Kidde 10LLDCO Instruction manual

Kidde Sealed Baery, Long Life Carbon Monoxide Alarm

EN50291-1 :2010

LicenseNo. KM98848

10LLDCO

10LLCO

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Contents

1. What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

2. Important Safety Informaon

3. What To Do If Your Alarm Sounds

4. Switching on Your CO Alarm

5. Installaon Instrucons – Recommended Locaons

6. Installaon Instrucons – Mounng

7. Using your CO Alarm
Warning Signals, Tesng / Re-seng, LCD read-outs (model 10LLDCO only), Peak Level
Display (model 10LLDCO only)

8. Maintenance of your Alarm

9. Troubleshoong

10. Product Specificaons

11. Warnings and Important Noces

12. Guarantee

13. Environmental Protecon

13. Useful Contact Informaon

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Green,
Power LED

Test / Reset

Button

Model 10LL CO

Model 10LLDCO

Red,

Alarm LED

Green,
Power LED

Red,
Alarm LED

Test / Reset
Button

Peak Level
Button

Digital Display

FAULT
Move to
Fresh Air

ALARM

TEST/RESET

MODEL: 10LLCO

OPERATE

Carbon Monoxide Alarm

EN50291-1:2010

LicenceNo:KM 98848

FAULT

PPMof CO displayed
LB=Low Battery
End=End of Unit Life

Move to
Fresh Air

ALARM

PEAK LEVEL

TEST/RESET

MODEL: 10LLDCO

OPERATE

Carbon Monoxide Alarm

EN50291-1:2010

LicenceNo:KM 98848

Product Features and Specificaons

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1. What is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas with no taste, colour or smell.

Poten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

• Barbecues

This CO alarm is not a substute for the correct maintenance of your

appliances.

Carbon monoxide can be produced from poorly burning appliances

or from blocked flues and chimneys.

If your alarm has sounded and you have venlated the room the CO

may have dispersed before help arrives. It is crucial that the source

of CO is determined and appropriate maintenance carried out.

Carbon monoxide is a cumulave poison. This Kidde alarm is me-weighted – the higher the level of
CO, the sooner it will alarm.

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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

• Barbecues 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. Keep fuel burning appliances,

chimneys and vents in good working condion. Learn the early symptoms of exposure, and if

you suspect CO poisoning, move outside into fresh air and get emergency help. Your first line of

defence is an annual inspecon and regular maintenance of your appliances. Contact a licensed

contractor or call your local ulity company for assistance.

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Alarm levels as defined by EN50291-1:2010

The table below shows the response mes at which your CO alarm will sound;

CO Advice and Informaon

The table below shows the effects of different levels of CO poisoning on the body;

Parts per Million (PPM) of CO Time unl Alarm

50 60 – 90 minutes

100 10 – 40 minutes

300 Must alarm in less than 3 minutes

Parts per Million (PPM) Effects on Adults

100 Slight headache, nausea, fague (flu-like symptoms)

200 Dizziness and headache within 2 – 3 hours

400 Nausea, frontal headache,drowsiness,confusion and rapidheart rate.

Riskto life aer over 3 hours of exposure

800 Severe headaches, convulsions, vitalorgan failures.Death possible within

2 – 3 hours

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2. Important Safety Informaon

If you recognise any of the above symptoms consult your Doctor immediately.

Young children, elderly and pets are more suscepble to the dangers of CO.

Your Kidde alarm is designed to detect CO gas. It is not designed to detect smoke, fire
or other gas such natural gas.

This product is intended for use in ordinary family homes. It is not designed to
measure compliance with occupaonal safety and the HSE.

Individuals with certain specific medical condions may need an alarm that operates
below 30ppm. If this applies consult your Doctor.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that all family members are familiar with the symptoms of CO
poisoning and how your alarm works.

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3. 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, repeang):

1) Immediately move to fresh air – outdoors or by an open door/window. Do a head count to
check that all persons are accounted for. Do not re-enter the premises nor move away
from the open door/window unl the emergency services responders have arrived, the
premises have been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal condion.

2) Call Gas Emergency Services: 0800 111 999, or your local Gas Safe Registered Engineer:

Addional telephone numbers are available for solid fuel (HETAS) and oil (Oec) users at the
back of this manual

Never ignore the sound of the alarm! Never restart the source of the CO problem unl it has
been corrected. If the alarm is sounding, pressing the test/reset buon will terminate the
alarm. If the CO condion that caused the alert in the first place connues, the alarm will
reacvate. If the unit alarms again within six minutes, it is sensing high levels of CO which can
quickly become a dangerous situaon.

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4. Switching on Your CO Alarm

NOTE: Your CO alarm must be installed by a competent person using the guidance that follows:

1. The alarm is shipped turned off and is acvated the first me the mounng bracket is
aached. To acvate the alarm; for wall-mounng install the mounng bracket using the
instrucons below and slide the alarm unl it snaps into place. For tabletop applicaons
simply slide the bracket onto the unit unl it snaps into place.

2. To test the alarm, press the test buon. The alarm will beep once followed by 4 loud
pulses, then a brief pause and then 4 more pulses, ending with a single beep. The alarm has
a ‘ramp-up’ horn so during the test sequence it will sound more soly, making it more
comfortable for the user. This confirms that the alarm is powered up and working.

3. Check that the green LED flashes at 30 second intervals to show that the alarm has power.
This is easiest to see in a dark area, or with lights switched off.

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5. Installaon Instrucons – Recommended Locaons

*It is recommended that at least one Kidde carbon monoxide alarm is installed on each

level of the home.

Recommended Locaons Not Recommended

Place the alarm at least 2 metres from fuel
burning appliances, and not more than 4
metres away

Do not place closer than 2 metres from fuel
burning appliances

Away from draughts, such as doors and

windows

Do not wall-mount close to obstrucons
(e.g. behind curtains, shelving or furniture)

Within hearing distance of bedrooms* If
heang appliance is in the bedroom an
addional alarm should be located within.

Do not fit in dusty, dirty or greasy areas (e.g.
garages or workshops)

If wall-mounng, install at eye-level (approx

1.5m), and at least 30cm from adjoining walls
or ceiling

Do not wall-mount within 30cm of the ceiling
as this is a “dead air” space

If free-standing, the unit should be placed
no more than 1 metre from the ground (to
avoid permanent damage in case acci­dently knocked)

Avoid humid (bathrooms), cold (< 0°C) or hot
(>40°C) areas and away from sinks

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6. 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.

Using bracket as a guide, drill two holes in a wall 7cm (2 3/8”) apart.

2. Insert the two fixings, that are supplied, into the holes.

3. Slide bracket on to screws then ghten.

4. Slide alarm onto base plate to acvate it, and remember to test it.

5. The alarm is tamper-proof and can only be removed using a screw driver.

Free-standing

No more than 1 metre from the floor (to minimise this risk of the alarm being permanently
damaged should it be knocked to the floor from a greater height)

Wall Mounng

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7. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 10LLCO)

Recognising Alarm Signals and Warnings

Feature What this means Required Acon

Green LED flashes every 30 seconds Normal operaon None

Amber LED flashes every second, beeps every

60 seconds

Low baery If cold allow unit to warm

up for a couple hours then
replace if sll beeping

Two chirps and two red LED flashes every 30

seconds.Amber LED flashing every second.

End of life of the alarm Replace the alarm

Amber LED flashes every second, beep every 30

seconds and green LED blinks error code every

other 30 seconds.

Fault Replace the alarm

Constant tone Malfuncon Replace the alarm

Loud connuous alarm (four loud alarm sounds,

repeated for four minutes, followed by two pat-

terns per minute) with the red LED

Dangerous levels of CO
have been detected

Follow emergency
procedures (see Page7)

Red LED flash every 60 seconds Historical event in last

14 days

Check your appliances

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7. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 10LLCO)

Tesng

Test your alarm each week by pressing the test buon. It will beep once followed by 4 loud
pulses, then a brief pause and then 4 more pulses, ending with a single beep.

This confirms that the alarm is powered up and working.

Re-seng the Alarm

If the alarm sounds, the test / reset buon will silence the alarm unless it is sll detecng
dangerous levels of CO. The green light will then flash every 30 seconds to indicate that the
alarm has power.

Alarm Memory (non-digital only)

The red LED will flash every 60 seconds to indicate if a CO event has occurred whilst the house has been

unoccupied. This automacally cancels aer 14 days or if the reset buon is pressed.

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Digital Screen

Digital
Screen

LED Sound

emied

What this means Required acon

Dot flashes
every 5
second

Green flash every
30 seconds

None Normal operaon.

(LCD will not show
levels < 30ppm)

None

Displays up
to 999

Red LED flashes Full alarm Dangerous levels of CO

has been detected

Follow emergency
procedures (see Page 7)

Shows 3
dashes,
then 888

Red LED flashes
Green and Amber
LED on

1 beep, then 2
sets of 4 beeps,
followed by 1
beep

Successful test or reset
sequence in operaon

None

Amber LED flashes
every second

Chirp every 60
seconds

Low baeries (Lb)

If cold allow unit to warm up
for a couple hours then
replace if sll beeping

Amber LED flashes
every second and green
flashes error code
every other 30 seconds

Chirp every 30
seconds

Fault Replace the alarm

Constant tone Malfuncon Replace the alarm

Two chirps and two red
LED flashes every 30
seconds.Amber LED
flashing every second.

Chirps twice
every 30
seconds

End of Life Replace the alarm

7. Using Your Alarm (for Digital unit only, 10LLDCO)

Addional features for the CO alarm with the digital display screen, model 10LLDCO;

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7. Using Your Alarm (for Digital unit only) – Cont’d

Peak Level Display

Press peak level buon to display the highest CO reading between 11 – 999ppm since the
peak level was reset.

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).

NOTE: The peak level memory is cleared to zero if while holding the peak level buon the test
reset is pressed and released before releasing the peak level.

CO levels up to 30ppm can occur under normal non-dangerous condions. Such condions
could include nearby heavy traffic, starng a vehicle in an aached garage, starng a fire or a
nearby charcoal barbecue.

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8. 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

• Keep away from nappy buckets

The following substances can affect the sensor and cause false alarms:

Methane, Propane, Iso-butane, Iso-propanol, Ethylene, Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl
acetate, Hydrogen Sulphide, Hydrogen, Sulphur Dioxide, alcohol based products,
paints, thinners, solvents, adhesives, hair-sprays, aershaves or perfumes and
some cleaning agents.

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9. Troubleshoong

Symptom LCD Screen Display (model

10LLDCO only)

Problem Acon Required

Single chirp every 60
seconds. Amber LED
flashes every second

Low baeries

If cold allow unit to warm up
for a couple hours then
replace if sll beeping

Single chirp every 30
seconds with Amber
LED flashes every sec­ond.

Alarm fault

Replace alarm
(contact Kidde if sll in
guarantee)

Constant tone
Alarm Alarm malfuncon

Replace alarm
(contact Kidde if sll in
guarantee)

Two chirps and two red
LED flashes every 30
seconds. Amber LED
flashing every second.

End of Life of the alarm Replace the alarm

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10. Product Specificaons

Power Sealed in lithium baery

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

Temperature Range Operang range: 0°C to 40°C

Humidity Up to 90% non-condensing

Alarm Sound At Least 85dB (A) at 1 metre @ 3.4 +/- 0.5 KHz pulsing alarm

Size and weight Weight: 160g

Dimensions: 118mm x 70mm x 40mm

NOTE: Constant exposures to extreme temperatures or humidity can reduce battery life.

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11. 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.

WARNING:

THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STAN­DARDS. THIS ALARM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS . INDI­VIDUALS WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS MAY CONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES WHICH
PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS UNDER
30 PPM.

IMPORTANT:

THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE
FROM ANY SOURCE OF COMBUSTION INCLUDING IMPROPER OR MALFUNCTIONING
APPLIANCES. THE INSTALLATION OF THIS DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR
PROPER INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES INCLUDING
APPROPRIATE VENTILATION AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS

WARNING:

THIS ALARM WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER. THIS ALARM REQUIRES A

CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF POWER.
WARNING:

THIS UNIT IS NOT A SMOKE ALARM. IT WILL NOT SENSE SMOKE . FOR EARLY

WARNING OF FIRE YOU MUST INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS.
IMPORTANT: IF ANY FAULT SIGNALS OCCUR, CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER

AND DO NOT CONTINUE USING THE ALARM.
WARNING: THE DEVICE CANNOT WARN AGAINST THE CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO

CARBON MONOXIDE OR PROTECT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT SPECIFIC RISK.
WARNING: ALTERING THE ALARM IN ANY WAY MAY LEAD TO A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR

PREVENT IT FROM FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY.

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12. Guarantee

TEN YEAR LIMITED GUARANTEE

GUARANTEE COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE
OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER’S LIA­BILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT WITH
REPAIRED PRODUCT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MANUFACTURER. THIS GUARANTEE IS VOID IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY
ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, NEGLECT, TAMPERING OR OTHER CAUSES NOT ARISING FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP.
THIS GUARANTEE EXTENDS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT ONLY.
Guarantee Disclaimers: Any implied guarantees arising out of this sale, including but not limited to the implied warranes of descripon,
merchantability and fitness for a parcular purpose, are limited in duraon to the above guarantee period. In no event shall the
Manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect, special, incidental or consequenal damages, or costs, or expenses
incurred by the consumer or any other user of this product, whether due to a breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort or
otherwise. The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury, property damage or any special, incidental, conngent or
consequenal damage of any kind resulng from gas leakage, fire or explosion. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
Guarantee Performance: During the above guarantee period, your product will be replaced with a comparable product if the defecve
product is returned, postage prepaid, to Kidde Safety Europe Ltd, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough SL3 0HB, UK. Telephone [phone],
together with proof of purchase date. Please include a note describing the problem when you return the unit. The replacement product will
be in guarantee for the remainder of the original guarantee period or for six months, whichever is longer. Other than the cost of postage, no
charge will be made for replacement of the defecve product. Important: Do not open unit. Opening unit will void guarantee.
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.
For Guarantee Service: In many cases the quickest way to exchange your CO alarm is to return it to the original place of purchase. If you have
quesons, call the KIDDE customer service department on [phone]

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13. 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
Supplier for recycling advice

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14. Useful Contact Informaon

Kidde Helpline (UK) 0800 917 0722 / (Ireland) 1 800 818 601
CoGDEM CO Advice Line 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.TenYCO.kiddefyrnecs.co.uk

Manufacturer Address Kidde Safety Europe Limited

Mathisen Way
Colnbrook
Berkshire
SL3 0HB
UK

Made in China

P/N: 2539-7201-02

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