User's Manual

IF
T
HE C
O
ALARM S
OU
NDS
A
ctua
ti
on o
f y
our CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide
(C
O) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO Alarm sounds, you
mus
t n
ot ignore it!
IF THE CO ALARM SIGNAL SOUNDS:
1
.
O
perate 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-
e
n
ter the premises, or move away from the open door or window until the
e
mergency services responder has arrived, the premises have been aired
out
,
a
nd your CO Alarm remains in its normal condition.
4. After following steps 1-3, if your CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-hour
pe
r
iod, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investi-
ga
t
e f
or sour
ces 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
v
e
h
icle
s ar
e no
t
,
and have not, been operating in an attached garage or
adjacent to the residence. Write down the number of a qualified appliance
t
e
chnician here:
__________________________________________________________________
“
A
L
ARM-MOVE TO FRESH AIR”
If y
ou hear the C
O a
larm horn and the CO red light is flashing,
move everyone to a source of fresh air. DO NOT remove the batteries!
3
Model SCO500
Printed in Mexico
M08-0146-000
Q 04/05
I
MPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user’s manual contains important information about your Combination
C
arbon 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.
All Rights Reserved. © 2005 BRK Brands, Inc.
B
RK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
Consumer Affairs: [phone] • www.firstalert.com
I
NTRODUCTION
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
F
ollow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking
ma
terials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from
children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep electrical
a
ppliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits; 5) Keep
s
toves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-free;
6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable
hea
ters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials;
8) D
on
’
t le
t ru
b
bish accumulate.
K
e
e
p a
larms clea
n
, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they
ar
e not working properly. Smoke Alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a
fir
e
. 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
f
r
om an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
•
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating
i
nstructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special
a
t
ten
ti
on t
o these items.
•
T
his Sm
o
k
e/CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family
res
idences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
•
T
his combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two separate
alarms. The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other gas.
I
t will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the
s
ens
or
.
Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. The
Smoke Alarm will only indicate the presence of smoke that reaches
the s
ensor. The Smoke Alarm is not designed to sense gas, heat or
fl
ames.
•
T
his Sm
o
k
e/C
O
Al
arm cannot operate without working batteries.
R
emoving the batteries for any reason, or failing to replace the
b
atteries at the end of their service life, removes your protection.
•
NEVER ignore any alarm. See “If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds” for
more information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond
can result i
n i
n
j
ur
y or death.
•
T
he Si
len
ce F
eatures are for your convenience only and will not
correct a problem. See "Using the Silence Features" for details.
Al
w
a
ys check your home for a potential problem after any alarm.
F
ailure to do so can result in injury or death.
•
Test this Smoke/CO Alarm once a week. If the Alarm ever fails to
test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the Alarm is not
w
or
k
i
n
g pr
operly
,
it cannot alert you to a problem.
•
T
his pr
odu
ct is i
n
tended f
or us
e in ordinary indoor locations of
family living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in
compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(O
SHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with
medi
ca
l conditi
ons tha
t ma
y make them more sensitive to carbon
monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide
audi
ble and v
isua
l signals for carbon monoxide concentrations
under 30 ppm. For additional information on carbon monoxide
and your medical condition contact your physician.
5 6 7 1 2
ONELINK
T
M
TALKING COMBINATION
SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH
PROGRAMMABLE LOCATION
4
Printed in Mexico M08-0146-000 Q 04/05
F
ir
st Alert
®
is a r
e
gistered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
WH
AT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO
WHAT IS CO?
C
O is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not
burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical appliances
ty
pically do not produce CO.
T
hese fuels include:
W
ood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene,
and propane.
Com
mon 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”
home
s with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing
can “trap” CO inside.
SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed
w
ith ALL household members.
Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (“flu-like” symptoms).
M
edium Exposure:
T
hrobbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme Exposure: 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
ar
e extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach a certain
m
inimum 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?
Be
cause you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still
r
eact 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 t
he 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 mor
e 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
C
arbon 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:
• H
ouse 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 be obligated
t
o p
ay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call.
PO
TENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME
Fuel-burning appliances like:
por
table heater, gas or wood
b
urning fireplace, gas kitchen
range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer.
Damaged or insufficient venting:
corroded or disconnected water heater
vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue,
or cracked heat exchanger, blocked or
cl
ogged chimney opening.
Improper use of appliance/device:
ope
rating a barbecue grill or vehicle
i
n an enclosed area (like a garage or
scr
eened porch).
T
ransient CO Problems:
“
transient” or on-again-off-again CO problems can
be ca
used by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.
T
he following conditions can result in transient CO situations:
1
. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor
cond
itions such as:
•
Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in
t
he 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.
•
V
e
nt pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or
water heaters.
•
Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify
t
he a
bo
v
e sit
ua
tions.
2
.
E
x
t
e
nd
e
d ope
ration of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace).
3
.
T
e
m
pe
r
a
t
ure inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the ground.
4
.
C
ar id
l
i
ng i
n a
n open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
T
he
se cond
it
ions ar
e d
a
ng
erous because they can trap exhaust in your home.
Si
nce these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to recreate during
a C
O investigation.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY FROM
C
O POISONING?
A
CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and sounds
a l
oud alarm before Carbon Monoxide levels become threatening for average,
hea
lt
h
y adults.
A
C
O Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.
T
o hel
p 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
corr
osion
,
cr
acks
,
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 o
il companies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for
a nom
i
na
l f
ee.
•
M
a
ke regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances. Check
a
ppliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the flame on the
b
urne
r 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
b
lower door on the furnace closed. Use vents or fans when they are
a
v
a
i
la
b
le on all fuel-burning appliances. Make sure appliances are vent-
ed to the outside. Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on
scr
een porches.
•
Check for exhaust backflow from CO sources. Check the draft hood
on an operating furnace for a backdraft. Look for cracks on furnace
hea
t e
xchangers.
•
C
he
ck the house or garage on the other side of shared wall.
•
K
e
ep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO is
escaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening windows
a
nd doors can significantly decrease CO levels.
I
n additi
on, familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials. Read this
manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand 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?
U
nd
e
rwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO
Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as
d
e
scribed below. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over
t
ime (in minutes).
U
L2034 Required 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
1
0 a
nd 5
0 M
I
NUTES.
•
I
f t
he a
larm is e
xposed to 70 ppm if CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN
6
0 a
nd 240 MINUTES.
* Approximately 10% COHb exposure at levels of 15% to 95% Relative
H
umidity (RH).
T
he unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level
o
f 3
0 p
p
m 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,
hea
lthy 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
mono
x
id
e 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,
a
nd fir
e
places. CO Alarms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels
bel
o
w t
hose t
ha
t 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
pr
ecious 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 Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The CO Alarm
is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically. UL tested for false
alarm resistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm),
Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000
ppm). Values measure gas and vapor concentrations in parts per million.
Audible Alarm: 85dB minimum at 10 feet (3 meters).
Continued...
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
®
brand products warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from
d
e
fects 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 applica-
ble 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
j
ur
isdictions 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 Service
Service:
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,
7:3
0 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.
3
03 N
elson
Avenue, Neosho, MO 64850-8806.
B
attery:
B
RK 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.
ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
B
attery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms:
P
rovide protection even when
ele
ctricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units
are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
AC powered Smoke Alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses
smo
ke, all units alarm. They do not operate if electricity fails.
A
C with battery (DC) back-up:
w
ill operate if electricity fails, provided the
batteries are fresh and correctly installed. AC and AC/DC units must be
i
nstalled by a qualified electrician.
O
NELINK
TM
Sm
oke Alarms with battery (DC) back-up:
I
nterconnects with
all ONELINK
T
M
enabled Smoke and Smoke/CO Alarms without wires or con-
nectors, so when one alarm sounds, they all sound. Will operate if electricity
f
ails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to
install, and do not require professional installation.
Smoke/CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup
po
wer systems:
A
C powered Smoke/CO Alarms should only be operated
w
ith 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
w
ill damage the Alarm
.
If you are not sure about
y
our inverter or UPS type, please consult with the manufacturer to verify.
Smoke Alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose Smoke Alarms
should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and an
a
udible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities
Act. Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the
com
bination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
Al
l 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 the
N
ational Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72 (National Fire Alarm
Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire Protection Association,
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building codes may also
r
equire specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home.
F
eatures:
•
Separate sensors to detect smoke
a
nd CO; the two alarm sensors
work independently
• Voice with programmable location
•
Separate audible and visual
signals to indicate alarm levels
o
f smoke or CO
• Wireless interconnect
• Powered by two “AA” batteries
• Side access drawer for easy
battery replacement
Al
l First Alert
®
Sm
oke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements,
including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.
Sm
oke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric
technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced
i
n greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible
materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include
p
aper 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
gr
eater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours
be
f
ore bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes
burning in couches or bedding.
F
or maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each
le
vel and in every bedroom of your home.
S
PECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems
i
n places housing many people—like apartment buildings, condominiums,
hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term health care facilities, nursing
homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any kind—even if they were
on
ce single-family homes. 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
de
tection and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your area,
this unit ma
y be used to provide additional protection in these facilities.
T
he following information applies to all five types of buildings listed below:
In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC
powered Smoke Alarms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can
be use
d in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to
NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local
building codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection
r
equirements in buildings not defined as “households.”
1. Single-Family Residence: Single family home, townhouse. It is recom-
me
nded this unit be installed on every level of the home, in every bedroom,
a
nd in each bedroom hallway.
2.
Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:
Ap
artment building,
cond
ominium. This unit is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos,
pr
ovided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection
r
equirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this
u
nit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or
me
et local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
3.
Institutions:
H
ospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities.
T
his unit is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident rooms,
pr
o
v
ided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection
r
e
quirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this
u
nit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or
me
et local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
4.
H
otels and Motels:
Also bo
ar
ding houses and dormitories. This unit is
suitable for use inside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary
fir
e detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in
com
mon areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this unit in common
areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire
pr
o
t
ection ordinances/regulations.
5.
W
areh
ous
es/C
ommer
cia
l Buildings:
D
O N
O
T
use t
h
is Smo
ke/CO Alarm in
w
arehouses, industrial or commercial buildings, special-purpose non-residential
b
uildings, RVs, boats, or airplanes. This Smoke/CO Alarm is specifically
designed for residential use, and may not provide adequate protection in
non-r
esidential applications.
T
ROU
BLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the Alarm... Problem... You should...
Horn "chirps" about once per minute;
Voice: "Replace battery in [Location]" every 5 hours
Low battery warning. Install two new AA batteries*.
H
orn d
oe
s three rapid "chirps" every minute;
Voice: "Detector error in [Location, example
"K
it
chen"], please see manual" repeated every
5 hours; LED has 3 rapid flashes with "chirps".
D
e
v
ice is not working properly, and needs to be
replaced.
U
n
it
s under warranty should be returned to
manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited
W
arr
anty” for details.
C
arb
on Monoxide Alarm ONLY:
C
O Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you
Silence it.
C
O 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.
Smoke 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
u
n
wanted alarms continue, relocate your Alarm.
Alarm ma
y be t
oo cl
ose t
o a kitchen, cooking
appliance, or steamy bathroom.
*F
or a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see “Regular Maintenance.”
I
f y
ou ha
v
e q
ue
s
t
ions t
hat 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)
For your records, please record:
D
a
te P
ur
chased: ______________ Where Purchased: _____________________
This Smoke/CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for use
i
n industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(O
S
H
A) r
e
quirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms must be met. The Smoke
Alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert hearing impaired residents.
Spe
cial purpose Smoke Alarms should be installed for hearing impaired resi-
dents (CO Alarms are not yet available for the hearing impaired).
Sm
oke/CO Alarms may not waken all individuals.
P
ractice the escape
plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to
gr
a
ndparents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before
ho
ld
i
ng a fir
e d
rill 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
f
a
mily members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned
t
o assist them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended
t
hat you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to deter-
m
i
ne t
he
ir r
e
sponse t
o the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm while sleeping and
t
o determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
Sm
o
k
e
/C
O
Al
arms cann
o
t work without power.
Ba
tt
e
ry operated units cannot
w
ork if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of
b
atteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units cannot
w
ork if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit breaker, failure
a
long a power line or at a power station, electrical fire that burns the electrical
w
ir
e
s
,
e
tc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or AC power,
i
nstall both types of units.
T
his Sm
oke/CO Alarm will not sense smoke or CO that does not reach
the s
ensors.
I
t will only sense smoke or CO at the sensor. Smoke or CO may
be pr
esent 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
a
t night, we recommend you install an alarm device (Combination CO and
Smo
k
e
Alarm
,
or separate CO Alarms and Smoke Alarms) in each bedroom
and in the hallway between them.
T
his Sm
oke/CO Alarm may not sense smoke or CO on another level of
the h
ome
.
E
x
a
m
p
le:
T
his alarm device, installed on the second floor, may not
se
nse smoke or CO in the basement. For this reason, one alarm device may
not give adequate early warning. Recommended minimum protection is one
a
larm device in every sleeping area, every bedroom, and on every level of your
home
.
Some e
x
pe
rts recommend battery powered Smoke and CO Alarms be
used in conjunction with interconnected AC powered Smoke Alarms. For
d
etails, see “About Smoke Alarms” for details.
Sm
oke/CO Alarms may not be heard.
T
he alarm horn loudness meets or
e
xceeds 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
sle
e
per or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic
be
v
e
r
ag
es. 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
b
y d
istance or closed doors. Noise from traffic, stereo, radio, television, air condi-
t
ioner, 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.
T
he Alarm may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes
dama
ge
,
i
n
j
ury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach
the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed,
children playing with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions
resulti
n
g f
r
om escapi
n
g gas.
T
his Sm
o
k
e/C
O
Al
arm is n
o
t a sub
stitute for life insurance.
T
houg
h t
h
is
Smo
k
e/C
O
Alarm warns against increasing CO levels or the presence of
smo
ke, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply in any way that they will
pr
o
tect lives. Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives.
T
his Sm
oke/CO Alarm has a limited life.
Alt
houg
h this Smoke/CO Alarm
and all of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be
as r
eliable as possible, any of these parts could fail at any time. Therefore, you
m
us
t t
e
s
t t
his device weekly. The unit should be replaced immediately if it is
not operating properly. All Smoke/CO Alarms need to be replaced every 5
y
ears. All Smoke Alarms need to be replaced every 10 years.
T
his Smoke/CO Alarm is not foolproof.
L
ike all other electronic devices, this
Smo
k
e/C
O
Alarm has l
i
m
it
a
tions. It can only detect smoke or CO that reaches
t
he se
nsors. It may not give early warning of the source of smoke or CO is in a
r
emote part of the home, away from the alarm device.
G
E
N
E
R
AL
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS
USER’S MANUAL
For additional coverage, it is recommended that you install a Smoke Alarm in
a
ll rooms, halls, storage areas, finished attics, and basements, where tempera-
tures normally remain between 40˚ F (4˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C). Make sure no
door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarms.
M
ore specifically, install Smoke Alarms:
• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.
• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or
com
pletely 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
o
f the basement stairway.
Spe
cific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state
a
nd from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current
requirements in your area.
It is recommended AC or AC/DC units be inter-
connected f
or added protection.
AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
T
his equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA (National Fire
Protection Association) 72 and
101. National Fire Protection Association,
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Additional local building
and reg
ulatory codes may apply in your area. Always check compliance
requirements before beginning any installation.
NFPA 72 (National Fire Code)
Smoke Alarms shall be installed in each separate sleeping room, outside each
sle
eping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional
s
tory of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl spaces
a
nd unfinished attics.
I
n new construction, Alarms shall be so arranged that operation of any one Alarm
sha
ll cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling.
Sm
oke Detection-Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable?
T
he required number of
Smo
ke Alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas
separated by a door from the areas protected by the required Smoke Alarms.
F
or t
h
is reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of
ad
d
itional Smoke Alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional
ar
eas i
ncl
ud
e the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room,
a
nd hallways not protected by the required Smoke Alarms. The installation of
Smo
ke Alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not
norma
l
l
y r
e
com
me
nded, as these locations occasionally experience conditions
t
hat can result in improper operation.
WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM
U
nder Normal Operations
V
oice:
Si
lent
P
ower/Smoke LED:
F
lashes Green once a
m
i
n
ut
e
Horn: Silent CO LED: Off
W
hen
Y
ou
T
es
t the Alarm
V
oi
ce:
“
T
e
s
t
i
ng
.
”
“Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example:
“
K
itchen”]. Evacuate.”
Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice
P
ower/Smoke LED:
F
lashes Red
C
O L
ED:
O
f
ffollowed by
Voice: “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:
“
Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”
H
orn:
4 be
e
p
s
, pause, 4 beeps, voice
Power/Smoke LED: Off
CO LED: Flashes Red
If Battery Becomes Low or is Missing
Voice:
“Replace battery in [Location, example “Kitchen”].” Repeated
every 5 hours
Horn: chirps once a minute
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes approximately once a minute
CO LED: Off
If
Alarm is Not Operating Properly
Voice:
“Detector error in [Location, example “Kitchen”], please see
ma
n
ua
l” (refer to Troubleshooting Guide). Repeated every 5 hours.
Horn: Three rapid chirps every minute
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes approximately once a minute
CO LED: Off
Alarm Levels of CO are Detected
Voice:
“Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:
“Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” “
____ ppm.”
Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice*
Power/Smoke LED:
Off
CO LED: Flashes Red
*N
OTE:
I
f 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.
Smoke is Detected
Voice:
“Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Kitchen”].
E
v
acuate.”
Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red
C
O L
E
D:
O
f
f
Smoke Alarm is Silenced
Voice:
“Horn silenced. Detector
act
i
v
e
.”
Horn: Off
Power/Smoke LED: Flashes Red
C
O L
E
D:
O
f
f
CO Alarm is Silenced
Voice: “Horn silenced. Detector
active.”
H
orn:
O
f
f
Power/Smoke LED: Off
CO LED: Flashes Red
INSTALLATION
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
M
inimum coverage for Smoke 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
t
hat a CO Alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping
ar
ea 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
.
N
OTE:
F
or 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
possi
ble. In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this distance can-
no
t 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
no
t harm the Alarm, but may increase the frequency of unwanted alarms.
I
n general, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
• 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,
i
nstall a unit at each end.
•
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.
•
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˚ C a
nd 38˚ C).
Recommended Placement
• 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
w
all/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.
N
OTE:
F
or any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could keep
carbon mono
xide or smoke from reaching the Alarm.
Ins
talling Smoke/CO Alarms in Mobile Homes
For minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each sleeping
ar
ea as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many older
mob
i
le 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
o
f insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only.
WHE
RE
T
HI
S ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED
D
o NOT locate this Smoke/CO Alarm:
• In garages, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished attics. Avoid
e
xtremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
•
Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form
when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens,
gar
ag
es, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from
t
he sour
ce
s o
f com
b
ustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space
heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot (6 meter) distance is not
possi
ble – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for example – it is
r
ecommended the Smoke Alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning
sour
ce
s as possi
b
le. The placement recommendations are intended to
k
eep these Alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source,
a
nd t
h
us reduce “unwanted” alarms. Unwanted alarms can occur if a
Smoke Alarm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate
t
hese areas as much as possible.
•
Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. In air streams near
k
it
che
ns
.
Air curr
ents 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)
f
rom a shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry room,
ut
i
l
ity r
oom
,
or o
t
he
r source of high humidity.
•
I
n d
ir
e
ct su
n
l
ig
ht.
•
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˚ C) or hotter than 100˚ F
(3
8˚ C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished
a
tt
ic
s
,
uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.
•
I
n i
nse
ct i
nfested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sensing
cha
mber.
•
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”.
AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES
“
D
ead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke/CO Alarm.
To avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations below.
O
n ceilings,
i
nstall Smoke/CO Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as
possi
b
le
.
I
f 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)
f
rom the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.
O
n a pea
k
ed, gabled, or cathedral ceiling,
i
ns
t
all first Smoke/CO Alarm
w
ithin 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,
e
t
c
.
o
f t
he ce
i
ling's slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for
sloped or peaked ceilings.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM
F
or quick installation instructions see the “Quick and Easy Guide to
P
rogramming Your ONEKLINK
TM
Alarm a
nd Using the Optional Features”.
T
his combination Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to be mounted on the
cei
ling or wall. It is not a tabletop device.
Y
ou must install this device on the
ceiling or wall as outlined below. Read “Where To Install This Alarm” before
s
tarting.
Tools you will need: pencil, drill with 3/16” or 5mm drill bit,
Phillips screwdriver, hammer.
•
Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Air currents
around junction boxes can prevent smoke from reaching the sens-
i
ng chamber and prevent the unit from alarming. Only AC powered
unit
s are intended for installation over junction boxes.
If you want to lock the battery compartment, or lock the Smoke/CO
Al
arm to the mounting bracket, please read the “Optional Locking
F
eatures” section in the “Quick and Easy Guide to Programming Your
ONELINK
T
M
Alarm and Using the Optional Features” attachment before
y
ou begin installation.
1. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the vertical
mou
nting slot is aligned in the 12 o’clock position and trace around the
inside of the mounting slots (vertical and horizontal mounting).
2
. Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the
mounting holes.
3
. Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the oval
outlines you traced.
4. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the
ho
les. Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary, until
t
hey are flush with the ceiling or wall.
5. Line the mounting bracket up over the plastic screw anchors.
6. Screw the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall through the mounting
sl
ots using the two screws provided.
7. Attach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting
bracket. Line up the guides on the alarm’s
b
ase with the guides on the mounting bracket.
When guides are lined up, turn the base
cl
ockw
ise (right) until it snaps into place.
N
OTE: Once the Smoke Alarm is snapped
on
to the mounting bracket, you can rotate
the Sm
oke Alarm to adjust the alignment.
8
. Test the Smoke/CO Alarm. See “Weekly
T
esting” for details.
S
UGGESTED 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:
S
uggested 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.
T
ype o
f
Al
arm
C
arbon M
ono
x
id
e (C
O)
W
ha
t
Y
ou S
ee and Hear
V
oi
ce:
“W
arn
i
ng
,
e
vacuate carbon
monoxide in [Location,
e
xample: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.”
“
____ p
pm.”
H
orn:
4 be
e
ps, pause, 4 beeps, voice
P
ower/Smoke LED
: O
ff
CO LED: Flashes Red
Smo
k
e
V
oi
ce:
“W
arn
i
ng
,
e
v
acua
t
e smoke in
[L
oca
tion, example: “Kitchen”].
Evacuate.”
H
orn:
3 be
e
p
s
,
p
a
use
,
3 be
e
ps, voice
P
o
w
er/Sm
oke LED
: F
lashe
s Re
d
C
O LED:
O
ff
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:
A
cti
on:
1. Press & Hold Test Button
Al
arm
W
i
l
l Sa
y:
“Highest carbon monoxide level was
___ p
p
m
.
P
lease se
e ma
nual.”
“
T
o clear h
ig
he
s
t carbon mono
xide
level, press and hold test button
now.”
2. Press & Hold Test Button, if you
would like to clear the highest
le
v
el se
nse
d
.
I
f y
ou w
ou
ld l
i
k
e t
o k
eep the
highest level in memory, do not
pr
e
ss a
nything.
“Highest carbon monoxide level
cleared.”
Alarm will say nothing.
IF THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
R
ESPONDING TO AN ALARM
•
If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you
o
f a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate
attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in
i
njury or death.
•
Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke/CO Alarm
t
o stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Removing
batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke, and removes
y
our protection. Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from
the unit
. The alarm will reset automatically.
•
If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
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.
G
ive 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 have various limitations. See "General Limitations of Smoke/CO
Alarms" for details.
US
ING THE SILENCE FEATURES
Never remove the batteries to quiet an unwanted alarm. Removing the
batteries disables the alarm and removes your protection.
T
he 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.
T
he Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several
minutes. You can silence this Smoke/CO Alarm by pressing the Test/Silence
b
utton on the alarm cover for at least 3-5 seconds.
After the Test/Silence button is released, the Alarm Voice will say “Horn
si
lenced, detector active.” The Red LED blinks during the silence mode.
SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING
T
his silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for
u
p t
o 8 hour
s. You can silence the low battery warning “chirp” by pressing the
T
e
st/Silence button on the alarm cover.
O
nce the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated, the unit
continues to flash the Green light twice a minute for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the
l
ow battery “chirp” will resume.
R
eplace the batteries as soon as possible;
this unit w
ill not operate without battery power!
T
o deactivate this feature:
P
ress the Test/Silence button again. The unit will
go i
n
t
o Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and
u
nit sounds “chirp” once a minute).
WE
EKLY TESTING
• N
E
V
E
R use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might
a
ccidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The
built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required
b
y U
nder
w
riter
s Lab
ora
t
ories,
Inc. (UL). NEVER use vehicle exhaust!
Exhaus
t ma
y cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.
•
DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding.
Ex
posure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When
testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
I
t is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
Sm
o
ke/CO Alarm.
Y
ou can tes
t this Sm
oke/CO Alarm by
pr
e
ssi
ng and holding the Test/Silence
button on the Alarm cover until Alarm Voice says “Testing” (typically 3-5
se
conds).
D
uring testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:
•
T
he
Alarm
V
oi
ce
w
i
l
l say “Testing.” The
H
orn
w
i
l
l sound 3 beeps,
p
ause, 3 beeps. The Alarm
V
oice
w
ill say “Warning, evacuate smoke in
[Location, example: “Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” The Power/Smoke LED
flashe
s Re
d a
nd t
he
C
O L
E
D
w
i
l
l be O
f
f
.
•
N
e
x
t t
he
H
orn
w
i
l
l sou
nd 4 be
e
p
s
,
pause, 4 beeps. The Alarm
V
oi
ce
w
i
l
l say “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example:
“
Kitchen”]. Evacuate.” The
P
ower/Smoke LED
w
ill be Off and the
C
O
L
ED
flashe
s Red.
I
f t
he u
n
it 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
T
h
is u
n
it has be
en designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there
ar
e a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
U
s
e only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not
operate properly with other batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries
since they may not provide a constant charge.
•
Test it at least once a week.
•
Clean the Smoke/CO Alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the
out
sid
e o
f t
he Smo
ke/CO Alarm using your household vacuum’s soft
brush attachment. A can of clean compresssed 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
si
nce t
hey may damage the unit.
•
I
f t
he Smo
k
e/CO Alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust
and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace
t
he u
n
it immediately.
•
Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Where This
Alarm Shou
ld Not Be Installed” for details.
Ch
oosing a replacement battery:
Y
our Smoke/CO Alarm requires two standard AA batteries. The following
batteries are acceptable as replacements: Energizer E91.
These batteries
are available at many local retail stores.
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”).
PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM
1
Test/Silence Button
2
Battery Compartment
3 Power/Smoke Alarm LED
4
CO Alarm LED
W
hen the Smoke Alarm is Silenced When the CO Alarm is Silenced
The Smoke Alarm will remain silent
f
or up to 15 minutes, then return to
normal operation.
I
f the smoke has not cleared–or
con
tinues to increase–the device
w
ill go back into alarm.
The CO Alarm will remain silent for
u
p to 4 minutes.
After 4 minutes, if CO levels remain
po
tentially dangerous the horn will
s
tart sounding again.
To replace the batteries (without removing Alarm from the ceiling or wall):
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Press tabs A and B as shown in the
diagram and remove each battery.
3. Insert the new batteries, making sure
t
hey snap completely into the battery
com
p
artment. Match the terminals on the
e
nds o
f t
he b
atteries with the terminals on
the unit.
4. Close the battery compartment, and then
test the unit by pressing the Test/Silence
button.
IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS
WHAT TO DO FIRST–IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM
WIRE
LESS OPERATION
F
irst Alert
®
O
NELINK
T
M
T
echnology is the easy, cost-effective way to provide
your family with whole-home safety. All ONELINK
TM
Alarms communicate with
each o
ther without wires or connectors. When one Alarm sounds, they all
sou
nd. This provides your family with an earlier warning of potential danger,
and gives you more time to react.
The distance between any two ONELINK
T
M
Alarms is up to 100 feet
(3
0.5 meters).
•
The range and proper operation of any wireless device will vary
dependi
ng on its surroundings. It is very important that each Alarm
is tes
ted individually before and after installation to make sure that
all Alarms respond properly.
•
M
e
tal objects and metallic wallpaper may interfere with signals
f
rom wireless Alarms. Alarms should be tested after changes to
y
our h
ome such as remodelling, moving furniture, and with metal
doors opened and closed.
Your First Alert
®
ONELINK
TM
Smoke/CO Alarm will automatically communicate
bo
t
h potential fires and carbon monoxide presence with all other First Alert
®
ONELINK
T
M
Smoke/CO Alarms.
FC
C N
OTICE:
T
h
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
ca
use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC ID: M7U5001L
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BRK Brands, Inc.
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
INITIAL ONELINK
T
M
ALARM SET-UP
1
.
I
nsert two (2) AA batteries into
the battery drawer of the first
Alarm a
nd cl
ose the drawer.
2. The Alarm will sound with a chirp.
3. You will now be prompted to set
the Alarm's location. Follow the
d
irection given by the Alarm.
Available locations:
Basement Kitchen Child’s Bedroom
Living Room Dining Room Master Bedroom
F
a
m
ily Room No Location Guest Bedroom
Office Hallway Utility Room
Your Alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice.
N
O
T
E: S
teps 4 thr
ough 6 need to be completed within two minutes.
If more than two minutes pass, the Green power LED will stop blinking.
Simply open the battery drawer of the second Alarm and repeat steps
4 thr
ough 6.
4. Insert the batteries into the battery drawer of the next Alarm. DO NOT
CLOSE THE DRAWER.
5. Press and hold the test button and then close the battery drawer.
6. Once you hear the unit chirp, release the test button. The Green power
LED will start to blink indicating the ONELINK
T
M
Alarm is waiting for
pr
ogr
am data from one of the other setup ONELINK
T
M
Alarms
.
7
.
P
r
e
ss a
nd ho
ld the test button on the first Alarm, until the second Alarm
chirps and its Green power LED stops blinking. Then release the test
b
utton.
8. If you purchased the Talking Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, you will
now be prompted to set the Alarm's location. Follow the directions given
by the Alarm.
9. If you have purchased the hardwired battery back-up ONELINK
TM
Alarm,
you can now connect the hardwired Alarm by installing the three-wire
con
nector on the ceiling to the Alarm.
10. Repeat steps 4-9 for additional ONELINK
TM
Alarms.
You have now successfully linked your new ONELINK
TM
Alarms. To add
additional Alarms at a later time, follow steps 4 through 9.
A
B
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMS
RE
COMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
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.