Instruction Manual SF350EN Manual de Instrucciones SF350EN
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1. H SF Detection Leading the way in Gas Detection NJOSGEJS Jenuep uopnsSu Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual 2109M5015_4 EN50291 2001 Issue 4 05 04 CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING THE DETECTOR 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 DETECTOR A WARNING THIS CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR 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 Detector is NOT A substitute for either a smoke alarm or a combustible gas detector To be seen as a substitute for the proper servicing of fuel burning appliances or the sweeping of chimneys To be used on an intermittent basis or as a portable detector for the spillage of combustion products from fuel burning appliances or chimneys A CAUTION This carbon monoxide detector is designed for indoor use only Do not expose to rain or moisture Do not knock or drop the detector Do not open or tamper with the detector as this could cause malfunction The detector will not protect against the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when the battery has drained IMPORTANT Carbon Monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels such as wood char2. 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 not adequately ventilated 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 DETECTOR 1 Detectors located in the same room as a fuel burning appliance If the detector is located on the wall it should be located at a height greater than the hei
3. coal coal heating oil paraffin petrol natural gas propane butane etc Ideally it is recommended that a carbon monoxide detector should be installed in or near to every room that has a fuel burning appliance such as any gas fires central heating boiler room heaters water heaters cookers grills etc This detector should only be installed by a competent person Ensure that the detector alarm can be heard by all those who are intended to hear it Seek medical help if it is suspected that a member of the household is suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning If further details are required which do not appear in this manual contact SF Detection One detector One fixing kit One instruction manual This pack contains INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Red 6 detector 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 gas detector The green power light flashes at approximately 1 minute intervals to indicate that the detector is operating correctly The red alarm light will flash continuously and the buzzer will sound if carbon monoxide is present Gas inlet The detector 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
4. fault is detected the buzzer will sound 2 short chirps every minute The detector must then be replaced Battery Fault Warning The buzzer will sound 1 short chirp every minute End of Detector Life Warning When the unit comes to the end of its life the buzzer will sound 3 short chirps every minute The detector must then be replaced NOTE with normal use the batteries will last the full 5 years life of the detector However battery life will be reduced if either a fault occurs with the battery or the detector remains in alarm for long periods of time Should the Battery Fault Warning occur please contact your detector supplier USING THE DETECTOR To activate the detector open the front flap and pull out the activation strip The green and red lights will flash briefly and the buzzer will sound a short chirp Press the test button and check that the red light flashes and the buzzer sounds Close the front flap The detector is now operating and is ready for use Test button REMOVE STRIP TO ACTIVATE TESTING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM The detector 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 SF350EN Gas Detected Carbon monoxide Detection Principle Electro chemical cell Alarm Indication Flashin
5. g 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 5 years Battery life when in alarm At least 5 days Dimensions 110mm x 76mm x 34mm Weight CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF DETECTOR The carbon monoxide gas detector is pre calibrated at the factory and requires no maintenance other than to clean the outside case occasionally with a clean tissue Ensure that the holes on the front of the detector are not blocked with dust or dirt DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS BLEACH OR POLISH END OF DETECTOR LIFE During operation the detector carries out a self check test every minute Approximately 140g The detector will operate for 5 years under normal use The detector must be replaced when either the End of Detector Life Signal is given buzzer sounds 3 short chirps every minute or the test button does not work DISPOSAL When the detector has come to the end of its life dispose of the unit in accordance with local regulations Green power Red alarm Buzzer light light Aly Sue ah 1 per minute aS i N 5 per 1 second M 4 FON x 5 per 1 second per minute My ARS i CEA c o ac A ZIN 5 per 1 second Se qc ZpS i 5 per 1 second 1 per minute O 7 lt 2 per minute 7 C 4 1 pe
6. ght of any door or window but at least 150mm rom the ceiling If the detector is mounted on the ceiling it should be at least 300mm from any wall The detector should be at a distance of between 1m and 3m from he potential source If there is a partition in a room the detector should be located on he same side of the partition as the potential source In rooms with sloped ceilings the detector should be located at he high side of the room 2 Detectors located in sleeping rooms and in rooms remote from a fuel burning appliance Detectors should be located relatively close to the breathing area of the occupants WHERE NOT TO PUT THE DETECTOR Do not place the detector in the following areas Outside the building In or below a cupboard In a damp or humid area Directly above a sink or cooker Next to a door or window or anywhere that would be affected by draughts eg extractor fan or air vent Where the air flow to the detector would be obstructed by curtains or furniture Where dirt or dust could collect and block the sensor and stop it working In an area where the temperature could drop below 10 C or rise to above 40 C Where it could be easily knocked damaged or where it could be inadvertently removed IN WHICH ROOM TO PUT THE DETECTOR Ideally a detector should be fitted in every room that contains a fuel burning appliance However if there is more than one appliance and
7. iod we will at our discretion repair replace of refund the price of any part of the gas detector 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 replace or refund the price of 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 SF Detection 4 Stinsford Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole BH17 ORZ An accompanying letter should state clearly any problem with the gas detector This guarantee does C not affect your statutory rights A SF Detection 4 Stinsford Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 ORZ Tel 44 01202 645577 Fax 44 01202 665331 Email sales sfdetection com Website www sfdetection com
8. nd rawiplug wall Once activated and tested see using the detector the detector can be hung on the protruding fixing pin using one of the keyholes on the back OPERATION OF THE DETECTOR Normal Operation When no carbon monoxide is present the green power light will flash approximately once 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 detector has been in alarm for 30 minutes the 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 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
9. r minute 7 C 4 3 per minute WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS If the detector raises an alarm proceed as follows Open all doors and windows to ventilate the area and allow the carbon monoxide to disperse Where possible turn off all fuelled appliances and stop using them Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open Ring the gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number and explain the problem Keep the telephone number in a prominent place Do not re enter the property until the alarm has stopped 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 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 DISCLAIMER This carbon monoxide detector 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 SF Detection shall not be liable to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call carried out or arranged in response to an alarm GUARANTEE N We guarantee your new gas detector for five years from the date of purchase and under normal use and service to be free from defects in materials and workmanship During this per
10. the number of detectors is limited the following points should be taken into consideration when deciding on the best location If there is an appliance in a room where people sleep a detector should be placed in that room A detector 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 detector should be placed in that room Inabedsit the detector 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 detector should be placed just outside the room so that the alarm will be heard more easily INSTALLING THE DETECTOR The detector can either be used as a free standing unit or can be wall mounted using the fixings provided WALL MOUNTING INSTALLATION Find a position to install the detector see where to put the detector and where not to put the detector mounting pad Option 1 Special Mounting Pad with Fixing Pin H supplied Place the fixing pin through the mounting pad ina pin Using a hammer gently knock the fixing pin wall into the wall ensuring that the mounting pad is not hammered too firmly into the wall rawlplug 5mm Option 2 Screw and Rawiplug NOT supplied If the wall is too hard to use the fixing pin screw use a No 4 round head screw a
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