To activate the detector, open the front flap and pull out the activation
strip. The green and red lights will flash briefly and the buzzer will
sound a short chirp.
Press the test button and check that the red light flashes and the
buzzer sounds. Close the front flap. The detector is now operating
and is ready for use.
It has been recommended by COGDEM (The Council of Gas Detection
and Environmental Monitoring) that carbon monoxide alarms be tested
externally at least once every 6 to 12 months with a suitable source of
carbon monoxide gas.
SF Detection recommend a Gas Test Kit - a test gas in a can - which
enables safe and easy testing and is available from SF Detection,
tel: 01202 645577
If the detector raises an alarm, proceed as follows:
•
Open all doors and windows to ventilate the area and allow the
carbon monoxide to disperse.
•
Where possible turn off all fuelled appliances and stop using them.
•
Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open.
•
Ring the gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number
and explain the problem. Keep the telephone number in a
prominent place.
• Do not re-enter the property until the alarm has stopped.
•
Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering from the effects
of carbon monoxide poisoning such as headaches, nausea, etc.
and advise that carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected.
•
Do not use the appliances again until they have been checked
by an expert and the fault located and cleared. In the case of
gas appliances this must be a
CORGI
registered installer.
The carbon monoxide gas detector is pre-calibrated at the factory
and requires no maintenance other than to clean the outside case
occasionally with a clean tissue. Ensure that the holes on the front
of the detector are not blocked with dust or dirt. DO NOT USE
CLEANING AGENTS, BLEACH OR POLISH.
The detector should be tested weekly by pressing the test button
on the front of the unit.
During operation, the detector carries out a self-check test
every minute.
The detector will operate for 5 years under normal use. The detector
must be replaced when either the
End of Detector Life Signal
is given
(buzzer sounds 3 short chirps every minute) or the test button does
not work.
Normal Operation
When no carbon monoxide is present, the green power light will flash
approximately once every minute.
Alarm Condition
When the unit detects carbon monoxide, it will give the
alarm signal
continuously. The red alarm light will flash and the buzzer will sound
approximately 5 times per second.
When the detector has been in alarm for 30 minutes the
alarm signal
will be given once every minute.
Alarm Signal
The carbon monoxide alarm can be distinguished from smoke detector
alarms as it signals C.O. in morse code (5 per second).
Hush Feature
If required, the audible alarm can be silenced for 5 minutes by
pushing the button marked 'Test'. The red alarm light will continue
to flash 5 times per second.
If carbon monoxide is still present after the 5 minute hush period,
the audible alarm will sound.
NOTE:
The hush facility will not operate at levels above 350ppm
carbon monoxide. At levels below 350ppm the hush facility will only
operate once, ie the audible alarm can only be silenced for one
5 minute period.
Return to Normal Operation
When the carbon monoxide gas disperses, the alarm signal will stop.
The green power lamp will continue to flash approximately once
every minute.
Fault Warning
If a fault is detected the buzzer will sound 2 short chirps every minute.
The detector must then be replaced.
Battery Fault Warning
The buzzer will sound 1 short chirp every minute.
End of Detector Life Warning
When the unit comes to the end of its life the buzzer will sound
3 short chirps every minute. The detector must then be replaced.
NOTE:
with normal use the batteries will last the full 5 years life
of the detector. However, battery life will be reduced if either a fault
occurs with the battery or the detector remains in alarm for long
periods of time.
Should the Battery Fault Warning occur please contact your
detector supplier.
Model:
SF350
Gas Detected:
Carbon monoxide
Detection Principle:
Electro-chemical cell
Alarm Indication:
Flashing red light and audible alarm
Alarm Levels:
50ppm
Between 60 to 90 mins
100ppm
Between 10 to 40 mins
300ppm
Less than 3 mins
Operating Temperature:
-5˚C to 40˚C
Humidity Range:
30 to 90% RH
Warm-up time after
initial switch on:
Instantaneous
Normal Operating Life:
5 years
Battery life when in alarm: At least 5 days
Dimensions:
110mm x 76mm x 34mm
Weight:
Approximately 140g
Green power
Red alarm
Buzzer
light
light
1 per minute
5 per 1 second
5 per 1 second
per minute
(_•_•_ _ _)
c o
5 per 1 second
5 per 1 second
1 per minute
2 per minute
1 per minute
3 per minute
When the detector has come to the end of its life, dispose of the unit
in accordance with local regulations.
This carbon monoxide detector is designed to alert you to a potentially
dangerous build-up of carbon monoxide gas. It is not designed to
remedy a carbon monoxide problem nor to locate a specific source
of carbon monoxide. SF Detection shall not be liable to pay for any
carbon monoxide investigation or service call carried out or arranged
in response to an alarm.
GUARANTEE
We guarantee your new gas detector for five years from
the date of purchase and under normal use and service,
to be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
During this period we will, at our discretion, repair,
replace of refund the price of any part of the gas detector
which is found to be defective in either materials or
workmanship providing this occurs under normal use
and service. We shall, however, be under no obligation
to repair, replace or refund the price of units which are found
to be defective in any way due to damage, neglect,
unreasonable use or which have been tampered with or
found to have been dismantled. Defective units should be
returned, in suitable packaging, along with proof of
purchase to
SF Detection, 4 Stinsford Road,
Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, BH17 0RZ.
An accompanying letter should state clearly any
problem with the gas detector. This guarantee does
not affect your statutory rights.
GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE
TELEPHONE NUMBER
0800 111 999
Contact Numbers for
OTHER FUEL
Appliances:
OIL USERS:
Contact OFTEC on 0845 658 5080
SOLID FUEL USERS:
Contact HETAS on 0800 600 000
(Please note these numbers are only
available during normal office hours)
Gas appliances should be checked for safety annually by a
CORGI registered installer. Details of local installers can be
obtained by ringing CORGI on 01256 372300 or by accessing
the website at www.corgi-gas.com
User Manual also available in Braille. A carbon monoxide safety
information sheet is available in: Punjabi; Urdu; Bengali; Gujarati
and Hindi. For copies please call SF Detection on:
01202 645577
.
OPERATION OF THE DETECTOR
SPECIFICATION
SF Detection
4 Stinsford Road
Nuffield Industrial Estate
Poole
Dorset BH17 0RZ
Tel: (44) 01202 645577
Fax: (44) 01202 665331
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sfdetection.com
DISPOSAL
DISCLAIMER
TESTING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF DETECTOR
END OF DETECTOR LIFE
USING THE DETECTOR
REMOVE STRIP
TO ACTIVATE
Test button
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