Firehawk CO7B User Manual

HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR ALARM
WARNING: Tampering with this alarm may cause a malfunction
Testing the alarm
Test the alarm once a week using the test button. It should flash all three LEDs
once, one after another, followed by 4 beeps from the sounder.
Cleaning the alarm
Regular cleaning of the alarm is essential if it is to work properly. Keep free
of dust and vacuum it every month and ensure the vents are clear. Every six
months wipe the outside with a damp cloth to remove staining and grease from
cooking etc.
Battery Information
The battery is sealed in and is not replaceable. It should last 5 years for the
CO5B and 7 years for the CO7B range; the life of the alarm. After approximately
5 or 7 years, depending on the model, the alarm will beep three times every
minute to indicate end of life. At this point the alarm should be replaced.
Extended periods in alarm mode can significantly reduce the life of the battery.
AUTOMATIC FAULT DETECTION
In the unlikely event of a fault developing in your alarm, it will emit two beeps
every minute (see Table 1). If this happens DO NOT OPEN THE ALARM, there are
no user serviceable parts inside. Remove it from the baseplate to turn it off and
return it to the manufacturer at the address at the end of this handbook.
WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE?
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an extremely poisonous gas. It is a colourless,
odourless and tasteless gas released by the incomplete combustion of fossil
fuels such as natural gas, bottled gas, petrol, diesel, oil, paraffin, wood, coal coke
and bio-fuels.
When inhaled, it causes chemical asphyxiation, when CO mixes with the blood
and reduces the oxygen carried around the body, in particular to the brain. The
following symptoms are typical of CO poisoning and should be discussed with
all members of your household.
Mild Exposure:
Slight headache, nausea, fatigue, often thought to be flue symptoms. Think CO.
Medium Exposure:
Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, vomiting and fast heart rate.
Extreme Exposure:
Unconsciousness, Convulsions, Cardio-respiratory failure, death.
Although feeling unwell, victims of CO poisoning become so disoriented that
they can no longer decide what to do next, including being unable to exit the
building or call for assistance. Very young children often show symptoms earlier
than adults.
Being affected while asleep is the most dangerous situation as the victim will
not wake as a result.
WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL
SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE?
A correctly operating and serviced fossil fuel burning appliance should allow
complete burning of the fuel and therefore is not a hazard. You should have
all such appliances serviced at least once a year by a fully qualified Gas Safe
registered engineer.
TYPICAL SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE
AROUND THE AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD ARE:
Room heaters; such as real flame fires, wood-burners, ranges; open coal, coke
and wood fires, portable gas and paraffin heaters. Central heating boilers. Oil
fired and gas central heating boilers, wood-burners and automated feeders for
coke and coal.
Cookers and solid fuel ranges.
NOTE: Cooker hoods without flues will not remove CO.
Barbecues and chimneas used outside but close to the property
Petrol and diesel driven engines such as cars, motorbikes, lawn movers,
strimmers, rotovators, chain saws etc, especially when run up inside the garage
or garden shed.
Cigarette, cigar and pipe smoke. Carbon monoxide from burning tobacco
can build up over even a short time, particularly in a poorly ventilated property.
Blocked flues from fires, ranges and boilers. A partially blocked flue will
cause a build up of unburned gasses in the system and, if damaged by building
movement or poor condition, could either severely affect complete burning or
leak combustion gases into the property, particularly when they take air from
the room to improve efficiency of exhaust.
TYPICAL CAUSES OF CARBON
MONOXIDE IN THE HOME ARE
Incorrect Installation of Equipment Always use a registered Gas Safe
Installation Engineer.
Faulty Equipment; Cracked /blocked flues or cracked heat exchangers
Insufficient Ventilation for Complete Combustion. Where appliances
take air for combustion from the room such as open wood and coal fires,
portable gas or paraffin heaters or space-heating boilers, the room MUST have
adequate ventilation to allow sufficient air for complete combustion.
DO NOT block up room vents specifically provided for this purpose.
Appliances Competing for Air Supply Where there is more than one
appliance taking air from a room ensure that there is an adequate supply.
Consult your Gas Safe Engineer
Air tightness of the Property. This can happen if there is a lack of unobstructed
ventilation in the presence of double glazing.
Holiday Accommodation. Take particular care when using holiday
accommodation at home or abroad. Make sure you understand the type of
appliances you are using and take note of the fuel being used. The CO5B and CO7B
ranges of Carbon Monoxide alarms are particularly suitable for this. Always take the
handbook with you and read these instructions.
HAVING A WORKING CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IN YOUR
PROPERTY SHOULD NOT BE SEEN AS A REASON TO AVOID
THE REGULAR SERVICING OF FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Firebiltz Ltd guarantees to you, as a purchaser, that the enclosed Carbon Monoxide
alarm will be free from defects in material, workmanship or design under normal use
and service for a period of 5 years for the CO5B range and 7 years for the CO7B range.
This Guarantee is not assignable. Our liability to you, under this guarantee is limited to
repairing or replacing any part which we find to be defective in material, workmanship
or design, free of charge to the customer, upon sending the alarm with proof of date
of purchase, postage paid to Fireblitz Ltd, Units 15-17 Manford Industrial Estate,
Manor Road, Erith, Kent DA8 2AJ.
The terms of this guarantee will not apply in the following
circumstances: If the alarm has been modified, dismantled, contaminated,
damaged, neglected or otherwise abused or altered following the date of purchase,
or if it fails to operate due to incorrect siting, installation, or damage caused by failure
to abide by the instructions supplied. It is specifically drawn to the users attention
that substantial periods in alarm will shorten alarm life, during which time it will have
provided valuable protection and no claim under the guarantee will be entertained.
The liability of Fireblitz Ltd, arising from the sale of this alarm or under the terms of
this guarantee shall not in any case exceed the cost of replacement of the alarm.
In no case, shall Fireblitz Ltd be liable for consequential loss or damage resulting
from the failure of the alarm or the breach of this or any other guarantee, express or
implied or for damage caused by failure to abide by the instructions supplied. This
guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
IMPORTANT: This device is not suitable as a smoke, fire
or combustible gas detector. It should not be regarded as
a substitute for the proper servicing of fossil fuel burning
appliances such as gas, oil, paraffin, bio-fuel, wood, coke, charcoal
or coal fired boilers, room heaters and cookers etc, or their flues.
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd.
Units 15-17 Manford Industrial Estate, Manor Road. Erith, Kent DA8 2AJ
Telephone: 01322 342238 Email: sales@fireblitz.co.uk
BATTERY OPERATED
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
MANUAL
READ AND RETAIN THIS USER MANUAL
Models: CO5B, CO7B and CO7BD
LCD Display
(if fitted)
LED Indicators
Test/Display
Buttons
Sounder
BS EN 50291-1:2010
License No: KM 573122