Art.-Nr./ No art 51111
CO alarm
Carbon monoxide detector
User Manual
EN 50270
carefully and completely read through all operating instructions.
Prior to using the device for the first time,
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place,
it contains important hints for operating the device.
Important
Introduction
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas
which is toxic and can quickly become a mortal danger. Amongst
others, carbon monoxide is formed during incomplete combustion
processes (e.g. in case of a defective heating boiler or clogged
chimney). The battery powered stabo CO alarm is designed for
stationary use in residential houses: It already detects low concentrations of carbon monoxide and emits both an acoustic (85 dB/3
m) and an optic warning signal (red blinking LED) in case of danger.
However, the electrochemical sensor is only able to early detect
gas particles in a limited area! Furthermore, a CO alarm is not a
substitute for smoke, fire, or other detectors. It does not detect
neither smoke nor heat nor other gases.
Signs of a carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide binds to the dye of the red blood cells thus hindering the transport of oxygen, which can lead to death by suffocation. A high CO concentration might lead to death within a few
minutes!
Typical signs of poisoning at
low CO concentration: mild headache, nausea, fatigue (fluelike
symptoms),
medium CO concentration: strong headache, tachycardia, vomiting,
high CO concentration: spasms, confusion, unconsciousness,
cardiac arrhythmia.
Please bear in mind that the symptoms might also occur earlier
in small children, pregnant women, seniors and persons with lung
and heart diseases and that low CO contaminations possibly might
cause already organ damage in unborn babies.
Preventive measures
Ensure that any installation of gas powered units/systems is carried
out exclusively by qualified personnel. Make sure that your
units/systems are always in a perfect technical condition and have
them checked regularly.
Take care that stoves, fireplaces, chimneys and the like are always
clean.
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Never use barbecue grills, terrace stoves, heaters, or other devices,
which are designed for outdoor use, in confined areas.
Safety notes and warnings
Be sure to observe the given preventive measures!
Make sure that your entire living space is covered by the CO alarm
to the best possible extent: One device is only able to early detect
gas particles in a limited area!
Install the CO alarm in a fairly accessible place (cleaning/tests/
exchange of batteries)! Each CO alarm device should be checked
once a week.
Never coat, paint over the housing of the CO alarm device or stick
something on it!
The openings of the housing must always remain free and open
and may not be covered by curtains or the like.
When a warning because of a weak battery is emitted, immediately
exchange the three batteries.
Prevent your children from playing with the device or the batteries!
Never open the housing of the CO alarm!
Present the CO alarm to all residents such that the alarm signal
is well know and can be reliably distinguished from other buzzers
or (door) bells installed in the house. Explain the meaning of the
CO alarm to children and needy persons and tell them what to do
in the event of an alarm.
Exchange the CO alarm three years after its manufacturing at the
very latest (the date of manufacture is mentioned on the type plate).
Behavior in the event of an alarm
Immediately go outdoors or to a window wide open! If necessary,
alert the other residents as well.
Call the fire brigades/rescue services and follow their instructions.
Do not enter into the affected area before the CO concentration
has reached uncritical values by thoroughly ventilating the affected
room: Afterwards, the alarm is automatically terminated and the
device returns again to normal mode.
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