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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EN 50291-1: 2010
EN 50291-2: 2010
KM 551504
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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
in case of an emergency

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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
combustible gases, or smoke.

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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
• Everysleepingroom.