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ALARM SPECIFICATIONS 

 

Audible Alarm: 

 

85dB minimum at 10 feet 

(3 meters)

 

Power: 

 

Powered by 9V battery. Green light 

flashes about twice a minute when device is 
receiving battery power. 

This alarm is designed to sound for up to 
12 hours in alarm conditions, provided the 
battery is fresh and installed correctly. 

 

Warranty: 

 

5-year limited warranty.

 

The Smoke Alarm

 

During Alarm: 

 

Repeating Horn Pattern: horn 

sounds 3 times, then pauses, then sounds 
three times, then pauses, until silence button is 
pressed, CO dissipates, or battery runs down. 
Red “Smoke” indicator flashes rapidly.

 

Standards: 

 

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 

Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms 217.

 

The Carbon Monoxide Alarm

 

Gas Detection at Typical Temperature 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). Values measure gas and 
vapor concentrations in parts per million.

 

Required Alarm Levels: 

 

Before 10% COHb 

exposure at levels of 30% to 70% Relative 
Humidity (RH):

• 400 ppm CO between 4 and 15 minutes
• 150 ppm CO between 10 and 50 minutes
• 70 ppm CO between 60 and 240 minutes

The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed 
to a constant level of 30 ppm for 30 days.

 

During Alarm: 

 

Repeating Horn Pattern: horn 

sounds 4 times, then pauses, then sounds four 
times, then pauses, until silence button is 
pressed, CO dissipates, or battery runs down. 
Red “CO” indicator light flashes rapidly.

 

Standards: 

 

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 

Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide 
Alarms UL2034.

 

M06_1043_001.E  Page 3  Thursday, July 13, 2000  8:20 AM

Summary of Contents for SCO1N

Page 1: ...anual Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm M06 1043 001 10 99 BATTERY SERVICE SMOKE CO TEST SILENCE MOVE TO FRESH AIR For your records please record Date and Where Purchased M06_1043_001 E Page 1 Thursday...

Page 2: ...14 CHAPTER 5 PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY 16 Protecting Your Family From CO Poisoning 16 Protecting Your Family From Fire 17 CHAPTER 6 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO 18 CHAPTER 7 REGULATOR INFORMATION FOR C...

Page 3: ...f CO is consistently present a slow CO leak in your stove or water heater Features Solid state Infrared Reservoir SIR Sensor System CO alarm light flashes when CO Alarm is triggered Silence feature qu...

Page 4: ...for the hearing impaired which feature devices like flashing strobe lights are available to alert the hearing impaired in case of fire WARNING This Smoke CO Alarm cannot operate without a working bat...

Page 5: ...m 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 an...

Page 6: ...f alarms are located installed and maintained as described in this manual This CO Alarm is designed to alert you to a potentially dangerous build up of CO over time It cannot fix a CO problem and it c...

Page 7: ...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 nea...

Page 8: ...ource or fuel burning appliances like a water heater Where combustion particles formed when something burns are produced Avoid poorly ventilated kitchens garages and furnace rooms Keep this Smoke CO A...

Page 9: ...ion recommendations On ceilings install smoke alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible If this is not possible install the smoke alarm at least 4 inches 102 mm from the wall or corner...

Page 10: ...g HVAC equipment combustion appliances and equipment and or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion equipment CAUTION Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary device It is a sing...

Page 11: ...ot be shaken loose If the battery is not snapped in completely the unit cannot receive battery power NOTE The unit may beep briefly when you install the battery This is normal WARNING The battery door...

Page 12: ...ence repeating The device has detected smoke See What To Do If Smoke Is Detected Problem The Alarm is This means You should Low Battery BATTERY Light Flashing yellow Horn Chirps every 30 seconds The b...

Page 13: ...rom fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combusti...

Page 14: ...t panic stay calm Follow your family escape plan Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remembering what you have practiced Get out of the house as quickly as possi ble Don t stop to get...

Page 15: ...is silenced When the CO alarm is silenced The smoke alarm will remain silent for 8 minutes and then return to normal operation If the smoke has not cleared or continues to increase the device will go...

Page 16: ...arm replace it immediately NOTE During testing if the yellow service light comes on and the horn chirps 3 times the device should be serviced or replaced If the battery light flashes yellow replace th...

Page 17: ...battery changes These replacement batteries are commonly available at local retail stores IMPORTANT Use only the alkaline or lithium replacement batteries listed The unit may not operate properly with...

Page 18: ...ections of all fuel burning appliances Check appli ances for excessive rust and scaling Also check the flame on the burner and pilot lights The flame should be blue A yellow flame means fuel is not be...

Page 19: ...to use an alternate exit if a door is hot and shouldn t be opened Teach them to stay close to the floor and crawl if necessary Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home in every be...

Page 20: ...bbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Extreme Exposure Convulsions unconsciousness heart and lung failure Exposure to Carbon Monoxide can cause brain damage death CAUTION Some individual...

Page 21: ...y 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 pressure differential re...

Page 22: ...e healthy adults after 35 minutes but can cause death after 2 hours IMPORTANT This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time It alarms if CO levels are extremely high in a short period of time or if...

Page 23: ...ot protected by the required smoke alarms The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens attics finished or unfinished or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience c...

Page 24: ...as possible For more security put one unit in each room Many older mobile homes especially those built before 1978 have little or no insulation If your mobile home is not well insulated or if you are...

Page 25: ...or use in individual apartments or condos provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this type o...

Page 26: ...arm They do not operate if electricity fails Units must be installed by a qualified electrician All these units are designed to provide early warning of fires if located installed and cared for as des...

Page 27: ...your home and call 911 or the Fire Department If not press the Test Silence button again and keep ventilating your home CO Alarm alarms frequently even though no high levels of CO are revealed in an...

Page 28: ...This Smoke CO Alarm may not be heard The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds the current UL standard However if the device is installed outside the bedroom it may not wake up a sound sleeper or one w...

Page 29: ...iable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or f...

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