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BRK electronic CO2120PN manual

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  • Page 1

    MODEL CO2120PN—User’ s Manual 120V Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm W ith Silence Feature M06-1044-000 6/99 120V AC 60 Hz .085A Standby .087A Alarm[...]

  • Page 2

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

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    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 [...]

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    2 HOW Y OUR CO ALARM WORKS General Information CAUTION! Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year -round. CO problems can occur any time during the year , and this alarm can only alert you if it is plugged in and r eceiving power . This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standar d, unswitched 120V AC wall outlet. It is not intended for use in extension co[...]

  • Page 5

    3 WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM T ONES MEAN During Power Up (or After Power Outage) Green light ON. Y ellow & red lights OFF . Horn “chirps” once. During an Alarm Green light ON. Y ellow light OFF . Red light FLASHES. Repeating horn pattern: 4 beeps, then a pause, 4 beeps, then a pause. During Normal Operation Green light ON. Y ellow & red [...]

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    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 resistance 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 [...]

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    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 bedr oom, and on every level of your home. If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet,[...]

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    6 WHERE NOT T O INSTALL CO ALARMS 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 humid [...]

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    7 HOW TO INSTALL Y OUR CO ALARM W ARNING! This CO Alarm can not operate without continuous electricity . It does not operate during a power failur e. Do not use in an extension cor d, or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch — unit must have a constant power supply . CAUTION! Leave your CO Alarm plugged in year -round. CO problems can occur any[...]

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    8 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[...]

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    9 Using the Silence Feature W ARNING! NEVER unplug your CO alarm to silence the horn. Use the silence featur e. Unplugging the CO alarm r emoves your protection! See previous 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 pr oblem—it will not[...]

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    10 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 5-6 seconds. If the Alarm ever fails to test pr operly , replace it immediately . If the CO Alarm is not working pr operly , refer to the “Limit[...]

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    11 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[...]

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    12 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[...]

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    13 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[...]

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    14 CHAPTER 6: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 What Levels of CO Cause an Alarm? Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 defi nes 3 specific alarm points by which all r esidential 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 400 p[...]

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    15 CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Guide Problem... This means... You should... Green light is OFF. Unit will not alarm when you press the Test/Silence button. Unit may not be plugged all the way in, or is not receiving power. Gently push unit all the way into outlet. Make sure it is not plugged into an outlet controlled by a switch. Unit “chirps” a[...]

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    16 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. CO Alarms will not work without power . This CO Alarm requires a continuous supply of A[...]

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    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. [...]