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9. Getting the CO Alarm Serviced

 

If  your  CO  Alarm  fails  to  work  after  you  have  carefully  read  all  the  instructions, 
checked the unit has been installed correctly, and ensured that it has good batteries 
connected,  return  it  for  repair  or  replacement.  This  should  be  where  it was 
purchased,  or  alternatively  return it  in  a  padded  box  to “Customer Assistance and 
Information” at the nearest address given on the CO Alarm or in this leaflet. (Remove 
the Alarm from the mounting plate before shipping the product). State the nature of 
the fault, where the CO Alarm was purchased, and the date of purchase.

 

 

10. Limited Warranty Guarantee

 

 

Elk Products  guarantees  Carbon  Monoxide  Alarms  Models  Elk-6051  (excluding 
batteries) for 2 years from date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty 
materials or workmanship. This guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use and 
service,  and  does  not  include  damage  resulting  from  accident,  neglect,  misuse, 
unauthorized  dismantling,  or  contamination  howsoever  caused.  This  guarantee 
excludes incidental and consequential damage. Further the warranty does not cover 
Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes. If this Alarm should become 
defective within the guarantee period, it must be returned to Elk Products, with proof 
of  purchase,  carefully  packaged,  with  the  problem  clearly  stated.  We  shall at  our 
discretion repair or replace the faulty unit.

 

Elk Products shall not be liable for any incidental or  consequential damages caused 
by  the  breach  of  any  express  or  implied  warranty.  Any  implied  warranty  of 
merchantability or fitness for purposes is limited to the duration of the above warranty 
period. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights 
that vary from state to state.

 

Summary of Contents for ELK-6051

Page 1: ...C 27703 USA Voice 919 381 4235 Certification Exhibit FCC ID TMAELK 6051 IC 4353A 6051 FCC Rule Part 15 247 ISED Canada s Radio Standards Specification RSS 247 T V S D Project Number 72126638 Manufactu...

Page 2: ...efully for as long as the product is being used It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your Alarm This booklet should be regarded as part of the product If you are just ins...

Page 3: ...ion 5 Testing Monitoring Maintenance 6 What to do when the alarm sounds 7 How to Protect your Family 8 Technical Specification 9 Getting the CO Alarm Serviced 10 Warranty 11 Limitations of CO Alarms 1...

Page 4: ...ance particularly rooms where people spend a lot of time e g bedrooms kitchens and sitting rooms In rooms with an appliance install preferably on the ceiling 300mm from walls and between 1 5m to 3m ho...

Page 5: ...d fuel burning appliances Blocked or cracked chimneys flues Blocked vents or draught proofing which makes areas with fuel burning appliances or fireplaces airtight Engines of cars lawnmowers etc left...

Page 6: ...and nausea within 20 minutes Death within 1 hour 3 200 Headache dizziness and nausea within 5 10 minutes Death within 25 30 minutes 6 400 Headache dizziness and nausea within 1 2 minutes Death within...

Page 7: ...0 ppm 2 flashes every 3 secs On within 10 50 minutes typ 30 minutes 250 ppm 3 flashes every 3 secs On within 4 15 minutes typ 9 minutes unless it has alarmed previously see CO Alarm Memory below ppm v...

Page 8: ...may sound if cigarette smoke is blown into it or aerosols are released nearby CO ALARM MEMORY The CO Alarm memory is an important feature of the CO Alarm where even if the house is unoccupied during...

Page 9: ...e CO Alarms NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION REQUIRED PROTECTION For your information the National Fire Protection Association s standard 720 advises as follows Carbon Monoxide Alarms shall be ins...

Page 10: ...ted is limited the following points should be considered when deciding where best to fit the Alarm s If there is an appliance in a room where people sleep place a CO Alarm in this room Locate a CO Ala...

Page 11: ...11 300mm CO Alarm 150mm 1 5 to 3 m DEAD AIR DON T LOCATE HERE 1 5 to 3 m Figure 1 Location in room with a fuel burning appliance...

Page 12: ...about 1 to 2m Figure 2 Location in rooms with sloped ceilings the CO Alarm should be located at the high side of the room Figure 3 Location in bedrooms other rooms remote from the appliance i e at br...

Page 13: ...by draughts 7 Next to an extractor fan 8 Over heat sources such as radiators or hot air vents 9 Where it would be obstructed e g by curtains or furniture 10 In an area where the temperature could drop...

Page 14: ...n rooms with sloped ceilings the CO Alarm should be located at the high side of the room see fig 2 3 32 If locating the CO Alarm in a bedroom or in rooms remote from a fuel burning appliance see figur...

Page 15: ...he Alarm With a pencil mark the location of the two screw holes 4 Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring in the ceiling drill holes using a 5 0mm drill bit through the center of the marked locatio...

Page 16: ...rm works see figure 5 9 Install all the other Alarms similarly 4 2 How to Tamperproof the Alarm The Alarm can be made resistant to unauthorized removal Break off the small pillar on the base as shown...

Page 17: ...and the horn will ramp up to full sound to indicate the Alarm is operating correctly Guidelines and best practices for testing are as follows 1 After the system is installed 2 Once weekly thereafter...

Page 18: ...Off Off On Ramps up to full sound Low Battery Off 1 Flash Off 1 Beep See Note Sensor Fault Off 2 Flashes Off 2 Beeps Replace Unit End of Life EOL Off 3 Flashes Off 3 Beeps Replace Unit Note Replace t...

Page 19: ...he side wall if it has been exceeded replace the entire unit If the Replace by label on the side wall has not been exceeded remove the Alarm from the mounting plate remove the battery cover see figure...

Page 20: ...ts mounting plate open the battery door and remove the batteries Dispose in accordance with best practice and guidance on WEEE disposal and recycling Quick Test with Carbon Monoxide The Carbon Monoxid...

Page 21: ...itch to the OFF position and replace the Alarm on its mounting plate OFF Position ON Position Figure 9 6 What to do when the alarm sounds Warning Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of c...

Page 22: ...not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence Note When ventilation is provided by leaving the window and doors open the CO build up may have dissipated by the time help arrive...

Page 23: ...including the CO usually through a flue or chimney Ensure chimneys and flues are not blocked or leaking and get them checked every year Check for excessive rust or cracks on appliances and pipe work...

Page 24: ...Specification Power Two Alkaline AAA type batteries replaceable CO Sensitivity Meets UL2034 Electromagnetic Compatibility Complies with UL2034 FCC Part 15 Test Hush Button Checks electronics and horn...

Page 25: ...lty materials or workmanship This guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use and service and does not include damage resulting from accident neglect misuse unauthorized dismantling or contamin...

Page 26: ...ide in other areas of the house e g downstairs in a closed room etc but not in the vicinity of the CO Alarm Doors air draughts and obstructions can prevent the CO reaching the Alarm For these reasons...

Page 27: ...moke Alarms must be fitted to give early warning of fire 7 The CO Alarm does not detect the presence of natural gas methane bottled gas propane butane or other combustible gases Fit combustion Gas Ala...

Page 28: ...nting plate 4 Replace batteries ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO APPARENT REASON Follow the detailed instructions in Section 6 Entitled What to do when the alarm sounds page 19 If there are still problems 1 Ensure...

Page 29: ...alarm If the unit continues to sound it is possibly defective and should be replaced see section 9 Getting the CO Alarm Serviced ELK 6051 Indicator Summary Normal Operation Red LED Amber LED Green LE...

Page 30: ...s Replace Alarm End of Life EOL Press hold button Off 3 flashes 3 beeps with flashes Replace Alarm Alarm Memory Action Red LED Green LED Sounder LCD Display 24 hours after event Flashes as per Table C...

Page 31: ...ide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance wi...

Page 32: ...le fonctionnement ELK 6051 Wireless CO Detector FCC ID TMAELK 6051 IC 4353A 6051 This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equip...

Page 33: ...Contact Us Customer Service Elk Products Inc 3266 Hwy 70W Connelly Springs NC 28612 Telephone 828 397 4200 web www elkproducts com Elk Products Inc 2017...

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