CO-9D User Manual DIGITAL 7 YEAR LIFE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 FEATURES 2 CARBON MONOXIDE AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 3 WHERE TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR 5 HOW TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR 7 POWER PACK ACTIVATION 8 POWER PACK DEACTIVATION 9 OPERATING FEATURES 9 SENSOR TEST 11 UNDERSTANDING THE PRODUCT’S INDICATORS 12 MAINTAINING / TESTING YOUR DETECTOR 14 WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ALARM 15 USEFUL NUMBERS 17 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 18 DISPOSAL 19 7 YEAR WARRANTY 20 RETURNS 21 PRODUCT RANGE 21 NOTES / D
INTRODUCTION FEATURES Congratulations! You’ve made a wise investment in an innovative product and your personal safety. The CO-9D Digital Carbon Monoxide Alarm is one of a new generation of domestic life safety products from FireAngel Limited, which combines the latest technology and innovative design to provide an aesthetically pleasing and effective contribution to your home safety.
CARBON MONOXIDE AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Carbon monoxide is a dangerous, poisonous gas that kills hundreds of people each year and injures many more. It is often referred to as the silent killer because it has no odour or taste and cannot be seen. Like oxygen, CO enters the body through the lungs during the normal breathing process. It competes with oxygen by replacing it in the red blood cells, thereby reducing the flow of oxygen to the heart, brain and other vital organs.
contact numbers see page 17). Medical attention should be sought for anyone suffering the effects of CO poisoning (headache, nausea, see page 3). Common sources of CO • Oil and gas boilers • Portable generators • Oil or solid fuel cookers • Gas or paraffin heaters • Barbecues • Clogged chimneys • Wood or gas fireplaces • Cigarette smoke • Gas appliances • Any fossil fuel burning appliance WARNING: This FireAngel carbon monoxide detector is not a combustible gas detector, nor a smoke detector.
by a qualified service engineer • Have your chimneys and flues cleaned professionally every year • Make regular visual inspections of all fuelburning appliances • Do not barbecue indoors, or in an attached garage • Open windows when a fireplace or oil/ solid fuel cooker is in use • Only install CO detectors that meet the requirements of BS EN 50291:2001 in your home • Be aware of CO poisoning symptoms (see page 3) EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE SOURCES AND SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING AND HOW TO USE YO
occupant(s) spend most time. • If the domestic premises is a bedsit (a single room serving as both sitting and bedroom) then the apparatus should be put as far from the cooking appliances as possible but near to where the person sleeps. • If the appliance is in a room not normally used (for example a boiler room), the apparatus should be put just outside the room so that the alarm may be heard more easily.
• In the immediate vicinity of the cooking appliance • In direct sunlight, as this could affect the accuracy of the temperature display considerably • Within 1m (3 feet) of mobile phones HOW TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR NOTE: This apparatus should be installed by a competent person who feels able to install it according to the instructions. Firstly write the installation date on your detector in the area provided. We recommend that your detector is installed on the wall.
POWER PACK ACTIVATION See diagram opposite a Your detector comes complete with an integrated power pack that will provide power for its entire operational life. To activate the power pack you need to pull the disabling tab (see image). This will in turn pull out the metal disabling clip, which is attached to the end of the tab, from the disabling socket which is situated on the underside of the detector. Retain the disabling tab for future use by taping it to page 22 of this manual.
POWER PACK DEACTIVATION Your CO-9D is portable, making it ideal for taking with you on holiday. You will need to deactivate your detector when travelling or even when storing e.g. when decorating. Fitting is the reverse of removal. To deactivate the detector the two ends of the metal clip must be inserted into the corresponding holes in the disabling socket located on the underside of the detector (see image).
When the alarm is showing the current temperature you will see something similar to the following. In both modes you will notice a symbol appear briefly in the top left hand corner of the screen once every minute. This is an additional indication to show you that the alarm is operating as well as the flashing green LED. To switch between CO and temperature view, simply press the Test/Mode button briefly. The unit will also sound when pressing the button to switch between the two display modes.
SENSOR TEST CAUTION: Sensor testing should only be performed by a responsible adult. This test should only be performed once a month. Excessive testing will shorten the life of the power pack. NOTE: We suggest the use of an incense stick or cigarette as the way in which these products burn produces a readable localized amount of CO. A readable level of carbon monoxide will not be given off by other sources of smoke, for example an extinguished candle or match.
reach 50ppm, as long as the display shows a reading of CO then you can be confident that the alarm is working correctly. If you have any questions about testing the sensor please contact the technical support team (see page 21 for freephone and email contact details). UNDERSTANDING THE PRODUCT’S INDICATORS Digital Display The LCD screen has many icons with one or more being shown at any one time.
full i.e. the 6th segment is shown the unit will sound a loud audible alarm (85 dB at 1m (3 feet)) and the Alarm LED below the symbol on the front of the detector will flash red once every second. The Alarm will sound: • Between 60 and 90 minutes when exposed to a minimum of 50ppm of CO. • Between 10 and 40 minutes when exposed to a minimum of 100ppm of CO. • Within 3 minutes when exposed to a minimum of 300ppm of CO.
or low power pack warning does NOT mean that the detector has detected carbon monoxide. If you experience an error condition or low power pack warning and the product is still within warranty then contact technical support. If the product is no longer in warranty replace immediately! IMPORTANT: The selected power pack was chosen to provide power beyond the lifetime of the product, in particular the sensor (under normal operating conditions).
• Move the detector to a safe location and store in a plastic bag before painting, wall papering, or performing any other activities using substances that emit strong fumes. Remember to remove it from the bag and replace the detector when these activities are finished. Failure of any test should be reported to the Technical Support Team (see page 21 for contact details). Do not attempt to repair your CO detector. Do not remove any screws or open the main casing of your detector.
• Do not re-enter the property until the alarm has stopped. When exposed to fresh air it can take up to 10 minutes for the sensor to clear and the alarm to stop depending on the level of carbon monoxide detected. • Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning (headache, nausea), and advise that carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected. • Do not use the appliance again until it has been checked by an expert.
USEFUL NUMBERS National Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999 (24 Hours) Gas Safe register 0800 408 5500 Solid Fuel Association Advisory service for domestic and solid fuel appliances 0845 601 4406 HETAS Trade association for solid fuel engineers 0845 223 3033 OFTEC Trade association for Oil Fired Appliance engineers 0845 658 5080 NACS National Association of Chimney Sweeps 01785 811 732 IPHE Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers 01708 472 791 17
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Detector Specifications: Sensor Type: Sensor Life: Alarm Sound Level: Power Pack Life: Temperature Range: Operating Humidity Range: Weight: Certified to: Model CO-9D Electrochemical 7 Years 85dB at 1 metre (3 feet) 7 years (Life of product) -10ºC (14ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF) 30 - 90% RH 120 grams (4.23oz) BS EN 50291:2001 This FireAngel carbon monoxide detector is designed to continuously monitor for CO. Its response times meet the requirements of BSI standard BS EN 50291:2001.
WARNING: APPARATUS CONFORMING TO THIS STANDARD MAY NOT PROTECT PEOPLE WHO ARE AT SPECIAL RISK FROM CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE BY REASON OF AGE, PREGNANCY OR MEDICAL CONDITION. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR. A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A SMOKE ALARM OR A COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTOR. REPLACE UNIT OPERATION. AFTER 7 YEARS OF DISPOSAL Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with regular household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
7 YEAR WARRANTY FireAngel Ltd warrants to the original purchaser that its enclosed carbon monoxide alarm be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal residential use and service for a period of 7 (seven) years from the date of purchase. Provided it is returned with postage paid and proof of purchase date, FireAngel Ltd hereby warrants that during the 7 (seven) year period commencing from the date of purchase FireAngel Ltd, at its discretion, agrees to replace the unit free of charge.
RETURNS PRODUCT RANGE We recommend that you contact the FireAngel Technical Support Line in the first instance on 0800 141 2561, text phone users dial 18001 0800 141 2561 or callers from EIRE dial 1-800 523171. As we may be able to remedy the problem quickly over the phone (this is to prevent unnecessary returns that take a longer time to process). Alternatively e-mail: technicalsupport@fireangel.co.
NOTES STORE DISABLING TAB HERE Tape disabling tab here for future use 22
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Technical Support Line 0800 141 2561 UK Textphone users dial 18001 0800 141 2561 Eire dial 1-800 523171 Email technicalsupport@fireangel.co.uk Web www.fireangel.co.uk BS EN 50291:2001 KM 551504 FireAngel Ltd.
