Carbon Monoxide Poisonous Gas Alarm
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1. ANY ALARM Please carefully review this owner s manual to ensure that you know what actions to take in the event of an alarm What To Do During An Alarm Keep calm and open the doors and windows to ventilate Turn off the appliance where possible and stop using the appliance Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open Ring your gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number keep the number in a prominent place Write your fuel supplier s emergency number here Do not re enter the property until the alarm has stopped Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning headache nausea and advise that carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected Do not use the appliance again until tt has been checked by an expert In the case of gas appliances this must be a CORGI registered installer 19 Technical Information Detector Specifications Sensor Type Sensor Life Alarm Sound Level Recommended Batteries Battery Life Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Weight Certified to The FireAngel carbon monoxide detector is designe meet the requirements of BSI standard BS EN 5029 The alarm will sound e When concen more than 2 hours Between 60 an Between 10 an Within 3 minu Model CO 808 Electrochemical 6 Years 85dB at metre 3 feet Duracell 9V Ultra Duracell MN1604 Energizer 522 Energizer 9V Ultra Gold2. and the LEDs will flash or the horn Warning Prolonged exposure to the horn in close proximity will damage your hearing 11 Under normal operating conditions the battery should last year When the unit is in full alarm the battery life is 7 days from full capacity The detector will not protect against the risk of CO poisoning when the battery has drained Warning Constant exposure to extreme high or low temperatures may reduce battery life 12 Operating Features Your FireAngel detector offers many features which set it apart from other CO detectors on the market today Test Reset Button Feature This button will test your horn battery and circuitry silence the loud 85dB at metre 3 feet horn during an alarm only for alarms due to levels of CO of less than 50ppm allows you to test the sensor by introducing a source of CO into the detector see page 15 13 Testing the Horn Battery and Circuitry Test the horn battery and circuitry by pressing the Test Reset button briefly to confirm that the detector is operating properly The horn should sound as soon as the button is pressed and both the LEDs will flash indicating that the horn is working and the battery is providing power to the unit This test for the horn battery and circuitry should performed on a weekly basis vents test reset button 14 Testing The Sensor NOTE We suggest the use of an ince
3. meet the requiremen be aware of CO poisoning symptoms buy appliances accepted by a recognised testing laboratory ructions have appliance installations done by professionals CORGI registered for gas appliances have your appliances checked regularly by a qualified service engineer pliances er is in use s of BS EN 50291 2001 in your home Where To Install Your Detector WARNING This detector will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas In which room should the detector be installed Ideally an apparatus should be installed in every room containing a fuel burning appliance Additional apparatus may be installed to ensure that adequate warning is given for occupants in other rooms by locating apparatus in remote rooms in which the occupant s spend considerable time whilst awake and from which they may not be able hear an alarm from apparatus in another part of the premises and every sleeping room However if there is a fuel burning appliance in more than one room and the number of apparatus is limited the following points should be considered when deciding where best to put the apparatus locate the apparatus in a room containing a flueless or open flued appliance and e locate apparatus in a room where the occupant s spend most time Ifthe domestic premises is a bedsit a single room serving as both sitting and bedroom then
4. testing To return your FireAngel under warranty send it suitably packed and disabled this will be explained by the FireAngel technical support engineer with postage prepaid a note indicating the returns authority number and describing the nature of the difficulty with proof of date of purchase to FireAngel Limited The TechnoCentre Puma Way Coventry CVI 2TT UK SA0158 S2 R5 23 CE Certificate No 65 c 02 Certified to to BS EN 50291 2001 BS EN 50291 2001 Firefingel Technical Support Line 024 7623 6663 1 800 523171 in Eire E mail technicalsupport fireangel co uk Web wwW fireangel co uk FireAngel Ltd The Technocentre Puma Way Coventry CVI 2TT England Ref SA0158 R5
5. the apparatus should be put as far from the cooking appliances as possible but near to where the person sleeps e Ifthe appliance is in a room not normally used for example a boiler room the apparatus should be put just outside the room so that the alarm may be heard more easily Alternatively a remote alarm siren may be connected to a type A apparatus located in a room s containing a fuel burning appliance 7 Where in the room should I place the detector Apparatus located in the same room as a fuel burning appliance If the apparatus is located on a wall a it should be located close to the ceiling b it should be located at a height greater than And it should be at least 150mm from the ceiling The apparatus should be at a horizontal distance o source If there is a partition in a room the apparatus shou as the potential source he height of any door or window between m and 3m from the potential d be located on the same side of the partition Carbon Monoxide alarms in rooms with sloped ceil room ings should be located at the high side of the Apparatus located in sleeping rooms and in rooms remote from a fuel burning appliance Apparatus located in sleeping rooms and in rooms be located relatively close to the breathing zone of remote from the fuel burning appliance should the occupants 8 Do not put the detector The apparatus should not be installed In an enclosed space for example in
6. Angel carbon monoxide detector is not a combustible gas detector nor a smoke detector Please install the proper detectors to detect combustible gases or smoke This CO detector should not be seen as a substitute for the proper servicing of fuel burning appliances nor the sweeping of chimneys WARNING Do not use this carbon monoxide detector on an intermittent basis or as a portable detector for trying to trace one source of the spillage of combustion products from fuel burning appliances or from chimneys DO NOT IGNORE ANY WARNING FROM YOUR CO DETECTOR burn charcoal inside your home caravan tent or cabin install convert or service fuel burning appliances without proper knowledge skill and expertise use a gas cooker for heating operate unvented gas burning appliances using kerosene or natural gas in closed rooms operate petrol powered engines indoors or in confined areas ignore a safety device when it shuts an appliance off use as a portable detector for the spillage of CO from fuel burning appliances or chimneys EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE SOURCES AND SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING AND HOWTO USE YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR install appliances according to the manufacturer s ins clean chimneys and flues yearly e make regular visual inspections of all fuel burning ap do not barbecue indoors or in an attached garage open windows when a fireplace or oil solid fuel coo install only CO detectors that
7. Firefingel CO 808 User Manual Carbon Monoxide Poisonous Gas Alarm Contents Introducing your Carbon Monoxide Detector Carbon Monoxide and how it can affect you and your family Where to install your detector Battery installation replacement How to install your detector Operating features Understanding the product s indicators Alarm response times Low battery warning Error warning Maintaining testing your detector What to do in the event of an alarm Technical information Disposal Warranty information Page ON NNN WN ON W NNN pa CU Introducing Your FireAngel Carbon Monoxide Detector Congratulations You ve made a wise investment in an innovative product and your personal safety The FireAngel is one of a new generation of domestic life safety products from FireAngel Limited which combines the latest technology and innovative design to provide an aesthetically pleasing and effective contribution to your home safety The FireAngel range of products is constantly being improved and expanded Please visit www FireAngel co uk to find out about the latest additions to our product range FireAngel manufactures one of the most technologically advanced carbon monoxide detectors in the world Features an advanced electrochemical sensor designed to accurately measure low levels of carbon monoxide CO providing an early warning of toxic CO levels in your home detects carbon
8. Peak 604A Exceeds year replaceable 10 C 14 F to 40 C 104 F 30 90 RH 255 grams 902 including battery BS EN 50291 2001 d to continuously monitor for CO It s response times 2001 rations of CO of more than 30ppm but not more than 50ppm have been detected for d 90 minutes when exposed to 50ppm of CO d 40 minutes when exposed to 100ppm of CO es when exposed to 300ppm of CO 20 WARNING APPARATUS CONFORMING TO THIS STANDARD MAY NOT PROTECT PEOPLE WHO ARE AT SPECIAL RISK FROM CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE BY REASON OF AGE PREGNANCY OR MEDICAL CONDITION IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A SMOKE ALARM OR A COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTOR REPLACE UNIT AFTER 5 YEARS OF OPERATION Quick Reference Label A Quick Reference label is located on the back of your detector and provides you with general instructions on the actions to take when your alarm sounds For full details read this owner s manual carefully Disposal Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local authority retailer or manufacturer for recycling disposal advice as regional variations apply The battery should be disconnected before disposal You can also return your carbon monoxide alarm for disposal For return address see the section on Returns Please include a note confirming the product is being returned
9. a cupboard or behind a curtain Where it can be obstructed for example by furniture e directly above a sink next to a door or window next to an extractor fan next to an air vent or other similar ventilation openings in an area where the temperature may drop below 10 C or exceed 40 C where dirt and dust may block the sensor in a damp or humid location in the immediate vicinity of the cooking appliance How To Install Your Detector NOTE This Carbon Monoxide alarm must be installed by a competent person To install your unit follow the illustration below We recommend that your detector is installed on the wall 82 5mm 9 3 1 4 _3 T2 S S 1 75mm pag 1 16 P detector stand A To Mount on the Wall Drill two 5mm 3 16 holes into the wall 82 5mm 3 1 4 apart Insert the plastic wall plugs and screw in the screws ensuring that the screw heads are left sticking out 75mm 1 16 from the wall Line up the detector mounting holes with the screws and hook the unit onto the wall To Mount on a Shelf Attach the enclosed detector stand to the 2 holes near the bottom edge at the back of the detector Warning When mounting on a shelf please adhere to the recommendations on page 8 relating to the position of the detector 10 Battery Installation Replacement See diagram on page a If the detector is already wall mounted then unhook it from the mounting screws b Remove the batter
10. cond 15 and may be tested using a known source of CO Step 3 Light a cigarette or an incense stick using a Step 4 Turn the alarm on its side so that the vents Test Reset button on the side of the alarm are pointi see diagram opposite Hold the burning cigarette o 5 20 cm 6 8 inches below the detector so tha moves towards the holes in the sides of the detecto An increase in the Carbon Monoxide level to more horn to sound momentarily and the green LED to ill ime and then lt may take up to 2 minutes of exposure to the smol o reach over 100 ppm In addition please note that excessive amounts of CO are de Step 5 After step 4 put out the incense stic water Ensure that all flames have been extinguis LED will stop hed Step 6 After around four minutes the detector will and the green LED will flash once per minute he lighter or put out the match and place it into a d ash rapidly Now move the source of CO away from the alarm Note ected during this short test or cigarette by placing it into a dish of match or lighter Extinguish ish of water nearest the ing downward r incense stick the smoke r han 100ppm will cause the uminate continuously for a short e for the Carbon Monoxide levels he full alarm will only sound if As the level of CO falls the green ashing and will again continuously illuminate for a short time The unit will hen return to sensor test mo
11. de with the green LED flashing twice every 5 seconds return to normal monitoring mode 16 Understanding the Product s Indicators The higher the concentration of CO detected by the alarm the quicker it will respond When sufficient carbon monoxide is detected a loud audible signal 85 dB at Im will be emitted and the red alarm LED will flash 4 times every second The Alarm will sound e When concentrations of CO of more than 30ppm but not more than 50ppm have been detected for more than 2 hours Between 60 and 90 minutes when exposed to 50ppm of CO Between 10 and 40 minutes when exposed to 100ppm of CO e Within 3 minutes when exposed to 300ppm of CO Low Battery Error Signal When your battery needs replacing the detector will emit a single chirp for up to 30 days Replace the battery immediately The unit continuously checks the settings of its sensor and circuitry If any of these settings are found to be incorrect the unit emits a double chirp every minute indicating that a fault has developed Note This does NOT mean that the alarm has detected Carbon Monoxide On discovering an error signal please contact the FireAngel Technical Support Line between 9 00am 5 00pm Monday Friday Telephone 024 7623 6663 1 800 523171 in Eire e mail technicalsupport fireangel co uk 17 Maintaining Testing your Detector Maintenance Your detector will alert you to potentially hazardous CO concentrations in your home
12. en described as flu like symptoms Medium Exposure Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness convulsions cardiorespiratory failure death Your FireAngel CO detector monitors the level of CO as parts per million ppm in the atmosphere of your property 35ppm The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure for healthy adults in any 8 hour period as recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 200ppm Slight headache fatigue dizziness nausea after 2 3 hours 400ppm Frontal headaches within 2 hours life threatening after 3 hours 800ppm Dizziness nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes Unconsciousness within 2 hours Death within 2 3 hours Should you suspect CO may be affecting you or your family open the doors and windows of your property to ventilate turn off your appliances and evacuate the premises At this time the authorities should be contacted to locate the source of the carbon monoxide before re entering the building Medical attention should be sought for anyone suffering the effects of CO poisoning headache nausea see page 3 Common Sources of CO Oil and gas boilers e Portable generators e Oil or solid fuel cookers e Gas or kerosene heaters Barbecues e Clogged chimneys Wood or gas fireplaces Cigarette smoke Gas appliances Any fossil fuel burning appliance WARNING This Fire
13. for disposal WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN DO NOT BURN 21 Warranty Coverag monoxide al service for a period o Provided it is returned that during the 5 five agrees to replace the Monoxide Alarm will originally purchased replacement product replaced if the origina purchaser from the date of original retail purchase and is n required Warranty Disclaimers This warranty does not cover d disassembly abuse or user manual It does n arm be free from defects in materials and worl 5 Year Warranty Ltd warrants to the original purchaser that its enc manship under normal re 5 five years from the date of purchase with postage prepaid and proof of purchase date FireAngel L year period commencing from the date of purchase FireAngel unit free of charge The warranty on any replacement FireAnge ast for the remainder of the period of the original warranty in that is from the date of original purchase and not from the da FireAngel Ltd reserves the right to offer an alternative product e FireAngel osed carbon sidential use and d hereby warrants Ltd at its discretion CO 808 Carbon respect of the alarm e of receipt of the similar to that being model is no longer available or in stock This warranty applies ack of reasonable care of the product or applications not in ac jot cover events and conditions outside of FireAngel Ltd s contri God fire severe weal her etc It does not a
14. monoxide continuously resistant to false alarms caused by normal household contaminants sounds a loud 85dB alarm at metre 3 feet to alert you in case of an emergency test reset button simple to mount portable ideal for travelling certified to the British Standards Institute BSI Carbon Monoxide Standard BS EN 50291 2001 e 5 year warranty batteries excluded Carbon Monoxide and How It Can Affect You and Your Family Carbon monoxide is a dangerous poisonous gas that kills hundreds of people each year and injures many more It is often referred to as the silent killer because it has no odour or taste and cannot be seen Like oxygen CO enters the body through the lungs during the normal breathing process It competes with oxygen by replacing it in the red blood cells thereby reducing the flow of oxygen to the heart brain and other vital organs In high concentrations CO can kill in minutes Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that while victims are aware they are not feeling well they become disorientated and unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Exposure during sleep is particularly dangerous because the victim usually does not wake up Symptoms of CO poisoning The following symptoms may be related to CO poisoning which all household members should be made aware of Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue oft
15. nse stick or cigarette as the inefficient way in which these products burn means the smoke contains a detectable localized amount of Carbon Monoxide Alternative sources of smoke for example an extinguished candle or match will not contain sufficient levels of Carbon Monoxide to obtain a response from the alarm during this test Please note your CO alarm will not detect smoke If testing for the first time after installation or replacing a battery make sure that the alarm has completed the initial 3 minute warm up period and the power LED is flashing green once every minute CAUTION All sensor testing should only be performed by a responsible adult This test should only be performed once a month Excessive testing will cause the battery life to be shortened NOTE CO test kits may be used in order to avoid having to burn cigarettes incense sticks etc e Read all steps thoroughly before attempting to test your alarm Step I If alarm is wall mounted remove by unhooking unit from wall fixing screws vents Step 2 Place left thumb finger over the sounder vent Hold the iJ test reset Test Reset button down with right thumb finger until the green LED stops flashing and only the red LED flashes once per second this should happen after around 5 seconds Upon releasing the Test Reset button the green LED will begin to flash twice in quick succession every 5 seconds This indicates that the detector is now monitoring for CO every se
16. pply o the original retail ot transferable Proof of purchase is amage resulting from accident misuse cordance with the ol such as Acts of o retail stores service centres or any distributors or agents FireAngel Ltd will not recognise any changes to this warranty by third parties FireAngel Ltd shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential d implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited merchantability or fitn ess for a particular purpose is limited in duration for 5 years 22 amages caused by the breach of any expressed or by applicable law any implied warranty of This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Except for death or personal injury FireAngel Ltd shall not be liable for any loss of use damage cost or expense relating to this product or for any indirect or consequential loss damages or costs incurred by you or any other user of this product Returns We recommend that you contact the FireAngel Technical Support Line in the first instance on 024 7623 6663 1 800 523171 in Eire or via e mail technicalsupport fireangel co uk as we may be able to remedy the problem quickly over the phone this is to prevent unnecessary returns that take a longer time to process please quote the product model number CO 808 If there is a fault that we are unable to resolve then our technical support engineer will issue you with a returns authority number so that your product can be returned for
17. when maintained properly To maintain your FireAngel detector in proper working order and to ensure that your sensor will maintain its 6 year life it is recommended that you e Test the horn battery and circuitry of your detector at least once per week by pressing the Test Reset button briefly see page 14 e Perform the Sensor Test once every month see page 15 Keep the detector free of dust by gently vacuuming the case with a soft brush attachment once per month O To prevent the possibility of contaminating the sensor in your alarm and thus affecting its reliability Never use cleaning solutions on your detector Simply wipe with a slightly damp cloth Do not paint the detector Do not spray aerosols on or near the detector Do not use any solvent based products near the detector Move the detector to a safe location and store in a plastic bag before painting wall papering using or performing any other activities that use materials that emit strong fumes Remember o remove it from the bag and replace the detector when these activities are finished 18 What To Do In The Event Of An Alarm WARNING A loud alarm is a warning that unusually high and potentially lethal levels of carbon monoxide are present Never ignore this alarm further exposure can be fatal Immediately check residents for symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and contact the proper authorities to resolve all CO problems NEVER IGNORE
18. y cover located on the back of the detector c Replace the b making sure tl battery into p detrimental e attery with an approved 9 volt alkaline battery see page 20 for recommende lace Use of a battery other than the battery recommended by FireAngel Ltd e Your advanced FireAngel detector requires a short warm up period before it is fully opera f you have fo operational i please refer to page 17 lowed all of the above steps correctly your unit will begin monitoring for CO around 3 minutes When the 3 minute warm up period is complete the Power LED will flash green once per minute to indicate that the alarm is receiving power from the battery and is fully your detector chirps or enters alarm following the 3 minute warm up period d batteries e battery terminals align properly with the terminals on the battery clip and push the may have a ect on the detector operation Replace the battery cover and return the detector to the original position d When the battery is connected both LEDs will flash and the alarm will chirp ional in then f Test the horn battery and circuitry by pressing the Test Reset button to confirm that the detector is operating pro indicating tha the horn is working and the battery is providing power to the unit This test battery and circuitry should be performed on a weekly basis perly The horn should sound as soon as the button is pressed
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