OTHER FEATURES OF SMOKE ALARMS
Battery (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.
AC powered smoke alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate
if electricity fails. Units must be installed by a qualified electrician.
User’s Manual
Long Life Lithium Pow er
Smoke Alarm
Cat. 4000LB
AC/DC powered smoke alarms: (AC with battery back-up): Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke,
all units alarm. They will operate if electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units must be
installed by a qualified electrician.
Smoke alarms for the hearing impaired: Special purpose smoke alarms should be installed for the hearing
impaired. They include a visual alarm and an audible alarm horn, and meet the requirements of the Americans With
Disabilities Act. These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate if
electricity fails. Units must be installed by a qualified electrician. BRK Electronics® model 100S is an AC powered unit
that has an 85 decibel alarm and a 177 candela strobe light, which flashes rapidly when the unit is in alarm.
All these units are designed to provide early warning of fires if located, installed and cared for as described in the user’s
manual, and if smoke reaches them. If you are unsure which type of unit to install, refer to Chapter 2 of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). National Fire
Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Local building codes may also require
specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home.
SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This smoke alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people—like
apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-term health care facilities, nursing homes,
day care facilities, or group homes of any kind—even if they were once single-family homes. It is not a suitable substitute for
complete fire detection systems in warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-
residential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems. Depending on the building codes in your area,
this smoke alarm may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities.
The following information applies to all four types of buildings listed below: In new construction, most building
codes require the use of AC or AC/DC powered smoke alarms only. In existing construction, AC, AC/DC, or DC
powered smoke alarms can be used as specified by local building codes. Refer to NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code)
or NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local building codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection
requirements in buildings not defined as “households.”
1. Single-Family Residence: Single family home, townhouse. It is recommended smoke alarms be installed on every
level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each bedroom hallway.
2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence: Apartment building, condominium. This smoke alarm is suitable for
use in individual apartments or condos, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection
requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this smoke alarm in common areas may not
provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
Ionization smoke alarms are generally more effective at detecting 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 smoke alarms are generally more effective at detecting smoldering fires
which smolder for hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include
cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
Model
4000LB
For maximum protection, use both types of smoke alarms on each level of your home.
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3. Institutions: Hospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities. This smoke alarm is suitable for use in
individual patient sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection
requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this smoke alarm in common areas may not
provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
INSIDE THIS MANUAL
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
4. Hotels and Motels: Also boarding houses and dormitories. This smoke alarm is suitable for use inside individual
sleeping/resident rooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in
common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this smoke alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient
warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
This user’s manual contains important information about your smoke alarm’s operation. If you are installing
this smoke alarm for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
THIS USER’S MANUAL HAS BEEN RESIZED TO PRINT OUT ON 8-1/2 x 11” PAGES.
BLACK page numbers reference the original printed document.
RED page numbers reference this web version.
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires worldwide. However, like any warning
device, smoke alarms can only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and if smoke reaches them.
They are not foolproof.
Smoke alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries are missing,
disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units
cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a
power station, electrical fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or
AC power, install both types of units.
Smoke alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach them. Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm. That is why one
unit should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping area—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed
at night—and in the hallway between them.
Smoke alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the home. For example, a stand-alone unit on the
second floor may not detect smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may not give you enough time to
escape safely. That is why recommended minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and every
bedroom on every level of your home. Even with a unit on every floor, stand-alone units may not provide as much
protection as interconnected units, especially if the fire starts in a remote area. Some safety experts recommend
installing interconnected AC powered units with battery back-up (see “Other Features Of Smoke Alarms”) or professional
fire detection systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. Interconnected units may provide earlier warning
than stand-alone units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.
Other Features Of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Special Compliance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Limitations Of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Where To Install Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Protecting Your Family From Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important! Read Before Installing This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
How To Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
If This Smoke Alarm Goes Into Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
If This Smoke Alarm Is Not Working Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/5
10-Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/5
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BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
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PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE
HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
Putting up smoke alarms is one step in protecting your family from fires. You must also reduce the chance a fire will
start in your home, and have a plan for escaping safely if one does. To have a good fire safety program, you must:
WARNING!
Develop a family escape plan and practice it with everyone in your family, including small children. 1) Draw a floor plan
of your home and identify at least two exits from each room and one way to get out of each bedroom without opening
the door; 2) Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from home, and make sure everyone knows to wait there; 3)
Know where to go to call the Fire Department from outside the home; 4) Make sure everyone—including all children—
know what the alarm signal means and how to react to it. Teach them they must be prepared to leave the home by
themselves if needed; 5) Hold fire drills every 6 months and practice how to escape safely. Show children how to check
if doors are hot before opening them. Show them how to use an alternate exit if a door is hot and shouldn’t be opened.
Teach them to stay close to the floor and crawl if necessary.
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The battery was shipped “backwards” in the smoke alarm to keep it fresh. The smoke alarm
cannot work until you remove the battery and reinstall it in the correct position (Follow
polarity markings in the battery compartment).
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This smoke alarm has a battery guard which prevents it from closing unless a battery is
installed. This warns you the unit will not operate without a battery.
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Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every sleeping area.
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace smoke 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 floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders
or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
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.
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WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
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Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan. Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly
and remembering what you have practiced.
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Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to get dressed or collect anything.
Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them to see if they are hot. If a door is cool,
open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door—use an alternate escape route.
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Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably wet). Take short, shallow breaths.
Keep doors and windows closed, unless you need to escape through them.
Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, and do a head count to make sure everybody got
out safely.
Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside. Give your address, then your name.
Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
Parts of Smoke Alarm (Cover Open)
Cover of Smoke Alarm
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“Open Here” tab
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“Open Here” tab 3 Test button and
power/alarm indicator
Test button and power/alarm indicator
Silencer button
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Cover hinge
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Silence button
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Smoke alarm base
Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer and on creating your own family escape plan.
Mounting slots
DO NOT install any battery here!
Install 9V battery here
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE INSTALLING SMOKE ALARM
Read “Where To Install Smoke Alarms” and “Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors
the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads.
This unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located where smoke can
reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described in this manual. This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame. It
cannot prevent or extinguish fires.
WARNING!
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This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is recommended that you install special
units which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents.
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Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary device. It is a single-station unit that
cannot be linked to other devices. Connecting anything else to this unit may prevent it from
working properly.
CAUTION!
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Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Air currents around junction boxes
can prevent smoke from reaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from alarming.
Only AC powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes.
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Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding. It is loud to wake you in an
emergency. Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing. When testing the
unit, step back when the horn starts sounding.
Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chamber and prevent
the unit from operating properly.
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To install this smoke alarm, follow these steps:
This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary.
Tools you will need:
WEEKLY TESTING
WARNING!
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Pencil
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). If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm, be certain to
use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards, and use it only as directed.
Use of non-UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may affect the smoke alarm’s sensitivity.
Drill with 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit
Standard/Flathead screwdriver
Hammer
1. Hold base firmly and pull up on cover tab marked
“OPEN HERE.” This will open the hinged cover. The cover
may unsnap from the base if it's opened too far. This will not
damage the unit—the cover hinge snaps back into place
easily.
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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 alarm. Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit for
5-20 seconds, or until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button). If
it does not alarm, make sure the unit is receiving power and test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately.
During testing you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
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2. Hold the smoke alarm base against the ceiling (or wall) and
make a mark at the center of each of the mounting slots with
a pencil.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
3. Put the unit where it won’t get covered with dust when you
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.
drill the mounting holes.
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Test it at least once a week.
Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in storage, before every trip, and once a week while in use.
Failure to test units used in RVs as described may remove your protection.
4. Using a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit, drill a hole through each pencil
mark.
5. 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.
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Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month; gently vacuum off any dust using your household
vacuum’s soft brush attachment. 1. Open the cover and disconnect the battery. 2. GENTLY vacuum the
inside of the cover and the sensor chamber. 3. Reconnect the battery. 4. Close the smoke alarm, and vac-
uum the outside of the cover. 5. Test the smoke alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents since they
may damage the unit.
6. Tighten the screws (provided) into the screw anchors, then
loosen them two turns.
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Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms. See “Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms.”
When the battery becomes weak, the smoke alarm unit will “chirp” about once a minute (the low battery warn-
ing). This low battery warning should last for 30 days, but you should replace the battery immediately to con-
tinue your protection.
7. Fit the smoke alarm over the screw heads as shown. Close
cover.
8. If the smoke alarm cover does not line up the way you want it,
rotate the base slightly and re-tighten the screws.
Choosing a replacement battery:
9. Activate the battery. With the cover open, remove and reinstall
the battery so the terminals on the battery match the
WARNING!
terminals on the smoke alarm. Match “+” to “+” and “-” to “-.”
Push the battery in until it snaps in securely and cannot be
shaken loose. If the battery is not snapped in completely, the
unit cannot receive battery power. The smoke alarm may
beep briefly when you install the battery—this is normal.
Use only the replacement batteries listed below. The unit may not operate properly with other
batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge.
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Your smoke alarm requires one standard 9V battery. The following batteries are acceptable as replacements: Eveready
#216, (Energizer) #522, #1222; Duracell #MN1604; Gold Peak #1604P, #1604S; Rayovac 1604, D1604. You may also
use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife U9VL-J for longer service life between battery changes.
These batteries are available at many local retail stores.
Once the battery is installed, the red power indicator light
(behind the test button) will flash once a minute to show you
the smoke alarm is working.
IMPORTANT!
10.Close the cover all the way.
Most carbon zinc batteries have an average service life of 1 year; most alkaline batteries have an average service life
of 1-2 years; most Lithium batteries have an average service life of 6-10 years. Actual service life depends on the
smoke 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”).
11.Test the smoke alarm. See “Weekly Testing.”
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This smoke alarm shipped with a 10-Year Lithium battery. If you replace the original battery, you must replace it with
a 10-Year Lithium battery for continued long-life protection.
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IF THIS SMOKE ALARM GOES INTO ALARM
IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY
IMPORTANT!
WARNING!
Smoke alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or
grease on the smoke alarm cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean the smoke alarm as described in
“Regular Maintenance,” and install a fresh battery, then test the smoke alarm again. If it fails to test properly when you
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If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous
situation that requires your immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm
may result in injury or death. If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the
source of the smoke, get everyone out of the house immediately.
use the test button, or if the problem persists, replace the smoke alarm immediately.
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Never remove the batteries from a battery operated smoke alarm to stop an unwanted alarm
(caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Removing the batteries disables the alarm so it cannot
sense smoke, and removes your protection. Instead open a window or fan the smoke away
from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically.
Problem...
You should...
Smoke alarm alarms when
no smoke is visible.
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Clean the smoke alarm. (See “Regular Maintenance.”)
Check the location of the smoke alarm.
(See “Where To Install Smoke Alarms.”)
Responding To An Alarm
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause.
If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke, get everyone out of the house
immediately. Stay calm and follow your family escape plan. Stay as low to the ground as possible, and cover your
mouth with a damp cloth. Never open a door before testing it to see if it is hot. Call the Fire Department from outside,
and give them your address then name. Read “What To Do In Case Of Fire” for more information.
You experience frequent unwanted alarms (like
in response to cooking smoke).
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Check the location of the smoke alarm.
(See “Where To Install Smoke Alarms.”)
Smoke alarm “chirps” intermittently.
Check that the battery is installed correctly and is
working properly. (See “How to Install This Smoke
Alarm” and “Weekly Testing.”)
Check the location of the smoke alarm.
(See “Where To Install Smoke Alarms.”)
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If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire—cooking smoke or an extremely dusty
furnace, for example—open a nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit. This will silence the alarm,
and once the smoke clears the unit will reset automatically.
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Clean the smoke alarm. (See “Regular Maintenance.”)
Smoke alarm “chirps” about once a minute.
Alarm horn doesn’t sound during testing.
Replace the battery. (See “Regular Maintenance.”)
Check that the battery is installed correctly and is work-
ing properly. (See “How to Install This Smoke Alarm”
and “Weekly Testing.”)
Using the Silence Feature
The silence feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several minutes. To use this feature, press the “Push to
Silence” button on the cover. The alarm will “chirp” about once a minute (for up to 15 minutes) to remind you the alarm
has been silenced. The “chirping” will stop when the unit returns to normal operation.
Alarm horn will not silence when you
push the Silence button.
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Do not ignore the alarm! Smoke present may be too
dense, indicating an emergency situation.
WARNING!
If the smoke alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under warranty, send it, shipping prepaid, along with
original purchase receipt (or write down date purchased), to: BRK Brands, Inc., Attn.: Consumer Affairs, 3920 Enterprise
Court, Aurora, IL 60504-8132. Enclose a note in the package describing what is wrong with the unit.
The silence feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily less sensitive to smoke. For your
safety, if smoke around the unit is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, it will
stay in alarm, or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the source of the smoke, do not assume it is
an unwanted alarm. Not responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not try to fix the unit yourself—this will void your warranty!
10-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Coverage: BRK Brands, Inc. warrants its enclosed smoke alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use for a period of ten years from the date of purchase. During the first year after the date of purchase,
BRK Brands, Inc. will replace any defective smoke alarm without charge. During the next nine years, BRK Brands, Inc.
will replace any defective smoke alarm at a charge to you not to exceed BRK Brands, Inc.’s cost. This is your exclusive
warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep
the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. Dealers, service centers, or
retail stores selling this product do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this
warranty. In new construction, if your smoke alarms were installed by a contractor, this warranty is valid for the
homeowner at the time of installation from the date of original installation and is not transferable.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use on improper voltage, current or battery, use contrary to the operating instructions,
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK Brands, Inc. Further, the warranty does not cover acts of
God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
BRK Brands, Inc. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or
implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose is limited in duration for 10 years. Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights that vary from state to state, or province to province.
Service: Units under warranty and in need of repair should be returned, shipping prepaid, to BRK Brands, Inc., Attn.:
Consumer Affairs, 3920 Enterprise Court, Aurora, IL 60504-8132.
Warranty: BRK Brands, Inc. makes no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to the battery.
BRK Electronics® is a registered trademark
of BRK Brands, Inc.
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