BRK CO2120PN - Manual

3 WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM TONES MEAN During Power Up (or After Power Outage) Green light ON. Yellow & red lights OFF. Horn “chirps” once. During an Alarm Green light ON. Yellow light OFF. Red light FLASHES. Repeating horn pattern: 4 beeps, then a pause, 4 beeps, then a pause. During Normal Ope...

4 CO ALARM SPECIFICATIONS 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 (2...

5 CHAPTER 2: Installation WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends the use of at least one CO Alarm per household, located near the sleeping area. For added protection, install additional CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home. ...

8 CHAPTER 3: If Your CO Alarm Alarms WARNING! Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other words, when your CO Alarm alarms, you must not ignore it! If the Alarm Signal Sounds: 1. Operate the Test/Silence button.2. Call your emergency service...

9 Using the Silence Feature WARNING! NEVER unplug your CO alarm to silence the horn. Use the silence feature. Unplugging the CO alarm removes your protection! See previous page for details on responding to an alarm. The silence feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm’s alarm horn wh...

10 CHAPTER 4: Testing and Maintenance WEEKLY TESTING Push and hold the Test/Silence button on the cover until a loud alarm sounds— 4 beeps, a pause, then 4 beeps. The alarm sequence should last for 5-6 seconds. If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately. If the CO Alarm is not ...

11 CHAPTER 5: 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 ga...

13 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 probl...

14 CHAPTER 6: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 What Levels of CO Cause an Alarm? Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 defines 3 specific alarm points by which all residential CO Alarms must alarm. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over time (in minutes). UL2034 Required Alarm ...

15 CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Guide Problem... This means... You should... Green light is OFF. Unit will not alarm when you press the Test/Silence button. Unit may not be plugged all the way in, or is not receiving power. Gently push unit all the way into outlet.Make sure it is not plugged into an o...

16 CHAPTER 8: General Limitations Of CO Alarms 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 will not work without power....

Limited Warranty Coverage: BRK Brands, Inc. warrants its enclosed carbon monoxide alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of five years from the date of purchase. During the first year after the date of purchase, BRK Brands, Inc. will replace any defe...