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Contents 

  1. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds.................................................................................... 4

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Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators.................................................................................................................................... 5

  3. Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

  4. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications.................................................................................................................. 7

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Limitations of CO Alarms...........................................................................................................................................................................9

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Recommended Locations for Alarms..............................................................................................................................................10

  7. Locations to Avoid.......................................................................................................................................................................................11

  8. Installation.........................................................................................................................................................................................................13

  9. Operation and Testing............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

10. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms............................................................................................................................................................. 15

11. Battery ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16

12. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information............................................................................................................................. 17

13. Cleaning Your Alarm.................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

14. Service and Warranty................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

  

Quick Start Instructions 

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Page 1: ...e back of this User Guide Model Q7DCO BS EN50291 1 2018 BS EN50291 2 2019 LICENSE NO KM 738897 K7DCO 7250 00 Alarm Move to Fresh Air Operate Model Q7DCO Fault Peak Level Carbon Monoxide Alarm PPM of CO displayed Lb Low Battery End End of Unit Life Test weekly Reset Part Number 140021 140023 140024 ...

Page 2: ...onal markings can be found on the back of the unit The manufacturer recommends replacing this alarm ten years from the install date on the side of alarm Model ______________________________ Date Code on side ____________________ Date of Purchase ______________________ Where Purchased ______________________ Date to Replace ________________________ Product Support 1800 654 435 Please write down the ...

Page 3: ...ction Product Features and Specifications 7 5 Limitations of CO Alarms 9 6 Recommended Locations for Alarms 10 7 Locations to Avoid 11 8 Installation 13 9 Operation and Testing 14 10 Recognizing Nuisance Alarms 15 11 Battery 16 12 General Carbon Monoxide CO Information 17 13 Cleaning Your Alarm 19 14 Service and Warranty 21 Quick Start Instructions 22 ...

Page 4: ...uld influence domestic CO alarms bad traffic pollution in cold weather for example In these circumstances the level of indoor CO might actually increase when doors and windows are opened 2 If the alarm continues to sound even after being reset where appropriate then evacuate the premises alerting other occupants to the risk Leave doors and windows open Do not re enter the premises 3 Get medical he...

Page 5: ... within the last 14 days Red LED blinks every 60 sec None Model Q7DCO Push Test Reset while the Peak Level button is depressed to clear Alarm Memory Peak Level CO Q7DCO only Digital display shows the highest CO reading between 11 and 999 ppm since the peak level was reset None Push test reset button while peak level button is depressed to clear peak level memory CO alarm reset Red LED continues to...

Page 6: ...Fault Mode Amber LED blinks every 30 sec Model Q7DCO digital display will show Err Chirp every 30 sec See Cleaning Your Alarm section Push test button once to attempt to reset the unit End of Unit Life Amber LED blinks twice every 60 sec Model Q7DCO digital display will show End Two chirps every 60 sec Push button once to silence for 24 hrs Note 30 days after End of Unit Life begins the Remove dis...

Page 7: ... alarm Place the label at eye level on a wall near the alarm after it is mounted Product Features and Specifications Temperature Operating Range 10 C to 45 C Humidity Operating Range up to 90 RH non condensing Audible Alarm 85 dB A at 3 m 3 0 to 3 5 kHz pulsing alarm Digital Display Q7DCO only NOTE Depending on the ambient condition temperature humidity and the condition of the sensor the display ...

Page 8: ...vel Carbon Monoxide Alarm PPM of CO displayed Lb Low Battery End End of Unit Life Gre Amber Fault LED en Pow er LED Red Alarm LED Test Reset Button Peak Level Button Digital Display with digital display Model Q7DCO Test weekly Reset Product Features ...

Page 9: ...LD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION USE AND MAINTENANCE OF FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES INCLUDING APPRO PRIATE VENTILATION AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS This alarm does not prevent CO from occurring nor can it solve any existing CO problem WARNING THIS DEVICE IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM ACUTE EFFECTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE IT WILL NOT FULLY SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC ...

Page 10: ...uld also be at a level greater than the height of any door or window Locate within hearing distance of bedrooms and place at sleeping height if a heating appliance is in the bedroom CO alarms in rooms with sloped ceilings should be located on the high side of the room Ceiling mounted alarms should be at least 300 mm from any wall If there is a partition in the room locate the alarm on the same sid...

Page 11: ...w 10 º C or rise above 45 º C such as garages and unfinished attics Do not install alarms in dusty areas Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm In insect infested areas Within 300 mm of a light fitting as electronic noise generated by the electronics may cause nuisance alarms Do not install in an enclosed space cupboard or where the ventilation openings in the unit could be im...

Page 12: ... Avoid mounting the apparatus directly above a source of heat or steam Mount the apparatus at a distance of 1 m to 3 m from the nearest edge of the potential source Avoid running the engine when moored alongside objects such as a wharf a wall or another boat Avoid running your engine when docked in a crowded marina as vehicle and exhaust fumes can damage the alarm sensor WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK...

Page 13: ... approx 3mm 4 Hook the alarm back plate over the screws Free standing ALWAYS BE CAREFUL TO LOCATE A FREE STANDING ALARM WHERE IT IS UNLIKELY TO BE KNOCKED TO THE FLOOR AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS SECTION Ensure free standing alarms are placed in the upright position and not lying flat on a surface Activation 1 Remove the batteries from the pack and insert them into the battery...

Page 14: ...YS STAND ABOUT 1 METRE AWAY FROM THE UNIT OR USE EAR PROTECTION WHEN TESTING BUMP TEST MODE This alarm includes a bump test mode that will allow the alarm to be qualitatively tested during field service using commercially available aerosol CO 1 Hold the test button down for 10 seconds 2 The unit will chirp 3 times indicating the start of test mode 3 The Green LED flashes once per second during tes...

Page 15: ...lations and double check for the presence of CO If the unit re alarms it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become a dangerous situation Move to fresh air and call Fire Brigade and or Ambulance on 000 AUS WARNING IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF A CO ALARM USING SIGHT OR SMELL ALWAYS CONSIDER A CO ALARM EVENT AS DANGEROUS ...

Page 16: ...he first occurrence of the Low Battery Warning to provide continuous alarm detection Replace battery These batteries can be purchased from your local retailer WARNING Alarm will not attach to back plate unless batteries are installed Depleted or removed batter ies will render this alarm inoperative Chirping When End of Unit Life or Low Battery chirping begins you can temporarily silence these chir...

Page 17: ...nd the curing of concrete or cement under certain circumstances Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs e g alcohols which may eventually activate the alarm can be generated from use of damp proofing materials or other coatings containing alkylalkoxysilanes Potential Sources of CO This CO alarm is not a substitute for proper installation use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances including appropriate...

Page 18: ...ents in good working condition Learn the early symptoms of exposure and if you suspect CO poisoning move outside to fresh air and get emergency help Your first line of defence is an annual inspection and regular maintenance of your appliances Contact a licensed contractor or call your local utility company for assistance In rented properties your Landlord or Council Housing Association will have a...

Page 19: ...an and Boat Owners The following can lead to carbon monoxide being produced Using LPG cooking appliances for space heating Leaving LPG appliances on overnight Barbecues within the boat cabin or near a caravan door e g under an awning ...

Page 20: ...le the unit to clean inside Altering the alarm in any way may lead to a risk of electric shock or prevent it from functioning correctly This action will void your warranty The following substances can affect the CO sensor and may cause false readings and damage to the sen sor Methane propane isobutane iso propanol ethyl acetate hydrogen sulfide sulfide dioxides alcohol based products paints thinne...

Page 21: ...under the Australian Consumer Law and other applicable laws relating to the goods Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptab...

Page 22: ...e to Fresh Air Operate Model K7CO Carbon Monoxide Alarm Fault Test Reset Quick Start Instructions Alarm Move to Fresh Air Operate Model QD7CO Fault Peak Level Carbon Monoxide Alarm PPM of CO displayed Lb Low Battery End End of Unit Life Test weekly Reset ...

Page 23: ...EP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP 23 Alarm Move to Fresh Air Operate Model QD7CO Fault Peak Level Carbon Monoxide Alarm PPM of CO displayed Lb Low Battery End End of Unit Life Test weekly Reset Pause 30 sec Pause 30 sec Pause 30 sec 4 5 Model Q7DCO Model Q7DCO shown Alarm Move to Fresh Air Operate Model QD7CO Fault Peak Level Carbon Monoxide Alarm PPM of CO displayed Lb Low Battery End End of Unit Life ...

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