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Summary of Contents for CO-808S

Page 1: ...CO 808S User Manual Carbon Monoxide Poisonous Gas Alarm With Sealed 6Year Power Pack ...

Page 2: ... ACTIVATION 10 POWER PACK DEACTIVATION 11 OPERATING FEATURES 12 Testing the horn power pack and circuitry Testing the sensor UNDERSTANDINGTHE PRODUCT S INDICATORS 16 MAINTAINING TESTINGYOUR DETECTOR 17 WHATTO DO INTHE EVENT OF AN ALARM 18 USEFUL NUMBERS 19 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 20 DISPOSAL 21 6YEAR WARRANTY 22 RETURNS 23 PRODUCT RANGE 24 CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...latest additions to our product range FireAngel manufactures one 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 household co...

Page 4: ...disorientated and unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Exposure during sleep is particularly 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...

Page 5: ... carbon monoxide before re entering the building Medical attention should be sought for anyone suffering the effects of CO poisoning headache nausea see page 3 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 F...

Page 6: ...e a safety device when it shuts an appliance off Use as a portable detector for the spillage of CO from fuel burning appliances or chimneys ALWAYS Buy appliances accepted by a recognised testing laboratory Install appliances according to the manufacturer s instructions Have appliance installations carried out by professionals CORGI registered for gas appliances Have your appliances checked regular...

Page 7: ...ntaining 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 awake and from which they may not be able hear an alarm from apparatus in another part of the premises and Every sleeping room EDUCATEYOURSELF ANDYOUR FAMILY ONTHE S...

Page 8: ... 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 apparatus should be at a horizontal distance of between 1m and 3m from the potent...

Page 9: ...reathing 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 below 10 C...

Page 10: ...age 14 HOWTO INSTALLYOUR DETECTOR NOTE This Carbon Monoxide detector must be installed by a competent person Firstly write the installation date on the back of your alarm in the designated box We recommend that your detector is installed on the wall To Mount on a Wall or Ceiling Use the backing plate to mark the position of the drill holes Drill 5mm 3 16 holes into the wall Insert the plastic wall...

Page 11: ...vated both LEDs will flash and the detector will chirp momentarily c 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 monitoring for CO in around 3 minutes When the 3 minute warm up period is complete the green power LED will flash once per minute to indicate that the detector ...

Page 12: ...en the power pack has drained WARNING Constant exposure to extreme high or low temperatures may reduce the life of the power pack POWER PACK DEACTIVATION Your CO 808S is portable making it ideal for taking with you on holiday You will need to deactivate your detector when travelling or even when storing ie when decorating Fitting is the reverse of removal To deactivate the detector the two ends of...

Page 13: ...is button will Test your horn power pack and circuitry Allows you to test the sensor by introducing a source of CO into the detector see page 13 Silence the loud 85dB at 1 metre 3 feet horn during an alarm only for alarms due to levels of CO of less than 50ppm Testing the Horn Power Pack and Circuitry Test the horn power pack and circuitry by pressing theTest Reset button briefly to confirm that t...

Page 14: ... by removing the disabling ribbon following a period of deactivation make sure that the detector has completed the initial 3 minute warm up period and the green power LED is flashing once every minute CAUTION Sensor testing should only be performed by a responsible adult This test should only be performed once a month Excessive testing will cause the life of the power pack to be shortened NOTE CO ...

Page 15: ...ce in quick succession every 5 seconds This indicates that the detector is now monitoring for CO every second and may be tested using a known source of CO Step 3 Light a cigarette or an incense stick using a match or lighter If using an incense stick 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 dish of water ...

Page 16: ...the smoke for the localised level of carbon monoxide within the sensor to reach over 100 ppm In addition please note that the full alarm will only sound if excessive amounts of CO are detected during this short test 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 f...

Page 17: ...4 times every second The Alarm will sound When concentrations of CO of more than 30ppm but not more than 50ppm have been detected for more than 2 hours Between 60 and 90 minutes when 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 Step 6 After around four minutes the detector will ret...

Page 18: ...n error signal please contact the FireAngelTechnical Support Line between 9 00am 5 00pm Monday Friday Telephone 024 7623 6663 1 800 523171 in Eire e mail technicalsupport fireangel co uk 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 ord...

Page 19: ...e activities are finished Failure of any test should be reported to the technical support line see page 17 for contact details WHATTO DO INTHE 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 Immediately check residents for symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning ...

Page 20: ...che nausea and advise that carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected Do not use the appliance again until it has been checked by an expert In the case of gas appliances this must be a CORGI registered installer USEFUL NUMBERS National Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999 24hours CORGI 0800 915 0485 Solid Fuel Association Advisory service for domestic solid fuel appliances 0845 601 4406 HETAS Trade asso...

Page 21: ...z Certified to BS EN 50291 2001 The FireAngel carbon monoxide detector is designed to continuously monitor for CO It s response times meet the requirements of BSI standard BS EN 50291 2001 The alarm will sound When concentrations of CO of more than 30ppm but not more than 50ppm have been detected for more than 2 hours Between 60 and 90 minutes when exposed to 50ppm of CO Between 10 and 40 minutes ...

Page 22: ...rm sounds For full details read this owner s manual carefully 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 on the end of ...

Page 23: ...t 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 lack of reasonable...

Page 24: ...gel co uk 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 Please quote the product model number CO 808S If there is a fault that we are unable to resolve then our technical support engineer will issue you with a returns authority number so that your product can be returned for testing To return your FireAngel ...

Page 25: ...FireAngel Ltd manufactures an extensive range of home safety products including smoke alarms carbon monoxide alarms fire extinguishers and remote sounding devices For more details visit www fireangel co uk Ref GN0095 R1 ...

Page 26: ...ocentre Puma Way Coventry CV1 2TT UK Technical Support Line 024 7623 6663 1 800 523171 in Eire E mail technicalsupport fireangel co uk Web www fireangel co uk Ref GN0095 R1 Independently tested to conform to BS EN 50291 2001 ...

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