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M08-0408-002 Q11/12 Printed in Mexico

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This user’s manual contains important information

about your Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke

Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Alarm for

use by others, you must leave this manual—

or a copy of it—with the end user.

3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122

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

INTRODUCTION

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations 1) Use smoking

materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from

children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep electrical

appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits; 5) Keep

stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-free;

6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable

heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials;

8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate.

Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they

are not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to

a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an

additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means

of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.

BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

• Dang rs, Warnings, and Cautions al rt you to important op rating

instructions or to pot ntially hazardous situations. Pay sp cial

att ntion to th s it ms.

• This Smok /CO Alarm is approv d for us in singl -family

rsid nc s. It is NOT d sign d for marin or RV us .

• This combination Smok /Carbon Monoxid Alarm has two s parat

alarms. Th CO Alarm is not d sign d to d t ct fir or any oth r

gas. It will only indicat th pr s nc of carbon monoxid gas at

th s nsor. Carbon monoxid gas may b pr s nt in oth r ar as.

Th Smok Alarm will only indicat th pr s nc of smok that

r ach s th s nsor. Th Smok Alarm is not d sign d to s ns

gas, h at or flam s.

• This Smok /CO Alarm cannot op rat without working batt ri s.

R moving th batt ri s for any r ason, or failing to r plac th

batt ri s at th nd of th ir s rvic lif , r mov s your prot ction.

• NEVER ignor any alarm. S “If Your Smok /CO Alarm Sounds”

for mor information on how to r spond to an alarm. Failur to

rspond can r sult in injury or d ath.

• Th Sil nc F atur s ar for your conv ni nc only and will not

corr ct a probl m. S "Using th Sil nc F atur s" for d tails.

Always ch ck your hom for a pot ntial probl m aft r any alarm.

Failur to do so can r sult in injury or d ath.

• T st this Smok /CO Alarm onc a w k. If th Alarm v r fails to

tst corr ctly, hav it r plac d imm diat ly! If th Alarm is not

working prop rly, it cannot al rt you to a probl m.

• This product is int nd d for us in ordinary indoor locations of

family living units. It is not d sign d to m asur CO l v ls in

complianc with Occupational Saf ty and H alth Administration

(OSHA) comm rcial or industrial standards. Individuals with

m dical conditions that may mak th m mor s nsitiv to carbon

monoxid may consid r using warning d vic s which provid

audibl and visual signals for carbon monoxid conc ntrations

und r 30 ppm. For additional information on carbon monoxid

and your m dical condition contact your physician.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING

THIS ALARM

6 71 2 3

COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARM

WITH VOICE & LOCATION

Printed in Mexico M08-0408-002 Q11/12

First Alert®is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.

SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING

These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed

with ALL household members.

Mild Exposur : Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (“flu-like” symptoms).

Mdium Exposur : Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.

Extr m Exposur : Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure.

Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage, death.

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

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

minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally sounds an

alarm before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults. Why is this

important? Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while

you can still react in time. In many reported cases of CO exposure, victims may

be aware that they are not feeling well, but become disoriented and can no

longer react well enough to exit the building or get help. Also, young children

and pets may be the first affected. The average healthy adult might not feel

any symptoms when the CO Alarm sounds. However, people with cardiac

or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly

people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. If you experience

even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!

FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it difficult

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

can make it difficult to locate sources of CO

• House well ventilated before the investigator arrives.

• Problem caused by “backdrafting.”

• Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances.

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

difficult to locate the source of CO. BRK Brands, Inc. shall not b obligat d

to pay for any carbon monoxid inv stigation or s rvic call.

POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME

Fu l-burning applianc s lik :

portable heater, gas or wood

burning fireplace, gas kitchen

range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.

Damag d or insuffici nt v nting:

corroded or disconnected water

heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe

or flue, or cracked heat exchanger,

blocked or clogged chimney opening.

Improp r us of applianc /d vic :

operating a barbecue grill or vehicle

in an enclosed area (like a garage or

screened porch).

Transi nt CO Probl ms: “transient” or on-again-off-again CO problems can

be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.

Th following conditions can r sult in transi nt CO situations:

1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor

conditions such as

• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in

the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).

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

• Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited

fresh air.

• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces,

or water heaters.

• Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify

the above situations.

2. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace).

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

4. Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.

These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your home.

Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to recreate during

a CO investigation.

HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM

CO POISONING?

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

sounds a loud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening

for average, healthy adults.

A CO Alarm is not a substitut for prop r maint nanc of hom applianc s.

To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning

• Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves, and

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

corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can prevent proper

air movement and cause backdrafting. Never “cap” or cover a chimney

in any way that would block air flow.

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

or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for

a nominal fee.

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

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

burner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue. A yellow flame

means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present.

Keep the blower door on the furnace closed. Use vents or fans when

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

are vented to the outside. Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in

garages or on screen porches.

• Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft hood on

an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on furnace heat

exchangers.

• Check the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.

• Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO is

escaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening windows

and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.

In addition, familiariz yours lf with all nclos d mat rials. R ad this

manual in its ntir ty, and mak sur you und rstand what to do if your

CO Alarm sounds.

REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR

SMOKE/CO ALARMS

REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR CO ALARMS

WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO Alarms

to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as described below.

They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over time (in minutes).

UL2034 R quir d Alarm Points*:

• If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN

4 and 15 MINUTES.

• If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN

10 and 50 MINUTES.

• If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm if CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN

60 and 240 MINUTES.

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

Humidity (RH).

The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level of 30 ppm

for 30 days.

CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate 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 adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches.

• An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy

adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours.

Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station carbon

monoxide alarms UL2034.

According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2 “Carbon

monoxide alarms covered by these 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 at the Alarm, 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.

Gas D t ction at Typical T mp ratur and Humidity Rang s: 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.

Audibl Alarm: 85 dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).

REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS

RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS

Installing Smok Alarms in Singl -Family R sid nc s

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one Smoke Alarm

on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new construction,

the Smoke Alarms must be AC powered and interconnected. See “Agency

Placement Recommendations” for details. For additional coverage, it is recom-

mended that you install a Smoke Alarm in all rooms, halls, storage areas,

finished attics, and basements, where temperatures normally remain between

40˚ F (4.4˚ C) and 100˚ F (37.8˚ C). Make sure no door or other obstruction could

keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.

Mor sp cifically, install Smok Alarms:

• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.

• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or

completely closed.

• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping

areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet long (12 meters),

install a unit at each end.

• At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at the bottom of the

basement stairway.

Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state and

from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current require-

ments in your area. It is r comm nd d AC or AC/DC units b int rconn ct d

for add d prot ction. C ntinued...

ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS, C ntinued

Smok Alarms for th h aring impair d: Special purpose Smoke Alarms should

be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and an audible

alarm horn, and meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.

Smok alarms ar not to b us d with d t ctor guards unless the

combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.

All these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located,

installed and cared for as described in the user’s manual, and if smoke reaches

the Alarm. If you are unsure which type of Smoke Alarm to install, refer to

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72 (National Fire Alarm

and Signaling Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection

Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building

codes may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas of

the home.

F atur s:

• Separate sensors to detect smoke

and CO; the two alarm systems

work independently

• Voice with programmable location

• Separate audible and visual

signals to indicate alarm levels

of smoke or CO

• Powered by two “AA” batteries

•Side access drawer for easy

battery replacement

All First Al rt®Smok Alarms conform to r gulatory r quir m nts,

including UL217 and ar d sign d to d t ct particl s of combustion.

Smok particl s of varying numb r and siz ar produc d in all fir s.

Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric

technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced

in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible

materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include

paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.

Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization

technology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in

greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours

before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes

burning in couches or bedding.

For maximum prot ction, us both typ s of Smok Alarms on ach

l v l and in v ry b droom of your hom .

SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS

This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in apartments, condominiums,

townhouses, hospitals, day care facilities, health care facilities, boarding

houses, group homes and dormitories provided a primary fire detection

system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas

like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas

may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection

ordinances/regulations.

This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection

systems in places housing many people—like apartment buildings, condo-

miniums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, health care facilities, nursing

homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any kind. It is not a suitable

substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses, industrial

facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-residential buildings

which require special fire detection and alarm systems. Depending on the

building codes in your area, this Smoke Alarm may be used to provide

additional protection in these facilities.

In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC

powered Smoke Alarms only. In existing construction, AC, AC/DC, or DC

powered Smoke Alarms can be used as specified by local building codes.

Refer to NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and NFPA 101

(Life Safety Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire Department for

detailed fire protection requirements in buildings not defined as “households”.

HUD MAP Program

Certain HUD battery powered Smoke Alarm applications, especially those

that fall under HUD 223(f) MAP (Multi-family Accelerated Processing), may

require a 10 Year sealed tamper resistant battery. This alarm does not meet

that requirement. Substitute First Alert SA340B.

FCC Complianc

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-

ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.

Warning: Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly approved

by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

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

to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If th Alarm... Probl m... You should...

Horn "chirps" about once per minute;

Voic : "Replace battery in [Location]" every 5 hours Low battery warning. Install two new AA batteries*.

Horn sounds three "chirps" every minute;

Voic : "Detector error in [Location, example

"Kitchen"], please see manual" repeated every

5 hours; LED has 3 Green flashes with "chirps".

MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Device is not working

properly, and needs to be replaced. Units under warranty should be returned to

manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited

Warranty” for details.

Carbon Monoxid Alarm ONLY:

CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you

Silence it. CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation. IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO

POISONING, EVACUATE your home and call 911

or the Fire Department. Refer to "If The CO Alarm

Sounds" for details.

CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high

levels of CO are revealed in an investigation.

The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to

“Where to Install This Alarm” for details. Relocate your Alarm. If frequent alarms continue,

have home rechecked for potential CO problems.

You may be experiencing an intermittent

CO problem.

Smok Alarm ONLY:

Smoke Alarm sounds when no smoke is visible.

Unwanted alarm may be caused by non-emergency

source like cooking smoke. Silence Alarm using manual button; clean the

Alarm’s cover with a soft, clean cloth. If frequent

unwanted alarms continue, relocate your Alarm.

Alarm may be too close to a kitchen, cooking

appliance, or steamy bathroom.

*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.”

If you have questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-9005, M-F 7 30 a.m. to 5 00 p.m. (CST)

The light flashes GREEN and the horn sounds 5

“chirps” every minute;

Voic : "Detector error in [Location, example

"Basement"], please see manual." Repeated every

5 hours.

END OF LIFE SIGNAL. Alarm needs to be replaced. Immediately replace the Alarm.

This Smoke/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 Alarms must be met. The Smoke

Alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents.

Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be installed for hearing impaired residents

(CO Alarms are not yet available for the hearing impaired).

Smok /CO Alarms may not wak n all individuals. Practice the escape plan

at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grand-

parents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before holding

a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or others do not readily

waken to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm, or if there are infants or family

members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to assist

them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended that you

hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to determine their

response to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm while sleeping and to determine

whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.

Smok

/CO

Alarms cannot work without pow r. Battery operated units cannot

work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of batteries

are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units cannot work if the AC

power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power

line or at a power station, electrical fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are

concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power, install both types of units.

This Smok /CO Alarm will not s ns smok or CO that do s not r ach th

snsors. It will only sense smoke or CO at the sensor. Smoke or CO may be

present in other areas. Doors or other obstructions may affect the rate at which

CO or smoke reaches the sensors. If bedroom doors are usually closed at night,

we recommend you install an alarm device (Combination CO and Smoke Alarm,

or separate CO Alarms and Smoke Alarms) in each bedroom and in the hallway

between them.

This Smok /CO Alarm may not s ns smok or CO on anoth r l v l of th

hom . Example This alarm device, installed on the second floor, may not sense

smoke or CO in the basement. For this reason, one alarm device may not give

adequate early warning. Recommended minimum protection is one alarm

device in every sleeping area, every bedroom, and on every level of your home.

Some experts recommend battery powered Smoke and CO Alarms be used in

conjunction with interconnected AC powered Smoke Alarms. For details, see

“About Smoke Alarms” for details.

Smok /CO Alarms may not b h ard. The alarm horn loudness meets or

exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 feet (3 meters). However, if the

Smoke/CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom, it may not wake up a sound

sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic

beverages. This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly open. Even

persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by

distance or closed doors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air condi-

tioner, or other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm

horn. This Smoke/CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired.

Th Alarm may not hav tim to alarm b for th fir its lf caus s damag ,

injury, or d ath, sinc smok from som fir s may not r ach th unit imm di-

at ly. Exampl s of this includ p rsons smoking in b d, childr n playing with

match s, or fir s caus d by viol nt xplosions r sulting from scaping gas.

This Smok /CO Alarm is not a substitut for lif insuranc . Though this

Smoke/CO Alarm warns against increasing CO levels or the presence of smoke,

BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply in any way that they will protect lives.

Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives.

This Smok /CO Alarm has a limit d lif . Although this Smoke/CO Alarm and all

of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable

as possible, any of these parts could fail at any time. Therefore, you must test

this device weekly. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating

properly.

This Smok /CO Alarm is not foolproof. Like all other electronic devices, this

Smoke/CO Alarm has limitations. It can only detect smoke or CO that reaches

the sensors. It may not give early warning of the source of smoke or CO is in a

remote part of the home, away from the alarm device.

GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS

USER’S MANUAL

RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS, C ntinued

AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station Smoke

Alarms 217.

NFPA 72 Chapt r 29

“For your information, the National Fir Alarm and Signaling Cod , NFPA 72,

reads as follows ”

29.5.1* R quir d D t ction.

29.5.1.1* Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards for a

specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke

alarms shall be installed as follows

(1)*In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms

(2)*Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft (6.4 m)

of any door to a sleeping room, with the distance measured along a path

of travel

(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements

(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility),

including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics

(5)*In the living area(s) of a guest suite

(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy

(small facility)

(Reprinted with permission from NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling

This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the National

Fire Protection Association, on the referenced subject which is represented

only by the standard in its entirety), (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®

and NFPA 72®are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection

Association, Inc., Quincy, MA 02269).

California Stat Fir Marshal (CSFM)

Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection

equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows A Smoke Alarm

installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside bedrooms),

and Heat or Smoke Alarms in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms,

kitchens, hallways, finished attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage

rooms, basements, and attached garages.

ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS

Batt ry (DC) op rat d Smok Alarms: Provide protection even when electricity

fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to

install, and do not require professional installation.

AC pow r d Smok Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses

smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.

AC with batt ry (DC) back-up: will operate if electricity fails, provided the

batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must be installed

by a qualified electrician.

Smok /CO Alarms for Solar or Wind En rgy us rs and batt ry backup

pow r syst ms: AC powered Smoke/CO Alarms should only be operated

with true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this Alarm with most battery-

powered UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products or square wave or

“quasi sine wave” inverters will damag th Alarm. If you are not sure about

your inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.

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F r First Time and When Changing Batteries

WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM, C ntinued

If Alarm is Not Op rating Prop rly

Voic : “Detector error in [Location, example “Kitchen”], please see

manual.” Repeated every 5 hours

Horn: 3 chirps every minute

LED: Three Green flashes approximately once a minute

Alarm has r ach d its End of Lif

Voic : “Detector error in [Location, example “Basement”], please see

manual.” Repeated every 5 hours

Horn: 5 chirps every minute

LED: Five Green flashes approximately once a minute

Alarm L v ls of CO ar D t ct d

Voic : “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example

“Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” “

____ ppm.”

Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice*

LED: Flashes Red

*NOTE: If unit goes into CO alarm, the regular 4 beeps-brief pause cycle will

repeat for four minutes. After four minutes, the pause will increase to one minute.

Smok is D t ct d

Voic : “Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example “Kitchen”].

Evacuate.”

Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice

LED: Flashes Red

Smok Alarm is Sil nc d

Voic : Silent.

Horn: Off

LED: Flashes Red

CO Alarm is Sil nc d

Voic : Silent.

Horn: Off

LED: Flashes Red

WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM

Und r Normal Op rations

Voic : Silent Pow r LED: Flashes Green once a minute

Horn: Silent

Wh n You T st th Alarm

Voic : “Testing.” “Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example

“Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”

Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice

Pow r LED: Flashes Red

followed by

Voic : “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example

“Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”

Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice

LED: Flashes Red

If Batt ry B com s Low

Voic : “Replace battery in [Location, example “Kitchen”].” Repeated

every 5 hours

Horn: chirps once a minute

Pow r LED: Flashes Green approximately once a minute

Action:

1. Insert batteries (2, AA batteries).

Alarm Will Say:

“Welcome, First Alert Carbon

Monoxide and Smoke Alarm.”

“No location programmed” if first

time or “[Location, example

“Kitchen”] location programmed”

when changing batteries.

“To select location, press and hold

test button now.”

2. Press & Hold Test Button if you

would like to program the location

or change the location of the

Alarm. Release button after Alarm

responds.

“To save location, press and hold

test button after location is heard.”

Alarm will speak list of locations

(see below).

3. After you hear the location of

where you are placing the Alarm,

Press & Hold the Test Button.

“[Location, example “Kitchen”]

location saved.”

If no location is chosen “No location

saved.”

Your Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice.

Available locations Basement Hallway Office

Child’s Bedroom Kitchen Utility Room

Dining Room Living Room

Family Room Master Bedroom

Guest Bedroom No Location

INSTALLATION

WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

Minimum cov rag for Smok Alarms, as recommended by the National

Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is one Smoke Alarm on every floor, in

every sleeping area, and in every bedroom (See “Regulatory Information For

Smoke Alarms” for details on the NFPA recommendations).

For CO Alarms, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends

that a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping

area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install

additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your

home.

NOTE: For added protection, install an additional Smoke/CO Alarm at least

15 feet (4.6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source where

possible. In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this distance cannot

be maintained, install the Alarm as far away as possible from the furnace or

other fuel burning source. Installing the Alarm closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters)

will not harm the Alarm, but may increase the frequency of unwanted alarms.

In g n ral, install combination Smok and Carbon Monoxid Alarms:

•On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.

•Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or

completely closed.

•In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping

areas, install a unit in each. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long,

install a unit at each end.

•At the top of first-to-second floor stairs.

•At the bottom of the basement stairs.

•For additional coverage, install Alarms in all rooms, halls, and storage

areas, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F and 100˚ F

(4.4˚ C and 37.8˚ C).

Rcomm nd d Plac m nt

•When installing on the wall, the top edge of Smoke Alarms should be

placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the

wall/ceiling line.

•When installing on the ceiling, place the alarm as close to the center as

possible.

• In either case, install at least 4 inches (102 mm) from where the wall and

ceiling meet. See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces” for more information.

NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could keep

carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the Alarm.

Installing Sm ke/CO Alarms in M bile H mes

For minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each sleeping

area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many older

mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation.

If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount

of insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only.

WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED

Do NOT locat this Smok /CO Alarm:

• In garages, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished attics. Avoid

extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.

•Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form

when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens,

garages, and 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) distance is not

possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is

recommended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning

sources as possible. The placement recommendations are intended to

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

and thus reduce “unwanted” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a

Smoke Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate

these areas as much as possible.

• Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. In air streams near

kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the smoke sensor

and cause unwanted alarms.

• In extremely humid areas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters)

from a shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry room,

utility room, or other source of high humidity.

• In direct sunlight.

• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air may

prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.

• In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4.4˚C) or hotter than 100˚ F

(37.8˚C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished

attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.

• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sensing

chamber.

• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical

“noise” can interfere with the sensor.

• In “dead air” spaces. See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces”.

HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

This combination Smok /CO Alarm was d sign d to b mount d on th

c iling or wall. It is not a tabl top d vic . You must install this device on the

ceiling or wall as outlined below. Read “Where To Install This Alarm” before

starting.

Tools you will n d: pencil, drill with 3/16” or 5mm drill bit,

flathead screwdriver, hammer.

• Do not install this unit ov r an l ctrical junction box. Air curr nts

around junction box s can pr v nt smok from r aching th

s nsing chamb r and pr v nt th unit from alarming. Only AC

pow r d units ar int nd d for installation ov r junction box s.

NOTE: B sur to mount th product in th ori ntation sp cifi d in th

n xt st ps as this provid s th most stability for mounting th product

to th wall or c iling.

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS:

1. Turn alarm upside down so the circular shape

is located in the upper left corner of the alarm.

2. Slide mounting bracket to the left and lift to

separate it from the base.

3. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling

(or wall) so the arrow located on the mounting

plate is pointing to the left. (The circular shape

will now be in upper right-hand corner). Trace

around the insides of the mounting slots.

4. Put the unit where it won’t get covered with

dust when you drill the mounting holes.

5. Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole

through the center of the oval outlines you

traced in step #3.

6. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the

holes. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary, until

they are flush with the ceiling or wall.

7. Attach the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall.

8.Install th batt ri s (includ d). Open the battery door.

Match the terminals on the ends of each battery with the terminals on the

unit. Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-.” Push the batteries in until they snap

securely and cannot be shaken loose. If the batteries are not snapped in

completely, the unit cannot receive battery power.

NOTE: Aft r you install th batt ri s, th pow r indicator light may flash.

(If th unit alarms, th light will blink rapidly, and th horn will r p at dly

sound 3 b ps, paus , 3 b ps.)

9. Attach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting

bracket. Line up the arrow on the back of the

unit to the arrow on the mounting bracket.

When the units are lined up, slide the alarm

to the right until it snaps into place.

NOTE: Onc th Smok /CO Alarm is snapp d

onto th mounting brack t, you can rotat

th Smok /CO Alarm to adjust th alignm nt.

10. Test the Alarm. See “Weekly Testing.”

IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS

WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM

SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING 

SMOKE ALARMS, CO ALARMS, AND COMBO UNITS

SMOKE ALARM WITH 

SILENCE FEATURE

CO ALARMS

BOTH, OR COMBINATION 

SMOKE/CO ALARMS

SMOKE ALARMS

KEY:

Suggested locations are based on

NFPA recommendations (NFPA 72 

for Smoke Alarms and NFPA 720 for

Carbon Monoxide Alarms). Always 

refer to national and local codes 

before beginning any installation.

In new construction AC and AC/DC smoke alarms MUST

be interconnected to meet NFPA recommendations.

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Typ of Alarm

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

What You S and H ar

Voic : “Warning, evacuate carbon

monoxide in [Location,

example “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”

“

____ ppm.”

Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice

LED: Flashes Red

Smoke Voic : “Warning, evacuate smoke in

[Location, example “Kitchen”].

Evacuate.”

Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice

LED Flashes Red

IF THE CO ALARM SOUNDS

Actuation of your CO Alarm indicat s th pr s nc of carbon monoxid

(CO) which can kill you. In oth r words, wh n your CO Alarm sounds, you

must not ignor it!

IF THE CO ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:

1. Press 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 inves-

tigate 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

__________________________________________________________________

NOTE: 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 replace-

ment of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, combustion

appliances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative

combustion equipment.”

“ALARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”

If you h ar th CO alarm horn and th CO r d light is flashing, mov

v ryon to a sourc of fr sh air. DO NOT r mov th batt ri s!

AFTER AN ALARM

After the emergency responders arrive, the premises aired out, and your CO

Alarm remains in its normal condition, you can check what the highest carbon

monoxide level sensed was

Action:

1. Press & Hold Test Button

Alarm Will Say:

“Highest carbon monoxide level was

___ ppm. Please see manual.”

“To clear highest carbon monoxide

level, press and hold test button

now.”

2. Press & Hold Test Button, if you

would like to clear the highest

level sensed.

If you would like to keep the

highest level in memory, do not

press anything.

“Highest carbon monoxide level

cleared.”

Alarm will say nothing.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE

• Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.

• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to get

dressed or collect anything.

• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.

If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors

and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).

Take short, shallow breaths.

• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,

and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.

• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.

Give your address, then your name.

• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.

• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.

Alarms hav various limitations. S "G n ral Limitations of Smok /CO

Alarms" for d tails.

USING THE SILENCE FEATURES

N v r r mov th batt ri s to qui t an unwant d alarm. R moving th

batt ri s disabl s th alarm and r mov s your prot ction.

The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you

identify and correct the problem. Do not use the Silence Feature in emergency

situations. It will not correct a CO problem or extinguish a fire.

The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several

minutes. You can silence this Smoke/CO Alarm by pressing the Test/Silence

button on the alarm cover for at least 3-5 seconds.

After the Test/Silence button is released, the Red LED blinks during the

silence mode.

SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING

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

up to 8 hours. You can silence the low battery warning “chirp” by pressing

the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover.

Once the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit

continues to flash the Green light once a minute for 8 hours. After 8 hours,

the low battery “chirp” will resume. R plac th batt ri s as soon as

possibl ; this unit will not op rat without batt ry pow r!

To d activat this f atur : Press the Test/Silence button again. The unit will

go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and

unit sounds “chirp” once a minute).

SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL

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

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

Test/Silence button. The horn will chirp, acknowledging that the End of Life

silence feature has been activated.

After approximately 2 days, the End of Life “chirp” will resume.

WEEKLY TESTING

•

NEVER us an op n flam of any kind to t st this unit. You might

accid ntally damag or s t fir to th unit or to your hom . Th

built-in t st switch accurat ly t sts th unit’s op ration as r quir d

by Und rwrit rs Laboratori s, Inc. (UL). NEVER us v hicl xhaust!

Exhaust may caus p rman nt damag and voids your warranty.

• DO NOT stand clos to th Alarm wh n th horn is sounding.

Exposur at clos rang may b harmful to your h aring. Wh n

tsting, st p away wh n horn starts sounding.

It is important to t st this unit v ry w k to mak sur it is working

prop rly. Using th t st button is th r comm nd d way to t st this

Smok /CO Alarm.

You can test this Smoke/CO Alarm by pressing and holding the Test/Silence

button on the Alarm cover until Alarm Voic says “Testing” (typically 3-5

seconds).

During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence

• The Alarm Voic will say “Testing.” The Horn will sound 3 beeps,

pause, 3 beeps. The Alarm Voic will say “Warning, evacuate smoke in

[Location, example “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” The Pow r LED flashes Red.

• Next the Horn will sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. The Alarm Voic

will say “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example

“Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” The LED flashes Red.

If the unit does not alarm, make sure the batteries are correctly installed, and

test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

This unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there

are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.

• Test it at least once a week.

• Clean the Smoke/CO Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the

outside of the Smoke/CO Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft

brush attachment. A can of clean compressed air (sold at computer or

office supply stores) may also be used. Follow manufacturer instructions

for use. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents

since they may damage the unit.

• If the Smoke/CO Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust

and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace

the unit immediately.

• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Where This

Alarm Should Not Be Installed” for details.

Choosing a r plac m nt batt ry:

Your Smoke/CO Alarm requires two standard AA alkaline batteries. The

following batteries are acceptable as replacements Eveready Energizer E91 or

Duracell MN1500. Th s batt ri s ar availabl at many local r tail stor s.

• Always us th xact batt ri s sp cifi d by this Us r’s Manual.

DO NOT us r charg abl batt ri s. Cl an th batt ry contacts and

also thos of th d vic prior to batt ry installation. Install batt ri s

corr ctly with r gard to polarity (+ and -).

• Pl as dispos of or r cycl us d batt ri s prop rly, following any

local r gulations. Consult your local wast manag m nt authority

or r cycling organization to find an l ctronics r cycling facility in

your ar a. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE. BATTERIES

MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.

• K p batt ry out of r ach of childr n. In th v nt a batt ry is

swallow d, imm diat ly contact your poison control c nt r, your

physician, or th National Batt ry Ing stion hotlin at 202-625-3333

as s rious injury may occur.

Actual battery service life depends on the Smoke/CO Alarm and the environ-

ment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable

replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested

battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts

“chirping” (the “low battery warning”).

1Test/Silence Button

2Power/Smoke and CO Alarm LED

3Speaker

PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM

1 Mounting bracket

2Mounting slots

3 Battery door, install batteries here

Wh n th Smok Alarm is Sil nc d Wh n th CO Alarm is Sil nc d

The Smoke Alarm will remain silent

for up to 15 minutes, then return to

normal operation.

If the smoke has not cleared–or

continues to increase–the device

will go back into alarm.

The CO alarm will remain silent for

up to 4 minutes.

After 4 minutes, if CO levels remain

potentially dangerous the horn will

start sounding again.

CONFORMS TO

UL STD 217

AND

UL STD 2034

AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES

“Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke/CO Alarm.

To avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations below.

On c ilings, install Smoke/CO Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as

possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke/CO Alarm at least 4 inches

(102 mm) from the wall or corner.

For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of Smoke/CO

Alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm)

from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.

On a p ak d, gabl d, or cath dral c iling, install first Smoke/CO Alarm

within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally.

Additional Smoke/CO Alarms may be required depending on the length, angle,

etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for

sloped or peaked ceilings.

LIMITED WARRANTY

BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert®brand products warrants that for a period of seven years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects

in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.

Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of

equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.

Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not

have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current,

use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover

Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.

BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages

caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular

purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you

may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

How to Obtain Warranty S rvic

S rvic : If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005,

7 30 AM - 5 00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.

For Warranty S rvic r turn to: 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906

Batt ry: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery.

For your r cords, pl as r cord: Dat Purchas d: _______________ Wh r Purchas d: ______________________ Dat Install d: ____________/____________Month/Y ar

R plac alarm 7 y ars aft r installation. Pl as writ th dat in th spac provid d: _____________/____________Month/Y ar

Th alarm will also provid an audibl End-of-Lif Signal approximat ly 7 y ars aft r installation to r mind you to r plac th unit.

Th End-of-Lif Signal can b sil nc d for up to 2 days. Do not unplug th alarm or r mov th batt ri s until you g t r plac m nt.

IF THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS

RESPONDING TO AN ALARM

•If th unit alarms and you ar not t sting th unit, it is warning you

of a pot ntially dang rous situation that r quir s your imm diat

att ntion. NEVER ignor any alarm. Ignoring th alarm may r sult in

injury or d ath.

•N v r r mov th batt ri s from a batt ry op rat d Smok /CO

Alarm to stop an unwant d alarm (caus d by cooking smok , tc.).

Rmoving batt ri s disabl s th alarm so it cannot s ns smok ,

and r mov s your prot ction. Inst ad op n a window or fan th

smok away from th unit. Th alarm will r s t automatically.

• If th unit alarms g t v ryon out of th hous imm diat ly.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO

WHAT IS CO?

CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not

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

typically do not produce CO.

Th s fu ls includ : Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline,

kerosene, and propane.

Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly main-

tained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly.

CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient. “Air-tight”

homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing

can “trap” CO inside. C ntinued...