Kidde 7DCO Instruction manual

Kidde Baery Carbon Monoxide Alarms

EN50291-1 :2010
EN50291-2 :2010

LicenseNo. KM98848

7DCO

7CO

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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 7DCO only), Peak
Level Display (model 7DCO 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

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Green,
Power LED

Test / Reset

Button

Model 7CO

Model 7DCO

Carbon Monoxide

Alarm

Alarm

Move to
Fresh Air

Operate

Test/
Reset

Model: 7CO

Red,

Alarm LED

Green,
Power LED

Red,

Alarm LED

Test / Reset

Button

Peak Level Button

Digital Display

Alarm

Moveto
FreshAir

Operate

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

Test/Reset

PeakLevel

Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Model: 7DCO

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. Longterm exposure to low levels may cause symptoms.
This Kidde alarm is me-weighted – the higher the level of CO, the sooner it will alarm.

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2. 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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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) 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, confusionand rapid heart rate.

Riskto lifeaer 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 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. 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 correctly to the polarity markings (+ or -) shown within the
baery compartment. If correctly installed, the alarm will give a short beep.

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.

3. If you have a digital read-out alarm (model 7DCO) 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.

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4. 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 least2 metres fromfuel
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 place
the alarm at sleeping height

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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5. Installaon Instrucons – Mounng

THIS ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON AND IS TO BE INSTALLED AC-

CORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Wall-mounng

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 scks
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
permanently damaged should it be knocked to the floor from a greater height)

2. Make sure the alarm is in the upright posion and not lying flat on the surface

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5. Installaon Instrucons for Caravans and Boats

As well as being recommended for use in homes, this alarm is approved for use in caravans,
motor homes and boats.

In addion to following CoGDEM (www.cogdem.org.uk) and NCC guidelines;

• Do not install directly above a source of heat or steam.

• Avoid locang close to vehicle and exhaust fumes as these can damage the alarm sensor
In addion to the instrucons for boats;

• Avoid locang near engine exhaust gases in the accommodaon space

• Avoid running the engine when moored alongside objects such as a wharf, a wall or another
boat

• Avoid running your engine when docked in a crowded marina as vehicle and exhaust fumes can
damage the alarm sensor. For further informaon visit www.boatsafetyscheme.com

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6. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 7CO)

Recognising Alarm Signals and Warnings

Feature What this means Required Acon

Green LED flashes every 30 seconds Normal operaon None

The alarm chirps every 60 seconds and the red

LED flashes

Low baeries Replace baeries 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 Malfuncon Replace the alarm

Loud, connual alarm (4 beeps – 5 second

pause – 4 beeps...) and the red LED flashes

Dangerous levels of CO
have been detected

Follow emergency proce­dures (see Page16)

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6. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 7CO)

Tesng

Test your alarm each week by pressing 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. While in
full alarm, the red LED will flash for 10 seconds.

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.

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DigitalScreen

LED Sound emied What this means Required acon

Green flash every
30 seconds

None Normal operaon.

(LCD will not show levels <
30ppm)

None

Red LED flashes Full alarm

4 beeps - pause-4
beeps (repeang)

Dangerous levelsof CO has been
detected

Follow emergencyprocedures (see
Page 16)

Red LED flashes 1 beep, then

2 sets of 4 beeps,
followed by 1 beep

Successful test or reset sequence
in operaon

None - this is part of the standard test
or reset procedure

Red LED flashes
every 60 seconds

Chirp every
60 seconds

Low baeries (Lb) Change baeries

Red LED flashes Chirpevery

30 seconds

Fault Replacethe alarm

Red LED on Constant tone Malfuncon Replacethe alarm

Red LED flashes
twice

Chirps twice every
30seconds

End of Life Replacethe alarm

6. Using Your Alarm (for Digital unit only, 7DCO)

Addional features for the CO alarm with the digital display screen, model 7DCO;

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

Peak Level Display

Press peak level buon 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 correcve acon can be taken (such as servicing your boiler).

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

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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7. Replacement of Baeries / End-of-life

Low Baeries

Type of Alarm LCD LED Sound Emied

Non-Digital N/A Red flashes every 60 seconds Chirp every 60 seconds

Digital LCDScreen Lb Red flashes every 60 seconds Chirp every 60 seconds

Slide alarm from back-plate.

Insert 3 x replacement ‘AA’ baeries

(nong polarity – see sketch)

Replace back-plate and test the alarm

Recommended Baeries.
Duracell MN1500, MX1500
Gold Peak 15A
Golden Power GLR6A
Energizer E91

Under normal operang condions, the baeries will last a minimum of one year. These baeries
can be purchased from your local retailer.
End-of-life - This alarm will chirp every 30 seconds with a red LED flash aer at least 10 years
operaon 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!Acvaonof the alarm indicatesthe presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) whichcan kill you.

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 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:

PHONE NUMBER:

Never restart the source of the CO problem unl it has been corrected. Never ignore the sound
of the alarm! 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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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 decorang or using adhesives close to the alarm, remove it

temporarily

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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10. Troubleshoong

Symptom LCD Screen Display (model

7DCO-UK only)

Problem Acon Required

Single chirp every 60
seconds plus flashing
red LED.

Low baeries Change the baeries

Single chirp every 30
seconds plus flashing
red LED

Alarm fault

Replace alarm
(contact Kidde if sll in
warranty)

Red LED on and con­stant tone Alarm malfuncon

Replace alarm
(contact Kidde if sll in
warranty)

Two chirps plus red
LED flashes twice End of Life of the alarm Replace the alarm

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11. Product Specificaons

Power 3 x AA baeries (as supplied)

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% relave humidity (RH)

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 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 CARBONMONOXIDE. 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
MAINTENANCEOF FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES INCLUDING APPROPRIATE VENTILATION ANDEXHAUST
SYSTEMS

WARNING:

THIS ALARMWILL 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 WARNINGOF

FIRE YOU MUST INSTALLSMOKEALARMS.
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 TOA RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PREVENT IT

FROM FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY.

!!!!!

!

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13. Warranty

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTY COVERAGE:THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS PRODUCTWILL BE FREE
OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FORA PERIOD OF TEN(10) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER’S LIA­BILITY HEREUNDERIS LIMITED TOREPLACEMENT OFTHE PRODUCT. REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT ORREPLACEMENT OFTHE PRODUCT WITH
REPAIRED PRODUCT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MANUFACTURER. THISWARRANTY ISVOID IF THE PRODUCT HASBEEN DAMAGEDBY
ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLEUSE, NEGLECT, TAMPERING OROTHER CAUSES NOT ARISING FROM DEFECTSIN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP.
THIS WARRANTYEXTENDS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASEROF THE PRODUCT ONLY.
Warranty Disclaimers: Anyimplied warranes arising out of this sale,including but not limited tothe implied warranesof descripon,
merchantability and fitness for a parcular purpose,are limited induraon to the above warranty period. Inno event shallthe
Manufacturer be liablefor loss of use of thisproduct or for any indirect, special, incidentalor consequenal damages, or costs, or expenses
incurred by theconsumer or any otheruser of this product, whetherdue to a breachof contract,negligence, strict liabilityin tort or
otherwise. The Manufacturer shall have no liabilityfor any personal injury,property damage or any special, incidental, conngent or
consequenal damage ofany kind resulng from gasleakage, fireor explosion. This warrantydoes not affectyour statutory rights.
Warranty Performance: During theabove warranty period, your product willbe replaced witha comparableproduct if thedefecve
productis returned,postage prepaid, to KIDDE Safety Europe Ltd, MathisenWay, Colnbrook, Slough SL3 0HB. Telephone [phone],
together withproof of purchase date. Please include a note describing theproblem whenyou return theunit. The replacementproduct will
be in warranty for the remainder ofthe original warranty periodor for six months, whicheveris longer. Otherthan the costof postage, no
chargewill be made for replacementof the defecve product. Important:Do not open unit. Opening unitwill void warranty.
Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm is nota substute for property, disability, lifeor other insurance ofany kind. Appropriate insurance coverage
is yourresponsibility. Consult your insurance agent. Kidde makes no warranty,expressor implied, wrien ororal, including thatof
merchantability or fitness for any parcularpurpose, withrespectof the baeries.
For Warranty Service: In many cases the quickest wayto exchangeyour CO alarmis to return itto the original placeof purchase. Ifyou have
quesons, call the KIDDE customer service department on 01753 685148

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14. 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 retailer
for recycling advice

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Useful Contact Informaon

Kidde Helpline (UK) 0800 917 0722 / (Ireland) 1800 818 601
Emergency No.s Gas Emergency Services 0800 111 999

HETAS (Solid Fuel Emergency) 0845 634 5626
Oec (oil) 0845 658 5080

CoGDEM Advice Line for General CO Queries 0800 1694 457

Kidde Website www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk

Manufacturer Address Kidde Safety Europe Limited

Mathisen Way
Colnbrook
Berkshire
SL3 0HB

P/N: 2530-7202-05

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