FireAngel CO-9X-10, User Manual

Page 1: ...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 Sprue Safety Products Ltd Vanguard Centre Sir William Lyons Road Coventry CV4 7EZ UK EN 50291 1 2010 EN 50291 2 2010 KM 551504 A Sprue Safety Products Brand ...

Page 2: ...AMILY WHERE TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR HOW TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR POWER PACK ACTIVATION POWER PACK DEACTIVATION OPERATING FEATURES UNDERSTANDING THE PRODUCT S INDICATORS MAINTAINING TESTING YOUR DETECTOR WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ALARM 4 4 5 10 14 16 18 19 23 25 26 CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...ORMATION DISPOSAL 10 YEAR WARRANTY RETURNS PRODUCT RANGE NOTES DISABLING TAB STORAGE PAGE 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 Note This User Manual is also available in large text and other formats Please call 0800 141 2561 for further information ...

Page 4: ... pleasing and effective contribution to your home safety The FireAngel range of products is constantly being improved and expanded Please visit www sprue com to find out about the latest additions to our product range 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 ...

Page 5: ...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 In high concentrations CO can kill in minutes Many cases of reporte...

Page 6: ...g 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 continuous exposure for healthy adults in any 8 hour period as recommended by the Occupational Safety and Hea...

Page 7: ...ource of the carbon monoxide before re entering the building Medical attention should be sought for anyone suffering the effects of CO poisoning 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...

Page 8: ...his and other reasons do not use 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 know...

Page 9: ...arly by a qualified service engineer Have your chimneys and flues cleaned professionally every year Make regular visual inspections of all fuel burning appliances Open windows when a fireplace or oil solid fuel cooker is in use Only install CO detectors that meet the requirements of EN 50291 1 2010 and EN 50291 2 2010 in your home Be aware of CO poisoning symptoms see page 6 7 EDUCATE YOURSELF AND...

Page 10: ...ndicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas In which room should the detector be installed Ideally an apparatus should be installed in every room containing a fuel burning appliance Additional apparatus may be installed to ensure that adequate warning is given for occupants in other rooms by locating apparatus in Remote rooms in which...

Page 11: ...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 Alternatively a remote alarm siren may be connected to a type A apparatus located in a room s containing a fuel burning appliance Where in the room should I place the detecto...

Page 12: ...150mm from the ceiling If the apparatus is located on the ceiling It should be at least 300mm from any wall and any ceiling obstruction e g light fittings Apparatus located in sleeping rooms and in rooms remote from a fuel burning appliance Apparatus located in sleeping rooms or located in rooms remote from the fuel burning appliance should be located relatively close to the breathing zone of the ...

Page 13: ...r this does not change the basic guidance on location of the alarm Caravans should be fitted with an alarm in the same room as any combustion appliance s located in accordance with previous advice in this section If the caravan has a single living space which incorporates the sleeping accommodation it can be considered to be equivalent to a bedsit and a single alarm is sufficient However any sleep...

Page 14: ...ding 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 To mount on a wall or ceiling Please ensure that you use the screws provided as they were chosen specifically for use with this product Use template below for guidance on marking hole positions Drill holes into the wall Insert the plastic wall ...

Page 15: ...15 66mm Drill hole spacing WARNING When placing on a shelf please adhere to the same positional recommendations as described on pages 10 11 and 12 ...

Page 16: ...D will begin to flash green once every minute to indicate that the detector is receiving power from the power pack and is fully operational c Test the sounder power pack and circuitry by pressing and holding the centre of the Test Reset button briefly to confirm that the detector is operating properly The sounder will sound as soon as the button is pressed and the Alarm LED will illuminate red ind...

Page 17: ... last for the lifetime of the product ie 10 years The detector will not protect against the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when the power pack has drained WARNING Prolonged exposure to extreme high or low temperatures may reduce the life of the power pack ...

Page 18: ...lip must be inserted into the corresponding holes in the disabling socket located on the underside of the detector see image You can ensure that the product is disabled by pressing the test button if there is no sound from the sounder then the clip has been fitted correctly NOTE If the disabling tab is no longer available then the clip can be replicated by opening out a thin metal paper clip into ...

Page 19: ...50ppm Testing the sounder power pack and circuitry Test the sounder power pack and circuitry by pressing and releasing the Test Reset button 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 working and the power pack is providing power to the unit This test for the sound...

Page 20: ...ticks etc However we recommend that incense sticks are used as they are cheap and readily available Read all steps thoroughly before attempting the sensor test Step 1 If the detector is wall or ceiling mounted unhook the detector from the screws Step 2 Cover the sounder vents with one hand Press and hold the Test Reset button down with your thumb finger until the Fault LED illuminates yellow and t...

Page 21: ...e so that the vents on the right hand side of the detector are pointing downwards see diagram on next page Hold the burning cigarette or incense stick 15 cm 6 inches below the detector so that the smoke enters the vents on the side of the detector An increase in the localised carbon monoxide level within the sensor to more than 50ppm will cause the sounder to sound for one cycle of four loud beeps...

Page 22: ...t may take up 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 15cm 6 ...

Page 23: ...t 1m 3 feet will be emitted and the Alarm LED will flash red once every second The 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 when exposed to 300ppm or more of CO Fault low power pack signal The unit continuously checks the settings of its sensor and circuitry If any of these settings are found to b...

Page 24: ...ct 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 The sensor life is ten years For this reason the detector should be replaced after ten years from the date of installation FireAngel Technical Support Line 9 00am ...

Page 25: ...page 19 22 Perform the Sensor Test annually see page 19 22 Keep the detector free of dust by gently vacuuming the case with a soft brush attachment as required To prevent the possibility of contaminating the sensor in your detector 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 ...

Page 26: ...ils Do not attempt to repair your CO detector Do not remove any screws or open the main casing of your detector Any attempt to do so may cause malfunction and will invalidate the warranty WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ALARM WARNING A loud alarm is a warning that unusually high and potentially lethal levels of carbon monoxide are present Never ignore this alarm further exposure can be fatal Immedia...

Page 27: ...number here see page 28 for more useful numbers 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 pois...

Page 28: ...n 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 811732 IPHE Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers 01708 472791 ...

Page 29: ...midity Range 30 90 RH Weight 90 grams 3 2oz Certified to EN 50291 1 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 and EN 50291 2 2010 The 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 m...

Page 30: ...products should not be disposed of with regular household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local authority retailer or manufacturer for recycling disposal advice as regional variations apply The power pack should be deactivated before disposal To do this insert the pins on the end of the disabling tab back in to the socket on the underside of the detector See page 18 If ...

Page 31: ... Ltd at its discretion agrees to replace the unit free of charge The warranty on any replacement FireAngel CO 9X 10 10 Year Life Carbon Monoxide Poisonous Gas Alarm will last for the remainder of the period of the original warranty in respect of the detector originally purchased that is from the date of original purchase and not from the date of receipt of the replacement product Sprue Safety Prod...

Page 32: ...any changes to this warranty by third parties Sprue Safety Products Ltd shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any expressed or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to 10 years This warranty does not affect your statutory ...

Page 33: ... 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 your FireAngel CO 9X 10 under warranty send it suitably packed and with the power pack deactivated see page 18 with postage prepaid a note indicating the returns authori...

Page 34: ...E Sprue Safety Products Ltd manufactures an extensive range of home safety products including smoke alarms carbon monoxide detectors fire extinguishers and remote sounding devices For more details visit www sprue com ...

Page 35: ...35 STORE DISABLING TAB HERE Tape disabling tab here for future use ...

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