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MODEL FCD4—User’s Manual

 

120V Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm 

 

With Battery Back-Up and Remote Control Test/Silence

 

 

Model FCD4

M06-1052-000  06/00

 

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

 

Reliable Protection, 

Maximum Convenience!

 

• Just install the battery, plug the 

alarm into a regular outlet, test, 
and it’s ready to go!

• Battery back-up keeps alarm 

working if electricity fails.

• Test or silence the alarm 

with a single push of most 
household remote controls.

• Memory stores highest levels 

of CO detected. Easy to 
display, easy to clear!

 

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Summary of Contents for FCD4

Page 1: ...able Protection Maximum Convenience Just install the battery plug the alarm into a regular outlet test and it s ready to go Battery back up keeps alarm working if electricity fails Test or silence the...

Page 2: ...ekly Testing 13 Manually Remote Control Regular Maintenance 13 Replacing the Battery 14 CHAPTER 5 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO 15 What is CO 15 Symptoms of CO Poisoning 15 Potential Sources Of CO In...

Page 3: ...receive continuous electrical power The battery is meant for emergency back up only Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch In order for the emergency battery back...

Page 4: ...easured 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 senso...

Page 5: ...battery back up Low missing battery warning Horn Chirps briefly Display Flashes 888 briefly switches to bat POWER ALARM Light Flashes once a minute Horn Chirps briefly Display Dash appears by READY P...

Page 6: ...s once a minute Horn Chirps briefly Display Dash appears by READY POWER ALARM Light Shines continuously Horn Chirps once a minute Display The word bat flashes on and off POWER ALARM Light Flashes once...

Page 7: ...ght Flashes rapidly Note If unit goes into alarm under battery back up power the regular 4 beeps brief pause cycle will repeat for four minutes After four minutes the pause will increase to 1 minute H...

Page 8: ...mote control option will be disabled if you hold down the Test Silence Scroll button while installing the battery If you accidentally disable the remote option remove the battery and re install it mak...

Page 9: ...evel 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 A...

Page 10: ...itioners fresh air returns or open windows Blowing air may prevent CO from reaching the sensors WARNING This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single family home or apartment It is not meant to be...

Page 11: ...compartment completely IMPORTANT The battery back up is designed to provide emergency power to the CO alarm for up to 20 hours Actual back up time depends on the strength freshness of the battery The...

Page 12: ...M light will flash and 888 will appear briefly on the Display This is normal Prepare Your Alarm Labels Find the pair of self adhesive labels included with this CO alarm On each label write in the phon...

Page 13: ...re 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 man...

Page 14: ...the CO alarm will still silence the unit The remote Silence feature will return when the unit clears itself If CO levels drop below alarm levels after 4 minutes the unit will return to normal operatio...

Page 15: ...t close range may be harmful to your hearing When testing step away when horn starts sounding WARNING The two methods described on this page are the only proper ways to test the CO Alarm NEVER use veh...

Page 16: ...e old battery 3 Insert the new battery making sure it snaps completely into the battery terminals and cannot be shaken loose 4 Close the battery compartment then test the battery back up by pressing t...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 re...

Page 19: ...ning 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 a...

Page 20: ...y 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 of CO exposure victims may be aware that they are not feeling well...

Page 21: ...CO alarms are intended to alarm at carbon monoxide levels below those that could cause a loss of ability to react to the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure This CO Alarm monitors the air and is desig...

Page 22: ...remote silence feature only works once in an alarm situation Using the Test Silence button on the CO alarm will still silence the unit The remote Silence fea ture will return when the unit clears itse...

Page 23: ...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 f...

Page 24: ...se 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 suc...

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