First Alert m08-0013-001.e(fcd3n) Manuale Utente
INSTALLATION
WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO Alarm
should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the
immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install additional
CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home.
should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the
immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install additional
CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home.
If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO Alarm
at BOTH ends of the hallway.
at BOTH ends of the hallway.
In a Single-level Home:
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Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.
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For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
In a Multi-level Home:
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Install at least one CO Alarm near or within each separate sleeping area.
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For added protection, install at least one CO Alarm on each level of the
home. If you have a basement, install that CO Alarm at the top of the
basement stairs.
home. If you have a basement, install that CO Alarm at the top of the
basement stairs.
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For added protection, install an additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
In a Mobile Home:
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Install CO Alarms on inside walls ONLY. Uninsulated outside walls and
roofs of mobile homes often transfer heat and cold from outdoors.
roofs of mobile homes often transfer heat and cold from outdoors.
WHERE CO ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE
INSTALLED
INSTALLED
DO NOT LOCATE THIS CO ALARM:
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In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty or
greasy areas.
greasy areas.
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Closer than 20 (6 meters) feet from a furnace or other fuel burning heat
source, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater.
source, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater.
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Within 5 (1.5 meters) feet of any cooking appliance.
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In extremely humid areas. This alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry
room, utility room or other source of high humidity.
from a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry
room, utility room or other source of high humidity.
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In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚F
(38˚ C). These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished
attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.
(38˚ C). These areas include unconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished
attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.
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In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners,
fresh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from
reaching the sensors.
fresh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from
reaching the sensors.
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In direct sunlight.
This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single-family home or apart-
ment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways, or base-
ments of multi-family buildings unless working CO Alarms are also
installed in each family living unit. CO Alarms in common areas may not
be heard from inside individual family living units.
ment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways, or base-
ments of multi-family buildings unless working CO Alarms are also
installed in each family living unit. CO Alarms in common areas may not
be heard from inside individual family living units.
This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete detection
systems in places which house many people, like hotels or dormitories,
unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit.
systems in places which house many people, like hotels or dormitories,
unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit.
DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses, industrial or commercial
buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, RVs, boats, or air-
planes. This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and
may not provide adequate protection in non-residential applications.
buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, RVs, boats, or air-
planes. This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use, and
may not provide adequate protection in non-residential applications.
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GARAGE
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING ADDITIONAL CO ALARMS
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
HALL
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
BASEMENT
BEDROOM
REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM
Read “Where To Install Your CO Alarm” before starting. This CO Alarm can
be used on a tabletop or mounted on the wall. For tabletop use, choose a
table no taller than 36” (92 cm); a fall from a high table could damage the CO
Alarm’s sensitive components.
be used on a tabletop or mounted on the wall. For tabletop use, choose a
table no taller than 36” (92 cm); a fall from a high table could damage the CO
Alarm’s sensitive components.
Before you start installation, find the pair of self-adhesive labels included
with this CO Alarm. On each label write in the phone number of your emer-
gency responder (like 911) and a qualified appliance technician. Place one
label near the CO Alarm, and the other label in the “fresh air” location you
plan to go if the alarm sounds.
with this CO Alarm. On each label write in the phone number of your emer-
gency responder (like 911) and a qualified appliance technician. Place one
label near the CO Alarm, and the other label in the “fresh air” location you
plan to go if the alarm sounds.
NOTE: A qualified appliance technician is defined as “a person, firm, corpora-
tion, or company that either in person or through a representative, is engaged
in and responsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or replacement of
heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, combustion appli-
ances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion
equipment.”
tion, or company that either in person or through a representative, is engaged
in and responsible for the installation, testing, servicing, or replacement of
heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, combustion appli-
ances and equipment, and/or gas fireplaces or other decorative combustion
equipment.”
INSTALLING THE 9V BATTERY
1. Slide the mounting bracket/battery door off the back of the CO Alarm.
2. Attach the 9V battery (included) to the battery connector inside the
battery compartment. Make sure the battery snaps in securely, and
cannot be shaken loose.
cannot be shaken loose.
3. Place the battery and connector back inside the battery compartment.
For your safety, the CO Alarm will not close until a 9V battery is installed.
FOR TABLETOP USE
1. Close the battery compartment by sliding the
mounting bracket/battery door back onto the
back of the CO Alarm.
back of the CO Alarm.
2. Test the CO Alarm as described below.
3. Set the CO Alarm in plain view on a table where it
will not be blocked by any obstructions.Table
height should not exceed 36” (92 cm).Put the CO
Alarm where children and pets cannot reach it.
height should not exceed 36” (92 cm).Put the CO
Alarm where children and pets cannot reach it.
TO TEST THIS CO ALARM:
Push and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover until you hear
a “chirp.” The “chirp” marks the start of the self-test sequence.
a “chirp.” The “chirp” marks the start of the self-test sequence.
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First, the yellow and green lights will flash briefly—this is normal.
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Next, the alarm horn will sound: 4 beeps, a pause, then 4 beeps.
The red light will flash quickly.
The red light will flash quickly.
The alarm sequence should last 5-6 seconds. If it does not alarm, make
sure a fresh battery is correctly installed, and test it again. If the unit still
does not alarm, replace it immediately.
sure a fresh battery is correctly installed, and test it again. If the unit still
does not alarm, replace it immediately.
TO MOUNT ON THE WALL
Tools you will need: pencil, drill with 3/16” or 5mm drill bit, flathead
screwdriver, hammer.
screwdriver, hammer.
1. Choose a location on the wall. Do not install
the Alarm closer than 4” from where the wall
meets the ceiling.
meets the ceiling.
2. Hold the mounting bracket against the wall,
and make a mark inside each keyhole where
you will drill your mounting hole.
you will drill your mounting hole.
3. Use a 3/16” drill bit to drill through the
marks you made for the mounting holes.
4. Insert the plastic screw anchors into the mounting holes until they are
flush with the wall. If necessary, tap them gently with a hammer.
5. Line up the mounting bracket up with the
screw anchors, and screw the bracket onto
the wall.
the wall.
6. Slide the CO Alarm onto the mounting
bracket until you feel it click into place.
7. Test the CO Alarm as described in “To Test
this CO Alarm.”