FireAngel CO-9X-10 User manual

10 YEAR LIFE
CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONOUS GAS ALARM
CO-9X-10 User Manual GN2630/R1
Please read me - as I could save your life.
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INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
CARBON MONOXIDE AND HOW IT CAN
AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
WHERE TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR
POWER PACK ACTIVATION
POWER PACK DEACTIVATION
OPERATING FEATURES
UNDERSTANDING THE PRODUCT’S
INDICATORS
MAINTAINING / TESTING YOUR DETECTOR
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ALARM
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CONTENTS

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USEFUL NUMBERS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DISPOSAL
10 YEAR WARRANTY
RETURNS
PRODUCT RANGE
NOTES / DISABLING TAB STORAGE PAGE
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You’ve made a wise investment in an
innovative product and your personal safety. The CO-9X-10
10 Year Life Carbon Monoxide Poisonous Gas Alarm is
the latest in one of a new generation of domestic life safety
products from Sprue Safety Products Limited. It 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.sprue.com to
find out about the latest additions to our product range.
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
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• Test/resetbutton
• Regularself-checktoensuredetectorisoperatingcorrectly
• Simpletomount,portable,idealfortravelling
• CertiedtotheEuropeanCarbonMonoxideAlarm
StandardEN50291-1:2010andEN50291-2:2010
• 10yearwarranty
CARBON MONOXIDE AND HOW
IT CAN AFFECT YOU AND YOUR
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
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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 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headacheswithin1-2hours,life
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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.
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
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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 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 fuelburning
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aroom
• Operateunventedgasburningappliancesusingparafn
or natural gas in closed rooms
• Operatepetrol-poweredenginesindoorsorinconned
areas
• Barbecueindoors,orinanattachedgarage
• Ignoreasafetydevicewhenitshutsanapplianceoff

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Always:
• Buyappliancesacceptedbyarecognisedtesting
laboratory
• Installappliancesaccordingtothemanufacturer’s
instructions
• Haveapplianceinstallationscarriedoutbyprofessionals
(for gas appliances engineers should be registered on the
Gas Safe register)
• 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
• Openwindowswhenareplaceoroil/solidfuelcooker
is in use
• OnlyinstallCOdetectorsthatmeettherequirementsof
EN50291-1:2010andEN50291-2:2010inyour
home
• BeawareofCOpoisoningsymptoms(seepage6-7)
EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE
SOURCES AND SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING AND
HOW TO USE YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR

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WHERE TO INSTALL YOUR
DETECTOR
This CO alarm is suitable for use in domestic premises (caravan
holidayhomes),caravansandmotorcaravans.
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
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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

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located on the same side of the partition as the potential
source
cCarbon monoxide detectors 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:
ait should be located close to the ceiling;
bit 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.
Iftheapparatusislocatedontheceiling:
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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)
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• 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
• 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,andasingle
alarm is sufcient. 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 apparatus, for example, a small caravan may not have
suitable vertical surfaces available. Nevertheless, when

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ttinganapparatusinsuchsituations,thetwomostimportant
considerationswhenselectinganappropriatelocationare:
•Notmountingtheapparatusdirectlyaboveasourceof
heat or steam; and
•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
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66mm
Drill hole spacing
WARNING: When placing on a shelf, please adhere
to the same positional recommendations as described on
pages 10,11 and 12.

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POWER PACK ACTIVATION
See diagram opposite
aYour detector comes complete with an integrated power
packthatwillprovidepower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 metal disabling
clip,whichisattachedtotheendofthetab,fromthe
disablingsocketwhichissituatedontheundersideofthe
detector. Retain the disabling tab for future use by taping it
topage35ofthismanual
bWhen the detector is activated the Power LED will begin to
ashgreenonceeveryminutetoindicatethatthedetector
isreceivingpowerfromthepowerpackandisfully
operational
cTestthesounder,powerpackandcircuitrybypressingand
holdingthecentreoftheTest/Resetbuttonbrieytoconrm
that the detector is operating properly. The sounder will
soundassoonasthebuttonispressed,andtheAlarmLED
willilluminateredindicatingthatthesounderisworking
andthepowerpackisprovidingpowertotheunit.This
testforthesounder,powerpackandcircuitryshouldbe
performedonaweeklybasis.Thisshouldbecontinuedfor
the lifetime of the product.
WARNING: Prolonged exposure to the sounder in
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Undernormaloperatingconditions,thepowerpackwilllast
for the lifetime of the product ie. 10 years.
The detector will not protect against the risk of carbon
monoxidepoisoningwhenthepowerpackhasdrained.
WARNING: Prolonged exposure to extreme high or
low temperatures may reduce the life of the power pack.

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POWER PACK DEACTIVATION
YourCO-9X-10isportable,makingitidealfortakingwithyou
on holiday. You will need to deactivate your detector when
travelling or even when storing e.g. 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socket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 fitted correctly.
NOTE: If the disabling tab is no longer available then
the clip can be replicated by opening out a thin metal
paper clip into a U-shape.
The clip must
remain in the
disabling socket
to keep the power
pack deactivated.

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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thesounder,powerpackandcircuitry
• Allowsyoutotestthesensorbyintroducingasourceof
CO into the detector (see ‘Testing The Sensor’ below)
• Silencetheloud85dB(at1metre(3feet))sounderduring
an alarm (only for alarms due to levels of CO of less than
50ppm).
Testing the sounder, power pack and circuitry
Test thesounder,powerpackandcircuitrybypressing and
releasing the Test/Reset button 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powerpackis
providingpowertotheunit.Thistestforthesounder,power
packandcircuitryshouldbeperformedonaweeklybasis.
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.

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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.
CAUTION: Sensor testing should only be performed by
a responsible adult.
This test should only be performed annually. Excessive
testing will cause the life of the power pack to be shortened.
NOTE: Aerosol CO 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 cheap
and readily available.
•Readallstepsthoroughlybeforeattemptingthesensortest
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 Fault LED illuminates yellow 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FaultLEDwillashyellowonceevery
second. This indicates that the sampling rate of
the detector has increased and can be tested
usingaknownsourceofCO.