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1 3 8 13 18 20 21 23 24 27 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 READ THIS FIRST CARBON MONOXIDE - THE SILENT KILLER! WHERE TO PLACE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS INSTALLING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS TESTING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS MAINTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS H...
Page 3 - WARNING
1. READ THIS FIRST WARNING The Alarm should be permanently wired to the mains by a qualified electrician in accordance with IEE wiring regulations (BS7671). Install the Carbon Monoxide Alarm (CO Alarm) in every room that contains a fuel burningappliance, particularly rooms where people spend a lot o...
Page 4 - What to do when the alarm sounds:; Open the doors and windows to ventilate the area.; red light; starts to flash
What to do when the alarm sounds: (1) Open the doors and windows to ventilate the area. (2) Turn off all fuel appliances where possible and stop them. (The alarm can be silenced immediately by pushing the test/hush button). (3) Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open. (4) Get medica...
Page 5 - Figure 1
The CO Alarm will automatically resetonce the CO has cleared. Pressing thetest/hush button resets the CO Alarmimmediately (below 300ppm CO). If COis still present the red light and horn willturn on again after about 4 minutes. The CO Alarm is no substitute for keep-ing chimneys and flues clear and i...
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
Many are killed each year, and many more suffer ill health from Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO isan invisible, odourless, tasteless and extremely toxic gas. It is produced by appliances and vehicles burn-ing fuels, such as coal, oil, natural/bottled gas, paraffin, wood, petrol, diesel, charcoal ...
Page 7 - Table A: Effects of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A high level of CO for a short period (e.g. 350 ppm CO for 30 minutes) will cause the same symptoms,a slight headache, as a lower level for a longer time (e.g. 150 ppm for 90 minutes). Table A shows howexposure to different concentrations of CO generally affects people. Many cases of reported Carbon...
Page 8 - If your CO Alarm sounds follow the instructions on page 2.
2.3 What happens when your CO Alarm detects Carbon Monoxide ? When the Alarm detects potentally dangerous levels of CO, it flashes the red alarm light and then soundsa loud alarm if the CO persists. The digital display indicates the CO level in parts per million, ppm CO,(Model Ei261DEN only). Table ...
Page 10 - WHERE TO PLACE CO ALARMS; Ideally a Carbon Monoxide Alarm should be installed in:
When the test button is held for 20 seconds the peak reading resets to zero. (Cover the horn with a clothto muffle the loud alarm). Please note that the memory will also be reset when the unit is removed from the mounting plate. 3. WHERE TO PLACE CO ALARMS 3.1 Ideally a Carbon Monoxide Alarm should ...
Page 11 - Unsuitable Locations; Do not place the CO Alarm in any of the following areas.
3.2 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 metre horizontally 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) D...
Page 12 - If locating the CO alarm in a room with a fuel burning appliance; but still be at least 150mm from the ceiling.
3.3 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 300mm...
Page 13 - CO Alarm
11 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 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 13
Page 14 - Location in bedroom & rooms remote
12 300mm CO Alarm CO Alarm about 1 to 2m Figure 4. Location in bedroom & rooms remote from the appliance (i.e. at breathing level) Figure 3. Location in rooms with sloped ceilings, the CO alarm should be located at the high side of the room B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 14
Page 15 - INSTALLING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS; The Alarm must; not; of combustion products from fuel burning appliances or chimneys.; circuit that can be turned off by a switch.
4. INSTALLING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS The Alarm is designed to be permanently mounted, using its own built-in terminal block to connect it tothe mains. The mounting plate can be screwed directly to the ceiling. Alternatively it can be screwed to astandard junction box (BS 4662 single gang access...
Page 16 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURE; - connect to the house wires coloured brown or marked L.; Do not use an earth wire for the interconnect line.; Use a suitably coloured core, with the ends marked
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (1) Select a location complying with the above advice. (2) Disconnect the AC mains supply from the circuit that is going to be used. (3) The house wiring must be connected to the terminal block on the mounting plate as follows: L: Live - connect to the house wires coloured bro...
Page 17 - Replace the wiring cover.; Surface Wiring
in Figure 6. (7) Carefully align the mounting plate and screw into place. Connect the wires to the terminal block. Withrecessed wiring, ensure the rear gasket seals around the edge of the hole in the ceiling or wall. This isto prevent air draughts affecting the CO gas entering the alarm. If the orif...
Page 18 - CAUTION; INTERCONNECTING Ei ELECTRONICS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS; produced by another manufacturer, apart from those listed above.; Doing this may damage the
Carefully line up the unit on the base and slide on. Press the test/hush button for 10 seconds. The horn will sound. CAUTION : Do not attempt to remove the Alarm without first releasing the tamper clip as shown in Figure 1. (8) Connect the mains power to the alarm circuit. Check the green light is o...
Page 19 - CO ALARMS AND SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INTERCONNECTED!; Figure 7 - Interconnect; Wiring Diagram
ohms). Connect as shown in Figure 7. These Carbon Monoxide Alarms should be interconnected only within the confines of a single familyliving unit. If they are connected between different units there may be excessive nuisance alarms.Everybody may not be aware that they are being tested etc. CO ALARMS...
Page 20 - TESTING YOUR CO ALARM; SF; indicating; CP; to remind you to; rechargeable cells; by switching off mains and pressing the test button for 10
5. TESTING YOUR CO ALARM (1) Regularly check that the green mains power light is on. The unit cannot detect CO if the mains poweris not on and the rechargeable battery is depleted. (If it is off check circuit breakers, fuses, wiring etc). (2) Test the unit weekly by pressing the test/hush button. Ho...
Page 21 - Testing with Carbon Monoxide; Pressing the test button causes the unit to check for CO - this is the; Fast CO Test Mode; How to distinguish between CO Alarm and Smoke Alarm Warnings
Testing with Carbon Monoxide The unit checks for CO every 4 seconds and as soon as it detects CO it flashes the red light (as per TableB) to confirm that is detecting CO gas. Alternatively: Pressing the test button causes the unit to check for CO - this is the Fast CO Test Mode . This eliminates the...
Page 22 - MAINTAINING YOUR CO ALARM; Warning
6. MAINTAINING YOUR CO ALARM Clean the outside case by occasionally wiping with a clean damp cloth, (disconnect the mains supply atthe distribution/fuse board first). Do not use any cleaning agents, bleaches, detergents or polishes,including those in aerosol cans. Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair...
Page 23 - Check the alarm as described in section 4 above.; LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS
After 5 years operation, the amber light will flash once every 40 seconds (without a beep) to indicate thesensor should be replaced. (Note: cover the ‘replace sensor’ label on side of unit with the new ‘replaceunit’ by label supplied with the new sensor). It must also be replaced if the amber light ...
Page 24 - : THIS CO ALARM IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM THE ACUTE
CO Alarms are fitted both near and in bedrooms, particularly if bedroom doors are closed at night.Additionally install in rooms where members of the household spend much of their time, and in rooms withpotential sources of CO gas. (3) The CO Alarm may not be heard. The sound output is loud but it ma...
Page 25 - HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
8. HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. (1) Know and look out for tell-tale signs that Carbon Monoxide may be present. These include:- - The CO Alarm warning of abnormal levels. - Staining, sooting or discolouration on or around applianc...
Page 26 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
(7) Never use a gas cooker or a barbecue for home heating. (8 Children should be warned of the dangers of CO poisoning and instructed never to touch, or inter- fere with the CO Alarm. Do not allow small children to press the test/hush button as they could besubjected to excessive noise when the unit...
Page 30 - Follow the detailed instructions on the top of page 2. entitled; “What to do when the alarm sounds”.; If
12. 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 - Ei Electronics
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.co.uk © Ei Elect...
