Kidde Baery Carbon Monoxide Alarms

1 Kidde Ba ery Carbon Monoxide AlarmsEN50291-1 : 2010 License No. KM98848 Model 5 COModel 5 DCO1 Contents1. What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?2. Important Safety Informa on3. Switching on Your CO Alarm4. Installa on Instruc ons Recommended Loca ons5. Installa on Instruc ons Moun ng your alarm6. Using your CO AlarmWarning Signals, Tes ng / Re-se ng, LCD read-outs (model 5 DCO only), PeakLevel Display (model 5 DCO only)7. Replacement Ba eries / End-of-Life8. What To Do If Your Alarm Sounds9. Maintenance of your Alarm10. Troubleshoo ng11. Product Specifica ons12. Warnings and Important No ces13. Warranty Informa on14. Environmental Protec on2 Product Features and Specifica onsGreen, Power LEDRed, Alarm LEDTest / Reset ButtonPeak Level ButtonDigital DisplayGreen, Power LEDRed, Alarm LEDTest / Reset ButtonModel 5 DCOwith digital display5CO5 DCOCARBONMONOXIDEALARMM odel 5CO31.

2 What is Carbon Monoxide ? Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that has no taste, colour or al 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 BarbecuesThis CO alarm is no subs tute for proper maintenance of Monoxide can be produced from poorly burning appliancesor from blocked flues and your alarm has sounded and you have ven lated the room the COmay have dispersed before help arrives. It is crucial that the sourceof CO is determined and appropriate maintenance carried Monoxide is a cumula ve poison meaning long-term exposure to low levels may causesymptoms. This Kidde alarm is me-weighted the higher the level of CO, the sooner it will Further informa on for Caravan and Boat OwnersThe 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 ( under an awning)To be safe, know the possible sources of CO in your home.

3 Keep fuel burning appliances andtheir chimneys and vents in good working condi on. Learn the early symptoms of exposure, andif you suspect CO poisoning, move outside to fresh air and get emergency help. Your first line ofdefence is an annual inspec on and regular maintenance of your appliances. Contact a licensedcontractor or call your local u lity company for Alarm levels as defined by EN50291-2010 The table below shows the response mes at which your CO alarm will sound;CO Advice and Informa onThe table below shows the effects of different levels of CO poisoning on the body;Parts per Million (PPM) of COTime un l Alarm5060 90 minutes10010 40 minutes300 Must alarm in less than 3 minutesParts per Million (PPM)Affects on Adults100 Slight headache, nausea, fa gue (flu-like symptoms)200 Dizziness and headache within 2 3 hours400 Nausea, frontal headache, drowsiness, confusion and rapid heart to life a er over 3 hours of exposure800 Severe headaches, convulsions, vital organ failures.

4 Death possible within2 3 Safety Informa onNOTE: If you recognise any of the above symptoms consult your Doctor : Young children, elderly and pets are more suscep ble to the dangers of : Your Kidde alarm is designed to detect CO gas. It is not designed to detectsmoke, fire or other gas such natural : This product is intended for use in ordinary family homes. It is not designed tomeasure compliance with occupa onal safety and the : Individuals with certain specific medical condi ons may need an alarm thatoperates below 30ppm. If this applies consult your : Ensure that all family members are familiar with the symptoms of COpoisoning and how your alarm Switching on Your CO AlarmNOTE: Your CO alarm must be installed by a competent person using the guidance that follows;1. Remove the ba eries from the pack and insert them into the ba ery compartment.

5 Makesure that you fit the ba eries in accordance with the polarity markings (+ or -) within theba ery compartment. If correctly installed, the alarm will give a short Push the test bu on. The alarm will beep once followed by 4 loud pulses, then a briefpause and then 4 more pulses, ending with a single If you have a digital read-out alarm (model 5 DCO) the LCD screen will show --- and then 888 before se ling at 0 4. Check that the green LED flashes at 30 second intervals to show that the alarm has is easiest to see in a dark area, or with lights switched on Instruc ons Recommended Loca ons*It is recommended that at least one Kidde Carbon Monoxide alarm is installed on eachlevel of the Loca onsNot RecommendedInstall the alarm more than 2 metres fromfuel burning appliances, and ideally no morethan 4 metres awayDo not install nearer than 2 metres from fuelburning appliancesAway from draughts, such as doors andwindowsDo not wall-mount close to obstruc ons( behind curtains, shelving or furniture)Within hearing distance of bedrooms* Ifhea ng appliance is in the bedroom placethe alarm at sleeping heightDo not fit in dusty, dirty or greasy areas ( or workshops)If wall-moun ng, install at eye-level ( )

6 , and at least 30cm from adjoining wallsor ceilingDo not wall-mount within 30cm of the ceilingas this is a dead air spaceIf free-standing, the unit should be placedno more than 1 metre from the ground (toavoid permanent damage in case acci-dently knocked)Avoid humid (bathrooms), cold (< 4 C) or hot(>40 C) areas and away from sinks95. Installa on Instruc ons Moun ngTHIS ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON AND IS TO BE INSTALLEDACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONSWall-moun ng1. Drill two holes in a wall 7cm (2 3/8 ) apart (you may wish to use the back-plate forguidance) 2. Insert the two rawl-plugs, that are supplied, into the holes3. Insert the two screws as supplied into the holes ensuring enough of the screw s cksout of the wall (approx. 3mm)4. Hook the alarm over the screwsFree-standing1. No more than 1 metre from the floor (to minimise this risk of the alarm being perma-nently damaged should it be knocked to the floor from a greater height)2.

7 Make sure the alarm is in the upright posi on and not lying flat on the surface106. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 5CO)Recognising Alarm Signals and WarningsFeatureWhat this meansRequired Ac onGreen LED flashes every 30 secondsNormal opera onNoneThe alarm chirps every 60 seconds and the redLED flashesLow ba eriesReplace ba eries as soonas possibleAlarm chirps twice every 30 seconds and thered LED flashes twiceEnd of life of the alarmReplace the alarmAlarm chirps every 30 seconds and red LEDflashes every 30 secondsFaultReplace the alarmRed LED on and constant toneMalfunc onReplace the alarmLoud con nuous alarm with the red LEDD angerous levels of COhave been detectedFollow emergency proce-dures (see Page15)116. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 5CO)Tes ngEach week your alarm should be tested by pressing the test bu on.

8 The alarm will beep oncefollowed by 4 loud pulses, then a brief pause and then 4 more pulses, ending with a it is in full alarm for 10 seconds the red LED will confirms that the alarm is powered up and ng the AlarmIf the alarm sounds, the test / reset bu on will silence the alarm unless it is s ll detec ng dan-gerous levels of CO. The green light will then flash every 30 seconds to indicate that the alarmhas ScreenLEDS ound emi edWhat this meansRequired ac onGreen flash every30 secondsNoneNormal opera on.(LCD will not show levels <30ppm)NoneRed LED flashesFull alarmDangerous levels of CO has beendetectedFollow emergency procedures (seePage 15)Red LED flashes1 beep, then 2sets of 4 beeps,followed by 1beepSuccessful test or reset sequencein opera onNone - this is part of the standard testor reset procedureRed LED flashesevery 60 secondsChirp every 60secondsLow ba eries (Lb)Change ba eriesRed LED flashesChirp every 30secondsFaultReplace the alarmRed LED onConstant toneMalfunc onReplace the alarmRed LED flashestwiceChirps twiceevery 30secondsEnd of LifeReplace the Your Alarm (for Digital unit only, 5 DCO)Addi onal features for the CO alarm with the digital display screen, model 5 DCO;136.

9 Using Your Alarm (for Digital unit only) Cont dPeak Level DisplayPress 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 yourabsence so correc ve ac on can be taken (such as servicing your boiler).NOTE: The peak level memory is cleared to zero if the test and peak level bu ons are pressedat the same me, or by removal of the ba levels up to 30ppm can occur under normal non-dangerous condi ons. Such condi onscould include nearby heavy traffic, star ng a vehicle in an a ached garage, star ng a fire or anearby charcoal Replacement of Ba eries / End-of-lifeLow Ba eriesType of AlarmLCDLCDS ound Emi edNon-DigitalN/AGreen + Red flashes every 30 sec-ondsChirp every 30 secondsDigital LCD ScreenLbGreen + Red flashes every 30 sec-ondsChirp every 30 secondsSlide alarm from 3 x replacement AA ba eries(no ng polarity see sketch)Replace back-plate and test the alarmRecommended Ba MN1500, MX1500 Gold Peak 15 AGolden Power GLR6 AEnergizer E91 Under normal opera ng condi ons, the ba eries will last a minimum of one year.

10 These ba eriescan be purchased from your local - This alarm will chirp every 30 seconds with a red LED flash a er at least 7 yearsopera on to let you know it has reached its end of life. A replacement needs to be What to do if Your Alarm Sounds! Carbon Monoxide Alarm ProcedureWARNING! Ac va on of the alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill alarm sounds (4 loud audible pulses followed by a pause for 5 seconds):1)Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door/window. Do a head count tocheck that all persons are accounted for. Do not re-enter the premises nor move away fromthe open door/window un l the emergency services responders have arrived, the premiseshave been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal condi ) Call Gas Emergency Services: 0800 111 999, or your local Gas Safe Registered Engineer:PHONE NUMBER:Never restart the source of the CO problem un l it has been corrected.