Your approach should vary based on the type of power your smoke alarm uses. Your first step is to find the device that’s going off and reset it by pressing and holding the reset button. Show If that doesn’t work, take the smoke alarm down. If you can, remove the batteries. If your smoke alarm has a lithium battery you can’t take out, muffle it in a blanket, under a sofa cushion, or in your freezer until it stops. As for hardwired smoke alarms, "they’re interconnected through the electrical wires, so if one smoke alarm sounds, they’ll all sound and it can be difficult to figure out what’s going on," Deitrick says. First, try the reset button on each smoke alarm. If that doesn’t work, flipping the circuit breaker off and back on might stop the noise. If all of that fails, your ultimate solution may be to disconnect the smoke alarms and remove their batteries one by one. A small connector at the back of each alarm can be unclipped to let you safely remove it from the network. Then it may be time for new smoke alarms. Here, you'll find some of the top picks from our tests, listed in alphabetical order. For more options, check our smoke and CO detector ratings and our smoke & CO detector buying guide.
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SAVE. © 2020 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. • Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc. All First Alert® and BRK® Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion. Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires. INTRODUCTIONFIRE SAFETY TIPS BASIC SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT
CAUTION: This combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm has two separate alarms. The CO Alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other gas. It will only indicate the presence WARNING:
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WARNING: Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly approved by First Alert /BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. INSTALLATIONWHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM NOTE: For added
protection, install an additional Smoke/CO Alarm at least 15 feet (4.6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel burning heat source where possible. In smaller homes or in manufactured homes where this distance cannot be maintained, install the Alarm as far away as possible from the furnace or other fuel burning source. Installing the Alarm closer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) will not harm the Alarm, but may increase the frequency of unwanted alarms. IN GENERAL, INSTALL COMBINATION SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS:
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NOTE: For any location, make sure no door or other obstruction could keep carbon monoxide or smoke from reaching the Alarm. Installing Smoke/CO Alarms in Mobile Homes WHERE
THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED DO NOT LOCATE THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM: WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED – DO NOT LOCATE THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM (CONTINUED)…
AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES WEEKLY TESTING WARNING:
CAUTION: It is important to test this unit every week to make sure
it is working properly.
If the unit does not alarm, make sure the batteries are correctly installed, and test again. If the unit still does not alarm, replace it immediately. HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARMIMPORTANT: This combination Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to be mounted on the ceilingor wall. It is not a tabletop device. You must install this device on the ceiling or wall as outlined below. Read “Where
To Install This Alarm” before starting. PARTS OF THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM
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OTHER Z-WAVE SYSTEMS ADD
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RESET DEVICE PROCEDURE TO MANUALLY WAKE-UP THE DEVICE DSK LOCATION ON
THE PRODUCT REGULAR MAINTENANCEThis unit has been designed to be as maintenance-free as possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly.
Choosing a replacement battery: WARNING:
Actual battery service life depends on the Smoke/CO Alarm and the environment in which it is installed. All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit. Regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested battery life, you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts “chirping” (the “low battery warning”).
IF YOUR SMOKE/CO ALARM SOUNDS
REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR SMOKE ALARMSRECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state and from region to region. AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONSStandards: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms 217. NFPA 72 Chapter 29
(Reprinted with permission from NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Copyright © 2010 ABOUT SMOKE ALARMSBattery (DC) operated Smoke Alarms: Provide protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy
to install, and do not require professional installation. TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED WARRANTYBRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) the maker of First Alert® brand and BRK® brand products, warrants that for a period of ten 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. How to Obtain Warranty Service A copy of the manual can be found at www.firstalert.com/products Documents / ResourcesReferences
How do I reset my First Alert carbon and smoke alarm?Remove the alarm from your ceiling or wall. Open the cover and take out the battery. Press and hold the test button for 15-30 seconds. This will fully reset the smoke alarm and drain any charge left inside.
Why is my First Alert smoke detector still beeping after I changed the battery?Newer smoke alarms keep some errors in the processor. The smoke alarm must clear errors after the battery is changed, but it might continue to chirp even after you change the batteries. This usually occurs in electrical powered smoke alarms with a battery backup.
Why is my First Alert smoke and carbon monoxide detector beeping?1 Beep Every Minute: Low Battery. It is time to replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide detector. 5 Beeps Every Minute: End of Life. This type of chirp indicates it is time to replace your carbon monoxide alarm.
How do you reset a carbon monoxide detector?Here's how to reset your carbon monoxide detector:. Find the Reset button. It's on the front panel, though the exact location and size of the button vary by brand and model.. Press and hold the Reset button for 5 to 10 seconds.. Release the Reset button, and listen for a beep. Some models may also flash a light.. |