FireAngel CO-9X, User Manual

Page 1: ...7 YEAR LIFE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONOUS GAS ALARM CO 9X User Manual ...

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: ... OPERATING 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 2 2 3 5 7 8 9 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 CONTENTS Note This user manual is also available in large text and other formats Please call 0800 141 2561 for further information ...

Page 4: ...out the latest additions to our product range Sprue Safety Products 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 b...

Page 5: ... of Mild Exposure 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 c...

Page 6: ...s 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 gas ...

Page 7: ... 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 to 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 apparatu...

Page 8: ...located relatively close 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 th...

Page 9: ...ace 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 adhere to the same positional recommendations as described on page 5 and 6 66mm Drill hole spacing accommodation which is in a separate room from the combustion appliance s should also contain an alarm located in accordance with previous advice in this section It ...

Page 10: ...er 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 indicating that the sounder is working and the power pack is providing power to the unit This test for the sounder power pack and circuitry should be performed...

Page 11: ...t it apart from other CO detectors on the market today Test Reset button feature This button will Test the sounder power pack and circuitry Allows you to test the sensor by introducing a source of CO into the detector see Testing The Sensor below Silence the loud 85dB at 1 metre 3 feet sounder during an alarm only for alarms due to levels of CO of less than 50ppm Testing the sounder power pack and...

Page 12: ... around 5 seconds Release the Test Reset button Upon releasing the Test Reset button the Fault LED will flash yellow 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 an incense stick using a match or lighter Be sure to blow out the flame so that the incense stick is smouldering Extinguish the lighter or ...

Page 13: ... 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 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 does not reach 50ppm during the test the sensor test will stop automatically after 3 minutes 15cm 6 ...

Page 14: ... 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 Fault End of life 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 power pack becomes low then the detector will emit a single chirp once per minut...

Page 15: ...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 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 ...

Page 16: ...ure 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 ...

Page 17: ... solid fuel appliances HETAS Trade association for solid fuel engineers OFTEC Trade association for Oil Fired Appliance engineer 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: ...Range 30 90 RH Weight 90 grams 3 2oz 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 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 ...

Page 19: ...to the socket on the underside of the detector see page 9 If the disabling tab is no longer available then the clip can be replicated by opening out a thin metal paper clip into a U shape 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 CONDITIO...

Page 20: ...plies to the original retail purchaser from the date 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 Safet...

Page 21: ...ckly 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 your FireAngel CO 9X under warranty send it suitably pa...

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Page 24: ...800 141 2561 EIRE dial 1 800 523171 Email technicalsupport fireangel co uk Web www fireangel co uk CO 9X GN0283R8 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 ...