Kidde 2030-DCR Instructions for use

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Quick Start Instructions included
at the back of this User Guide
EN 50291-1:2018
Fault
Operate
Alarm
Move to
Fresh Air
TEST WEEKLY
/ RESET
Model: 2030-DCR
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Battery Carbon Monoxide Alarm
User and Installer Guide
Model: 2030-DCR
P/N: 2030-7202-01
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Thank You for Purchasing this Kidde Alarm
Powered by two AA batteries, this model includes a Reset function to temporarily silence nuisance alarms.
Teach children how to respond to the alarm and that they should never play with the unit. This alarm is designed to
detect carbon monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential environment. It is not designed for use in
caravans, motor homes or boats.
NOTE: Please thoroughly read this user guide and save the document for future reference and to pass on to any
subsequent owner.
IMPORTANT: Additional markings can be found on the back of the unit.
The manufacturer recommends replacing this alarm ten years from the date code on the side of alarm.
Date Code (on side): ____________________
Date of Purchase: ______________________
Where Purchased: ______________________
Date to Replace: ________________________
Product Support: 0800 917 0722
Please write down the below information
and have this at hand when you call.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should
not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with Local Authority or
Supplier for recycling advice.
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Contents
1. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds............................................................................. 4
2. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators.............................................................................................................. 5
3. Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................................................................................ 6
4. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications.................................................................................................. 7
5. Limitations of CO Alarms........................................................................................................................................ 9
6. Recommended Locations for Alarms..................................................................................................................... 11
7. Locations to Avoid..................................................................................................................................................12
8. Installation.............................................................................................................................................................. 13
9. Operation and Testing............................................................................................................................................14
10. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms.................................................................................................................................16
11. Battery ...................................................................................................................................................................17
12. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information............................................................................................................19
13. Cleaning Your Alarm............................................................................................................................................... 22
14. Service and Warranty............................................................................................................................................. 23
Quick Start Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 24
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1. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds
The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps repeating every 5 seconds. The red LED blinks in sync with
the beep pattern.
WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ACTIVATION INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF CARBON
MONOXIDE (CO) AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS WHICH CAN KILL YOU.
Based on recommendations from EN 50292, follow these steps if alarm sounds:
1. Keep calm and open all doors and windows. Turn off all fuel-burning appliances if possible. Note: it is possible that
outdoor conditions could influence domestic CO alarms (bad traffic pollution in cold weather, for example). In these
circumstances, the level of indoor CO might actually increase when doors and windows are opened.
2. If the alarm continues to sound, even after being reset (where appropriate), then evacuate the premises, alerting
other occupants to the risk. Leave doors and windows open. Do not re-enter the premises.
3. Get medical help for anyone suffering the effects of CO poisoning, and advise that CO inhalation is suspected.
4. Call Gas Emergency Services: 0800 111 999, or your local Gas Safe Registered Engineer:
PHONE NUMBER:
Never restart the source of the CO problem until it has been corrected.
Never ignore the sound of the alarm!
NOTE: See Section RECOGNIZING NUISANCE ALARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.
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2. Other Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators
Operational Mode Visual Indications Audible Indications Action/Note:
Normal (standby) Green LED blinks approx every 60 sec.
Test (button press when no
alarm condition is present)
Green and amber LED’s illuminate.
Red LED blinks in sync with beep pattern.
• 4 loud pulses, a pause,
4 loud pulses.
• Single beep
Perform test button press once a
week to verify proper alarm operation.
CO Alarm Memory (unit has
experienced a CO alarm
event or 100 ppm or more CO
within the last 14 days)
Red LED blinks 1 time every 60 sec. None. Push button to clear Alarm Memory.
CO alarm reset Red LED continues to signal the alarm
pattern.
After button push: CO alarm
pattern stops.
Unit is confirming if CO is present or
if it experienced a nuisance situation.
Re-alarm means danger. Move to
fresh air and call 0800 111 999.
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3. Troubleshooting Guide
NOTE: If at any time your alarm fails to operate correctly (erratic or low sound, for example), or if you require
further information, please contact customer support at 0800 917 0722.
Trouble Condition Visual Indications Audible Indications Action:
Low Battery Amber LED blinks every
60 sec.
Chirp every 60 sec. * Push test button once to silence for 24 hrs.
Note: 30 days after Low Battery begins, the
notifications cannot be silenced.
* Replace batteries as soon as possible.
Memory Fault Amber LED blinks 3 times
every 30 sec.
Chirp every 30 sec. * Push test button once to attempt to reset the unit.
CO Fault Amber LED blinks 5 times
every 30 sec.
Chirp every 30 sec. * See Cleaning Your Alarm section.
* Push test button once to attempt to reset the unit
End of Unit Life Amber LED blinks 2 times
every 60 sec.
Two chirps every 60 sec. * The notification will continue to at least 30 days
when End of Unit life begins.
* Push button once to silence for 24 hrs.
Note: 7 days after End of Unit Life begins, the
notifications cannot be silenced.
* Remove, dispose unit, and replace as soon as
possible.
MCU Failure None. Constant tone. * Replace alarm.
Stuck Button Amber LED blinks
every 5 sec.
Chirp every 5 sec. * Push button to dislod ge it from being stuck.
If button cannot be unstuck, remove, dispose unit,
and replace as soon as possible.
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4. Introduction, Product Features and Specifications
Introduction
This alarm detects carbon monoxide using an electrochemical sensor. Many times throughout this User Guide,
we will refer to Carbon Monoxide as “CO.”
Ten (10) years after the unit was installed, this unit will automatically alert you that it is time to replace the unit. This is
called “End of Unit Life” mode. See Troubleshooting Guide. To help track the life of your alarm, write the installation
date in the space provided on the side of the alarm. A label has been provided that has important information on what
to do in case of a CO alarm. Place the label at eye level on a wall near the alarm after it is mounted.
Product Features and Specifications:
•Temperature Operating Range: -10°C to +40°C
•Humidity Operating Range: up to 90% RH non-condensing
•Audible Alarm: 85+ dB(A) at 3 m, 3.0 to 3.5 kHz pulsing alarm
•CO Sensor: Electrochemical
•CO Alarm Reset
•Powered by AA batteries
•Storage and Transport Conditions: -20° C to +60° C, 5-95%RH (non-condensing)
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Product Features
Green,
Power LED
Red,
Alarm LED
Test / Reset
Button
Model: 2030-DCR
Fault
Operate
Alarm
Move to
Fresh Air
TEST WEEKLY
/ RESET
Model: 2030-DCR
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Amber,
Fault LED
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5. Limitations of CO Alarms
WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY
This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals.
LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS
•IMPORTANT: This alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT
designed to detect any other gas. This alarm has not been tested specifically for use in caravans or boats. Only
CO alarms certified to EN50291-2 are fully approved for this purpose.
CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monox-
ide gas may be present in other areas. Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been fixed. NEVER
IGNORE THE ALARM!
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR LOCATIONS OF FAMILY
LIVING UNITS. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
STANDARDS. THIS ALARM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS.
IMPORTANT: THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM
ANY SOURCE OF COMBUSTION INCLUDING IMPROPER OR MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCES. THE
INSTALLATION OF THIS DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION,
USE AND MAINTENANCE OF FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES INCLUDING APPROPRIATE VENTILATION AND
EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
•This alarm does not prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve any existing CO problem.
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WARNING: THIS DEVICE IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM ACUTE EFFECTS OF
CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. IT MAY NOT FULLY SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL
CONDITIONS. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS
MAY CONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES WHICH PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS FOR CARBON
MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS UNDER 30 PPM.
•This alarm has not been investigated for carbon monoxide detection below 50 PPM.
•This alarm requires a continuous supply of electrical power – it will not work without power.
WARNING: THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING
AN APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF SMOKE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME. THIS ALARM WILL NOT SENSE SMOKE,
FIRE, OR ANY POISONOUS GAS OTHER THAN CARBON MONOXIDE. FOR THIS REASON YOU MUST INSTALL
SMOKE ALARMS TO PROVIDE EARLY WARNING OF FIRE AND TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM
FIRE AND ITS RELATED HAZARDS.
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6. Recommended Locations for CO Alarms
Note: CO alarms should be installed following the guidance of relevant local standards, such as
EN50292.
•Whether the alarm is wall-mounted or ceiling mounted, place the alarm a horizontal distance of
between 1 metre and 3 metres from a fuel burning appliance.
•When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a mini-
mum of 150 mm below the ceiling. The bottom of the alarm should also be at a level greater than
the height of any door or window.
•Locate within hearing distance of bedrooms* and place at sleeping height if a heating appliance is
in the bedroom.
•CO alarms in rooms with sloped ceilings should be located on the high side of the room.
•Ceiling mounted alarms should be at least 300 mm from any wall.
•If there is a partition in the room, locate the alarm on the same side of the partition as the potential
source.
* A CO alarm should be installed in all rooms containing a fuel burning appliance. Additional CO
alarms should be installed in rooms where most awake time is spent, in every sleeping area, and
on every level of the home.
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7. Locations to Avoid
•In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your motor vehicle.
•Do not install alarms adjacent to, or directly above, heaters or air-conditioning vents.
•In very humid areas (above 90% RH, non-condensing), such as bathrooms and shower rooms. Do not install
directly above a sink, or near dishwashers or washing machines. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
•Do not install within 1 m of heating or cooking appliances, measured horizontally.
•In an area where the temperature may fall below -10 ºC or rise above 40 º C such as garages and unfinished
attics.
•Do not install alarms in dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.
•In insect-infested areas.
•Within 300 mm of a light fitting, as electronic “noise” generated by the electronics may cause nuisance alarms.
•Do not install in an enclosed space (cupboard) or where the ventilation openings in the unit could be impeded by
items such as newspapers, table-cloths, furniture, curtains, etc.
•Do not install next to a door, window, extractor fan, flue, chimney, or any other area where high air flow may occur
or the unit may be directly exposed to weather.
•Do not install in locations that are difficult or dangerous to reach for testing or maintenance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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8. Installation / Activation
CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
NOTE: YOUR CO ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON, AND IS TO BE
INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
After selecting the proper alarm location as described in the “Recommended Locations for CO Alarms” section, you may
choose either a wall mounting or free-standing installation.
Wall-mounting (recommended by the manufacturer, if possible)
1. Drill two holes in a wall 61 mm apart (you may wish to use the back-plate for guidance)
2. Insert the two wall plugs that are supplied into the holes
3. Insert the two screws as supplied into the holes ensuring enough of the screw sticks out of the wall (approx. 3mm)
4. Hook the alarm back-plate over the screws, and then tighten the screws to fasten the back-plate
5. Slide the alarm onto the back-plate
Free-standing
Note: When sliding the back-plate on the alarm, apply pressure to the back-plate to ensure that it latches.
ALWAYS BE CAREFUL TO LOCATE A FREE-STANDING ALARM WHERE IT IS UNLIKELY TO BE KNOCKED TO THE
FLOOR, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS SECTION.
Ensure free-standing alarms are placed in the upright position, and not lying flat on a surface.
Activation
1. Remove the batteries from the pack and insert them into the battery compartment. Make sure that you fit the batteries
in accordance with the polarity markings (+ or -) within the battery compartment. If correctly installed, the alarm will
blink red/green/amber LED once.
2. Slide the alarm onto the back-plate.
The alarm is now activated! After installation / activation, test your alarm as described in Operation and Testing section.
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND ACTIVATE THIS ALARM WILL PREVENT PROPER
OPERATION OF THIS ALARM AND WILL PREVENT ITS RESPONSE TO HAZARDS.
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9. Operation and Testing
Operation
The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete (see “TESTING” below). When CO
is detected, the unit sounds a loud alarm. See Section 1 for alarm signal descriptions. In high levels of
CO, the unit will go into alarm in a shorter period of time than at low levels of CO.
PParts per Million (PPM) of COof CO TITime until Alarm
50 60 – 90 Minutes
100 10 – 40 Minutes
300 Must alarm in less than 3 minutes
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Testing
Test your alarm weekly, or after returning from a vacation or absence, by pressing and releasing the button quickly.
A quick beep will confirm the button has been pushed followed by the test sequence. See Other Alarm Visual and
Audible Indicators table. The alarm will sound if the electronic circuitry, horn, and batteries are working. If the alarm
does not sound, or gives erratic or low volume sound, the unit must be replaced.
WARNING: DUE TO THE LOUDNESS OF THE ALARM, ALWAYS STAND ABOUT 1 METRE AWAY FROM
THE UNIT OR USE EAR PROTECTION WHEN TESTING.
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10. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Nuisance
RESET: Pushing the test / reset button during CO alarm allows the unit to reset calculations and double check for the
presence of CO. If the unit re-alarms, it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become a dangerous situation.
Move to fresh air and call 0800 111 999.
WARNING: IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF A CO ALARM USING SIGHT OR
SMELL. ALWAYS CONSIDER A CO ALARM EVENT AS DANGEROUS.
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11. Battery
This alarm is powered by two AA batteries. Under normal operating conditions, the batteries will last a
minimum of one year. NOTE: Constant exposures to extreme temperatures and humidities may affect
battery life.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY REASON! DO NOT TRY
TO REPAIR THE ALARM YOURSELF.
Low Battery
This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit. If the battery capacity is nearing the point
where it can no longer provide adequate power for all alarm functions, the low battery condition will
occur. See Troubleshooting Guide. The batteries must be replaced within 30 days of the first occur-
rence of the “Low Battery Warning” to provide continuous alarm protection.
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Recommended Batteries.
Duracell MN1500, MX1500
Gold Peak 15A
Golden Power GLR6A
Energizer E91
Slide alarm from back-plate.
Insert 2 x replacement ‘AA’ batteries
(noting polarity – see sketch)
Replace back-plate and test the alarm
Replace battery
NOTE: Do not use Lithium batteries in this unit.
These batteries can be purchased from your local retailer.
WARNING! Alarm will not attach to back-plate unless batteries are installed. Depleted or removed
batteries will render this alarm inoperative.
Chirping:
When End of Unit Life or Low Battery chirping begins, you can temporarily silence these chirps by
pressing the test button. See Troubleshooting Guide.
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12. General Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information
What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas with no taste, colour or smell.
Carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison. Long term exposure to low levels may cause symptoms.
This alarm is time-weighted – the higher the level of CO, the sooner it will alarm.
NOTE: The apparatus may respond to brief exhaust gas emissions, for example during the initial start-up of an
appliance. Also, hydrogen acts as an interferent and can arise from some battery charging activities and the curing
of concrete or cement under certain circumstances. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), e.g. alcohols, which may
eventually activate the alarm, can be generated from use of damp-proofing materials or other coatings containing
alkylalkoxysilanes.
Potential Sources of CO
• Wood-burning stoves
• Gas boilers and fires
• Gas Hobs
• Oil and coal burning appliances
• Portable gas heaters
• Blocked flues and chimneys
• Fumes from integral garages
• Barbecues
• High concentrations of tobacco smoke
This CO alarm is not a substitute for proper installation,
use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances
including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
Carbon monoxide can be produced from poorly burning
appliances or from blocked flues and chimneys.
If your alarm has sounded and you have ventilated the
room, the CO may have dispersed before help arrives. It is
crucial that the source of CO is determined and
appropriate maintenance carried out.
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The table below shows the effects of different levels of CO poisoning on the body;
WARNING: The device cannot warn against the chronic effects of exposure to carbon monoxide or protect
individuals who are at specific risk.
NOTE: If you recognise any of the above symptoms consult your Doctor immediately.
NOTE: Young children, elderly and pets are more susceptible to the dangers of CO.
NOTE: Your Kidde alarm is designed to detect CO gas. It is not designed to detect other gas such as natural gas.
NOTE: This product is intended for use in ordinary family homes. It is not designed to measure compliance with
occupational safety and the HSE.
NOTE: Individuals with certain specific medical conditions may need an alarm that operates below 30ppm. If this
applies consult your Doctor.
PParts per Million (PPM)
of CO
TiEffects on Adults
100 Slight headache, nausea, fatigue (flu-like symptoms)
200 Dizziness and headache within 2 – 3 hours
400 Nausea, frontal headache, drowsiness, confusion and rapid heart rate. Risk to life
after over 3 hours of exposure
800 Severe headaches, convulsions, vital organ failures. Death possible within 2 – 3 hours
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