Lifesaver Baery Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Model 5CO
Model 5DCO
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Contents
1. What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?
2. Important Safety Informaon
3. Switching on Your CO Alarm
4. Installaon Instrucons – Recommended Locaons
5. Installaon Instrucons – Mounng your alarm
6. Using your CO Alarm
Warning Signals, Tesng / Re-seng, LCD read-outs (model 5DCO only), Peak
Level Display (model 5DCO only)
7. Replacement Baeries / End-of-Life
8. What To Do If Your Alarm Sounds
9. Maintenance of your Alarm
10. Troubleshoong
11. Product Specificaons
12. Warnings and Important Noces
13. Warranty Informaon
14. Environmental Protecon
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Product Features and Specificaons
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1. What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that has no taste, colour or smell.
Potenal 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 no substute for proper 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 venlated 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 cumulave poison meaning long-term exposure to low levels may cause
symptoms. This alarm is me-weighted – the higher the level of CO, the sooner it will alarm.
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2. Further informaon
The following can lead to carbon monoxide being produced;
• Using LPG cooking appliances for space heang
• Leaving LPG appliances on overnight
To be safe, know the possible sources of CO in your home. Keep fuel burning appliances and
their chimneys and vents in good working condion. Learn the early symptoms of exposure, and
if you suspect CO poisoning, move outside to fresh air and get emergency help. Your first line of
defence is an annual inspecon and regular maintenance of your appliances. Contact a licensed
contractor or call your local ulity company for assistance.
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2. Alarm levels as defined by EN50291-2010
The table below shows the response mes at which your CO alarm will sound;
CO Advice and Informaon
The table below shows the effects of different levels of CO poisoning on the body;
Parts per Million (PPM) of CO Time unl Alarm
50 60 – 90 minutes
100 10 – 40 minutes
300 Must alarm in less than 3 minutes
Parts per Million (PPM) Affects on Adults
100 Slight headache, nausea, fague (flu-like symptoms)
200 Dizziness and headache within 2 – 3 hours
400 Nausea, frontal headache, drowsiness, confusion and rapid heart rate.
Riskto life aer over 3 hours of exposure
800 Severe headaches,convulsions, vital organ failures.Death possible within
2 – 3 hours
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2.Important Safety Informaon
NOTE: If you recognise any of the above symptoms consult your Doctor immediately.
NOTE: Young children, elderly and pets are more suscepble to the dangers of CO.
NOTE: Your alarm is designed to detect CO gas. It is not designed to detect smoke,
fire or other gas such natural gas.
NOTE: This product is intended for use in ordinary family homes. It is not designed to
measure compliance with occupaonal safety and the HSE.
NOTE: Individuals with certain specific medical condions 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. Switching on Your CO Alarm
NOTE: Your CO alarm must be installed by a competent person using the guidance that follows;
1. Remove the baeries from the pack and insert them into the baery compartment. Make
sure that you fit the baeries in accordance with the polarity markings (+ or -) within the
baery compartment. If correctly installed, the alarm will give a short beep.
2. Push the test buon. The alarm will beep once followed by 4 loud pulses, then a brief
pause and then 4 more pulses, ending with a single beep.
3. If you have a digital read-out alarm (model 5DCO) the LCD screen will show “---“ and then
“888” before seling at “0”
4. 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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4.Installaon Instrucons – Recommended Locaons
*It is recommended that at least one carbon monoxide alarm is installed on each level of
the home.
Recommended Locaons Not Recommended
Install the alarm more than 2 metres from
fuel burning appliances, and ideally no more
than 4 metres away
Do not install nearer than 2 metresfrom fuel
burning appliances
Away from draughts, such as doors and
windows
Do not wall-mount close to obstrucons
(e.g. behind curtains, shelving or furniture)
Within hearing distance of bedrooms* If
heang appliance is in the bedroom place
the alarm at sleeping height
Do not fit in dusty, dirty or greasy areas (e.g.
garages or workshops)
If wall-mounng, 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 andaway from sinks
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5. Installaon Instrucons – Mounng
THIS ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON AND IS TO BE INSTALLED
ACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Wall-mounng
1. Drill two holes in a wall 7.8 cm apart (you may wish to use the back-plate for
guidance)
2. Insert the two rawl-plugs, that are supplied, into the holes
3. Insert the two screws as supplied into the holes ensuring enough of the screw scks
out of the wall (approx. 3mm)
4. Hook the alarm over the screws
Free-standing
1. 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. Make sure the alarm is in the upright posion and not lying flat on the surface
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6. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 5CO)
Recognising Alarm Signals and Warnings
Feature What this means Required Acon
Green LED flashes every 30 seconds Normal operaon None
The alarm chirps every 60 seconds and the red
LED flashes
Low baeries Replace baeries as soon
as possible
Alarm chirps twice every 30 seconds and the
red LED flashes twice
End of life of the alarm Replace the alarm
Alarm chirps every 30 seconds and red LED
flashes every 30 seconds
Fault Replace the alarm
Red LED on and constant tone Malfuncon Replace the alarm
Loud, connual alarm (4 beeps – 5 second
pause – 4 beeps...) with red LED
Dangerous levels of CO
have been detected
Follow emergency procedures (see Page15)
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6. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 5CO)
Tesng
Each week your alarm should be tested by pressing the test buon. The alarm will beep once
followed by 4 loud pulses, then a brief pause and then 4 more pulses, ending with a single
beep.
When it is in full alarm for 10 seconds the red LED will flash.
This confirms that the alarm is powered up and working.
Re-seng the Alarm
If the alarm sounds, the test / reset buon will silence the alarm unless it is sll detecng dan-
gerous levels of CO. The green light will then flash every 30 seconds to indicate that the alarm
has power.
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DigitalScreen
LED Sound emied What this means Required acon
Green flash every
30 seconds
None Normal operaon.
(LCD will not show levels <
30ppm)
None
Red LED flashes Full alarm Dangerous levelsofCO has been
detected
Follow emergencyprocedures (see
Page 15)
Red LED flashes 1 beep, then 2
sets of 4 beeps,
followed by 1
beep
Successful test or reset sequence
in operaon
None - this is part of the standard test
or reset procedure
Red LED flashes
every 60 seconds
Chirp every 60
seconds
Low baeries (Lb) Change baeries
Red LED flashes Chirp every 30
seconds
Fault Replacethe alarm
Red LED on Constant tone Malfuncon Replacethe alarm
Red LED flashes
twice
Chirps twice
every 30
seconds
End of Life Replacethe alarm
6.Using Your Alarm (for Digital unit only, 5DCO)
Addional features for the CO alarm with the digital display screen, model 5DCO;
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6. Using Your Alarm (for Digital unit only) – Cont’d
Peak Level Display
Press peak level buon 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 your
absence so correcve acon can be taken (such as servicing your boiler).
NOTE: The peak level memory is cleared to zero if whilst holding the peak level buon the test
reset buon is pressed and released before releasing the peak level buon.
CO levels up to 30ppm can occur under normal non-dangerous condions. Such condions
could include nearby heavy traffic, starng a vehicle in an aached garage, starng a fire or a
nearby charcoal barbecue.
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7. Replacement of Baeries / End-of-life
Low Baeries
Type of Alarm LCD LED Sound Emied
Non-Digital N/A Red flash every 60 seconds Chirp every 60 seconds
DigitalLCDScreen Lb Red flash every 60 seconds Chirp every 60 seconds
Slide alarm from back-plate.
Insert 3 x replacement ‘AA’ baeries
(nong polarity – see sketch)
Replace back-plate and test the alarm
Recommended Baeries.
Duracell MN1500, MX1500
Gold Peak 15A
Golden Power GLR6A
Energizer E91
Under normal operang condions, the baeries will last a minimum of one year. These baeries
can be purchased from your local retailer.
End-of-life - This alarm will chirp twice every 30 seconds and the red LED flashes twice aer at
least 7 years operaon to let you know it has reached its end of life. A replacement needs to be
purchased.
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8. What to do if Your Alarm Sounds!
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure
WARNING! Acvaonof the alarmindicates the presenceofCarbon Monoxide (CO) which cankillyou.
If 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 to
check that all persons are accounted for. Do not re-enter the premises nor move away from
the open door/window unl the emergency services responders have arrived, the premises
have been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal condion.
2) Call Gas Emergency Services: 0800 111 999, or your local Gas Safe Registered Engineer:
PHONE NUMBER:
Never restart the source of the CO problem unl it has been corrected. Never ignore the sound
of the alarm! If the alarm is sounding, pressing the test/reset buon will terminate the alarm. If
the CO condion that caused the alert in the first place connues, the alarm will reacvate. If
the unit alarms again within six minutes, it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become
a dangerous situaon.
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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 decorang or using adhesives close to the alarm, remove it
temporarily
• Keep away 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, aershaves or perfumes and
some cleaning agents.
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10. Troubleshoong
Symptom LCD Screen Display (model
5DCO-UK only)
Problem Acon Required
Single chirp every 60
seconds plus flashing
red LED.
Low baeries Change the baeries
Single chirp every 30
seconds plus flashing
red LED
Alarm fault
Replace alarm
(contact the manufacturer if
sll in warranty)
Red LED on and constant tone Alarm malfuncon
Replace alarm
(contact the manufacturer if
sll in warranty)
Two chirps plus red
LED flashes twice every
30 seconds
End of Life of the alarm Replace the alarm
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11. Product Specificaons
Power 3 x AA baeries (as supplied)
Sensor Electrochemical CO Sensor
Accuracy Depending on the ambient condion (temperature, humidity) and the
condion 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% relave humidity
Temperature Range Operang range: 0°C to 40°C
Humidity up to 90%RH (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
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12. Warnings and Important Noces
WARNING:
THISCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSTALLINGAND MAINTAINING
AN APPROPRIATENUMBER OFSMOKEALARMS IN YOUR HOME. THIS ALARM WILL NOT SENSESMOKE,
FIRE, ORANY POISONOUS GAS OTHER THANCARBON MONOXIDE. FORTHIS REASON YOUMUST INSTALL
SMOKE ALARMS TO PROVIDE EARLY WARNING OF FIREAND TOPROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM
FIREAND ITSRELATED HAZARDS.
WARNING:
THISPRODUCT IS INTENDED FORUSE IN ORDINARY INDOOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS. IT IS NOT
DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS. THIS ALARM IS
NOTSUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION INHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS . INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS
MAY CONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES WHICH PROVIDEAUDIBLE ANDVISUAL SIGNALS FOR CARBON
MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS UNDER 30PPM.
IMPORTANT:
THISCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TODETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ANY
SOURCE OF COMBUSTION INCLUDING IMPROPER OR MALFUNCTIONINGAPPLIANCES. THE INSTALLATION
OF THIS DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE USED ASA SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, USE AND
MAINTENANCEOFFUEL BURNING APPLIANCES INCLUDING APPROPRIATEVENTILATION ANDEXHAUST
SYSTEMS
WARNING:
THISALARMWILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER. THIS ALARM REQUIRES A CONTINUOUS
SUPPLY OF POWER.
WARNING:
THISUNIT ISNOT ASMOKEALARM. IT WILL NOT SENSESMOKE. FOREARLY WARNINGOF
FIREYOU MUST INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS.
IMPORTANT: IF ANY FAULT SIGNALS OCCUR, CONTACT THE MANUFACTUREROR SUPPLIER AND DO NOT
CONTINUE USING THE ALARM.
WARNING: THE DEVICE CANNOT WARN AGAINST THE CHRONICEFFECTS OFEXPOSURE TO CARBON
MONOXIDE OR PROTECT INDIVIDUALS WHOARE AT SPECIFIC RISK.
WARNING: ALTERING THE ALARM IN ANY WAY MAY LEAD TO A RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK ORPREVENT IT
FROM FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY.
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13. Warranty
SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY COVERAGE:THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTSTO THEORIGINALCONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL BEFREE
OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR APERIOD OF SEVEN (7) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDERIS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THEPRODUCT.REPAIR OFTHE PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT OF THEPRODUCT WITH
REPAIRED PRODUCT AT THE DISCRETIONOF THE MANUFACTURER.THIS WARRANTYIS VOIDIF THE PRODUCT HASBEEN DAMAGED BY
ACCIDENT,UNREASONABLEUSE, NEGLECT, TAMPERING OR OTHER CAUSES NOTARISING FROM DEFECTS INMATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP.
THIS WARRANTYEXTENDS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OFTHE PRODUCT ONLY.
Warranty Disclaimers: Anyimplied warranes arising out ofthis sale, including butnot limited to the implied warranes ofdescripon,
merchantability and fitness fora parcular purpose, arelimited in duraon tothe above warranty period. In no eventshall the
Manufacturer beliable for loss of use ofthis product or for anyindirect, special, incidentalor consequenaldamages, or costs, orexpenses
incurred by theconsumer or any other user of this product, whether dueto a breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort or
otherwise. The Manufacturer shall haveno liability forany personal injury, property damage or any special, incidental, conngent or
consequenal damage ofany kindresulng fromgas leakage,fire or explosion. This warranty does not affectyour statutory rights.
Warranty Performance: During the above warrantyperiod, your product willbe replaced with a comparable productif the defecve
productis returned, postageprepaid, to KSE Limited, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, SloughSL3 0HB.Telephone 01753 685148, together with
proof ofpurchase date. Please includea notedescribing theproblemwhen youreturn the unit. The replacement product willbe in warranty
for theremainder of the original warranty period or for six months, whichever is longer. Otherthan thecost ofpostage, no charge will be
made for replacement ofthe defecve product.Important: Donot openunit. Opening unit will void warranty.
Your CarbonMonoxide Alarm is nota substute forproperty,disability, lifeor otherinsurance of any kind.Appropriateinsurance coverage
is yourresponsibility. Consult yourinsurance agent. Themanufacturermakes no warranty, express or implied, wrien ororal, including that
of merchantability or fitness for any parcularpurpose, with respect of the baeries.
For Warranty Service: In many casesthe quickest way to exchange your CO alarm isto return it tothe original place of purchase. Ifyou have
quesons, call the Lifesaver customer service department on 01753 685148
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14. Environmental Protecon
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of
with household waste. Please recycle where
facilies exist. Check with Local Authority or retailer
for recycling advice
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Useful Contact Informaon
Lifesaver Helpline (UK) 0800 917 0722 / (Ireland) 1 800 818 601
Emergency No.s Gas Emergency Services 0800 111 999
HETAS (Solid Fuel Emergency) 0845 634 5626
Oec (oil) 0845 658 5080
CoGDEM Advice Line for General CO Queries 0800 1694 457
Lifesaver is a brand of Kidde Safety Europe Ltd.
Manufacturer Address Kidde Safety Europe Limited
Mathisen Way
Colnbrook
Berkshire
SL3 0HB
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