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A R C H I T E C T U R A L A N D E N G I N E E R I N G S P E C
I N S T A L L A T I O N O F A L A R M
The smoke/CO combination alarm shall be a First Alert Model SCO5 and shall provide
at a minimum the following features and functions:
1. A Photoelectric smoke sensing chamber and an electrochemical CO sensor.
2. The unit shall have a lower and varying horn frequency to to make it easier for
the elderly with normal age related hearing loss to better hear the horn
3. Fully screened smoke sensing chamber to resist entry of small insects thereby
reducing the probability of unwanted alarms and be capable of self restoring.
4. Powered by supervised 2 AA alkaline batteries and a solid state piezo horn rated at
85dB at 10 ft.
5. A visual green LED power-on indicator to confirm unit is receiving power. A visual
red indicator to show unit is alarm.
6. A full function test button should check all alarm functions by simulating a smoke
and CO condition, causing the unit to alarm.
7. Two Silence features - Low Battery Silence: Silence low battery chirp for up to 8
hours. Alarm Silence: Temporarily silence unwanted nuisance alarms.
8. Optipath 360 Technology
TM
- provides 360 degrees of direct access to the
smoke sensing chambers.
9. Two Locking features - tamper resistant locking pins that lock battery drawer
and/or alarm to mounting bracket.
10. The unit shall be capable of operating between 40°F (4°C) and
100°F (38°C) and relative humidity between 10% and 95%.
11. The unit shall contain mounting hardware and shall be listed for wall
or ceiling mounting.
12. The unit shall at a minimum meet the requirements of UL217, UL2034, CSFM,
NFPA 72, NFPA 720, NFPA 101, ICC
Installation of this alarm must conform to NFPA 72 and NFPA 720. Always check your local
building codes. Follow all instructions for placement as outlined in the user’s manual.
S H I P P I N G S P E C S :
T E C H N I C A L S P E C S
Individual Carton Dimensions
5.13 ”L x 2.380”W x 5.13”H
Weight
0.66lbs.
Cube
0.036 ft3
UPC
0 29054 00347 8 (SCO5B)
0 29054 00304 1 (SCO5LB)
Master Carton Dimensions
10.750”L x 7.880”W x 11.06”H
Master Pack
12
Weight
8.4lbs.
Cube
0.542 ft3
I2 of 5
700 29054 00347 7 (SCO5B)
100 29054 00304 8 (SCO5LB)
Pallet Information
Cases per Layer
22
Number of Layers
4
Cases per Pallet
88
Units per Pallet
1,056
Cube
53.9 ft3
Weight
804 lbs.
©2009 BRK Brands, Inc. a Jarden Corporation
Company (NYSE: JAH)
3901 Liberty Street Road
Aurora, IL 60504-8122
All rights reserved
First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust
BRK is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
CM2954
CAT.
SCO5B Series
THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM
BOTTOM OF ALARM
1.
Mounting bracket
2.
Mounting Slots
3.
Battery Drawer - Install
2 AA batteries here
4.
Turn this way to
remove from bracket
5.
Turn this way to
attach to bracket
TOP OF ALARM
1. Test/Silence button &
remote control sensor
2.
Slide-open
battery
drawer
3. Power/smoke alarm light
4. CO alarm light
BATTERY DRAWER LOCK
Remove Pin from
Mounting Bracket
Close Door. Insert Pin in Holes
through alarm and Battery Drawer
5.0"
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
MOUNTING
BRACKET
2.0"
Alarm Dimensions:
5.0” dia x 2.0”H
Weight:
8.4 oz.
Operating Voltage:
2AA Alkaline Battery Powered
Temperature Range:
40°F (4°C) to 100°F (38°C)
Humidity Range:
10% to 95% relative humidity (RH)
Audio Alarm:
85dB at 10 feet
Test/Silence:
Electronically simulates smoke and CO conditions,
causing the unit to alarm and temporarily silence the alarm
Remote:
Use vol/chn buttons on most household IR remotes.
Manual:
Press and hold test/silence button
Alarm Reset:
Automatic when smoke and/or CO clears
Smoke Sensor:
Photoelectric
CO Sensor:
Electrochemical
Indicator Lights/Sounds:
DC Power:
Intermittent Red Light
Alarm:
Audio Alarm, rapidly flashing red light by corresponding
smoke or CO indicator light
Listing:
Listed to UL217 and 2034 Standards
