BRK electronic SC6120B manual

MODEL SC6120B—USER’S MANUAL AC POWERED SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH BA TTER Y BACK-UP AND SILENCE FEA TURE M06-1059-001 1/02 PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y AND SA VE: This unit was shipped with a user’ s manual that contains important information about its operation. If you are installing this unit for use by others, you must leave this manua[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Cover Basic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Front Cover Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . .Inside Cover Smoke/CO Alarm Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .2 How Y our Smoke/CO Alarm W orks . . . . . . . . . .3 Chapter 2: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

1 Basic safety information (continued)... Installation of this unit must conform to the elec- trical codes in your area; Article 760 of NFP A 70 (NEC), NFP A 72, NFP A 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. Fa[...]

2 Basic safety information (continued)... T est this Smoke/CO Alarm once a week. If it ever fails to test correctly , have it replaced immediately! If the Alarm is not working properly , it cannot alert you to a problem. Do not paint over the Smoke/CO Alarm. Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chamber and prevent the sensors from operating p[...]

3 Specifications (continued)... Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms UL2034. According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2: “ Carbon monoxide alarms covered by these requirements ar e intended to respond to the presence of carbon monoxide from sour ces such as, but not li[...]

4 In general, install combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms: • On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements. • Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed. • In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping areas, install a unit in each. If a[...]

5 Installing Smoke/CO Alarms in Mobile Homes For minimum security install one Smoke/CO Alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible. For more security , put one unit in each room. Many older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insula- tion. If your mobile home is not well insulated, or if you are unsure of the am[...]

6 A VOIDING DEAD AIR SP ACES “ Dead air ” spaces may prevent smoke fr om reaching the Smoke/CO Alarm. T o avoid dead air spaces, fol- low installation recommendations: On ceilings, install Smoke/CO Alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke/CO Alarm at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wa[...]

7 IMPORT ANT INST ALLA TION P ARTS The Mounting Bracket: T o remove the mounting bracket from the Smoke/CO Alarm base, hold the alarm base firmly and twist the mounting bracket off. The mounting bracket installs onto the junction box. It has a vari- ety of screw slots to fit most boxes. The Power Connector: The power connector plugs into a power in[...]

8 TO LOCK THE BA TTER Y COMP ARTMENT This step should not be done until installation is complete and AC power can be turned on as soon as possible to conserve battery power . Activate the battery and test the battery back-up before locking the battery compartment. 1. Activate the battery back-up by removing the “ Pull to Activate Battery Back-Up [...]

9 Unlock the Battery Compartment (continued)... 5. Reconnect the power connector to the back of the Alarm, reattach the Alarm to the mounting bracket, and restore the power as soon as possible to conserve battery power . When replacing the battery , always test the Alarm after relocking the battery compartment. TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET 1. Using[...]

10 HOW TO INST ALL THIS ALARM This unit is designed to be mounted on an standard wiring junction box up to a 4-inch size on either the ceiling or wall. Read “ Where to Install Alarms ” and Where Not to Install Alarms ” befor e you begin installa- tion. If a junction box is not already in place, install one using standard #12 or #14 gauge soli[...]

11 Installing a Single (Stand-Alone) Alarm (continued)... ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not restore power until all Alarms are completely installed. Restoring power before installation is complete may result in serious electrical shock, injury or death. Make sure the unit is receiving AC power . Under nor- mal operation, the Green power indicator lig[...]

12 Interconnecting Multiple Alarms (continued)... • The total length of wire inter connecting the units should be less than 1000 feet (300 meters). The interconnect wire should be #18 gauge or lar ger , rated at least 300V . • If an interconnect wir e is not already part of your household wiring, you will need to install one. This type of wire [...]

13 Interconnecting Multiple Alarms (continued)... 7. T est each Alarm. Press and hold the test button until the unit alarms. When testing a series of interconnected units you must test each unit individually . Make sure all units alarm when each one is tested. NOTE: When power is applied, unit(s) may alarm momentarily . If any unit in the series do[...]

14 CHAPTER 3: IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS WHA T TO DO FIRST – IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ALARM T ype of Alarm What Y ou See and Hear Carbon Monoxide CO Light: (CO) Flashing RED Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause Smoke Smoke Light: Flashing RED Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause WHA T TO DO IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED Actuation of your CO Alarm[...]

15 WHA T TO DO IF SMOKE IS DETECTED RESPONDING TO AN ALARM • Don ’ t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan. Y our safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remembering what you have prac- ticed. Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don ’ t stop to get dr essed or collect anything. • Feel doors with the back of your h[...]

16 The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify and correct the problem. Do not use the Silence Feature in emer gency situations. It will not correct a CO problem or extinguish a fir e. T o use the Silence Feature, briefly press the T est/Silence button on the cover of the Smoke/CO Alarm. T o silence Alarms in [...]

17 The Latching Alarm Indicator is activated after an Alarm is exposed to alarm levels of smoke or carbon monoxide. After smoke or CO levels drop below alarm levels, the red smoke or CO LED will begin to flash once every 5 seconds. For example, if CO initiated the alarm, the red “ CO ” LED will flash. If the Smoke Alarm initiated the alarm, the[...]

18 CHAPTER 4: TESTING AND MAINTENANCE WEEKL Y TESTING • SMOKE ALARM: NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test the Smoke Alarm. Y ou might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit ’ s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). If you choose to use an ae[...]

19 REGULAR MAINTENANCE This unit has been designed to be as maintenance- free as possible, but there ar e a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly: • T est it at least once a week. • Gently vacuum off any dust on the cover at least once a month using your vacuum ’ s soft brush attachment. T est the unit after vacuuming the [...]

20 CHAPTER 5: PROTECTING YOUR F AMIL Y FROM CO POISONING 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. T o help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk [...]

21 • Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor , and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case the stairs are blocked. • Follow safety rules, and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials properly . Never smoke in bed 2) Keep matches or [...]

22 WHA T 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 propane. Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they a[...]

23 1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appli- ances caused by outdoor conditions such as: • Wind direction and/or velocity , including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles). • Negative pressur e differential resulting fr om the use of exhaust fans. • Several appliance[...]

24 Why is this important? Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time. In many reported cases of CO exposur e, victims may be aware that they are not feeling well, but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help. Also, young children and pets may be the first [...]

25 SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERA TIONS This unit alone is not a suitable substitute for com- plete fire detection systems in places housing many people — like apartment buildings, condo- miniums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group homes of any kind — even if they[...]

26 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SMOKE ALARMS Battery operated units: Provide protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fr esh and correctly installed. Units are easy to install, and do not require pr ofessional installation. AC powered units: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not oper- ate if[...]

Once a minute, the alarm sounds 3 quick “ chirps ” , and the green light flashes quickly three times. Unit malfunction. Unit needs to be replaced. Based on self-diagnostic tests, the unit has detected a fault. Units under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement. See Chapter 8 “ Limited W arranty ” for details. Once a min[...]

28 CHAPTER 10: UNDERST ANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN P A TTERNS Condition LED (Red or Green Lights) Horn POWER UP Green LED flashes ON once, then shines continuously Horn “ chirps ” once DURING TESTING Smoke & CO Red LEDs flash once every second during their respective repetitive horn patterns Horn patter n: (Smoke) 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pau[...]

29 CHAPTER 11: GENERAL LIMIT A TIONS OF THIS ALARM This Smoke/CO Alarm will not work without power . This alarm requires AC power or a 9V alkaline or lithium battery to operate. This Smoke/CO Alarm will not sense smoke or CO that does not reach the sensors. It will only sense smoke or CO at the sensor . Smoke or CO may be present in other areas. Do[...]

30 LIMITED W ARRANTY Coverage: BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") the maker of BRK Electronics ® brand prod- ucts, warrants that for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase, this pr oduct will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this pr oduct or any com- ponent of the product found to [...]