FireAngel CO-808S User manual

CO-808S User Manual
Carbon Monoxide
Poisonous Gas
Alarm
With Sealed 6 Year Power Pack

INTRODUCTION 2
FEATURES 2
CARBON MONOXIDE AND HOW IT
CAN AFFECT YOUR FAMILY 3
WHERE TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR 6
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR 9
POWER PACK ACTIVATION 10
POWER PACK DEACTIVATION 11
OPERATING FEATURES 12
Testing the horn, power pack and circuitry
Testing the sensor
UNDERSTANDING THE PRODUCT’S
INDICATORS 16
MAINTAINING/TESTING YOUR
DETECTOR 17
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN
ALARM 18
USEFUL NUMBERS 19
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 20
DISPOSAL 21
6 YEAR WARRANTY 22
RETURNS 23
PRODUCT RANGE 24
CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You’ve made a wise investment
in an innovative product and your personal
safety. The FireAngel is one of a new generation
of domestic life safety products from FireAngel
Limited, which combines the latest technology
and innovative design to provide an aesthetically
pleasing and effective contribution to your home
safety.
The FireAngel range of products is constantly
being improved and expanded. Please visit
www.reangel.co.uk to nd out about the latest
additions to our product range.
FireAngel manufactures one of the most
technologically advanced carbon monoxide
detectors in the world.
FEATURES
• Anadvancedelectrochemicalsensordesigned
toaccuratelymeasurelowlevelsofcarbon
monoxide(CO)providinganearlywarningof
toxicCOlevelsinyourhome
• Detectscarbonmonoxidecontinuously
• Resistanttofalsealarmscausedbynormal
householdcontaminants
• Soundsaloud85dBalarm(at1metre(3feet))
toalertyouincaseofanemergency
• Test/resetbutton
• Simpletomount,portable,idealfortravelling
• IndependentlytestedtoconformtotheBritish
StandardsInstitute(BSI)CarbonMonoxide
StandardBSEN50291:2001
• 6yearwarranty

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CARBON MONOXIDE
AND HOW IT CAN
AFFECTYOU ANDYOUR
FAMILY
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous, poisonous gas
that kills hundreds of people each year and injures
many more. 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 ow 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:
• MildExposure:Slightheadache,nausea,vomiting,
fatigue(oftendescribedas‘u-like’symptoms).
• MediumExposure:Severethrobbingheadache,
drowsiness,confusion,fastheartrate.
• ExtremeExposure:Unconsciousness,convulsions,
cardiorespiratoryfailure,death.
Your FireAngel CO detector monitors the level of
CO as parts per million (ppm) in the atmosphere
of your property.
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).

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200ppm Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness,
nausea after 2 - 3 hours.
400ppm Frontal headaches 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, see page 3).
Common Sources of CO
• Oilandgasboilers
• Portablegenerators
• Oilorsolidfuelcookers
• Gasorparafnheaters
• Barbecues
• Cloggedchimneys
• Woodorgasreplaces
• Cigarettesmoke
• Gasappliances
• Anyfossilfuelburningappliance
WARNING: This FireAngel 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 servicing of fuel-
burning appliances, nor the sweeping of
chimneys.

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WARNING: 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
chimneys.
DO NOT
• IGNOREANYWARNINGFROMYOURCO
DETECTOR!
•Burncharcoalinsideyourhome,caravan,tentor
cabin
•Install,convertorservicefuel-burningappliances
withoutproperknowledge,skillandexpertise
•Useagascookerforheating
•Operateunventedgasburningappliancesusing
parafnornaturalgasinclosedrooms
•Operatepetrol-poweredenginesindoorsorin
connedareas
•Ignoreasafetydevicewhenitshutsanappliance
off
•UseasaportabledetectorforthespillageofCO
fromfuel-burningappliancesorchimneys
ALWAYS
•Buyappliancesacceptedbyarecognisedtesting
laboratory
•Installappliancesaccordingtothemanufacturer’s
instructions
•Haveapplianceinstallationscarriedout
byprofessionals(CORGIregisteredforgas
appliances)
•Haveyourappliancescheckedregularlybya
qualiedserviceengineer
•Haveyourchimneysanduescleaned
professionallyeveryyear
•Makeregularvisualinspectionsofallfuel-burning
appliances
•Donotbarbecueindoors,orinanattached
garage
•Openwindowswhenareplaceoroil/solidfuel
cookerisinuse
•InstallonlyCOdetectorsthatmeetthe
requirementsofBSEN50291:2001inyour
home
•BeawareofCOpoisoningsymptoms

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WHERE TO INSTALLYOUR
DETECTOR
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
•Everysleepingroom.
EDUCATEYOURSELFANDYOURFAMILYONTHE
SOURCESANDSYMPTOMSOFCOPOISONING
ANDHOWTOUSEYOURCARBONMONOXIDE
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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:
•Locatetheapparatusinaroomcontaininga
uelessoropen-uedappliance,and
•Locateapparatusinaroomwherethe
occupant(s)spendmosttime.
•Ifthe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.
•Ifthe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.Alternatively,a
remotealarmsirenmaybeconnectedtoatype
Aapparatuslocatedinaroom(s)containinga
fuel-burningappliance.
Where in the room should I place
the detector?
Apparatuslocatedinthesameroomasafuel-
burningappliance:
For both wall and ceiling mounted apparatus the
following applies:
a)Theapparatusshouldbeatahorizontaldistance
ofbetween1mand3mfromthepotentialsource.
b)Ifthereisapartitioninaroom,theapparatus
shouldbelocatedonthesamesideofthe
partitionasthepotentialsource.
c)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 apparatus is located on a wall:
a)itshouldbelocatedclosetotheceiling;
b)itshouldbelocatedataheightgreaterthanthe
heightofanydoororwindow;
c)itshouldbeatleast150mmfromtheceiling.

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If the apparatus is located on the ceiling:
a)itshouldbeatleast300mmfromanywalland
anyceilingobstructione.g.lightttings.
Apparatuslocatedinsleepingroomsandinrooms
remotefromafuelburningappliance:
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:
•Inanenclosedspace(forexampleinacupboard
orbehindacurtain).
•Whereitcanbeobstructed(forexampleby
furniture).
•Directlyaboveasink
•Nexttoadoororwindow
•Nexttoanextractorfan
•Nexttoanairventorothersimilarventilation
openings
•Inanareawherethetemperaturemaydrop
below-10°Corexceed40°C
•Wheredirtanddustmayblockthesensor
•Inadamporhumidlocation(forexampleina
bathroom)
•Intheimmediatevicinityofthecookingappliance

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To Mount on a Shelf:
The detector has a at base allowing it to simply
stand on a shelf.The backing plate is not required
for this application.
WARNING: When mounting on a
shelf, please adhere to same positional
recommendations as described on page 7 and
8.
NOTE: Your detector can be removed from
the backing plate by following the instructions
on page 14.
HOW TO INSTALLYOUR
DETECTOR
NOTE: This Carbon Monoxide
detector must be installed by a
competent person.
Firstly write the installation date on the back of
your alarm in the designated box.
Werecommendthatyourdetectorisinstalled
onthewall.
To Mount on a Wall or Ceiling:
Use the backing plate to mark the position of the
drill holes.
Drill 5mm (3/16”) holes into the wall. Insert the
plastic wall plugs. Place backing plate over drilled
holes and screw in the screws. Ensure screws are
fully tightened to allow detector to be mounted.
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POWER PACK ACTIVATION
Seediagramopposite
a.Yourdetectorcomescompletewithanintegrated
powerpackthatwillpoweryourdetectorforits
entireoperationallife.Toactivatethepowerpack
youneedtopullthedisablingtab(seeimage).
Thiswillinturnpulloutthedisablingclip,which
isattachedtotheendoftheribbon,fromthe
disablingplugwhichissituatedontheunderside
ofthedetector.Retainthedisablingtabbytaping
itinsidethecoverofthismanual.
b.WhenthedetectorisactivatedbothLEDswill
ashandthedetectorwillchirpmomentarily.
c . YouradvancedFireAngeldetectorrequiresashort
warmupperiodbeforeitisfullyoperational.
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greenpowerLEDwillash
onceperminutetoindicatethatthedetector
isreceivingpowerfromthepowerpackandis
fullyoperational(ifyourdetectorchirpsorenters
alarmfollowingthe3minutewarm-upperiod
thenpleaserefertopage16-Understandingthe
Product’sIndicators).
d.Testthehorn,powerpackandcircuitryby
pressingtheTest/Resetbuttontoconrmthatthe

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detectorisoperatingproperly.Thehornshould
soundassoonasthebuttonispressed,andthe
LEDswillashindicatingthatthehornisworking
andthepowerpackisprovidingpowertotheunit.
Thistestforthehorn,powerpackandcircuitry
shouldbeperformedonaweeklybasis.
WARNING: Prolonged exposure to
the horn in close proximity to your
ears will damage your hearing.
Under normal operating conditions, the power
pack will last for the lifetime of the product ie. 6
years.
The detector will not protect against the risk of
carbon monoxide poisoning when the power
pack has drained.
WARNING: Constant exposure to
extreme high or low temperatures may
reduce the life of the power pack.
POWER PACK
DEACTIVATION
Your CO-808S is portable, making it ideal for
taking with you on holiday.You will need to
deactivate your detector when travelling or even
when storing ie. when decorating. Fitting is the
reverse of removal.To deactivate the detector
the two ends of the metal clip must be inserted
into the corresponding holes in the disabling
plug located on the underside of the detector
(see image).You can ensure that the product is
disabled by pressing the test button - if there is
no sound from the sounder then the clip has
been tted correctly.
The clip must remain
in the disabling plug
to keep the power
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and both the LEDs will ash indicating that the
horn is working and the power pack is providing
power to the unit.This test for the horn, battery
OPERATING FEATURES
Your FireAngel detector offers many features
which set it apart from other CO detectors on
the market today.
TEST/RESET BUTTON FEATURE
Thisbuttonwill:
•Testyourhorn,powerpackandcircuitry
•Allowsyoutotestthesensorbyintroducinga
sourceofCOintothedetector(seepage13).
•Silencetheloud85dB(at1metre(3feet))horn
duringanalarm(onlyforalarmsduetolevelsof
COoflessthan50ppm)
Testing the Horn, Power Pack and
Circuitry
Test the horn, power pack and circuitry by
pressing the Test/Reset button briey to conrm
that the detector is operating properly.The horn
should sound as soon as the button is pressed,
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and circuitry should performed on a weekly basis.
Testing The Sensor
NOTE: We suggest the use of an
incense stick or cigarette as the
inefcient way in which these products
burn means the smoke given off contains
a detectable localised amount of carbon
monoxide. Alternative sources of smoke, for
example an extinguished candle or match,
will not contain sufcient levels of carbon
monoxide to obtain a response from the
alarm during this test. Please note your CO
alarm will not detect smoke.
If testing for the rst time after installation,
or reactivating the power pack by removing
the disabling ribbon following a period of
deactivation, make sure that the detector
has completed the initial 3 minute warm up
period and the green power LED is ashing
once every minute.
CAUTION: Sensor testing should
only be performed by a responsible
adult.
This test should only be performed once a
month. Excessive testing will cause the life of
the power pack to be shortened.
NOTE: CO test kits may be used in
order to avoid having to burn cigarettes,
incense sticks etc. However we recommend
that incense sticks are used as they are readily
available.
•Readallstepsthoroughlybeforeattemptingto
testyourthesensor
Step1 Ifthedetectoriswallorceilingmounteduse
aatheadscrewdrivertoleverthedetector
awayfromthebackingplate(seepage14).

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Step2 Coverthesounderventwithyourleftthumb/
nger.PressandholdtheTest/Resetbutton
downwithyourrightthumb/ngeruntilthe
greenpowerLEDstopsashingandonly
theredalarmLEDashesoncepersecond
(thisshouldhappenafteraround5seconds).
ReleasetheTest/Resetbutton.Upon
releasingtheTest/Resetbuttonthegreen
powerLEDwillbegintoashtwiceinquick
successionevery5seconds.Thisindicates
thatthedetectorisnowmonitoringforCO
everysecondandmaybetestedusinga
knownsourceofCO.
Step3 Lightacigaretteoranincensestickusing
amatchorlighter.Ifusinganincensestick
besuretoblowouttheame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alarmonitssidesothatthe
ventsnearesttheTest/Resetbuttononthe
sideofthealarmarepointingdownward
Test/Reset
Button
Removal from the
backing plate

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(seediagrambelow).Holdtheburning
cigaretteorincensestick15-20cm(6-
8inches)belowthedetector,sothatthe
smokeenterstheventsonthesideofthe
detector.Anincreaseinthelocalisedcarbon
15 - 20cm
(6 - 8”)
monoxidelevelwithinthesensortomore
than100ppmwillcausethehorntosound
momentarilyandthegreenpowerLED
toilluminatecontinuouslyforashorttime
andthenashrapidly.(Note-Itmaytake
upto3minutesofexposuretothesmoke
forthelocalisedlevelofcarbonmonoxide
withinthesensortoreachover100ppm.In
additionpleasenotethatthefullalarmwill
onlysoundifexcessiveamountsofCOare
detectedduringthisshorttest).Nowmove
thesourceofCOawayfromthedetectoras
thetestisnished.
Step5 Afterstep4,putouttheincensestick
orcigarettebyplacingitintoadishof
water.Ensurethatallameshavebeen
extinguished.AsthelevelofCOfallsthe
greenpowerLEDwillstopashingandwill
againcontinuouslyilluminateforashort
time.Theunitwillthenreturntosensortest
modewiththegreenpowerLEDashing
twiceevery5seconds.

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UNDERSTANDING THE
PRODUCT’S INDICATORS
The higher the concentration of carbon
monoxide detected by the alarm, the quicker it
will respond.When sufcient carbon monoxide
is detected a loud audible signal (85 dB at 1m (3
feet)) will be emitted and the red alarm LED will
ash 4 times every second.
TheAlarmwillsound:
•WhenconcentrationsofCOofmorethan30ppm
butnotmorethan50ppmhavebeendetected
formorethan2hours.
•Between60and90minuteswhenexposedtoa
minimumof50ppmofCO.
•Between10and40minuteswhenexposedtoa
minimumof100ppmofCO.
•Within3minuteswhenexposedtoaminimumof
300ppmofCO.
Step6 Afteraroundfourminutesthedetectorwill
returntonormalmonitoringmodeandthe
greenLEDwillashonceperminute.

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ErrorSignal:
The unit continuously checks the settings of its
sensor and circuitry. If any of these settings are
found to be incorrect the unit will emit a double
chirp every minute, indicating that a product fault
has been identied.
NOTE: This does NOT mean that the alarm has
detected carbon monoxide.
LowPowerPackSignal:
At the end of the product’s life, it will emit a
single chirp once per minute for up to 30 days.
Replace the product immediately! If a low
power pack warning is emitted before 6 years
of operation contact the FireAngel Technical
Support team (see below).
On discovering an error signal please contact the
FireAngel Technical Support Line between
9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday.
Telephone: [phone] (1-800 523171 in
Eire) e-mail: technicalsupport@reangel.co.uk
MAINTAINING / TESTING
YOUR DETECTOR
Maintenance
Your detector will alert you to potentially
hazardous CO concentrations in your home when
maintained properly. To maintain your FireAngel
detector in proper working order, and to ensure
that the sensor will last for the lifetime of the
product, it is recommended that you:
•Testthehorn,powerpackandcircuitryofyour
detectoratleastonceperweekbypressingthe
Test/Resetbuttonbriey(seepage12).
•PerformtheSensorTestonceeverymonth(see
page13).
•Keepthedetectorfreeofdustbygently
vacuumingthecasewithasoftbrushattachment
oncepermonth.

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Topreventthepossibilityofcontaminatingthesensor
inyouralarmandthusaffectingitsreliability:
•Neverusecleaningsolutionsonyourdetector.
Simplywipewithaslightlydampcloth.
•Donotpaintthedetector.
•Donotsprayaerosolsonornearthedetector.
•Donotuseanysolventbasedproductsnearthe
detector.
•Movethedetectortoasafelocationandstore
inaplasticbagbeforepainting,wallpapering,or
performinganyotheractivitiesusingmaterials
thatemitstrongfumes.Remembertoremove
itfromthebagandreplacethedetectorwhen
theseactivitiesarenished.
Failure of any test should be reported to the
technical support line (see page 17 for contact
details).
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
•Keepcalmandopenthedoorsandwindowsto
ventilatetheproperty.
•Turnofftheappliancewherepossibleandstop
usingtheappliance.

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•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.
•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applianceagainuntilithas
beencheckedbyanexpert.Inthecaseofgas
appliancesthismustbeaCORGIregistered
installer.
USEFUL NUMBERS
National Gas Emergency Service -
0800 111 999 (24hours)
CORGI - 0800 915 0485
Solid Fuel Association (Advisory service for
domestic 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) - 0800 833 464
IPHE (Institute of Plumbing and Heating
Engineers) - 0870 414 5533