First Alert SMOKE & CO COMBO ALARM SC05B User manual

ELECTROCHEMICAL
CO SENSOR
Most accurate technology available for
detecting carbon monoxide as compared to
other sensing technologies.
OPTIPATH 360
TECHNOLOGY
TM
Provides 360 degrees of direct access
to the smoke sensing chambers.
SWEEPING
HORN TONE
Varying horn tone makes it easier for elderly
with normal age related hearing loss to hear
the alarm.
TWO SILENCE
FEATURES
Silences low battery chirp for up to
eight hours or silence nuisance alarm
for several minutes.
TWO LOCKING
FEATURES
Pins are provided to lock battery drawer
and/or alarm to base. Perfect for
apartment, dormitory or hotel
applications.
CAT. SCO5B 9V Battery Powered
SMOKE &CO
COMBO ALARM
PHOTOELECTRIC
First Alert Model SCO5 is a battery operated single station photoelectric smoke
and carbon monoxide combination alarm specifically designed for residential and
institutional applications including sleeping rooms of hospitals, hotels, motels,
dormitories, and other multifamily dwellings as defined in standard NFPA 101.
Model SCO5 has been fully tested and complies with, UL217, UL2034, CSFM,
NFPA 72, and NFPA 101 and other agencies that model their codes after the
above agencies. It meets building codes where battery operated photoelectric
smoke and carbon monoxide combination alarms are required and with model
building codes published by the ICC.
First Alert Model SCO5 is a state of the art smoke and CO combination alarm
designed to provide early warning of a fire or carbon monoxide danger. It
features a photoelectric smoke sensing chamber and an electrochemical CO
sensor. It features a Sweeping Horn Tone that has a lower and varying frequency
that makes it easier for the elderly with normal age related hearing loss to hear
the horn. Two AA alkaline batteries power supply, a single button test/silence
switch. This alarm has two silence features. Low Battery Silence: Temporarily
silence the low battery chirp for up to eight hours. Alarm Silence: Silence alarm
for several minutes. Optipath 360 technologyTM provides 360 degrees of direct
access to the smoke sensing chamber. It also features tamper resistant locking
pins that lock the alarm to the mounting bracket and/or the battery drawer to
prevent removal of battery. Battery installation and removal can occur while the
unit is mounted to the ceiling or wall via the slide out battery drawer. Designed
for wall or ceiling mounting. Includes mounting anchors and screws.

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ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SPEC
INSTALLATION OF ALARM
The smoke/CO combination alarm shall be a First Alert Model SCO5 and shall provide
at a minimum the following features and functions:
1. A Photoelectric smoke sensing chamber and an electrochemical CO sensor.
2. The unit shall have a lower and varying horn frequency to to make it easier for 
 the elderly with normal age related hearing loss to better hear the horn
3. The unit shall be capable of self restoring.
4. Fully screened smoke sensing chamber to resist entry of small insects thereby 
 reducing the probability of unwanted alarms.
5. Powered by supervised 2 AA alkaline batteries and a solid state piezo horn rated at 
 85dB at 10 ft.
6. A visual green LED power-on indicator to confirm unit is receiving power. A visual 
 red indicator to show unit is alarm.
7. A full function test button should check all alarm functions by simulating a smoke 
 and CO condition, causing the unit to alarm.
8. Two Silence features - Low Battery Silence: Silence low battery chirp for up to 8 
 hours. Alarm Silence: Temporarily silence unwanted nuisance alarms.
9. Optipath 360 TechnologyTM - provides 360 degrees of direct access to the  
 smoke sensing chambers.
10. Two Locking features - tamper resistant locking pins that lock battery drawer 
 and/or alarm to mounting bracket.
11. The unit shall be capable of operating between 40°F (4°C) and
 100°F (38°C) and relative humidity between 10% and 95%.
12. The unit shall contain mounting hardware and shall be listed for wall
 or ceiling mounting.
13. The unit shall at a minimum meet the requirements of UL217, UL2034, CSFM,
 NFPA 72, NFPA 720, NFPA 101, ICC
Installation of this alarm must conform to NFPA 72 and NFPA 720. Always check your local
building codes. Follow all instructions for placement as outlined in the user’s manual.
SHIPPING SPECS:
TECHNICAL SPECS
Individual Carton Dimensions  5.13 ”L x 2.380”W x 5.13”H
Weight  0.66lbs.
Cube  0.036 ft3
UPC  0 29054 00347 8
Master Carton Dimensions  10.750”L x 7.880”W x 11.06”H
Master Pack 12
Weight  8.4lbs.
Cube  0.542 ft3
UPC  700 29054 00347 7
Pallet Information 
Cases per Layer 22
Number of Layers 4
Cases per Pallet  88
Units per Pallet  1,056
Cube 53.9 ft3
Weight 804 lbs.
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Company (NYSE: JAH)
3901 Liberty Street Road
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First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust
BRK is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
CM2912
CAT.SCO5B
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM
  BOTTOM OF ALARM
 1.  Mounting bracket
 2.  Mounting Slots
 3.  Battery Drawer - Install
  2 AA batteries here
 4.  Turn this way to
  remove from bracket
5.  Turn this way to
  attach to bracket
  TOP OF ALARM
 1. Test/Silence button &
remote control sensor
 2. Slide-open
  battery drawer
 3. Power/smoke alarm light
 4. CO alarm light
BATTERY DRAWER LOCK
Remove Pin from
Mounting Bracket Close Door. Insert Pin in Holes through alarm and Battery Drawer

5.0"
TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW MOUNTING
BRACKET
2.0"
Alarm Dimensions:  5.0” dia x 2.0”H
Weight:  8.4 oz.
Operating Voltage:  2AA Alkaline Battery Powered
Temperature Range:  40F (4C) to 100F (38C)
Humidity Range: 10% to 95% relative humidity (RH)
Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10 feet
Test/Silence: Electronically simulates smoke and CO conditions,  
 causing the unit to alarm and temporarily silence the alarm
Remote: Use vol/chn buttons on most household IR remotes.
Manual: Press and hold test/silence button
Alarm Reset: Automatic when smoke and/or CO clears
Smoke Sensor: Photoelectric
CO Sensor: Electrochemical
Indicator Lights/Sounds:
DC Power: Intermittent Red Light
Alarm: Audio Alarm, rapidly flashing red light by corresponding 
 smoke or CO indicator light
Listing: ETL to UL217 and 2034 Standards