FireAngel CO-9X-10-EU User manual

Carbon Monoxide Alarm 10 year life
Kohlenmonoxidmelder
mit 10 Jahren Betriebsbereitschaft
Détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
Durée de vie de 10 ans
Koolmonoxidemelder Met een levensduur van 10 jaar
CO-9X-10-EU
User Manual / Benutzerhandbuch /
Mode d’emploi / Instructies

EN 50291-1: 2010+A1:2012,
EN 50291-2: 2010
KM 551504
FireAngel Safety Technology Limited,
Vanguard Centre, Coventry CV4 7EZ UK
www.fireangeltech.com
CO-9X-10
GN5374R1

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Carbon monoxide and how it
can affect you and your family. . 5
Where to install your alarm . . . 9
How to install your alarm. . . . 12
Battery activation . . . . . . . . 13
Battery deactivation. . . . . . . 14
Operating features . . . . . . . 15
Understanding the
product’s indicators . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance / Alarm test. . . . .17
What to do in the event
of an alarm . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Technical information. . . . . . .19
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Disabling tab storage page. . . .21
CONTENTS
Note: This user manual is also available in large text and other
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further information.
The original English version of the manual, from which these translations were
taken, has been independently approved. In case of discrepancy with translated
parts, FireAngel Safety Technology Limited confirms that the English guide is
true and correct.

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INTRODUCTION
The CO-9X-10-EU digital carbon monoxide alarm is one of a new generation
of domestic life safety products from FireAngel Safety Technology Limited,
which combines the latest technology and innovative design to provide an
aesthetically pleasing and effective contribution to your home safety.
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(A) alarm (at 1metre (3 feet)) to alert you in case of an
emergency.
• Test/ button to regularly self-check to ensure alarm is operating
correctly.
• Can be free-standing or easily mounted on a wall.
• Portable, ideal for travelling.
• Certified to the European Carbon Monoxide Alarm Standard
EN 50291-1: 2010+A1:2012, EN 50291-2: 2010.
• 10 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 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:
• Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often
described as ‘flu-like’ symptoms).
• Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion,
fast heart rate.
• Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardiorespiratory
failure, death.

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Your CO alarm monitors the level of CO as parts per million (ppm) in the
atmosphere surrounding the alarm.
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 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:
• Oil and gas boilers
• Portable generators
• Oil or solid fuel cookers
• Gas or paraffin heaters
• Barbecues
• Clogged chimneys

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• Wood or gas fireplaces
• Cigarette smoke
• Gas appliances
• Any fossil fuel-burning appliance
WARNING: This carbon monoxide alarm is not a combustible gas alarm,
nor a smoke alarm. Please install the proper alarms to detect combustible
gases, or smoke.
This CO alarm 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 alarm
on an intermittent basis, or as a portable alarm for trying to trace one source
of the spillage of combustion products from fuel-burning appliances or from
chimneys.
Do not:
• IGNORE ANY WARNING FROMYOUR CO ALARM!
• 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.

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• Operate unvented gas burning appliances using paraffin or natural gas in
closed rooms.
• Operate petrol-powered engines indoors or in confined areas.
• Ignore a safety device when it shuts an appliance off.
• Barbecue indoors, or in an attached garage.
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).
• Have your appliances checked regularly by a qualified service engineer.
• Have your chimneys and flues cleaned professionally every year.
• Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances.
• Open windows when a fireplace or oil/solid fuel cooker is in use.
• Only install CO alarms that meet the requirements of EN 50291-1:2010
+A1:2012 in your home.
• 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 alarm.

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WHERETO INSTALLYOUR ALARM
This CO alarm is suitable for use in domestic
premises (caravan holiday homes), caravans, motor
caravans and boats.
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, motor caravans and boats. For further
advice on installation, consult EN 50292:2013.
WARNING: This alarm 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 alarm be installed?
Ideally, an alarm should be installed in every room containing a fuel-burning
appliance. Additional alarms may be installed to ensure that adequate
warning is given for occupants in other rooms, by locating alarms 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 devices
in another part of the premises, and
• Every sleeping room.
However, if there is a fuel-burning appliance in more than one room and the
number of alarms is limited, the following points should be considered when
deciding where best to put the alarm:
• Locate the alarm in a room containing a flueless or open-flued appliance,
and
• Locate alarms in a room where the occupant(s) spend most time.

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• If the domestic premises is a bedsit (a single room serving as both sitting
and bedroom) then the alarm 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 alarm 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 alarm located in a room(s) containing a
fuel-burning appliance.
Where in the room should I place the alarm?
Alarms located in the same room as a fuel-burning appliance, for both wall
and ceiling mounted alarms the following applies:
a.The alarm 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 alarm 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 alarm 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 alarm is located on the ceiling:
a. It should be at least 300mm from any wall and any ceiling obstruction
e.g. light fittings.
Alarms located in sleeping rooms and in rooms remote from a fuel-burning
appliance should be located relatively close to the breathing zone of the
occupants.
Caravans and boats
Caravans and boats 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 and boats 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 sufficient. 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 alarm, for
example, a small caravan may not have suitable vertical surfaces available.
Nevertheless, when fitting an alarm in such situations, the two most
important considerations when selecting an appropriate location are:
• Not mounting the alarm directly above a source of heat or steam; and
• Mounting the alarm at a distance of 1 – 3 m from the nearest edge of the
potential source.

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HOWTO INSTALLYOUR ALARM
NOTE: This alarm should be installed by a competent person who feels able
to install it according to the instructions.
Firstly write the installation date on your alarm in the area provided. We
recommend that your alarm 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 the template here 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 alarm to slot onto screws.
To place on a shelf:
The base of the alarm has been designed to allow it to stand freely on a shelf.
WARNING: When placing on a shelf, please adhere to the same positional
recommendations as described in ‘Where to install your alarm’.
66mm
Drill hole spacing

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BATTERY ACTIVATION
a. Your alarm comes complete with
an integrated battery that will
provide power for its entire
operational life. To activate the
battery you need to pull the
disabling tab. 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
alarm. Retain the disabling tab for
future use by taping it to page 21 of
this manual.
b. When the alarm is activated the Power LED will flash green once per
minute to indicate that the alarm is receiving power from the batteries and
is fully operational.
c.Test the sounder, battery and circuitry by pushing the centre of theTest/
button briefly to confirm that the alarm 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 battery is providing power to
the unit.This test for the sounder, battery and circuitry should be performed
on a weekly basis and should be continued for the lifetime of the product.
WARNING: Prolonged exposure to the sounder in close proximity to your
ears may damage your hearing.

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Under normal operating conditions, the battery will last for the lifetime of the
product i.e. 10 years.
The alarm will not protect against the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
when the battery has drained.
WARNING: Prolonged exposure to extreme high or low temperatures may
reduce the life of the battery.
WARNING: Risk of shock or malfunction if the apparatus is tampered with.
BATTERY DEACTIVATION
Your CO-9X-10-EU is portable, making it ideal for taking with you on holiday.
You will need to deactivate your alarm when travelling or even when storing
e.g. when decorating. Fitting is the reverse of removal. To deactivate the
alarm the two ends of the metal clip must be inserted into the corresponding
holes in the disabling socket located on the underside of the alarm. 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.
The clip must
remain in
the disabling
socket to keep
the battery
deactivated.
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.

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OPERATING FEATURES
Your alarm offers many features which set it apart from other CO alarms on
the market today.
Test/ button feature
• Test the sounder, batteries and circuitry.
• 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 theTest/
button for 1 second to confirm that the alarm 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 performed weekly.

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UNDERSTANDINGTHE
PRODUCT’S INDICATORS
The higher the concentration of carbon monoxide detected by the alarm, 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 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.
Fault / End of Life signal:
The unit continuously checks the settings of its sensor and circuitry. If
any of these settings are found to be incorrect or if battery becomes low
then the alarm will emit a single audible chirp once per minute for up to
30 days. IMPORTANT: This does NOT mean that the alarm has detected
carbon monoxide.
If the product is still within warranty then contact technical support. If the
product is no longer in warranty replace immediately!
IMPORTANT: The selected battery was chosen to provide power beyond
the lifetime of the product, in particular the sensor (under normal operating
conditions).The operational life of the sensor is 10 years, for this reason, the
alarm should be replaced after 10 years from the date of installation.

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MAINTENANCE / ALARMTEST
Your alarm will alert you to potentially hazardous CO concentrations in your
home when maintained properly. To keep your alarm in proper working
order, and to ensure that the sensor will last for the lifetime of the product, it
is recommended that you keep it free of dust by gently vacuuming the case
with a soft brush attachment every 3 months.
To prevent the possibility of contaminating the sensor in your alarm and thus
affecting its reliability:
• Never use cleaning solutions on your alarm. Simply wipe with a slightly
damp cloth.
• Do not paint the alarm.
• Do not spray aerosols on or near the alarm.
• Do not use any solvent based products near the alarm.
• If installing in a caravan or boat there maybe other substances present,
that may not normally be found in the home, that could affect the
reliability of the CO alarm. Avoid using the following in close proximity to
the alarm; oils, cleaning fluids, polishes, paints and greases.
• Do not attempt to repair your CO alarm. Do not remove any screws or
open the main casing of your alarm. Any attempt to do so may cause
malfunction and will invalidate the warranty.

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Test the sounder, battery and circuitry by pressing and releasing the
Test/ button to confirm that the alarm is operating properly. The alarm
should sound as soon as the Test button is pressed, and the Alarm LED
will illuminate red indicating that the sounder is working and the battery is
providing power to the unit.This test should be performed on a weekly basis.
WHATTO DO INTHE EVENT OF AN ALARM
WARNING: A loud alarm is a warning that 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 guide 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.
• Stop using all fuel-burning appliances and ensure, if possible, that they
are turned off.
• 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.
• 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.

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• 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 appliances again until they have been checked by an
expert. In the case of gas appliances the engineer must be registered on
the Gas Safe register.
WARNING: Alarms 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.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alarm Specifications: Model CO-9X-10-EU
SensorType: Electrochemical
Sensor Life: 10Years
Alarm Sound Level: 85dB at 1m (3 feet)
Battery Life: 10 years (life of product)
Temperature Range: -10ºC(14ºF) to 40ºC(104ºF)
Operating Humidity Range: 30 - 90% RH
Weight: 90 grams (3.2oz)
Certified to: EN 50291-1: 2010+A1:2012, EN 50291-2: 2010
This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to continuously monitor for
CO. Its response times meet the requirements of European standard
EN 50291-1: 2010 +A1:2012 and EN 50291-2: 2010.

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WARNING: Alarms 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 alarm is not a substitute for a smoke alarm or a
combustible gas alarm.
Replace unit after 10 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 manufacturer for
recycling/disposal advice as regional variations apply.
The battery should be deactivated before disposal.To do this, insert the two ends of the metal
clip on the end of the disabling tab back in to the socket located on the underside of the alarm.
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.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPTTO OPEN - DO NOT BURN.
WARRANTY
FireAngel SafetyTechnology Limited warrants to the original purchaser that its enclosed carbon
monoxide alarm be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal residential
use and service for a period of 10 (ten) years from the date of purchase. Provided product is sent
back to FireAngel SafetyTechnology Limited with proof and date of purchase, FireAngel Safety
Technology Limited hereby warrants that during the 10 (ten) year period commencing from the
date of purchase FireAngel SafetyTechnology Limited, at its discretion, agrees to replace the unit
free of charge.The warranty on any replacement CO-9X-10-EU alarm, will last for the remainder
of the period of the original warranty in respect of the alarm originally purchased – that is from
the date of original purchase and not from the date of receipt of the replacement product.
FireAngel SafetyTechnology Limited reserves the right to offer an alternative product similar to