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INTRODUCTION
USER’S MANUAL
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially
hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items.
• THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY
source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas.
• This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV
use.
• This C
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UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHT AND HORN PATTERNS (CO5120BN), Continued INSTALLATION Condition LED (Red Light) Horn WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS ALARM CONDITION LED flashes once every second Horn pattern: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm should be centrally located out- Single CO Alarm 4 beeps, pause, side of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install (not interconnected) 4 beeps, pause, additional CO Alar
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INSTALLATION, continued STAND ALONE ALARM ONLY: • If you are only installing one unit, restore power to the junction box. BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION INTERCONNECTED ALARMS ONLY: This unit is designed to be mounted on any standard wiring junction box up to a 4-inch size, on either the ceil- • If you are interconnecting multiple Alarms, repeat Step 1-5 for each Alarm in the series. When you ing or wall. Read “Where to Install CO Alarms” and “Where Not To Install CO Alarms” before you begin insta
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USING THE OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES The optional locking features are designed to prevent unauthorized removal of the battery or alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in single-family households where unauthorized battery or alarm removal is not a concern. These CO Alarms have two separate locking features: one locks the battery compartment, and the other locks the CO Alarm to the mounting bracket. You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both. Locking Pin Tools
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THE “LATCHING ALARM” INDICATOR: IF YOUR CO ALARM SOUNDS Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can kill you. When your CO Alarm sounds, you must not ignore it! KEY: IF THE ALARM SOUNDS: LATCHING ALARM: Unit was exposed 1. Operate the Test/Silence button to silence the alarm. to alarm levels of CO BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM 2. Call your emergency services, fire department or 911. Write down the number of your local emergency serv- LATCHING NOT ACTIVATED: i
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HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm before carbon WHAT IS CO? monoxide levels become threatening for average, healthy adults. 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. A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances.
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GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS LIMITED WARRANTY ® This CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for use in industrial applications where BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of BRK Electronics brand products warrants that for a period of five Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for carbon monoxide detectors must years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at be met. its option, will r
