First Alert SCO5 Manuel D’Utilisation
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TO LOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Do not lock the battery compartment until you
activate the battery and test the Smoke/CO
Alarm.
activate the battery and test the Smoke/CO
Alarm.
1. Install the batteries before attaching the Alarm
to the bracket. Insert the two (2) AA batteries
(included) into the battery compartment. Match
the terminals on the end of the battery with the
terminals on the unit. Match “+” to “+” and “-”
to “-.” If the batteries are not fully inserted, the
unit cannot receive battery power.
(included) into the battery compartment. Match
the terminals on the end of the battery with the
terminals on the unit. Match “+” to “+” and “-”
to “-.” If the batteries are not fully inserted, the
unit cannot receive battery power.
2. Push and hold Test/Silence button until the
alarm sounds.
If the unit does not alarm during testing, DO
NOT lock the battery compartment! Install new
batteries and test again. If the unit still does
not alarm, replace it immediately.
NOT lock the battery compartment! Install new
batteries and test again. If the unit still does
not alarm, replace it immediately.
3. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife,
detach one locking pin from the mounting
bracket.
bracket.
4. Push the locking pin through the hole near
the battery door latch on the back of the
Smoke/CO Alarm.
Smoke/CO Alarm.
OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURES
TO LOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife,
detach one locking pin from the mounting
bracket.
bracket.
2. Insert the locking pin through the hole
on the back of the Smoke/CO Alarm as
shown in the diagram.
shown in the diagram.
3. When you attach the Smoke/CO Alarm to
the mounting bracket, the locking pin’s
head will fit into a notch on the bracket.
head will fit into a notch on the bracket.
The optional locking features are designed to discourage unauthorized removal of the batteries or Alarm. It is not necessary to activate the locks in
single-family households where unauthorized battery or Alarm removal is not a concern.
single-family households where unauthorized battery or Alarm removal is not a concern.
This Smoke/CO Alarm has two separate locking features: one to lock the battery compartment, and the other to lock the Smoke/CO Alarm to the mounting bracket.
You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
You can choose to use either feature independently, or use them both.
Tools you will need: • Needle-nose pliers or utility knife • Standard flathead screwdriver.
Both locking features use locking pins, which are molded into the mounting bracket. Depending on which locking features you
use, remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife.
use, remove one or both pins from the mounting bracket using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife.
To permanently remove either locking pin, insert a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin and the lock, and pry
the pin out of the lock.
the pin out of the lock.
TO UNLOCK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
1. Remove the Smoke/CO Alarm from the
mounting bracket. If the unit is locked to
the bracket, see the section “To Unlock
the Mounting Bracket.”
the bracket, see the section “To Unlock
the Mounting Bracket.”
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver under the
head of the locking pin, and gently pry it out
of the battery compartment lock. (If you plan
to relock the battery compartment, save the
locking pin.)
of the battery compartment lock. (If you plan
to relock the battery compartment, save the
locking pin.)
3. To relock the battery compartment, close
the battery door and reinsert locking pin in
lock.
lock.
4. Reattach the Smoke/CO Alarm to the
mounting bracket.
When replacing the batteries, always test
the Smoke/CO Alarm before relocking the
battery compartment.
the Smoke/CO Alarm before relocking the
battery compartment.
TO UNLOCK THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the
rectangular cut-out on the mounting
bracket nearest to the locking pin.
bracket nearest to the locking pin.
2. Pry the Smoke/CO Alarm away from the
bracket by pushing up on the screwdriver and
turning the Smoke/CO Alarm counterclockwise
(left) at the same time.
turning the Smoke/CO Alarm counterclockwise
(left) at the same time.
WEEKLY TESTING
• NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might
accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The
built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required
by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). NEVER use vehicle exhaust!
Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.
built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required
by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). NEVER use vehicle exhaust!
Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.
• DO NOT stand close to the Alarm when the horn is sounding.
Exposure at close range may be harmful to your hearing. When
testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
testing, step away when horn starts sounding.
It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working
properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
Smoke/CO Alarm.
properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this
Smoke/CO Alarm.
You can test this Smoke/CO Alarm: Press and hold the Test/Silence button
3-5 seconds until unit starts to alarm.
3-5 seconds until unit starts to alarm.
During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:
• The Horn will sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps. The Power/Smoke LED
flashes Red and the CO LED will be Off.
• Next the Horn will sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. The Power/Smoke
LED will be Off and the CO LED flashes Red.
If the unit does not alarm, make sure the batteries are correctly installed,
and test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
and test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately.