Instruction Manual
Premier Elite CO-W
Carbon monoxide detector with
Ricochet
mesh technology
MADE IN ENGLAND
INS672-2
4. Mounting location when connecting to alarm
system
Metal Lintel
230V
110V
>1m
>1m
Metal Filing
Cabinet
>1m
6. Installing the detector - wall-mounting
NOTE: THIS ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON
AND IS TO BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drill two holes in a wall 9cm apart (you may wish to use the
backplate for guidance).
2. Insert the two rawl-plugs, that are supplied, into the holes.
3. Insert the two screws as supplied into the holes ensuring enough
of the screw s ticks out of the wall (approx. 8mm).
4. Hook the rear over the screws (as shown below).
5. Tighten screws.
6. Hook in and clip on the front of the detector.
7. Tighten screw.
1. What is carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that has no taste,
colour or smell.
Potential Sources of CO
• Wood-burning stoves
• Gas boilers and fires
• Gas Hobs
• Oil and coal burning appliances
• Portable gas heaters
• Blocked flues and chimneys
• Fumes from integral garages
• Barbecues
This CO alarm is no substitute for proper maintenance of your
appliances.
Carbon monoxide can be produced from poorly burning
appliances or from blocked flues and chimneys.
If your alarm has sounded and you have ventilated the room
the CO may have dispersed before help arrives. It is crucial that
the source of CO is determined and appropriate maintenance
carried out.
Carbon monoxide is a cumulati ve poison meaning long-term
exposure to low levels may cause symptoms.
The Premier Elite CO-W is time-weighted - the higher the level
of CO, the sooner it will alarm.
2. Alarm levels as defined by EN50291-2010
The table below shows the response times at which the Premier
Elite CO-W alarm will sound;
Alarm response times (as prescribed by EN 50291-1):
CO Concentration
Alarm Delay
50 ppm
60 - 90 minutes
100 ppm
10 - 40 minutes
300 ppm
Less than 3 minutes
CO advice and information
The table below shows the effects of different levels of CO
poisoning on the body;
Parts per million Affects on adults
100 ppm
Slight headache, nausea, fati gue
200 ppm
Dizziness and headache within 2-3 hours
400 ppm
Nausea, frontal headache, drowsiness,
confusion and rapid heart rate. Risk to life after
over 3 hours of exposure
800 ppm
Severe headaches, convulsions, vital organ
failures. Death possible within 2-3 hours
5. Learning the device to the alarm system (optional)
The CO-W operates either as a stand alone alarm or it can be connected
to a Texecom Premier Elite wireless alarm system.
Do not insert the batteries until you are ready to learn the device to
the system. Battery connection will automatically start the learning
sequence. Device reverts back to programmed network if receiver is
not in learn mode (when replacing battery). For wireless connectivity,
detailed programming and system set-up instructions please refer to
the compatible
Ricochet
technology enabled Premier Elite wireless
expander/wireless control panel instructions. The Premier Elite CO-W
is only compatible with Premier Elite control panels V3.01.02 and
above. The CO-W has a tamper detection facility that will report to
the Texecom alarm panel when the product has been opened.
3. Mounting locations
Recommended locations
Not recommended
Install the alarm at a horizontal
distance of between 1m and 3m
from fuel burning appliances.
Do not install next to a door,
window, extractor fan or air
vent.
Away from draughts, such as
doors and windows
Do not wall-mount close to
obstructi
ons (e.g. behind
curtains, shelving or furniture)
Within hearing distance
of bedrooms.* If a heati
ng
appliance is in the bedroom
place the alarm at sleeping
height
Do not fit in dusty, dirty or
greasy areas (e.g. garages or
workshops)
If wall-mounti ng, install at eye-
level (approx 1.5m), and at least
30cm from adjoining walls
or ceiling
Do not wall-mount within 30cm
of the ceiling as this is a “dead
air” space
If free-standing, the unit should
be placed no more than 1 metre
from the ground (to avoid
permanent damage in case
accidentally knocked)
Avoid humid (bathrooms), cold
(< 4°C) or hot (>40°C) areas and
away from sinks
*It is recommended that at least one Premier Elite CO-W carbon
monoxide alarm is installed on each level of the home.
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7. Installing the detector - free-standing
NOTE: THIS ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON
AND IS TO BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lift out the stand, on the back of the detector, from the bottom
and click into place (as shown below).
2. Position the detector no more than 1 meter from the floor (to
minimize the risk of the detector being permanently damaged
should it be knocked to the floor from a greater height).
3. Make sure the detector is in the upright position and not lying
flat on the surface.
Opening the detector
1. Unscrew the screw on the
underside of the detector.
2. Un-clip the front of the detector
from the backplate.
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