Kidde 4MCO User manual

Kidde 230V Mains Carbon Monoxide Alarms with
Rechargeable Baery back-up – User Guide
EN50291-1:2010
License No. KM 738876
4MDCO
4MCO
WARNING :This alarm will not operate without Mains power. During a
power failure the unit will operate for at least 24 hours on baery back up
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Contents
1. Diagram o Alarms
2. What is Carbon Monoxide?
3. Sa ety In ormaon
4. Installaon Instrucons – Recommended Locaons
5. Using Your Alarm-what the signals mean
6. Mains Power Failure
7. Interconnected systems
8. What to do i Your Alarm Sounds!
9. Maintenance o Your Alarm
10. Troubleshoong
11. Product Specificaons
12. Warnings and Important Noces
13. Warranty
14. Environmental Protecon
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Green,
Power LED
Test / Reset
Button
Model 4MDCO
Red,
Alarm LED
Peak Level Button
Digital Display
Green,
Power LED
Test / Reset
Button
Model 4MCO
Red,
Alarm LED
Peak Level Button
Model : 4MDCO
LOW
BATTERY
FLASHING
=ALARM POWER
1 Flash
= SERVICE
LOW
BATTERY
POWER
FLASHING
= ALARM
1 Flash
= SERVICE
Model : 4MCO
EN50291-1: 2010
License No. KM 738876 EN50291-1: 2010
License No. KM 738876
1.Diagram of Alarms
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2. What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas with no taste, colour or smell.
Potenal 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 concentraons of tobacco smoke
This CO alarm is not a substute for the correct maintenance of your
appliances.
Carbon monoxide can be produced from poorly burning appliances
or from blocked flues and chimneys.
If your alarm has sounded and you have venlated 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.
Carbon monoxide is a cumulave poison. Longterm exposure to low levels may cause symptoms. This Kidde
alarm is me-weighted – the higher the level o CO, the sooner it will alarm.
NOTE: The apparatus may respond to brief exhaust gas emissions, for example during the inial start-up of an
appliance. Also, hydrogen acts as an interferent and can arise from some ba ery charging acvies and the
curing of concrete or cement under certain circumstances. Volale Organic Compounds (VOCs), e.g. alcohols,
which may eventually acvate the alarm, can be generated from use of damp-proofing materials or other coat-
ings containing alkylalkoxysilanes.
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To be sa e, know the possible sources o CO in your home. Keep uel burning appliances and
their chimneys and vents in good working condion. Learn the early symptoms o exposure, and
i you suspect CO poisoning, move outside to resh air and get emergency help. Your first line o
de ence is an annual inspecon and regular maintenance o your appliances. Contact a licensed
contractor or call your local ulity company or assistance.
In rented properes your Landlord (or Council/ Housing Associaon), will have an Emergency
Response phone number, and be liable for the regular maintenance of their combuson
appliances (Gas/LPG/Oil/Solid Fuel).
This alarm has not been tested specifically for use in caravans or boats. Only CO alarms
cerfied to EN50291-2 are fully approved for this purpose.
3. Safety informaon
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3. Safety informaon-Alarm levels as defined by EN50291-1:2010
The table below shows the response mes at which your CO alarm will sound;
CO Advice and Informaon
The table below shows the effects o different levels o CO poisoning on the body;
Parts per Million (PPM) o CO Time unl Alarm
50 60 – 90 minutes
100 10 – 40 minutes
300 Must alarm in less than 3 minutes
Parts per Million (PPM) Effects on Adults
100 Slight headache, nausea, ague (flu-like symptoms)
200 Dizziness and headache within 2 – 3 hours
400 Nausea, rontal headache, drowsiness, con usion and rapid heart rate.
Risk to li e aer over 3 hours o exposure
800 Severe headaches, convulsions, vital organ ailures. Death possible within
2 – 3 hours
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3. Important Safety Informaon
NOTE: If you recognise any of the above symptoms consult your Doctor immediately.
NOTE: Young children, elderly and pets are more suscepble to the dangers of CO.
NOTE: Your Kidde alarm is designed to detect CO gas. It is not designed to detect
smoke, fire or 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 occupaonal safety and the HSE.
NOTE: Individuals with certain specific medical condions may need an alarm that
operates below 30ppm. If this applies consult your Doctor.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that all family members are familiar with the symptoms of CO
poisoning and how your alarm works.
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4. Installaon Instrucons – Recommended Locaons
• When wall-mounng place the alarm a horizontal distance o between 1 metre and 3 metres rom a uel
burning appliance.
• Wall-mounted alarms should be close to the ceiling, but at least 150mm away to avoid being in ‘dead-air’ space.
• Locate within hearing distance o bedrooms* and place at sleeping height i a heang appliance is in the
bedroom.
• CO alarms in rooms with sloped ceilings should be located on the high side o the room.
• Ceiling mounted alarms should be at least 300 mm rom any wall.
• I there is a paron in the room, locate the alarm on the same side o the paron as the potenal source.
* A CO alarm should be installed in all rooms containing a uel burning appliance. Addional CO alarms should be
installed in rooms where most awake me is spent, in every sleeping area, and on every level o the home.
Locaons to Avoid
• Avoid locang next to draughts, such as doors, windows, extractor ans, air vents or other
similar venlaon openings.
• Avoid locang close to obstrucons (e.g. behind curtains, shelves or urniture).
• Avoid dusty, dirty or greasy areas, such as garages or workshops
• Avoid humid (bathrooms), cold (< -10 oC) or hot (> 40 oC) or damp areas and keep away rom sinks.
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4. Installaon Instrucons –Supply and Interconnect
Refer to Separate Easy Installaon Instrucons
NOTE: THIS ALARM IS DESIGNED FOR INSTALLATION BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE LATEST IEE REGULATIONS AND RELEVANT BRITISH STANDARDS.
THIS ALARM MUST BE POWERED BY A CONSTANT 230V AC, 50Hz SUPPLY THAT IS NOT CONTROLLED
BY ANY FORM OF SWITCH.
THIS ALARM INTERCONNECTS WITH UP TO 24 KIDDE DEVICES (OF WHICH 18 CAN BE INITIATING)
INCLUDING SMOKE, CO AND HEAT ALARMS. (SEE BELOW)
THIS ALARM IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE INTERCONNECTED WITH OTHER MANUFACTURER’S
PRODUCTS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
Firex Kidde
KF10R 1SFWR Mains Ionisaon Alarm with Rechargeable baery back-up
KF10 1SFW Mains Ionisaon Alarm with alkaline baery back up
KF20R 2SFWR Mains Opcal Alarm with Rechargeable baery back-up
KF20 2SFW Mains Opcal Alarm with alkaline baery back up
KF30R 3SFWR Mains Heat Alarm with Rechargeable baery back-up
KF30 3SFW Mains Heat Alarm with alkaline baery back up
4MCO Mains CO Alarm with rechargeable baery back-up
4MDCO Mains CO Alarm with rechargeable baery back-up, digital display
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5. Using Your Digital Alarm(4MDCO) – what the signals mean
LEDs LCD Sounder Unit Status Acon
Normal Operaon Red
0
None Normal Operaon None
Amber
Alarm Red Flashing 4 loud beeps/pause/4
loud beeps- repeated
CO detected See secon
Amber
Interconnected CO
alarm detects CO
Red Flashing CO 4 loud beeps/pause/4
loud beeps- repeated
Interconnected CO alarm
detects CO
See secon
Amber
Interconnected Heat/Smoke
alarm detects hazard
Red Flashing Fix fire 3 loud beeps/pause/3
loud beeps- repeated
Smoke or heat has been
detected rom an intercon-
nected smoke or heat alarm
EVACUATE THE
PREMISES ACCORDING
TO YOUR ESCAPE PLAN
Amber
Error condion -1 Red Flashing every 30 secs Err Chirp/30 secs Unit has ailed
Replace
Amber Flashing every 30 secs
Error condion -2 Red ON Constant loud sound Unit microprocessor has
ailed
Replace
Amber
End o Li e Red Flashing End Chirp twice every
30 seconds
The unit has reached the
end o its li e
Replace
Amber Flashing twice every 30 secs
Charging the baery
back up
Red Lb Flashes NONE
Baery backup is charging (unit
is monitoring or CO)
Nothing
Amber Flashing every 15 secs
Low baery Red Flashing every 15 secs Lb Chirp / 15 secs Back up baery is
discharged
Ensure switch is On at
the rear o the unit -i it
persists contact Kidde
Amber Flashing every 15 secs
(Lb Flashes)
Displays CO ppm
( 30-999)
NOTE: If AC mains is connected and acve, the Green LED will be on connuous. If Green LED is not on, see Secon 6.
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5. Using Your Non-Digital Alarm(4MCO) – what the signals mean
LEDs Sounder Unit Status Acon
Normal Operaon Red None Normal Operaon None
Amber
Alarm Red Flashing 4 loud beeps/pause/4
loud beeps- repeated
CO detected See secon
Amber
Interconnected CO
alarm detects CO
Red Flashing 4 loud beeps/pause/4
loud beeps- repeated
Interconnected CO alarm
detects CO
See secon
Amber
Interconnected Heat/Smoke
alarm detects hazard
Red Flashing 3 loud beeps/pause/3
loud beeps- repeated
Smoke or heat has been
detected rom an intercon-
nected smoke or heat alarm
EVACUATE THE PREMISES
ACCORDING TO YOUR ESCAPE
PLAN
Amber
Error condion -1 Red Flashing every 30 secs Chirp/30 secs Unit has ailed Replace
Amber Flashing every 30 secs
Error condion -2 Red ON Constant loud sound Unit microprocessor has
ailed
Replace
Amber
End o Li e Red Flashing Chirp twice every
30 seconds
The unit has reached the
end o its li e
Replace
Amber Flashing twice every 30 secs
Charging the bat-
tery back up
Red NONE
Baery backup is charging (unit
is monitoring or CO)
Nothing
Amber Flashing every 15 secs
Low baery Red Flashing every 15 secs Chirp / 15 secs Back up baery is
discharged
Ensure switch is On at the rear
o the unit -i it persists
contact Kidde
Amber Flashing every 15 secs
NOTE: If AC mains is connected and acve, the Green LED will be on connuous. If Green LED is not on,
see Secon 6.
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Tesng
Each week your alarm should be tested by pressing the test buon. The alarm will beep once
ollowed by a brie pause. Then the alarm will sound ully with 4 beeps a pause and then 4 beeps.
During tesng the red LED will flash.
The Digital model will display “888” ollowed by a 200+ number.
This confirms that the alarm is powered up and working.
Re-seng the Alarm
I the alarm sounds, the test / reset buon will silence the alarm unless it is sll detecng dangerous
levels o CO.
Peak Level Memory – Digital model only
Pressing the Peak level memory buon tells you i you have had levels o CO>9ppm. To reset keep the
peak level buon pressed and press the test buon or 2 seconds.
End of Life Noficaon
Aer 7 years o connuous operaon, the unit will chirp twice every 30 seconds, and the amber LED
will flash twice. The red LED will also be flashing. Unit has reached end o li e, and must be replaced.
NOTE: Constant exposures to extreme temperatures and humidies may affect ba ery life.
5. Using Your Alarm –Cont.
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6.Mains Power Failure – Digital Alarm (4MDCO)
LEDs LCD Sounder Unit status
Loss o Mains
power
Red OFF 0 or CO ppm
displayed
every 60 secs
Unit has no mains
power and the baery
back up will have
limited li e
Green Flashing every 7 secs
Amber OFF
Low Baery
when mains
has ailed
Red Flashing every 15 secs Lb and 0 or CO
ppm alternate
- only or the
first 5 minutes
Chirp/15 secs Back up baery is dis-
charged
Green Flashing every 7 secs
Amber Flashing every 15 secs
Baery back
up close to
discharge
Red Flashing every 60 secs None Chirp/60 secs Unit will no longer
detect CO
Green Flashing every 7 secs
Amber OFF
Acon
Restore the
mains ASAP
Restore the
mains ASAP
Restore the
mains ASAP
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6.Mains Power Failure – Non Digital Alarm (4MCO)
LEDs Sounder Unit status Acon
Loss o Mains
power
Red OFF Unit has no mains
power and the baery
back up will have
limited li e
Restore the mains
ASAP
Green Flashing every 7 secs
Amber OFF
Low Baery
when mains
has ailed
Red Flashing every 15 secs Chirp/15 secs Back up baery is dis-
charged
Restore the mains
ASAP
Green Flashing every 7 secs
Amber Flashing every 15 secs
Baery back
up close to
discharge
Red Flashing every 60 secs Chirp/60 secs Unit will no longer
detect CO
Restore the mains
ASAP
Green Flashing every 7 secs
Amber OFF
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7. Interconnected systems
Interconnected systems of Kidde Models - 1SFW, 1SFWR, 2SFW, 2SFWR,3SFW, 3SFWR,
4MCO, 4MDCO
CO Alarm Smoke/Heat Alarm
Press CO test buon Normal test sequence - 4 loud beeps
pause and then 4 loud beeps and so on.
Do not sound
Press Smoke/Heat Alarm
test buon
3 loud beeps pause 3 beeps with
Red LED flashing
3 loud beeps pause 3 loud
beeps with Red LED flashing
Smoke/Heat Alarm Event 3 loud beeps pause 3 loud beeps with
Red flashing. The Digital model will
display " Fire"
3 loud beeps pause 3 loud
beeps with Red flashing.
CO event Alarms with 4 loud beeps pause 4 beeps
and so on
Do not sound
Smokes/Heat alarm will overide CO
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7. Interconnected systems
Interconnected systems of Firex models, KF10, KF10R, KF20, KF20R, KF30, KF30R
CO Alarm Smoke/Heat Alarm
Press CO test buon Normal test sequence - 4 loud beeps
pause and then 4 loud beeps and so on.
Normal test sequence - 4 loud beeps
pause and then 4 loud beeps and so on.
Press Smoke/Heat
Alarm test buon
3 loud beeps pause 3 beeps with
Red LED flashing
3 loud beeps pause 3 loud beeps with
Red LED flashing
Smoke/Heat Alarm
Event
3 loud beeps pause 3 loud beeps with
Red flashing. The Digital model will
display " Fire".
3 loud beeps pause 3 loud beeps with
Red flashing.
CO event Alarms with 4 loud beeps pause 4 beeps
and so on.
Alarms with 4 loud beeps pause 4 beeps
and so on.
Smokes/Heat alarm will overide CO
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8. What to do if Your Alarm Sounds!
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure
WARNING! Acvaon of the alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO)
which can kill you.
Based on recommendaons rom EN 50292, ollow these steps i alarm sounds (4 loud audible pulses
ollowed by a pause or 5 seconds):
1. Keep calm and open all doors and windows. Turn off all uel-burning appliances i possible. Note: it is possible
that outdoor condions could influence domesc CO alarms (bad traffic polluon in cold weather, or example).
In these circumstances, the level o indoor CO might actually increase when doors and windows are opened.
2. I the alarm connues to sound, even aer being reset (where appropriate), then evacuate the premises, alerng
other occupants to the risk. Leave doors and windows open. Do not re-enter the premises.
3. Get medical help or anyone suffering the effects o CO poisoning, and advise that CO inhalaon is suspected.
4. Call Gas Emergency Services: 0800 111 999, or your local Gas Sa e Registered Engineer:
PHONE NUMBER:
Never restart the source of the CO problem unl it has been corrected. Never ignore the sound
of the alarm! If the alarm is sounding, pressing the test/reset bu on will terminate the alarm.
If the CO condion that caused the alert in the first place connues, the alarm will reacvate.
If the unit alarms again within six minutes, it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly
become a dangerous situaon.
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9. Maintenance of Your Alarm
This is a Mains Alarm. Isolate be ore removing or decorang. I in doubt contact a qualified
electrician.
Warning: Do not tamper with the apparatus, as there is a risk o electric shock or mal uncon.
To keep your alarm in good working order:
•Test every week
•Vacuum regularly to remove dust
•Keep away from solvents or detergents
•Avoid spraying air-freshener, hair-spray near the alarm
•Do not paint the alarm. If decorang or using adhesives close to the alarm, remove it
temporarily
NOTE: there could be other compounds occurring within a parcular household which could cause
similar e ects.
The following substances can a ect the sensor and cause false alarms:
Methane, Propane, Iso-butane, Iso-propanol, Ethylene, Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl
acetate, Hydrogen Sulphide, Hydrogen, Sulphur Dioxide, alcohol based products,
paints, thinners, solvents, adhesives, hair-sprays, aershaves or per umes and
some cleaning agents.
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10.Troubleshoong
LEDs LCD Sounder Unit Status Acon
Error condion -1 Red Flashing every 30 secs
Err
Chirp/30 secs Unit has ailed Replace
Amber Flashing every 30 secs
Error condion -2 Red ON
Constant
lound sound
Unit micro-
processor has
ailed
Replace
Amber
End o Li e
Red Flashing
End Chirp twice
every 30 sec-
onds
The unit has
reached the end
o its li e
Replace
Amber Flashing twice every
30 secs
Low baery Red Flashing every 15 secs
NONE Chirp/15 secs Backup baery is
discharged
Ensure switch is ON at
the rear o the unit-i it
persists, contact Kidde
Amber Flashing every 15 secs
(4MDCO)
NOTE: If AC mains is connected and acve, the Green LED will be on connuous. If Green LED is not on,
see Secon 6.
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11. Product Specificaons
Power 240V, 50Hz 30mA max
Sensor Electrochemical CO Sensor
Storage and Transport
Condions
-20 ºC to +60ºC, 5 - 95% RH (no condensing)
Temperature Range Operang range: 0°C to 40°C
Humidity up to 90% relave humidity (RH), non-condensing
Alarm Sound 85db+ at 10’ (3 metres) @ 3.4 +/- 0.5 KHz pulsing alarm
Size and weight Weight: 220g
Dimensions: 145mm x145mm x 40mm
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