First Alert RD1, User Manual

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Model RD1
User’s Manual Radon
Gas Test Kit
Short-Term Analysis
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user’s manual contains important information about your
Radon Gas Test Kit’s operation. Meets EPA RMP Requirements.
All Rights Reserved. © 2004 BRK Brands, Inc.
Made in USA.
BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-
9005 • www.firstalert.com
M08-0083-001 L 07/04
Limited Warranty
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert ® brand products warrants that for a
period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in
material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any
component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the
product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of
equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail
purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is
required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores
selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the
terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of
the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use contrary to the operating
instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an
authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as
fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
BRK shall not be liable 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 fitness for a particular
purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states,
provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or
province to province.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to
obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005,
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in
serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when
calling.
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The charcoal test kit provided in this package is a short-term, do-it-yourself radon test.
The test kit contains charcoal (activated carbon) that will “adsorb” and trap radon’s
radioactive by-products if present.
Once the test has been properly conducted for 2 days (48 hours) as indicated
below, the test kit should be immediately (within 24 hours) returned to First
Alert
® , c/o Alpha Energy Labs, 2501 Mayes Rd, Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75006,
(800) 324-5928 for analysis. The exposed test kit must be received by our
laboratory no later than 10 days after the end of the test in order for the test
results to be valid.
Since BRK Brands, Inc. the maker of First Alert ® brand products has no control over
the U.S. Postal Service, we cannot guarantee that your test results will be returned
within 21 days. If you do not receive your test results within 21 days, please contact
Alpha Energy Labs, (800) 324-5928.
Select a Test Location(s):
According to the EPA, initial short-term testing should be conducted in the lowest
lived-in area of your home. Follow-up testing should be conducted in the same
location as the initial short-term measurement.
TEST INSTRUCTIONS: Short-Term Charcoal Kit
DO NOT OPEN PLASTIC BAG UNTIL READY TO TEST.
There is no expiration date on test kit as long as plastic bag is not open.
Closed House Conditions: All windows and doors should be kept closed for at least
12 hours prior to and for the duration of the test, except for normal entry and exit.
Please sign test kit to verify “Closed House Conditions” were observed.
Real
Estate transactions require 2 kits exposed simultaneously 4 inches apart or 2
kits exposed sequentially.
1. Record your name, address, phone number, sample kit bar code number, test
start date and time, and test location on the information card included with the test
kit.
2. When you are ready to begin testing, open the plastic bag and remove the test kit.
Place the test kit (paper side up) on a flat surface two (2) or more feet above the
floor in the lowest lived in area of your home or test location. Be careful not to tear
or puncture the Radon Sampler. Do not disturb the sampler during the
measurement period.
DO NOT PLACE THIS TEST KIT:
• Near heat or air conditioning registers, fans, or other places where it will be
subjected to constantly moving air;
• Where it will get wet or in places of high humidity (i.e. kitchen, laundry room,
garage, crawl space or sump pump); • In direct sunlight or near heat sources;
• In the reach of children.
3. Stop the test after 2 days (48 hours) as follows: Kits are invalid if exposed
longer than 96 hours!
• Record stop time and date on the information card included with the test kit.
•
Record the bar code number that is printed on the reverse side of the test
kit, the date you returned the test kit for analysis, and the test location in
this area.
BAR CODE NUMBER: _____________________________________
DATE RETURNED: _____________________________________
TEST LOCATION: _____________________________________
• Place the charcoal test kit and the completed card in the return envelope and
seal the envelope. For better security, tape the envelope after sealing it.
Any delay in returning the test kit to Alpha Energy Labs may invalidate the test
results.
• Place two first class stamps on the envelope and return the test kit immediately
to Alpha Energy Laboratories for evaluation. You will receive the results within
two weeks of receipt at the laboratory.
FOR FASTER SERVICE
– OVERNIGHT YOUR TEST KIT TO THE ADDRESS
SHOWN ON THE FRONT OF THE INFORMATION CARD AND PROVIDE AN
EMAIL ADDRESS OR FAX NUMBER FOR THE RETURN REPORT.
Normally you will receive your results within 2-3 weeks from the time you mail the kit
in to the lab. This accounts for the mailing time to the lab, analysis time, and the time
it takes to mail a report back to you.
If you do not receive the test results within 21 days, contact Alpha Energy Labs at
(800) 324-5928. Please have your date of mailing and serial number included
with the test kit before calling Alpha Energy Labs. BRK Brands, Inc. the maker
of First Alert
® brand products has no control over the U.S. Postal Service and
cannot guarantee an actual delivery date of results.
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What Do My Test Results Mean?
Using This T est Kit