FireAngel CO-9B, User Manual

Page 1: ...CARBON MONOXIDE POISONOUS GAS ALARM CO 9B User Manual Please read me as I could save your life Please retain this user manual for future reference ...

Page 2: ...Are you protected against toxic smoke from a house fire For a full range of smoke alarms fire blankets and extinguishers visit www sprue com ...

Page 3: ... FEATURES UNDERSTANDING THE PRODUCT S INDICATORS MAINTAINING TESTING YOUR DETECTOR WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ALARM USEFUL NUMBERS TECHNICAL INFORMATION DISPOSAL 7 YEAR WARRANTY RETURNS PRODUCT RANGE NOTES 2 2 3 5 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 CONTENTS NOTE This User Manual is also available in large text and other formats Please call 0800 141 2561 for further information ...

Page 4: ...ditions to our product range Sprue Safety Products Ltd manufactures some of the most technologically advanced carbon monoxide detectors in the world FEATURES An advanced electrochemical sensor designed to accurately measure low levels of carbon monoxide CO providing an early warning of toxic CO levels in your home Detects carbon monoxide continuously Resistant to false alarms caused by normal hous...

Page 5: ...Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue often described as flu like symptoms Medium Exposure Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness convulsions cardiorespiratory failure death Your FireAngel CO detector monitors the level of CO as parts per million ppm in the atmosphere surrounding the detector 35ppm The maximum allowable concentration for c...

Page 6: ...this carbon monoxide detector on an intermittent basis or as a portable detector for trying to trace one source of the spillage of combustion products from fuelburning appliances or from chimneys Do not IGNORE ANY WARNING FROM YOUR 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 g...

Page 7: ...aratus may be installed to ensure that adequate warning is given for occupants in other rooms by locating apparatus in Remote rooms in which the occupant s spend considerable time whilst awake and from which they may not be able hear an alarm from apparatus in another part of the premises and Every sleeping room However if there is a fuel burning appliance in more than one room and the number of a...

Page 8: ...se to the breathing zone of the occupants Where not to put the detector The apparatus should not be installed In an enclosed space for example in a cupboard or behind a curtain Where it can be obstructed 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...

Page 9: ...o slot onto screws To place on a shelf The base of the detector has been designed to allow it to stand freely on a shelf WARNING When placing on a shelf please follow the recommendations for positioning as described on page 5 6 90mm Drill hole spacing from the combustion appliance s should also contain an alarm located in accordance with previous advice in this section It is not always possible to...

Page 10: ...way round Use of batteries other than those recommended by Sprue Safety Products Ltd may have a detrimental effect on the detector s operation Replace the battery cover and return the detector to its original position d Your advanced FireAngel detector requires a short warm up period before it is fully operational If you have followed all of the above steps correctly your unit will begin monitorin...

Page 11: ...sounder during an alarm only possible when current CO level is less than 50ppm Testing the sounder batteries and circuitry Test the sounder batteries and circuitry by pressing and holding the Test Reset button for 1 second to confirm that the detector is operating properly The sounder should sound as soon as the button is pressed and the Alarm LED will illuminate red indicating that the sounder is...

Page 12: ...et button down with your thumb finger until the Power LED illuminates green and the sounder sounds for a second time this should happen after around 5 seconds Release the Test Reset button Upon releasing the Test Reset button the Power LED will flash green once every second This indicates that the sampling rate of the detector has increased and can be tested using a known source of CO Step 3 Light...

Page 13: ...p to two minutes of exposure to the smoke for the localised level of carbon monoxide within the sensor to reach over 50ppm Now move the source of CO away from the detector as the test is finished Step 5 After step 4 put out the incense stick or cigarette by placing it into a dish of water Ensure that all flames have been extinguished NOTE If the localised carbon monoxide level within the sensor do...

Page 14: ...sed to 50ppm of CO Between 10 and 40 minutes when exposed to 100ppm of CO Within 3 minutes when exposed to 300ppm or more Fault low battery signal The unit continuously checks the settings of its sensor and circuitry If any of these settings are found to be incorrect or if the batteries become low then the detector will emit a single audible chirp once per minute for up to 30 days IMPORTANT This d...

Page 15: ...ightly damp cloth Do not paint the detector Do not spray aerosols on or near the detector Do not use any solvent based products near the detector If installing in a caravan there maybe other substances present that may not normally be found in the home that could effect the reliability of the CO alarm Avoid using the following in close proximity to the alarm oils cleaning fluids polishes paints an...

Page 16: ... if possible that they are turned off 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 see opposite for more useful numbers __________________________________ Do not re enter the property until the alarm has stopped When exposed to fresh air i...

Page 17: ...solid fuel appliances HETAS Trade association for solid fuel engineers OFTEC Trade association for Oil Fired Appliance engineers NACS National Association of Chimney Sweeps IPHE Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers 0800 111 999 24 Hours 0800 408 5500 0845 601 4406 0845 223 3033 0845 658 5080 01785 811732 01708 472791 ...

Page 18: ...nge 10ºC 14ºF to 40ºC 104ºF Operating Humidity Range 30 90 RH Weight inc batteries 125 grams 4 4oz Certified to EN 50291 1 2010 EN 50291 2 2010 This FireAngel carbon monoxide detector is designed to continuously monitor for CO Its response times meet the requirements of the European standard EN 50291 1 2010 EN 50291 2 2010 The alarm will sound Between 60 and 90 minutes when exposed to 50ppm of CO ...

Page 19: ...hould be removed before disposal of the detector Both the batteries and the detector should be disposed of in line with current regulations WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN DO NOT BURN 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 MONOX...

Page 20: ...ate of original retail purchase and is not transferable Proof of purchase is required Warranty disclaimers This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident misuse disassembly abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product or applications not in accordance with the user manual It does not cover events and conditions outside of Sprue Safety Products Ltd s control such as Acts of God fire...

Page 21: ...0 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 uk If there is a fault that we are unable to resolve then our technical support team member will provide you with a returns authority number so that your product can be returned for testing To return you...

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Page 24: ...rs dial 18001 0800 141 2561 EIRE dial 1 800 523171 Email technicalsupport fireangel co uk Web www fireangel co uk EN 50291 1 2010 EN 50291 2 2010 KM 551504 Sprue Safety Products Ltd Vanguard Centre Sir William Lyons Road Coventry CV4 7EZ UK A Sprue Safety Products Brand ...