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MODEL CO2120PDN—User’s Manual

120V Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm
With Digital Display and Silence Feature

M06-1045-000 6/99

120V AC 60 Hz .085A Standby .087A Alarm

With Peak

CO Level

Display!

Summary of Contents for CO2120PDN

Page 1: ...MODEL CO2120PDN User s Manual 120V Plug In Carbon Monoxide Alarm With Digital Display and Silence Feature M06 1045 000 6 99 120V AC 60 Hz 085A Standby 087A Alarm With Peak CO Level Display ...

Page 2: ...O After an Alarm 10 Using the Silence Feature 11 CHAPTER 4 TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 12 CHAPTER 5 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO 13 What is CO 13 Symptoms of CO Poisoning 13 Potential Sources Of CO In The Home 14 How Can I Protect My Family 15 CHAPTER 6 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC UL2034 16 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 17 CHAPTER 8 GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS 18 LIMITED WARRANTY BACK COVER...

Page 3: ...r a potential problem after any alarm Failure to do so can result in injury or death WARNING This CO Alarm can not operate without continuous electricity It does not operate during a power failure WARNING NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms Refer to What To Do If Your CO Alarm Alarms for more information Failure to do so can result in injury or death WARNING Test the CO Alarm once...

Page 4: ...per million or ppm within a specified time measured in minutes When the unit is in alarm mode the Digital Display will show the levels of CO measured in parts per million present This Carbon Monoxide Alarm features a permanently installed sensor three colored indicator lights and an 85 dB alarm horn It also has a silence feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn Malfunction Warning This unit per...

Page 5: ...isplay a reading It will only display levels of carbon monoxide 30 ppm or higher 70 or higher The unit is calibrated to sound an alarm before 240 minutes have passed when exposed to this level 150 or higher The unit is calibrated to sound an alarm before 50 minutes have passed when exposed to this level At this level an average healthy adult may feel headache within 90 minutes 400 or higher The un...

Page 6: ...uring Alarm Malfunction Green light ON Yellow light ON Red light FLASHES Horn chirps about twice a minute Digital Display Err During Normal Test All three lights flash briefly Horn pattern repeats twice 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause Digital Display 888 Using the Silence Feature in Alarm Green light ON Yellow light OFF Red light FLASHES Horn silent for 4 minutes Refer to Using the Silence Button for ...

Page 7: ...ws CLr NOTE The peak CO level will be saved even after a power interruption until you clear it The CO alarm will automatically switch back to READY immediately after you check or clear the peak CO level Examples of when to use the Peak CO Feature To check if CO was detected while you were away on vacation To check the highest level of CO recorded during an alarm especially if you were not home whe...

Page 8: ...memory was last cleared Malfunction Yellow light shines continuously Red light flashes Horn chirps twice a minute Digital Display will read Err Dimensions 5 83 x 3 32 x 1 6 Approx Supply Voltage 120V AC 60Hz 085A Standby 087A Alarm During Alarm CO Alarm horn sounds while the red light flashes rapidly Digital Display Shows CO levels in ppm Warranty 5 year limited warranty Standards Underwriters Lab...

Page 9: ...m 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 the home If you have a basement install that CO Alarm at the top of the basement stairs For added protection install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet 6 meters away from the furnace or fuel...

Page 10: ...resh air returns or open windows Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors In direct sunlight In outlets covered by curtains or other obstruction WARNING This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single family home or apartment It is not meant to be used in common lobbies hallways or basements of multi family buildings unless working CO Alarms are also installed in each family living u...

Page 11: ...til the unit sounds 4 beeps pause 4 beeps The sequence should last 5 6 seconds During testing the green yellow and red lights flash This is normal 888 will appear on the Digital Display 4 While testing the unit have a family member check that the horn can be easily heard from the sleeping areas The unit should be located where it can wake you if it alarms at night 5 Find the pair of self adhesive ...

Page 12: ...d appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from 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 combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers instructions or contact the manufacturers directly for more informat...

Page 13: ...tern 4 beeps a pause 4 beeps etc Press and hold the Test Silence button until the horn is silent The initial Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes NOTE After the initial 4 minute Silence cycle the CO Alarm re evaluates present CO levels and responds accordingly If CO levels remain potentially dangerous or start rising higher the horn will start sounding again While the detector is silenc...

Page 14: ...When testing step away when horn starts sounding REGULAR MAINTENANCE To keep the CO Alarm in good working order Test it every week using the Test Silence button Vacuum the CO Alarm cover at least twice a year using the soft brush attachment Test the Alarm again after vacuuming CAUTION DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the CO Alarm DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm D...

Page 15: ...ymptoms Medium Exposure Throbbing 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 individuals are more sensitive to CO than others including people with cardiac or respiratory problems infants unborn babies pregnant mothers or elderly people can be more quickly an...

Page 16: ...of fuel appliances 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 peri ods between cycles Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fresh air Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers f...

Page 17: ...inspections 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 being burned completely and CO may be present Keep the blower door on the fur nace closed Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel burning appli ances Make sure appliances are vented to...

Page 18: ...ay cause headaches in average 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 CO levels reach a certain minimum over a long period of time The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average healthy adults Why is this impor...

Page 19: ...Limited Warranty for details CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you press the Test Silence button CO levels still indicate a potentially dangerous situation Refer to Chapter 3 If Your CO Alarm Alarms for details on how to respond to an alarm If anyone is feeling ill EVACUATE your home immediately CO Alarm alarms frequently even though no high levels of CO are revealed in an investigatio...

Page 20: ...s or has been drinking alcoholic beverages This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly open Even persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed doors Noise from traffic stereo radio television air conditioner or other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn This CO Alarm is not intended for people who a...

Page 21: ...not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or current or use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK Brands Inc Further the warranty does not cover acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes BRK Brands Inc shall not be liable for any...

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