While the to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the factors that What you see and hear during installation • In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty light is OFF? alarm is silenced, it will continue to monitor the air for CO. can make it difficult to locate sources of CO: 120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH or greasy areas. The CO Alarm is not receiving power. It may not be plugged in all the way WHEN YOU FIRST INSTALL THE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS • House well ventilated before the investigator arrives. BATTERY BACK-UP AND TEST/SILENCE To Activate the Silence Feature: press and hold the Test/Silence button and the battery may be missing, low, or dead. Gently push the unit all the • Closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from a furnace or other fuel burning heat Model CO604 Printed in Mexico M08-0190-004 P 04/09 120V AC ~ 60 Hz 0.09A Reliable Protection, Maximum Convenience! • Just install the battery, plug test, and it’s ready to go! the alarm into a regular outlet, • Battery back-up keeps alarm working if electricity fails. LISTED TO UL 2034 BATTERY: (AC POWER): until the horn is silent. • Problem caused by “backdrafting.” way into the outlet, and make sure the outlet is not controlled by a dimmer source, or fuel burning appliances like a water heater. HORN: Silent HORN: Silent • Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances. or switch. Check the battery. Once you activate the Silence Feature: the Silence cycle will last • Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. approximately 4 minutes. POWER/ALARM Light: Flashes POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Shines Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be Why does the Alarm sound three “chirps” every minute (MALFUNCTION • In extremely humid areas. This Alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) once a minute continuously difficult to locate the source of CO. BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be obligated SIGNAL)? • If CO levels drop below alarm levels after 4 minutes, the unit will return from a bath or shower, sauna, humidifier, vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call. to normal operation and remain silent. Make sure the battery is installed correctly. If three “chirps” are heard WHEN YOU FIRST PLUG-IN WHEN YOU TEST THE CO every minute, replace the CO Alarm immediately. Units under warranty room, utility room or other source of high humidity. • If CO levels do not drop below alarm levels, the unit will alarm again. ALARM: • In areas where temperature is colder than 40° F (4° C) or hotter than 100° F THE CO ALARM: can be returned to the manufacturer for replacement. See Warranty for POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME (38° C). These areas include non-airconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished details. HORN: Silent HORN: Sounds loudly - 4 attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages. beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a Why does the alarm sound again about 4 minutes after I used the POWER/ALARM LIGHT: • In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans, heat vents, air conditioners, CO problem. Always check your home for a potential problem after any Silence Feature? Shines continuously POWER/ALARM LIGHT: fresh air returns, or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO from alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death. CO levels still indicate a potentially dangerous situation. Refer to “If Your CO Alarm Sounds” for details on how to respond to an alarm. If anyone Flashes rapidly reaching the sensors. • In direct sunlight. is feeling ill, EVACUATE your home immediately. NEVER disconnect your CO Alarm to silence the horn. Use the Silence • In outlets covered by curtains or other obstruction. Feature. Unplugging the CO Alarm and removing the batteries removes What you see and hear under different conditions Why does the CO Alarm sound frequently, but no high levels of CO are your protection! found in an investigation? DURING A POWER FAILURE IF THE CO ALARM IS NOT • This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single-family home or The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Try relocating your alarm. (IN BATTERY BACK-UP): OPERATING PROPERLY: apartment. It is not meant to be used in common lobbies, hallways, (Refer to “Where to Install CO Alarms.”) If frequent alarms continue, have HORN: Silent HORN: Three chirps every SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING or basements of multi-family buildings unless working CO Alarms are home rechecked for potential CO problems. You may be experiencing an This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning “chirp” for also installed in each family living unit. CO Alarms in common areas intermittent CO problem. IMPORTANT! minute up to 8 hours without having to remove the battery. You can silence the low POWER/ALARM LIGHT: Flashes may not be heard from inside individual family living units. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAV...