Housegard CA101 User manual

User manual
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Manual CA101 Ver: 181004

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CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM. MODEL CA101
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully before installing the product, and save it for future use. This
CO Alarm has a service life of 10 years from the production date.
USER MANUAL
FEATURES
»Power indicator - green LED
»Fault indicator - yellow LED
»Alarm indicator - red LED
»TEST/SILENCE button
»Low battery warning
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model No: CA101
Type of apparatus: Type B
Sensor type: Electrochemical
Power source: DC 3V (2x1,5V AA alkaline)
Standby current: <50 uA
Alarm current: <25mA
Alarm sound level: 85 dB at 1m
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C
Operation ambient condition: -10 °C to +40 °C, 30~95%
non-condensing
Storage/Transport
ambient condition: -20 °C to +50 °C, 10~95%
non-condensing
Sensitivity setting: conforms to EN 50291-
1:2010+A1:2012 standard

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30PPM without alarm before 120 minutes
50PPM Between 60 to 90 minutes
100PPM Between 10 to 40 minutes
300PPM Less than 3 minutes
Note: This CO alarm is designed to detect carbon
monoxide gas from any source of combustion. It is
not designed to detect any other gas.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CARBON MONOX-
IDE ALARMS WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas with no color,
odor or taste. Carbon monoxide can be fatal if inhaled.
Carbon monoxide binds to the hemoglobin in the blood
and inhibits the body’s ability to absorb oxygen. At high
concentrations of carbon monoxide deaths can occur in
just a few minutes.
SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE
Apparatus operated with a fossil fuel, for example for
heating or cooking, the most likely source of carbon
monoxide in a home. Vehicles with engine running in the
garage next to the residence, can also cause dangerous
amounts of carbon monoxide. It can also produce carbon
monoxide when burning fossil fuels such as gasoline, pro-
pane, natural gas, oil and wood. The gas could come from
any fuel-powered device that is defective, not properly
installed or not maintained properly, for example:
»Automobiles, furnaces, gas furnaces, gas stoves,
gas-powered refrigerators, water heaters, porta-
ble heaters that uses fuel, generators, fireplaces,
wood-burning stoves.
»Blocked ducts or exhaust ducts, back pressure and
changes in air pressure, corroded or loose air pipes,
loose or cracked heat exchanger.
»Vehicles and other combustion engines running in an
open or closed garage, which is connected or near a
dwelling.
»Burning charcoal or fuel in grills and the like in an
enclosed area.
POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FORMATION OF CARBON
MONOXIDE IN HOUSING:
»Large spillage or reverse venting of appliances using
fuels caused by environmental conditions outside, for
example, wind direction and / or wind speed, including
strong winds, heavy air in the vent pipes (cold or
humid air with extended periods between cycles).
»Negative pressure as a result of the use of exhaust
fans.
»Simultaneous use of more fuel-driven machines that
compete for the limited air in dwelling.
»Defective exhaust system and pipes in fireplaces or
heating appliances, ovens and / or any devices with
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»Clogged pipes or exhaust system.
»Widespread use of devices with incineration without
sucient ventilation (stove, oven, stove, etc.).
»Vehicle idling in an open or closed garage, or near a
home.
You should be aware of potential sources of carbon
monoxide in the home. Make sure appliances that use
fuels and associated pipes and exhaust pipes work well.
Read the early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning,
do you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, go out and
get immediate help. The best thing you can do to prevent
this, an annual inspection and regular maintenance of the
potential sources of carbon monoxide.
SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
35 ppm Maximum concentration for continuous expo
sure in a period of eight hours for adults.
200 ppm Moderate headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea
after two to three hours.
400 ppm Severe headache within one to two hours, life
threatening after three hours.
800 ppm Dizziness, nausea, and seizures within 45 mi
nutes. Unconsciousness within two hours and
death within three hours.
1600 ppm Headache, dizziness and nausea within 20
minutes. Death within one hour.
6400 ppm Headache, dizziness and nausea within one to
two minutes.
The following symptoms may be signs of carbon mon-
oxide poisoning
Low exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue
(often described as symptoms flu-like).
Moderate exposure: Strong, throbbing headache, drowsi-
ness, confusion, rapid pulse.
High Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio-res-
piratory failure, death.
Many reported cases of carbon monoxide poisoning
indicate that the victims were aware that something was
wrong, however, they have been so confused that they
have not managed to save themselves or call for help.
Young children and the elderly is most often aected first.
IMPORTANT SAFETY DEVICES
The installation of carbon monoxide detectors are only
part of the safety plan. You and your family should
learn about sources and symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning and how to use the detector.
»Test the CO alarm every week
»Change the battery routinely.
DEVICES THAT ARE POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CARBON
MONOXIDE
»Buy appliances that are approved by a recognized
testing laboratory.

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»Install the unit properly, in accordance with the manu-
facturer’s instructions.
»Leave any installation to a professional.
»Make sure appliances are regularly checked by a quali-
fied service technician.
»Clean lines and exhaust ducts every year.
»Make regular visual inspections of all appliances that
use fuel.
»Check for rust and flaking on the apparatus.
»Do not use the grill indoors or in a garage attached to
the house.
»Be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning.
YOU SHALL NOT:
»Burn charcoal in homes, caravans, tents and cabins.
»Install, upgrade or perform maintenance on equipment
that uses fuel, without the knowledge, skills and
expertise required.
»Do not use devices that use kerosene or natural gas, in
a closed room without ventilation.
»Use kerosene powered engines indoors or in poorly
ventilated areas.
»Ignore the alarm from a CO alarm.
LOCATION OF THE CO-ALARM
»Average house with a floor:
Place the detector as close to bedrooms as possible
and make sure that the detector will be heard when
there are people in the bedroom.
»Ordinary residence with several floors or levels:
Install at least one alarm on each floor.
NOTE: For maximum protection, install one alarm in
each room containing equipment that uses fuels such
as gas stoves, ovens, grills, propane-powered
appliances, etc.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOCATION OF
the CO ALARM AND EXCEPTIONS
Carbon monoxide has a density corresponding to the hot
air. The detector can be mounted at dierent locations.
To ensure that the detector is working as eciently as
possible if it is mounted on a wall, the detector should be
installed at least 1.5 meters above floorlevel and at least 1.8
meters from potential CO sources.
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM AS FOLLOWS
Incorrect placement can aect the detector’s function.
The points below describe how to avoid damaging the
device so that you can achieve maximum performance
and avoid unnecessary false alarms. The detector should
not be located:

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1. At a distance of 1.5 meters or less from a stove.
2. In places where the temperature can drop below
0° C or rise above 45 ° C.
3. In humid areas, such as near the bathroom or
shower.
4. In areas with emissions that contain much dust, dirt
or grease, which can dirty or block the sensor.
5. Behind curtains or furniture.
6. In the vicinity of the airways from fireplaces, air
conditioning, ventilation or fans.
7. Outside the building.
8. Over a sink or stove.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CO ALARM
After connecting the battery, all three LEDs light up briefly
and the CO alarm confirms start-up with a beep. The
green LED will flash every 3 seconds for 30 seconds to
indicate a preheated state, 30 seconds later the green LED
will flash every 30 seconds, this indicates that the unit is
working properly.
1. Normal operation: Green LED flashes every 30
seconds.
2. Fault warning: The CO alarm chirps every 30
seconds with a flashing yellow LED. This indicates
your CO alarm has no detecting function. Replace
batteries, if condition continues, the CO alarm has
malfunctioned. Replace immediately.
3. Low battery voltage warning: If yellow LED flashes
WARNING: This carbon monoxide alarm is designed
for indoor use. It should not be exposed to rain or
moisture and do not work if the battery is discharged.
DO NOT open the detector, as this can lead to
malfunction.
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARM
1. Drill two 5.0 mm holes in the wall, the distance be-
tween two holes center is 52 mm, insert two plastic
plugs provided into the holes.
2. Insert the two screws provided until the screw
heads are approximately 5 mm from wall.
3. Test the unit by using the TEST/SILENCE button. En-
sure that the unit sounds correctly (4 quick beeps, 5
second pause etc.).
4. Hook the unit over the screws onto keyholes in
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and the alarm chirps twice every 30 seconds it
indicates that the battery is low. Replace the battery
immediately when the alarm enters this mode.
4. Low battery voltage silence: When the alarm is
under the low battery warning, pressing the TEST/
SILENCE button, it will come into silence mode for
about 9 hours, yellow LED will still keep flashing.
5. End of life warning: If the alarm chirps 3 times every
30 seconds with a yellow LED flash, it indicates the
end of life of the CO alarm. You need to immediately
replace the CO alarm.
6. CO alarm warning: When the alarm detects a dang-
erous level of CO it will emit a loud alarm pattern.
The alarm signal pattern is 4 quick beeps followed
by 5 seconds of silence. This cycle repeats as long as
a dangerous CO condition exists. The red alarm LED
will flash the same pattern.
7. CO alarm warning silence: Pressing the TEST/SI-
LENCE button during an alarm, the CO alarm will go
into silence mode for 5 minutes and the red LED will
keep on flashing.
Note: The alarm signal will be reenergized within
6 minutes from the time the TEST/SILENCE button
is operated, if the concentration of CO surroun-
ding the alarm remains at 45ppm or greater.
8. Human alarm sounds: If the alarm enters the status
of CO alarm warning, the alarm will start in a lower
alarm volume (<85dB) for around 10 seconds, then
issuing a normal alarm volume (>85dB). It will avoid
people from being scared suddenly by a loud alarm
signal.
9. Test the unit: To test the alarm, press and hold TEST/
SILENCE button, you should hear the alarm pattern
with a corresponding red LED flash. The alarm
sound pattern will stop when TEST/SILENCE button
is released. The test alarm pattern includes 4 short
beeps, 5 second pause. Test weekly!.
10. Silence the unit: Press and hold the TEST/SILENCE
button for about 0.2 seconds and then release to
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MEANING OF DIFFERENT LED AND ALARM SIGNALS
MODE SOUNDER LED
Normal -- Green LED flash
every 30 seconds
Test Pattern: 4 quick
beep, 5 second
pause
Red LED pattern
Alarm Pattern: 4
quick beeps,
5 seconds of
silence, 4 quick
beeps
Red LED 4 quick
flashes, 5 seconds
break, 4 quick
flashes etc.
Pause(Silence) -- Red LED flashes
Fault warning Chirps every 30
seconds
Flashing Yellow
LED
Low battery
alarm
Chirps twice
every 30
seconds
Flashing Yellow
LED
WARNING! Activation of your co alarm indicates the
presence of dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
carbon monoxide can be fatal.
TESTING THE CO ALARM
To test the alarm, press and hold TEST/SILENCE button,
you should hear an alarm sound pattern with a corres-
ponding red flash (this is the alarm indicator). The alarm
sound pattern will stop when the TEST/SILENCE button
is released. The alarm sound pattern includes four short
beeps with a five second pause. Test the unit weekly!
TEST/SILENCE BUTTON
The TEST/SILENCE button is used to test the unit and to
silence the unit during alarm. Press and hold to enable
TEST function, or press and hold for about 0.2 seconds,
then release to enable SILENCE function. The CO alarm
will go into silence mode for 5 minutes and the red LED
will flash during this time.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
When yellow LED is flashing twice every 30 seconds it
indicates that the battery is low. You must replace the
battery with the same type or an equivalent type.
Replace the battery in unit, please perform the following
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1. Unhook the unit from screw heads to take down
from To the wall.
2. Open battery compartment, remove the old battery.
3. Install the new battery.
4. Close battery compartment.
5. Hook the alarm body over the screw heads onto
keyholes in back of the unit.
6. Test the alarm using the TEST/SILENCE button, if
the testing alarm is ok, this means the product can
work normally.
WARNING! Use only the specified batteries. Use of
dierent battery than specified may damage the CO
alarm. A good safety measure is to replace the battery
at least once a year.
TYPE OF BATTERY
Voltage: DC 3V
Type: Alkaline (2pcs)
Battery life: Approx. 1-2 years
Rec. batteries: Gold Peak GN15A, Raymax LR6
CLEANING THE CO-ALARM
Clean the CO alarm at least once a month to remove dust,
dirt and debris. Use a soft brush or a special nozzle and
vacuum all sides and cover of the detector. Check that
there are no blockages in the air holes. If necessary, use a
damp cloth to clean the casing of the detector.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to remove the cover to
clean the inside of the detector. If so, will void the
warranty.
NOTICE:
»Never use detergents or solvents to clean the detector.
The chemicals can contaminate the sensor or doing
permanent damage to it.
»Avoid spraying air removers, hair spray, paint or other
aerosols near the detector.
»Do not paint the detector. Color blocking vent and
enables the sensor is not working properly.
Move the detector to prevent any pollution or damage to
the sensor before you paint or scratch the floor or wooden
furniture, paint or wallpaper, or via aerosols or glue.
WARNING: Install the detector back as soon as possible
so that you can ensure continuous protection.
The following is a list of substances which in high concen-
trations can damage the sensor or give an occasional false
alarm is a warning of carbon monoxide: