Manual : Wireless Model WCOB-SN-1
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1. When the alarm is activated the Power LED will begin to flash green once every minute to indicate that the alarm is fully operational Test the sounder power pack and circuitry by pressing and holding the centre of the Test x button briefly to confirm that the alarm is operating correctly The alarm will sound as soon as the button is pressed and the Alarm LED will illuminate red indicating that the alarm is working and the power pack is providing power to the unit WIRELESS INTERLINK The SONA WCOB SN 1 is designed to be wirelessly interlinked with up to 50 products CO Smoke and Heat alarms within the Wi Safe 2 product range both battery operated and mains powered The WCOB SN 1 is not designed to communicate with wireless alarms from other ranges or manufacturers WCOB SN 1 alarms need to be learned in or interlinked in order to communicate with each other If one alarm activates all other interlinked alarms will also sound Wi Safe 2 enables wireless communication with any other product with Wi Safe 2 technology inside When one alarm detects CO the wireless 9 unit inside sends a radio frequency signal to all the connected alarms ensuring almost instantaneous reaction across the entire network How to learn in two wireless alarms into a network Install Alarm 1 as described earlier 1 Using a ballpoint pen briefly push and release the learn button on the back of Alarm 2 The red LED next to the learn2. Easy Gas CAUTION Sensor testing should only be performed by a responsible adult and should only be performed annually Excessive testing will cause the life of the power pack to be shortened e Ifthe alarm is wall or ceiling mounted unscrew it 11 Fitthe straw supplied with Easy Gas into the nozzle Fit the adaptor onto the straw and attach the adaptor into the side of the alarm e Cover the sounder vents with one hand Press and hold theTest s x button down with your thumb finger until the Fault LED illuminates amber and the sounder sounds for a second time this should happen after around five seconds Release the Test button Upon releasing theTest x button the Fault LED will flash amber once every second This indicates that the sampling rate of the alarm has increased and can be tested using a known source of CO Depress the nozzle on the Easy Gas canister for 1 2 seconds Within a further 10 20 seconds the amber fault light will remain on and the alarm will sound 4 chirps This proves the sensor is detecting CO Ifthe alarm fails to respond repeat the test above depressing the nozzle for 5 seconds If the alarm still fails to respond contact our Technical Support team on 0800 171 2009 After activation the alarm will revert to its normal operating mode automatically Remove the straw and adaptor from the alarm The Fault LED will no longer flash amber and the alarm will go back to normal op
3. and in rooms remote from a fuel burning appliance should be located relatively close to the breathing zone of the occupants CARAVANS Caravans may have additional risks of carbon monoxide admission through air vents due to the nearby presence of other vehicles engines generators or barbecues however this does not change the basic guidance on the location of the alarm Caravans should be fitted with an alarm in the same room as any combustion appliance s located in accordance with previous advice in this section If the caravan has a single living space which incorporates the sleeping accommodation it can be considered to be equivalent to a bedsit and a single alarm is sufficient However any sleeping accommodation which is in a separate room from the combustion appliance s should also contain an alarm located in accordance with previous advice in this section It is not always possible to find an optimum location for an alarm for example a small caravan may not have suitable vertical surfaces available Nevertheless when fitting an alarm in such situations the two most important considerations when selecting an appropriate location are Not mounting the alarm directly above a source of heat or steam Mounting the alarm at a distance of 1 3m from the nearest edge of the potential source of CO INSTALLATION V DO e Ensure this alarm is installed by a competent person who feels able to install it accor
4. as a precaution it should be removed from the building and you should contact Technical Support on 0800 171 2009 or technicalsupport sonasafety com WARRANTY Sprue Safety Products Ltd warrants to the original purchaser that its enclosed CO alarm be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal residential use and service for a period of five years from the date of purchase Provided it is returned with postage prepaid and proof of purchase date Sprue Safety Products Ltd hereby warrants that during the five year period commencing from the date of purchase Sprue Safety Products Ltd at its discretion agrees to replace the unit free of charge The warranty on any replacement WCOB SN 1 alarm will last for the remainder of the period of the original warranty in respect of the alarm originally purchased that is from the date of original purchase and not from the date of receipt of the replacement product Sprue Safety Products Ltd reserves the right to offer an alternative product similar to that being replaced if the original model is no longer available or in stock This warranty applies to the original retail purchaser from the date of original retail purchase and is not transferable Proof of purchase is required This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident misuse disassembly abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product or applications not in accordance with the user guide It does not cover events and conditions o
5. SOnn Installation and User Guide Search vy Tube sona CO installation WCOB SN 1 Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Wi Safe 2 PLEASE READ THIS GUIDE IN FULL BEFORE USING YOUR WCOB SN ALARM This user guide is also available in large text and other formats Please call 0800 171 2009 for further information Battery powered Alarm Control Unit with Test Silence Locate function Non replaceable 3V DC battery W2 module contained within product independently tested to RF standard ETSI EN 300 220 2 V2 3 2 2010 02 by TRaC Global Ltd Email technicalsupport sonasafety com Web www sonasafety com Technical Support Line 0800 171 2009 cc x Y EN 50291 1 2010 EN 50291 2 2010 KM 551504 o A Sprue Brand Sprue Safety Products Ltd Vanguard Centre Coventry CV4 7EZ UK GN3034RX 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE Features 222 Positioning 5 99 ro Rn Installation Wireless Interlink USER GUIDE AlarmTest SleepEasy W LL What to do in the Event ofanAlarm Carbon Monoxide How it Can AffectYou andYour Family Product Indicators Maintenance Disposal xod be G Warranty s 23 8 Se Gk ee eS INSTALLATION GUIDE FEATURE Wi Safe 2 technology enabling wireless interlinking between other Wi Safe 2 alarms An advanced electrochemical sensor designed to accurately measure low levels of carbon monoxide CO provid
6. as or other fuel supplier on their emergency number keep the number in a prominent place Do not re enter the property until the alarm has stopped When exposed to fresh air it can take up to 10 minutes for the sensor to clear and the alarm to stop depending on the level of carbon monoxide detected Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning headache nausea and advise that carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected Do not use the appliances again until they have been checked by an expert In the case of gas appliances the engineer must be registered on the Gas Safe register WARNING Alarms conforming to this standard 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 doctor 13 CARBON MONOXIDE HOW IT CAN AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Carbon monoxide is a dangerous poisonous gas that kills or injures hundreds of people each year It is often referred to as the silent killer because it has no odour or taste and cannot be seen Like oxygen CO enters the body through the lungs during the normal breathing process It competes with oxygen by replacing it in the red blood cells thereby reducing the flow of oxygen to the heart brain and other vital organs In high concentrations CO can kill in minutes Many cases of reported carbon monoxide poisoning indicate that while victims are aware the
7. button will flash briefly then light up for approximately five seconds 2 During these five seconds you need to briefly press the test button on Alarm 1 to wirelessly interlink the two alarms Alarm 1 will give an audible sound consisting of two cycles of three loud beeps 3 The red LED on Alarm 2 will flash to indicate that it has been learned in successfully If the test button is not pressed quickly enough the learn in process will fail If this happens repeat the process To complete the installation fit Alarm 2 into position When learning in additional alarms any alarm already in the network can be used as Alarm 1 This means that you can learn in the additional alarm to any alarm already in the network It will then become part of the whole network You do not have to learn in to every alarm in the network 10 USER GUIDE ALARM TEST Test the sounder power pack and circuitry by pressing and releasing the Test x button to confirm that the alarm is operating properly The sounder should sound as soon as the Test button is pressed and the Alarm LED will illuminate red E indicating that the sounder is working and the power pack is providing power to the unit This test should be performed on a weekly basis TESTING THE SENSOR NOTE We suggest the use of Easy Gas as this produces a readable localised amount of carbon monoxide Please contact Technical Support for availability of
8. ding to the instructions X DO NOT Tamper with the alarm for risk of electric shock or malfunction There are two alternative ways to mount your CO alarm onto a wall 1 Using the 2 x screws Flip down the CO alarm away from the bracket Please ensure that you use the screws provided as they were chosen specifically for use with this product Drill holes into the wall Insert the plastic wall plugs Using a screwdriver push out the plastic knockouts in the bracket see illustration Using the holes as a guide drill the screws through to secure the bracket in place 2 Using the single point fixing option Flip down the CO alarm away from the bracket Place the nail provided through the central hole in the bracket Carefully hammer the nail into the wall until the CO alarm is secured into place FREE STANDING Alternatively you can place your CO alarm on a shelf The base of the alarm has been designed to allow it to stand freely IMPORTANT When placing on a shelf please follow the recommendations for positioning See Positioning ACTIVATING YOUR CO ALARM Your CO alarm has an integrated power pack To activate the power pack you need to remove the disabling clip by pulling it out of the alarm Retain the disabling tab for future use by taping into this manual ELI e Wi Safe e gt gt o 9 _ wy is2222 Wireless Interlink
9. e Sleep Easy feature If the amber LED is flashing once per minute or double flashing but at a different time to the chirp this indicates a fault and the alarm should be replaced immediately MAINTENANCE Your CO alarm will alert you to potentially hazardous CO concentrations in your home when maintained properly Your CO alarm should be cleaned every 3 months Keep the alarm free from dust by gently vacuuming the case with a soft brush attachment To prevent the possibility of contaminating the sensor in your alarm and affecting its reliability Never use cleaning solutions on your alarm Simply wipe with a slightly damp cloth Do not paint the alarm Do not spray aerosols on or near the alarm Do notuse any solvent based products near the alarm Do not attempt to repair your CO alarm Do not remove any screws or open the main casing of your CO alarm Any attempt to do so may cause malfunction and will invalidate the warranty DISPOSAL Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with your other household waste The alarm is ideally suited for disposal within the waste electronic and electrical equipment WEEE recycling scheme Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local authority retailer or contact our Technical Support team for recycling disposal advice as regional variations apply WARNING Do not burn or dispose of in fire WARNING If your alarm is dropped or damaged
10. erating mode ie the Power LED will flash green once every minute NOTE If the localised carbon monoxide level within the sensor does not reach 50 ppm during the test the sensor test will stop automatically after three minutes SLEEP EAST Low battery warnings often start at night or when it may be inconvenient to replace your alarm You can silence the audible low battery chirp for a period of eight hours by pressing the test button After this period the audible chirp will start again This process can be repeated for a maximum of 10 times Your alarm will still detect CO during this time however you must replace your alarm within 30 days as it may have insufficient power to warn you of a real CO leak after this time 12 WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ALARM WARNING A loud alarm is a warning that potentially lethal levels of carbon monoxide are present Never ignore this alarm further exposure can be fatal Immediately check residents for symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and contact the proper authorities to resolve all CO problems NEVER IGNORE ANY ALARM Please carefully review this guide to ensure that you know what actions to take in the event of an alarm WHAT TO DO DURING AN ALARM Keep calm and open the doors and windows to ventilate the property e Stop using all fuel burning appliances and ensure if possible that they are turned off Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open Ring your g
11. ing an early warning of toxic CO levels in your home Detects carbon monoxide continuously Resistant to false alarms caused by normal household contaminants e Sounds a loud 85dB alarm at 1 m to alert you in case of an emergency Test button Regular self check to ensure alarm is operating correctly Certified to the European Carbon Monoxide Alarm Standard EN 50291 1 2010 and EN 50291 2 2010 Temperature Range 10 C 14 F to 40 C 104 F Operating Humidity Range 30 90 RH e b year warranty POSITIONING This CO alarm is suitable for use in domestic premises a LA as well as caravans and motor caravans The following advice from BS EN 50292 2013 is applicable to all intended applications There are special instructions at the end of this section relating to positioning in caravan holiday homes 4 WARNING This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas IN WHICH ROOM SHOULD THE ALARM BE INSTALLED Ideally an alarm should be installed in every room containing a fuel burning appliance Additional alarms may be installed to provide adequate warning for occupants in other rooms by placing alarms in rooms in which they spend considerable time whilst awake However if there is a fuel burning appliance in more than one room and the number of alarms is limited the following points should be considered when deciding where be
12. p Normal Operation Flashes SEERA E minute Alarm Mode Flashes once every five Four audible chirps seconds repeated Chirps once per Low battery End Flashes once minute at the same of sensor life per minute time as the amber LED flashes Chirps at a different Sensor fault Double flashes time to the amber LED flashes IMPORTANT Under normal operating conditions the power pack will provide power to the product for longer than the life of the sensor which is ten years It is therefore recommended to replace the alarm 10 years after installation 16 Problem Solution The Alarm LED red is flashing If the red LED is flashing every second and the alarm is sounding a carbon monoxide leak has been detected Keep calm and open the doors and windows to ventilate the property Stop using all fuel burning appliances and ensure if possible that they are turned off Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open Contact your gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number The Fault LED amber is illuminated and the alarm is making a chirping sound If the amber LED is flashing once per minute and at around the same time as the chirp this indicates a low battery or end of life condition and the alarm should be replaced as soon as possible and certainly within 30 days If this fault occurs at night when it may be inconvenient to replace your alarm please refer to th
13. s and evacuate the premises At this time the authorities should be contacted to locate the source of the carbon monoxide before re entering the building Medical attention should be sought for anyone suffering the effects of CO poisoning COMMON SOURCES OF CO Oil and gas boilers Clogged chimneys Portable generators Wood or gas fireplaces Oil or solid fuel cookers Cigarette smoke Gas or paraffin heaters Gas appliances e Barbecues Any fossil fuel burning wireless WARNING This carbon monoxide alarm is not a combustible gas detector nor a smoke detector Please install the proper alarms to detect combustible gases or smoke This CO alarm should not be seen as a substitute for the proper installation use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems nor the sweeping of chimneys WARNING Variables relating to your fuel burning appliances can change at any point eg the flue 15 or chimney could suddenly become blocked or damaged appliances may stop running correctly or circumstances in neighbouring properties may change resulting in the presence of carbon monoxide For this and other reasons do not use this carbon monoxide alarm on an intermittent basis or as a portable alarm for trying to trace one source of the spillage of combustion products from fuelburning appliances or from chimneys PRODUCT INDICATORS Mode Green LED Red LED Amber LED Chir
14. st to put the alarm Locate the alarm in a room containing a flueless or open flued appliance Locate the alarm in a room where the occupant s spend most time e f the domestic premises is a bedsit a single room serving as both sitting and bedroom then the alarm should be put as far from the cooking appliances as possible and near to where the person sleeps e Ifthe appliance is in a room not normally used for example a boiler room the alarm should be put just outside the room so that it may be heard more easily WHERE IN THE ROOM SHOULD I PLACETHE ALARM For alarms located in the same room as a fuel burning appliance for both wall and ceiling mounted alarms the following applies The alarm should be at a horizontal distance of between 1m and 3m from the potential source fthere is a partition in a room the alarm should be located on the same side of the partition as the potential source Carbon monoxide alarms in rooms with sloped ceilings should be located at the high side of the room In addition to the above the following must be observed if the alarm is located on a wall t should be located close to the ceiling t should be located at a height greater than the height of any door or window t should be at least 150mm from the ceiling If the alarm is located on the ceiling t should be at least 300mm from any wall and any ceiling obstruction e g light fittings Alarms located in sleeping rooms
15. utside of Sprue Safety Products Ltd s control such as Acts of God fire 18 severe weather etc It does not apply to retail stores service centres or any distributors or agents Sprue Safety Products Ltd will not recognise any changes to this warranty by third parties Sprue Safety Products Ltd shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any expressed or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration for five years This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Except for death or personal injury Sprue Safety Products Ltd shall not be liable for any loss of use damage cost or expense relating to this product or for any indirect or consequential loss damages or costs incurred by you or any other user of this product 19 Heat Alarm Smoke Alarm Wireless Wireless Non Wireless Non Wireless Carbon Monoxide Alarm Alarm Control Unit Wireless Wireless Wi Safe FEREENA products
16. y are not feeling well they become disorientated and unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Exposure during sleep is particularly dangerous because the victim may not wake up SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE CO POISONING e Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue often described as flu like symptoms e Medium Exposure Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate e Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness convulsions cardiorespiratory failure death Your CO alarm monitors the level of CO as parts per million ppm in the atmosphere surrounding the alarm e 35ppm The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure for healthy adults in any eight hour period as recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA e 200ppm Slight headache fatigue dizziness nausea after 2 3 hours 400ppm Frontal headaches within 1 2 hours life threatening after three hours 14 800ppm Dizziness nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes Unconsciousness within two hours Death within 2 3 hours The Alarm will sound Between 60 and 90 minutes when exposed to 50ppm of CO Between 10 and 40 minutes when exposed to 100ppm of CO eWithin 3 minutes when exposed to 300ppm or more of CO Should you suspect CO may be affecting you or your family open the doors and windows of your property to ventilate turn off your appliance
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