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MODEL CO5120B—User’s Manual

AC Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm
With Battery Back-Up

M06-1046-001 6/00

120VAC 60 Hz .085A Standby .087A Alarm

Model CO5120B

Summary of Contents for CO5120B

Page 1: ...MODEL CO5120B User s Manual AC Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm With Battery Back Up M06 1046 001 6 00 120VAC 60 Hz 085A Standby 087A Alarm Model CO5120B ...

Page 2: ...r 18 CHAPTER 4 TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 19 CHAPTER 5 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO 20 What is CO 20 Symptoms of CO Poisoning 20 Potential Sources Of CO In The Home 21 How Can I Protect My Family 22 CHAPTER 6 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC UL2034 23 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 24 Understanding The Light And Horn Patterns 25 26 CHAPTER 8 GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS 27 LIMITED WARRANTY BACK C...

Page 3: ...Failure to do so can result in injury or death WARNING This unit does not work without power If the AC power fails the battery back up will power the alarm for at least 8 hours provided the 9V battery is fresh and correctly installed WARNING NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms Refer to What To Do If Your CO Alarm Sounds for more information Failure to do so can result in injury or...

Page 4: ...per million or ppm within a specified time measured in minutes General features This alarm features a permanently installed sensor a red indicator light LED and an 85 dB alarm horn 9V Battery Back Up If AC power is interrupted the CO alarm will continue to operate provided the 9V battery is fresh and correctly installed Silence Feature The silence feature temporarily quiets the alarm Malfunction W...

Page 5: ...Red light LED flashes once per second while the unit is in alarm In Silenced Mode The horn is silent for at least 4 minutes Red light LED flashes rapidly once every second on the initiating alarm only Low Battery Warning AC Power ON The horn chirps once a minute Red light flashes once each time the horn chirps Low Battery Warning AC Power OFF The horn chirps once a minute Red light flashes once ea...

Page 6: ...n every minute Dimensions 5 4 diameter approx Supply Voltage 120VAC 60Hz 085A Standby 087A Alarm During Alarm Repeating alarm horn pattern 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause Stand alone unit red light LED flashes rapidly once per second Interconnected series red light LED flashes rapidly once per second on the Initiating alarm Red light LED on all other alarms will not flash Warranty 5 year limited warra...

Page 7: ...e 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 bur...

Page 8: ...air like near ceiling fans heat vents air conditioners fresh air returns or open windows Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors In direct sunlight 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 livi...

Page 9: ...ng bracket Using needle nose pliers or a utility knife remove one or both pins depending on which locking features you use The Battery Compartment Lock TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT IMPORTANT Do not lock the battery compartment until you have activated the battery and tested the battery back up 1 Activate the battery back up by removing the Pull to Activate Battery Back Up tab Push and hold the ...

Page 10: ...larms with battery back up Finally press and hold the test button for 5 10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit 1 Remove the CO alarm from the mounting bracket If the unit is locked to the bracket see the section To Deactivate the Locking Feature 2 Disconnect the power connector by gently prying it away from the back of the CO alarm 3 Insert a flathead screwdriver under the head of the locking ...

Page 11: ...RACKET LOCK DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off the power to the area where the CO alarm is installed before removing it from the mounting bracket Failure to turn off the power first may result in serious electrical shock injury or death WARNING Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or AC DC CO alarm First turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Next remov...

Page 12: ...u begin installation If a junction box is not already in place install one using standard 12 or 14 gauge copper wire WARNING This alarm must have AC or battery power to operate If the AC power fails the battery back up will power the alarm if the 9V battery is fresh and correctly installed If AC power fails and the battery is dead or missing the alarm cannot operate Before you begin installation F...

Page 13: ...ving the Pull to Activate Battery Back Up tab You do not need to open the battery compartment and reposition the battery during installation When you activate the battery the red light will flash once and the horn will chirp once Test the battery back up Press and hold the test button on the cover until the alarm sounds 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause The Parts Of This CO Alarm 1 Mounting bracket 2 Mo...

Page 14: ...let wire inside the junction box It is used for interconnect only 3 Plug the power connector into the back of the CO alarm 4 Position the base of the alarm over the mounting bracket and turn The alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 60 Turn the unit clockwise right until the unit is in place 5 If you are only installing one unit restore power to the junction box 6 Make sure the unit is re...

Page 15: ...O When power is interrupted only the AC DC units in the series will continue to send and receive signals AC powered CO alarms will not operate IMPORTANT Interconnect units within a single family residence only Otherwise all households will experience unwanted alarms when you test any unit in the series Interconnected units will only work if they are wired to compatible units and all requirements a...

Page 16: ...alarm 5 Position the base of the alarm over the mounting bracket and turn The alarm can be positioned over the bracket every 60 Turn the unit clockwise right until the unit is in place DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not restore power until all CO alarms are completely installed Restoring power before installation is complete may result in serious electrical shock injury or death Interconnected ...

Page 17: ... the Alarm Sounds 1 Operate the Test Silence button 2 Call your emergency services fire department or 911 Write down the number of your local emergency service here ________________________________________ 3 Immediately move everyone to fresh air outdoors or by an open door or window Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for Do not re enter the premises or move away from the open...

Page 18: ...he Test Silence button until the horn is silent The initial Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes To silence an interconnected series of alarms you must press the Test Silence button on the initiating alarm the unit with the flashing red light If you press the Test Silence on any other alarm it will only silence that unit not the whole interconnected series NOTE After initial 4 minute si...

Page 19: ...g the test button This feature helps emergency responders investigators or service technicians identify which unit s in your home were exposed to alarm levels of carbon monoxide This can help investigators pinpoint the source of CO Non Interconnected or Stand Alone Alarm Latching Alarm Indicator shows that the unit was exposed to alarm levels of CO Interconnected Alarms Latching Alarm Indicator sh...

Page 20: ...ow battery warning NOTE The low battery warning should last for 30 days but you should replace the battery immediately to continue your protection Choosing a replacement battery This unit requires one standard 9V alkaline battery The following alkaline batteries are acceptable as replacements This list supplements the list on the carbon monoxide alarm battery door Eveready 522 Energizer Duracell M...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 periods 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 fu...

Page 23: ... of all fuel burning appliances Check appliances 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 furnace closed Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel burning appli ances Make sure appliances are vented to the outside ...

Page 24: ... 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 important Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time In many reported cases o...

Page 25: ... Alarm is not receiving AC power Unit is operating on DC battery back up Check the AC power supply Once a minute the red light flashes and the horn chirps Low battery warning Replace the battery in the battery back up Once a minute the alarm sounds 3 quick chirps and the red light flashes quickly three times Unit malfunction Unit needs to be replaced Units under warranty should be returned to manu...

Page 26: ...e ALARM CONDITION Single CO Alarm not interconnected LED flashes rapidly once every second Horn pattern 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause repeating ALARM CONDITION Interconnected Series of CO Alarms LED flashes rapidly on the unit that triggered the alarm LEDs on the other alarms in the series will not flash Horn pattern 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause repeating on all CO alarms IN SILENCE MODE LED flashes ...

Page 27: ...work LOW BATTERY LED flashes once per minute Horn chirps once a minute ALARM CONDITION Single CO Alarm not interconnected LED flashes rapidly once every second Horn pattern 4 beeps pause 4 beeps pause repeating ALARM CONDITION Interconnected Series of Alarms LED flashes rapidly on the unit that triggered the alarm LEDs on the other alarms in the series will not flash Horn pattern 4 beeps pause 4 b...

Page 28: ...ntly used drugs 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 fo...

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Page 31: ... should be returned with purchase receipt shipping prepaid to Consumer Affairs BRK Brands Inc 3920 Enterprise Ct Aurora IL 60504 8132 USA Please enclose a note describing the problem The Company shall not be obligated to replace products which are found to be in need of repair because of damage unreasonable use modifications or alterations occurring after the date of purchase The duration of any i...

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