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1. 1 Alarm Range interconnectable 230V Hard Wired Alarms 1SF23 9HIR Mains ionisation alarm with sealed in rechargeable back up cells 1SF23 9HI Mains ionisation alarm with alkaline back up cell 2SF23 9HIR Mains optical alarm with sealed in rechargeable back up cells 2SF23 0HI Mains optical alarm with alkaline back up cell 3SF23 9HIR Mains heat alarm with sealed in rechargeable back up cells 3SF23 0HI Mains heat alarm with alkaline back up cell 123l lonisation Smoke Alarm 123 9HI lonisation Smoke Alarm with Battery Back up and Hush 123 9HILL lonisation Smoke Alarm with Long Life Battery Back up and Hush 223l Optical Smoke Alarm 223 9HI Optical Smoke Alarm with Battery Back up and Hush 223 9HILL Optical Smoke Alarm with Long Life Battery Back up and Hush 323 9HI Heat Alarm with Battery Back up and Hush 323 9HILL Heat Alarm with Long Life Battery Back up and Hush 423D 9HIR Mains CO alarm digital with sealed in rechargeable back up cells 423 9HIR Mains CO alarm with sealed in rechargeable back up cell 2512 7206 01 810 1880C qxd 20 7 10 11 15 AM Page 3 2 Important Information This alarm is designed for installation by a qualified electrician in accordance with the latest E E Regulations relevant British Standards BS Codes of Practice This CO alarm must be installed by a competent person Flara wired smoke heat and CO alarms require a constant unswitched 230V AC supply Ba2. 2512 7206 01 810 1880C qxd 20 7 10 11 15 AM Page 1 HEAT ygihBON SMOKE QB SMARTINTERCONNECT wv y Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm Fyrnetics Owner s Manual 230V Interconnectable Mains Operated Alarm with Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Backup 423D 9HIR CO Alarm with digital display Peak level Memory and Smart Interconnect 423 9HIR CO Alarm with Smart Interconnect Thank you for purchasing a Kidde Fyrnetics alarm Please read through our guide in full This Kidde Fyrnetics CO Alarm is suitable as a single station and or multiple station device up to 18 alarms It is designed for residential premises only v CE Lic No KM 98848 EN50291 2001 Kidde Safety Europe Mathisen Way Colnbrook SL3 OHB UK www kiddefyrnetics co uk Kidde Fyrnetics 2005 INSTALLER LEAVE IN SAFE PLACE FOR HOUSEHOLDER SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE See page13 for WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS Contents Section 1 Alarm Range Section 2 Important Information Section 3 How to Operate Test the Alarm Section 4 Battery Checking Section 5 Maintenance Section 6 Carbon Monoxide Safety Section 7 Decorating Extending Section 8 Limitations of CO Alarms Section 9 Service and Guarantee Section 10 Specifications Section 11 What to do when the Alarm Sounds Environmental Protection 2 l L 1 Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities
3. CO reaches the unit may be affected by doors or other obstructions In addition fresh air from a vent or open window or any other source may prevent CO from reaching the sensor Please observe cautions in Installation on page 3 CO could be present on one level of the home and not reach a CO alarm installed on a different level For example CO in the basement may not reach an alarm on the second level near the bedrooms For this reason we recommend you provide complete coverage by placing a CO alarm on every level of the home CO alarms are not smoke alarms CO alarms do not sense smoke or fire For early warning of fire you must install smoke alarms even though carbon monoxide can be generated by a fire CO alarms should not be used to detect the presence of natural gas methane propane butane or other combustible fuels Instruct children never to touch or otherwise interfere with the alarm Warn children of the dangers of CO poisoning b 2512 7206 01 810 1880C qxd _ 20 7 10 11 15 AM Page 10 CO Alarms are not a substitute for regular maintenance by a qualified engineer e g Corgi Engineer for gas appliances Possible Sources of CO Inside your home appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of carbon monoxide Vehicles running in attached garages can also produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel such as paraffin propane natural gas oil and
4. REFER TO SECTION 11 MONOXIDE AMBER SECONDS 1 2 SEC MONOXIDE TION DISPLAYING PPM FOR ALARM PROCEDURE DETECTED OFF OND OFF REPEAT DETECTED OF CO DETECTED Ta THREE LONG INTERCONNECTED TON SMOKEFIRE A ORNS BEEPS 1 2 SEC ALARM WARNING CONAI IN ALARM E EVACUATE BY YOUR DETECTED CAMBER OFF OND SILENCE OF SMOKEFIRE CONDITON FOR ESCAPE PLAN REPEATING CONDITION THREE LONG BEEP PATTERN WILL ONLY OCCUR IF AN INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARM DETECTS SMOKE OR FIRE THE CO ALARM WILL NOT DETECT FIRE DE FU 3 EDEN ON CHIRP EVERY m AMBER OFF 30SECONDS UNTISNOT Enh OPERATIONAL UNIT MALFUNCTION CONTACT KIDDE CUS CONDITION RED ON WILL NOT TOMER SERVICE m GREEN ON CONSTANTALARM DETECT CO AMBER AC POWERED IN NORMAL STANDBY OPERATION Unit Unit Unit Recommended Condition LED s Snow Status Condition Action T NORMAL RED OFF NORMAL OPERATION GREEN ON OPERATION FULLY CHARGED NONE ONAC POWER AMBER OFF SENSING FOR CO c RED OFF CHARGING BATTERY GREEN ON POWERUP OR UNTINSTAND ENSURE SWITCH ON LOW BATTERY AMBER Elet ts scoos POWER WAS RESET BACK OF UNIT IS ON CONDITION ne RAS FE WG POWERED AND ENSURE AC POWER IS WHILE ONAC 3 RED is Seconds OMM BATTERY IS BATTERYIS RESTORED TO RECHARGE LERNI M GREEN ON ONE CHIRP DISCHARGED OR THE BATTERY Sc AMBER 906 Bast EVERY 15 DISCHARGED IS DISCONNECTED EVERVISSE00N0S SECONDS BAD ORS
5. a purchaser that this CO alarm will be free of defects in material workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of 6 years from the date of installation including the backup battery powercell The Guarantee is not assignable Our liability to you under this guarantee is limited to repairing or replacing any part which we find to be defective in material workmanship or design free of charge to the customer who is situated within the UK upon sending the alarm with proof of date of purchase postage prepaid to Kidde Safety Europe Mathisen Way Colnbrook SL3 OHB UK The terms of this guarantee will not apply in the following circumstances If alarm has been damaged modified neglected dismantled contaminated abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to incorrect selection siting installation maintenance or inadequate AC electrical power or damage caused by failure to abide by the instructions supplied The liability of Kidde Fyrnetics arising from the sale of this alarm or under the terms of this guarantee shall not in any case exceed the cost of replacement of the alarm in no case shall be liable for consequential loss or damage resulting from the failure of the alarm or for the breach of this or any other guarantee express or implied or for damage caused by failure to abide by the instructions supplied This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights 2512 7206 01 81
6. quick beeping pattern for 4 seconds 1 2 second off and repeating as long as dangerous conditions exist WARNING When powered by battery backup only after four minutes the alarm will sound two to three series of beeps for four seconds and flash only once every minute to conserve battery life The other interconnected CO alarms will also alarm to warn you that CO was detected Testing L E D Models To test the alarm press the Test Reset button If the unit is operating properly you should hear a quick beeping pattern for 4 seconds 1 2 second off and repeating The red LED will flash along with audible beeps Within several seconds the unit will return to monitor for carbon monoxide If interconnected to Kidde smoke heat alarms pressing the Test Reset button on the CO alarm will have no effect on the smoke heat alarms The smoke heat alarms will not be tested and will not alarm However when pressing the Test button on an interconnected smoke heat alarm the CO alarm will emit a Smoke Fire audible and visual alarm pattern of 3 long beeps 1 second of silence repeated Note You do not need to press the Test button to take a CO reading Smoke Heat Alarm Indicator When an interconnected Kidde Fyrnetics smoke or heat alarm detects smoke or heat 57 C this unit will sound a smoke alarm pattern of 3 long beeps followed by 1 second of silence This cycle repeats as long as smoke signal persists to alert you of the condition If this happe
7. without alarming This means CO is present Kidde recommends you investigate the source of CO even if it doesn t alarm kidde Fyrnetics CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM y m 3 MODEL 423D 9Hir o t Wrst 9 AC AND DC START UP ALARM AND ERROR OPERATION Unit Condition Digital Display Shows 888 DISPLAYED FOR 20 SECONDS Recommended Action Alarm Sound Unit LED s Show Status Condition NORMAL OPERATION AT START UP OR RESET UNIT IN ALARM CONDI TION DISPLAYING PPM OF CO DETECTED ONE FLASH ON OFF FLASHING ON OFF w RED GREEN c3 AMBER RED x GREEN c3 AMBER NONE UNIT WILL DIS PLAY 0 AND START SENSING FOR CO REFER TO SECTION 11 FOR ALARM PROCEDURE ONE CHIRP AT START UP QUICK BEEPING PATTERN FOR 4 SECONDS 1 2 SEC OND OFF REPEAT QUICK BEEPING PATTERN FOR 4 SECONDS 1 2 SEC OND OFF REPEAT THE CARBON MONOXIDE FIRST WILL DISPLAY THE PPM OF CO HAT DETECTS za Fire RED LIGHT x RED _ FLASHING FLASHES WITH m GREE CONDITION FOR OND SILENCE OF SMOKEFIRE BEEPS AMBER OFF REPEATING coNDiTION _F RE OR SMOKE FirE AND THREE LONG BEEP PATTERN WILL ONLY OCCUR IF AN INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARM DETECTS SMOKE OR FIRE THE CO ALARM WILL NOT DETECT FIRE RE FLASH EVERY 3 DW RED BS Gntew ON AMBER OFF RED ON m GREEN ON AMBER OFF SELF TESTING ON START UP START UP STEADY DISPLAY OF NUMBER BETWE
8. wood It can be produced by any fuel burning appliance that is malfunctioning improperly installed or not ventilated correctly such as Cars boilers cookers stoves gas clothes dryers water heaters portable fuel burning space heaters and generators fireplaces wood burning stoves and certain swimming pool heaters Blocked chimneys or flues back drafts and changes in air pressure corroded or disconnected vent pipes loose or cracked heat exchangers Vehicles and other combustion engines running in an open or closed garage attached or near a home Charcoal gas grills and hibachis in an enclosed area The following conditions can result in transient CO situations Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as Wind direction and or velocity including high gusts of wind heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles Negative pressure resulting from the use of exhaust fans Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing for limited internal air Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace etc Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near the ground To be safe kn
9. 0 1880C qxd 20 7 10 11 15 AM Page 12 10 Specifications Power 230 volts AC 50 Hz 30 mA max rechargeable lithium ion battery back up Sensor Electrochemical Temperature Operating Range 40 F 4 4 C to 80 F 27 C Humidity Operating range 5 95 non condensing Alarm 85 dB at 3m 10 3 4 0 5 KHz pulsing alarm Accuracy of Digital Display 30 999 ppm 20 15 ppm when measured in conditions of 80 F 27 C 10 atmospheric pressure 10 and 40 3 relative humidity Display readings may vary slightly depending on changes in the ambient condition v Lic No KM 98848 BS 7860 1996 Kidde Safety Europe Mathisen Way Colnbrook SL3 OHB UK www kiddefyrnetics co uk Kidde Fyrnetics 2002 LEAVE THIS MANUAL FOR HOUSEHOLDER Patent Pending D 2512 7206 01 P N 810 1880 Rev C b 2512 7206 01 810 1880C qxd 20 7 10 11 15 AM Page 13 11 What to do if the alarm sounds ominent place 0800 111 Oftec oil 0845 658 5 Do not re enter until the al 6 Get medical help immedial headache nausea and advi 7 If your alarm reactivates wi to examine and or turn off you er oven clothes dryer or othe Open the doors and windows to ventilate Turn off the suspect appliance where possible and stop using it Evacuate the premises leaving the doors and windows open 2 3 4a If a gas powered appliance ring Transco on their emergency number keep
10. 3 long beeps followed by a 1 second silence This cycle repeats as long as smoke signal persists to alert you of the condition In addition the word FirE will scroll across the digital display if equipped If this happens leave the premises imme diately by your escape plan and call the emergency services WARNING This unit is not a smoke alarm and will not detect smoke or fire It will only display FirE and alarm Digital Models Only or alarm for Smoke Fire if it receives a signal from an inter connected Kidde Fyrnetics Smoke alarm Note A smoke heat alarm situation will override a CO alarm condition Testing Digital Models To test the alarm press the Test Reset button If the unit is operating properly the display will show three eights and then show a number usually around 200 You will hear a quick beeping pattern for four seconds 1 2 second off and repeat The unit will then show the three eights for several seconds It will then return to monitor for carbon monoxide Interconnected CO alarms will emit an audible alarm pattern to insure proper interconnectability Caution should be used to protect hearing during alarm testing Interconnected digital alarms will display CO to indicate an alarm condition If interconnected to Kidde smoke heat alarms pressing the Test Reset button on the CO alarm will have no effect on the smoke heat alarms The smoke heat alarms will not be tested and will not alarm However when pressin
11. EN 30 AND 999 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTED ALARM CONDITION CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTED FLASHING ON OFF 3 RED GREEN AMBER DETECTED BY TION DISPLAYING CO ANOTHER TO ALERT YOU THAT INTERCONNECTED ANOTHER CO ALARM CO ALARM HAS DETECTED CO ALL OTHER INTERCONNECTED CO ALARMS WILL DISPLAY CO INTERCONNECTED UNIT IN ALARM REFER TO SECTION 11 IFOR ALARM PROCEDURE ro Lu THE ALARM TI ALARM CONDITION SMOKE FIRE DETECTED THREELONG BEEPS 1 2 SEC ALARM WARNING EVACUATE BY YOUR ESCAPE PLAN STEADY Err DISPLAYED CHIRP EVERY 30 SECONDS UNIT IS NOT OPERATIONAL WILL NOT DETECT CO ERROR CONDITION UNIT MALFUNCTION CONTACT KIDDE CUSTOMER SERVICE NO DISPLAY CONSTANT ALARM AC POWERED IN NORMAL STANDBY OPERATION ondas NORMAL OPERATION ON AC POWER Recommended Action Alarm Sound Digital Display Shows 0 OR CO flashes alternately CONCENTRATION ALTERNATING WITH LB Unit Condition Unit Status NORMAL OPERATION SENSING FOR CO CHARGING BATTERY PACK INITIAL POWER UP OR POWER WAS RESET AC POWERED AND BATTERY IS DISCHARGED IS BAD OR SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION LED s Show c5 RED m GREEN co AMBER c3 RED OFF GREEN ON a AMBER 9 OFF ON OFF BATTERY IS FULLY STEADY 0 NONE CHARGED NONE UNIT IN STANDBY CONDITION ENSU
12. RE SWITCH ON BACK OF UNIT IS ON ENSURE AC POWER IS RESTORED TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY LOW BATTERY CONDITION WHILE ON AC POWER BATTERY IS DISCHARGED OR DISCONNECTED LONGER THAN 10 HOURS yg RED ERAH EVERY GREEN Dens EVERY AMBER fs Scons ONE CHIRP EVERY 15 SECONDS DC POWERED IN BATTERY BACKUP OPERATION Recommended Status Action BATTERY BATTERY IS FULLY NORMAL BATTERY ONLY CONSERVE MODE CHARGED AND AFTER 5 OPERATION CONNECT TO SENSING FOR CO MINUTES OF OPERATION AC POWER TO ON BATTERY BACKUP RECHARGE BATTERY IN THE FIRST 5 MINUTES OF BATTERY BACKUP OPERATION THE UNIT WILL OPERATE AS IF ON AC POWER AFTER 5 MINUTES TO CONSERVE BATTERY POWER THE UNIT GOES INTO BATTERY CONSERVE MODE SENSING FOR BATTERY S DISCHARGED CO WARNING OF AND LESS THAN 5 MIN s LOWBATTERY UTES OF OPERATION 1 CHIRP EVERY CONDITION ON BATTERY BACKUP ISSECONDS BATTERY BATTERY IS DISCHARGED CONSERVE MODE AND AFTER 5 MINUTES OF SENSING FOR CO OPERATION ON WARNING OF LOW BATTERY CONDITION POTTERY SAGRU BATTERY IS FULLY Alarm Sound Unit NONE CONNECT TO AC POWER TO FULLY RECHARGE BATTERY UNIT IN LOW CONNECT TO AC POWER TO 1 CHIRP EVERY BATTERY TROU 60 SECONDS BLE MODE WILL NOT DETECT CO Unit ital Display Condition Shows LED s Show NORMAL T RED OFF E CONCENTRATION fac ONE Flas EVERY oj GREEN ER BB DISPLA
13. WITCHIS LONGER THAN IN OFF POSITION 10 HOURS DC POWERED IN BATTERY BACKUP OPERATION Unit Unit Unit Recommended Condition LED S Show Status Condition Action BATTERY IS FULLY 7 NORMAL LOFE ibm BATTERY NORMAL BATTERY ONLY OPERATION ON T SECONDS CONSERVE mope CHARGED AND AFTER OPERATION CONNECT OFF 5 MINUTES OF TO AC POWER TO DC POWER SENSING FOR CO OPERATION RECHARGE BATTERY ON BATTERY BACKUP BATTERY IS DIS 15 SECONDS CHARGED AND AFTER5 CONNECT TO AC CONDITION WHILE onaman 15SECONDS CO WARNING OF POWER TO FULLY ON DC POWER 7 secohos LowBATTERy MINUTES OF OPERATION ec eee BATTERY pMsseconos CONDITION _ ON BATTERY BACKUP UNITINLOW BATTERY IS FULLY CONNECT TO AC LOW BATTERY ie cation 1 CHIRP EVERY BATTERYTROU DISCHARGED AND POWER TO FULLY TROUBLE CONDI M PEG 60 SECONDS BLEMODE WILL AFTERS MINUTES OF CHARGE BATTERY TION NOTDETECT CO OPERATION CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE IF CONDI ON BATTERY BACKUP TION CONTINUES LOW BATTERY ow FUSHEVERY 4 cyipp every SENSING FOR COFF NH ON FLASHING If at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described have it replaced immediately Please ensure you and other family members are aware of the alarm s readouts tones by referring to the above table 2512 7206 01 810 1880C qxd 20 7 10 11 15 AM Page 7 ALARM STATE Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm Indicator The alarm is a
14. YED ONCE AMBER OFF EVERY 60 SECONDS LOW BATTERY 0 OR CO Swe RED ONE FLASHEVERY CONDITION CONCENTRATION A CREEN Er WHILE ON DC ALTERNATING lt gt POWER eg WITH Lb ONE PLASH EVE LOW BATTERY L O ORCO one rus verv CONDITION WHILE arer 5 MINUTES CONCENTRATION love rash EVERY ON DC POWER amp Lb displayed 7 SECONDS IN BATTERY every 60 seconds love FLASH every CONSERVE MODE TEES ove Fas EVERY LOW BATTERY lone tase every TROUBLE h CONDITION EE NONE Caper op COFF WE ON gaflASHNG DISCHARGED AND AFTER b MINUTES OF OPERATION ON BATTERY BACKUP FULLY CHARGE BATTERY CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE IF CONDITION CONTINUES f at any time you test the alarm and it does not perform as described have it replaced immediately Please ensure you and other family members are aware of the alarm s readouts tones by referring to the above table 2512 7206 01 810 1880C qxd 20 7 10 11 15 AM Page 5 Initial power Up When the unit is first powered up the digital display will show three eights EE indicating the alarm is in the start up mode The three eights will remain for approximately 20 seconds After 20 seconds the alarm should display O and begin monitoring the air for carbon monoxide and will continue to do so as long as it receives power However if interconnected to other Kidde Fyrnetics alarms or if the backup battery is low or if the unit malfunctions it will display
15. approximate ly 20 seconds the first reading will be displayed The number on the display should be 0 If the battery pack is partially charged Lb Low battery will flash every second alternating with a O until the battery is charged If this occurs see tables below for complete infor mation Replacement of Alarm This CO alarm has an operational end of life feature which will indicate when to replace the alarm Seven years after initial power up this unit will chirp every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm A label has been affixed to the side of the alarm that has Replace by date printed on it to aid in identifying the date of replacement Turn battery switch OFF before disposing of alarm REPLACE IMMEDIATELY IT WILL NOT DETECT CO IN THIS CONDITION 2512 7206 01 810 1880C qxd 20 11 15 AM Page 4 3 How to Operate Test the Alarm Digital Model Operation Display and L E D Status The table below contains vital information about the various readings you may see on your display We suggest you keep this User s Guide handy for reference Your new Kidde carbon monoxide alarm is a sophisticated electronic device yet very simple to understand Basically the unit will display a O if it does not sense carbon monoxide If it senses dangerous levels of carbon monoxide it will alarm and display the concentration of CO in Parts per Million PPM The unit may show readings
16. e either of which is not covered by the Guarantee CO alarms should be replaced every 7 years or sooner These products are designed for domestically scaled premises 8 Limitations of CO Alarms This alarm will only indicate the the presence of CO at the sensor CO may be present elsewhere in the property All alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the backup batteries and the alarm cir cuits are in good operating condition CO alarms cannot provide an alarm if the CO does not reach the unit Therefore they may not sense CO on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor it may not wake up a sound sleeper e The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair ones ability to hear the alarm e For maximum protection a CO alarm should be installed in each sleeping area and on every level of a home Hearing impaired occupiers should consider fitting additional strobe accessories to give a visual alarm CO Alarms are not a substitute for annual routine servicing by a qualified installer 9 Service and Guarantee If after reviewing this manual you feel that your alarm is defective in any way do not tamper with the unit Return it prepaid for servicing to Kidde Safety Europe Mathisen Way Colnbrook SL3 OHB UK Email info kiddesafety co uk or refer to your installer or Landlord Guarantee Kidde Fyrnetics guarantees to you as
17. e unit If the unit has been without AC power the battery voltage will be low and needs to be recharged Turn the AC power on and the battery will automatically re charge Note a discharged battery will require approximately 24 hours to fully charge and provide the maximum protection while on battery back up If AC power is ON and after 24 hours the SERVICE LED and amber LED are still flashing contact your Installer landlord or Kidde Fyrnetics Do not attempt to replace the battery as the Alarm has no user serviceable parts Opening the alarm will invalidate the guarantee and could expose you to live parts 2512 7206 01 810 1880C qxd 20 7 10 11 15 AM Page 8 Battery Backup Operation When the alarm is unplugged or loses AC power and the battery pack is fully charged the alarm will automatically switch to battery backup operation and you will notice the following For the first five minutes of operation on battery the alarm will operate as if on AC power However after five minutes of operation to conserve battery capacity the display will flash the CO level usually 0 once every 60 seconds Caution If the unit detects CO and enters an alarm state while in battery back up condition the CO level will be displayed and the audible alarm pattem of four quick beeps will sound once every 60 sec onds Battery Back up Operation in Low Battery Lb Condition When the battery pack is not fully charged the unit will begin displayi
18. exist Check with Local Authority or installer for recycling advice All gas appliances should be checked for safety annually Read this manual thoroughly and follow its instructions as regards regular maintenance b 2512 7206 01 810 1880C qxd 20 7 10 11 15 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ANY SOURCE OF IMPROPER OR MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCES IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE FIRE OR ANY OTHER GAS Warning THIS ALARM IS NOT A SMOKE DETECTOR THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WILL NOT SENSE SMOKE FIRE OR ANY POISON OUS GAS OTHER THAN CARBON MONOXIDE FOR THIS REASON YOU MUST INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS TO PROVIDE EARLY WARNING OF FIRE AND TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE AND ITS RELATED HAZARDS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE Warning THIS ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER THIS ALARM REQUIRES A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF POWER DURING A POWER OUTAGE UNIT WILL OPERATE FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST TWENTY HOURS ON A FULLY CHARGED KIDDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK Warning THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR RESIDEN TIAL AREAS IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS THE INSTALLATION OF THIS DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION USE AND MAINTENANCE OF FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES INCLUDING APPROPRIATE VENTILATION AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
19. fe the unit will only display the CO concentration once a minute To see the highest CO concentration you must press the Peak Level button The red ALARM LED and audible alarm will continue until CO is no longer detected or until the battery is completely dead Peak Level Memory Peak Level is the highest level of CO the alarm has detected since the last peak level reset Although the peak level feature will display levels below 30 PPM these levels will not result in an alarm no matter how long the device is exposed to these levels The peak level feature is helpful in identifying if you have had a CO reading since resetting Concentrations of CO between 1 and 30 PPM can often occur in normal everyday conditions Concentrations of CO below 30 PPM may be an indication of a transient condition that may appear today and never reappear Some CO conditions may start out as low level leaks but could develop into CO concentrations that could become harmful To reset the Peak Level press the Peak Level button with the Peak Level button still pressed press the Test Reset button for two seconds and release The number on the display models will turn to 0 the memory will be cleared and the alarm will begin monitoring for CO The memory is also reset when the unit loses power Smoke Heat Alarm Indicator When an interconnected Kidde Fyrnetics smoke alarm detects smoke or a heat alarm detects 57 C this unit will sound an alarm pattern of
20. g the Test button on an interconnected smoke heat alarm the CO alarm will emit a Smoke Fire audible and visual alarm pattern of 3 long beeps 1 second of silence repeated Note You do not need to press the Test button to take a CO reading 4 2512 7206 01 810 1880C qxd 20 7 10 11 15 AM Page 6 N Digital Mode Operation L E D Status Your new Kidde carbon monoxide alarm is a sophisti cated electronic device yet very simple to under stand The green Power LED will illuminate to identi fy the unit is monitoring for carbon monoxide If it senses dangerous levels of carbon monoxide the red Alarm LED will flash accompanied with an audible alarm pattern Kidde Fyrnetics CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Please familiarize yourself and other family members to the difference between a CO alarm and an alarm signifying a problem with the unit itself icio Yuan nsec MODEL 423 8Hir The table below describes what the audible alarm patterns are and what the recommended actions are J W aaa 1 AC AND DC START UP ALARM AND ERROR OPERATION Unit LED s Sh Alarm Unit Unit Recommended Condition Sunow Sound Status Condition Action w RED ONE FLASH START UP m GREEN ON ONE CHIRP SELF TESTING NORMAL OPERATION AT NONE UNIT WILL START ca AMBER OFF AT START UP ON START UP START UP OR RESET SENSING FOR CO ALARM CONDITION QUICK BEEPING CARBON ME BED PLASHN parTERN FOR4 CARBON UNTINALARMCONDE
21. he blood s capacity to carry oxygen Periodically review this alarm manual and discuss your CO alarm emergency procedure with all the members of your family Never ignore a CO alarm A true alarm is an indica tion of potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide CO alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide before an emergency before most peo ple would experience symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning giving you time to resolve the problem calmly Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Also young children and household pets may be the first affected You should take extra precautions to protect high risk persons from CO exposure because they may experience ill effects from carbon monoxide at levels that would not ordinarily affect a healthy adult Symptoms of CO Poisoning The following common symptoms are related to carbon monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with ALL members of the household MILD EXPOSURE Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue often described as flu like symptoms MEDIUM EXPOSURE Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate EXTREME EXPOSURE Unconsciousness convulsions cardio respiratory failure dea
22. nce a month to remove accumulated dust Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor Avoid spraying air freshener hair spray paint or other aerosols near the alarm It is recommended the alarm is removed if decorating near the alarm tenants should consult their landlord regarding this The following is a list of substances that at high levels can damage the sensor or cause temporary readings on the digital display that are not carbon monoxide readings Ethylene ethanol alcohol iso propanol benzene toluene ethyl acetate hydrogen hydrogen sulfide sulfur dioxides Also most aerosol sprays alcohol based products paints thinners solvents adhesives hair sprays after shaves perfumes auto fumes cold start and some cleaning agents Should you need to remove the unit when painting is carried out in the vicinity call your installer landlord THE LIVE POWER SUPPLY MUST FIRST BE SWITCHED OFF this is a 230 Volt MAINS powered unit To remove insert a screwdriver onto locking lug and depress and rotate alarm in off direction as illustrated To replace reverse process ensuring alarm is first switched on at rear 2512 7206 01 810 1880C qxd 20 7 10 11 15 AM Page 9 6 Carbon Monoxide Safety General CO Information Carbon monoxide CO is a colourless odorless and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled CO inhibits t
23. ng Lb and chirp once every 15 seconds This will last approximately 7 hours to wam you the battery is losing capacity Apply AC power to charge battery as soon as possible NOTE While in the low battery Lb waming mode the unit is sensing for and will alarm if CO is detect ed Battery Back up Operation in Trouble Alarm Condition When the battery pack capacity has been discharged to a state where it can no longer provide enough power to detect CO and operate the alarm it will enter a trouble alarm condition The display will go blank and the alarm will give an audible trouble chirp once every 60 seconds This will continue for approximately 7 hours after which time the alarm will no longer chirp to wam of a trouble condition WARNING THE UNIT WILL NOT DETECT CO WHILE IN THE TROUBLE ALARM CONDITION BLANK DISPLAY AND ONE AUDIBLE TROUBLE CHIRP EVERY 60 SECONDS APPLY AC POWER TO CHARGE THE BATTERY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE When AC power is restored the alarm will automatically switch back to normal operating mode and begin charging the battery pack to full capacity After continued operation on battery backup Lb may flash while the battery is recharging and will continue until fully charged CAUTION This unit is sealed The cover is not removable 5 Maintenance To keep your alarm in good working order you must follow these simple steps Test the alarm once a week by pressing the Test Reset button Vacuum the alarm cover o
24. ns leave the premises immediately by your escape plan and call the emergency services WARNING This unit is not a smoke alarm and will not detect smoke or fire It will only alarm for smoke if it receives a signal from an interconnected Kidde Fyrnetics smoke or heat alarm Note A smoke heat alarm situation will override a CO alarm condition 4 Battery Checking Charging This CO alarm is NOT battery operated The Lithium lon battery is to supply short term backup during a power cut Upon initial power up or after the alarm has operated on battery backup and depending on the charge state of the battery it could take up to 24 hours to FULLY charge the battery Digital model only During the first 10 hour initial charge period or until the battery has charged Lb will be displayed along with the CO level usually 0 and without an audible chirp When the initial charge is complete the Lb will disappear If however after 10 hours the battery is not charging properly Lb may continue to flash AND there will be an audible chirp once every 15 seconds indi cating the battery is not charging The unit will notify you of a battery error condition by flashing the red SERVICE LED amber low battery LED and beeping once every 15 seconds and on the Digital model displaying LB If this happens the battery is discharged or has been damaged Ensure switch on back of unit is ON Ensure that AC power is being supplied to th
25. other readings and alarm differently to alert you of specific conditions Please familiarize yourself and other family members to the difference between a CO reading and a reading signifying a problem with the unit itself The table on Page 4 illustrates what may be shown on the display what the associated audible alarm patterns are and what the recommended actions are Alarm State Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm Indicator If the alarm shows zero 0 then 30 PPM of CO or less has been sensed by the alarm within the last 15 seconds CO concentrations displayed below 30 PPM in Peak Level memory are for reference only and the accuracy of the concentration shown may not be as accurate as noted on page 12 When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO the unit will emit a loud alarm beeping pattern The alarm is a quick beeping pattern for 4 seconds 1 2 second off and repeating as long as dangerous conditions exist The red LED Alarm will flash and the detected CO concentration will be displayed If this unit is interconnected with other Kidde CO alarms the unit which first detected the CO will display the CO concentration and the amber LED Initiating Alarm will light and remain on until reset The other interconnected CO alarms will display CO on the digital display All of the interconnected units will alarm to warn you that CO was detected WARNING After the first four minutes of battery backup operation to conserve battery li
26. ow the possible sources of CO in your home Keep fuel burning appliances and their chimneys and vents in good working condition Learn the early symptoms of exposure and if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning move outside to fresh air and get emergency help Your first line of defense is an annual inspection and regular maintenance of your appliances Contact a licensed contractor or call your local utility company for assistance The Effects of Carbon Monoxide Exposure PERCENT PARTS PER co MILLION EFFECTS ON ADULTS Slight headache within 2 3 hours Dizziness mild headache after 2 3 hours Nausea frontal headache after 1 2 hrs RISK TO LIFE OVER 3 HOURS EXPOSURE Severe headache convulsions within 45 minutes death possible after 2 3 hours Headache nausea within 20 minutes Death possible within 1 2 hours Headache etc within 5 10 minutes Death possible after 15 minutes Sever symptoms within 2 minutes Death within 15 minutes Immediate symptoms Death within 1 3 minutes Source Corgi Gas installers technical article October 2005 2512 7206 01 810 1880C qxd 20 7 10 11 15 AM Page 11 7 Decorating Extending Never paint the alarm itself e The unit should be removed to prevent contamination Please consult your installer Please consult your installer landlord as appropriate If the alarm is not removed irre versible damage to the alarm could occur which could render the alarm inaccurate and or inoperativ
27. th IF YOU EXPERIENCE EVEN MILD SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY This CO alarm can only warn you of the presence of CO It does not prevent CO from occurring nor can it solve an existing CO problem If your unit has alarmed and you ve provided ventilation by leaving your windows and doors open the CO buildup may have dissipated by the time help responds Although your problem may appear to be temporarily solved it s crucial that the source of the CO is determined and that the appropriate repairs are made CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of carbon monoxide usually before a healthy adult would experience symptoms This early warning is possible however only if your Kidde CO alarm is located installed and maintained as described in this manual This CO alarm is designed to act as a continuous monitor it is not designed for use as a short term testing device to perform a quick check for the presence of CO CO alarms have limitations Like any other electronic device CO alarms are not fool proof CO alarms have a limited operational life You must test your CO alarm weekly because it could fail to operate at any time If your CO alarm fails to test properly or if its self diagnostic test reveals a malfunction immediately have the unit replaced CO alarms can only sense CO that reaches the unit s sensor Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas without reaching the alarm The rate at which
28. the number in a p 999 Or if a tenant follow procedure laid down by your landlord 4b If you believe that the source of carbon monoxide is not a gas appliance contact either 580 HETAS solid fuel 0800 600 000 arm has stopped ely for anyone suffering the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning se medical staff that carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected hin a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified Corgi installer r gas oil fired appliances such as space heater boiler water heater cook r sources of combustion such as paraffin burning stove or heater or gas log fireplace If your car is id Always be aware of the Installation Date Alarm Model s Installer Landlord Tel ing in an attached garage turn off the engine dangers of CO and fire and ensure your alarms are functioning Kidde Fyrnetics Kidde Safety Europe Mathisen Way Colnbrook SL3 OHB UK www kiddefyrnetics co uk 2512 7206 01 810 1880C qxd 20 7 10 11 15 AM Page 14
29. ttery Back up models additionally require a healthy battery i pS case of rechargeable battery models they are sealed in and not user replace able Ahealthy mains supply is indicated by a constant green L E D mains indicator e Do not paint the alarm Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor s abili ty to detect CO Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside This action will void your warranty Remove the CO Alarm and place in another location prior to performing any of the following Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture Painting Wall papering Using adhesives e Never expose the alarm to water this is a 230V alarm CO alarms are not smoke alarms CO alarms do not sense smoke or fire For early warning of fire you must install smoke alarms even though carbon monoxide can be generated by a fire Smoke heat and CO alarms will only function if properly selected located installed and maintained as per KIDDE Fyrnetics instruction manuals Note This CO alarm is not battery operated Battery backup will be limited until the bat tery has fully charged It may take up to 24 hours for the battery backup to fully charge Warning The rechargeable battery is noT user replaceable DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE Digital Models Only If the battery pack has a full charge when first powered up you will see three eights in the digital display indicating the alarm is warming up After
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