PSA LIFESAVER LIFCO240 User manual

User Guide
EN50291-1 : 2010
License No. KM98848
WARNING :This alarm will not operate without ains power. During a power failure the
unit will operate for at least 24 hours on battery back up
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odel: LIFCO240
240V Mains
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
with Rechargeable
Battery back-up
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Contents
1. Product Function
2. What is Carbon Monoxide?
3. Safety Information
4. Installation Instructions – Recommended Locations
5. Using Your Alarm-what the signals mean
6. Mains Power Failure
7. Interconnected systems
8. What to do if Your Alarm Sounds!
9. Maintenance of Your Alarm
10. Troubleshooting
11. Product Specifications
12. Warnings and Important Notices
13. nvironmental Protection
14. Warranty and Liability
15. Warranty Form
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Green,
Power LED
Test / Reset
Button
Model LIFCO240
Red,
Alarm LED
LOW
BATTERY
POWER
FLASHING
= ALARM
1 Flash
= SERVICE Low battery LED
Model : LIFCO240
EN50291-1: 2010
License No. KM98848
1. Product Function
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2. What is Carbon onoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas with no taste, colour or smell.
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 the correct maintnance
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 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.
Carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison. Longterm 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.
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To be safe, know the possible sources of CO in your home. Keep fuel burning
appliances and their chimneys and vents in good working condition. Learn the early symptoms of
exposure, and if you suspect CO poisoning, move outside to fresh air and get emergency help.
Your first line of defence is an annual inspection and regular maintenance of your appliances.
Contact a licensed contractor or call your local utility company for assistance.
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.
3. Safety information
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3. Safety information-Alarm levels as defined
by EN50291-1:2010
The table below shows the response times at which your CO alarm will sound;
CO Advice and Information
The table below shows the effects of different levels of CO poisoning on the body;
Parts per Million (PPM) of CO Time until Alarm
50 60 – 90 minutes
100 10 – 40 minutes
300 Must alarm in less than 3 minutes
Parts per Million (PPM) ffects 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 possi-
ble within 2 – 3 hours
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3. Important Safety Information
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 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.
NOTE: Individuals with certain specific medical conditions may need an alarm that
operates below 30ppm. If this applies consult your Doctor.
I PORTANT: Ensure that all family members are familiar with the symptoms of CO
poisoning and how your alarm works.
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4. Installation Instructions – Recommended Locations
•When mounting place the alarm a horizontal distance of between 1 metre and 3 metres from a fuel 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 of bedrooms* and place at sleeping height if a heating appliance is in the bed-
room.
•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.
Locations to Avoid
•Avoid locating next to draughts, such as doors, windows, extractor fans, air vents or other similar
ventilation openings.
•Avoid locating close to obstructions (e.g. behind curtains, shelves or furniture).
•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 from sinks.
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4. Installation Instructions –Supply and Interconnect
Refer to Separate Easy Installation Instructions
NOTE: THIS HEAT ALAR UST BE INSTALLED BY QUALIFIED (LICENSED)
ELECTRICIANS ONLY.
THIS ALARM MUST B POW R D BY A CONSTANT 240V AC, 50Hz SUPPLY THAT IS
NOT CONTROLL D BY ANY FORM OF SWITCH.
THIS ALARM INT RCONN CTS WITH UP TO 24 OTH R D VIC S (OF WHICH 18 CAN
B INITIATING)INCLUDING SMOK , CO AND H AT ALARMS. (See page 12)
THIS ALARM IS NOT D SIGN D TO B INT RCONN CT D WITH OTH R
MANUFACTUR R’S PRODUCTS, UNL SS OTH RWIS SP CIFI D.
WARNING: This alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a square wave or
modified square wave inverter. These type of inverters are sometimes used to supply power to
the structure in off grid installations, such as solar or wind derived power sources. These power
sources produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm.
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5. Using Your Alarm – what the signals mean
LEDs Sounder Unit Status Action
Normal Operation Red None Normal Operation None
Amber
Alarm Red Flashing 4 loud beeps/pause/
4 loud beeps- repeated
CO detected See section
Amber
Interconnected CO
alarm detects CO
Red Flashing 4 loud beeps/pause/
4 loud beeps- repeated
Interconnected CO alarm detects
CO
See section
Amber
Interconnected Heat/Smoke alarm
detects hazard
Red Flashing 3 loud beeps/pause/
3 loud beeps- repeated
Smoke or heat has been
detected from an interconnected
smoke or heat alarm
VACUAT TH PR MIS S
ACCORDING TO YOUR
SCAP PLAN
Amber
rror condition -1 Red Flashing every 30 secs Chirp/30 secs Unit has failed Replace
Amber Flashing every 30 secs
rror condition -2 Red ON Constant loud sound Unit microprocessor has
failed
Replace
Amber
nd of Life Red Flashing Chirp twice every
30 seconds
The unit has reached the end
of its life
Replace
Amber Flashing twice every 30 secs
Charging the battery
back up
Red NON
Battery backup is charging (unit is
monitoring for CO)
Nothing
Amber Flashing every 15 secs
Low battery Red Flashing every 15 secs Chirp / 15 secs Back up battery is
discharged
nsure switch is On at the rear
of the unit - if it persists
contact customer service.
Amber Flashing every 15 secs
NOTE: If AC mains is connected and active, the Green LED will be on continuous. If Green LED is not on,
see Section 6.
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Testing
ach week your alarm should be tested by pressing the test button. The alarm will beep once
followed by a brief pause. Then the alarm will sound fully with 4 beeps a pause and then 4
beeps.
During testing the red L D will flash.
This confirms that the alarm is powered up and working.
Re-setting the Alarm
If the alarm sounds, the test / reset button will silence the alarm unless it is still detecting dan-
gerous levels of CO.
End of Life Notification
After 7 years of continuous operation, the unit will chirp twice every 30 seconds, and the
amber L D will flash twice. The red L D will also be flashing. Unit has reached end of life,
and must be replaced.
NOTE: Constant exposures to extreme temperatures and humidities may affect battery
life.
5. Using Your Alarm –Cont.
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6. ains Power Failure
LEDs Sounder Unit status Action
Loss of Mains
power
Red OFF Unit has no mains power
and the battery back up
will have limited life
Restore the mains
ASAP
Green Flashing every 7 secs
Amber OFF
Low Battery when
mains has failed
Red Flashing every 15 secs Chirp/15 secs Back up battery is
discharged
Restore the mains
ASAP
Green Flashing every 7 secs
Amber Flashing every 15 secs
Battery 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 PSA LIFESAVER New line odels - LIF5800/2,
LIF5800RL/2, LIFHA240
CO Alarm Smoke/Heat Alarm
Press CO test button Normal test sequence - 4 loud beeps pause and
then 4 loud beeps and so on.
4 loud beeps pause and
then 4 loud beeps and so on.
Press Smoke/Heat Alarm test but-
ton
3 loud beeps pause 3 beeps with
Red L D flashing
3 loud beeps pause 3 loud beeps with
Red L D flashing
Smoke/Heat Alarm vent 3 loud beeps pause 3 loud beeps with
Red flashing.
3 loud beeps pause 3 loud beeps with
Red flashing.
CO event Alarms with 4 loud beeps pause 4 beeps
and so on
4 loud beeps pause and
then 4 loud 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! Activation of the alarm indicates the presence of Carbon onoxide (CO)
which can kill you.
Based on recommends from N 50292, follow these steps if alarm sounds (4 loud audible pulses followed by a
pause for 5 seconds):
1. Keep calm and open all doors and windows. Turn off all fuel-burning appliances if possible. Note: it is possi-
ble that outdoor conditions could influence domestic CO alarms (bad traffic pollution in cold weather, for ex-
ample). 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 mergency Services: 000:
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Never restart the source of the CO problem until it has been corrected. Never ignore the sound of
the alarm! If the alarm is sounding, pressing the test/reset button will terminate the alarm.
If the CO condition that caused the alert in the first place continues, the alarm will reactivate.
If the unit alarms again within six minutes, it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly
become a dangerous situation.
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9. aintenance of Your Alarm
This is a Mains Alarm. Isolate before removing for decorating. If in doubt contact a qualified
electrician.
Warning: Do not tamper with the apparatus, as there is a risk of electric shock or
malfunction.
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 decorating or using adhesives close to the alarm, remove it
temporarily
NOTE: there could be other compounds occurring within a particular household which
could cause similar effects.
The following substances can affect the sensor and cause false alarms:
Methane, Propane, Iso-butane, Iso-propanol, thylene, Benzene, Toluene, thyl acetate, Hydro-
gen Sulphide, Hydrogen, Sulphur Dioxide, alcohol based products, paints, thinners, solvents,
adhesives, hair-sprays, aftershaves or perfumes and some cleaning agents.
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10.Troubleshooting
LEDs Sounder Unit Status Action
rror condition -1 Red Flashing every 30
secs Chirp/30 secs Unit has failed Replace
Amber Flashing every 30
secs
rror condition -2 Red ON
Constant lound
sound
Unit micro-
processor has
failed
Replace
Amber
nd of Life
Red Flashing Chirp twice
every 30 sec-
onds
The unit has
reached the
end of its life
Replace
Amber Flashing twice every
30 secs
Low battery Red Flashing every 15
secs Chirp/15 secs Backup battery is
discharged
nsure switch is ON at
the rear of the unit-if it
persists, contact
customer service.
Amber Flashing every 15
secs
NOTE: If AC mains is connected and active, the Green LED will be on continuous.
If Green LED is not on, see Section 6.
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11. Product Specifications
Power 240V, 50Hz 30mA max
Sensor lectrochemical CO Sensor
Storage and Transport
Conditions
-20 ºC to +60ºC, 5 - 95% RH (no condensing)
Temperature Range Operating range: 0°C to 40°C
Humidity up to 90% relative 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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12. Warnings and Important Notices
WARNING: THIS CARBON ONOXIDE ALAR IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSTALLING AND
AINTAINING AN APPROPRIATE NU BER OF S OKE ALAR S IN YOUR HO E.
THIS ALAR WILL NOT SENSE S OKE, FIRE, OR ANY POISONOUS GAS OTHER THAN
CARBON ONOXIDE. FOR THIS REASON YOU UST INSTALL S OKE ALAR S TO
PROVIDE EARLY WARNING OF FIRE AND TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FA ILY FRO
FIRE AND ITS RELATED HAZARDS.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO EASURE CO PLIANCE WITH CO ERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS. THIS ALAR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN
HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS . INDIVIDUALS WITH EDICAL PROBLE S AY CONSIDER USING
WARNING DEVICES WHICH PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS FOR CARBON
ONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS UNDER 30 PP .
I PORTANT: THIS CARBON ONOXIDE ALAR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON
ONOXIDE FRO ANY SOURCE OF CO BUSTION INCLUDING I PROPER OR
ALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCES. THE INSTALLATION OF THIS DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS
A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, USE AND AINTENANCE OF FUEL BURNING
APPLIANCES INCLUDING APPROPRIATE VENTILATION AND EXHAUST SYSTE S
WARNING: THIS ALAR WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT POWER. THIS ALAR REQUIRES A
CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF POWER.
WARNING: THIS UNIT IS NOT A S OKE ALAR . IT WILL NOT SENSE S OKE . FOR EARLY
WARNING OF FIRE YOU UST INSTALL S OKE ALAR S.
I PORTANT: IF ANY FAULT SIGNALS OCCUR, CONTACT THE ANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER
AND DO NOT CONTINUE USING THE ALAR .
WARNING: THE DEVICE CANNOT WARN AGAINST THE CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO
CARBON ONOXIDE OR PROTECT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT SPECIFIC RISK.
WARNING: ALTERING THE ALAR IN ANY WAY AY LEAD TO A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PREVENT IT FRO FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY.
CAUTION: THIS ALAR WILL ONLY INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF CARBON ONOXIDE AT THE
SENSOR. CARBON ONOXIDE AY BE PRESENT IN OTHER AREAS.
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13. Environmental Protection
Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice.
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14. WARRANTYAND LIABILITY
PSA Products Pty Ltd (ABN: 99 076 468 703) of 17 Millicent Street, Burwood 3125 Victoria, Australia warrants this
product for a period of five years from the date of purchase, as reflected on the Authorised Reseller's or Distributor’s
invoice / receipt provided to you. PSA Products Pty Ltd will repair or replace the product (at the option of PSA
Products) due to any manufacturing defect, at the cost of PSA Products Pty Ltd (excluding any labour costs relating
to removal or re-installation of product, and transport costs).
This warranty shall not apply to the product if it has been damaged, modified, abused or altered after the date of
purchase, or if it fails to operate due to improper maintenance. To the extent permitted by law, the liability of PSA
Products Pty Ltd arising from the sale or under the terms of this limited warranty shall not in any case exceed the
cost of replacement and subject to this clause. In no case shall PSA Products Pty Ltd be liable for consequential
loss or damages resulting from the failure of the product or breach of this, or: Any other warranty, express or implied,
loss or damage caused by failure to abide by the instructions supplied in the leaflets. To the extent permitted by law,
PSA Products Pty Ltd., makes no warranty, expressed or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to the consumer replaceable battery if any. A product with
non-serviceable built-in battery is covered under warranty of the product.
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law: Our goods come with
guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or
refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure. What constitutes a major failure is set out in the Australian Consumer Law.
To make a claim under warranty, take the product (with a proof of purchase) to the store where you purchased the
product or contact PSA Products Pty Ltd. Phone [phone]. or mail: [e-mail] with
details, proof of purchase or expense claim in writing.
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