1. Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm.
The symbols above mean that the alarm is suitable for use in
domestic premises (including static caravan holiday homes),
caravans, motor caravans and boats.
This manual contains important safety information about the
installation and operation of the alarm. Read the manual carefully
and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Honeywell offers three versions of its battery powered CO alarms,
with different user interfaces and lifetime:
The basic model
XC70
uses indicator lights to visually signal the
state of the unit and comes with 7 years life and warranty
XC100
and
XC100D
both show big alarm messages in the case of
an alarm, and both come with 10 years life and warranty.
XC100D
has an LCD screen to provide more information about
rising CO levels and recorded CO peak levels.
In addition, all versions have an audible alarm and a
TEST/HUSH
button.
All Honeywell X-Series alarms can be wirelessly interconnected
using an optional plug-in module. This means that if one X-Series
CO or Fire Alarm triggers an alarm, all interconnected units will
give an audible alarm as well. This is especially useful, when
living in a large or multi-story dwelling. Some wireless module
information is included in this manual for completeness.
2. Description
3. About Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Operating and
Installation Instructions
X-Series Battery CO Alarms
XC70
XC100
XC100D
Warnings
Installation of a CO alarm should not be used as a substitute
for proper installation, use and maintenance of fuel burning
appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust
systems.
This CO alarm is designed to protect individuals from the
acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will not fully
safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions. If in
doubt consult a medical practitioner.
Long exposure to low levels (>10 ppm) of CO may cause
chronic effects. If in doubt consult a medical practitioner.
4. CO Alarm Operation continued
4. CO Alarm Operation
Normal operation
The green
POWER
light will flash once per minute, to indicate that
your alarm is working. The screen of the XC100D will be blank.
Alarm
If a dangerous CO condition is detected the red
ALARM
light/
message will flash and the audible alarm will sound continuously.
XC100D
will display the current CO level and a skull symbol.
If the unit is in
ALARM
and the gas clears, the unit will go into
Alarm Memory mode. Press the
TEST/HUSH
button to return to
normal operation.
If your unit is in
ALARM
, keep calm, and carry out the
following actions in the order given:
• Open all doors and windows to increase the rate of
ventilation
• Stop using all fuel-burning appliances and turn them off
where possible
• If the alarm continues, then evacuate the premises. Leave
the doors and windows open, and only re-enter the building
when the alarm has stopped
• Get medical help for anyone suffering the effects of
Carbon Monoxide poisoning, such as headache or nausea,
and advise that Carbon Monoxide inhalation is suspected
• Telephone the gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency
number, so that the source of carbon monoxide emissions
can be identified and corrected
• Do not use the fuel-burning appliances again until they
have been checked and cleared for use by a competent
person according to national regulations
Note: There may be another source of carbon monoxide
emission apart from fuel-burning appliances, for example a
large amount of tobacco smoke, town gas or emission from a
smouldering fire.
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The CO alarm will activate if it has detected a certain
concentration for a given time, as described below:
50 ppm:
Alarm between 60 and 90 minutes
100 ppm:
Alarm between 10 and 40 minutes
300 ppm:
Alarm within 3 minutes
The CO alarm is set in accordance with the relevant European
standard to provide alarms that are determined by the
concentration and how long it has been present. This ensures
that the alarm activates when dangerous levels of CO have built
up over time and immediate action is required, and avoids false
alarms from temporary low levels of CO (e.g. from cigarette
smoke).
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4. CO Alarm Operation continued
If the unit is in
ALARM
, the audible alarm can be silenced for
5 minutes by pressing the
TEST/HUSH
button (the red light will
continue to flash, XC100D will show the muted symbol). If a
dangerous gas level is still present after 5 minutes, the audible
alarm will sound again.
Note: The
HUSH
function only operates if the gas reading is less
than 350 ppm and can only be operated once
Alarm memory
CO does not leave any detectable traces, so if an alarm happens
while you are out, the memory function will keep the red light
flashing till the button is pressed or 7 days have passed.
XC100D
will also show the recorded peak concentration level for
10 seconds after pressing the button.
Event logger
Honeywell’s CO alarms record a history of events, which can
be downloaded by professionals. This provides a more in depth
analysis of CO events such as detailed information on the CO
concentration of the last 7 days, and weekly maximums for the
whole operating life. Dates of alarm events are recorded.
Status
Lights and Sound
Display
(XC100D)
Meaning
Alarm
(Red)
Power
(Green)
Fault
(Yellow)
Ventilate
(Blue)
Sound
NORMAL
OPERATION
Normal operation
No gas present
1 flash once every minute
ALARM
*
75%
50%
25%
PPM
Current CO concentration
Dangerous CO condition detected
Continuously 4 chirps and flashes
After 60 minutes, pattern is repeated once every 30 seconds
REMOTE CO or
FIRE ALARM***
75%
50%
25%
PPM
Dangerous CO condition detected by
another interconnected CO alarm
CO ALARM:
Continuously 4 chirps
Fire ALARM:
Continuously 3 chirps
75%
50%
25%
PPM
Fire detected by an interconnected
fire alarm
ALARM MEMORY
PPM
Dangerous CO condition detected
whilst user was absent.
Currently, no dangerous
CO level present
1 chirp and flash once every minute
PRE-ALARM**
*
75%
50%
25%
PPM
Current CO concentration and
percentage of full alarm level
A dangerous CO condition is build-
ing up.
A full CO alarm will be triggered
later, if the CO level does
not decrease
1 (2, or 3) chirps and flashes once every 30 seconds, increasing the longer CO is present
FAULT
*
PPM
The unit has reached its end of life
and must be replaced
1 chirp and flash once every minute
FAULT***
*
PPM
75%
50%
25%
PPM
The wireless module is not working
correctly. Refer to the wireless
module manual for further details
3 chirps and flashes once every minute
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Separate, indicators for
each unit state
•
Alarm
•
Power
•
Fault
•
Ventilate (pre-alarm)
TEST/HUSH button
•
Fault hush
•
Alarm hush
•
Test with reduced
sound level
Gas inlet
Loud sounder
output
XC70
All alarms have four status indicator lights, an audible alarm and a
TEST/HUSH
button.
The green
POWER
light indicates that the unit is activated and
working normally.
The red
ALARM
light indicates that a dangerous CO condition has
been detected.
The blue
VENTILATE
light gives an early indication of a dangerous
CO condition.
The yellow
FAULT
light indicates that the unit is not working
properly.
The
TEST/HUSH
button is used to test the unit, or to mute an alarm
or fault signal.
Ventilate - Pre-Alarm
Dangerous CO levels may be caused by faulty appliances, which
start to produce more and more CO over time. Pre-alarms will give
an early warning of such situations even if the alarm levels are
not being reached. If these occur frequently it is recommended
to call a technician for further investigations. The pre-alarm will
start giving indications once 25% of the alarm level (time and
concentration) has been reached. For example, if 50 ppm CO is
present, the pre-alarm will start after 15-23 minutes instead of
60-90 minutes for a full alarm.
By default, this function is deactivated as it is not required to
protect you from dangerous levels of CO. The installation section
gives details of how to activate it. The pre-alarm is intended to
help the knowledgeable end-user to get an early indication of
malfunctioning appliances.
If the Pre-Alarm function is activated, and CO is detected, the blue
ventilate light will flash with a short chirp 1, 2 or 3 times every 30
seconds when 25%, 50% or 75% of the alarm level respectively
has been reached.
XC100D
will also indicate the percentage of the
alarm level and current CO concentration. The audible alarm can
be silenced by pressing the
TEST/HUSH
button (XC100D will show
the muted symbol).
Fault – end of unit life
If the unit is in
FAULT
the
YELLOW
light will flash every minute
with a short chirp. The CO alarm must not be used any more,
and should be replaced. (The only exception is a wireless module
fault, which is signalled with a triple chirp. In this case, refer to
the wireless module manual for further details). The chirps can
be silenced for 24 hours by pressing the
TEST/HUSH
button.
The 24 hour period can be restarted by pressing the
TEST/HUSH
button twice (XC100D will show the muted symbol).
Note: The fault signal is caused by a low battery, an electronics
failure or the end of the CO sensor life. The end-of-life signal
comes from an inbuilt timer, and is given 10 years (XC100,
XC100D models) or 7 years (XC70 model) after activation.
A replace by date is also printed on the side of the unit to
facilitate an advance replacement before the end-of-life signal
is given. This date includes a 6 months shelf life, i.e. this is the
latest date the unit should be replaced. An end-of-life signal may
be given earlier.
XC100 / XC100D
Display (XC100D only)
Separate, indicators for
each unit state
•
Power
•
Fault
•
Ventilate (pre-alarm)
Gas inlet
Loud sounder
output
Prominent action
message:
•
Appears only
in alarm
(“Hidden Text”)
TEST/HUSH button
•
Fault hush
•
Alarm hush
•
Test with reduced
sound level
XC70
XC100
XC100D
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odourless gas which is
highly toxic. It is produced by the incomplete burning of fuels such
as wood, charcoal, coal, heating oil, paraffin, petrol, natural gas,
propane, butane etc. and by cigarette smoke. A dangerous level of
CO can occur if an appliance is faulty or badly maintained, if a flue
is blocked or if a room is inadequately ventilated.
The poisoning effect of breathing in CO depends on the
concentration (described in parts per million, ppm) and how long
you are exposed for.
Concentration
Signs and Symptoms
~ 100 ppm
Slight headache, flushing of skin
(indefinite exposure)
200 – 300 ppm
Headache (5 – 6 hour exposure)
400 – 600 ppm
Severe headache, weakness, dizziness,
nausea, vomiting (4 – 5 hour exposure)
1100 – 1500 ppm
Increased pulse and breathing rate,
syncope (fainting), coma, intermittent
seizures (4 – 5 hour exposure)
5000 – 10000 ppm
Weak pulse, depressed respiration /
respiratory failure, death (1 – 2 minutes
exposure)
Source: Health Protection Agency Compendium of Chemical Hazards,
Carbon Monoxide, Version 3, 2011
75%
50%
25%
PPM
Alarm or Fault silenced
Replace unit
Remote fire alarm
Remote alarm triggered
by another unit
CO concentration in PPM
Number of units in a wireless
network (during configuration
with XW100 wireless module)
Full CO alarm
CO pre-alarm levels
Contact us
Contact numbers for
other fuel
appliances:
Oil users:
Contact OFTEC on 0845 658 5080
Solid fuel users:
Contact HETAS on 0800 600 000
*unless muted by pressing
the TEST/HUSH button
**only if activated during
first time switch on
***only applicable when a
wireless interconnection
plug-in module is installed
For liquified petroleum gas (LPG),
Bulk and metered supplies; see telephone
number on the bulk storage vessel or at the meter
Cylinder supplies; see gas supplier emergency contact
details in the local telephone directory
(The Calor Gas Emergency number is 08457 444999)
GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE
TELEPHONE NUMBER
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