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This user’s manual contains important information about your Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this CO alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user. 120V AC ~ 60 Hz 0.09A Reliable Protection, Maximum Convenience! • Just install the battery, plug the alarm into a regular outlet, test, and it’s ready to go! • Battery back-up keeps alarm working if electricity fails. • Test or silence the alarm with a single push of most household remote controls. • Memory stores highest levels of CO detected. Easy to display, easy to clear! TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Basic Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How Your CO Alarm Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Understanding Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Using the Remote Control Test/Silence Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Using the Peak COMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Where to Install CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Where CO Alarms Should NOT Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 How to Install Your CO Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 If Your CO Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 If the Alarm Signal Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Using the Silence Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Testing and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 What You Need To Know About CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 What is CO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symptoms of CO Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Finding the Source of CO After an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Potential Sources of CO in the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 How Can I Protect My Family? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 General Limitations Of CO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 All Rights Reserved. © 2004 BRK Brands, Inc. BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122 Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • • Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items. • THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM! This CO Alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas. • This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use. • This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. • The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem. Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death. • This CO Alarm should receive continuous 120VAC, 60 Hz, pure sine wave electrical power. (The battery is meant for emergency back-up only). Do not use in an extension cord or outlet controlled by a dimmer or switch. In order for the emergency battery back-up to work, a working (fresh) battery must be properly installed. • NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms. Refer to “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for more information. Failure to do so can result in injury or death. • Test the CO Alarm once a week. If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced immediately! If the CO Alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem. • Th...