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1. Thank you for purchasing this Carbon Monoxide CO alarm Alake The symbols above mean that the alarm is suitable for use in domestic premises including static caravan holiday homes caravans motor caravans and boats This manual contains important safety information about the installation and operation of the alarm Read the manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference Warnings Installation of a CO alarm should not be used as a substitute for proper installation use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems This CO alarm is designed to protect individuals from the acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure It will not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions If in doubt consult a medical practitioner Long exposure to low levels gt 10 ppm of CO may cause chronic effects If in doubt consult a medical practitioner XC70 Separate indicators for each unit state e Aarm o e Power e Fault e Ventilate pre alarm Loud sounder output Gas inlet Ls Z TEST HUSH button e Fault hush e Alarm hush e Test with reduced sound level XC100 XC100D Separate indicators for each unit state e Power o an EVACUATE e Fault ek et e Ventilate pre alarm Loud sounder ALARM D aia Prominent action message e Appears only in alarm Hidden Text Gas inle
2. 12 Activate the Pre Alarm function To activate the Pre Alarm function which gives an early indication of a dangerous CO condition press the TEST HUSH button five times during the first 30 seconds after switching on the alarm The power light will flash each time the TEST HUSH button is pressed If activation is successful the blue VENTILATE light will flash five times in conjunction with short chirps Lights Sound isplay Meaning O Alarm red Pre alarm Power green nD function was Fault yellow activated Ventilate blue sucessfully 0000000000000000000000 5 times within 4 seconds Blank If activation is not successful switch off the alarm and try again To de activate the Pre Alarm function at any time switch off the alarm and then switch it on again without pressing the TEST HUSH button To check if the Pre Alarm function is activated briefly press the TEST HUSH button If the Pre Alarm is activated the green POWER and the blue VENTILATE lights will flash once together If the Pre Alarm function is not activated only the green POWER light will flash 29 Low Level Monitoring Mode 75 19 Alarm levels minutes minutes gt 100 25 6 Immediately minutes minutes gt 300 90 23 seconds seconds Cetus 100 mm x 72 mm x 36 mm CET 133 0 WAELE Free standing wall mount ceiling 22 10 Installation Mounting the alarm Warning The apparatus should be installed by a compete
3. as which is highly toxic It is produced by the incomplete burning of fuels such as wood charcoal coal heating oil paraffin petrol natural gas propane butane etc and by cigarette smoke A dangerous level of CO can occur if an appliance is faulty or badly maintained if a flue is blocked or if a room is inadequately ventilated The poisoning effect of breathing in CO depends on the concentration described in parts per million ppm and how long you are exposed for Signs and Symptoms 100 ppm Slight headache flushing of skin indefinite exposure 200 300 ppm Headache 5 6 hour exposure 400 600 ppm Severe headache weakness dizziness nausea vomiting 4 5 hour exposure Increased pulse and breathing rate syncope fainting coma intermittent seizures 4 5 hour exposure Weak pulse depressed respiration respiratory failure death 1 2 minutes exposure 1100 1500 ppm 5000 10000 ppm Source Health Protection Agency Compendium of Chemical Hazards Carbon Monoxide Version 3 2011 3 4 CO Alarm Operation All alarms have four status indicator lights an audible alarm and a TEST HUSH button The green POWER light indicates that the unit is activated and working normally The red ALARM light indicates that a dangerous CO condition has been detected The blue VENTILATE light gives an early indication of a dangerous CO condition The yellow FAULT light indicates that the
4. asis of a contract Acts for and on behalf of Life Safety Distribution AG Javastrasse 2 8604 Hegnau Switzerland by its Authorised Representative Honeywell Inc 156 4127 000 MANO0936_Issue 2_04 14_EN 2014 Honeywell Analytics 4 CO Alarm Operation continued Ventilate Pre Alarm Dangerous CO levels may be caused by faulty appliances which start to produce more and more CO over time Pre alarms will give an early warning of such situations even if the alarm levels are not being reached If these occur frequently it is recommended to call a technician for further investigations The pre alarm will start giving indications once 25 of the alarm level time and concentration has been reached For example if 50 ppm CO is present the pre alarm will start after 15 23 minutes instead of 60 90 minutes for a full alarm By default this function is deactivated as it is not required to protect you from dangerous levels of CO The installation section gives details of how to activate it The pre alarm is intended to help the knowledgeable end user to get an early indication of malfunctioning appliances lf the Pre Alarm function is activated and CO is detected the blue ventilate light will flash with a short chirp 1 2 or 3 times every 30 seconds when 25 50 or 75 of the alarm level respectively has been reached XC100D will also indicate the percentage of the alarm level and current CO concentration The audible alarm can be sile
5. ble signals are working Press the test button for 1 second to activate a full test cycle showing all lights messages green yellow blue red and sound the audible output at a reduced level If you wish hold the test button for 10 seconds to test with the full 85dB sound level Test Measuring mode overview Press the button for Reduced volume alarm Pause pattern Green Flash chirp Yellow Flash chirp Blue Flash chirp Unit mode Done even if button released 8 Installation Ideally an alarm should be fitted in every room containing a fuel burning appliance It is strongly recommended to also fit alarms in bedrooms and in rooms where you spend a lot of time lf the alarm is being fitted in the same room as a fuel burning appliance e lt should be located close to the ceiling and at a height greater than the height of any door or window e A ceiling mounted alarm should be at least 300 mm from any wall and a wall mounted alarm should be at least 150 mm from the ceiling Note Ensure that you can access the tamper proof locking tab e The alarm should be at a horizontal distance of between 1 m and 3 m from the nearest edge of the potential source lf the alarm is being fitted in a room without a fuel burning appliance it should be located relatively close to the breathing zone of the occupants For premises such as bedsits caravans or boats where the accommodation is a single living space incor
6. he CO alarm only signals an Alarm condition after a gas concentration higher than 43 ppm has been present for a period of time It can be temporarily set to a low level monitoring mode to enable it to be used as a measuring device Once this mode is activated the alarm will signal the presence of a CO level higher than 10 ppm immediately To activate the low level monitoring mode press and hold the test button for 18 seconds During this time the low volume and high volume tests will be active After 18 seconds you will see a green and a blue light flash and hear a short chirp and you can release the button The low level monitoring mode is now active for 60 minutes which is indicated by the flashing green light every 4 seconds CO concentrations higher than 10 ppm will be indicated by a flashing blue ventilate light XC100D will also display the CO concentration level The low level monitoring mode will end automatically after 60 minutes or by pressing the button at any time Lights sound splay Meaning O Alarm red Green power O Power green gt light flashing Fault yellow Low level O Ventilate blue monitoring GOC0C 000 000 000 000e 000 Current CO mode Green blue light flashing every concentration Blue Ventilate 4 seconds light flashing One short chirp when CO rises CO detected above 10 ppm only available on XC100D 5 Precautions during use The CO alarm does not require any maintenance ot
7. her than to clean the outside case occasionally with a clean tissue Ensure that the holes on the front of the unit are not blocked with dust or dirt Some common household substances can affect the sensitivity of the CO alarm Do not use household cleaners polishes perfumes or aerosol sprays on or close to the alarm Avoid the use of nail polish remover model paint or model glue close to the alarm 7 Specification Carbon Monoxide Electrochemical Cell XC70 Ecosure XC100 XC100D Ecosurex EN50291 1 2010 EN50291 2 2010 BSI Kite marked KM 565387 Other RoHS REACH compliances STEEN Every 60 minutes XC70 7 years warranty XC100 XC100D 10 years 10 C to 45 C OE gy 25 95 RH non condensing erating ae Long life lithium battery 3 V sealed for the life of the product no replacement necessary Visual Power Green LED indicators Alarm Red LED big message Fault Yellow LED Ventilate Blue LED Audible gt 90dB im Gas detected Sensor technology 21 9 Installation Where not to put the alarm The alarm should not be installed e In any outside location or where the temperature may drop below 10 C or exceed 45 C e In an enclosed space or where it can be obstructed e Directly above a sink or in the immediate vicinity of a cooking appliance e Next to a door or window extractor fan or air vent e Where dirt and dust may block the sensor e In a damp or humid location 25
8. n accordance with local regulations It is classified as electronic waste and contains a battery and therefore should be disposed of separately from household waste i When the unit has come to the end of its life dispose of p 17 Disclaimer This Carbon Monoxide alarm is designed to alert you to a potentially dangerous build up of Carbon Monoxide gas It is not designed to remedy a Carbon Monoxide problem nor to locate a specific source of Carbon Monoxide Honeywell shall not be liable to pay for any Carbon Monoxide investigation or service call Carried out or arranged in response to an alarm 31 ae l l l Bi High volume alarm pattern Will go back to Normal mode as soon as button released Where to put the alarm POE Alarm red All light and Power green sound signals gt Fault yellow are working Ventilate blue 0000000000000000000000 Each light flashing sequentially with a chirp All icons shown only available on XC100D Pause Low level monitoring mode start indication Green Flash Blue Flash chirp Button may be released At least30cm 3 CO Alarm At least 15cm co Alarn CO Alarm 24 Note The optional Pre Alarm function can only be activated during the first 30 seconds after switching on the alarm The alarm is switched on by clipping it into place in the wall mounting plate Caution Even if your alarm is free standing you mus
9. nced by pressing the TEST HUSH button XC100D will show the muted symbol The CO alarm will activate if it has detected a certain concentration for a given time as described below 50 ppm Alarm between 60 and 90 minutes 100 ppm Alarm between 10 and 40 minutes 300 ppm Alarm within 3 minutes The CO alarm is set in accordance with the relevant European standard to provide alarms that are determined by the concentration and how long it has been present This ensures that the alarm activates when dangerous levels of CO have built up over time and immediate action is required and avoids false alarms from temporary low levels of CO e g from cigarette smoke lf the unit is in ALARM the audible alarm can be silenced for 5 minutes by pressing the TEST HUSH button the red light will continue to flash XC100D will show the muted symbol If a dangerous gas level is still present after 5 minutes the audible alarm will sound again Note The HUSH function only operates if the gas reading is less than 350 ppm and can only be operated once Alarm memory CO does not leave any detectable traces so if an alarm happens while you are out the memory function will keep the red light flashing till the button is pressed or 7 days have passed XC100D will also show the recorded peak concentration level for 10 seconds after pressing the button Event logger Honeywell s CO alarms record a history of events which can be downloaded by p
10. nt person Contents e CO alarm e Wall mounting plate e Fixing nail e Instructions this document Caution The alarm must be connected to the wall mounting plate to switch it on The alarm can be free standing e g placed on a shelf or table or fixed to a wall or ceiling There are two options for wall mounting either hooked onto the nail provided or permanently fixed using appropriate wall plugs and screws not provided 26 13 Switch off the Alarm The alarm is switched off by removing it from the wall mounting plate Use a suitable tool such as a small screwdriver to press on the tamper proof tab located at the top right edge of the alarm and then slide the alarm to the left to remove it from the wall mounting plate 14 Conformance The CO Alarm is certified by BSI to the European standard EN 50291 1 Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises and EN50291 2 Electrical apparatus for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and similar premises including recreational craft It conforms to the Low Voltage Directive LVD and the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive ROHS 30 6 Testing your alarm Automatic self test Your CO alarm has an automatic self test function for the electronics which is performed every 60 minutes Monthly Test The CO alarm should be tested once per month to check that all visual and audi
11. porating the sleeping area the apparatus should be positioned as far from the cooking appliances as possible but near to where the person sleeps 23 For quick wall mounting 1 Place the wall mounting plate where you want to mount the alarm 2 With a pencil mark the location of the central key hole 3 Tap in the nail provided at the marked location For tamper proof wall or ceiling mounting 1 Place the wall mounting plate where you want to mount the alarm 2 With a pencil mark the location of the two screw holes 3 Drill holes of diameter 5 mm and insert appropriate wall plugs 4 Screw the mounting plate to the wall ceiling Discreet ON OFF switch activates when mounted to wall bracket Hanger key hole for non permanent wall mounting Wall mount screwholes 27 15 Troubleshooting and getting assistance After you have carefully read all instructions and your alarm still fails to work contact the nearest customer service centre listed in the Contact Us section Customer service advisors may be able to resolve your problem quickly Alternatively contact your local supplier lf the product needs to be returned for repair or replacement put it in a padded box with a letter describing the fault and postage paid For battery powered devices ensure that the alarm has been switched off A proof of purchase must be provided to claim repair under warranty 16 End of life it i
12. resent A dangerous CO condition is build ing up A full CO alarm will be triggered later if the CO level does not decrease Current CO concentration and percentage of full alarm level 1 2 or 3 chirps and flashes once every 30 seconds increasing the longer CO is present O 0 X FAULT 1 chirp and flash once every minute O O FAULT 3 chirps and flashes once every minute 4 4 The unit has reached its end of life and must be replaced The wireless module is not working correctly Refer to the wireless module manual for further details unless muted by pressing the TEST HUSH button only if activated during first time switch on only applicable when a wireless interconnection plug in module is installed GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBER 0800 111 999 Contact numbers for other fuel appliances Oil users Contact OFTEC on 0845 658 5080 Solid fuel users Contact HETAS on 0800 600 000 13 For liquified petroleum gas LPG Bulk and metered supplies see telephone number on the bulk storage vessel or at the meter Cylinder supplies see gas supplier emergency contact details in the local telephone directory The Calor Gas Emergency number is 08457 444999 If your unit is in ALARM keep calm and carry out the following actions in the order given e Open all doors and windows to increase the rate of ventilation Stop using all fuel burning appliances and turn them off where po
13. rofessionals This provides a more in depth analysis of CO events such as detailed information on the CO concentration of the last 7 days and weekly maximums for the whole operating life Dates of alarm events are recorded Operating and Installation Instructions Honeywell X Series Battery CO Alarms XC70 XC100 XC100D Fault end of unit life lf the unit is in FAULT the YELLOW light will flash every minute with a short chirp The CO alarm must not be used any more and should be replaced The only exception is a wireless module fault which is signalled with a triple chirp In this case refer to the wireless module manual for further details The chirps can be silenced for 24 hours by pressing the TEST HUSH button The 24 hour period can be restarted by pressing the TEST HUSH button twice XC100D will show the muted symbol Note The fault signal is caused by a low battery an electronics failure or the end of the CO sensor life The end of life signal comes from an inbuilt timer and is given 10 years XC 100 XC100D models or 7 years XC70 model after activation A replace by date is also printed on the side of the unit to facilitate an advance replacement before the end of life signal is given This date includes a 6 months shelf life i e this is the latest date the unit should be replaced An end of life signal may be given earlier 4 CO Alarm Operation continued Low Level Monitoring Mode Normally t
14. s capped at the price of the product In no event are we liable for a any direct indirect incidental consequential loss b any loss arising from business interruption c loss of profits d loss of revenue e loss of use of any property or capital f loss of anticipated savings or loss of data 32
15. ssible lf the alarm continues then evacuate the premises Leave the doors and windows open and only re enter the building when the alarm has stopped Get medical help for anyone suffering the effects of Carbon Monoxide poisoning such as headache or nausea and advise that Carbon Monoxide inhalation is suspected Telephone the gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number so that the source of carbon monoxide emissions can be identified and corrected Do not use the fuel burning appliances again until they have been checked and cleared for use by a competent person according to national regulations Note There may be another source of carbon monoxide emission apart from fuel burning appliances for example a large amount of tobacco smoke town gas or emission from a smouldering fire I56 4127 000 www homesafety honeywell com www honeywellanalytics com www honeywell com Honeywell UK customer service centre Honeywell Analytics Ltd 4 Stinsford Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 ORZ Tel 44 0 1202 645577 Fax 44 0 1202 665331 consumer honeywell com Please Note While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in this publication no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions Data may change as well as legislation and you are strongly advised to obtain copies of the most recently issued regulations standards and guidelines This publication is not intended to form the b
16. t TEST HUSH button e Fault hush e Alarm hush e Test with reduced sound level Display XC100D only Alarm or Fault silenced Replace unit Remote fire alarm Remote alarm triggered by another unit Full CO alarm CO concentration in PPM Number of units in a wireless network during configuration with XW100 wireless module CO pre alarm levels 2 Description il ALARM amu FEA i FS l mji a XC70 XC100D Honeywell offers three versions of its battery powered CO alarms with different user interfaces and lifetime The basic model XC70 uses indicator lights to visually signal the state of the unit and comes with 7 years life and warranty XC100 and XC100D both show big alarm messages in the case of an alarm and both come with 10 years life and warranty XC100D has an LCD screen to provide more information about rising CO levels and recorded CO peak levels In addition all versions have an audible alarm and a TEST HUSH button All Honeywell X Series alarms can be wirelessly interconnected using an optional plug in module This means that if one X Series CO or Fire Alarm triggers an alarm all interconnected units will give an audible alarm as well This is especially useful when living in a large or multi story dwelling Some wireless module information is included in this manual for completeness 2 3 About Carbon Monoxide CO Carbon Monoxide CO is an invisible odourless g
17. t attach the wall mounting plate lt 1 Fit the alarm onto the wall mounting plate approximately 10 mm to the left of centre 2 Press firmly against the wall plate and slide the alarm to the right 3 Tamper proof locking tab will click into place 4 All lights will flash in sequence and the sounder will chirp to indicate that the alarm has been activated 5 The green light will blink once per minute indicating that the alarm is operating 6 Test the alarm following the procedure for the Monthly Test 28 18 Warranty Honeywell warrants your new CO alarm for seven years XC70 model or ten years XC100 and XC100D models from the date of purchase by the end user or until the expiry date on the side of the unit whichever occurs first according to the specifications as set out in this instruction manual We will at our discretion repair or replace with same or similar product any part of the CO alarm which is found to be defective in either materials or workmanship within the warranty period We shall be under no obligation to repair or replace units which are found to be defective in any way due to unreasonable use or neglect improper storage used or maintained not in accordance with the user manual or if the product has been tampered with or found to have been dismantled This warranty is instead of and excludes all warranties implied by law and to the extent permitted by law our liability under the warranty i
18. unit is not working properly The TEST HUSH button is used to test the unit or to mute an alarm or fault signal Normal operation The green POWER light will flash once per minute to indicate that your alarm is working The screen of the XC100D will be blank Alarm lf a dangerous CO condition is detected the red ALARM light message will flash and the audible alarm will sound continuously XC100D will display the current CO level and a skull symbol If the unit is in ALARM and the gas clears the unit will go into Alarm Memory mode Press the TEST HUSH button to return to normal operation 4 CO0 Alarm E aan continued LightsadSomd O and Sound Alarm Power VENELA Sound Red Green Blue M O w o 0 Display XC100D Normal operation NORMAL No gas present OPERATION 1 flash once every minute l N e 9 O O O 15 I 6 Dangerous CO condition detected ALARM Current CO concentration Continuously 4 chirps and flashes After 60 minutes pattern is repeated once every 30 seconds O O O O m F 2 Dangerous CO condition detected by another interconnected CO alarm REMOTE CO or FIRE ALARM CO ALARM Continuously 4 chirps B k Fire detected by an interconnected Fire ALARM Continuously 3 chirps fire alarm l Dangerous CO condition detected O O O 5 whilst user was absent ALARM MEMORY Currently no dangerous 1 chirp and flash once every minute PRE ALARM O 0 3 49 CO level p

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