Numerous reported cases of carbon monoxide poisoning indicate that victims realize their sickness
but are so disoriented that they are unable to rescue themselves, i.e. to leave the building or call for
help. Small children and pets are usually the first affected ones. Exposure during sleep is particularly
dangerous because the victim usually does not wake up.
Detector location
Since carbon monoxide moves freely in air, the
detector should be placed in areas where people
sleep or in their direct vicinity. The human body is
most sensitive to the effects of CO while asleep.
For maximum protection, the detector should be
placed close to the area intended for sleeping or on
every floor of your house. The diagram below
indicates some recommended places inside the
house. The electronic sensor detects carbon
monoxide, measures its concentration and triggers
a loud audible alarm before a potentially harmful
concentration is achieved.
We recommend you to mount the detector onto the wall and to the ceiling, see pictures below.
Wall mounting
Ceiling mounting
Do not install the detector:
a) to places where temperature may drop below -
10⁰C (14⁰F) or exceed 40⁰C (104⁰F)
b) to places with possible occurrence of solvent vapours and with high humidity
c) within 1.5 metres away from sources of open flame such as ovens, stoves or fireplaces
d) into gas engine exhaust pipes, into air ducts, smoke ducts or chimneys
e) close to car exhaust pipe; this would destroy the detector.
Product specification
Power supply:
2x AAA 1.5V alkaline batteries (LR6)
Sensor type:
Electro-chemical
Alarm activation (sensitivity): 30
– 49ppm (120 minutes)
50
– 99ppm (60 – 90 minutes)
100
– 299ppm (10 – 40 minutes)
above 300ppm (0
– 180 seconds)
Operating temperature:
-
10°C to +40°C
Operating humidity:
15
– 90%
Max. sound level:
85dB within 1m range
Dimensions:
Ø 68mm x 35mm; weight: approx. 60g (without batteries)
Detector mounting
1. Release rear cover by turning it anti-clockwise.
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Living room
Kitchen
Cellar
Garage
≥185cm
≥150cm
above floor
61cm
