First alert smoke and carbon monoxide alarm instructions

USER'S MANUAL

SMOKE & CARBON

MONOXIDE ALARM

AC Powered Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Features:

Voice with Programmable Location

Two Latching Features

Smart Interconnect

Optipath 360 Technology

TM

Two Silence Features

Alkaline Battery Backup

LISTED TO

UL 217

and

UL 2034

STANDARDS

Model SC7010BV

Printed in Mexico

M08-0183-002 K1 08/08

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

This user's manual contains important information about your Alarm's

operation. If you are installing the Alarm for use by others, you must

leave this manual-or a copy of it-with the end user.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Locking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

If the CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Latching Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

About Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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All First Alert

®

Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements,

including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.

Smoke 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

in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible

materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may include

paper 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 greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for

hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include

cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.

For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each

level and in every bedroom of your home.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing First Alert

Monoxide Alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art Smoke

& Carbon Monoxide Alarm designed to provide you with early warning

of a fire or Carbon Monoxide. Key features include:

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Combination Alarm. One alarm protects

against two deadly household threats.

Exclusive Voice Warning with Location will tell you the preprogrammed

location of the initiating unit and danger detected. Programmable up to

11 locations (ex. "basement"). When alarms sounds, if programmed for

basement it will say "Warning, evacuate, smoke in basement".

Spread Spectrum Horn Tone. Lower and varying horn frequency

makes it easier for elderly with normal age related hearing loss to hear

horn. Sweeps through the 2200 - 3400 Hz range.

Smart Interconnect can be interconnected to BRK Smoke, CO, and

Heat Alarms. One interconnect wire carries both smoke and CO alarm

signals.

Optipath 360 Technology

the smoke sensor.

Single Button Test/Silence eliminates confusion. Depending on what

mode the alarm is in, pushing the button provides different functions

such as testing the alarm, silencing the alarm, re-testing the alarm

when in silence and clearing the Latching features.

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.

Perfect Mount System includes a gasketless base for easy installation

and a mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide

rotation range to allow for perfect alignment.

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 that

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.

Improved UV Resistance keeps the alarm from discoloring over time.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the power to the area

where the Smoke Alarm is installed before removing it from the

mounting bracket. Failure to turn off the power first may result in

serious electrical shock, injury or death.

• This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents.

It is recommended that you install special units which use

devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired

residents.

• Installation of this unit must conform to the electrical

codes in your area; Articles 210 and 300.3 (B) of NFPA 70

(NEC), NFPA 72, NFPA 101; SBC (SBCCI); UBC (ICBO);

NBC (BOCA); OTFDC (CABO), and any other local or

building codes that may apply. Wiring and installation must

be performed by a licensed electrician. Failure to follow

these guidelines may result in injury or property damage.

• This unit must be powered by a 24-hour, 120VAC pure sine

wave 60Hz circuit. Be sure the circuit cannot be turned

off by a switch, dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter.

Failure to connect this unit to a 24-hour circuit may

prevent it from providing constant protection.

• This Alarm must have AC or battery power to operate.

If the AC power fails, battery back-up will allow the alarm

to sound for at least 4 minutes. If AC power fails and the

battery is weak, protection should last for at least 7 days.

If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing, the

alarm cannot operate.

• Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to

stop an unwanted alarm. Doing so will disable the unit and

remove your protection. In the case of a true unwanted

alarm open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit.

The alarm will reset automatically when it returns to normal

operation. Never remove the batteries from a battery

operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking

smoke, etc.). Instead open a window or fan the smoke

away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.

• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. See

"How To Install This Smoke Alarm" for details. Do not

connect it to any other type of alarm or auxiliary device.

Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or

prevent it from operating properly.

• This Smoke/CO Alarm has a battery drawer which resists

closing unless a battery is installed. This warns you the

unit will not operate under DC power without a battery.

• Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is

sounding. It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure

to the horn at close range may harm your hearing.

• Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to

the sensing chambers and prevent the unit from operating

properly.

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