Doc No. FM0841 issue A Page 2
Testing the Carbon Monoxide Detector
Press the Test/ button in the centre and release.
The unit will sound an audible alarm consisting of 2 cycles of 4 loud beeps,
then stop automatically.
The red CO light on the detector will flash rapidly during the audible signal.
The Test/ button must be pressed when registering the CO detector
onto the warden call system, at-home alarm or Nursecall system.
See the following pages for how to put each of these products into registration mode.
The range of all radio devices can be affected by the working environment.
Always take care during installation and perform several test calls.
In Case of Carbon Monoxide Alarm
If a Carbon Monoxide leak is detected the unit will repeatedly sound 4 loud beeps and the red CO light will flash once every 5
seconds. Keep calm and open the doors and windows to ventilate the property.
Stop using all fuel-burning appliances and ensure, if possible, that they are turned off.
Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open.
Contact your Gas supplier on their emergency number.
Do not re-enter the building until the alarm has stopped.
How Carbon Monoxide can affect you
Refer to the Manufacturer’s instruction booklet for full details on the symptoms associated with increasing degrees of exposu
re to
Carbon Monoxide.
DANGER:
Never ignore any alarm, further exposure can be fatal.
Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of Carbon Monoxide poisoning (e.g. headaches or nausea).
Do not use the appliance again until it has been checked by a Gas Safe qualified engineer.
Fault Condition
If the unit chirps every 60 seconds and the yellow warning light flashes 20-25 seconds after, this indicates a fault condition.
Replace the Carbon Monoxide detector immediately.
Maintenance
Test the Carbon Monoxide detector once every week.
Clean once every 3 months using a vacuum cleaner fitted with the soft brush attachment.
Do not use solvents or cleaners, the unit can be wiped with a damp cloth.
Low Battery Warning
If the unit chirps every 60 seconds and the yellow warning light flashes at the same time, this indicates the battery is running low.
The low battery condition will also be reported to the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) or the local Manager.
The complete Carbon Monoxide detector should be replaced within 30 days.
Detailed information on battery management for all Tynetec/Aidcall products is available - request Doc No. FM0630.
Sleep Easy Feature
Low battery warnings often start at night or when it may be inconvenient to replace the detector.
You can silence the audible ‘low battery’ chirp for a period of eight hours by pressing the
Test/ button.
After this period the audible chirp will start again. This process can be repeated a maximum of 10 times.
The alarm will still detect CO during this time, however it must be replaced within 30 days.
Disposal
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with normal household waste.
The Carbon Monoxide detector is ideally suited for disposal within the waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) recycling
scheme. Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your local authority or contact your supplier for recycling/disposal advice.
Warning
The Carbon Monoxide detector contains a powerful Lithium battery.
If tampered with the battery may be damaged and create a fire hazard.
No attempt should be made to open the case or remove the battery.
Do not incinerate.
