Evelyn Colon - First Alert
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1. products Other substances may also affect the reliability of the unit e Directly above a sink or cooker e Next to a door window or extractor fan or anywhere that it would be affected by draughts e In exhaust streams from gas engines vents flues or chimneys e Where it would be obstructed by curtains or furniture e In an area where the temperature could drop below 10 C or rise to above 40 C e Where humidity is less than 30 R H or more than 90 R H e Where dirt or dust could block the sensor and stop it from working e Where it could be easily knocked or damaged or where it could be accidentally turned off or removed AWARNING e This CO Alarm is designed for use inside a single family home or apartment It is not meant to be used in common lobbies hallways or basements of multi family buildings unless working CO Alarms are also installed in each family living unit CO Alarms in common areas may not be heard from inside individual family living units e This CO Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete detection systems in places which house many people like hotels or dormitories unless a CO Alarm is also placed in each unit e DO NOT use this CO Alarm in warehouses industrial or commercial buildings special purpose non residential buildings or airplanes This CO Alarm is specifically designed for residential use and may not provide adequate protection in non residential applications HOW TO I2. CO e House well ventilated before the investigator arrives e Problem caused by backdrafting e Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives it may be difficult to locate the source of CO BRK Brands Inc shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call TIPS FOR THE HOMEOWNER Energy Conservation and Indoor Air Quality Two steps that homeowners take to conserve energy may adversely affect indoor air quality Since air leakage can account for as much as 40 of heat loss houses are being made more airtight Reduced air leakage will contribute to higher concentrations of air contaminants from indoor sources and can cause draught reversal in the central heating boiler or fireplace chimney when the demand for air by fireplaces central heating boilers and exhaust fans exceed the air supplied by leakage area and supply ducts Converting from oil to gas without taking steps to prevent chimney deterioration will increase the risk of chimney blockage draught failure and the associated release of combustion products into the house You should always use properly qualified CAPITA registered gas installers Dirt and Blockage Never insulate or try to seal up a draught hood wind cap or exhaust vent on any gas appliance central heating boiler hot water heater cooker dryer or space heater Keep area around appliances clean Don t st
3. Source of CO After an Alarm 0 0 00000 4 Tips for the HOMGOWNER seis ee cee da daa pd iirst He aed McRin aad 4 Additional Safety Tips i cc ic cc co asad eccad mes poalle dk ane a aiie dr dadrdransvanevad 4 Potential Sources of CO in the Home 0 0e eee eee 5 6 ENP 5020 1200 8 isd apren enr EEEE eee rR EAE EES 5 6 General Limitations Of CO Alarms 0 0000 cece eee eee eee 5 6 Troubleshooting Guide 00 ccc cee ees 5 6 Limited Guarantee 000 cece eee eee 5 6 2009 BRK Brands Europe Ltd Unit 6 Carter Court Davy Way Waterwells Business Park Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 2DE United Kingdom All rights reserved E mail address info firstalert co uk info brk co uk www firstalert eu www brkdicon eu INTRODUCTION BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT Dangers Warnings and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations Pay special attention to these items e THIS IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM This CO Alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion It is NOT designed to detect smoke fire or any other gas e This CO Alarm is approved for use in single family residences It is NOT designed for marine use or for use in a caravan ACAUTION e This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas AWARNING e The Silence Feature is
4. gas appliances this must be a CAPITA registered installer 9 If no symptoms exist operate the Test Reset button and immediately ventilate the home by opening the windows and doors 10 The alarm can be silenced by pressing the Test Reset button AWARNING Alarms have various limitations See General Limitations of CO Alarms for details USING THE SILENCE FEATURE AWARNING e The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm Failure to do so can result in injury or death NEVER remove the batteries from your CO Alarm to silence the horn Use the silence feature Removing the batteries removes your protection See What to Do if the Alarm Sounds for details on responding to an alarm The Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence your CO Alarm s alarm horn while you correct the problem it will not correct a CO problem While the alarm is silenced it will continue to monitor the air for CO When CO reaches alarm levels the alarm will sound repeating horn pattern 4 beeps a pause 4 beeps etc Press and hold the Test Silence button until the horn is silent The initial Silence cycle will last approximately 4 minutes NOTE After initial 4 minute Silence cycle the CO Alarm re evaluates present CO levels and responds accordingly If CO levels remain potentially dangerous or start rising higher the horn will s
5. order e Test it every week using the Test Silence button e Vacuum the CO Alarm cover once a month using the soft brush attach ment Never use water cleaners or solvents since these may damage the unit Test the CO Alarm again after vacuuming e Replace the batteries when the CO Alarm chirps about every minute the low battery warning The low battery warning should last for 30 days but you should replace the battery immediately to continue your protection Choosing a replacement battery This CO Alarm requires two alkaline LR6 1 5VDC AA batteries The following batteries are acceptable as replacements Duracell MN1500 LR6 Energizer E91 These replacement batteries are commonly available at local retail stores IMPORTANT Use only the replacement batteries listed The unit may not operate properly with other batteries Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge ACAUTION DO NOT spray cleaning chemicals or insect sprays directly on or near the CO Alarm DO NOT paint over the CO Alarm Doing so may cause permanent damage IMPORTANT Household cleaners aerosol chemicals and other contaminants can affect the sensor When using any of these materials near the CO Alarm make sure the room is well ventilated WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO WHAT IS CO CO is an invisible odourless tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not burn completely or are exposed to heat usually
6. ACUATE your home and call your emergency services or the Fire Department If not press the Test Silence button again and keep ventilating your home Relocate your alarm If frequent alarms continue have home rechecked for potential CO problems You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem If you have any questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual please visit our website www firstalert eu or www brkdicon eu GUARANTEE INFORMATION Limited Guarantee Your BRK First Alert Alarm excluding the battery in the CO400 and CO4000 is guaranteed for 5 years from date of purchase against defect in material and workmanship If the unit is faulty within this period return it to the supplier with proof of the purchase date This guarantee only covers defects in material or workmanship in normal residential use and does not cover damage resulting from negligent handling misuse or lack of reasonable care YOUR ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPERTY DISABILITY OR OTHER INSURANCE OF ANY KIND APPROPRIATE COVERAGE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CONSULT YOUR INSURANCE AGENT BRK Brands Europe Ltd the Company guarantees its enclosed Carbon Monoxide Alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five years from the date of purchase BRK Brands Europe Ltd makes no other express guarantee for this Carbon Monoxide Alarm No agent representative dealer or employee from the Comp
7. ANDING YOUR CO ALARM WELCOME CHIRP Horn chirps and light blinks once when batteries are first connected ALARM RECEIVING BATTERY POWER Green light flashes every minute Horn is silent LOW BATTERY WARNING Audible warning only The horn chirps once every minute This warning should last for up to 30 days but you should replace the batteries as soon as possible DURING TESTING Light flashes Red in sync with the horn pattern 4 beeps pause 4 beeps simulating a CO Alarm condition CO ALARM Sensor has detected enough CO to trigger an alarm Light flashes rapidly and horn sounds loudly repeating 4 beeps pause See If Your CO Alarm Sounds for details During an alarm move everyone to a source of fresh air DO NOT move the CO Alarm CO ALARM REQUIRES SERVICE MALFUNCTION SIGNAL The light flashes RED and the horn sounds 3 chirps every minute CO Alarm needs to be replaced CO ALARM HAS REACHED ITS END OF LIFE The light flashes RED and the horn sounds 5 chirps every minute CO Alarm needs to be replaced INSTALLATION WHERE TO AND WHERE NOT TO INSTALL CO ALARMS Ideally you should have an alarm in or near every room that has a fuel burning appliance However if you have more than one appliance but only one alarm you should take the following into consideration when deciding where best to put the alarm e If there is a fuel burning appliance in the room where you sleep you should put th
8. First Alert USER S MANUAL BATTERY OPERATED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE BS EN 50291 2001 Licence No KM554921 Model CO400 CO4000 MO09 0058 008 P 09 09 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE This user s manual contains important information about your Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm s operation If you are installing this CO Alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user TABLE OF CONTENTS INOGUCUGHT ssnin e cad idee dae EE E EERE eee 1 2 Basic Safety Information rasi sorissrawuaa abate eae eile aa aaa 1 How Your CO Alani Works iaia soisi eae ead ae eee dele ae each 1 Understanding Your CO Alarm 1 2 e cee eee 2 instalation ssai rinn erii rbt Meas daar eos aan eee eae ewe R 2 3 Where to and Where Not to Install CO Alarms 5 2 How to Install Your CO Alarm 2 2 0 0 d ta e eee eee 2 3 What to Do if the Alarm Sounds 000 cess ence eee eee 3 Using the Silence Feature 00 0 c ccc eee eee 3 Testing and Maintenance 00 cece eee ee eee eee eee 3 4 Weekly TESTING ie ce sccsetiiecesie aiid aaan a niin Pond Tae Mosc capa anda ye 3 Regular Maintenance eisicigd 2 oi a scalg ge a Sera era abe adits aed merayerd 4 What You Need To Know About CO 0 0 cece eee eee 4 6 Whatis CO ccc aacieed ia dodo o de RRR a ORE GM dee ee 4 Symptoms of CO POISONING owes danii senon nee ee nnne nne 4 Finding the
9. NSTALL YOUR CO ALARM Read Where To and Where Not to Install CO Alarms before starting Before you start installation find the pair of self adhesive labels included with this CO Alarm On each label write in the phone number of your emer gency responder like 999 in the UK or 112 in Europe and a qualified appliance technician Place one label near the CO Alarm and the other label in the fresh air location you plan to go if the alarm sounds INSTALLING THE AA BATTERIES 1 Flip the battery door down to open 2 Install both AA batteries included inside the battery compartment as indicated Make sure the and ends of each battery are aligned properly A chirp will be issued 3 Close the battery door Mounting Guide Template 64 mm 2 5 inches TO MOUNT ON THE WALL Tools you will need pencil drill with 5mm or 3 16 drill bit flathead screwdriver hammer 1 Choose a location on the wall Do not install the Alarm closer than 150 mm from where the wall meets the ceiling 2 Hold the mounting guide template against the wall and make a mark inside each keyhole where you will drill your mounting hole as shown in the diagram on page 2 3 Use a5 mm 3 16 drill bit to drill through the marks you made for the mounting holes 4 Insert the plastic screw anchors into the mounting holes until they are flush with the wall If necessary tap them gently with a hammer 5 Insert the screws
10. any has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or limitations of the guarantee The Company s obligation of this guarantee shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the alarm which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the five year period commencing with date of purchase The Company shall not be obligated to repair or replace Carbon Monoxide Alarm which are found This product the batteries and other accessories must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and must be collected separately at the end of the products life Contact your local authority for information about collection points in your area BRK is a registered trademark of BRK Brands Inc First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust 5 to be in need of repair because of damage unreasonable use modifications or alterations occurring after the date of purchase Battery BRK Brands Europe Ltd make no guarantee express or implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery This guarantee does not affect a customer s statutory rights in any way In the event of a problem with your alarm or you have any questions concerning use and care of the product or concerning service please consult your owners manual If you require further help or clarification please write BRK Brands Europe Lt
11. d Unit 6 Carter Court Davy Way Waterwells Business Park Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 2DE PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE Please note that specifications may be subject to change For your records please record Date Purchased Where Purchased Date Installed Month Year Replace alarm 5 years after installation Please write the date in the space provided Month Year The alarm will also provide an audible End of Life Signal approximately 5 years after installation to remind you to replace the unit The End of Life Signal can be silenced for up to 2 days Do not unplug the alarm or remove the batteries until you get replacement MO9 0058 008 P 09 09
12. e a limited life Although the CO Alarm and all of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable as possible any of these parts could fail at any time Therefore you must test your CO Alarm weekly CO Alarms are not foolproof Like all other electronic devices CO Alarms have limitations They can only detect CO that reaches their sensors They may not give early warning to rising CO levels if the CO is coming from a remote part of the home away from the CO Alarm TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Unit chirps once per minute The horn sounds 3 chirps every minute The horn sounds 5 chirps every minute replaced MALFUNCTION SIGNAL CO Alarm needs to be replaced END OF LIFE SIGNAL CO Alarm needs to be Low battery warning Install 2 new AA batteries CO Alarms under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement See Limited Guarantee for details Immediately replace the CO Alarm CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO press the Test Silence button CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high levels of CO are revealed in an investigation For a list of acceptable replacement batteries see Page 4 Regular Maintenance The CO Alarm may be improperly located Refer to Where to and Where Not to Install CO Alarms POISONING EV
13. e alarm in that room e If there is a fuel burning appliance in the room that you use a lot e g a sitting room you should put it in that room e If you live in a bed sit put the alarm as far away from the cooking appliances as possible but near to the place where you sleep e f the fuel burning appliance is in a room not normally used e g a boiler room put the alarm just outside the room so that you will be able to hear the alarm more easily If the alarm is in the same room as the appliance It should be mounted on or close to the ceiling at a height greater than that of any door or window It should be at least 300mm from any wall light fitting or any other obstruction If mounted on a wall it should be at least 150mm from the ceiling If mounted in a room with a sloped or gabled ceiling it should be at least 1 metre lower than the highest point of the room as long as that is above doors and windows If the alarm is in a room that is remote from the appliance then the alarm should be in the breathing zone of the occupants e Analarm should be at least 1 8 metres 6 feet from the fuel burning appliance Carbon Monoxide Alarms A A Heat Alarms For added protection Do not put a CO alarm e Outside the building e In close proximity to a vehicle exhaust pipe this will damage the alarm e In or below a cupboard e n a damp or humid area e Near paint thinners adhesives polishes aerosols or household cleaning
14. el near the bedrooms may not sense CO in the basement For this reason one CO Alarm may not give adequate warning Complete coverage is recommended Place CO Alarms on each level of the home CO Alarms may not be heard The alarm horn loudness meets or exceeds current EN standards of 85 dB at 1 metre 3 feet However if the CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom it may not wake up a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been drinking alcoholic beverages This is especially true if the door is closed or only partly open Even persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed doors Noise from traffic stereo radio television air conditioner or other appliances may also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn This CO Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired CO Alarms are not a substitute for a smoke alarm Although fire is a source of carbon monoxide this CO Alarm does not sense smoke or fire This CO Alarm senses CO that may be escaping unnoticed from malfunctioning furnaces appliances or other sources Early warning of fire requires the installation of smoke alarms CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance Though these CO Alarms warn against increasing CO levels BRK Brands Inc does not warrant or imply in any way that they will protect lives from CO poisoning Homeowners and renters must still insure their lives CO Alarms hav
15. fire Electrical appliances typically do not produce CO These fuels include Wood coal charcoal oil natural gas gasoline kerosene and propane Common appliances are often sources of CO If they are not properly main tained are improperly ventilated or malfunction CO levels can rise quickly CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy efficient Air tight homes with added insulation sealed windows and other weatherproofing can trap CO inside SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with ALL household members Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue flu like symptoms Medium Exposure Throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Extreme Exposure Convulsions unconsciousness heart and lung failure Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death AWARNING Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others including people with cardiac or respiratory problems infants unborn babies pregnant mothers or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO These people should consult their doctors for advice on taking additional precautions FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM Carbon monoxide is an odourless invisible gas which often makes it difficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm These are a few of the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of
16. for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem Always check your home for a potential problem after any alarm Failure to do so can result in injury or death e NEVER ignore your Carbon Monoxide Alarm if it alarms Refer to If Your CO Alarm Sounds for more information Failure to do so can result in injury or death e Test the CO Alarm once a week If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correctly have it replaced immediately If the CO Alarm is not working properly it cannot alert you to a problem HOW YOUR CO ALARM WORKS GENERAL INFORMATION AWARNING e This CO Alarm does not operate without working batteries Removing the batteries or failure to replace them at the end of their service life removes your protection A CO Alarm measures the CO levels in the air It will alarm if CO levels rise quickly if the heat exchanger on your furnace breaks for example or if CO is consistently present a slow CO leak on a fuel burning appliance This Carbon Monoxide Alarm features a permanently installed sensor and an 85 dB alarm horn It also has a silence feature to temporarily quiet the alarm horn THE PARTS OF YOUR CO ALARM 1 Open door here 4 Battery Compartment 2 Test Silence Button 5 Behind Cover Alarm Horn 85dB audible alarm for test alarm 3 POWER ALARM Light RED and unit malfunction warning Digitally signed Eve yn by Evelyn Colon Date 2009 09 16 Colo 08 20 15 05 00 UNDERST
17. have unknowingly created dangerous conditions Do not expose yourself to carbon monoxide through carelessness Never operate a petrol engine in a confined or enclosed space such as a garage or tool shed Never use a paraffin stove or charcoal grill in a confined space such as a closed garage or caravan On brick chimneys inspect and clean out regularly to ensure that the chimney is free and clear of debris Regardless of the fuel your boiler fireplace or stove uses your chimney should be inspected from time to time by a competent person Any Efficiency devices must always be installed by a CAPITA registered installer When using paints household cleaning supplies or similar materials be sure that you re using them in a well ventilated area Following sensible maintenance and safety procedures in the home will give you fuel savings without endangering your health Fuel burning appliances like portable heater gas or wood burning fireplace gas kitchen range or cooktop gas clothes dryer Damaged or insufficient venting corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe leaking chimney pipe or flue or cracked heat exchanger blocked or clogged chimney opening Improper use of appliance device operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in an enclosed area like a garage or screened porch Transient CO Problems transient or on again off again CO problems can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special ci
18. into the anchors until the screwhead is 3 mm 1 8 inch away from the wall 6 Slide the CO Alarm onto the screws until you feel it click into place 7 Test the CO Alarm as described in Weekly Testing WHAT TO DO IF THE ALARM SOUNDS AWARNING If harmful levels of carbon monoxide are detected your alarm will emit a series of four beeps followed by a short pause this will be accompanied by a flashing red light This pattern will be repeated until the alarm is successfully reset If the alarm is emitting a different pattern of beeps see section Understanding Your CO Alarm If the alarm sounds respond as follows 1 If anyone is experiencing the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning headache dizziness nausea or other flu like symptoms Open the doors and windows to ventilate Turn off any fuel burning appliances where possible and stop using them Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open Ring your gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number Record those numbers here gp on Gas supplier CAPITA Engineer Hospital Doctor 6 Do not re enter the property until the alarm has stopped 7 Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning headache nausea and advise that carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected 8 Do not use the fuel burning appliances again until they have been checked by an expert In the case of
19. lows No alarm before Carbon Monoxide Concentration Will alarm before 60 minutes 90 minutes 100 ppm 10 minutes 40 minutes 300 ppm Z 3 minutes IMPORTANT CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat Since you cannot see or smell CO never assume it s not present e An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect average healthy adults but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches e An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average healthy adults after 35 minutes but can cause death after 2 hours IMPORTANT This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time It alarms if CO levels are extremely high in a short period of time or if CO levels reach a certain minimum over a long period of time The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average healthy adults Why is this important Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time In many reported cases of CO exposure victims may be aware that they are not feeling well but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help Also young children and pets may be the first affected The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm sounds However people with cardiac or respiratory problems infants unborn babies pregnant mothers or elderly people can be more quickly and seve
20. once a week If the CO Alarm ever fails to test correctly have it replaced immediately If the CO Alarm is not working properly it cannot alert you to a problem e 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 Push and hold the Test Silence button on the cover until the LED flashes The alarm horn will sound 4 beeps a pause then 4 beeps The ALARM RED light will flash The alarm sequence should last 5 6 seconds If it does not alarm make sure fresh batteries are correctly installed and test it again If the unit still does not alarm replace it immediately If the alarm does not test properly 1 Make sure that fresh batteries are installed correctly 2 Be sure the Alarm is clean and dust free 3 Install fresh AA batteries and test the Alarm again AWARNING e DO NOT try fixing the Alarm yourself this will void your warranty If the CO Alarm is still not operating properly and it is still under warranty please see How to Obtain Warranty Service in the Limited Warranty Install a new CO Alarm immediately e The Test Silence button is the only proper way to test the CO Alarm NEVER use vehicle exhaust Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty For a list of acceptable replacement batteries see Regular Maintenance REGULAR MAINTENANCE To keep the CO Alarm in good working
21. oot from a fireplace or boiler chimney usually means your home needs more air for proper combustion and healthy living For gas fired equipment mostly yellow rather than clear blue burner flames a pilot light that keeps going out or a smell of gas indicate trouble Turn off the equipment and contact the gas emergency service number in the telephone directory under Gas In addition familiarize yourself with all enclosed materials Read this manual in its entirety and make sure you understand what to do if your CO Alarm sounds ADDITIONAL SAFETY TIPS BRK First Alert CO alarms are manufactured to the highest standards to ensure faultless operation and long life The manufacturers do however recommend that no CO alarm should be used for more than ten years in order to minimise the chance of a fault occurring The disposal procedure to be followed for this alarm is to send back defective or used alarms to your supplier Have your fuel burning equipment checked periodically for safety and efficiency by a qualified service engineer If you are adding a wood or coal burning stove to a home make sure that the stove is properly installed and vented Check with the Building Inspectors Department of your local council and always use a qualified CAPITA registered gas installer If you have already installed a wood or coal stove without building regulation approval consult your local Building Control Officer Some do it yourselfers
22. ore anything that could restrict air circulation close to equipment If you have a gas water heater make sure that combustion air openings at the bottom of the tank and the opening below the draft diverter on top of the tank next to the flue duct remain unblocked If you have a gas dryer the exhaust duct must be vented to the outside and have a hood at the end Check that the exhaust system is not blocked by lint or debris and that the flapper in the hood moves freely For all fuel burning equipment make sure that vent hoods and pipes are not blocked by insulation leaves or bird nests If you have pets make sure that there is no build up of fur or hair around gas burners or aeration holes Using other equipment that consumes or exhausts household air If you use exhaust fans a fireplace or other fuel burning heaters or stoves Run exhaust fans for just a minute or two Prolonged use could remove too much air and it wastes heat If your appliance has a conventional flue beware of running extraction fans when the gas appliance is on When your fireplace coal or wood stove is operating open a window or install a fresh air duct directly to the fireplace or stove so that it won t steal air from your central heating boiler Confining or enclosing gas fired equipment If you have partitioned off your central heating boiler and water heater you may need additional ventilation Danger Signs Stuffy stale or smelly air back draughts and s
23. rcumstances POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO IN THE HOME The following conditions can result in transient CO situations 1 Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor conditions such as e Wind direction and or velocity including high gusty winds Heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles e Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans e Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fresh air e Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters e Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations 2 Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace 3 Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust close to the ground 4 Car idling in an open or closed attached garage or near a home These conditions are dangerous because they can trap exhaust in your home Since these conditions can come and go they are also hard to recreate during a CO investigation BRITISH STANDARD INSTITUTE EN 50291 2001 WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM Technical information Your alarm utilizes a proprietary Electronic Sensing Technology that permits the unit to vary the exposure time before the alarm sounds based on carbon monoxide concentrations The carbon monoxide concentrations and time standards for the alarms are as fol
24. rely affected by CO If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning consult your doctor immediately Audible Alarm 85 dB minimum at 1 metre 3 feet GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS CO alarms may not waken all individuals If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the CO alarm or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in the event of an emergency CO Alarms will not work without power This alarm requires two standard AA batteries to operate CO Alarms for Solar or Wind Energy users and battery backup power systems AC powered CO Alarms should only be operated with true or pure sine wave inverters Operating this Alarm with most battery powered UPS uninterruptible power supply products or square wave or quasi sine wave inverters will damage the Alarm If you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type please consult with the manufacturer to verify This CO Alarm will not sense carbon monoxide that does not reach the sensor This CO Alarm will only sense CO at the sensor CO may be present in other areas Doors or other obstructions may affect the rate at which CO reaches the CO Alarm For this reason if bedroom doors are usually closed at night we recommend you install a CO Alarm in each bedroom and in the hallway between them CO Alarms may not sense CO on another level of the home For example a CO Alarm on the second lev
25. tart sounding again While the detector is silenced If the CO Alarm Is silent for only 4 minutes then CO levels are still potentially starts sounding loudly 4 beeps dangerous pause 4 beeps pause If the CO Alarm Remains silent after you pressed the Test Silence button This means This means CO levels are dropping SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING This silence feature can temporarily quiet the low battery warning chirp for up to 8 hours You can silence the low battery warning chirp by pressing the Test Silence button An acknowledge chirp will let you know that the low battery silence feature has been activated After 8 hours the low battery chirp will resume Replace the batteries as soon as possible this unit will not operate without battery power If you cannot silence the low battery warning the batteries are too low Replace the batteries immediately SILENCING THE END OF LIFE SIGNAL This silence feature can temporarily quiet the End of Life warning chirp for up to 2 days You can silence the End of Life warning chirp by pressing the Test Silence button The horn will chirp acknowledging that the End of Life silence feature has been activated After approximately 2 days the End of Life chirp will resume After approximately 2 3 weeks the End of Life warning cannot be silenced TESTING amp MAINTENANCE WEEKLY TESTING AWARNING Test the CO Alarm
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