BRK electronic CO3000BN manual

MODEL CO3000BN—User’ s Manual Batter y-Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm M06-1050-000 8/99[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How Y our CO Alarm W orks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

1 CHAPTER 1: Introduction BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORT ANT! Dangers, W arnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazar dous situations. Pay special attention to these items. IMPORT ANT! THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide fr om ANY source of combustion. It is [...]

2 HOW Y OUR CO ALARM WORKS General Information A CO Alarm measur es the CO levels in the air . It will alarm if CO levels rise quickly (if the heat exchanger on your furnace br eaks, for example), or if CO is consistently pr esent (a slow CO leak on a fuel-burning appliance). This carbon monoxide alarm featur es a permanently installed sensor , thr[...]

3 WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM T ONES MEAN WELCOME CHIRP . Horn chirps and battery light blinks green once when battery is first connected. ALARM RECEIVING BA TTERY POWER BATTERY light flashes GREEN twice a minute. Horn is silent. LOW BA TTER Y WARNING. The BATTERY light turns YELLOW. It flashes and the horn “chirps” twice a minute. This warning s[...]

4 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 r esistance to Methane (500 ppm), Butane (300 ppm), Heptane (500 ppm), Ethyl Acetate (200 ppm), Isopropyl Alcohol (200 ppm) and Carbon Dioxide (5000 ppm). V alues[...]

5 CHAPTER 2: Installation WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS The Consumer Pr oduct 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. If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet, [...]

6 WHERE NOT T O INSTALL Y OUR CO ALARM DO NOT locate this CO Alarm: • In garages, kitchens, furnace r ooms, or in any extr emely dusty , dirty or greasy ar eas. • Closer than 20 feet fr om a furnace or other fuel burning heat sour ce, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater . • Within 5 feet of any cooking appliance. • In extremely h[...]

7 HOW TO INSTALL Y OUR CO ALARM Read “ Where T o Install Y our CO Alarm ” before starting. This CO Alarm can be used on a tabletop or mounted on the wall. For tabletop use, choose a table no taller than 36” (92 cm); a fall from a high table could damage the Alarm’ s sensitive components. Before you start installation, find the pair of self[...]

8 For T abletop Use 1. Close the battery compartment by sliding the mounting bracket/battery door back onto the back of the CO Alarm. 2. T est the CO Alarm as described below . 3. Set the CO Alarm in plain view on a table where it will not be blocked by any obstructions.T able height should not exceed 36” (92 cm). IMPORT ANT! Put the CO Alarm whe[...]

9 CHAPTER 3: If Y our CO Alarm Alarms W ARNING! Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other wor ds, when your CO Alarm alarms, you must not ignor e it! If the Alarm Signal Sounds: 1. Operate the T est/Silence button. 2. Call your emer gency services, fire department or 911. W rite down the[...]

10 Using the Silence Feature W ARNING! NEVER remove the batteries fr om your CO Alarm to silence the horn. Use the silence featur e. Removing the batteries removes your pr otection! See pr evious page for details on r esponding to an alarm. The silence featur e is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm’ s alarm horn while you correct the p[...]

11 CHAPTER 4: T esting and Maintenance W EEKLY T ESTING W ARNING! DO NOT stand close to the alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away when horn starts sounding. Push and hold the T est/Silence button on the cover until you hear a “chirp.” The “chirp” marks the start of t[...]

12 REGULAR MAINTENANCE T o keep the CO Alarm in good working or der: • T est it every week using the T est/Silence button. • V acuum the CO Alarm cover at least twice a year , using the soft brush attachment. T est the Alarm again after vacuuming. • Replace the battery when the CO Alarm “chirps” and the yellow light blinks twice a minute [...]

13 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 bur n completely , or are exposed to heat (usually fi re). Electrical appliances typically do not produce CO. These fuels include: W ood, coal, char coal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, ker osene, and propane. Commo[...]

14 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: corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger , blocked or clogged chimney opening. I[...]

15 How Can I Protect My Family? A CO Alarm is an excellent means of pr otection. 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 pr oper maintenance of home appliances. T o help prevent CO problems and r educe the risk of CO poisoning: • C[...]

16 CHAPTER 6: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 What Levels of CO Cause an Alarm? Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 defi nes three specific alarm points by which all residential CO Alarms must alarm. They ar e measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over time (in minutes). UL2034 Requir ed Alarm Points: • If the alarm is exposed to 40[...]

17 CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Guide Problem... This means... You should... The BATTERY Light turns YELLOW. It flashes and the horn “chirps” twice a minute. Low battery warning. Install a new 9V alkaline or lithium battery*. During testing, when you press and hold the Test/ Silence button, the BATTERY Light turns YELLOW. Low battery Install a ne[...]

18 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 alarms must be met. CO Alarms will not work without power . This alarm requires a 9V alkaline or lithium batte[...]

Limited W arranty Coverage: BRK Brands, Inc. warrants its enclosed carbon monoxide alarm to be free fr om defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of five years from the date of purchase. During the first year after the date of purchase, BRK Brands, Inc. will r eplace any defective carbon monoxide alarm without char ge. [...]