SF450EN CO alarm user manual
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1. e If there is an appliance in a room where people sleep a unit should be placed in that room A unit should be located in a room containing a flueless or open flued appliance If there is an appliance in a room which people use a lot such as a sitting room a unit should be placed in that room In a bedsit the unit should be placed as far away from the cooking appliance as possible but near to where the person sleeps If the appliance is in a room not normally used such as a boiler room the unit should be placed just outside the room so that the alarm will be heard more easily INSTALLING THE ALARM The unit can either be free standing or wall mounted using the fixings provided WALL MOUNTING INSTALLATION Find a position to install the unit See where to put the alarm and where not to put the alarm pad Option 1 Special Mounting Pad with Fixing Pin supplied d Place the fixing pin through the mounting pad Using a hammer fixing pin gently knock the fixing pin into the wall wall ensuring that the mounting pad is not wall plug Siih hammered too firmly into the wall st Option 2 Screw and wall plug NOT supplied screw If the wall is too hard to use the fixing wall pin use a No 4 round head screw and wall plug Once activated and tested see using the alarm the unit can be hung on the protruding fixing pin using one of the keyhol2. Instruction Manual SF450EN Honeywell Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual 2109M5500_5 EN50291 2001 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this en Red Green alarm which is designed to Test Alarm Power detect the presence of Carbon Button light light Buzzer Monoxide This manual contains information on the installation and operation of the Carbon Monoxide alarm The green power light flashes at approximately 1 minute intervals to indicate that the unit is operating correctly The red alarm light will flash continuously and the buzzer will sound if Carbon Monoxide is present The unit is suitable for use in areas where cooking and heating appliances burn fuels such as wood charcoal coal coke oil petrol gas etc WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE Carbon Monoxide CO is a highly poisonous gas which is released when fuels are burnt It is invisible has no smell and is therefore very difficult to detect with the human senses The first warning symptoms that CO is present in the air are usually headaches and nausea Under normal operating conditions in a room where fuel burning appliances are well maintained and correctly ventilated the amount of Carbon Monoxide released into the room by the appliances is not dangerous A dangerous quantity of Carbon Monoxide can occur if one or more of the following conditions exists 1 An appliance is faulty or is badly maintained 2 A flue is partially or totally blocked 3 Aroom is
3. e holes on the front of the unit are not blocked with dust or dirt DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS BLEACH OR POLISH END OF UNIT LIFE The unit will operate for up to 6 5 years under normal use The unit must be replaced when either the end of life signal is given buzzer sounds 3 times per minute or a fault warning signal 1 or 2 chirps per minute is given DISPOSAL When the unit has come to the end of its life dispose of it in accordance with local regulations Approximately 180g OPERATION OF THE ALARM Normal Operation When no Carbon Monoxide is present the green power light will flash approximately once every minute During normal operation the unit carries out a self check test every minute Alarm Condition When the unit detects Carbon Monoxide it will give the alarm signal continuously The red alarm light will flash and the buzzer will sound approximately 5 times per second When the unit has been in alarm for 30 minutes the full alarm signal will be given once every minute Alarm Signal The Carbon Monoxide alarm can be distinguished from smoke detector alarms as it signals C O in morse code 5 per second Hush Feature If required the audible alarm can be silenced for 5 minutes by pushing the button marked Test The red alarm light will continue to flash 5 times per second If Carbon Monoxide is still present after the 5 minute hush period the audible alarm will sound NOTE The hush facility will not
4. es indicated on the back of the unit by the lines shown USING THE ALARM To activate the unit pull out the activation strip at the base of the unit The green and red lights will flash briefly and the buzzer will sound a short chirp Press the test button and hold for up to 5 seconds and check that the red light flashes and the buzzer sounds The unit is now operating and is ready for use PULL OUT STRIP TO ACTIVATE TESTING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM The unit should be tested monthly by pressing and holding the test button on the front of the unit for 5 seconds If the unit is functioning correctly the green light will stay illuminated the red light will flash and the alarm will sound SPECIFICATION Model SF450EN Gas Detected Carbon Monoxide Detection Principle Electro chemical cell Alarm Indication Flashing red light and audible alarm Alarm Levels 50ppm Between 60 to 90 mins 100ppm Between 10 to 40 mins 300ppm Less than 3 mins Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C Humidity Range 30 to 90 RH Warm up time after initial switch on Instantaneous Normal Operating Life Up to 6 5 years Battery life when in alarm At least 5 days Dimensions 110mm x 76mm x 34mm Weight CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF ALARM The Carbon Monoxide alarm is pre calibrated at the factory and requires no maintenance other than to clean the outside case occasionally with a clean tissue Ensure that th
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6. not adequately ventilated CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING THE ALARM RETAIN THE MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE SAFETY WARNINGS PASS THE MANUAL ONTO ANY SUBSEQUENT USERS OF THE ALARM WARNING THIS Carbon Monoxide ALARM MAY NOT PROTECT PEOPLE WHO ARE AT SPECIAL RISK FROM Carbon Monoxide EXPOSURE BY REASON OF AGE PREGNANCY OR MEDICAL CONDITION IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR MEDICAL PRACTITIONER This Carbon Monoxide Alarm is NOT e A substitute for either a smoke alarm or a combustible gas detector e To be seen as a Substitute for the proper servicing of fuel burning appliances or the sweeping of chimneys e To be used on an intermittent basis or as a portable detector for the spillage of combustion products from fuel burning appliances or chimneys CAUTION This Carbon Monoxide alarm is designed for indoor use only Do not expose to rain or moisture Do not knock or drop the unit Do not open or tamper with the unit as this could cause malfunction The alarm will not protect against the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning when the battery has drained IMPORTANT e Carbon Monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels such as wood charcoal coal heating oil paraffin petrol natural gas propane butane etc e Ideally it is recommended that a Carbon Monoxide alarm should be installed in or near to every
7. operate at levels above 350ppm Carbon Monoxide At levels below 350ppm the hush facility will only operate once ie the audible alarm can only be silenced for one 5 minute period Return to Normal Operation When the Carbon Monoxide gas disperses the alarm signal will stop The green power lamp will continue to flash approximately once every minute Fault Warning If a fault is detected the buzzer will sound 2 short chirps every minute The unit must then be replaced Battery Fault Warning End of Battery Life The buzzer will sound 1 short chirp every minute End of Unit Life When the unit comes to the end of its life the buzzer will sound 3 short chirps every minute The unit must then be replaced NOTE With normal use the batteries will last for up to 7 years However battery life will be reduced if either a fault occurs with the battery or the unit remains in alarm for long periods of time Should the Battery Fault Warning occur please contact your supplier WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS If the unit raises an alarm proceed as follows e Open all doors and windows to ventilate the area and allow the Carbon Monoxide to disperse e Where possible turn off all fuelled appliances and stop using them e Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open e Ring the gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number and explain the problem Keep the telephone number in a prominent place e Do not re enter the propert
8. room that has a fuel burning appliance such as any gas fires central heating boiler room heaters water heaters cookers grills etc e This alarm should only be installed by a competent person e Ensure that the audible alarm can be heard by all those who are intended to hear it e This product should not be used if any fault signals are given e Seek medical help if it is suspected that a member of the household is suffering from Carbon Monoxide poisoning e If further details are required which do not appear in this manual contact Honeywell Analytics This pack contains One unit One fixing kit One instruction manual EFFECTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Carbon Monoxide binds to the haemoglobin in the blood and reduces the amount of oxygen being circulated in the body 200ppm Slight headaches tiredness dizziness nausea after 2 3 hours 400ppm Frontal headache within 1 2 hours life threatening after 3 hours 800ppm Dizziness nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes Unconsciousness with 2 hours Death within 2 3 hours 1600ppm Headache dizziness and nausea within 20 minutes Death within 1 hour 6400ppm_ Headache dizziness and nausea within 1 2 minutes Death within 10 15 minutes POSITIONING THE ALARM 1 Units located in the same room as a fuel burning appliance e Ifthe unit is located on the wall it should be located at a height greater than the height of any door or window but at least 150mm from
9. the ceiling If the unit is mounted on the ceiling it should be at least 300mm from any wall e The unit should be at a distance of between 1m and 3m from the potential source e If there is a partition in a room the unit should be located on the same side of the partition as the potential source e In rooms with sloped ceilings the unit should be located at the high side of the room 2 Units located in sleeping rooms and in rooms remote from a fuel burning appliance e Units should be located relatively close to the breathing area of the occupants Do not place the unit in the following areas e Outside the building e n or below a cupboard e n a damp or humid area e Directly above a sink or cooker e Next to a door or window or anywhere that would be affected draughts eg extractor fan or air vent e Where the air flow to the unit would be obstructed by curtains or furniture e Where dirt or dust could collect and block the sensor and stop it working e In an area where the temperature could drop below 10 C or rise to above 40 C e Where it could be easily knocked damaged or where it could be inadvertently removed IN WHICH ROOM TO PUT THE ALARM Ideally an alarm should be fitted in every room that contains a fuel burning appliance However if there is more than one appliance and the number of units is limited the following points should be taken into consideration when deciding on the best location
10. tics the UK s No 1 manufacturer and supplier of consumer gas alarms DISCLAIMER This Carbon Monoxide alarm is designed to alert you to a potentially dangerous build up of Carbon Monoxide gas It is not designed to remedy a Carbon Monoxide problem nor to locate a specific source of Carbon Monoxide Honeywell Analytics shall not be liable to pay for any Carbon Monoxide investigation or service call carried out or arranged in response to an alarm GUARANTEE We guarantee your new Carbon Monoxide alarm for six years from the date of purchase or until the expiry date on the front of the unit whichever occurs first under normal use and service to be free from defects in materials and workmanship During this period we will at our discretion repair or replace any part of the Carbon Monoxide alarm which is found to be defective in either materials or workmanship providing this occurs under normal use and service We shall however be under no obligation to repair or replace units which are found to be defective in any way due to damage neglect unreasonable use or which have been tampered with or found to have been dismantled Defective units should be returned in suitable packaging along with proof of purchase to CO Returns Honeywell Analytics 4 Stinsford Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole BH17 ORZ An accompanying letter should state clearly any problem with the Carbon Monoxide alarm This guarantee does not a
11. y until the alarm has stopped e Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering from the effects of Carbon Monoxide poisoning such as headaches nausea etc and advise that Carbon Monoxide poisoning is Suspected e Do not use the fuel burning appliances again until they have been checked and cleared for use by a competent person according to national regulations Green Power Red alarm Buzzer Light Light F Sgt re 1 per minute Zip Jd Ey acs L 5 per 1 second Zip l e A 5 per 1 second Zi pN per minute Why me ee Fa S c o 5 per 1 second gt Q d 5 per 1 second Zip N NSl 1 per minute Ta C A 2 per minute d L 1 per minute x d 3 per minute N GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBER 0800 111 999 Contact Numbers for OTHER FUEL Appliances OIL USERS Contact OFTEC on 0845 658 5080 SOLID FUEL USERS Contact HETAS on 0800 600 000 Please note these numbers are only available during normal office hours Gas appliances should be checked for safety annually by a CORGI registered installer Details of local installers can be obtained by ringing CORGI on 0870 401 2300 or by accessing the website at www corgi gas safety com User Manual also available in Braille A Carbon Monoxide safety information sheet is available in Punjabi Urdu Bengali Gujarati and Hindi For copies please call Honeywell Analytics on 01202 645577 The Consumer product range from Honeywell Analy
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