Sprue Safety Products FireAngel CO-9X, User Manual

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

Page 2: ...Ltd Vanguard Centre Sir William Lyons Road Coventry CV4 7EZ UK A Sprue Safety Products Brand UK Gas Emergency Service Helpline 0800 111 999 Technical Support 0800 141 2561 EIRE dial 1 800 523171 Email technicalsupport fireangel co uk Web www fireangel co uk CO 9X GN0355R11 ...

Page 3: ...pack deactivation 15 Operating features 16 Understanding the product s indicators 20 Maintaining testing your detector 21 What to do in the event of an alarm 23 Technical information 24 Disposal 25 Warranty 26 Disabling tab storage page 27 CONTENTS Note This user manual is also available in large text and other formats Please call 0800 141 2561 for further information ...

Page 4: ...rgency Test Silence button Regular self check to ensure detector is operating correctly Simple to mount portable ideal for travelling Certified to the European Carbon Monoxide Alarm Standard EN 50291 1 2010 A1 2012 and EN 50291 2 2010 7 year warranty End of life indication CARBON MONOXIDE AND HOW IT CAN AFFECTYOU ANDYOUR FAMILY Carbon monoxide is a dangerous poisonous gas that kills hundreds of pe...

Page 5: ...rly dangerous because the victim usually does not wake up Symptoms of CO poisoning The following symptoms may be related to CO poisoning which all household members should be made aware 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 convulsi...

Page 6: ...nd windows of your property 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 Common sources of CO Oil and gas boilers Portable generators Oil or solid fuel cookers Gas or paraf...

Page 7: ...locked or damaged appliances may stop running correctly or circumstances in neighbouring properties may change resulting in the presence of carbon monoxide For this 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 fuel burning appliances or from chimneys Do not IG...

Page 8: ...should be registered on the Gas Safe register Have your appliances checked regularly 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 A1 2012 and EN 50291...

Page 9: ... 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 the occupant s spend considerable time whilst awa...

Page 10: ...paratus 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 detector Apparatus located in the same room as a fuel burning appliance for both wall and ceiling mounted apparatus the following applies a The ap...

Page 11: ...s Caravans and boats Caravans and boats may have additional risks of carbon monoxide ingress through air vents due to the nearby presence of other vehicles engines generators or barbecues however this does not change the basic guidance on location of the alarm Caravans and boats should be fitted with an alarm in the same room as any combustion appliance s located in accordance with previous advice...

Page 12: ...location are Not mounting the apparatus directly above a source of heat or steam and Mounting the apparatus at a distance of 1 3 m from the nearest edge of the potential source HOW TO INSTALLYOUR DETECTOR NOTE This apparatus should be installed by a competent person who feels able to install it according to the instructions Firstly write the installation date on your detector in the area provided ...

Page 13: ... 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 previous pages POWER PACK ACTIVATION a Your detector comes complete with an integrated power pack that will provide power for its entire operational life To activate the power pack you need to pull the disabling tab see image This will in turn pull o...

Page 14: ...r pack and circuitry by pressing and holding the centre of theTest Silence 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 on a ...

Page 15: ... 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 POWER PACK DEACTIVATION Your CO 9X is portable making it ideal for taking with you on holiday You will need to deactivate your detector when travelling or even when storing Fitting is the reverse of removal T...

Page 16: ...s which set it apart from other CO detectors on the market today Test Silence button feature Tests the sounder power pack and circuitry Allows you to test the sensor by introducing a source of CO into the detector Silences 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 circuitry Test the sounder powe...

Page 17: ...s test should only be performed once a year Excessive testing will cause the life of the power pack to be shortened NOTE Aerosol CO may be used in order to avoid having to burn incense sticks 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 ...

Page 18: ...ce button Upon releasing theTest Silence 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 put out the match and place it into a...

Page 19: ...ncense 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 and the Fault LED to illuminate yellow for a short time This is the end of the test ...

Page 20: ...h 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 UNDERSTANDINGTHE PRODUCT S INDICATORS The higher the concentration of carbon monoxide detected by the detector the quicker it will respond When sufficient carbon monoxide is detected a lou...

Page 21: ...r has detected carbon monoxide MAINTAINING TESTING YOUR DETECTOR Maintenance Your detector will alert you to potentially hazardous CO concentrations in your home when maintained properly To maintain your FireAngel detector in proper working order and to ensure that the sensor will last for the lifetime of the product it is recommended that you Test the sounder power pack and circuitry of your dete...

Page 22: ... 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 and greases Move the detector to a safe location and store in a plastic bag before painting wall papering or performing any other activities using substances that emit strong fumes Remember to remove it from the bag and replace the dete...

Page 23: ...roblems NEVER IGNORE ANY ALARM Please carefully review this owner s manual to ensure that you know what actions to take in the event of an alarm What to do during an alarm Keep calm and open the doors and windows to ventilate the property Stop using all fuel burning appliances and ensure if possible that they are turned off Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open Ring your gas or ...

Page 24: ...ked by an expert In the case of gas appliances the engineer must be registered on the Gas Safe register TECHNICAL INFORMATION Detector Specifications Model CO 9X SensorType Electrochemical Sensor Life 7Years Alarm Sound Level 85dB at 1 metre 3 feet Power Pack Life 7 years Life of product Temperature Range 10ºC 14ºF to 40ºC 104ºF Operating Humidity Range 30 90 RH Weight 90 grams 3 2oz Certified to ...

Page 25: ...alarm or a combustible gas detector Replace unit after 7 years of operation DISPOSAL Waste electrical 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 ...

Page 26: ...serves the right to offer an alternative product similar to that being replaced if the original model is no longer available or in stock This warranty applies 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 lac...

Page 27: ...ury Sprue Safety Products Ltd 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 STORE DISABLINGTAB HERE Tape disabling tab here for future use ...

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