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1. or engine e g gen 4 erator set lawnmower Tobacco smoke also adds CO to the air you breathe When properly installed and maintained your nat ural gas furnace and hot water heater do not pol lute your air space with CO Natural gas is known as a clean burning fuel because under correct operating conditions the combustion products are water vapor and carbon dioxide CO2 which is not toxic The products of combustion are exhaust ed from furnaces and water heaters to the outside by means of a fuel duct or chimney The following conditions can result in tran sient CO situations 1 Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambi ent conditions such as wind direction and or velocity including high gusts of wind heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with ex tended periods between cycles 2 Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans 3 Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing for limited internal air 4 Vent pipe connection vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters 5 Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe 5 designs which amplify the above situations 6 Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace etc 7 Temperature inversions which can trap ex haust gasses near the ground 8 Car idling in an open or closed attached ga rage o
2. COMPUTHERM 1400 Carbon Monoxide Alarm cot gt 333 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT WARNINGS STATEMENTS Important Read all instructions before installation and keep this user s manual near the alarm for fu INTRODUCTION YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING LOCATIONS TO INSTALL YOUR ALARM LOCATIONS NOT TO INSTALL YOUR ALARM INSTALLING YOUR ALARM TAKING CARE OF YOUR ALARM OPERATION OF THE ALARM ACTIONS TO TAKE WHEN ALARM SOUNDING END OF LIFE ALARM SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE OR REPAIR INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION ture reference WARNING Removal of the alarm battery will ren der the alarm inoperative Our Carbon Monoxide Alarm requires a continuous supply of electrical power it will not work without power Carbon f monoxide alarms may wear out because they con tain electronic parts that may fail at any time Test your alarm at least every week see the section Test If the Test Operation does not work change the batteries if the failure has not solved please send for service WARNING This product is intended for use in or dinary indoor locations of family living units It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupation al Safety and Health Administration OSHA com mercial or industrial standards This alarm has not been investigated for carbon mon
3. O NOT rely on this alarm The unit needs to be serviced or replaced Send the malfunctioning unit to the manufacturer for service i End of Life The unit provides 5 years of contin uous operation It will automatically alert you to replace The end of life is based on the date the unit was manufactured When the unit comes to the end of its life the yellow LED light will flash twice every 45 seconds and the unit will give 2 short beeps simultaneously every 45 seconds The unit must be replaced NOTE If the unit does not alarm press the TEST HUSH button to test If the unit alarms press the TEST HUSH button to silence the alarm NOTE The alarm automatically resets when CO is no longer detected NOTE When the alarm is warming up Do not press the TEST HUSH button 18 9 ACTIONS TO TAKE WHEN ALARM SOUNDING In case of harmful levels of CO gas being de tected your alarm will go into a continuous full alarm Take the following necessary actions im mediately 1 If there is anyone experiencing the effects of car bon monoxide poisoning such as headache dizzi ness nausea or other flu like symptoms call your fire department right away or your emegency ser cives phone number You should evacuate all the people in the premises immediately Do a head count to check that everybody is accounted for Do not re enter the premises until the problem has been corrected and the CO gas has been dis persed out an
4. d a safe level is reached If no symptoms exist immediately ventilate the home by opening windows and doors Turn off fuel burning appliances and call a qualified technician or your utility company to inspect and repair your problem before restarting appliances WARNING Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide CO which can KILL YOU alarm signal sounds 1 Operate TEST HUSH button 19 2 Call your emergency services phone number 3 Immediately move to fresh air outdoors or by an open door window Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for Do not reenter the premises nor move away from the open door window until the emergency services responders have arrived the premises have been aired out and your alarm remains in its normal condition 4 After following steps 1 3 if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers instruc tions or contact the manufacturers directly for more information about CO safety and this equip ment Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been ope
5. g your installation locations make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping are as if you install only one carbon monoxide alarm in your home install the alarm near bedrooms not in the basement or furnace room IMPORTANT This device is not suitable for instal lation in a hazardous location 5 LOCATIONS NOT TO INSTALL YOUR ALARM BEDROOM BATH BEDROOM FAMILY GREAT ROOM BATH SPLIT LEVEL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IMPORTANT Improper location can affect the sensi tive electronic components in this CO alarm Do not place the alarm in the following areas 1 Do not install this CO alarm in garages kitch ens or furnace rooms Installation in these are as could lead to nuisance alarms may expose the sensor to substances that could damage or contaminate it or the alarm may not be heard by persons In the kitchen and furnace room some gas appliances can emit a short burst of carbon monoxide upon start up This is normal If your CO alarm is mounted too close to these appliances it may alarm often and become a nuisance In the garage vehicle exhaust can contain some carbon monoxide These levels are higher when the engine is first started Within hours of starting a vehicle and backing it out of the garage the levels present over time can activate the alarm and become a nuisance If you must install a CO alarm near a cooking or heating appliance do no
6. insert wall plugs Using the two screws and wall plugs all sup plied don t screw too firmly into the wall Hung the alarm on the protruding fixing pin us ing the keyholes on the back 13 7 TAKING CARE OF YOUR ALARM You have to maintain the alarm frequently to ensure it remains working properly A few tips are provided for you to take care of your alarm What you should do 1 Test the alarm weekly by pressing the TEST HUSH button Spas 2 Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to move accumulated dust Use the soft brush at tachment of your vacuum cleaner 3 Instruct children never to touch or otherwise interfere with the alarm Warn children of the dangers of CO poisoning What you should not do 1 Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily contaminate the sensor 2 Avoid spraying air fresheners hair spray paint or other aerosols near the alarm 3 Do not paint the alarm Paint will seal the vents and interfere with proper sensor operation NOTE If you will be staining or stripping wood floors or furniture painting wall papering or using aerosols or adhesives for a DIY project or hobby before you begin Remove the alarm to a remote location to prevent possible damage to or contam ination of the sensor You may wish to remove the alarm and store in a plastic bag during the project The following is a list of substance
7. ontinuously The red LED light will flash and the unit will give 4 short beeps every 5 seconds The alarm pattern is 4 short beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by 4 short beeps repeat And the alarm pattern will contin ue for the first 4 minutes after detecting CO and then the cycle will repeat every one minute e Hush If the alarm is sounding you can press the TEST HUSH button to quickly silence the alarm Then it will be silent and will be reener gized about 5 minutes from the time the button is pressed if the concentration of carbon monox ide surrounding the alarm remains at 50 ppm or greater f Hush Status if required you can press the TEST HUSH button to quickly silence unwanted alarm Then the unit will be silent and will be reenergized about 5 minutes from the time the button is pressed if the concentration of carbon monoxide surrounding the alarm remains at 70 ppm or greater g Low battery status When the battery is low and needs replacing the yellow LED light will flash once about every 45 seconds and the unit will give a short beep simultaneously every 45 seconds The battery must be replaced 17 NOTE For replacement battery use 3x1 5V al kaline batteries h Fault status When the unit tests any fault of it self such as sensor fault the yellow LED light will flash twice every 45 seconds and the unit will give a short beep simultaneously every 45 sec onds If this occurs D
8. oxide detection below 50 ppm Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm CAUTION This alarm will only indicate the pres ence of carbon monoxide at the sensor Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas CAUTION Accommodation spaces are to be well ventilated when household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are used CAUTION Installation of the apparatus should not be used as a substitute for proper installation use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances includ ing appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems Important This carbon monoxide alarm is de signed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion It is NOT designed to detect smoke fire or any other gas 258 Warning Modifying the socket can cause electric shock or product failure CAUTION The carbon monoxide alarm does not protect from chronic effects of carbon monoxide exposure and does not provide all round safety for people who are especially imperiled 1 INTRODUCTION Our Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm is designed to monitor the air for the presence of CO in your home or office It will alarm independently when potentially dangerous levels exist And it is a bat tery operated unit powered by 3 AA batteries The features of our COMPUTHERM CO 1400 CO alarm include Easy to install Monitors for carbon mono
9. ptoms b Medium Exposure Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion vomiting fast heart rate c Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness con vulsions cardio respiratory failure death A Many cases of reported CARBON IDE POISONING indicate that while victims are aware they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save them selves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Young children and household pets are typically the first affected e Exposure during sleep is particularly dangerous because the victim usually does not awaken CAUTION The carbon monoxide alarm does not protect from chronic effects of carbon monoxide exposure and does not provide all round safety for people who are especially imperiled 4 LOCATIONS TO INSTALL YOUR ALARM Since CO gas moves freely in the air the suggest ed location is in or as near as possible to sleep ing areas of the home The human body is most vulnerable to the effects of CO gas during sleep ing hours For maximum protection a CO alarm should be located in or near bedrooms and living areas It is recommended that you install a CO alarm on each level of a multi level home You may use the number and location of smoke alarms installed in your home according to current building code requirements as a guide to the loca 8 tion of your CO alarm s In the figure below are suggested locations in the home When choosin
10. r near a home Correct operation of any burning equipment requires two key conditions 1 An adequate supply of air for complete com bustion 2 Proper venting of the products of combustion from the furnace through the chimney vent or duct to the outside Typical carbon monoxide gas problems are summarized here 1 Equipment problems due to defects poor maintenance damaged and cracked heat ex changers 2 Collapsed or blocked chimneys or flues dis lodged disconnected or damaged vents 3 Downdraft in chimneys or flues This can be caused by very long or circuitous flue runs im proper location of flue exhaust or wind conditions 6 4 Improper installation or operation of equip ment chimney or vents 5 Air tightness of house envelop inadequate combustion of air 6 Inadequate exhaust of space heaters or appli ances 7 Exhaust ventilation fireplace competing for air supply Potential sources of carbon monoxide in your home or office include clogged chimney wood stove wood or gas fireplace automobile and garage gas water heater gas appliance gas or kerosene heat er gas or oil furnace and cigarette smoke 3 SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING The following symptoms are related to CO poison ing and should be discussed with all members of the household so that you know what to look for a Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue often described as Flu like sym
11. rating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence CAUTION This alarm will only indicate the pres ence of CO gas at the sensor CO gas maybe pres ent in other areas in the premises 20 10 END OF LIFE ALARM During operation the alarm carries out a self check every minute The alarm will operate 5 years under normal use The end of life is based on the date the unit was manufactured included in the serial number The alarm must be replaced when either the End of Life Alarm Signal is given yellow LED light flash twice every 45 seconds and buzzer sounds 2 short beeps every 45 seconds or the test button does not work 11 SPECIFICATIONS Gas Detected Carbon monoxide CO sensor type Nemoto Japanese electrochemical sensor Detection Principle Electro chemical cell Power Supply x 1 5V alkaline batteries Audible Alarm 85dB minimum at 3 meter Operating Temperature 4 C to 37 C Storage temperature 0 0 to 40 0 C Humidity Range 15 to 90 RH Life expectancy 5 years Dimensions 112 x 64 x 36 mm Weight 109g Carbon monoxide response times D CO1400 Carbon Monoxide alarm meets requirements of EN 50291 1 2014 as follows alarm within 60 90 minutes alarm EN Standard 100 ppm 10 40 minutes alarm within 3 minutes 12 SERIVICE OR REPAIR INFORMATION For service or repair return your Carbon Monoxide Alarm intact stating the reason for retu
12. rn and details of any fault to the distributor who supplied the product 13 WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Warranty We warrant our enclosed Carbon Monoxide Alarm sensor to be free from defects in ma terial and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five 5 years from date of production We make no other express warranty for this Carbon Monoxide Alarm No agent representative dealer or employee of the Company has the authority to in crease or alter the obligation of this warranty The Company shall not be obligated to repair or replace units which are found to be in need of re 22 pair because of damage unreasonable use mod ifications or alterations occurring after the date of purchase In no case shall the Company be liable for any con sequential or incidental damages for breach of this or other warranty expressed or implied whatsoever even if the loss or damage is caused by the Compa ny s negligence or fault The COMPUTHERM CO 1400 type carbon monoxide alarm complies with the requirements of standards EU EMC 2004 108 EC and RoHS 2011 65 EU Importer Thermostats4U Email sales thermostats4u co uk For additional information visit thermostats4U co uk For better reading download this Operating Instruction from our website EB ECE A akin
13. s that at high levels can affect the sensor Methane propane iso butane ethylene ethanol alcohol iso propanol benzene toluene ethyl ac etate hydrogen hydrogen sulfide sulfur dioxides 15 Also most aerosol sprays alcohol based products paints thinners solvents adhesives hair sprays aftershaves perfumes auto exhaust cold start and some cleaning agents 8 OPERATION OF THE ALARM a Warm Up when the battery is installed to the unit it will give a short beep within 5 seconds to indicate the unit is receiving power Then the green LED light will flash once every second for 45 seconds to indicate the unit is warming up b Normal Operation If the unit is in the normal operation the green LED light will flash once about every 45 seconds with no beeps c Test The green LED light flashing once every 45 seconds without beeps shows that the unit is in normal operation To test the alarm do not test when alarm is warming up press the TEST HUSH button the all LED lights flash and the unit gives four short beeps every 5 sec ond Such as the sequence that 4 short beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence then followed by 4 short beeps That will repeat at least 2 times after released the TEST HUSH button If the Test Operating DOES NOT work please replace with a new one and send for service 16 Alarm status When the unit detects danger ous level of CO gas it will give the alarm signal c
14. t install within 1 5 meters of the appliance Do not install in where the temperature may drop below 4 4 C or exceed 37 8 C Dust grease or household chemicals can con 10 or coat the alarm s sensor causing the alarm not to operate properly Do not obstruct the vents Do not install in dead air space such as peaks of vaulted ceilings or gabled roofs where carbon monoxide may not reach the sensor in time to provide early warning Do not install in exhaust streams from gas engines vents flues or chimneys Do not install near doors and windows that open to the outside near fresh air vents or an ywhere that is drafty Do not install near paint thinner fumes Do not install near deep cell large batteries Large batteries have emissions that can cause the alarm to perform at less than optimum per formance Consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or other warranty expressed or implied whatsoever even if the loss or damage is caused by the Company s negligence or fault 6 INSTALLING YOUR ALARM THE APPARATUS SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm is easy to install to protect you and your family in your home cottage cabin and office Ae The alarm can either be used as a free standing unit or can be wall mounted using the fixings provided Wall mounting installation 1 Installing your batteries Batteries were not installed a
15. t the factory and must be installed for the unit to operate And please Install three AA alkaline batteries in the back of the CO alarm Open battery door by lifting up on the lip at the bottom edge of the alarm The battery polarity markings on the bottom of the battery compartment must be adhered to Batteries must be installed in the sequence shown following If batteries seem difficult to install they re being installed in the improper sequence After the batteries are correctly installed the unit will beep once the green LED will flash once every second for 45 seconds indicating warming up after warming up the green LED flashes once every 45 seconds to indicate the unit is operated normally If any form of battery failure is detected the yellow LED will flash once and sound a short beep every 45 seconds and will continue for at least seven days it means the batteries 12 should be replaced Replace batteries with al kaline batteries NOTE Battery polarities must be correctly installed Otherwise damage might be caused to the alarm NOTE Constant exposures to high or low hu midity may reduce battery life WARNING Use only the batteries specified Use of different batteries may have a detri mental effect on the CO alarm 2 At the place where you are going to install the 3 4 5 alarm draw a horizontal line 9cm long Using a 5mm drill bit drill two holes at the end of the line and
16. xide continuous manner Loud alarm 85 dB when it detects a buildup of carbon monoxide Test button for you to test the alarm anytime Self testing its operative function continuously Complies with the requirements 50291 1 2010 End of Sensor Life Indicator 5 year warranty for the carbon monoxide 3 alarm and the end of life is based on the date manufactured 2 YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE Carbon Monoxide also known as CO by the chemical name is considered to be a highly dan gerous poisonous gas because it is colorless odorless tasteless and very toxic In general biochemistry phenomena have shown that the presence of CO gas inhibits the blood s capacity to transport oxygen throughout the body which can eventually lead to brain damage In any enclosed space home office recreational vehicle or boat even a small accumulation of CO gas can be quite dangerous Although many products of combustion can cause discomfort and adverse health effects it is CO gas which presents the greatest threat to life Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels such as natural gas propane heating oil kerosene coal charcoal gasoline or wood The incomplete combustion of fuel can occur in any device which depends on burning for energy or heat such as furnaces boilers room heaters hot water heaters stoves grills and in any gasoline powered vehicle

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