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BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION

• Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to

potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items.

• This smoke/CO alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.

• 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 of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. The smoke

alarm will only indicate the presence of smoke that reaches the sensor. The smoke alarm is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.

• This smoke/CO alarm cannot operate without working batteries. Removing the batteries for any reason,

or failing to replace the batteries at the end of their service life, removes your protection.

• NEVER ignore any alarm. See “If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds” for more information on how

to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond can result in injury or death.

• The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will not correct a problem. See “Using the Silence Features” for

details. Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death.

• Test this smoke/CO alarm once a week. If the alarm ever fails to test correctly, have it replaced

immediately! If the alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem.

• This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with medical conditions that may

make them more sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon

monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm. For additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition contact your physician.

INSTALLATION

WHERE TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

Minimum coverage for smoke alarms, as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is one smoke alarm on every level, in every

sleeping area, and in every bedroom (See “Regulatory Information for Smoke Alarms” for details on the NFPA recommendations). For CO alarms, the

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a CO alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the

immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. For added protection, install additional CO alarms in each separate bedroom, and on every level of your home.

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:

• On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.

• Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed.

• In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping areas, install a unit in each.

If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long, install a unit at each end.

• At the top of first-to-second level stairs.

• At the bottom of the basement stairs.

• For additional coverage, install alarms in all rooms, halls, and storage areas, where temperatures normally remain between 40˚ F and 100˚ F (4.4˚ C and 37.8˚ C).

RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT:

Smoke Alarm

One on every level and

in every bedroom

Carbon Monoxide Alarm

One on every level and

in every bedroom

Fire Extinguisher

One on every level, plus

kitchen and garage

HALLWAY BEDROOMBEDROOM

GARAGE

LIVING ROOM KITCHEN

BASEMENT

• When installing on the wall, the top edge of smoke alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line.

• When installing on the ceiling, place the alarm as close to the center as possible.

• In either case, install at least 4 inches (102 mm) from where the wall and ceiling meet. See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces” for more information.

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

For minimum security install one smoke/CO alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible. For more security, put one unit in

each room. Many older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no insulation. If your mobile home is not

well insulated, or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation, it is important to install units on inside walls only.

WHERE THIS ALARM SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED

DO NOT LOCATE THIS SMOKE/CO ALARM:

• In garages, furnace rooms, crawl spaces and unfinished attics. Avoid extremely dusty, dirty or greasy areas.

• Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form when something burns. Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated

kitchens, garages, and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 20 feet (6 meters) from the sources of combustion particles (stove, furnace, water

heater, space heater) if possible. In areas where a 20-foot (6 meter) distance is not possible – in modular, mobile, or smaller homes, for

example – it is recommended the smoke alarm be placed as far from these fuel-burning sources as possible. The placement recommendations

are intended to keep these alarms at a reasonable distance from a fuel-burning source, and thus reduce “unwanted” alarms. Unwanted

alarms can occur if a smoke alarm is placed directly next to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these areas as much as possible.

• Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any cooking appliance. In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can

draw cooking smoke into the smoke sensor and cause unwanted alarms.

• In extremely humid areas. This alarm should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a shower, sauna, humidifier,

vaporizer, dishwasher, laundry room, utility room, or other source of high humidity.

• In direct sunlight.

• In turbulent air, like near ceiling fans or open windows. Blowing air may prevent CO or smoke from reaching the sensors.

• In areas where temperature is colder than 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or hotter than 100˚F (37.8˚ C). These areas include non-

airconditioned crawl spaces, unfinished attics, uninsulated or poorly insulated ceilings, porches, and garages.

• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog the openings to the sensing chamber.

• Less than 12 inches (305 mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical “noise” can interfere with the sensor.

• In “dead air” spaces. See “Avoiding Dead Air Spaces”.

AVOIDING DEAD AIR SPACES

“Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the smoke alarm. To avoid dead air spaces, follow installation recommendations below.

On ceilings, install smoke alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is not possible,

install the smoke alarm at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner.

For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of smoke alarms should be placed between 4 inches

(102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical “dead air” spaces.

On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first smoke alarm within 3 feet (0.9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally. Additional

smoke alarms may be required depending on the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling’s slope. Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING THIS ALARM

FOR FIRST TIME AND WHEN CHANGING BATTERIES

Action: Alarm Will Say:

Activate alarm.

“Welcome, First Alert carbon monoxide and smoke alarm.”

“No location programmed” if first time or “[Location, example:

“Hallway”] location programmed” when changing batteries.

“To select location, press and hold test button now.”

Press & hold test button if you would like to

program the location or change the location of the

alarm. Release button after alarm responds.

“To save location, press and hold test button after location is

heard.” alarm will speak list of locations (see below).

After you hear the location of where you are placing

the alarm, Press & hold the test Button. “[Location, example: “Hallway”] location saved.” If no location is chosen: “No location saved.”

Your alarm has now been programmed for the location of your choice.

Available locations: Basement, Hallway, Office, Child’s Bedroom, Kitchen, Utility Room, Dining Room,

Living Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Guest Bedroom, No Location

For reprogramming: When it is necessary to reprogram the alarm after the unit has been activated and is in normal

operation: Tap the test button 5 times to reset the alarm to again access the programming menu.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING THIS ALARM

WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR WITH THIS ALARM

Under Normal Operations Voice: Silent Horn: Silent Power LED: Flashes Green once a minute

When You Test the Alarm

Voice: “Testing.” “Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Hallway”]. Evacuate.”

Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice

Power LED: Flashes Red followed by Voice: “Warning, evacuate carbon

monoxide in [Location, example: “Hallway”]. Evacuate.”

Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice Power LED: Flashes Red

If Battery Becomes Low

Voice: “Replace battery in [Location, example “Hallway”].” Repeated every 5 hours

Horn: chirps once a minute

Power LED: Flashes Green approximately once a minute

If Alarm is Not Operating Properly

(MALFUNCTION SIGNAL)

Voice: “Detector error in [Location, example “Hallway”], please see manual.” Repeated every 5 hours

Horn: 3 chirps every minute

Power LED: Three Green flashes approximately once a minute

Alarm Has Reached its End of Life

Voice: “Detector error in [Location, example “Basement”], please see manual.” Repeated every 5 hours

Horn: 5 chirps every minute

Power LED: Five Green flashes approximately once a minute

Alarm Levels of CO are Detected

Voice: “Warning, evacuate carbon monoxide in [Location, example: “Hallway”]. Evacuate.” “____ ppm.”

Horn: 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, voice*

Power LED: Flashes Red

Smoke is Detected

Voice: “Warning, evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Hallway”]. Evacuate.”

Horn: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, voice

Power LED: Flashes Red

Smoke Alarm is Silenced Voice: Silent Horn: Off Power LED: Flashes Red

CO Alarm is Silenced Voice: Silent Horn: Off Power LED: Flashes Red

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.

The warnings/limitations card and manual contains important information

about your smoke & carbon monoxide (CO) alarm’s operation. If you are

installing this alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy

of it—with the end user. Reference product card for additional information.

Para el manual del usuario en español, por favor visite www.firstalert.com.

USER’S MANUAL

10-YEAR SEALED BATTERY COMBINATION CARBON

MONOXIDE & SMOKE ALARM WITH VOICE & LOCATION

SEPARATE SENSORS TO DETECT

SMOKE AND CO; THE TWO ALARM

SYSTEMS WORK INDEPENDENTLY

VOICE WITH PROGRAMMABLE LOCATION

SEPARATE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS TO

INDICATE ALARM LEVELS OF SMOKE OR CO

10-YEAR SEALED BATTERY ALARM WITH VOICE

ALERTS AND PATENTED SMOKE ENTRY SYSTEM

Printed in Mexico

M08-0469-160324-US L12/17

Model PC1210V

CONFORMS TO UL STD 217 AND UL STD 2034

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing First Alert®for your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm needs. You have purchased a state-of-the-art smoke

& carbon monoxide alarm designed to provide you with early warning of a smoke and/or carbon monoxide danger.

All First Alert®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.

Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric technology at

detecting small particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by flaming fires,

which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires

may include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.

Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization technology at detecting large particles,

which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours before

bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.

For maximum protection, use both types of smoke alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home.

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Installed on Replace by

OPTIONAL LOCKING FEATURE

The optional locking feature is designed to

prevent unauthorized removal of the alarm.

It is not necessary to activate the lock in

single-family households where unauthorized

alarm removal is not a concern.

Tools you will need: Needle-nose pliers or

utility knife, standard flathead screwdriver

The feature uses a locking pin which is molded

into the mounting bracket. Remove locking pin

by using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife.

To permanently remove the locking pin, insert

a flathead screwdriver between the locking pin

and the lock and pry the pin out of the lock.

Locking Pin

TO LOCK THE

MOUNTING BRACKET

1. Using needle-nose pliers,

detach the pin from the

mounting bracket.

2. Insert the locking pin

through the hole on the

back of the smoke alarm

as shown in the diagram.

3. When you attach the alarm

to the mounting bracket the

locking pin’s head will fit into

a notch on the bracket.

TO UNLOCK THE

MOUNTING BRACKET

1. Insert a flathead screwdriver

in between the mounting

bracket and the locking pin.

2. Pry the alarm away from

the bracket by pushing up

the screwdriver and turning

the alarm counterclockwise

(left) at the same time.

HOW TO INSTALL THIS ALARM

• This combination smoke/CO alarm was designed to be mounted on the ceiling or 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.

This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary.

Tools you will need: pencil, drill with 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, standard flathead screwdriver, hammer

THE PARTS OF THIS

SMOKE/CO ALARM

1. Test/Silence button

2. Dual power indicator light and

alarm indicator: Green LED

provides visual indication of an

alarm memory condition; Red

LED provides visual indication

of an alarm and hush modes

3. Speaker

1. Mounting bracket

2. Mounting slots

3. Turn this way to attach

4. Turn this way to remove

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS

1. Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling (or wall) so the two clusters of universal mounting holes

are aligned approximately at the 9:00 and 3:00 o’clock positions. See image. Choose one of the three

sets of holes shown, A, B or C (see image) and trace around one of the sets. Be sure to choose a top and

bottom slot on opposite sides so you can rotate the universal mounting bracket into position later. This

will make it easier in the future to remove the mounting bracket without completely removing the screws.

WARNING! Do not install this alarm over an existing electrical box. Only AC

powered units are intended for installation over electrical boxes.

2. Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes.

3. Using a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through the center of the oval outlines you traced.

4. Insert the plastic screw anchors (in the plastic bag with screws) into the holes. Tap the screw

anchors gently with a hammer, if necessary, until they are flush with the ceiling or wall.

5. Install the screws but do not tighten completely. Attach the mounting bracket by aligning

the screws in the open portion of the universal mounting slots and rotating the bracket into

place. Tighten the screws until they are snug to secure the bracket. Do not over tighten.

Mounting Hole Sets

6. Activating the battery. Mount alarm to mounting bracket to activate. Once unit is activated, it cannot be turned off.

NOTE: After you activate the battery, the power indicator light may flash. (If the unit alarms, the light will blink rapidly, and the horn will

repeatedly sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps.) Once the smoke alarm is on the bracket, you can rotate the alarm to adjust the alignment.

7. Test the alarm. See “Weekly Testing.”

TO PERMANENTLY DEACTIVATE THE SMOKE/CO ALARM

8. After 10 years of operation or Low Battery Warning, deactivate the alarm: Insert a tool below

edge where shown and break tab. Then slide activation switch to deactivate mode.

NOTE: At end of life or low battery indication (chirp): unit must be put into

deactivation mode to deactivate remaining stored energy in battery. Unit will no

longer function once put into this mode. Unit will resist re-mounting.

ON - DEACTIVATE

TESTING & MAINTENANCE

WEEKLY TESTING

• NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to

your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories,

Inc. (UL). NEVER use vehicle exhaust! Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty.

• DO NOT stand close to the alarm when the horn is sounding. Exposure at close range may be

harmful to your hearing. When testing, step away when horn starts sounding.

It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly. Using the

test button is the recommended way to test this smoke/CO alarm.

You can test this smoke/CO alarm by pressing and holding the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover until alarm Voice

says “Testing” (typically 3-5 seconds). During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence:

• The alarm Voice will say “Testing.” The Horn will sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps. The alarm Voice will say “Warning,

evacuate smoke in [Location, example: “Hallway”]. Evacuate.” The Power LED flashes Red.

• Next the Horn will sound 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps. The alarm Voice will say “Warning, evacuate carbon

monoxide in [Location, example: “Hallway”]. Evacuate.” The LED flashes Red.

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.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

This 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.

• Test it at least once a week.

• Clean the smoke/CO alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum the outside of the smoke/CO alarm using your household vacuum’s

soft brush attachment. A can of clean compressed air (sold at computer or office supply stores) may also be used. Follow manufacturer

instructions for use. Test the smoke/CO alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit.

• If the smoke/CO alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust and/or grime, and cannot

be cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit immediately.

• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Where This Alarm Should Not Be Installed” for details.

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”).

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from

children; 3) Store flammable materials in proper containers; 4) Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits; 5) Keep

stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys grease- and debris-free; 6) Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended; 7) Keep portable heaters

and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials; 8) Don’t let rubbish accumulate. Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms

immediately if they are not working properly. smoke alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every

level, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper level in case stairs are blocked.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

IF THE ALARM... PROBLEM... YOU SHOULD...

Horn “chirps” about once per minute;

Voice: “Replace battery in

[Location]” every 5 hours

Low Battery Warning. Immediately replace the alarm.

Horn sounds 3 “chirps” every minute;

Voice: “Detector error in [Location, example

“Hallway”], please see manual” repeated every

5 hours; LED has 3 Green flashes with “chirps”.

MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Device

is not working properly, and

needs to be replaced.

Units under warranty should be returned

to manufacturer for replacement. See

“Limited Warranty” for details.

The light flashes GREEN and the horn

sounds 5 “chirps” every minute;

Voice: “Detector error in [Location,

example “Basement”], please see

manual.” Repeated every 5 hours.

END OF LIFE SIGNAL. Alarm

needs to be replaced. Immediately replace the alarm.

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ONLY:

CO alarm goes back into alarm 4

minutes after you silence it.

CO levels indicate a potentially

dangerous situation.

IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO

POISONING, EVACUATE your home and

call 911 or the Fire Department. Refer to

“If The CO Alarm Sounds” for details.

CO alarm sounds frequently even

though no high levels of CO are

revealed in an investigation.

The CO alarm may be improperly

located. Refer to “Where to Install

This Alarm” for details.

Relocate your alarm. If frequent alarms

continue, have home rechecked for potential

CO problems. You may be experiencing

an intermittent CO problem

SMOKE ALARM ONLY:

Smoke alarm sounds when no smoke is visible. Unwanted alarm may be caused by non-

emergency source like cooking smoke.

Silence alarm using Test/Silence button; clean

the alarm’s cover with a soft, clean cloth. If

frequent unwanted alarms continue, relocate

your alarm. alarm may be too close to a kitchen,

cooking appliance, or steamy bathroom.

If you have questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call the Customer Service Team at 1-800-323-9005