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1. CO FA 9B USER MANUAL CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Please read me as could save your life NOTE This User Manual is available in larger text please call 0800 141 2561 INTRODUCTION The First Alert CO FA 9B Carbon Monoxide Poisonous Gas Alarm is one of anew generation of domestic life safety products from Sprue Safety Products Limited which combines the latest technology and innovative design to provide an aesthetically pleasing and effective contribution to your home safety Sprue Safety Products Ltd manufactures some of the most technologically advanced carbon monoxide detectors in the world FEATURES e Anadvanced electrochemical sensor designed to accurately measure low levels of carbon monoxide CO providing an early warning of toxic CO levels in your home e Detects carbon monoxide continuously e Resistant to false alarms caused by normal household contaminants e Sounds a loud 85cB alarm at 1m 3 feet to alert you in case of an emergency e Test reset button e Regular self check to ensure detector is operating correctly e Simple to mount portable ideal for travelling e Certified to the European Standard for Carbon Monoxide Alarms EN 50291 1 2010 and EN 50291 2 2010 e 7 year warranty CARBON MONOXIDE AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that kills hundreds of people each year and injures many more It is often referred to as the silent killer it ha2. within the sensor does not reach 50ppm during the test the sensor test will stop automatically after 3 minutes UNDERSTANDING THE PRODUCT S INDICATORS The higher the concentration of carbon monoxide detected by the detector the quicker it will respond When sufficient carbon monoxide is detected a loud audible signal 85 dB at 1m 3 feet will be emitted and the Alarm LED will flash red once every second 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 e Within 3 minutes when exposed to 300ppm or more Fault low battery signal The unit continuously checks the settings of its sensor and circuitry If any of these settings are found to be incorrect or if the batteries become low then the detector will emit a single audible chirp once per minute for up to 30 days IMPORTANT This does NOT mean that the detector has detected carbon monoxide Replace batteries immediately If the product continues to chirp despite having new batteries and the product is still within warranty then contact technical support for advice If the product is no longer in warranty replace it immediately First Alert Technical Support Line 9 00am 5 00pm Monday Friday Telephone 0800 141 2561 UK Textphone Users Telephone 18001 0800 141 2561 EIRE dial 1 800 523171 e mail technicalsupport sprue com MAINTAINING TESTING YOUR DETECTOR Mai
3. 60 AND 90 MINUTES WHEN EXPOSED TO 50PPM OF CO e BETWEEN 10 AND 40 MINUTES WHEN EXPOSED TO 100PPM OF CO e WITHIN 3 MINUTES WHEN EXPOSED TO CO LEVELS OF 300PPM OR MORE WARNING APPARATUS 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 A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A SMOKE ALARM OR A COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTOR REPLACE UNIT AFTER 7 YEARS OF OPERATION DISPOSAL Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with regular household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local authority retailer or the First Alert Technical Support Line for recycling disposal advice as HEE regional variations apply The batteries should be removed before disposal of the detector Both the batteries and the detector should be disposed of in line with current regulations WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN DO NOT BURN 7 YEAR WARRANTY Sprue Safety Products Ltd warrants to the original purchaser that its enclosed sealed carbon monoxide detector be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal residential use and service for a period of 7 seven years from the date of purchase Provided it is returned with postage prepaid and proof of purchase Sprue Safety Products Ltd hereby warrants that during the 7 seven year period commencing fro
4. First Alert technical support Do not attempt to repair your CO detector Do not remove any screws or open the main casing of your detector Any attempt to do so may cause malfunction and will invalidate the warranty WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ALARM WARNING A loud alarm is a warning that unusually high and 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 owner s manual to ensure that you know what actions to take in the event of an alarm What to do during an alarm e 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 e Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open Ring your gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number keep the number in a prominent place Write your fuel supplier s emergency number here see opposite for more useful numbers 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 e Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of carbon mono
5. any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to 7 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 The warranty does not cover the batteries which are considered user replaceable parts RETURNS Should you encounter a problem with your alarm we recommend that you contact the First Alert Technical Support Line in the first instance for advice on 0800 141 2561 9 00am 5 00pm Monday Friday UK Text phone users dial 18001 0800 141 2561 or callers from EIRE dial 1 800 523171 as we may be able to remedy the problem quickly over the phone this is to prevent unnecessary returns that take a longer time to process Alternatively e mail technicalsupport sprue com If there is a fault that we are unable to resolve then our technical support team member will provide you with a returns authority number so that your product can be returned for testing To return your First Alert CO FA 9B under warranty send it suitably packed and with the batteries disconnected with postage prepaid a note indicating the returns authority number and describing the reason for return with proof of purchase to Sprue Safety Produc
6. in your home e Be aware of CO poisoning symptoms EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE SOURCES AND SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING AND HOW TO USE YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WHERE TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR This CO alarm is suitable for use in domestic premises caravan holiday homes caravans and motor caravans eles The following advice is applicable to all intended applications there are special instructions at the end of this section relating to positioning in caravan holiday homes caravans and motor caravans WARNING This detector 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 detector be installed Ideally an apparatus should be installed in every room containing a fuel burning appliance Additional apparatus may be installed to ensure that adequate warning is given for occupants in other rooms by locating apparatus in Remote rooms in which the occupant s spend considerable time whilst awake and from which they may not be able hear an alarm from apparatus in another part of the premises and e Every sleeping room However if there is a fuel burning appliance in more than one room and the number of apparatus is limited the following points should be considered when deciding where best to put the apparatus e Locate the apparatus in a room containing a flueless or open flued appliance and e Locate
7. neighbouring properties may change resulting in the presence of carbon monoxide For this and other reasons do not use this carbon monoxide detector on an_ intermittent basis or as a portable detector for trying to trace one source of the spillage of combustion products from fuel burning appliances or from chimney Do not e IGNORE ANY WARNING FROM YOUR CO DETECTOR e Burn charcoal inside your home caravan tent or cabin e Install convert or service fuel burning appliances without proper knowledge skill and expertise e Usea gas cooker for heating a room e Operate unvented gas burning appliances using paraffin or natural gas in closed rooms e Operate petrol powered engines indoors or in confined areas e Ignore a safety device when it shuts an appliance off Always e Buy appliances accepted by a recognised testing laboratory e Install appliances according to the manufacturer s instructions e Have appliance installations carried out by professionals for gas appliances engineers should be registered e Have your appliances checked regularly by a qualified service engineer e Have your chimneys and flues cleaned professionally every year e Make regular visual inspections of all fuel burning appliances e Donot barbecue indoors or in an attached garage e Open windows when a fireplace or oil solid fuel cooker is in use e Only install CO detectors that meet the requirements of EN 50291 1 2010 and EN 50291 2 2010
8. performed weekly Testing the sensor NOTE We suggest the use of an incense stick or cigarette as the way in which these products burn produces a readable localised amount of carbon monoxide Alternative sources of smoke for example an extinguished candle or match will not contain sufficient levels of carbon monoxide to obtain a response from the detector during this test Please note your CO detector will not detect smoke If testing the sensor for the first time after installation or replacing the batteries make sure that the alarm has completed the initial 3 minute warm up period and the power LED is flashing green once every minute CAUTION Sensor testing should only be performed by a responsible adult This test should be performed annually NOTE Aerosol CO may be used in order to avoid having to burn incense sticks or cigarettes However we recommend that incense sticks are used as they are cheap and readily available e Read all steps thoroughly before attempting to test your the sensor Step 1 If the detector is wall or ceiling mounted unhook the detector from the screws Step 2 Cover the sounder vents with one hand Press and hold the Test Reset button down with your thumb finger until the Power LED illuminates green and the sounder sounds for a second time this should happen after around 5 seconds Release the Test Reset button Upon releasing the Test Reset button the Power LED will flash green once every
9. second This indicates that the sampling rate of the detector has increased and can be tested using a known source of CO Step 3 Light an incense stick or cigarette using a match or lighter If using an incense stick be sure to blow out the flame so that the incense stick is smouldering Extinguish the lighter or put out the match and place it into a dish of water Step 4 Turn the detector on its side so that the vents on the right hand side of the detector are pointing downwards see diagram above Hold the burning incense stick or cigarette around 15cm 6 inches below the detector so that the smoke enters the vents on the side of the detector An increase in the localised carbon monoxide level within the sensor to more than 50ppm will cause the sounder to sound for one cycle of four loud beeps and the Power LED to illuminate green for a short time This is the end of the test The Power LED will no longer flash green every second but will revert to flashing once every minute as the detector will go back to normal operating mode It may take up to two minutes of exposure to the smoke for the localised level of carbon monoxide within the sensor to reach over 50ppm Now move the source of CO away from the detector as the test is finished Step 5 After step 4 put out the incense stick or cigarette by placing it into a dish of water Ensure that all flames have been extinguished NOTE If the localised carbon monoxide level
10. apparatus in a room where the occupant s spend most time e Ifthe domestic premises is a bedsit a single room serving as both sitting and bedroom then the apparatus should be put as far from the cooking appliances as possible but near to where the person sleeps e Ifthe appliance is in a room not normally used for example a boiler room the apparatus should be put just outside the room so that the alarm may be heard more easily Where in the room should place the detector Apparatus located in the same room as a fuel burning appliance A For both wall and ceiling mounted apparatus the following applies e The apparatus should be at a horizontal distance of between 1m and 3m from the potential source e If there is a partition in a room the apparatus should be located on the same side of the partition as the potential source e Carbon Monoxide detectors in rooms with sloped ceilings should be located at the high side of the room B In addition to the previous points the following must be observed If the apparatus is located on a wall e it should be located close to the ceiling it should be located at a height greater than the height of any door or window it should be at least 150mm from the ceiling If the apparatus is located on the ceiling e it should be at least 300mm from any wall and any ceiling obstruction e g light fittings Apparatus located in sleeping rooms and in rooms remote from a fuel
11. burning appliance e Apparatus located in sleeping rooms or located in rooms remote from the fuel burning appliance should be located relatively close to the breathing zone of the occupants Where not to put the detector The apparatus should not be installed e In an enclosed space for example ina cupboard or behind a curtain e Where it can be obstructed for example by furniture e Directly above a sink e Next to a door or window e Next to an extractor fan e Next to an air vent or other similar ventilation openings e In an area where the temperature may drop below 10 C or exceed 40 C e Where dirt and dust may block the sensor e In a damp or humid location for example in a bathroom e Less than 1m 3 feet from any appliance e Within 1m 3 feet of mobile phones Caravans Caravans may have additional risks of carbon monoxide ingress through air vents due to the nearby presence of other vehicles engines generators or barbecues however this does not change the basic guidance on 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 anda single alarm is sufficient However any sleeping accommodation which is in a separate room from the combustion appliance
12. m the date of purchase Sprue Safety Products Ltd at its discretion agrees to replace the unit free of charge The warranty on any replacement First Alert CO FA 9B Carbon Monoxide Poisonous Gas Alarm will last for the remainder of the period of the original warranty in respect of the detector 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 Warranty disclaimers 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 manual It does not cover events and conditions outside of Sprue Safety Products Ltd s control such as Acts of God fire 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
13. mm e BATTERY INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT A If the detector is already wall or ceiling mounted then unhook it from the mounting screws B Remove the battery cover located on the back of the detector C Replace the batteries with 2 x approved 1 5 volt AA size alkaline batteries making sure the batteries are the correct way round Use of batteries other than those recommended by Sprue Safety Products Ltd may have a detrimental effect on the detector s operation Replace the battery cover and return the detector to its original position D Your advanced First Alert CO detector requires a short warm up period before it is fully operational Press ridged area in and slide door out to reveal battery compartment If you have followed all of the above steps correctly your unit will begin monitoring for CO in around 3 minutes When the 3 minute warm up period is complete the Power LED will flash green once per minute to indicate that the alarm is receiving power from the batteries and is fully operational if your detector chirps or enters alarm following the 3 minute warm up period and your product is still within warranty then please contact technical support for advice E Test the sounder batteries and circuitry by pressing and holding the Test Reset button for 1 second The sounder should sound as soon as the button is pressed and the Alarm LED will illuminate red for a short time indicating tha
14. ntenance Your detector will alert you to potentially hazardous CO concentrations in your home when maintained properly To maintain your First Alert detector in proper working order and to ensure that the sensor will last for the lifetime of the product it is recommended that you e Test the sounder batteries and circuitry of your detector once per week by pressing and holding the Test Reset button for 1 second e Perform the Sensor Test annually e Keep the detector free of dust by gently vacuuming the case with a soft brush attachment when required To prevent the possibility of contaminating the sensor in your detector and thus affecting its reliability e Never use cleaning solutions on your detector Simply wipe with a slightly damp cloth e Do not paint the detector Do not spray aerosols on or near the detector e Ifinstalling in a caravan there maybe other substances present that may not normally be found in the home that could effect the reliability of the CO alarm Avoid using the following in close proximity to the alarm oils cleaning fluids polishes paints and greases e Move the detector to a safe location and store in a plastic bag before painting wall papering or performing any other activities using substances that emit strong fumes Remember to remove it from the bag and return the detector to its original location when these activities are finished Failure of any test should be reported to the
15. 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 apparatus for example a small caravan may not have suitable vertical surfaces available Nevertheless when fitting an apparatus in such situations the two most important considerations when selecting an appropriate location are e Not mounting the apparatus directly above a source of heat or steam and e Mounting the apparatus at a distance of 1 3 m from the nearest edge of the potential source HOW TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR NOTE This apparatus should be installed by a competent person who feels able to install it according to the instructions Firstly write the installation date on your detector in the area provided We recommend that your detector is installed on the wall To mount on a wall or ceiling Please ensure that you use the screws provided as they were chosen specifically for use with this product Use template below for guidance on marking hole positions Drill holes into the wall Insert the plastic wall plugs Screw in the screws Ensure screws are protruding from the wall by 3mm to allow detector to slot onto screws To place on a shelf The base of the detector has been designed to allow it to stand freely on a shelf WARNING When placing on a shelf please follow to the recommendations for positioning Drill hole spacing 90
16. s 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 they 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 usually does not wake up Symptoms of CO poisoning The following symptoms may be related to CO poisoning which all household members should be made aware of e Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue often described as flu like symptoms Medium Exposure Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate e Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness convulsions cardiorespiratory failure death Your First Alert CO detector monitors the level of CO as parts per million ppm in the atmosphere surrounding the detector 35ppm The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure for healthy adults in any 8 hour period as recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 200ppm Slight headache fatigue dizziness nausea after 2 3 hours 400ppm Frontal headache
17. s within 1 2 hours life threatening after 3 hours 800ppm Dizziness nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes Unconsciousness within 2 hours Death within 2 3 hours Should you suspect CO may be affecting you or your family open the doors and windows of your property to ventilate turn off your appliances 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 headache nausea Common sources of CO e Oil and gas boilers e Portable generators e Oil or solid fuel cookers e Gas or paraffin heaters e Barbecues e Clogged chimneys e Gas wood coal or coke fireplaces e Cigarette smoke e Gas appliances e Any fossil fuel burning appliance WARNING This First Alert carbon monoxide detector is not a combustible gas detector nor a smoke detector Please install the proper detectors to detect combustible gases or smoke This CO detector 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 or chimney could suddenly become blocked or damaged appliances may stop running correctly or circumstances in
18. t the sounder is working and the batteries are providing power to the unit This test for the sounder batteries and circuitry should be performed weekly WARNING Prolonged exposure to the sounder in close proximity to your ears may damage your hearing Under normal operating conditions the batteries should last for at least 12 months The detector will not protect against the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when the batteries have drained WARNING Prolonged exposure to extreme high or low temperatures may reduce the life of the batteries OPERATING FEATURES Your First Alert CO detector offers many features which set it apart from other CO detectors on the market today Test Reset button feature This button will e Test the sounder batteries and circuitry e Allow you to test the sensor by introducing a source of CO into the detector see Testing The Sensor below Silence the loud 85dB sounder during an alarm only possible when current CO level is less than 50ppm Testing the sounder batteries and circuitry Test the sounder batteries and circuitry by pressing and holding the Test Reset button for 1 second to confirm that the detector is operating properly The sounder should sound as soon as the button is pressed and the Alarm LED will illuminate red indicating that the sounder is working and the batteries are providing power to the unit This test for the sounder batteries and circuitry should be
19. ts Ltd First Alert Customer Services 6 Davy Way Carter Court Waterwells Business Park Gloucester GL2 2DE United Kingdom PRODUCT RANGE Sprue Safety Products Ltd manufactures an extensive range of home safety products including smoke alarms carbon monoxide detectors fire extinguishers and remote sounding devices For more details visit www sprue com Technical Support Line 0800 141 2561 UK Textphone users dial 18001 0800 141 2561 EIRE dial 1 800 523171 Email technicalsupport sprue com Web www sprue com EN 50291 1 2010 EN 50291 2 2010 KM 551504 A Sprue Safety Products Brand F Sprue Safety Products Ltd Vanguard Centre Sir William Lyons Road GN1692 R2 Coventry CV4 7EZ UK
20. xide 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 USEFUL NUMBERS National Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999 24 Hours Gas Safe register 0800 408 5500 Solid Fuel Association Advisory service for domestic and solid fuel appliances 0845 601 4406 HETAS Trade association for solid fuel engineers 0845 223 3033 OFTEC Trade association for Oil Fired Appliance engineers 0845 658 5080 NACS National Association of Chimney Sweeps 01785 811732 IPHE Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers 01708 472791 TECHNICAL INFORMATION DETECTOR SPECIFICATIONS MODEL CO FA 9B SENSOR TYPE ELECTROCHEMICAL WR LIFE 7 YEARS ALARM SOUND LEVEL 85DB AT 1M 3 FEET RECOMMENDED BATTERIES SIZE AA ALKALINE DURACELL LR6 ENERGIZER LR6 GOLD PEAK 15A BATTERY LIFE EXCEEDS 1 YEAR UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS REPLACEABLE TEMPERATURE RANGE 10 C 14 F TO 40 C 104 F OPERATING HUMIDITY RANGE 30 90 RH WEIGHT INC BATTERIES 125 GRAMS 4 402 CERTIFIED TO EN 50291 1 2010 and EN 50291 2 2010 THIS FIRST ALERT CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IS DESIGNED TO CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR FOR CO ITS RESPONSE TIMES MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50291 1 2010 AND EN 50291 2 2010 THE ALARM WILL SOUND e BETWEEN
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