First-alert MODEL FCD3N User Manual

MODEL FCD3N—User’s Manual Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm M06-1042-00

9 For Tabletop Use 1. Close the battery compartment by sliding the mounting bracket/battery door back onto the back of the CO Alarm. 2. Test the CO A

10 CHAPTER 3: If Your CO Alarm SoundsWARNING! Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can kill you. In other

11 Using the Silence FeatureWARNING! NEVER remove the batteries from your CO Alarm to silence the horn. Use the silence feature. Removing the batteri

12 CHAPTER 4: Testing and Maintenance WEEKLY TESTINGWARNING! DO NOT stand close to the alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure at close range may

13 REGULAR MAINTENANCE To keep the CO Alarm in good working order: • Test it every week using the Test/Silence button.• Vacuum the CO Alarm cover onc

14 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 complete

15Potential Sources Of CO In The HomeFuel-burning appliances like: portable heater, gas or wood burning fireplace, gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas cl

16How 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 level

17CHAPTER 6: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034What Levels of CO Cause an Alarm?Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL2034 defines three specific alarm po

18CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting GuideProblem... This means... You should...The BATTERY Light turns YELLOW. It flashes and the horn “chirps” twice a minut

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Basic Safety Information . .

19CHAPTER 8: General Limitations Of CO AlarmsThis CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for use in industrial applications wher

20Limited WarrantyCoverage: BRK Brands, Inc. warrants its enclosed carbon monoxide alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under no

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2 CHAPTER 1: Introduction BASIC SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT! Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to pot

3 HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS General Information A CO Alarm measures the CO levels in the air. It will alarm if CO levels rise quickly (if the heat exch

4WHAT THE LIGHTS AND ALARM TONES MEANWELCOME CHIRP.Horn chirps and battery light blinks green once when battery is first connected.ALARM RECEIVING BA

5 CO ALARM SPECIFICATIONS Gas Detection at Typical Temperature and Humidity Ranges: The CO Alarm is not formulated to detect CO levels below 30 ppm

6 CHAPTER 2: Installation WHERE TO INSTALL CO ALARMS The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends the use of at least one CO Alarm per

7 WHERE NOT TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM DO NOT locate this CO Alarm: • In garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or in any extremely dusty, dirty or greasy

8 HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM Read “Where To Install Your CO Alarm” before starting. This CO Alarm can be used on a tabletop or mounted on the wal