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6. Model 8LLDCO (with digital display) 
 Operating 

Characteristics

 

The following table illustrates the possible digital displays, describes the 
audible alarm patterns, and the recommended actions to take.

Operating and Alarm Characteristics

LCD Display Shows 

Alarm Sound 

Unit Status  

Recommendation

A steady display of 
CO concentration 
from 30-999. Red 

LED flashes with beep

4 quick beeps,
5 secs. silence,
repeating 

Alarm condition. 
Dangerous 
concentrations of 
CO detected

Refer to “What to 
do When the Alarm 
Sounds” (inside front 
cover)

Brief “888” for 
approximately 30 
seconds

None

 

Self test when first 
powered up and 
during Test/Reset.

None – CO has 
not been detected. 
Numbers shown for 
test purpose only

Test sequence        
indication.

4 quick beeps,
5 seconds 
silence,
repeated once 

Test/Reset button is 
pressed

None – CO has
not been detected, 
for test purpose only

Steady “0” displayed, 
dot flashing every 5 
seconds, Green LED  

               flashes every 30 secs.

None

Normal DC 
operation with 
good batteries 
(sensing no CO)

None

“Lb” flashes alter-
nately with any 
number, Red LED 

flashes every 60 seconds. 

One quick beep 
every 60 seconds

Batteries need to 
be replaced

If unit is cold, allow to 

warm up above 20°C. If 

the unit is at room tem-

perature and is beeping/

flashing every 60 seconds 

the unit needs to be 

replaced.

“Err” displayed

One quick beep 
every 30 seconds

Unit is Error con-
dition

Press and hold the test 
button for 5 seconds to 
perform a reset. If unit 
continues to beep or 
alarm, using a screwdriver 
slide the switch on the 
back of the unit up to the 
shut down position.
Unit will not respond 
to CO.

Display is blank

Constant alarm

Unit malfunction

Number from 
11-999 displayed. 

None

Peak Level Memory 
activated. Highest 
concentration of 
CO detected is 
displayed

Refer to following 
section for informa-
tion regarding Peak 
Level Memory

“End” displayed.  
Red LED flashes 
two times 

every 30 seconds

Two quick 
beeps every 
30 seconds

End of unit life

Replace unit imme-
diately. Unit will not 
respond to CO.

The problems listed above are under normal operating conditions. Other 
“Err” conditions could exist. If you should have any questions regarding 
display conditions, call our Consumer Hotline.

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Summary of Contents for 8LLCO

Page 1: ...d for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner Carbon Monoxide Alarm User s Guide Models 8LLCO and 8LLDCO with digital display Model 8LLCO Model 8LLDCO with Digital Display EN 50291 1 20...

Page 2: ...ocal Gas Safe Registered Engineer Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been corrected Never ignore the sound of the alarm If the alarm is sounding pressing the test reset button will...

Page 3: ...ecause your sense of sight smell hearing and touch give you information you can almost instantly judge what action to take if you hear your smoke alarm CO is an invisible odourless tasteless and non i...

Page 4: ...onditions If in doubt consult a medical practitioner Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon mon oxide concentrations u...

Page 5: ...re they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Also young children and household pets may be the first affe...

Page 6: ...nate the source of CO See What to do When the Alarm Sounds inside front cover IMPORTANT Model 8LLCO does not have a digital display and does not display carbon monoxide levels in PPM If the alarm soun...

Page 7: ...vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace etc Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gases near the grou...

Page 8: ...imitations Like any other electronic device CO alarms are not fool proof CO alarms have a limited operational life You must test your CO alarm weekly because it could fail to operate at any time If yo...

Page 9: ...every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm Replace the alarm immediately It will not detect CO in this condition To help identify the date to replace the alarm a label has been...

Page 10: ...ocations DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM Recommended Locations Temperature Operating Range 0 to 40 C Humidity Operating range Up to 90 non condensing Audible Alarm 85 dB at 1 metre...

Page 11: ...alarm Do not place the alarm where drapes furniture or other objects block the flow of air to the vents 3 Installation Locations CAUTION THIS UNIT IS SEALED INCLUDING THE BATTERY THE COVER IS NOT REMO...

Page 12: ...d Your CO alarm may also be placed on a tabletop If alarm is not wall mounted then be sure the alarm is no more than one metre from the floor to minimize the risk of causing permanent damage to the al...

Page 13: ...or alarm using a screwdriver slide the switch on the back of the unit up to the shut down position Unit will not respond to CO Normal Test Reset function Red LED flashes with beeps 4 quick beeps 5 se...

Page 14: ...ber Red LED flashes every 60 seconds One quick beep every 60 seconds Batteries need to be replaced If unit is cold allow to warm up above 20 C If the unit is at room tem perature and is beeping flashi...

Page 15: ...ations of CO between 1 and 30 PPM can often occur in normal everyday conditions Concentrations of CO below 30 PPM may be an indication of a transient condition that may appear today and never reappear...

Page 16: ...nently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor Avoid spraying air fresheners hair spray paint or other aerosols near the alarm Do not paint the unit Paint will seal the vents and interfere with p...

Page 17: ...end of life or error mode it is neces sary to turn the unit off This stops it from making a sound and also discharges the remaining capacity of the battery to render it safe 1 Remove the bracket back...

Page 18: ...ny kind resulting from gas leakage fire or explosion This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Warranty Performance During the above warranty period your product will be replaced with a comp...

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