CLR-C1-CO Battery Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Carbon Monoxide Alarm Instructions Read carefully and retain for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your Alarm. This booklet should be regarded as part of the product. If you are just installing the Alarm, this booklet must be given to the householder. This booklet is to be given to any subsequent user. 1.
page Table of Contents 1. Read This First ................................................................... 3 2. Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer .................................. 4 3. Where to Place CO Alarms ................................................ 9 4. Installation ............................................................................ 15 5. Testing / Monitoring & Maintenance .................................... 17 6. What to do When the Alarm Sounds...................
1. Read This First • Congratulations on becoming the owner of an Clare Controls Carbon Monoxide Alarm. This will help protect you and your household from the dangerous effects of Carbon Monoxide- the silent killer. • Remove the battery pulltab to engage the batteries. The Carbon Monoxide Alarm (CO Alarm) is powered up by carefully rotating it onto the mounting plate which activates the on/off switch. The red, amber & green lights will immediately flash in sequence to show they are working.
2. Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer 2.1 What is Carbon Monoxide? Many people are killed each year, and many more suffer ill health from Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless and extremely toxic gas. It is produced by appliances and vehicles burning fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas, propane, kerosene, paraffin, wood, gasoline, diesel, charcoal etc.
2.3 Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Table A Concentration of CO in Air ppm 35 Inhalation Time (approx.) and Symptoms Developed The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure in any 8 hour period according to OSHA *. 150 Slight headache after 1.5 hours. 200 400 1,600 Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea after 2-3 hours.
Table B: CO Alarm Response Red Light Display Icon (before horn sounds) Display Icon (after horn sounds) Horn / Sounder CO Gas Level Approx. 30 ppm Off* Blank Blank Off Approx. 70 ppm 1 flash every 3 secs on within 60-240 mins (typ 90 mins) Approx. 150 ppm 1 flash every 2 secs on within 10-50 mins (typ 30 mins) Approx. 400 ppm 1 flash every 1 secs on within 4-15 mins (typ 9 mins) Approx.
CO present (before Alarm sounds): When the Alarm detects CO the red LED flashes in accordance with Table B. This helps locate CO leaks as the unit gives an immediate indication. (Without this feature the CO would need to be present for typically 90 minutes for an alarm sound to be given). Note the red LED flashes may be triggered by CO produced by gas appliances, from car engines or from nearby barbecues.
Table C: CO Alarm Memory Indicators CO Gas Level Red Light Response 24 Hours On Demand (Button Press) approx. 70 ppm 1 flashes every 50 sec 1 flashes approx. 150 ppm 2 flashes every 50 sec 2 flashes approx. 400 ppm 4 flashes every 50 sec 4 flashes approx. 750 ppm 4 flashes every 50 sec 4 flashes Reset Memory: Hold down the test button until the red LED stops and the green LED starts flashing. Cover the Alarm with a cloth to muffle the sounder during this time.
IMPORTANT! Specific requirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarm installation vary from state to state and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current requirements in your area. 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.
1ft (300mm) CO Alarm 0.5ft (150mm) Figure 1 Location in room with a fuel burning appliance 11.
CO Alarm Figure 2 Location in rooms with sloped ceilings, the CO Alarm should be located at the high side of the room Figure 3 Location in bedrooms & other rooms remote from the appliance (i.e. at breathing level) 12.
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 3ft (1 meter) 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) Directly above a sink, stovetop or oven. (6) Next to a door, window, air vent or anywhere that it could be affected by draughts. (7) Next to a ceiling or exhaust fan or air conditioning vents.
3.31 If locating the CO Alarm in a room with a fuel burning appliance (see figure 1) • 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 0.5ft (150mm) from the ceiling. • If it is mounted on the ceiling it should be at least 1ft (300mm) from any wall or light fixture. • The CO Alarm should be a horizontal distance of between 5ft to 10ft (1.5m and 3m) from the potential CO source.
4. Installation Warning: The Installation of this apparatus should not be used as a substitute for proper installation, use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems. 4.1 Installation Procedure 1. Select a location complying with the advice in Section 3. 2. Remove the mounting plate from the packaging/ Alarm. 3. Place the mounting plate on the ceiling/wall exactly where you want to mount the Alarm.
7. Carefully align the Alarm with the base, gently press home & twist on – see Figure 4. (This connects the batteries). The red, amber & green LEDs will immediately flash in sequence to show the Alarm is powered correctly. In addition, the icons on the LCD display on the Display models will also become visible. 8. Press the Test button (after 15 seconds) to ensure that the Alarm is functioning correctly (see Figure 5). 9. Install all the other Alarms similarly. Figure 5 4.
Figure 6a Figure 6b Figure 7 5. Testing / Monitoring & Maintenance Testing Frequent testing of the system is a requirement to ensure its continued and safe operation. To test the Alarm press the hold the test button. The Green LED will flash and the horn will ramp up to full sound to indicate the Alarm is operating correctly. Guidelines and best practices for testing are as follows 1. Immediately after the system is installed or upgraded 2. Once weekly thereafter 3.
Silencing (Hush) When the Alarm sounds, after sensing CO, pressing the test/hush button will immediately silence the Alarm (the red light will continue to flash). If CO is still present the red LED and sounder will activate again after about 4 minutes. The Alarm can only be silenced once during a CO incident. At levels > 250ppm CO the Alarm cannot be silenced. Monitoring The CO Alarm will self-check (monitor) itself and give a status update every 50 seconds if there are any problems.
Maintenance Clean the outside housing by occasionally wiping with a clean damp cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents, bleaches, detergents or polishes, including those in aerosol cans. Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other aerosols near the CO Alarm. Do not place air fresheners near the unit. Use the narrow nozzle of a vacuum cleaner to remove fluff and other contamination from the cover slots and gas entry holes. Caution: Do not paint the CO Alarm. Remove the CO Alarm when decorating.
If the alarm still indicates a yellow flash with a single beep or the low battery icon is displayed on display alarms the batteries may be depleted. Replace with fresh batteries. If the red, amber & green lights do not flash in sequence and there is no display on the LCD display units the batteries may be installed incorrectly (reverse polarity). Remove the Alarm from the mounting bracket, remove the battery cover and check if the batteries are installed correctly.
Alarm’s ability to sense CO. To gas test the Alarm, for 3 seconds spray the canned CO within 1/4” of the gas entry holes (see Figure 9). Within seconds, the red light will begin to flash (as per Table B) to confirm that the Alarm has detected the CO. To enter the accelerated functional gas test mode, press the Test button momentarily (approx. 1 second) while the Alarm is indicating CO presence. The Alarm will sound 2 x 4 temporal tone patterns to indicate an Alarm condition.
4) After following steps 1-3, if your Alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately.
poisoning as described above. If any of these signs are present get the appliance serviced before further use. If feeling ill, get immediate medical help. (2) Choose all appliances and vehicles which burn fossil fuels such as coal, oil, natural gas, propane, kerosene, wood, gasoline, diesel, charcoal etc. with care and have them professionally installed and regularly maintained. (3) These appliances must “breathe in” air to burn the fuel properly.
(10) Install CO Alarms in all the areas recommended in this booklet. (11) Recognize that CO poisoning may be the cause when family members suffer from “flu-like” symptoms when at home but feel better when they are away for extended periods. 8.
9. Getting the CO Alarm Serviced If your CO Alarm fails to work after you have carefully read all the instructions, verified that the unit has been installed correctly, and ensured that it has good batteries connected, return it for repair or replacement. This should be where it was purchased. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty last so the above limitation may not apply to you.
(3) The CO Alarm may not be heard. The sound output is loud but it may not be heard behind a closed door or if it is too far away. The Alarm may not wake up somebody who is impaired by alcohol or medications. The alarm sound may be masked by other sounds such as T.V., stereo, traffic noise etc. Installing CO Alarms on either side of closed doors will improve their chance of being heard. This CO Alarm is not designed for people with impaired hearing. (4) CO Alarms don’t last indefinitely.
industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for carbon monoxide detectors must be met. This carbon monoxide alarming device is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gases. WARNING: THIS CO ALARM IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. IT WILL NOT FULLY SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
cleaners aerosol sprays, damp proofing done with and aqueous emulsion such as Amino functional siloxane and Alkylalkoxysilane. (3) Ensure there is no outdoor source of CO in the vicinity (e.g. a car with engine running, heavy traffic, heavy air pollution, barbecue fumes etc). (4) Ensure there is no source of hydrogen such as batteries being charged (e.g. on boats or in Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)).
13. Display & Indicator Summary 060 29.
CLR-C1-CO Indicator Summary Normal Operation Red LED Amber LED Green LED Power Up 1 flash 1 flash 1 flash Off Standby Off Off Off Off Button Test (Weekly) Off Off Flashing (every sec) Temporal full sound Unit Sensing CO gas itself Flashing (as per table B) Off Off Temporal full sound SensingCO through RF interconnect Off Off Off Temporal full sound Low Battery Condition Off 1 flash (every 50 secs) Off 1 beep with flash Sensor Fault Condition Off 2 flashes (every 50 secs)
FCC / IC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Per FCC 15.19 (a) (3) and (a) (4), This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada exempts de licence standard RSS (s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles pouvant causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil.
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, COVENANT OR PROMISE THAT ITS ALARM PRODUCTS AND/OR RELATED SOFTWARE (I) WILL NOT BE HACKED, COMPROMISED AND/OR CIRCUMVENTED; (II) WILL PREVENT, OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE WARNING OR PROTECTION FROM, BREAK-INS, BURGLARY, ROBBERY, FIRE; OR (III) WILL WORK PROPERLY IN ALL ENVIRONMENTS AND APPLICATIONS. Conforms to UL Std.2034 Certified to CSA Std. 6.
