ABUS COWM300 User manual

EN 50291-1:2010 + A1:2012

Version 1.2

ABUS CO alarm

USER GUIDE

COWM300

Contents

Introduction ......................................................................... 6

Information on User Guide .................................................. 6

Intended use ....................................................................... 6

Limitation of liability ............................................................. 7

Safety information .............................................................. 8

Explanation of symbols ....................................................... 8

General ............................................................................... 9

Battery warning information .............................................. 10

Packaging ......................................................................... 11

Functioning of the device .................................................. 11

Scope of delivery .............................................................. 12

Technical data ................................................................... 12

Functional principle and features ................................... 13

Formation & dangers from carbon monoxide ................ 15

Poisonous effect ............................................................... 15

Contents

Typical symptoms of poisoning ......................................... 16

Sources of carbon monoxide & preventative measures ... 17

Behaviour in case of alarm .............................................. 18

Selecting location ............................................................. 19

General ............................................................................. 19

Which room? ..................................................................... 20

Where in the room? .......................................................... 21

Installation and start-up ................................................... 25

Wall installation ................................................................. 25

Desk-stand ........................................................................ 29

Displays and functions ..................................................... 30

Start-up ............................................................................. 30

Normal state ...................................................................... 30

Testing the device electronics ........................................... 31

Display of maximum value ................................................ 32

Weak batteries .................................................................. 33

Contents

Sensor error ...................................................................... 34

Alarm state ........................................................................ 35

Alarm muting function ....................................................... 36

The end of sensor lifespan................................................ 37

Care and maintenance ...................................................... 38

Cleaning ............................................................................ 38

Maintenance ..................................................................... 39

Manufacture date and software version ............................ 40

Warranty ............................................................................. 41

Disposal ............................................................................. 42

Declaration of conformity ................................................ 43

Introduction

Information on User Guide

Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing this CO alarm. This device is a product that has been

built using state-of-the-art technology. This user guide contains important information on starting operation and using

the device. Store this user guide in a safe place for future reference. These instructions are a part of this product – bear this in mind if you pass on this product to others.

You will find a list of contents with the corresponding page numbers in the contents.

Intended use

Only use the device for the purpose which it was designed and built for. Any other use is not considered to be the intended use.

This device may only be used for the following purpose:  Carbon monoxide detection in private households

Introduction

Limitation of liability

Please observe the notes and instructions in this user guide! If you do not follow these instructions, any guarantee claim is invalidated. No liability can be accepted for resulting damage. No part of the product may be changed or modified in any way.

Everything possible has been done to ensure that the content of these instructions is correct. However, neither the author nor ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG, Altenhofer Weg 25, 58300 Wetter can be held liable for loss or damages caused by incorrect or improper use or failure to observe the safety instructions and warnings.

We reserve the right to make changes to these instructions without prior notice. © ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG, 06/2014

Safety information

Symbol

Signal word

Meaning

Caution

Indicates a risk of injury or health hazards.

Caution

Indicates a risk of injury or health hazards caused by electrical voltage.

Important

Indicates possible damage to the device/accessories.

Note

Indicates important information.

Safety information

Explanation of symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual and on the device:

Caution

All guarantee claims are invalid in the event of damage caused by non-compliance with these instructions.

We cannot be held liable for resulting damage.

Caution

In the event of personal or material damage caused by improper operation or non-compliance with the safety information, we cannot be held liable.

All guarantee claims are void in such cases.

Safety information

General

Before using this device for the first time, please read the following instructions carefully and observe all warning information, even if you are familiar with the use of electronic devices.

Store these instructions in a safe place for later use. If you sell or pass on the device on to third parties, you must include these

instructions with the device.

Safety information

 The batteries must not be directly exposed to heat or sunlight,

and must not be stored in a place with a very high temperature.

 The batteries must not be burned.

 The batteries must not come into contact with water.

 The batteries must not be dismantled, pierced or otherwise

damaged.

 The battery contacts may not be short-circuited.

 The batteries must be kept away from small children.

 The batteries cannot be recharged.

 Do not dispose of the batteries in domestic waste.

Battery warning information

The device is supplied with 9 V direct current from a 9 V alkaline block battery. To guarantee a long service life and avoid fire and injury, please note the following:

 Keep packaging material and small parts away from children -

danger of suffocation!

 Remove all packaging material before using the device.

 Do not cover the device.

 Do not paint over the device or cover it with wallpaper.

 Do not, on any account, open or repair the device. Failure to

observe this instruction will invalidate the warranty.

 Do not use the device if it has been dropped or damaged in

any other way.

Safety information

Packaging

Functioning of the device

To ensure that the device functions correctly, please note the following points:

Scope of delivery | Technical data

 ABUS CO alarm

 Mounting material

 9 V alkaline block battery

 User guide

 Power supply

DC 9 V alkaline block battery

- Duracell 9 V Alkaline (6LR61, MN1604)

- GP 9 V Alkaline (6F22, 1604S)

 Trigger sensitivity

Conforms to EN 50291-1:2010 + A1:2012

concentration

No alarm

within

Alarm at

the latest

after

30 ppm

120 min - 50 ppm

60 min

90 min

100 ppm

10 min

40 min

300 ppm

3 min

Scope of delivery

Technical data

 Sensor type

Electrochemical

 Sensor lifespan

7 years

 Sensor range

0 to 1,000 ppm

 Detection range

max. 60 m²

 Power consumption

< 80 µA (Ø standby) || < 25 mA (Ø alarm)

 Operating temperature

0° to 40° C

 Humidity

30% to 95% (non-condensing)

 Sound pressure

> 85 dB (A)@1 m (3.5 +/- 0.5 kHz pulsing)

 Alarm muting

5 minutes

 Installation location

Wall

 According to EN 50291, the COWM300 ABUS CO alarm is

designed and approved exclusively for detecting CO (carbon monoxide) in private homes.

 Application in industrial facilities, offices, boats, caravans or

mobile homes is therefore not permitted.

Functional principle and features

 The CO alarm is not a substitute for smoke, fire or other

alarms.

 It does not detect smoke, heat or other gases.

 In addition, the electrochemical sensor can only detect CO on

time in a limited area (max. 60 m², depending on the environmental conditions).

 The battery-operated ABUS CO alarm (COWM300) detects carbon

monoxide (CO) in even low concentrations, then gives off an acoustic as well as optical signal.

 The purpose of the CO alarm is to protect persons against the acute

effects of carbon monoxide. However, it cannot prevent the chronic affects of carbon monoxide exposure or offer persons with special risks complete safety.

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