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Kidde Ba ery Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Model 5CO
Model 5DCO
EN50291-1 : 2010
License No. KM98848

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  • Page 1 Kidde Ba ery Carbon Monoxide Alarms Model 5CO Model 5DCO EN50291-1 : 2010 License No. KM98848...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 What To Do If Your Alarm Sounds...
  • 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...

  • Page 4: What Is Carbon Monoxide (Co)

    CO is determined and appropriate maintenance carried out. Carbon monoxide is a cumula ve poison meaning long-term exposure to low levels may cause symptoms. This Kidde alarm is me-weighted – the higher the level of CO, the sooner it will alarm.
  • Page 5 2. Further informa on for Caravan and Boat Owners The following can lead to carbon monoxide being produced; • Using LPG cooking appliances for space hea ng • Leaving LPG appliances on overnight • Barbecue’s within the boat cabin or near a caravan door (e.g. under an awning) To be safe, know the possible sources of CO in your home.
  • Page 6 2. Alarm levels as defined by EN50291-2010 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 – 40 minutes Must alarm in less than 3 minutes CO Advice and Informa on The table below shows the response mes at which your CO alarm will sound;...

  • Page 7: 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 Kidde alarm is designed to detect CO gas. It is not designed to detect smoke, fire or other gas such natural gas.

  • Page 8: Switching On Your Co Alarm

    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

    1 metre from the ground (to (>40°C) areas and away from sinks avoid permanent damage in case acci- dently knocked) *It is recommended that at least one Kidde carbon monoxide alarm is installed on each level of the home.

  • Page 10: Mounting

    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 1. Drill two holes in a wall 7cm (2 3/8”) apart (you may wish to use the back-plate for guidance) 2.

  • Page 11: Using Your Co Alarm

    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 Low ba eries Replace ba eries as soon LED flashes...
  • Page 12 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 a brief pause. Then the alarm will sound fully for 10 seconds (hold the alarm away from your ears as it is very loud).
  • Page 13 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. None 30 seconds (LCD will not show levels <...
  • Page 14 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. At this me the alarms backlight display will illuminate to assist. 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).

  • Page 15: Replacement Ba Eries / End-Of-Life

    7. Replacement of Ba eries / End-of-life Low Ba eries Type of Alarm Sound Emi ed Non-Digital Green + Red flashes every 30 sec- Chirp every 30 seconds onds Digital LCD Screen Green + Red flashes every 30 sec- Chirp every 30 seconds onds Slide alarm from back-plate.

  • Page 16: What To Do If Your Alarm Sounds

    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 If alarm sounds (4 loud audible pulses followed by a pause for 5 seconds): Immediately move to fresh air –...

  • Page 17: Maintenance Of Your Alarm

    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 • Do not paint the alarm. If decora ng or using adhesives close to the alarm, remove it temporarily •...

  • Page 18: Troubleshoo Ng

    Change the ba eries seconds plus flashing red LED. Single chirp every 30 Replace alarm seconds plus flashing Alarm fault (contact Kidde if s ll in red LED warranty) Red LED on and con- Replace alarm stant tone Alarm malfunc on...

  • Page 19: Product Specifica Ons

    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

    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. FOR THIS REASON YOU MUST INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS TO PROVIDE EARLY WARNING OF FIRE AND TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE AND ITS RELATED HAZARDS.
  • Page 21 Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm is not a subs tute for property, disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility. Consult your insurance agent. Kidde makes no warranty, express or implied, wri en or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any par cular purpose, with respect of the ba eries.

  • Page 22: Environmental Protec On

    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 0800 1694 457 Emergency No.s Gas Emergency Services 0800 111 999 HETAS (Solid Fuel Emergency) 0845 634 5626 O ec (oil) 0845 658 5080 Kidde Website www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk Manufacturer Address Kidde Safety Europe Limited Mathisen Way Colnbrook Berkshire SL3 0HB P/N: 2532-7202-00...

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