Kidde 5CO Instruction manual

Lifesaver Baery Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Model 5CO

Model 5DCO

2532-7205-03:_ 2015.2.9 10:46 AM Page 1

1

Contents

1. What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

2. Important Safety Informaon

3. Switching on Your CO Alarm

4. Installaon Instrucons – Recommended Locaons

5. Installaon Instrucons – Mounng your alarm

6. Using your CO Alarm

Warning Signals, Tesng / Re-seng, LCD read-outs (model 5DCO only), Peak

Level Display (model 5DCO only)

7. Replacement Baeries / End-of-Life

8. What To Do If Your Alarm Sounds

9. Maintenance of your Alarm

10. Troubleshoong

11. Product Specificaons

12. Warnings and Important Noces

13. Warranty Informaon

14. Environmental Protecon

2532-7205-03:_ 2015.2.9 10:46 AM Page 1

2

Product Features and Specificaons

2532-7205-03:_ 2015.2.9 10:46 AM Page 2

3

1. What is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that has 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 no substute 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 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 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.

2532-7205-03:_ 2015.2.9 10:46 AM Page 3

4

2. Further informaon

The following can lead to carbon monoxide being produced;

• Using LPG cooking appliances for space heang

• 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 condion. 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 inspecon and regular maintenance of your appliances. Contact a licensed

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

2532-7205-03:_ 2015.2.9 10:46 AM Page 4

5

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 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) Affects 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 rapid heart rate.

Riskto life aer over 3 hours of exposure

800 Severe headaches,convulsions, vital organ failures.Death possible within

2 – 3 hours

2532-7205-03:_ 2015.2.9 10:46 AM Page 5

6

2.Important Safety Informaon

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

NOTE: Young children, elderly and pets are more suscepble 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 occupaonal safety and the HSE.

NOTE: 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.

2532-7205-03:_ 2015.2.9 10:46 AM Page 6

7

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 baeries from the pack and insert them into the baery compartment. Make

sure that you fit the baeries in accordance with the polarity markings (+ or -) within the

baery compartment. If correctly installed, the alarm will give a short beep.

2. Push 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.

3. If you have a digital read-out alarm (model 5DCO) 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 power.

This is easiest to see in a dark area, or with lights switched off.

2532-7205-03:_ 2015.2.9 10:46 AM Page 7