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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 1
MAINS POWERED
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
WITH RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM CELL BACK-UP
Model Ei 261EN
Model Ei 261DEN
WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY
DIGITAL DISPLAY
Ei261DEN ONLY
Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the
operation and installation. The leaflet should be regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing the unit, the leaflet must be given to the householder. The leaflet is to be g
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 2 CONTENTS Page 1 1 READ THIS FIRST 3 2 CARBON MONOXIDE - THE SILENT KILLER! 8 3 WHERE TO PLACE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS 4 INSTALLING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS 13 18 5 TESTING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS 20 6 MAINTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS 21 7 LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS 23 8 HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 24 27 10 GETTING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS SERVICED 27 11 FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE 28 12 TROUBLESHOOTING
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 3 1. READ THIS FIRST WARNING The Alarm should be permanently wired to the mains by a qualified electrician in accordance with IEE wiring regulations (BS7671). Install the Carbon Monoxide Alarm (CO Alarm) in every room that contains a fuel burning appliance, particularly rooms where people spend a lot of time e.g. bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms. In rooms with an appliance install (perferably) on the ceiling (300mm from walls) and between 1m to
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 4 What to do when the alarm sounds: ? (1) Open the doors and windows to ventilate the area. (2) Turn off all fuel appliances where possible and stop them. (The alarm can be silenced immediately by pushing the test/hush button). (3) Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open. (4) Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of Carbon Monoxide poi- soning (headache, nausea), and advise that Carbon Monoxide poisoning is s
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 5 The CO Alarm will automatically reset Figure 1 - Alarm Installation ? once the CO has cleared. Pressing the test/hush button resets the CO Alarm LOCATION FOR TAMPERPROOF SCREW immediately (below 300ppm CO). If CO GAS ENTRY HOLES (see page 16) is still present the red light and horn will turn on again after about 4 minutes. The CO Alarm is no substitute for keep- ? ing chimneys and flues clear and in good condition, and all of your appli- ances ser
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 6 Many are killed each year, and many more suffer ill health from Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is an invisible, odourless, tasteless and extremely toxic gas. It is produced by appliances and vehicles burn- ing fuels, such as coal, oil, natural/bottled gas, paraffin, wood, petrol, diesel, charcoal etc. CO is absorbed by red blood cells in the lungs in preference to oxygen - this results in rapid damage to the heart and brain from oxygen starvat
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 7 A high level of CO for a short period (e.g. 350 ppm CO for 30 minutes) will cause the same symptoms, a slight headache, as a lower level for a longer time (e.g. 150 ppm for 90 minutes). Table A shows how exposure to different concentrations of CO generally affects people. Many cases of reported Carbon Monoxide poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disorientated they are unable to save themselves by e
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 8 2.3 What happens when your CO Alarm detects Carbon Monoxide ? When the Alarm detects potentally dangerous levels of CO, it flashes the red alarm light and then sounds a loud alarm if the CO persists. The digital display indicates the CO level in parts per million, ppm CO, (Model Ei261DEN only). Table B below shows how the CO Alarm reacts to different levels of CO gas and exposure time. At higher levels of CO the alarm turns on sooner. The rate of
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 9 NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM. Pre-Alarm: When the alarm detects over 50ppm CO the red light flashes every 2 seconds. This helps locate CO leaks as the unit gives an indication straight away. (Without this feature the CO level would need to be at 50ppm CO for 90 minutes for an indication to be given). Note the Pre-Alarm signal may be triggered by CO coming for example, from cooking with gas, from car engines or from nearby barbecues. This is usually not
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 10 When the test button is held for 20 seconds the peak reading resets to zero. (Cover the horn with a cloth to muffle the loud alarm). Please note that the memory will also be reset when the unit is removed from the mounting plate. 3. WHERE TO PLACE CO ALARMS 3.1 Ideally a Carbon Monoxide Alarm should be installed in: - Every room containing a fuel burning appliance, and - Remote rooms where occupants spend a considerable amount of time - Every be
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 11 3.2 Unsuitable Locations Do not place the CO Alarm in any of the following areas. (1) In the immediate vicinity of a cooking appliance (keep it at least 1 metre horizontally from it). (2) Outside the building. (3) In an enclosed space (e.g. in or below a cupboard). (4) In a damp or humid area. (5) Directly above a sink or cooker. (6) Next to a door, window, air vent or anywhere that it would be affected by draughts. (7) Next to an extractor fan.
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 12 3.3 If locating the CO alarm in a room with a fuel burning appliance (see figure 2) • If it is mounted on a wall, it should be located at a height greater than the height of any door or window but still be at least 150mm from the ceiling. • If it is mounted on the ceiling it should be at least 300mm from any wall or light fitting. • The CO alarm should be a horizontal distance of between 1m and 3m from the potential CO source. • If there is a p
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300mm 150mm 1 to 3 m DEAD AIR DON'T LOCATE 1 to 3 m HERE B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 13 CO Alarm Figure 2. Location in room with a fuel burning appliance 11
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300mm about 1 to 2m B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 14 CO Alarm CO Alarm Figure 4. Location in bedroom & rooms remote Figure 3. Location in rooms with sloped from the appliance ceilings, the CO alarm should be located (i.e. at breathing level) at the high side of the room 12
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 15 4. INSTALLING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS The Alarm is designed to be permanently mounted, using its own built-in terminal block to connect it to the mains. The mounting plate can be screwed directly to the ceiling. Alternatively it can be screwed to a standard junction box (BS 4662 single gang accessory box). It requires a current of 60mA. The Alarm must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. There are important markings on the underside of th
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 16 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (1) Select a location complying with the above advice. (2) Disconnect the AC mains supply from the circuit that is going to be used. (3) The house wiring must be connected to the terminal block on the mounting plate as follows: L: Live - connect to the house wires coloured brown or marked L. N: Neutral - connect to the house wires coloured blue or marked N. IC: Interconnect - If you are only installing one alarm do not conn
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 17 Figure 5 - Surface Wiring Figure 6 - Recessed Wiring TERMINAL SCREWS INSERT SCREWDRIVER TO LIFT AND REMOVE WIRE COVER L - LIVE WIRING CONDUIT KNOCK OUT N - NEUTRAL FOR SURFACE WIRING CONDUIT IC - INTERCONNECT WIRING CONDUIT MAINS WIRING KNOCK OUT FOR SURFACE WIRING SEALING GASKET (MUST BE IN PLACE) CONDUIT EARTH (IF PRESENT) RECESSED WIRING AREA in Figure 6. (7) Carefully align the mounting plate and screw into place. Connect the wires to the
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 18 Carefully line up the unit on the base and slide on. Press the test/hush button for 10 seconds. The horn will sound. CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the Alarm without first releasing the tamper clip as shown in Figure 1. (8) Connect the mains power to the alarm circuit. Check the green light is on. The CO Alarm is now fully operational and will provide protection against a build up of Carbon Monoxide gas, 70 seconds after it is connected to the
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 19 Figure 7 - Interconnect Wiring Diagram IC - INTERCONNECT N - NEUTRAL L - LIVE L N IC L N IC ohms). Connect as shown in Figure 7. These Carbon Monoxide Alarms should be interconnected only within the confines of a single family living unit. If they are connected between different units there may be excessive nuisance alarms. Everybody may not be aware that they are being tested etc. CO ALARMS AND SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INT
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 20 5. TESTING YOUR CO ALARM (1) Regularly check that the green mains power light is on. The unit cannot detect CO if the mains power is not on and the rechargeable battery is depleted. (If it is off check circuit breakers, fuses, wiring etc). (2) Test the unit weekly by pressing the test/hush button. Hold the test button (for up to 10 seconds) until the horn sounds for over 5 seconds. This will help to familiarise you and your family with the dist
