Summary of Contents for Lifesaver 5CO
- Page 1 2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 1 Lifesaver Ba ery Carbon Monoxide Alarms Model 5CO Model 5DCO EN50291-1 : 2010 License No. KM98848...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 1 Contents What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)? Important Safety Informa on Switching on Your CO Alarm Installa on Instruc ons – Recommended Loca ons Installa on Instruc ons – Moun ng your alarm Using your CO Alarm Warning Signals, Tes ng / Re-se ng, LCD read-outs (model 5DCO only), Peak Level Display (model 5DCO only) Replacement Ba eries / End-of-Life... - Page 3 Product Features and Specifica ons Test / Reset Green, Button Power LED Green, Test / Reset Power LED Red, Button Alarm LED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Red, Model 5CO Alarm LED 5DCO Peak Level Button Digital Display Model 5DCO with digital display...
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Page 4: What Is Carbon Monoxide (Co)
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 3 1. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that has no taste, colour or smell. Poten al Sources of CO This CO alarm is no subs tute for proper maintenance of your •... - Page 5 2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 4 2. Further informa on The following can lead to carbon monoxide being produced; • Using LPG cooking appliances for space hea ng • Leaving LPG appliances on overnight To be safe, know the possible sources of CO in your home. Keep fuel burning appliances and their chimneys and vents in good working condi on.
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Page 6: En50291
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 5 2. Alarm levels as defined by EN50291-1:2010 The table below shows the response mes at which your CO alarm will sound; Parts per Million (PPM) of CO Time un l Alarm 60 – 90 minutes 10 –... -
Page 7: Important Safety Informa On
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 6 2.Important Safety Informa on NOTE: If you recognise any of the above symptoms consult your Doctor immediately. NOTE: Young children, elderly and pets are more suscep ble to the dangers of CO. NOTE: Your alarm is designed to detect CO gas. It is not designed to detect smoke, fire or other gas such as natural gas.. -
Page 8: Switching On Your Co Alarm
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 7 3. Switching on Your CO Alarm NOTE: Your CO alarm must be installed by a competent person using the guidance that follows; Remove the ba eries from the pack and insert them into the ba ery compartment. Make sure that you fit the ba eries in accordance with the polarity markings (+ or -) within the ba ery compartment. -
Page 9: Installa On Instruc Ons - Recommended Loca Ons
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 8 4.Installa on Instruc ons – Recommended Loca ons When wall-moun ng place the alarm a horizontal distance of between 1 metre and 3 metres from a fuel • burning appliance. Wall-mounted alarms should be close to the ceiling, but at least 150mm away to avoid being in ‘dead-air’ space. •... - Page 10 2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 9 5. Installa on Instruc ons – Moun ng THIS ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON AND IS TO BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS Wall-moun ng (recommended by the manufacturer, if possible) 1.
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Page 11: Using Your Co Alarm
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 10 6. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 5CO) Recognising Alarm Signals and Warnings Feature What this means Required Ac on Green LED flashes every 30 seconds Normal opera on None The alarm chirps every 60 seconds and the red... - Page 12 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 11 6. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 5CO) Tes ng Each week your alarm should be tested by pressing the test bu on. The alarm will beep once followed by 4 loud pulses, then a brief pause and then 4 more pulses, ending with a single beep.
- Page 13 2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 12 6.Using Your Alarm (for Digital unit only, 5DCO) Addi onal features for the CO alarm with the digital display screen, model 5DCO; Digital Screen Sound emi ed What this means Required ac on Green flash every None Normal opera on.
- Page 14 2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 13 6. Using Your Alarm (for Digital unit only) – Cont’d Peak Level Display Press peak level bu on to display the most recent CO reading between 11 – 999ppm. This feature is useful to help you to know what levels of CO may have been detected in your absence so correc ve ac on can be taken (such as servicing your boiler).
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Page 15: Replacement Ba Eries / End-Of-Life
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 14 7. Replacement of Ba eries / End-of-life Low Ba eries Type of Alarm Sound Emi ed Non-Digital Red flash every 60 seconds Chirp every 60 seconds Digital LCD Screen Red flash every 60 seconds Chirp every 60 seconds Slide alarm from back-plate. -
Page 16: What To Do If Your Alarm Sounds
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 15 8. What to do if Your Alarm Sounds! Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure WARNING! Ac va on of the alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill you Based on recommenda ons from EN 50292, follow these steps if alarm sounds (4 loud audible pulses followed by a pause for 5 seconds): 1. -
Page 17: Maintenance Of Your Alarm
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 16 9. Maintenance of Your Alarm To keep your alarm in good working order: • Test every week • Vacuum regularly to remove dust • Keep away from solvents or detergents • Avoid spraying air-freshener, hair-spray near the alarm •... -
Page 18: Troubleshoo Ng
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 17 10. Troubleshoo ng Symptom LCD Screen Display (model Problem Ac on Required 5DCO-UK only) Single chirp every 60 Low ba eries Change the ba eries seconds plus flashing red LED. Single chirp every 30 Replace alarm seconds plus flashing Alarm fault... -
Page 19: Product Specifica Ons
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 18 11. Product Specifica ons Power 3 x AA ba eries (as supplied) Sensor Electrochemical CO Sensor Accuracy Depending on the ambient condi on (temperature, humidity) and the condi on of the sensor, the alarm readings may vary. The digital readings tolerances are: Ambient: 27°C +/- 12°C (80°F +/- 10°F), atmospheric pressure +/- 10%, 40% +/- 3% rela ve humidity... -
Page 20: Warnings And Important No Ces
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 19 12. Warnings and Important No ces WARNING: THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING AN APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF SMOKE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME. THIS ALARM WILL NOT SENSE SMOKE, FIRE, OR ANY POISONOUS GAS OTHER THAN CARBON MONOXIDE. - Page 21 fitness for any par cular purpose, with respect of the ba eries. For Warranty Service: In many cases the quickest way to exchange your CO alarm is to return it to the original place of purchase. If you have ques ons, call the Lifesaver customer service department on 01753 685148...
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Page 22: Environmental Protec On
2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 21 14. Environmental Protec on Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facili es exist. Check with Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice... - Page 23 2532-7205-04_V2:_ 2016.1.14 2:38 PM Page 22...
- Page 24 Gas Emergency Services 0800 111 999 HETAS (Solid Fuel Emergency) 0845 634 5626 O ec (oil) 0845 658 5080 Lifesaver is a brand of Kidde Safety Europe Ltd. Manufacturer Address Kidde Safety Europe Limited Mathisen Way Colnbrook Berkshire SL3 0HB...
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