FireAngel CO-828, User Manual

Page 1: ...CO 828 User Manual Digital Carbon Monoxide Poisonous Gas Alarm ...

Page 2: ...our family 3 Where to install your detector 7 How to install your detector 10 Battery installation replacement 11 Operating features 13 Unit malfunction Err 21 Maintaining testing your detector 22 What to do in the event of an alarm 23 Technical Information 24 Warranty information 26 Disposal 27 Returns 28 ...

Page 3: ...reAngel Limited which combines the latest technology and innovative design to provide an aesthetically pleasing and effective contribution to your fire safety The FireAngel range of products is constantly being improved and expanded Please visit www FireAngel co uk to find out about the latest additions to our product range FireAngel manufactures one of the most technologically advanced carbon mon...

Page 4: ...y normal household contaminants sounds a loud 85dB alarm to alert you in case of an emergency digital readout of CO level in parts per million ppm remembers peak CO level occurring over a four week period test reset button icons to identify various status conditions simple to mount portable ideal for travelling certified to the British Standards Institute BSI Carbon Monoxide Standard BS EN 50291 2...

Page 5: ...ill in minutes Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that while victims are aware they are not feeling well they become disorientated and unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Exposure during sleep is particularly dangerous because the victim usually does not wake up Symptoms of CO poisoning The following symptoms may be related to C...

Page 6: ...3 hours Should you suspect CO may be affecting you or your family open the doors and windows of your residence to ventilate turn off your appliances and evacuate the premises At this time the authorities should be contacted to locate the source of the carbon monoxide before re entering the building Medical attention should be sought for anyone suffering the effects of CO poisoning headache nausea ...

Page 7: ... source of the spillage of combustion products from fuel burning appliances or from chimneys DO NOT IGNORE ANY WARNING FROMYOUR CO DETECTOR burn charcoal inside your home caravan tent or cabin install convert or service fuel burning appliances without proper knowledge skill and expertise use a gas range oven or clothes dryer for heating operate unvented gas burning appliances using kerosene or nat...

Page 8: ...tallations done by professionals CORGI registered for gas appliances have your appliances checked regularly by a qualified serviceman clean chimneys and flues yearly make regular visual inspections of all fuel burning appliances do not barbecue indoors or in an attached garage open windows when a fireplace or wood burning stove is in use install only CO detectors that meet the requirements of BS E...

Page 9: ... However if there is a fuel burning appliance in more than one room and the number of apparatus is limited the following points should be considered when deciding where best to put the apparatus locate the apparatus in a room containing a flueless or open flued appliance and locate apparatus in a room where the occupant s spend most time If the domestic premises is a bedsit a single room serving a...

Page 10: ...be at a horizontal distance of between 1m and 3m from the potential source If there is a partition in a room the apparatus should be located on the same side of the partition as the potential source Carbon Monoxide alarms in rooms with sloped ceilings should be located at the high side of the room Apparatus located in sleeping rooms and in rooms remote from a fuel burning appliance Apparatus locat...

Page 11: ...structed for example by furniture directly above a sink next to a door or window next to an extractor fan next to an air vent or other similar ventilation openings in an area where the temperature may drop below 10 C or exceed 40 C where dirt and dust may block the sensor in a damp or humid location in the immediate vicinity of the cooking appliance ...

Page 12: ... should be installed on the wall To Mount on the Wall Hold the mounting bracket against the wall and mark the inside location of each keyhole Drill a 5mm 3 16 hole into the wall Insert the plastic screw anchors into the mounting holes Screw the mounting bracket to the wall Now install the approved 9 volt alkaline battery required as provided with your detector 10 ...

Page 13: ...have followed all of the above steps correctly your unit will begin monitoring for CO in around 3 minutes The flashing PPM symbol is your assurance that the unit is receiving power When the 3 minute warm up period is complete the LED will flash green once per minute as an additional indication that the alarm is receiving power from the battery and is fully operational If there are problems with yo...

Page 14: ... When the unit is in full alarm the battery life is 7 days from full capacity The detector will not protect against the risk of CO poisoning when the battery has drained Warning Constant exposure to extreme high or low temperatures may reduce battery life 12 a d e f b c ...

Page 15: ...emory of your alarm see page 16 test your sensor horn and battery silence the loud 85dB horn during an alarm only for an alarm due to levels below 50ppm when held down the readout will display the peak level of CO recorded over the last 4 weeks resets the peak level memory and alarm icons displayed following an alarm allows you to test the sensor by introducing a source of CO into the detector ...

Page 16: ...ique digital readout displays the amount of CO in the area of the sensor expressed in parts per million ppm Your detector is designed to display levels from 10ppm to 999ppm Note Ambient background levels between 0ppm and 10ppm will register as 0ppm on the display 14 ...

Page 17: ...irm that the detector is operating properly The detector should sound as soon as the button is pressed indicating that the horn is working and the battery is providing power to the unit Release the test reset button to silence the horn The horn and battery should be tested on a weekly basis 15 ...

Page 18: ...ctor will display the peak level reading stored in the memory until you release the button or for a maximum of 4 seconds This feature is helpful to a technician servicing your home or possibly to yourself when returning home after a period of time and discovering the high or low level icon displayed on the digital display indicating that the alarm has sounded in your absence Holding the Test Reset...

Page 19: ...uggest the use of an incense stick or cigarette as the inefficient way in which they burn gives off 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 Step 1 If the alarm is wall mounted unhook it from the fixing screws Step 2 Cover sounder vent with left thumb finger see previous diagram...

Page 20: ... for a reading to be shown An increase in the reading on the digital display will indicate that the sensor and electronics are working properly Note The alarm will only sound if excessive amounts of CO are detected during this short test Step 5 Put out the cigarette or incense stick by placing it into a dish of water Ensure that all flames have been extinguished Step 6 The spray can icon will disa...

Page 21: ...til the level of CO detected falls below 50ppm It is not possible to reset the alarm if the sensor is reading more than 50ppm or more If the high level icon is visible but the horn is not sounding the detector has sensed a high level of CO in your absence Immediately vacate the premises and seek medical attention Treat this as a serious warning Call a qualified technician and have the problem inve...

Page 22: ...r to zero so that the alarm no longer sounds The icon remains on to alert you that the CO detector has sounded This icon can be removed by pressing and holding the Test Reset button Continued low level alarms are an indication that the potential of a high level alarm exists You should treat this alarm very seriously Prolonged low levels of CO are believed to cause brain damage and heart disease pa...

Page 23: ... of green If the detector has a fresh battery and the PPM symbol is not flashing or the LED does not flash green once per minute after the 3 minute warm up period is complete the detector has malfunctioned Note This does NOT mean that the alarm has detected Carbon Monoxide In the event of a malfunction contact the FireAngelTechnical SupportTeam between 9 00am 5 00pm Monday Friday Telephone 024 762...

Page 24: ... detector free of dust by gently vacuuming the case with a soft brush attachment once per month To prevent the possibility of contaminating the sensor in your alarm and thus affecting its reliability Never use cleaning solutions on your detector Simply wipe with a slightly damp cloth Do not paint the detector Do not spray aerosols on or near the detector Do not use any solvent based products near ...

Page 25: ...vel Alarm Keep calm and open the doors and windows to ventilate Turn off the appliance where possible and stop using the appliance Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open Ring your gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number keep the number in a prominent place Write your fuel supplier s emergency number here ____________________________________ Do not re enter the proper...

Page 26: ...y pressing the Test Reset button Do not use the appliance again until it has been checked by an expert In the case of gas appliances this must be a CORGI registered installer Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning headache nausea and advise that carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected Technical Information Detector Specifications Model CO 828 Sens...

Page 27: ... meet the requirements of the British Standard BS EN 50291 2001 The high level alarm will sound Between 60 and 90 minutes when exposed to 50ppm of CO Between 10 and 40 minutes when exposed to 100ppm of CO Within 3 minutes of exposed to 300ppm of CO The low level CO warning will activate when concentrations of CO of more than 30ppm but not more than 50ppm have been detected for at least 2 hours WAR...

Page 28: ...reAngel Ltd at its discretion agrees to replace the unit free of charge The warranty on any replacement FireAngel CO 828 Carbon Monoxide Alarm will last for the remainder of the period of the original warranty in respect of the alarm originally purchased that is from the date of original purchase and not from the date of receipt of the replacement product FireAngel Ltd reserve the right to offer a...

Page 29: ...rchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration for 5 five years This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Except for death or personal injury FireAngel shall not be liable for any loss of use damage cost or expense relating to this product or for any indirect or consequential loss damages or costs incurred by you or any other user of this product Disposal Waste ...

Page 30: ... is a fault that we are unable to resolve then our technical support engineer will issue you with a returns authority number so that your product can be returned for testing To return your FireAngel under warranty send it suitably packed and disabled this will be explained by the FireAngel technical support engineer with postage prepaid a note indicating the returns authority number and describing...

Page 31: ...Way Coventry CV1 2TT England Technical Support Line 024 7623 6663 1 800 523171 in Eire E mail technicalsupport fireangel co uk Web www fireangel co uk Ref SA0096 R5 Certified to BS EN 50291 2001 Certificate No 651c 01 to BS EN 50291 2001 ...