Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CO5120B BRK electronic
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MODEL CO5120B—User’ s Manual AC Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm W ith Batter y Back-Up M06-1046-001 6/00 120V AC 60 Hz .085A Standby .087A Alarm Model CO5120B.
1 T ABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 CHAPTER 1: Introduction BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORT ANT ! Dangers, W ar nings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items. IMPORT ANT ! THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion.
3 HOW Y OUR CO ALARM WORKS The Cover Of Y our CO Alarm General Information This CO alarm is designed to be hard-wir ed and mounted on any standard size wiring junction box, up to 4” diagonal size. When fully powered, this CO alarm samples the air and takes a new reading about every second.
4 Basic Operation Normal Operation. • Horn is silent. • Red light (LED) is on continuously . During T esting • Horn pattern repeats twice: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause. • Red light (LED) flashes once per second during the 10-second test cycle.
5 CO ALARM SPECIFICATIONS Gas Detection at T ypical T emperature 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).
6 CHAPTER 2: Installation WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends the use of at least one CO alarm per household, located near the sleeping area. For added pr otection, install additional CO alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home.
7 WHERE NOT T O INSTALL CO ALARMS DO NOT locate this CO alarm: • In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty , dirty or greasy ar eas. • Within 5 feet of any cooking appliance. The alarm should be between 5 and 20 feet from any cooking appliance.
8 USING THE OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES The optional locking featur es ar e designed to prevent unauthorized r emoval of the battery or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family households wher e unauthorized battery or alarm removal is not a concern.
9 3. Push the locking pin thr ough the black dot on the label on the back of the CO alarm. T O UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT: IMPORT ANT ! Once the CO alarm is installed, you must disconnect it from the AC power befor e unlocking the battery compartment.
10 The Mounting Bracket Lock T ools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers • Standard/Flathead scr ewdriver T O ACTIVATE THE BRACKET LOCK: 1. Using needle-nose pliers, detach one locking pin from the mounting bracket. 2. Insert the locking pin into the lock located on the pivoting hinge of the battery door .
11 2. Pry the CO alarm away fr om the bracket by turning both the screwdriver and the CO alarm clockwise (right) at the same time. TO PERMANENTL Y REMOVE THE BRACKET LOCK: Insert the flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry the pin out of the lock.
12 N OTE: A qualified appliance technician is defi ned as “a person, firm, corporation, or company that either in person or thr ough a repr esentative, is engaged in and r esponsible for the inst.
13 SINGLE-STATION INST ALLA TION T ools needed: Standard/Flathead scr ewdriver . DANGER ! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. T urn off power to the area wher e you will install this unit at the circuit br eaker or fuse box before beginning installation.
14 INTERCONNECTING MUL TIPLE CO ALARMS Interconnecting Multiple CO Alarms Interconnected units can pr ovide earlier warning of a CO problem than stand-alone units, especially if the problem starts in a r emote area of the dwelling. If any unit in the series senses CO, all units will alarm.
15 TO INST ALL: 1. Remove the mounting bracket fr om the base. Position the screw slots on the mounting bracket over the screws in the junction box. Tighten the screws. 2. Strip of f about 1/2” of the plastic coating on the violet interconnect wir e on the power connector .
16 6. Make sur e each unit is receiving AC power . Under normal operation, the red light (LED) will shine continuously . 7. T est each CO alarm. Press and hold the test button until the unit alarms: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause.
17 Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician, and consult the manufacturers’ instructions, or contact the manufacturers dir ectly , 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.
18 The “Latching Alarm” Indicator: GARAGE BEDROOM BEDROOM HALL LIVING ROOM KITCHEN BASEMENT BEDROOM LA TCHING ALARM: Unit was exposed to alarm levels of CO LA TCHING NOT ACTIV A TED: Unit was not exposed to alarm levels of CO KEY : The Latching Alarm Indicator is activated after a CO alarm is exposed to alarm levels of carbon monoxide.
19 CHAPTER 4: T esting and Maintenance W eekly T esting Push and hold the T est/Silence button on the cover until a loud alarm sounds— 4 beeps, a pause, then 4 beeps. The alarm sequence should last for 10 seconds. If the alarm ever fails to test properly , replace it immediately .
20 CHAPTER 5: What Y ou Need T o 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. These fuels include: W ood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, and pr opane.
21 Potential Sources Of CO In The Home Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater , gas or wood burning fireplace, gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer . Damaged or insuf fi cient venting: corr oded or disconnected water heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger , blocked or clogged chimney opening.
22 How Can I Protect My Family? 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 substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.
23 CHAPTER 6: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 What Levels of CO Cause an Alarm? Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 defines 3 specific alarm points by which all residential CO alarms must alarm. They are measur ed in parts per million (ppm) of CO over time (in minutes).
24 CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Guide DANGER! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. T ur n off the power to the ar ea where the CO alarm is installed BEFORE removing it from the mounting bracket or checking any electrical connections! Failur e to turn off the power fi rst may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death.
25 UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN PATTERNS (AC POWER ON) When the CO Alarm is operating on AC power ... Condition LED (Red Light) Horn POWER UP LED flashes ON once, then shines continuously Horn “chirps” once. DURING TESTING LED flashes once every second during the 10-second test cycle Horn patter n: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause.
26 UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN PATTERNS (AC POWER OFF) When AC power is Off, and CO alarm is operating on battery back-up... Condition LED (Red Light) Horn BA TTERY BACK-UP POWER UP LED flashes ON once, then flashes once per minute Horn “chirps” once.
27 CHAPTER 8: General Limitations Of CO Alarms This 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 detectors must be met.
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29 NOTES.
Limited W arranty BRK Brands, Inc. warrants the enclosed Carbon Monoxide Alarm to be free fr om defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five years from date of purchase. BRK Brands, Inc. makes no other express warranty for this alarm.
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