First Alert CO606A User Manual

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.
If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO
Alarm at BOTH ends of the hallway.
In a Single-level Home:
• InstallatleastoneCOAlarmnearorwithineachseparatesleeping
area.
• Foraddedprotection,installanadditionalCOAlarmatleast20feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
In a Multi-level Home:
• InstallatleastoneCOAlarmnearorwithineachseparatesleeping
area.
• 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.
• Foraddedprotection,installanadditionalCOAlarmatleast20feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source.
This unit should receive continuous electrical power. (The battery
is meant for emergency back-up only). Choose an outlet where it
cannot be accidentally unplugged or switched off by children. Keep
small children away from the unit. Teach them not to play with it or
unplug it. Explain what the alarms mean.
Where Co alarms shoUlD not Be
InstalleD
Do not loCate thIs Co alarm:
• Ingarages,kitchens,furnacerooms,orinanyextremelydusty,
dirty or greasy areas.
• Closerthan15feet(4.6meters)fromafurnaceorotherfuelburning
heatsource,orfuelburningapplianceslikeawaterheater.
• Within5feet(1.5meters)ofanycookingappliance.
• 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.
• Inareaswheretemperatureiscolderthan40˚F(4.4˚C)orhotter
than100˚F(37.8˚C).Theseareasincludenon-airconditionedcrawl
spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings,
porches, and garages.
• 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.
• Indirectsunlight.
• Inoutletscoveredbycurtainsorotherobstruction.
• ThisCOAlarmisdesignedforuseinsideasingle-familyhome
or apartment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies,
hallways, or basements 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.
• DONOTusethisCOAlarminwarehouses,industrialorcom-
mercial buildings, special-purpose non-residential buildings, or
airplanes.ThisCOAlarmisspecificallydesignedforresidential
use, and may not provide adequate protection in non-residen-
tial applications.
User’s manUal
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BatterY BaCK-UP anD sIlenCe FeatUre
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IMPORTANT!
PLEASEREADCAREFULLYANDSAVE.
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.
© 2014 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights reserved.
Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc.
3901LibertyStreetRoad,Aurora,IL60504-8122
ConsumerAffairs:(800)323-9005•www.firstalert.ca
IntroDUCtIon
BasIC saFetY InFormatIon
• 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.
• 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.
• Thisproductisintendedforuseinordinaryindoorlocationsof
familylivingunits.ItisnotdesignedtomeasureCOlevelsin
compliancewithOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration
(OSHA)commercialorindustrialstandards.Individualswith
medical conditions that may make them more sensitive to
carbon monoxide may consider using warning devices which
provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide con-
centrationsunder30ppm.Foradditionalinformationoncarbon
monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician.
hoW YoUr Co alarm WorKs
general InFormatIon
LeaveyourCOAlarmpluggedinyear-round.COproblemscan
occuranytimeduringtheyear,andthisAlarmcanonlyalertyouif
it is plugged in and receiving power.
This CO Alarm is intended for use in a standard, unswitched 120V AC
walloutlet.Itisnotintendedforuseinextensioncords,powerstrips,
or outlets controlled by a switch or dimmer. These may not provide
continuouspowertotheunit.Whenfullypowered,theunitsamplesthe
airandtakesanewreadingabouteverysecond.Amicrochipinsidethe
unit stores each reading, and remembers the levels of CO it has been
exposedtoovertime.TheAlarmsoundswhenithasbeenexposedto
a “critical” level of CO (measured in parts per million or “ppm”) within
a specified time (measured in minutes). This CO Alarm features a
permanentlyinstalledsensor,anindicatorlight,andan85dBalarmhorn.
It also has a Silence Feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn.
malFUnCtIon WarnIng
Thisunitperformsself-diagnostictests.IftheAlarmmalfunctions,
it should be replaced immediately. See “IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT
OPERATING PROPERLY” for more information.
the Parts oF YoUr Co alarm
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lImIteD WarrantY
BRKBrands,Inc.(“BRK”)themakerofFirstAlert
®
brandproducts,warrantsthatforaperiodof7yearsfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductwillbefree
fromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.BRK,atitsoption,willrepairorreplacethisproductoranycomponentoftheproductfoundtobedefectiveduring
the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may
bemadewithasimilarproductofequalorgreatervalueThisisyourexclusivewarranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of
purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify
or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper
voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center.
Further, the warranty does not cover acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.
BRKshallnotbeliableforanyincidentalorconsequentialdamagescausedbythebreachofanyexpressorimpliedwarranty.Excepttotheextentprohibited
by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
Somestates,provinces,orjurisdictionsdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamagesorlimitationsonhowlonganimplied
warrantylasts,sotheabovelimitationsorexclusionmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights
that vary from state to state, or province to province.
HowtoObtainWarrantyService
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at
1-800-323-9005,7:30AMto5:00PM,CentralStandardTime,MondaythroughFriday.Toassistinservingyou,pleasehavethemodelnumberanddate
of purchase available when calling. ForWarrantyServicereturnto:BRKBrands,Inc.,25SpurDrive,ElPaso,TX79906
Battery:BRKBrands,Inc.makenowarranty,expressorimplied,writtenororal,includingthatofmerchantabilityorfitnessforanyparticularpurposewith
respect to battery.
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UnDerstanDIng YoUr Co alarm
What you see and hear during installation
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COAlarms”beforestarting.
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emergencyresponder(like911)andaqualifiedappliancetech-
nician. Place one label near the CO Alarm, and the other label in the
“fresh air” location you plan to go if the alarm sounds.
IF YoUr Co alarm soUnDs
ActuationofyourCOAlarmindicatesthepresenceofcarbonmon-
oxide(CO)whichcankillyou.Inotherwords,whenyourCOAlarm
sounds,youmustnotignoreit!
IF the alarm sIgnal soUnDs:
If alarm signal sounds (four beeps):
(1)immediatelymovetofreshair-outdoorsorbyanopendoororwin-
dow.Checkthatallpersonsareaccountedfor.Donotre-enterthe
premises or move away from the open door/window until the emer-
gency services responders have arrived, the premises have been
aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal condition.
(2) call your emergency local service ___________________
(ii) If malfunction signal sounds (3 “chirps”) refer to Troubleshooting
Guide.
Alarmshavevariouslimitations.See“GeneralLimitationsofCO
Alarms”fordetails.
UsIng the sIlenCe FeatUres
 •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.
 •NEVERremovethebatteriesfromyourCOAlarmtosilence
thehorn.Usethesilencefeature.Removingthebatteries
removesyourprotection!See“IfYourCOAlarmSounds”for
details on responding to an alarm.
The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm’s
alarm horn while you correct the problem—it will not correct a CO prob-
lem.WhilethealarmissilenceditwillcontinuetomonitortheairforCO.
WhenCOreachesalarmlevelsthealarmwillsound—repeatinghorn
pattern: 4 beeps, a pause, 4 beeps, etc. Press and hold the Test/Silence
buttonuntilthehornissilent.TheinitialSilencecyclewilllastapproxi-
mately 4 minutes.
NOTE:Afterinitial4-minuteSilencecycle,theCOAlarmre-evaluates
present CO levels and responds accordingly. If CO levels remain poten-
tially dangerous—or start rising higher—the horn will start sounding again.
Whilethedetectorissilenced:
“ALARM-MOVETOFRESHAIR”
If you hear the alarm horn and the red light is flashing, move
everyonetoasourceoffreshair.DONOTunplugtheCOAlarm!
What YoU neeD to KnoW aBoUt Co
What Is Co?
CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels
donotburncompletely,orareexposedtoheat(usuallyfire).Electrical
appliances typically do not produce CO.
These fuels include:Wood,coal,charcoal,oil,naturalgas,gasoline,
kerosene,andpropane.
Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly
maintained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise
quickly.COisarealdangernowthathomesaremoreenergyefficient.
“Air-tight”homeswithaddedinsulation,sealedwindows,andother
weatherproofing can “trap” CO inside.
The following symptoms may be related to CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members of the
household:
Mild exposure: Headaches, running nose, sore eyes, often described
as“flu”-likesymptoms;
Medium exposure: Dizziness,drowsiness,vomiting;
Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, brain damage, death.
ManycasesofreportedCARBONMONOXIDEPOISONINGindicate
that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disori-
entedtheyareunabletosavethemselvesbyeitherexitingthebuilding
or calling for assistance.
FInDIng the soUrCe oF Co aFter an alarm
Carbonmonoxideisanodorless,invisiblegas,whichoftenmakesit
difficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of
thefactorsthatcanmakeitdifficulttolocatesourcesofCO:
• Housewellventilatedbeforetheinvestigatorarrives.
• Problemcausedby“backdrafting.”
• TransientCOproblemcausedbyspecialcircumstances.
Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may
be difficult to locate the source of CO.BRKBrands,Inc.shallnotbe
obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service
call.
hoW Can I ProteCt mY FamIlY?
ACOAlarmisanexcellentmeansofprotection.Itmonitorstheairand
soundsaloudalarmbeforecarbonmonoxidelevelsbecomethreatening
for average, healthy adults.
ACOAlarmisnotasubstituteforpropermaintenanceofhome
appliances.
TohelppreventCOproblemsandreducetheriskofCOpoisoning:
• Cleanchimneysandfluesyearly.Keepthemfreeofdebris,leaves,
andnestsforproperairflow.Also,haveaprofessionalcheckfor
rustandcorrosion,cracks,orseparations.Theseconditionscan
preventproperairmovementandcausebackdrafting.Never“cap”
orcoverachimneyinanywaythatwouldblockairflow.
• Testandmaintainallfuel-burningequipmentannually.Many
local gas or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance
inspections for a nominal fee.
• Makeregularvisualinspectionsofallfuel-burningappliances.
Checkappliancesforexcessiverustandscaling.Alsocheckthe
flame on the burner and pilot lights. The flame should be blue.
A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO
may be present. Keep the blower door on the furnace closed. Use
ventsorfanswhentheyareavailableonallfuel-burningappliances.
Makesureappliancesareventedtotheoutside.Donotgrillor
barbecue indoors, or in garages or on screen porches.
• CheckforexhaustbackflowfromCOsources.Checkthedraft
hoodonanoperatingfurnaceforabackdraft.Lookforcrackson
furnaceheatexchangers.
• Checkthehouseorgarageontheothersideofsharedwall.
• Keepwindowsanddoorsopenslightly.IfyoususpectthatCOis
escaping into your home, open a window or a door. Opening
windows and doors can significantly decrease CO levels.
Inaddition,familiarizeyourselfwithallenclosedmaterials.Read
this manual in its entirety, and make sure you understand what to
doifyourCOAlarmsounds.
What leVels oF Co CaUse an alarm?
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard CSA 6.19 requires residential
COAlarmstosoundwhenexposedtolevelsofCOandexposuretimes
as described below. CO levels are measured in parts per million (ppm)
of CO over time (in minutes).
CSA6.19RequiredAlarmPoints*:
• Ifthealarmisexposedto400ppmofCO,ITMUSTALARM
BETWEEN4and15MINUTES.
• Ifthealarmisexposedto150ppmofCO,ITMUSTALARM
BETWEEN10and50MINUTES.
• Ifthealarmisexposedto70ppmofCO,ITMUSTALARM
BETWEEN60and240MINUTES.
*Approximately10%COHbexposureatlevelsof10%to95%Relative
Humidity (RH).
Theunitisdesignednottoalarmwhenexposedtoaconstantlevel
of 30 ppm for 30 days.
CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life
threat. Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume it’s not present.
• Anexposureto100ppmofCOfor20minutesmaynotaffect
average, healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may
cause headaches.
• Anexposureto400ppmofCOmaycauseheadachesinaverage,
healthyadultsafter35minutes,butcancausedeathafter2hours.
ThisCOAlarmmeasuresexposuretoCOovertime.ItalarmsifCO
levelsareextremelyhighinashortperiodoftime,orifCOlevelsreach
a certain minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally
sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults.
testIng anD maIntenanCe
WeeKlY testIng
Press the Test/Silence button on the Alarm cover until alarm sounds.
During testing, you will hear a loud alarm sequence – 4 beeps, pause,
4 beeps, pause.
Thealarmsequenceshouldlast5-6seconds.Ifitdoesnotalarm,make
sure the unit is fully plugged into an unswitched outlet. If the unit still
does not alarm, replace it immediately.
• IftheAlarmeverfailstotestproperly,replaceitimmediately.
Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for
replacement.See“LimitedWarranty”attheendofthismanual.
• 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.
• NEVERusevehicleexhaust!Exhaustmaycausepermanent
damage and voids your warranty.
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TokeeptheCOAlarmworkingproperly:
• Testiteveryweekasdescribedin“WeeklyTesting.”
• VacuumtheCOAlarmcoveratleastonceamonth,usingthesoft
brush attachment. Never use water, cleaners, or solvents, since
they may damage the unit. Test the Alarm again after vacuuming.
• Replacethebatteryimmediatelywhenyouhearthe“LowBattery
Warning”.
TheLow(orMissing)BatteryWarning:The horn will “chirp” once a
minute.
rePlaCIng the BatterY
ChoosingaReplacementBattery:
This CO Alarm requires one standard 9 volt battery. The following
batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell MN1604, Energizer
522,andUltralifeU9VL-J-P.Thesereplacementbatteriesarecommonly
available at local retail stores.
• AlwaysusetheexactbatteriesspecifiedbythisUser’sManual.
DONOTuserechargeablebatteries.Cleanthebatterycontacts
and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Install
batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Pleasedisposeoforrecycleusedbatteriesproperly,following
any local regulations. Consult your local waste management
authority or recycling organization to find an electronics
recyclingfacilityinyourarea.DONOTDISPOSEOFBATTERIES
INFIRE.BATTERIESMAYEXPLODEORLEAK.
ToReplaceTheBattery:
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Use the thumb guide to remove the old battery.
3. Insertthenewbattery,makingsureitsnapscompletelyintothe
batterycompartmentandcannotbeshakenloose.
4. Closethebatterycompartment,thentestthebatteryback-upby
pressing the Test/Silence button.
5. PlugtheCOAlarmbackintotheoutlet.
• Keepbatteryoutofreachofchildren.Intheeventabattery
is swallowed, immediately contact your poison control center,
yourphysician,ortheNationalBatteryIngestionhotlineat
202-625-3333asseriousinjurymayoccur.
• DONOTspraycleaningchemicalsorinsectspraysdirectlyon
orneartheCOAlarm.DONOTpaintovertheCOAlarm.Doing
so may cause permanent damage.
• Householdcleaners,aerosolchemicalsandothercontaminants
canaffectthesensor.Whenusinganyofthesematerialsnearthe
COAlarm,makesuretheroomiswellventilated.
• Ifyourhomeisbeingfumigated,unplugtheunittemporarilyand
putitwhereitwillnotbeexposedtochemicalsorfumes.When
fumigation is complete and all traces of fumes clear, plug the unit
backinandretestit.
ThisCOAlarmisintendedforresidentialuse.Itisnotintendedfor
useinindustrialapplicationswhereOccupationalSafetyandHealth
Administration(OSHA)requirementsforcarbonmonoxidedetectors
must be met.
COAlarmsmaynotwakenallindividuals. If children or others do not
readilywakentothesoundoftheCOAlarm,orifthereareinfantsor
familymemberswithmobilitylimitations,makesurethatsomeoneis
assigned to assist them in the event of an emergency.
COAlarmswillnotworkwithoutpower. This CO Alarm requires a con-
tinuous supply of AC power. Plug into an unswitched 120V AC outlet only.
COAlarmsforSolarorWindEnergyusersandbatterybackup
power systems: AC powered CO Alarms should only be operated with
true or pure sine wave inverters. Operating this CO Alarm with most
battery-poweredUPS(uninterruptiblepowersupply)productsorsquare
wave or “quasi sine wave” inverters willdamagetheAlarm. If you are
not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please consult with the
manufacturer to verify.
ThisCOAlarmwillnotsensecarbonmonoxidethatdoesnotreach
the sensor. This CO Alarm will only sense CO at the sensor. CO may
be present in other areas. Doors or other obstructions may affect the
rate at which CO reaches the CO Alarm. For this reason, if bedroom
doors are usually closed at night, we recommend you install a CO Alarm
in each bedroom and in the hallway between them.
COAlarmsmaynotsenseCOonanotherlevelofthehome. For
example,aCOAlarmonthesecondlevel,nearthebedrooms,may
not sense CO in the basement. For this reason, one CO Alarm may not
give adequate warning. Complete coverage is recommended. Place CO
Alarms on each level of the home.
COAlarmsmaynotbeheard. The alarm horn loudness meets or
exceedscurrentULstandardsof85dBat10feet(3meters).However,
iftheCOAlarmisinstalledoutsidethebedroom,itmaynotwakeupa
soundsleeperoronewhohasrecentlyuseddrugsorhasbeendrinking
alcoholic beverages. This is especially true if the door is closed or only
partlyopen.Evenpersonswhoareawakemaynothearthealarmhorn
ifthesoundisblockedbydistanceorcloseddoors.Noisefromtraffic,
stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or other appliances may also
prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn. This CO Alarm is not
intended for people who are hearing impaired.
COAlarmsarenotasubstituteforasmokealarm. Although fire is
asourceofcarbonmonoxide,thisCOAlarmdoesnotsensesmokeor
fire. This CO Alarm senses CO that may be escaping unnoticed from
malfunctioning furnaces, appliances, or other sources. Early warning of
firerequirestheinstallationofsmokealarms.
COAlarmsarenotasubstituteforlifeinsurance. Though these CO
Alarms warn against increasing CO levels, BRK Brands, Inc. does not
warrant or imply in any way that they will protect lives from CO poison-
ing. Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives.
COAlarmshavealimitedlife. Although the CO Alarm and all of its
parts have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as
reliable as possible, any of these parts could fail at any time. Therefore,
youmusttestyourCOAlarmweekly.
COAlarmsarenotfoolproof.Likeallotherelectronicdevices,CO
Alarms have limitations. They can only detect CO that reaches their
sensors. They may not give early warning to rising CO levels if the CO
is coming from a remote part of the home, away from the CO Alarm.
Whyisthisimportant?Becauseyouneedtobewarnedofapotential
CO problem while you can still react in time. In many reported cases
ofCOexposure,victimsmaybeawarethattheyarenotfeelingwell,
butbecomedisorientedandcannolongerreactwellenoughtoexit
the building or get help. Also, young children and pets may be the first
affected. The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when
the CO Alarm sounds. However, people with cardiac or respiratory
problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people
canbemorequicklyandseverelyaffectedbyCO.Ifyouexperience
even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!
Standards:CSA6.19.ResidentialcarbonMonoxidealarmingdevices
AccordingtoUnderwritersLaboratoriesInc.UL2034,Section1-1.2:
“Carbonmonoxidealarmscoveredbytheserequirementsareintended
torespondtothepresenceofcarbonmonoxidefromsourcessuchas,
butnotlimitedto,exhaustfrominternal-combustionengines,abnormal
operationoffuel-firedappliances,andfireplaces.COAlarmsare
intendedtoalarmatcarbonmonoxidelevelsbelowthosethatcould
causealossofabilitytoreacttothedangersofCarbonMonoxide
exposure.”ThisCOAlarmmonitorstheairattheAlarm,andisdesigned
to alarm before CO levels become life threatening. This allows you
precious time to leave the house and correct the problem. This is only
possible if Alarms are located, installed, and maintained as described
in this manual.
GasDetectionatTypicalTemperatureandHumidityRanges: The
CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm typically.
ULtestedforfalsealarmresistancetoMethane(500ppm),Butane(300
ppm),Heptane(500ppm),EthylAcetate(200ppm),IsopropylAlcohol
(200ppm)andCarbonDioxide(5000ppm).Valuesmeasuregasand
vapor concentrations in parts per million.
AudibleAlarm:85dBminimumat10feet(3meters).
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general lImItatIons oF Co alarms
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UNDERNORMALCONDITIONS(ACPOWER):
HORN: Silent
POWER/ALARMLIGHT:Shines continuously
WHENYOUTESTTHECOALARM:
HORN:Soundsloudly-4beeps,pause,4beeps,pause
POWER/ALARMLIGHT:The LED flashes with the same pattern
as the horn.
What you see and hear under different conditions
DURINGAPOWERFAILURE(INBATTERYBACK-UP):
HORN: Silent
POWER/ALARMLIGHT:Flashes once a minute.
WHENTHEELECTRICITYCOMESBACKONAFTERAPOWERFAILURE:
HORN: Silent
POWER/ALARMLIGHT:Shines continuously.
IFBATTERYBECOMESLOWORISMISSING:
HORN: Chirps once a minute
POWER/ALARMLIGHT:Shines continuously if AC is present or
flashescoincidentwiththehorn-chirpifACisnotpresent.
IFTHECOALARMISNOTOPERATINGPROPERLY(MALFUNCTION
SIGNAL):
HORN: 3 chirps every minute
POWER/ALARMLIGHT:Flashes three times with the horn.
IFTHECOALARMHASREACHEDITSENDOFLIFE:
HORN:5chirpseveryminute
POWER/ALARMLIGHT:5flashesapproximatelyonceaminute.
What you see and hear if co is detected
ALARMLEVELSOFCOAREDETECTED:
HORN:Soundsloudly-4beeps,pause,4beeps,pause.
This sequence repeats for as long as the unit is in alarm.
POWER/ALARMLIGHT:The LED flashes with the same pattern
as the horn.
IFYOUSILENCETHEALARM:
HORN: Silent for about 4 minutes
POWER/ALARMLIGHT: Flashes rapidly
Note: After 4 minutes, if CO levels drop below alarm levels, the unit
will remain silent and return to normal operation.
If CO presence still indicates a potentially dangerous situation, the
horn will sound again.
IFTHECOLEVELSRETURNTONORMAL:
HORN: Silent
POWER/ALARMLIGHT:Shines continuously
Fuel-burningapplianceslike:
portable heater, gas or wood
burningfireplace,gaskitchen
rangeorcooktop,gasclothes
dryer.
Damagedorinsufficient
venting: corroded or discon-
nected water heater vent pipe,
leakingchimneypipeorflue,
orcrackedheatexchanger,
blockedorcloggedchimney
opening.
Improperuseofappliance/
device: operating a barbecue
grill or vehicle in an enclosed
area(likeagarageorscreened
porch).
TransientCOProblems:“transient”oron-again-off-againCOproblems
can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances.
ThefollowingconditionscanresultintransientCOsituations:
1. Excessivespillageorreverseventingoffuelappliancescausedby
outdoor conditions such as:
 •Winddirectionand/orvelocity,includinghigh,gustywinds.
Heavyairintheventpipes(cold/humidairwithextendedperiods
between cycles).
 •Negativepressuredifferentialresultingfromtheuseofexhaust
fans.
 •Severalappliancesrunningatthesametimecompetingforlimited
fresh air.
 •Ventpipeconnectionsvibratingloosefromclothesdryers,
furnaces, or water heaters.
 •Obstructionsinorunconventionalventpipedesignswhichcan
amplify the above situations.
2. Extendedoperationofunventedfuelburningdevices(range,oven,
fireplace).
3. Temperatureinversions,whichcantrapexhaustclosetotheground.
4. Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
Theseconditionsaredangerousbecausetheycantrapexhaustinyour
home. Since these conditions can come and go, they are also hard to
recreate during a CO investigation.
PotentIal soUrCes oF Co In the home
IftheCOAlarm...
Is silent for only 4 minutes,
then starts sounding loud-
ly—4 beeps, pause,
4 beeps, pause
This means...
CO levels are still potentially
dangerous.
IftheCOAlarm...
Remains silent after you
pressed the Test/Silence
button
This means...
CO levels are dropping.
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ProBlem... thIs means... YoU shoUlD...
Red light is OFF. Unit will not alarm when you
press the Test/Silence button.
CO Alarm may not be plugged all the way in,
is not receiving power, and the battery is missing,
dead, or not properly installed.
Gentlypushunitallthewayintooutlet.Make
sure it is not plugged into an outlet controlled
by a switch.
The horn “chirps” once every minute. Low battery warning. Install 1 new 9 volt battery*.
The light flashes (RED) and the horn sounds 3
“chirps” every minute.
MALFUNCTIONSIGNAL. CO Alarm needs to
be replaced.
Makesureunitispluggedinsecurely.
CO Alarms under warranty should be returned
to manufacturer for replacement. See “Limited
Warranty”fordetails.
COAlarmgoesbackintoalarm4minutesafter
you press the Test/Silence button.
CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous
situation.
IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO
POISONING, EVACUATE your home and call 911 or the Fire
Department. If not, press the Test/Silence button again and
keep ventilating your home.
CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high
levels of CO are revealed in an investigation.
The CO Alarm may be improperly located.
Referto“WheretoInstallCOAlarms.”
Relocate your Alarm. If frequent alarms continue,
havehomerecheckedforpotentialCOproblems.
YoumaybeexperiencinganintermittentCO
problem.
Thelightflashes(RED)andthehornsounds5
“chirps” every minute.
ENDOFLIFESIGNAL. CO Alarm needs to be
replaced.
Immediately replace the CO Alarm.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsthatcannotbeansweredbyreadingthismanual,callConsumerAffairsat1-800-323-9005.
*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see “Page 4: Regular Maintenance.”
aCtIVatIng the BatterY BaCK-UP
Activatethebatteryback-upbyinstallingone9voltbattery.
1. Push and lift the battery door down to open.
2. Install the 9 volt battery
(included) inside the
battery compartment as
indicated.Makesurethe
“+” and “–” ends of each
battery are aligned properly.
3. Ensure battery is securely snapped into terminals by pushing in
direction of arrow in the diagram.
4. Close the battery door.
5.PushandholdtheTest/Silencebuttononthecoveruntilyouhear
anacknowledge“chirp”.Thealarmhornwillsound4beeps,a
pause, then 4 beeps. The ALARM (RED) light will flash. The alarm
sequenceshouldlast5-6seconds.Ifitdoesnotalarm,makesure
the battery is correctly installed, and test it again.
The battery is for back-up only and is not intended to power the
AlarmforanextendedperiodoftimeintheabsenceofAC.
DIreCt PlUg alarm Into an oUtlet
This Alarm can be plugged directly into a wall outlet located close to
the floor.
1. ChooseastandardUNSWITCHED120VACoutlet.
2. Plug Alarm in.
Foryourrecords,pleaserecord:
DatePurchased:___________WherePurchased:___________________
DateInstalled:_____________/_____________Month/Year
Replacealarm7yearsafterinstallation.Pleasewritethedateinthe
space provided:
____________/___________Month/Year
The alarm will also provide an audible End-of-Life Signal approxi-
mately7yearsafterinstallationtoremindyoutoreplacetheunit.
TheEnd-of-LifeSignalcanbesilencedforupto2days.Donotunplug
the alarm or remove the batteries until you get replacement.
The replacement date is the date beyond which the device may no
longer detect carbon monoxide accurately and should be immedi-
ately replaced.
sIlenCIng the enD oF lIFe sIgnal
This silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning
“chirp” for up to 2 days. You can silence the End of Life warning “chirp”
bypressingtheTest/Silencebutton.Thehornwillchirp,acknowledging
that the End of Life silence feature has been activated.
Afterapproximately2days,theEndofLife“chirp”willresume.
sIlenCIng the loW BatterY WarnIng
Pressingthesilencebuttoncanstopthelowbattery“chirp”forupto8
hours;donotremovethebatteryorunplugtheAlarm,unlesschanging
thebattery.Activationoflowbatterysilenceisacknowledgedwitha
“chirp”. Once the low battery warning “chirp” silence feature is activated,
theunitcontinuestoflashtheredlightonceaminutefor8hours.After
8hours,thelowbattery“chirp”willresume.Replacethebatteriesas
soon as possible.
If you cannot silence the low battery warning, replace the
batteries immediately.
120V AC ~, 60
Hz, 0.09A
3
4
1 & 2
5
1Opendoor(inback)
2 Battery Compartment
(inback)
3 Test/Silence Button
4POWER/ALARMLight
(Red)
5(BehindCover)Alarm
Horn:85dBaudible
alarm for test, alarm,
and unit malfunction
warning.
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Certified to
CSA6.19-01
Model
CO606A

First Alert CO606A Specifications

General

Brand	First Alert
Model	CO606A
Category	Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Language	English