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Page 2 - CONTENTS; Page

3 4 5 11 15 19 20 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 INSTALLING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS TESTING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS MAINTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE ALAR...

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 and the horn will sound within 90 minutes. At higher levels of CO the alarm will turn on sooner (see table B - page 9). The CO Alarm will automatically reset once the CO has cleared. Pressing thetest/hush ...

Page 5 - number in a prominent place.; Figure 1

(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

(CO) poisoning. CO is an invisible, odourless, tasteless and extremely toxic gas. It isproduced by appliances and vehicles burning fuels, such as coal, oil, natural/bottledgas, paraffin, wood, petrol, diesel, charcoal etc. CO is absorbed by red blood cells inthe lungs in preference to oxygen - this ...

Page 9 - Table B: CO Alarm Response; If your CO Alarm sounds follow the instructions on page 4.; When the alarm detects over 50ppm CO the red light flashes every 2; Off

Table B shows how the CO Alarm reacts to different levels of CO gas and exposure time.At higher levels of CO the alarm turns on sooner. The rate of flashing of the red lightindicates the level of CO. Table B: CO Alarm Response * unless it has been in alarm (see CO Alarm Memory below) If your CO Alar...

Page 11 - WHERE TO PLACE CO ALARMS; Ideally a Carbon Monoxide Alarm should be installed in:; Unsuitable Locations; Do not place the CO Alarm in any of the following areas.

4. WHERE TO PLACE CO ALARMS 3.1 Ideally a Carbon Monoxide Alarm should be installed in: - Every room containing a fuel burning appliance, and - Remote rooms where occupants spend a considerable amount of time - Every bedroom. However if the number of Carbon Monoxide Alarms is limited the following p...

Page 12 - If locating the CO alarm in a room with a fuel burning appliance

(2) Outside the building. (3) In an enclosed space (e.g. in or below a cupboard). (4) In a damp or humid area. (5) Directly above a sink or cooker. (6) Next to a door, window, air vent or anywhere that it would be affected bydraughts. (7) Next to an extractor fan. (8) Where it would be obstructed, e...

Page 13 - of the partition as the potential source.; Location in room with a fuel burning appliance

13 • The CO alarm should be a horizontal distance of between 1m and 3m from the potential CO source. • If there is a partition in the room, the CO alarm should be located on the same side of the partition as the potential source. • In rooms with sloped ceilings, the CO alarm should be located at the...

Page 15 - INSTALLING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS; The Ei225EN Alarm must; not; be connected when the house wiring insulation is being; WARNING; : The Alarm must be continuously powered 24 hours a day so it is

5. INSTALLING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS The Alarm is designed to be permanently mounted. The unit can be screwed directlyto the wall or ceiling and connected to the mains. It requires a current of 60mA. TheAlarm must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. There are important markings onthe under...

Page 16 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Ei225EN (Only) Warning: The CO alarm should be installed by a qualified electrican in accordance with the IEE wiring regulations (BS 7671). Failure to install this alarm correctly may exposethe user to shock or fire hazards. Procedure: 1. Select a location complying with the a...

Page 17 - Turn on the mains power to the CO Alarm circuit.; Recessed Wiring

6. The Brown wire (terminal 3) must be connected to the house wiring colouredbrown or to a house terminal marked “L”. The Blue wire (terminal 4) must beconnected to the house wiring coloured blue or to a house terminal marked “N”. The alarm does not need to be earthed, however for convenience a spar...

Page 18 - Insert the plug into a suitable socket.; Figure 7

Ei220EN (Only) 1. Slide the cover off as shown in Figure 7 to expose the mounting screw holes. 2. Cut a notch in the back sidewall (on the centre of either side or at the bottom, forthe power cord) to allow the unit to lie flush against the ceiling/wall. 3. Mark the two screw locations. Drill suitab...

Page 19 - TESTING YOUR CO ALARM; Testing with Carbon Monoxide

6. TESTING YOUR CO ALARM (1) Regularly check that the green mains power light is on. The unit cannot detect COif the mains power is not on. (If it is off check circuit breakers, fuses, wiring etc). (2) Test the unit weekly by pressing the test/hush button. Hold the test button (for upto 10 seconds) ...

Page 20 - How to distinguish between CO Alarm and Smoke Alarm Warnings; MAINTAINING YOUR CO ALARM

inject the CO gas into the gas entry holes, see Figure 1. When it senses the CO itflashes the red light (as per Table B) to confirm that is detecting CO gas. 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 asco...

Page 22 - circuit is going to be turned on again after the CO Alarm is removed.; LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS

3. Unscrew the terminal cover screw. 4. Disconnect the wires from the terminal block and make safe, particularly if the circuit is going to be turned on again after the CO Alarm is removed. 5. Unscrew from the wall. Ei220EN only 1. Unplug the unit. 2. Slide cover up as shown in figure 7. 3. Unscrew ...

Page 23 - : THIS CO ALARM IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM

(3) The CO Alarm may not be heard. The sound output is loud but it may not be heardbehind a closed door or if it is too far away. The Alarm may not wake up somebodywho has taken alcohol or drugs. The alarm sound may be masked by other soundssuch as T.V., stereo, traffic noise etc. Fitting CO Alarms ...

Page 24 - HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY

THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. IT WILL NOT FULLYSAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IF IN DOUBTCONSULT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. 9. HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. (1) Know and look out for tell-tal...

Page 26 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Operating Voltage : 230±10% VAC, 50Hz Power : 1 Watt, (60 mA) Power on Indicator : Green Light on Sensor : Electrochemical Sensor CO Sensitivity : Meets BS EN 50291: 2001. Unit operates as per Table B (page 9). Electrical Safety : Complies with relevant sections of EN 603...

Page 28 - GETTING THE CO ALARM SERVICED

Dimensions : 135 x 105 x 71 mm. Weight : 195g - Ei225EN 290g - Ei220EN 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 installed correctly, and is receiving AC power, - see “How to disconnectand remove the ...

Page 30 - The unit has been operating for up to 6 years and must be replaced.; “What to do when the alarm; If there are still problems:

13. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. ALARM DOES NOT WORK WITH THE TEST BUTTON: (1) Check that the green mains power light is on. If it is off check the wiring, fuse,circuit breakers etc. (2) Hold the test button down for at least 5 seconds. 2. ALARM BEEPS AND AMBER LIGHT FLASHES EVERY 40 SECONDS: If the alarm bee...

Page 32 - PRODUCT DISPOSAL; Ei Electronics

PRODUCT DISPOSAL Ei Electronics Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland. Tel: (061) 471277 Fax: (061) 471053 E-mail. [email protected] www.eielectronics.com Aico Ltd. Mile End Business Park, Maesbury Rd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NN, U.K. Tel: 0870 7584000 Fax: 0870 7584010 E-mail: [email protected] www.aico...