2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM KM 98848 EN50291:2001 Carbon Monoxide Alarm User’s Guide Model: KN-COB-B-LS-UK (900-0233) KN-COB-B-LS-UK (900-0233) • Peak Level Memory • 3-AA Battery Operation ATTENTION: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user’s guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner.
522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM What to do When the Alarm Sounds! Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure WARNING: Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill you. When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO, the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM Welcome Note: Many times throughout this User’s Guide, we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO”. Your new Lifesaver Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm is a sophisticated instrument that has been carefully designed and tested to detect CO build up in a residential environments. Your alarm is for use specifically in the home. CO cannot be seen, smelled or tasted and can be fatal.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM Important Warning Statements This carbon monoxide alarm will not sense smoke, fire, or any poisonous gas other than carbon monoxide even though carbon monoxide can be generated by fire. For this reason you must install smoke alarms to provide early warning of fire and to protect you and your family from fire and its related hazards. CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide at the sensor.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM 1. Information About Carbon Monoxide General Carbon Monoxide Information Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odorless and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen. Periodically review this alarm manual and discuss your CO alarm emergency procedure with all the members of your family. Never ignore a CO alarm. A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels of CO.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM 1. Information About Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide PPM Levels Dangerous Levels: When someone is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning and CO readings are generally above 100 PPM. Anytime someone is experiencing the symptoms of CO poisoning this should be treated as an emergency. See “What to do When the Alarm Sounds” (inside front cover). High Levels: Generally above 100 PPM, with no one experiencing symptoms. This should be treated as an urgent situation.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM 1. Information About Carbon Monoxide Conditions That Can Produce Carbon Monoxide The following conditions can result in transient CO situations: • Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel-burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions, such as, wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind, heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles). • Negative pressure resulting from the use of exhaust fans.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM your unit has alarmed and you’ve provided ventilation by leaving your windows and doors open, the CO buildup may have dissipated by the time help responds. Although your problem may appear to be temporarily solved, it’s crucial that the source of the CO is determined and that the appropriate repairs are made. This CO alarm is designed to act as a monitor; it is not designed for use as a short-term testing device to perform a quick check for the presence of CO.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM 2. Product Features and Specifications Test / Reset Button Green, Power LED Red, Alarm LED Model KN-COB-B-LS-UK (900-0233) WARNING: After seven (7) years from initial power up, this alarm will “beep” every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. Replace the alarm immediately! It will not detect CO in this condition. Temperature: Operating Range: 40°F (4.4°C) to 100°F (37.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM 3. Installation Locations Recommended Installation Locations CO alarms should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is recommended that you install a PSA CO alarm on each level of your home. DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM When choosing your installation BEDROOM locations, make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM 4. Installation Instructions Battery Installation and Replacement This CO alarm must be installed by a competent person. To install or replace the batteries in this Lifesaver CO alarm, please perform the following steps. 1. Slide open the bottom cover to expose the battery compartment. 2. If replacing batteries, remove the old batteries and properly dispose of them as recommended by the battery manufacturer. 3. Install the new batteries.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM 4. Installation Instructions Mounting This CO alarm can be either wall mounted or placed on a tabletop. For wall mounting, follow these steps: 1. Mark the location of the two holes needed on the wall using the battery door as a template. Placing at eye level allows for optimum monitoring of the red and green indicator lights, or, as a guide, 1.5 metres from the floor. Screw Head Distance from Wall 2.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM 5. Model KN-COB-B-LS-UK(900-0233) Operating Characteristics Whenever the alarm is operating, the green Power LED flashes every 30 seconds to indicate the unit is monitoring for CO. If the alarm senses dangerous levels of CO, the red Alarm LED will flash and the alarm will emit an audible alarm pattern.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM 6. Alarm Characteristics Carbon Monoxide Alarm Indicator When the alarm senses a dangerous level of CO, the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern. The alarm pattern is a series of ON/OFF beeps as long as dangerous CO conditions exist. The red Alarm LED will flash the same pattern and the digital display (where equipped) will indicate CO concentrations in parts per million (PPM). 7. Maintenance NOTE: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM 7. Maintenance • Using aerosols or adhesives WARNING: Reinstall the CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection. Accommodation spaces should be well ventilated when household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are used.
2522-7216-00 (900-0233):_ 2011.10.21 5:10 PM FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT WITH REPAIRED PRODUCT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MANUFACTURE.
