First Alert CO5120BN User Manual

WITH BATTERY BACK-UP
Model CO5120BN
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user's manual contains important information about your
CO Alarm's operation. If you are installing this CO Alarm for use by
others, you must leave this manual-or a copy of it-with the end user.
M08-0002-003 Q 04/08 Printed in Mexico

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Understanding the Light and Horn Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Additional Features for Model CO512PDBN with Digital Display . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Where to Install CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Where CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Before You Begin Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How to Install Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using the Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The Battery Compartment Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The Mounting Bracket Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
If the Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Latching Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How Can I Protect My Family? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. UL2034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
General Limitations of CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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USER'S MANUAL
AC POWERED
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
~
120VAC , 60Hz, 0.09A
WITH BATTERY BACK-UP
AND DIGITAL DISPLAY
Model CO5120PDBN
LISTED TO
UL 2034
STANDARD

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing BRK Brands, Inc. for your Carbon Monoxide Alarm
needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Carbon Monoxide Alarm
designed to provide you with early warning of carbon monoxide.
Key features include:
Most Accurate Carbon Monoxide Sensor*
Advanced electrochemical CO sensor technology.
Intelligent Sensing Technology is designed to help reduce unwanted or
nuisance alarms.
Two Silence Features. Temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to eight
hours before replacing low battery or silence an unwanted alarm for several
minutes.
Two Latching Features. Alarm Latch: Easily identifies initiating alarm even
after alarm condition has subsided. Low Battery Latch: Identifies which unit
is in low battery condition.
Smart Interconnect interconnects with most First Alert
smoke, CO and heat alarms. When interconnected with alarming smoke
alarms, unit will sound smoke horn pattern.
Dust Cover is included to keep the alarm clean during construction.
Easy Installation/Maintenance features include a large opening in the
mounting bracket for easy access to wiring. A battery pull tab keeps the
battery fresh until the home is occupied. A Side Load Battery Drawer allows for
easy battery replacement without removing the alarm from the ceiling or wall.

BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important
operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations.
Pay special attention to these items.
• THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to
detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. It is
NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.
• This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences.
It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
• This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas
at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
• This unit does not work without power. If the AC power fails, the
battery back-up will power the alarm for at least 7 days provided
the 9V battery is fresh and correctly installed.
• The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct
a CO problem. Always check your home for a potential problem
after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
• This CO Alarm should receive continuous 120VAC, 60 Hz, pure sine
wave electrical power. (The battery is meant for emergency back-
up only). Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a
dimmer or switch.
• NEVER ignore any alarm. See "If Your CO Alarm Sounds" for more
information on how to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond can
result in injury or death.
• Test this Carbon Monoxide Alarm once a week. If it ever fails to
test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not
working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.
• This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of
family living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in
compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with
medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to carbon
monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide
audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations
under 30 ppm. For additional information on carbon monoxide and
your medical condition contact your physician.

HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS

The Cover Of Your CO Alarm
5
2
1
1
® and BRK branded
1. Test/Silence Button or
Test/Silence/Scroll Button
(CO5120PDBN only)
3
2. POWER/ALARM Light (RED)
4
3. Air Vents
4. (Behind the Cover) Alarm Horn:
85 dB audible alarm for test, alarm,
and unit malfunction warning.
5. Digital Display (CO5120PDBN only)