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3 4 5 10 15 19 21 22 24 26 28 28 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 READ THIS FIRST WHAT TO DO WHEN THE CO ALARM SOUNDS CARBON MONOXIDE - THE SILENT KILLER! WHERE TO PLACE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS INSTALLATION TESTING & MONITORING YOUR CO ALARM MAINTAINANCE LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS HOW ...
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1. READ THIS FIRST Power up the unit by smoothly withdrawing the red “pull” tab at the top left handcorner of the unit. If the batteries are supplied separately install the three AAbatteries by sliding the upper cover off as shown in figure 5a page 15. The green,red & amber lights will immediate...
Page 4 - When the CO Alarm detects abnormal levels of CO (above 50ppm CO) the; red; WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS; Open the doors and windows to ventilate the area.
When the CO Alarm detects abnormal levels of CO (above 50ppm CO) the red light starts to flash immediately and the horn will sound within 90 minutes. At higher levels of CO the alarm will turn on sooner (see table B - page 8). The CO Alarm will automatically reset once the CO has cleared. Pressing t...
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(5) Ring your gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number. Keep the number in a prominent place. (6) Do not re-enter the property until the alarm has stopped. (If the alarm has been silenced by pressing the test/hush button, wait at least 5 minutes so the alarm cancheck that the CO has clea...
Page 6 - High levels of CO in a house can be caused by:; Incorrectly or poorly installed fuel-burning appliances.; Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
High levels of CO in a house can be caused by: • Incorrectly or poorly installed fuel-burning appliances. • Blocked or cracked chimneys/flues. • Blocked vents or draught-proofing which makes areas with fuel burning appliances or fireplaces airtight. • Engines of cars, lawnmowers etc. left running in...
Page 7 - Table A: Effects of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Many cases of reported Carbon Monoxide poisoning indicate that while victims areaware they are not well, they become so disorientated that they are unable to savethemselves by either leaving the building or calling for assistance. Young children andhousehold pets may be the first affected. Table A: ...
Page 8 - If your CO Alarm sounds follow the instructions on page 4.
3.3 What happens when your CO Alarm detects Carbon Monoxide ? When the Alarm detects potentally dangerous levels of CO, it flashes the red alarmlight immediately and then sounds a loud alarm if the CO persists. Table B below showshow the CO Alarm reacts to different levels of CO gas and exposure tim...
Page 10 - Reset Memory; WHERE TO PLACE CO ALARMS; Ideally a Carbon Monoxide Alarm should be installed in:
Reset Memory by holding down the test button for over 20 seconds until the red light stops flashing. Cover the horn with a cloth to muffle the alarm during this time. Please note that the memory will also be reset when the unit is unpowered. 4. WHERE TO PLACE CO ALARMS 4.1 Ideally a Carbon Monoxide ...
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4.2 Unsuitable Locations Do not place the CO Alarm in any of the following areas. (1) In the immediate vicinity of a cooking appliance (keep it at least 1 metrehorizontally from it). (2) Outside the building. (3) In an enclosed space (e.g. in or below a cupboard). (4) In a damp or humid area. (5) Di...
Page 12 - If locating the CO alarm in a room with a fuel burning appliance; any door or window but still be at least 150mm from the ceiling.
4.31 If locating the CO alarm in a room with a fuel burning appliance (see figure 2) • If it is mounted on a wall, it should be located at a height greater than the height of any door or window but still be at least 150mm from the ceiling. • If it is mounted on the ceiling it should be at least 300m...
Page 13 - CO Alarm; Location in room with a fuel burning appliance
13 300mm 150mm 1 to 3 m 1 to 3 m DEAD AIR DON'T LOCATE HERE CO Alarm Figure 2. Location in room with a fuel burning appliance B15583/R0/204EN&205EN/U&C 8/6/06 1:54 PM Page 13
Page 15 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURE; Figure 5a
5. INSTALLATION WARNING: Do not use the CO Alarm on an intermittent basis, or as a portable detec- tor for the spillage of combustion products from fuel burning appliances or chimneys. 5.1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Once you have selecteda suitable location, powerup the unit by smoothlywithdrawing the r...
Page 16 - HOW TO TAMPERPROOF THE ALARM; Figure 5b
Mark the position of the two mounting holes by usingthe unit as a template. Drill two holes using a 6mmdrill for the plastic plugs supplied, (ensure you don’tdrill into the house wiring). Screw the unit to the wall. Check that the CO Alarm can be heard in all thebedrooms. If not another CO Alarm sho...
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( Note: The Ei205EN, Ei205ENA & Ei205CEN are supplied with 2 locking rivets. Insert the other locking rivet similarly after removing the other post). 5.3 INTERCONNECTING (Model Ei205CEN only) Up to 12 Ei 205CEN Carbon Monoxide Alarms can be interconnected so that whenone senses CO, all alarm. Th...
Page 18 - Screw the unit to the wall using the mounting holes.; Figure 8
1. Slide off the battery cover as shown inFigure 5a. 2. On the first unit connect twin corecable to the terminals marked 1 and 2 asshown in Figure 8 and bring the cable outthrough the hole above the terminalblock. 3. If they are being surface wired, breakone of the three knockouts on the rearside wa...
Page 20 - Check the ‘pull’ tag has been removed to connect the batteries.; Testing with Carbon Monoxide
(The batteries will usually last over 4 years in standby under normal conditions. Anundepleted battery can power a unit in alarm for over 100 hours. The life will bereduced if the unit regularly goes into alarm or if it is exposed to excessivetemperatures for long periods). Amber Fault Indicator If ...
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How to distinguish between CO Alarm and Smoke Alarm warnings The CO Alarm has a distinctive on-off sound of 3 pulses, followed by a pause ascompared with a typical Smoke Alarm which has a rapid pulsing sound. In addition, when your CO Alarm detects CO the red light will be flashing. Testing both you...
Page 22 - LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS
End of Life When the unit has completed up to 6 years of operation the amber light will flash every40 seconds. The entire unit must then be replaced. It must also be replaced when the date on the “Replace Unit by” label on the side wallis exceeded. When the battery is depleted the unit will beep eve...
Page 24 - WARNING; : THIS CO ALARM IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM; HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY; The CO Alarm warning of abnormal levels.
Carbon Monoxide, but the response characteristics of these CO Alarms are such thatthey would not give sufficient warning of fire. Smoke Alarms must be fitted to give earlywarning of fire. The CO Alarm does not detect the presence of natural gas (methane), bottled gas(propane, butane) or other combus...
Page 26 - Install CO Alarms in all the areas recommended in this leaflet.; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION; Power
(9) Leaving windows or doors slightly open (even a few inches) will significantly reduce the risk of high levels of CO occurring. The high levels of draught-proofing inmodern houses reduces ventilation and can allow dangerous gases to build up. (10) Install CO Alarms in all the areas recommended in ...
Page 28 - GETTING THE CO ALARM SERVICED
End of Life Indication: Amber light flashes every 45 seconds after 6 years to show the unit must be replaced. Dimensions : 135 x 105 x 71 mm. Weight : 260g. 11. GETTING THE CO ALARM SERVICED If your CO Alarm fails to work after you have carefully read all the instructions, checkedthe unit has been i...
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(2) Ensure there are no fumes in the area (e.g. paint, thinners, hair spray, chemicalcleaners aerosol sprays etc). (3) Ensure there is no outdoor source of CO in the vicinity (e.g. a car with enginerunning, heavy traffic, heavy air pollution, barbecue fumes etc). (4) Press the test/hush button to si...
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