FORENSICS DETECTORS D001 User manual

LOW LEVEL & FAST CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM,
MODEL: D001
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FAST & LOW LEVEL
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Model: D001
MANUAL VERSION 3.0
INTRODUCTION
The FORENSICS LOW LEVEL & FAST CO ALARM – D001 is designed to
provide added protection for older adults, elderly, pregnant women, young
children, and persons with medical conditions who may be more
vulnerable to the adverse health effects of exposure to low CO levels. This
CO detector triggers an audible alarm when CO detected > 25ppm. Such
low-level CO alarming is closer to Agency (see below table) CO gas
exposure limits that those within UL2034 (70ppm from 60-240minutes).
Agency
CO Gas Exposure Limits
WHO
9ppm average over 8hours
EPA
9ppm average over 8 hours
ASHRAE
9ppm average over 8 hours
NIOSH
35ppm average over 10 hours
200ppm ceiling value
OSHA
50ppm average over 8 hours
ACGIH
25ppm average over 8 hours
** WARNING **
•DOES NOT COMPLY WITH UL2034.
•ENSURE YOU ALSO HAVE A UL2034 compliant CO DETECTOR.
•CO IS A TOXIC GAS and CAN KILL YOU.
•DO NOT TAMPER and DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT.
•NOT TO BE USED IN CORROSIVE GAS AREAS.
•DO NOT BLOCK THE GRILLED VENTS / SLOTS.
•THE UNIT CANNOT sustain EXCESSIVE SCHOCK.
•THIS IS NOT A SMOKE OR FIRE DETECTOR.
•DO NOT PAINT ON OR NEAR THE MONITOR
•DO NOT SPRAY AIR REFRESHENER, CLEANING SUPPLIES, OR
INSECT KILLER NEAR THE UNIT.
•UNIT DESIGNED ONLY FOR INDOOR USE,
•DISPOSE UNIT 10 YEARS after Production Date.
•Take each ALARM seriously!
1. FEATURES
1. Low-level display, display >10ppm.
2. Fast alarming when CO > 25ppm.
3. 10-year sensor life.
4. Low battery warning.
5. Product stable on table, no need to mount.
6. End of life warning.
7. 1-year limited warranty.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source: 3 x AA 1.5V battery
Sensor Type: Electrochemical, 10 year life
Target Gas: Carbon Monoxide
Alarm activation: 25 ppm
CO Display Range: 0-9ppm …displays “0”
10-999ppm …displays level
Accuracy: +/- 30%
Operation Temp: 40 to 100F
Ambient Humidity: 5% to 90%
Buzzer Level: 85dB @ 1m
Product Weight: 200g
Product Life: 10 years
Product Size: 140x66x35mm
3. CARBON MONOXIDE GAS
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison gas
that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood's capacity to carry
oxygen. Inside your home, appliances used for heating and cooking are the
most likely sources of CO. CO can be produced when burning any fossil
fuel: gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil and wood. CO can be produced by
any fuel-burning appliance that is malfunctioning, improperly installed, or
not ventilated correctly. Possible CO sources include furnaces, gas
ranges/stoves, gas clothes dryers, water heaters, portable fuel burning
space heaters, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and swimming pool
heaters. Blocked chimneys or flues, back drafting and changes in air
pressure, corroded or disconnected vent pipes, or a loose or cracked
furnace exchanger can also release CO into your home or space. Vehicles
and other combustion engines running in an attached garage or using a
charcoal/ gas grill or hibachi in an enclosed area are sources of CO.
4. SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING
Initial carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms include dizziness, severe
headaches, nausea, vomiting and disorientation. Everyone is susceptible
but experts agree that unborn babies, pregnant women, senior citizens
and people with heart or respiratory problems are especially vulnerable. If
symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are experienced seek medical
attention immediately. CO poisoning can be determined by a
carboxyhemoglobin blood test. The following symptoms are related to
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL
members of the household:
•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, cardio
respiratory failure and death.
The levels of exposure relate to healthy adults. Levels differ for those at
higher risk. Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal or
cause permanent damage and disabilities. Many cases of reported carbon
monoxide poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not
feeling well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save
themselves by either exiting the building/home, or calling for assistance.
Also, young children and household pets may
be the first effected. Familiarization with the effects of each level is
important. Please be attentive.
5. RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS
CO alarms should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is
recommended that you install the CO alarm on each level of your home.
When choosing your installation locations, make sure you can hear the
alarm from all sleeping areas. If you install only one CO alarm in your
home, install it near bedrooms, not in the basement or furnace room.
When wall mounting, keep it out of the reach of children, pets or
accidental bumps. Under no circumstances should children be allowed to
handle the CO alarm. Placing the alarm at eye level is recommended as
it allows for optimum daily monitoring of the digital display.
6. LOCATIONS TO AVOID
•Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40°F
(4.4°C) or hotter than 100°F (37.8°C) such as crawl spaces, attics,
porches and garages.
•Do not install within 5 ft. of heating or cooking appliances.
•Do not install near vents, flues, chimneys or any forced/unforced air
ventilation openings.
•Do not install near ceiling fans, doors, windows or areas directly
exposed to the weather so external air, water or rain reaches the
alarm.
•Do not install in dead air spaces, such as peaks of vaulted ceilings or
gabled roofs, where CO may not reach the sensor in time to provide
early warning.
•Do not install on a switched or dimmer-controlled outlet.
•Do not install this unit near deep-cell large batteries. Large batteries
have gas emissions that can cause the alarm to perform at less than
optimum performance.
•Do not obstruct the vents located on the alarm. Do not place the alarm
where drapes, furniture or other objects block the flow of air to the
vents.
7. INSTALLATION
The detector comes with batteries included in the battery
compartment. Open the compartment by sliding the battery cover.
Remove the plastic covering the batteries. The Detector then turns
ON. Establish a mount location considering the prior locations to
avoid.
Having established the mounting location, ensure that there is no
electrical wiring or pipe work in the area adjacent to the mounting
surface. The detector comes with (a) mount plate (b) 2 x screw and
(c) 2 x plastic drywall expansion anchors.
•Remove the mount plate from the detector by sliding it off.
Mark the two mount hole locations on a wall using the
backplate holes as a guide.
•Drill holes in the positions marked using a 5mm drill bit.
•Insert the plastic drywall expansion anchors.
•Install the mount plate, align the holes and screw the screws into
the anchors.
•Slide the detector onto the mount plate.
•The detector is ready for continuous operation.
For tabletop placement, simply place the CO alarm on the table, so
that the users can see the alarm clearly.

LOW LEVEL & FAST CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM,
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8. OPERATION
8.1 Installation of Batteries
3 x AA1.5V batteries power this alarm. Open the battery compartment on
the rear of the detector and install the batteries. Once immediately ON, a
quick beep will sound to indicate ON.
8.2 NORMAL Operation
When no CO is present, the green “POWER” LED flashes once EVERY 45
SECONDS, LCD displays “0 PPM” is shown to indicate normal operation.
8.3 TESTING your CO alarm
Press the TEST button once. The blue backlight will be on, dashes on the
display will show and FIVE beeps with a RED LED ALARM will flash. If Test
FAILURE occurs, then you will see “ERR” displayed, if so - do not use the
CO detector and discard it. Test your CO alarm weekly.
8.4 CO ALARM SEQUENCES
When the unit detects levels of CO above 25ppm it will emit an alarm
signal along with flashing of red LED (see below). When the CO
concentration drops below 25ppm the alarm will stop.
CO Level
Alarm
0 to 24ppm
No Alarm
> 25ppm
Immediate, 5 beeps every 10
seconds with RED LED flash
8.5 MUTE Function
After an alarm event, one can mute and cancel the alarm by pressing the
“TEST” button. When enabled, the alarm mute symbol on the display will
be shown to remind you that the MUTE mode is ON. Press the “TEST”
button again to re-enable the alarm. Please do NOT ignore any alarms and
only MUTE considering all warnings.
8.6 Memory Function
After an alarm event, the CO alarm stores in memory the alarm event –
CO concentration level. The detector has memory slots CO, C1…C9. By
pressing the MENU Button, the memory location will be shown and then
press TEST button to see the numerical ppm value that was recorded.
Press MENU again to go to the next memory slot. Keep pressing MENU
and eventually you will reach to “dEL”, which means delete the memory if
you wish. Please note the most recent memory slot is CO. As alarm
events occur they will be pushed up the array, so the memory slot C0 will
always store the most recent alarm value. This is a useful function. For
example, after leaving the home, one can check the memory to see if a
alarm was triggered when absent from the home.
8.7 LOW BATTERY Signal
The unit has a battery indicator. When at the lowest point, you will hear a
single “beep” every 45 seconds and the POWER LED will blink. This is the
low battery alarm and indicates to immediately change the batteries.
Always replace with 3 x AA Alkaline batteries.
8.8 FAULT Signal
The unit may experience failure. If it does, it will indicate this by blinking
the FAULT LED, twice with simultaneous “beeps” which repeat every 22
seconds – in addition “Err” will be displayed. Please replace the unit.
8.9 End of Alarm Life Warning
When product is at the end of life, the LCD screen displays “EnD”. Immediately
replace the detector. Also, if the PRODUCTION DATE plus 10 years has been
exceeded, please also replace the detector even if the END OF ALARM LIFE has
not been triggered. As the detector ages, it reduces in sensitivity.
9. ALARM ACTION PLAN
If a CO alarm occurs, take the following action:
•Immediately move to fresh air outdoor or open all doors or windows
to ventilate the area and allow the carbon monoxide to disperse.
•Where possible, turn off fuel burning appliance. Evacuate the building.
•Do not re-enter the premises nor move away from the open door or
window until emergency services responders have arrived, the
premises have been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal
condition.
•Seek medical help immediately for anyone suffering from the
symptoms of headache, drowsiness, nausea, etc.
•Do not use the appliances again until they have been checked by a
qualified technician and the fault located and cleared.
10. MAINTENANCE OF UNIT
•Test the alarm weekly by pressing the TEST button.
•Check grilled vent slots to ensure no blockage.
•Clean your CO alarm regularly to prevent dust build up.
•This can be done using a vacuum cleaner with the brush attachment
once per month. Clean gently around the front grilled vent slots.
•Never use cleaning solutions on your alarm. Simply wipe with a damp
cloth.
•Do not paint the alarm.
•Do not tamper with any of component as this may lead to a product
fault and cause Risk of death.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS:
This product is covered by a one year limited warranty.
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse,
disassembly, abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product, or
applications not in accordance with the user manual. It does not cover
events and conditions outside of our control, such as Acts of God (fire,
severe weather etc). It does not apply to retail stores, service centers or
any distributors or agents. We will not recognize any changes to this
warranty by third parties. We shall not be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied
warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in
duration for 1 year.
THIS PRODUCT CANNOT BE REPAIRED IF THE UNIT IS TAMPERED
WITH IT WILL INVALIDATE THE GUARANTEE. IF THE UNIT IS FAULTY
PLEASE RETURN IT TO YOUR ORIGINAL SUPPLIER WITH YOUR
PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Product Designed in California, USA
Product Made in China
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