference received, including interference that may cause undesired oper ation.
WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?
Canadia n Standards A ssocia tion 6.19-0 1 require s residential CO Alarms t o sound when exposed to levels o f CO and exp osure
times as de scribed below. They a re measured in par ts per million (ppm) o f CO over time (in minutes).
CSA 6.19 Required Alarm Point s*:
• If the ala rm is exposed to 40 0 ppm of CO, IT MUST AL ARM BET WEE N 4 and 15 MIN UTE S.
• If the ala rm is exposed to 150 ppm o f CO, IT M UST A LA RM BE TW EEN 10 and 50 MIN UTES.
• If the ala rm is exposed to 70 ppm o f CO, IT M UST A LA RM BETWEEN 60 a nd 240 MI NUT ES.
* Approximately 10% C OHb exposure at levels of 10% t o 95% Rela tive Humi dity ( RH).
The unit is d esigned n ot to alar m when exposed to a constan t levelof 3 0 ppm for 30 days. CO A larms are designed to alarm before
there is an immediate life threat. Since you canno t see or smell CO, never assume it ’s not present.
• An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 2 0 minutes may not af fect aver age, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause head aches.
• An exposure to 40 0 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy a dults af ter 35 minutes, but can cause death af ter 2 hours.
This CO A larm mea sures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels are extremely hi gh in a shor t period of time, or if CO levels reach a cer tain
minimum over a lo ng perio d of time. The CO Ala rm generally sounds an alarm before t he onset o f symptoms in average, healthy adults.
GAS DETECTION AT T YPICAL TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY R ANGES:
The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 3 0 ppm typically. UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane (50 0 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Ac etate ( 200
ppm), Isop ropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (500 0 ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentra tions in parts p er million. A udible A larm: 85 d B minimum at 10 fee t (3 meter s).
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Br ands, In c., (“BR K”) t he maker of F irst A lert ®brand an d BRK®br and prod ucts, w arran ts that for a period of ten year s from th e date of purchase, t his product will be f ree from d efect s in
material and work manship. B RK, at its opt ion, will r epair or re place thi s produc t or any comp onent of t he produ ct found t o be defec tive during the war rant y period. Replacement will be made with
a new or reman ufact ured pro duct or component . If the product is no longer av ailable, r eplacement may be made with a simil ar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive war rant y.
This warranty is valid for the original reta il purcha ser from t he date of initial retail pur chase an d is not transfer able. Keep the original sales receipt . Proof of purcha se is required to obt ain
warran ty per formance. BR K dealers, serv ice centers, or re tail st ores selling BRK product s do not have the right to alter, modi fy or any way change t he terms and condit ions of this warranty.
This warranty does not c over normal wear of pa rts or damage resulting f rom any of t he following: negligent use or mi suse of the produc t, use on improper
voltage or curren t, use contrar y to the op erating instru ctions, disas sembly, repair or alte ration by anyone ot her than B RK or an authorized service cent er.
Further, the warranty do es not cover Acts o f God, such as fire, f lood, hurrican es and tor nadoes o r any bat teries t hat are included with this unit.
BRK sha ll not be liable for any in cident al or cons equential damage s caused by the breach of any expr ess or implied warr anty. E xcept to the extent prohibited by appli cable law,
any implied warranty of merchanta bility o r fitness for a par ticular purpose i s limited in duration to the duration of t he above wa rrant y. Some st ates, province s or jurisdictions
do not allow the exclusi on or limit ation of incident al or consequent ial damages or limitations on how long an implied war rant y lasts , so the ab ove limita tions or exclusion
may not appl y to you. This warranty gives you specific legal right s, and you may also have other righ ts that vary from state to stat e or provin ce to province.
How to Obt ain Warranty S ervice
Service: If ser vice is re quired, do not return the pro duct to yo ur retailer. In order t o obtain w arran ty ser vice, co ntact t he Consumer Affairs Di vision
at 1-800 -323 -9005. To assis t us in ser ving you, please have the model number and date of purc hase available when calling.
For Warr anty S ervice ret urn to: B RK Brands, Inc., 1301 Joe B attl e, El Paso, TX 79 936
Battery: BR K Brand s, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, wri tten or o ral, including that of mercha ntability or fi tness f or any par ticula r purpose with re spect to batte ry.
Visit www.firstalert.ca for more information.
Printed in Mexico M08-152718- CO710A-CA K3 8/ 16
For your records, please record:
Date Purchased: _______________________
Where Purchased: _______________________
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
Replac e alarm 10 years af ter ins talla tion. P lease w rite the date i n the spa ce prov ided:
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
The alar m will also provide an aud ible En d-of-L ife Sig nal app roxima tely 10 yea rs
afte r insta llati on to rem ind you t o replace the un it. Th e End-o f-Lif e Signal c an be
silenc ed for u p to 7 days. D o not dea ctiva te alar m until y ou have a re place ment .
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem... This means... You should...
The horn s ounds 3 “chirps” ever y minute.
MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Based on its Self
Test diagnos tics, t he unit has detected a
malfunction. The unit needs to be replaced.
END OF LI FE SIGN AL.
CO Alarm needs to be replaced.
CO Alar ms under wa rrant y should be retur ned to
manufacturer for replacement. See
“Limite d Warranty” fo r detail s.
Immediately replace the CO Alarm.
CO Alar m goes bac k into alarm 4 minutes
after you press the Test/Silence button. CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation.
IF YOU A RE FE ELI NG SYMPTO MS OF C O
POIS ONI NG, E VACU ATE your ho me and call 9 11 or
the Fire Depart ment. If not, pre ss the Test /Silence
butto n again and k eep ven tilat ing your h ome.
CO Alar m sounds f requently even though no high
levels of CO are revea led in an investigat ion.
The CO Alarm may be improperly locat ed.
Refer to “ Where to Insta ll CO Ala rms.”
Relocate your alarm. If frequent alarms continue,
have home rechecked for potential CO pr oblems.
You may be exper iencing an intermittent C O problem.
If you have any questi ons that c annot be a nswered by reading t his manual, call Consumer Af fairs at 1-800 -323 -90 05.
This Class B digit al appar atus complies wit h Canadian ICE S-0 03. This device c omplies with Industry C anada lic ence-exempt RS S stand ard(s). O peration is subje ct to the following t wo
conditi ons: (1) this device may not cause interf erence, a nd (2) this device mus t accept any inter ference, including inter ference that may ca use undesired operation o f the device.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
The follo wing symptoms may be related to C ARBON MO NOXI DE PO ISON ING and should be discuss ed with A LL members of th e household.
Mild exposure: Headaches, running nose, sore eyes, o ften de scribed as “flu” -like symptoms;
Medium exposure: Dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting;
Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, brain damage, death.
Many cas es of repo rted C ARBON MO NOXI DE POISON ING indicate that while vi ctims are aware they are not well, they bec ome so
disoriented they are unable to save themselves by e ither exi ting the building or calling for a ssist ance.
Some individuals are more sensitive t o CO than o thers, including p eople with cardiac or respirator y problems, infa nts, unb orn babies, pregnant mot hers, or e lderly people
can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. Member s of sensitive populations should co nsult their doctors for ad vice on taking additional precautions.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN TRANSIENT CO SITUATIONS:
1. Excessive spilla ge or rever se venting of fuel ap pliance s caused by outdoo r condit ions such a s:
• Wind direction an d/or velocity, including high, gusty w inds. He avy air in t he vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods be tween cycles).
• Negative pressure differenti al resulting from the use of ex haust fans.
• Several a pplianc es running at the same time competing for limited fresh air.
• Vent pipe co nnecti ons vibrating loose from clothes dryers , furnaces, or water heater s.
• Obstruction s in or unconventional vent pipe designs w hich can amplify the above situatio ns.
2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace).
3. Temperature invers ions, which can tr ap exhaus t close to the ground.
4. Car idling in an open o r closed a ttached garage, or near a home.
GENER AL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS
This CO A larm is intended fo r residential use. It is not in tended for use in industria l applica tions wh ere Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for carbon monoxide detector s must be me t.
CO alarm s may not waken all individuals. I f children or other s do not rea dily waken t o the soun d of the CO a larm, or i f there ar e infant s or family
members with mobility limitation s, make sur e that someone is as signed to assist t hem in the event of an emergency.
CO Alar ms will not work without powe r. This Alar m conta ins a sealed, non-r eplacea ble bat tery.
CO Alar ms for Solar or Wind Energy users and b attery backu p power sys tems: AC p owered C O Alarm s should only be operated wit h true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Alar m
with mos t batt ery-powered U PS (uninterruptible powe r supply) p roducts or square wave or “qua si sine wave” inverters will damage the Alarm. If you are not sure about your inver ter or
UPS t ype, plea se consult with the manufacturer to verif y.
This CO A larm will n ot sense c arbon monoxide that does not reach the sensor. This CO Alarm will only sense C O at the sen sor. CO may be present in other areas. Doors or other obstructions
may affe ct the ra te at which CO reaches the CO A larm. F or this reason, if b edroom d oors ar e usually closed at night, we re commend yo u install a CO Ala rm in each be droom an d in the
hallway between them.
CO Alar ms may not se nse CO on a nother level of the home. For example, a CO A larm on t he second level, near the bedrooms, may not sense C O in the basement.
For this reason, o ne CO Alarm may not give adequa te warning. Complete cover age is recommended. Place CO Alarms o n each level o f the home.
CO Alar ms may not be h eard. The alarm ho rn loudness meet s or exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 fee t (3 meter s). However, if the CO Al arm is ins talled outside
the bedroom, it may no t wake up a sound sleeper or one who h as recen tly used d rugs or ha s been drin king alcoholic beverages. This is especially true if th e door is closed or
only par tly open. Even persons who a re awake may n ot hear the alarm ho rn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed do ors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radi o, televis ion, air
conditi oner, or other applian ces may als o prevent a lert persons from hearing the ala rm horn. T his CO A larm is not intended for people who are he aring impaired.
CO Alar ms are not a s ubstitute for a s moke alar m. Alth ough fire i s a source o f carbo n monoxide, this CO A larm does not sense
smoke or fir e. This CO Alarm senses CO that may be e scaping unnoticed from malfunct ioning
furnace s, applia nces, or other sources. E arly warning of fire requires the installation of smoke alarms.
CO Alar ms are not a s ubstitute for life insur ance. Th ough these CO Alarms warn against increasing CO levels, BRK B rands, Inc. does not warr ant
or imply in any w ay that they will protect lives from CO p oisonin g. Homeowners an d renter s must still insure t heir lives .
CO Alar ms have a limit ed life. A lthough the CO Alarm and all of its pa rts have passed many stringent te sts and a re design ed to be as
reliable a s possible, any of these par ts coul d fail at any t ime. Ther efore, you must test your CO A larm weekly.
CO Alar ms are not f oolpro of. Like all other electroni c devices , CO Ala rms have limi tatio ns. They c an only detect CO t hat reaches their s ensors. They
may not give early war ning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming fr om a tremo te part of the home, away from t he CO Alarm.
SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL
This silen ce feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning “chirp” for 8 h ours up to 7 d ays. You can s ilence the End of Life warning
“chirp” by pre ssing the Silence button. The hor n will chirp, a cknowledging that the End o f Life feature has been activated.
TESTING & MAINTENANCE
WEEKLY TESTING
• Test the CO A larm on ce a week . If the C O Alarm e ver fail s to tes t correctly, have it rep laced i mmediately! I f the CO A larm is n ot work ing pro perly, it cannot alert y ou to a pro blem.
• DO NOT st and clo se to th e Alarm w hen the h orn is s oundin g. Exp osure a t close r ange may b e harmf ul to you r heari ng. Whe n test ing, st ep away wh en horn s tar ts sounding.
You can test this CO A larm by pre ssing th e Test butt on on the A larm cover until alarm chirp s. The ala rm horn will sound: 4 beeps, a pau se, then 4 beeps. Th e alarm sequence
should last 5-6 s econds . If the unit does not alarm, ma ke sure it ha s been activated c orrec tly, and tes t again. I f the unit s till does n ot alarm, replace i t immediately.
• DO NOT tr y fixi ng the Al arm you rself – t his wil l void you r warranty! If t he CO Al arm is st ill not o perat ing pro perly, a nd it is st ill und er
warran ty, ple ase see “How to Ob tain War rant y Service” in t he Limi ted Warrant y. Install a new CO Alarm imm ediat ely.
• NEVE R use veh icle exh aust to t est your Alar m! Exhaust may ca use per manent damag e and void s your warrant y
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To keep the CO Alarm in good working order:
• Test it every week using t he Test but ton.
• Vacuum the C O Alarm cover once a month, using the so ft brush att achment . Never use water, cleaners, or solvents, since these may damage the unit. Test the CO Alarm ag ain aft er vacuuming.
• Please d ispos e of or re cycle the Alar m prope rly, foll owing a ny local r egula tions . Consu lt your l ocal was te mana gemen t authority or recyc ling
organi zatio n to find a n elec troni cs recy cling fa cilit y in your a rea. DO N OT DISP OSE OF A LAR M IN FIRE . BATTE RIES M AY EXPLO DE OR LE AK.
• DO NOT sp ray clea ning ch emical s or inse ct spr ays dire ctly o n or near t he CO Ala rm. DO NOT paint o ver the C O Alarm . Doing s o may caus e perma nent da mage.
Household cleaners, aerosol chemicals, and other contaminants can affect the sensor. When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm, make sure the room is well ventilated.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
WHAT IS CO?
CO is an invisible, odorless , tasteless gas produce d when fos sil fuels do not burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usuall y fire). Electric al applia nces typically do not produce CO.
These fuels include: Wood, co al, charcoal, oil, n atural gas, gas oline, kerosene, and propan e.
Becaus e CO may dis sipate by t he time an investiga tor arrives, it may be diff icult to lo cate the source of CO. BR K Brands,
Inc. shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or ser vice call.
Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater, gas or wo od burnin g fireplace, gas ki tchen ra nge or cooktop, ga s clothe s 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 o r vehicle in an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch).
Transient CO Problems: “transient” or on-again- off-again CO pr oblems ca n be cause d by outdo or conditions and other special circ umstances.
A CO Alar m is not a su bstit ute fo r prope r maint enanc e of home a pplian ces.
THIS IS N OT A SMOK E AL ARM!
This CO A larm is de signed to d etect carbon mo noxide fr om AN Y source o f combus tion. It is NOT des igned to de tect smo ke, fire, or a ny other gas. Dang ers,
Warnings , and Cau tions alert you to important ope rating instructions or to poten tially ha zardo us situa tions. P ay special attention to t hese items.
This CO A larm will o nly indicate the presence of carbon monoxide g as at the sensor. Car bon monox ide gas may b e presen t in other areas.
• NEV ER ignore your Ca rbon Mo noxide A larm if it a larms. R efer to “I f Your CO Alarm Sou nds” for mo re infor mation. Failure to do so can re sult in injury or dea th.
• Test the CO A larm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to tes t correctly, have it r eplaced immediately! If the C O Alar m is not working properly, it cannot aler t you to a problem.
• This product is int ended for use in ordinary ind oor residential areas. I t is not designed to measure compliance with commercial and indust rial st andard s.
• This CO A larm is de signed fo r use insid e a single-f amily home or apar tment. I t is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways , or basem ents of multi-family buildin gs
unless working CO Alarms are also in stalle d in each family living unit. CO alarms in common area s may not be heard from inside individual f amily living units.
• This CO A larm alo ne is not a sui table substit ute for complete detecti on syste ms in places which house many peo ple, like hotels or dor mitories, unles s a CO Ala rm is also placed in each unit.
• DO NOT us e this CO A larm in warehouses, indus trial or commercial building s, special-purpose non -residential buildings, R Vs, boa ts, or airplanes .
This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residential applications.
• This device is designed to protect indi viduals f rom the acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will no t fully safeguard
individuals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt consult a medic al practitioner.
Changes o r modification s to the pro duct, not expres sly appr oved by Fir st Alert / BRK Brands , Inc., co uld void the user’s authorit y to oper ate the
equipment. This device complies with P art 15 of th e FCC Rules. Operation is subject t o the following two conditions: (1) thi s device may n ot cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter ference received, including interference that may cause undesired oper ation.
WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?
Canadia n Standards A ssocia tion 6.19-0 1 require s residential CO Alarms t o sound when exposed to levels o f CO and exp osure
times as de scribed below. They a re measured in par ts per million (ppm) o f CO over time (in minutes).
CSA 6.19 Required Alarm Point s*:
• If the ala rm is exposed to 40 0 ppm of CO, IT MUST AL ARM BET WEE N 4 and 15 MIN UTE S.
• If the ala rm is exposed to 150 ppm o f CO, IT M UST A LA RM BE TW EEN 10 and 50 MIN UTES.
• If the ala rm is exposed to 70 ppm o f CO, IT M UST A LA RM BETWEEN 60 a nd 240 MI NUT ES.
* Approximately 10% C OHb exposure at levels of 10% t o 95% Rela tive Humi dity ( RH).
The unit is d esigned n ot to alar m when exposed to a constan t levelof 3 0 ppm for 30 days. CO A larms are designed to alarm before
there is an immediate life threat. Since you canno t see or smell CO, never assume it ’s not present.
• An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 2 0 minutes may not af fect aver age, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause head aches.
• An exposure to 40 0 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy a dults af ter 35 minutes, but can cause death af ter 2 hours.
This CO A larm mea sures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels are extremely hi gh in a shor t period of time, or if CO levels reach a cer tain
minimum over a lo ng perio d of time. The CO Ala rm generally sounds an alarm before t he onset o f symptoms in average, healthy adults.
GAS DETECTION AT T YPICAL TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY R ANGES:
The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 3 0 ppm typically. UL tested for false alarm resistance to Methane (50 0 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Ac etate ( 200
ppm), Isop ropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (500 0 ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentra tions in parts p er million. A udible A larm: 85 d B minimum at 10 fee t (3 meter s).
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Br ands, In c., (“BR K”) t he maker of F irst A lert ®brand an d BRK®br and prod ucts, w arran ts that for a period of ten year s from th e date of purchase, t his product will be f ree from d efect s in
material and work manship. B RK, at its opt ion, will r epair or re place thi s produc t or any comp onent of t he produ ct found t o be defec tive during the war rant y period. Replacement will be made with
a new or reman ufact ured pro duct or component . If the product is no longer av ailable, r eplacement may be made with a simil ar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive war rant y.
This warranty is valid for the original reta il purcha ser from t he date of initial retail pur chase an d is not transfer able. Keep the original sales receipt . Proof of purcha se is required to obt ain
warran ty per formance. BR K dealers, serv ice centers, or re tail st ores selling BRK product s do not have the right to alter, modi fy or any way change t he terms and condit ions of this warranty.
This warranty does not c over normal wear of pa rts or damage resulting f rom any of t he following: negligent use or mi suse of the produc t, use on improper
voltage or curren t, use contrar y to the op erating instru ctions, disas sembly, repair or alte ration by anyone ot her than B RK or an authorized service cent er.
Further, the warranty do es not cover Acts o f God, such as fire, f lood, hurrican es and tor nadoes o r any bat teries t hat are included with this unit.
BRK sha ll not be liable for any in cident al or cons equential damage s caused by the breach of any expr ess or implied warr anty. E xcept to the extent prohibited by appli cable law,
any implied warranty of merchanta bility o r fitness for a par ticular purpose i s limited in duration to the duration of t he above wa rrant y. Some st ates, province s or jurisdictions
do not allow the exclusi on or limit ation of incident al or consequent ial damages or limitations on how long an implied war rant y lasts , so the ab ove limita tions or exclusion
may not appl y to you. This warranty gives you specific legal right s, and you may also have other righ ts that vary from state to stat e or provin ce to province.
How to Obt ain Warranty S ervice
Service: If ser vice is re quired, do not return the pro duct to yo ur retailer. In order t o obtain w arran ty ser vice, co ntact t he Consumer Affairs Di vision
at 1-800 -323 -9005. To assis t us in ser ving you, please have the model number and date of purc hase available when calling.
For Warr anty S ervice ret urn to: B RK Brands, Inc., 1301 Joe B attl e, El Paso, TX 79 936
Battery: BR K Brand s, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, wri tten or o ral, including that of mercha ntability or fi tness f or any par ticula r purpose with re spect to batte ry.
Visit www.firstalert.ca for more information.
Printed in Mexico M08-152718- CO710A-CA K3 8/ 16
For your records, please record:
Date Purchased: _______________________
Where Purchased: _______________________
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
Replac e alarm 10 years af ter ins talla tion. P lease w rite the date i n the spa ce prov ided:
Date Installed: ____________/____________Month/Year
The alar m will also provide an aud ible En d-of-L ife Sig nal app roxima tely 10 yea rs
afte r insta llati on to rem ind you t o replace the un it. Th e End-o f-Lif e Signal c an be
silenc ed for u p to 7 days. D o not dea ctiva te alar m until y ou have a re place ment .
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem... This means... You should...
The horn s ounds 3 “chirps” ever y minute.
MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Based on its Self
Test diagnos tics, t he unit has detected a
malfunction. The unit needs to be replaced.
END OF LI FE SIGN AL.
CO Alarm needs to be replaced.
CO Alar ms under wa rrant y should be retur ned to
manufacturer for replacement. See
“Limite d Warranty” fo r detail s.
Immediately replace the CO Alarm.
CO Alar m goes bac k into alarm 4 minutes
after you press the Test/Silence button. CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation.
IF YOU A RE FE ELI NG SYMPTO MS OF C O
POIS ONI NG, E VACU ATE your ho me and call 9 11 or
the Fire Depart ment. If not, pre ss the Test /Silence
butto n again and k eep ven tilat ing your h ome.
CO Alar m sounds f requently even though no high
levels of CO are revea led in an investigat ion.
The CO Alarm may be improperly locat ed.
Refer to “ Where to Insta ll CO Ala rms.”
Relocate your alarm. If frequent alarms continue,
have home rechecked for potential CO pr oblems.
You may be exper iencing an intermittent C O problem.
If you have any questi ons that c annot be a nswered by reading t his manual, call Consumer Af fairs at 1-800 -323 -90 05.
This Class B digit al appar atus complies wit h Canadian ICE S-0 03. This device c omplies with Industry C anada lic ence-exempt RS S stand ard(s). O peration is subje ct to the following t wo
conditi ons: (1) this device may not cause interf erence, a nd (2) this device mus t accept any inter ference, including inter ference that may ca use undesired operation o f the device.
