First Alert SC05B series Leaflet

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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

- 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

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

Number of Layers

Cases per Pallet

Units per Pallet

1,056

Cube

53.9 ft3

Weight

804 lbs.

3901 Liberty Street Road
Aurora, IL 60504-8122
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CM2954

CAT.

SCO5B Series

THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM

BOTTOM OF ALARM

Mounting bracket

Mounting Slots

Battery Drawer - Install

2 AA batteries here

Turn this way to

remove from bracket

Turn this way to

attach to bracket

TOP OF ALARM

1. Test/Silence button &

remote control sensor

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