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CO511B

ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SPEC

TECHNICAL SPECS

SHIPPING SPECS

INSTALLATION OF ALARM

The CO alarm shall be a BRK Model CO511 (cat. no. CO511B) and shall provide at a 

minimum the following features and functions:

1.   An electrochemical CO sensor.

2.  Wireless interconnect: 915 MHz frequency with 65,000 security codes and 3 

channel frequency hopping.

3.  A Voice Warning of danger detected in addition to speaking one of 11 pre-

programmed locations, e.g. “Warning, Evacuate, Smoke in Basement”. 

4.  Operates on a Mesh Network; a two-way communication format that sends, 

receives and re-sends the alarm signals providing a more reliable network.

5.  The unit shall have a lower and varying horn frequency to make it easier for the 

elderly with normal age related hearing loss to better hear the horn. 

6.  The CO sensor is adjusted not to detect CO levels below 30 PPM and will not 

alarm when exposed to constant levels of 30 PPM for 30 days. It will alarm at the 

following levels: 400 PPM CO between 4 and 15 minutes, 150 PPM CO between 10 

and 50 minutes and 70 PPM CO between 60 and 240 minutes.

7.  The unit shall have an “End of Life” signal. This signal should be capable of 

temporarily being silenced for up to 2 days. After about 2 days, the signal will 

resume. After about 2-3 weeks the signal cannot be silenced.

8.   Powered by 2 replaceable AA batteries, a solid state horn rated at 85dB at 10 ft and 

should be capable of self restoring.

9.  A visual LED power-on indicator to confirm unit is receiving power or is in alarm.

10.  Two Silence features - Low Battery Silence: Silence low battery chirp for up to 8 

hours. Alarm Silence: Temporarily silence unwanted nuisance alarms.

11.  Two Locking features - tamper resistant locking pins that lock battery drawer and/

or alarm to mounting bracket.

12.  The unit shall be capable of operating between 40°F (4°C) and 100°F (38°C) and 

relative humidity between 10% and 95%.

13.  The unit shall contain mounting hardware and shall be listed for wall or ceiling 

mounting.

14.  The unit shall at a minimum meet the requirements of UL2034, CSFM, NFPA 720, 

NFPA 101, ICC.

Alarm Dimensions:   5.0”Dia. x 2.0”H
Weight:  

8.4 oz

Operating Voltage:  

3V (Two 1.5V AA) Battery Powered

Temperature Range:   40°F (4°C) to 100°F (38°C)
Humidity Range: 

10% to 95% relative humidity (RH)

Audio Alarm: 

85dB at 10 feet

Voice Output: 

Choice of 11 pre-programmed locations

Wireless Frequency:  915 MHz. FCC approved. Complies with Part 15 of the  

 

FCC Rules.

RF Linking: 

Automatic with 65,000 security codes

Test/Silence: 

Electronically simulates CO condition, causing the unit  

 

to alarm. Press and hold test/silence button.

Alarm Reset: 

Automatic when CO clears

CO Sensor: 

Electrochemical

Interconnections: 

Up to 18 units, RF or hardwired (needs SA520B Bridge    

 

Unit), with smoke, carbon monoxide, heat alarms  

 

 

and relays. Maximum 12 smoke alarms.

Listing: 

Listed to UL2034 Standards

Individual Carton Dimensions  

5.13”L x 2.38”W x 5.13”H 

   Weight  

0.66 lbs. 

   Cube  

0.04 ft3 

   UPC  

0 29054 00291 4

Master Carton Dimensions  

10.75”L x 7.88”W x 11.06”H 

Master Pack 

12   

   Weight  

8.4 lbs. 

   Cube:  

0.54 ft3 

   I2of5:  

100 29054 00291 1

Pallet Information  

 

   Cases per Layer 

22 

   Number of Layers:  

4  

   Cases per Pallet:  

88 

   Units per Pallet:  

1,056 

   Cube:  

 54 ft3 

   Weight:  

 794 lbs.

©2016 BRK Brands, Inc. a subsidiary of Newell Brands (NYSE: 

NWL) 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL  60504-8122, All rights 

reserved. First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert 

Trust. BRK is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.

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Installation of this alarm must conform to NFPA 720. Always check your local building 

codes. Follow all instructions for placement as outlined in the user’s manual in sections 

titled “Recommended Locations for CO Alarms” and “Locations to Avoid for CO Alarms”.

THE PARTS OF THIS ALARM

TOP OF ALARM

1.  Test/Silence button
2.  Slide open battery drawer
3.  Power/Alarm LED
4.  CO Alarm LED
5.  Horn

BOTTOM OF ALARM

1.  Mounting bracket
2.  Mounting Slots & Locking 

tabs (Break out Tab)

3.  Battery Drawer - Install 2 AA 

batteries here

4.  Twist to attach and remove 

alarm from bracket

MOUNTING

BRACKET

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

5.0”

2.0”

5

3

1

2

4

TOP

BOTTOM

BATTERY DRAWER LOCK

Remove pin from mounting bracket. Close door. Insert 

pin in holes through alarm and battery drawer.

CO

This product is intended for non-professional do it yourself installation. If you 
would like information about a professionally installed and monitored system, 
please contact First Alert Professional at 1-800-921-6025. First Alert Profes-
sional is not affiliated with BRK Brands, Inc. 

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