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3.31 If locating the CO alarm in a bedroom or in rooms remote from a fuel
burning appliance

(see figure 4)

• Mount the CO alarm relatively close to the breathing zone of the occupants.

Whatever position is chosen make sure it is possible to view the three light indicators,
when in the vicinity of the alarm.

14

CO Alarm

about

1 to 2m

Figure 4.

Location in bedroom &

rooms remote 

from the appliance

(i.e. at breathing level)

300mm

CO Alarm

Figure 3.

Location in rooms with

sloped ceilings, the CO alarm should

be located at the high side of the room

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Страница 1: ...he product is being used It contains vital information on the operation and installation The leaflet should be regarded as part of the product If you are just installing the unit the leaflet must be g...

Страница 2: ...INSTALLING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS TESTING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS MAINTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...

Страница 3: ...liance In rooms remote from the appliance install at breath level where the light indicators can be seen Regularly check that the green power light is on Important The CO Alarm will not work if the ma...

Страница 4: ...ion and all of your appliances serviced regularly according to the manufacturers instructions Do not fit alarm until all building work is completed to avoid contamination 2 WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM S...

Страница 5: ...er 3 CARBON MONOXIDE THE SILENT KILLER 2 1 What is Carbon Monoxide Congratulations on becoming the owner of an Ei Carbon Monoxide Alarm This will help protect you and your household from the dangerous...

Страница 6: ...ing 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 running in...

Страница 7: ...ight headache as a lower level for a longer time e g 150 ppm for 90 minutes Table A shows how exposure to different concentrations of CO generally affects people Many cases of reported Carbon Monoxide...

Страница 8: ...2 3 hours 1 600 Headache dizziness 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 nau...

Страница 9: ...elp arrives and the alarm may have stopped sounding Although your problem may appear temporarily solved it is crucial that the source of the CO is determined and appropriate repairs made NEVER IGNORE...

Страница 10: ...etected for least about 90 minutes Red light flashes 4 times in 2 seconds every 40 seconds 100 ppm CO detected for least about 40 minutes Red light flashes 8 times in 2 seconds every 40 seconds 300 pp...

Страница 11: ...open flued appliance and Locate an alarm in a room where the occupant s spend most of their time e g sitting room and In a bedsit the CO alarm should be placed as far away from the cooking appliance...

Страница 12: ...where it could be accidentally turned off or removed 12 In a bathroom or other areas where the CO alarm may be exposed to water splashes dripping or condensation e g above an electric kettle 13 Near p...

Страница 13: ...me side of the partition as the potential source In rooms with sloped ceilings the CO alarm should be located at the high side of the room see fig 3 300mm 150mm 1 to 3 m 1 to 3 m DEAD AIR DON T LOCATE...

Страница 14: ...t is possible to view the three light indicators when in the vicinity of the alarm 14 CO Alarm about 1 to 2m Figure 4 Location in bedroom rooms remote from the appliance i e at breathing level 300mm C...

Страница 15: ...work can contaminate the sensor and cause problems it will also invalidate the guarantee If it must be installed cover it completely particularly around the edges with a dust cover until all cleaning...

Страница 16: ...m the ceiling wall locate the wire entry slot over the wires and mark the two mounting screw locations Screw the unit to the ceiling wall ensure screws do not penetrate buried wires The unit can also...

Страница 17: ...terminal marked N The alarm does not need to be earthed however for convenience a spare terminal no 5 is provided to hold an earth wire if present 7 Turn on the mains power to the CO Alarm circuit 17...

Страница 18: ...cations Drill suitable holes 6mm drill then insert the plastic anchors and screw the unit to the ceiling wall 4 Insert the plug into a suitable socket Warning Do not open apart from the cover shown in...

Страница 19: ...hes every 40 seconds it means the self checking circuit has detected a fault Press and hold the test hush button If the amber light flashes without the horn sounding the sensor is faulty 4 If the Alar...

Страница 20: ...stinguish between them in an emergency 7 MAINTAINING YOUR CO ALARM Clean the outside case by occasionally wiping with a clean damp cloth after first disconnecting the mains supply on an Ei225EN unit a...

Страница 21: ...abel on the side wall is exceeded Product Disposal The crossed out wheelie bin symbol on the product means that it should not be put into household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check wi...

Страница 22: ...ible 2 Carbon Monoxide must enter the unit for it to be detected There may be Carbon Monoxide in other areas of the house e g downstairs in a closed room etc but not in the vicinity of the CO Alarm Do...

Страница 23: ...ly The CO Alarm must be replaced after up to 6 years operation see Replace by date on side wall label 5 CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance House holders are responsible for their own in...

Страница 24: ...ce is working A naked gas flame which is yellow or orange instead of the normal blue Family members including pets exhibiting the flu like symptoms of CO poisoning described above If any of these sign...

Страница 25: ...heating 8 Children should be warned of the dangers of CO poisoning and instructed never to touch or interfere with the CO Alarm Do not allow small children to press the test hush button as they could...

Страница 26: ...unit is alarming after sensing CO pressing the test hush button will immediately stop the horn the red light will continue to flash If CO is still present the red light and the horn will turn on again...

Страница 27: ...crew unit from wall End of Life Indication Amber light flashes every 45 seconds after 6 years to show the unit must be replaced CO Alarm Memory A unit will indicate if it has been in alarm previously...

Страница 28: ...ate the nature of the fault where the CO Alarm was purchased and the date of purchase 12 GUARANTEE Ei Electronics guarantees the Ei225EN Carbon Monoxide Alarm for five years from the date of purchase...

Страница 29: ...o where it was purchased or alternatively to Ei Electronics carefully packaged with the problem clearly stated see section 11 Getting the CO Alarm Serviced along with proof of the date of purchase We...

Страница 30: ...test hush button to reset the unit If the beeping and the amber light flashing re occurs replace the unit 3 AMBER LIGHT FLASHES EVERY 40 SECONDS The unit has been operating for up to 6 years and must...

Страница 31: ...bly defective and should be replaced follow the instructions in section 7 on How to disconnect and remove your alarm and then see section 11 Getting the CO Alarm Serviced 4 TEST HUSH BUTTON DOES NOT S...

Страница 32: ...Ei Electronics 2005 P N B15584 Rev 0 B15584 R0 225EN 220EN U C 31 8 06 10 51 AM Page 32 www acornfiresecurity com www acornfiresecurity com...

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