BRK electronic FCD2N user manual

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INTRODUCTION
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
USER’S MANUAL
120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating
instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special
WITH SILENCE FEATURE
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 residen

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In a Single-level Home: WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM TONES MEAN • Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area. During Power Up During an Alarm • For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet (or After Power Outage) (6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source. In a Multi-level Home: • Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area. • For added protection, install at least one CO Alarm on each level of th

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HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM USING THE SILENCE FEATURE This CO Alarm cannot operate without continuous electricity. It does not The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a operate during a power failure. Do not use in an extension cord, or out- CO problem. Always check your home for a potential problem after any let controlled by a dimmer or switch—unit must have a constant power alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death. supply. NEVER unplug your CO Alarm

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The following conditions can result in transient CO situations: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO 1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor WHAT IS CO? conditions such as: CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not • Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in burn completely, or are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical appliances the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cy

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UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. UL2034 Standards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station carbon WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM? monoxide alarms UL2034. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 defines 3 specific alarm points by which all residential CO Alarms must alarm. They are measured in parts per According to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034, Section 1-1.2: “Carbon million (ppm) of CO over time (in minutes). monoxide alarms covered by these requirements are intended t

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM... THIS MEANS... YOU SHOULD... Green light is OFF. Unit will not alarm when you press CO Alarms may not be plugged all the way in, or is Gently push unit all the way into outlet. the Test/Silence button. not receiving power. Make sure it is not plugged into an outlet controlled by a switch. Unit “chirps” about twice a minute. Green and Yellow Malfunction. CO Alarm needs to be replaced. Make sure unit is plugged in securely. CO Alarms lights are ON. Red light FLASHES