Lifesaver 5CO User Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 2 - Contents

1 Contents 1. What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)? 2. Important Safety Informa1on 3. Switching on Your CO Alarm 4. Installa1on Instruc1ons – Recommended Loca1ons 5. Installa1on Instruc1ons – Moun1ng your alarm 6. Using your CO Alarm Warning Signals, Tes1ng / Re-se3ng, LCD read-outs (model 5DCO only), Peak ...

Page 3 - Product Features and Specifica0ons

2 Product Features and Speciﬁca0ons Green,Power LED Red, Alarm LED Test / Reset Button Peak Level Button Digital Display Green,Power LED Red, Alarm LED Test / Reset Button Model 5DCO with digital display 5CO 5DCO CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Model 5CO 2532-7202-10_5CO_ASH:_ 2018.10.26 5:42 PM Page 2

Page 5 - Further informa0on for Caravan and Boat Owners

4 2. Further informa0on for Caravan and Boat Owners The following can lead to carbon monoxide being produced; • Using LPG cooking appliances for space hea1ng• Leaving LPG appliances on overnight• Barbecue’s within the boat cabin or near a caravan door (e.g. under an awning) To be safe, know the poss...

Page 6 - CO Advice and Informa0on

5 2. Alarm levels as deﬁned by EN50291-1:2010 The table below shows the response 1mes at which your CO alarm will sound; CO Advice and Informa0on The table below shows the eﬀects of diﬀerent levels of CO poisoning on the body; Parts per Million (PPM) of CO Time un1l Alarm 50 60 – 90 minutes 100 10 –...

Page 7 - Important Safety Informa0on; poisoning and how your alarm works.

6 2.Important Safety Informa0on NOTE: If you recognise any of the above symptoms consult your Doctor immediately.NOTE: Young children, elderly and pets are more suscep0ble to the dangers of CO.NOTE: Your Kidde alarm is designed to detect CO gas. It is not designed to detect smoke, ﬁre or other gas s...

Page 8 - Switching on Your CO Alarm

7 3. Switching on Your CO Alarm NOTE: Your CO alarm must be installed by a competent person using the guidance that follows; 1. Remove the ba2eries from the pack and insert them into the ba2ery compartment. Make sure that you ﬁt the ba2eries in accordance with the polarity markings (+ or -) within t...

Page 9 - Installa0on Instruc0ons – Recommended Loca0ons; similar ven1la1on openings.

8 4.Installa0on Instruc0ons – Recommended Loca0ons • When wall-moun1ng place the alarm a horizontal distance of between 1 metre and 3 metres from a fuel burning appliance. • Wall-mounted alarms should be close to the ceiling, but at least 150mm away to avoid being in ‘dead-air’ space. • Locate withi...

Page 10 - Installa0on Instruc0ons – Moun0ng

9 5. Installa0on Instruc0ons – Moun0ng THIS ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON AND IS TO BE INSTALLEDACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS Wall-moun0ng (recommended by the manufacturer, if possible) 1. Drill two holes in a wall 7.8 cm apart (you may wish to use the back-plate for guidance) 2. I...

Page 11 - Recognising Alarm Signals and Warnings

10 6. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 5CO) Recognising Alarm Signals and Warnings Feature What this means Required Ac1on Green LED ﬂashes every 30 seconds Normal opera1on None The alarm chirps every 60 seconds and the red LED ﬂashes Low ba2eries Replace ba2eries as soon as possible Alarm chir...

Page 14 - Peak Level Display

13 6. Using Your Alarm (for Digital unit only) – Cont’d Peak Level Display Press peak level bu2on to display the most recent CO reading between 11 – 999ppm.This feature is useful to help you to know what levels of CO may have been detected in your absence so correc1ve ac1on can be taken (such as ser...

Page 15 - Low Ba1eries

14 7. Replacement of Ba1eries / End-of-life Low Ba1eries Type of Alarm LCD LED Sound Emi2ed Non-Digital N/A Red ﬂash every 60 seconds Chirp every 60 seconds Digital LCD Screen Lb Red ﬂash every 60 seconds Chirp every 60 seconds Slide alarm from back-plate.Insert 3 x replacement ‘AA’ ba2eries(no1ng p...

Page 17 - Maintenance of Your Alarm

16 9. Maintenance of Your Alarm To keep your alarm in good working order: • Test every week • Vacuum regularly to remove dust • Keep away from solvents or detergents • Avoid spraying air-freshener, hair-spray near the alarm • Do not paint the alarm. If decora0ng or using adhesives close to the alarm...

Page 19 - Product Specifica0ons

18 11. Product Speciﬁca0ons Power 3 x AA ba2eries (as supplied) Sensor Electrochemical CO Sensor Accuracy Depending on the ambient condi1on (temperature, humidity) and thecondi1on of the sensor, the alarm readings may vary. The digital readingstolerances are:Ambient: 27°C +/- 12°C (80°F +/- 10°F), a...

Page 20 - Warnings and Important No0ces

19 12. Warnings and Important No0ces WARNING: THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING AN APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF SMOKE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME. THIS ALARM WILL NOT SENSE SMOKE, FIRE, OR ANY POISONOUS GAS OTHER THAN CARBON MONOXIDE. FOR THIS REASON YOU MUST INSTALL SMO...

Page 21 - SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

20 13. Warranty SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY W WAARRRRAANNTTYY CCOOVVEERRAAGGEE:: TTHHEE M MAANNUUFFAACCTTUURREERR W WAARRRRAANNTTSS TTOO TTHHEE OORRIIGGIINNAALL CCOONNSSUUM MEERR PPUURRCCHHAASSEERR,, TTHHAATT TTHHIISS PPRROODDUUCCTT ((BBUUTT NNOOTT TTHHEE BBAATTTTEERRIIEESS)) W WIILLLL BBEE FFRREEEE...

Page 22 - Environmental Protec0on; Waste electrical products should not be disposed of

21 14. Environmental Protec0on Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facili1es exist. Check with Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice 2532-7202-10_5CO_ASH:_ 2018.10.26 5:43 PM Page 21

Page 23 - Useful Contact Informa0on; Emergency No.s Gas Emergency Services 0800 111 999

Useful Contact Informa0on Kidde Helpline (UK) 0800 917 0722 / (Ireland) 1 800 818 601 Emergency No.s Gas Emergency Services 0800 111 999 HETAS (Solid Fuel Emergency) 0845 634 5626 O#ec (oil) 0845 658 5080 Kidde Website www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk Manufacturer Address Kidde Safety Europe Ltd Ash Hous...

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