Page 2 - Table of Contents
Q Qu uiic ck k S Se et t U Up p G Gu uiid de e In nt tr ro od du uc ct tiio on n F Fe ea at tu ur re es s • Views• What CO alarms can and cannot do Installation Battery Installation Battery Backup Operation Operation • Normal operating characteristics• Testing the electronics• How to know if your al...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT; ii
IMPORTANT THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TODETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ANY SOURCE OFIMPROPER OR MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCES. IT IS NOTDESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE, FIRE, OR ANY OTHER GAS. WARNING! THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FORINSTALLING AND MAINTAINING AN APPROPRIATE NUMBEROF ...
Page 4 - Quick Set Up Guide; otte; Battery backup will be limited until the battery has fully; We urge you to read this entire manual; Setting up your alarm for first time operation:
Quick Set Up Guide Step 1 Determine the best location for your CO alarm(s). Usually this is in or near bedrooms. The alarm should be located where it canwake you if it alarms at night. Refer to page 8 for installation locationinformation. Step 2 Your CO alarm is equipped to be mounted as a corded un...
Page 5 - Continuous exposure to the loud 85 decibel alarm at close
Step 5 If the battery pack has a full charge when first powered up, you willsee three eights in the digital display indicating the alarm is warmingup. After approximately 20 seconds, the first reading will be dis-played. The number on the display should be “0”. If the battery packis partially charge...
Page 6 - and; Introduction
This Bryant carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is an important part of yourfamily’s home safety plan. As a new owner of a CO alarm, there aresome basic facts you should know for your protection and convenience. Many people think that CO alarms operate like smoke alarms. Likesmoke alarms, CO alarms monitor t...
Page 7 - Features
Features TEST-RESET PEAK LEVEL Carbon Monoxide ALARM PARTS PER MILLION OF CO (Lb = Low or No Battery) Alarm Sounder DigitalDisplay Test/ResetButton Blinking Red Dot Peak Level Button Bryant CO Alarm – rear view Removable Adapter Adapter Thumb Release Thumb Grip for Back Door Removal (Slide Down) Bac...
Page 8 - Digital Display; Continuous exposure to this sound level at close range; Keyholes
Features Digital Display The continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monoxide (if any) theunit is sensing. The unit updates the digital display every 15 seconds . N N o o t t e e : : If the unit does not sense any CO, the reading is zero (0). In most homes, the unit reads “0” all th...
Page 9 - Rear view with back door removed; Note: Your Bryant CO alarm is NOT battery operated.; This CO alarm is not battery operated.
Features Rear view with back door removed Power Cord Adapter Cord Strain Relief Note: Your Bryant CO alarm is NOT battery operated. The backup battery is to supply short-term backup power dur-ing a power outage. In the event of a power outage, the batterywill continue operating the alarm for at leas...
Page 10 - What Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do; This Carbon Monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and
What Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do CO alarms are designed to sense unacceptable levels of CO frommalfunctioning furnaces, appliances, gas engines or other sources. This Carbon Monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and maintaining an operational smoke alarm. CO alarms provide e...
Page 11 - Installation; Where to Install Your CO Alarm; This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monox-; Recommended Locations
Installation Where to Install Your CO Alarm Your Bryant CO alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and livingareas. It is recommended that you install a Bryant CO alarm on each levelof a multi-level home. You may use the number and location of smokealarms installed in your home according to curr...
Page 12 - Where Not to Install Your CO Alarm
Where Not to Install Your CO Alarm T T o o a a v v o o i i d d c c a a u u s s i i n n g g d d a a m m a a g g e e t t o o t t h h e e u u n n i i t t , , t t o o p p r r o o v v i i d d e e o o p p t t i i m m u u m m p p r r o o t t e e c c t t i i o o n n , , a a n n d d t t o o p p r r e e v v e...
Page 13 - Avoid the following:; How to Install Your Alarm
Installation Avoid the following: • Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions, such as: 1) Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gustsof wind. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air withextended periods between cycles). 2) Neg...
Page 14 - To rotate the adapter:; f you mount the alarm high on a wall, make sure it is
Installation If the outlet is mounted horizontally (sideways): If you are going to use your alarm as a direct plug and you are going toplug in to an outlet that is mounted horizontally (sideways), you will needto rotate the adapter 90˚. To rotate the adapter: 1. With back of the unit facing towards ...
Page 15 - Table Top Alarm; WALL
For a wall-mounted unit, you will need to pull out the removable adapterand power cord. To install: 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 in the previoussection under “To Rotate the Adapter.”2. With the adapter removed, pull the powercord out of the cord recess, remove the twist tie,and extend the power cord....
Page 16 - Batter y Installation; This alarm is shipped from the factory with the battery dis-; Battery Installation and Operation
Batter y Installation 13 Note: This alarm is shipped from the factory with the battery dis- connected from the alarm. Battery Installation and Operation Install the battery by firstremoving the battery doorand the battery pack.Align the connector with theslot in the battery. Insure theorientation of...
Page 17 - Battery Backup Operation; • For the first five minutes of operation on battery, the alarm; Battery Back-up Operation in Trouble Alarm Condition:; Batter y Backup Operation
Battery Backup Operation When the alarm is unplugged or loses AC power and the battery pack is fullycharged, the alarm will automatically switch to battery backup operation andyou will notice the following: • For the first five minutes of operation on battery, the alarm will operate as if on AC powe...
Page 19 - Operation; Normal Operating Characteristics
Operation Normal Operating Characteristics When you first power up the unit, the alarm will sound briefly to let youknow the unit is receiving power and that the alarm circuit is functioning.You will see three eights on the digital display, indicating the alarm is in thestart-up mode. The three eigh...
Page 20 - Testing the Electronics; following the directions listed
16 Operation Testing the Electronics Y Y o o u u s s h h o o u u l l d d t t e e s s t t t t h h e e a a l l a a r r m m o o n n c c e e a a w w e e e e k k , following the directions listed below. If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform asdescribed below, have it replaced immediat...
Page 21 - How to Know If Your Alarm is Malfunctioning; If the alarm malfunctions.
17 Operation How to Know If Your Alarm is Malfunctioning Your alarm performs an internal self-diagnosis every 15 seconds to makesure that it is functioning properly. The alarm is designed to alert you in theunusual event of a malfunction. If the alarm malfunctions. In the rare event that your alarm ...
Page 22 - How to Care for Your Alarm; before you begin, Remove the alarm to a remote location to; WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO:
18 Operation How to Care for Your Alarm To keep your alarm in good working order, you must follow these simplesteps: • Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test/Reset button (see page 5). • Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove accumulated dust. Use the soft brush attachment of your va...
Page 23 - Peak Level Memory; To Reset the Peak Level Memory...; Press the peak level button.
19 Operation Peak Level Memory The peak level feature is helpful in identifying CO occurrences below 30 PPM.Although the unit will not automatically display levels below 30 PPM, it willdetect and store these readings in memory. By pressing the peak level but-ton, concentration levels as low as 11 an...
Page 24 - qualified technician every year.; even if; an outside door or window is open.
20 Carbon Monoxide Home Safety TipsWhat You Can Do... • Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.• Choose fuel-burning appliances that can be vented to the outdoors, whenever possible. • Make sure appliances are installed according to manufacturer’s instructions and...
Page 25 - Re; Concentration; Understand the Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure:
Be Aware of the Warning Signs of Carbon Monoxide:Clues You Can See... • Streaks of carbon or soot around the service door of your fuel-burning appli- ances. • A yellow or orange flame may indicate a problem with natural gas appliances.• Excessive rusting on flue pipes or appliance jackets.• Loose or...
Page 26 - What To Do When the Alarm Sounds; Become familiar with these common symptoms from CO poisoning; Common Mild Exposure Symptoms:
What To Do When the Alarm Sounds 22 Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poison-ing. Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while victims are awarethey are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save them-selves by either exiting the buildin...
Page 27 - Actuation of your CO Alarm
If alarm signal sounds 4 quick “chirps”, 5 seconds off: 1) Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door or window. Check that all persons are accountedfor. Do not re-enter the premises or move away from theopen door or window until emergency services respon-ders have arrived, the prem...
Page 28 - Specifications; Digital Display Accuracy:; The digital reading tolerances are:
Specifications Power: 120 V AC units: 60 Hz, Current 60 mA max. Sensor: Sensor calibrated at 150 ppm (±25 ppm). Temperature: Operating range: 4.4˚C (40˚F) to 37.8˚C (100˚F). Humidity: Operating range: 5–95% non-condensing. Mounting: Accessories supplied for wall mount, direct plug and tabletop appli...
Page 29 - How the Unit Determines When to Alarm; This device is designed to protect individuals from; Replacement of Alarm
Specifications How the Unit Determines When to Alarm Your Bryant CO alarm uses advanced technology to monitorthe environment in your home and warn you of unacceptable lev-els of carbon monoxide. An internal microcomputer workstogether with the sensor inside the alarm to determine the lev-els of carb...
Page 30 - AC and DC Start Up, Alarm and Error Operation; Display Readings
Your new Bryant carbon monoxide alarm is a sophisticated electronicdevice – yet very simple to understand. Basically, the unit will display a “0” if it senses 30 PPM of CO or less and if you have a good backupbattery pack installed. If it senses carbon monoxide, it will display a reading so you can ...
Page 32 - DC Powered in Battery Backup Operation; Handling; • Do not use the battery for a purpose other than for the alarm it is; Li-Ion Battery Handling Precautions
DC Powered in Battery Backup Operation If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described, have it replaced immediately. Handling • Do not use the battery for a purpose other than for the alarm it is specified. • Do not recharge the battery using any charging circuit other than t...
Page 33 - Battery Storage (When Detached From the Alarm)
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack under any circumstances. Disassembling the battery can cause internalshorts, resulting in bulging/bursting due to excess gas genera-tion, overheat, ignition, explosion or other problems. • Do not pierce the battery with sharp objects or subject to any ...
Page 34 - Limited Warranty
WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMERPURCHASER, THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORK-MANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN (7) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE AND THE BAT-TERY PACK WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIODOF ONE (1...
