SAFETY SIREN HS80004 User manual
©Copyright,
1996
All Rights Reserved
Family Safety Products, Inc.
2879 Remico SW
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 530-6540
Safety
Siren™
Carbon Monoxide,
Propane &Methane
DETECTOR
Owner's Manual
Model Number
HS80004
HS80104
HS80204
HS80504
•
Family
Safety
Products
Inc.
Table
of
Contents
Facts and Concerns about Carbon Monoxide
and Combustible Gas
....
Sources
of
Carbon Monoxide
....................
• .
Sources
of
Combustible
Gas.
.....
5
.
.....
6
Symptoms
of
Car-bon Monoxide Poisoning
............
.
....
7
Operating Instructions.
Installation
.................
.
Location
of
the Detector
.................•
.
.....
9
Testing Safety Siren™ for Carbon Monoxide
and Combustible Gas
........................
..
.......
.
......
9
What to Do When the
Alann
Sounds
For Carbon Monoxide.
For Combustible Gas
SafetySiren™ for Carbon Monoxide and Combustible Gas
Sensor Specifications
Warranty
.
........
10
10
11
12
FACTS AND CONCERNS ABOUT
CARBON MONOXIDE:
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas, which is
VI
.y
toxic and nearly impossible to detect without the use
of
sensing
equipment. Carbon monoxide can be absorbed into the
body's
bloodstream nearly
10
times faster than pure oxygen. Thus
it
can limit the
body's
ability to absorb oxygen whenever carbon monoxide is present,
even in smaIl amounts. This reduced ability
of
the body to absorb oxygen
is known
as
chemical asphyxiation and it can result
in
death whenever
carbon monoxide is present in small quantities over a period
of
time.
As the level
of
carbon monoxide rises in a closed environment, the toxic
effects require less and less
ti
me to occur. This relationship can be seen in
Figure I. While
it
takes over three hours for
an
atmosphere with 0.01%
CO to produce a headache,
it
takes only one hour for 0.02% CO to
produce the same effects. At 0.04%
CO
the time required to produce the
same headache is only
25
minutes. The HS 80004 SafetySiren™ unit is
designed
to
generate an
alann
at the foIlowing exposure levels as defined
by Underwriters Laboratories:
in less than 90 minutes at 0.01 % CO (100ppm CO)
in less than
35
minutes at 0.02% CO (200ppm CO)
in less than IS minutes
at
0.04% CO (400ppm CO)
Warning:
This device may not alann at low carbon monoxide levels. The federal
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established
that continuous exposure to
CO
levels
of
50 ppm should not be exceeded
in an eight hour period. This detector has not been investigated for carbon
monoxide detection below 100 ppm. Individuals with a medical condition
may consider using a more sensitive device.
Figure
1 -
Carbon
Monoxide Concentration
versus Time
and
%
COHb
Carbon Monoxide Concentration
PPM
CO
VS.
MINUTES
A -
50%
COHb
(Permanent
Brain
Damage
-
Death)
B -
45%
COHb
(Coma
&
Permanent
Brain
Damage)
-1.\1\\\\\11\---1--+-+--1 C-
40%
COHb
(Collapse)
D_
-
35%
COHb
(Vomiting)
o
...,j,l\+~'tt--+--+-+--I
E -
30%
COHb
(Drowsy)
()
F -
25%
COHb
(Headache
&
Nausea)
-IffiJf\JjlAA~--+-+--j
G-
20%
COHb
(Headache)
::!!:
H -15%
COHb
(Slighl
Headache)
C.
I -10%
COHb
(None)
c..
J -
50/
.
COHb
INone)
MINUTES
4
Sources
of
Carbon
Monoxide:
Carbon monoxide results from incomplete combustion
of
carbon-
based fuels such as natural gas, charcoal, wood, coal, heating oil,
kerosene, gasoline and propane. Many
of
these fuels can be found
throughout the home, for example in kitchen appliances, furnaces, water
heaters, fIreplaces, portable heaters, barbecue grills, and automobiles.
If
incomplete combustion occurs in any
of
the
of
the
devices shown below
and they are improperly vented to the outside, the danger
of
CO poisoning
exists.
Figure 2. Sources
of
carbon
monoxide
Water Heater Automobile Space Heater
•
Fireplace Furnace Charcoal Grill
Sources
of
Combustible Gas
Disastrous explosions can occur from leaks
of
combustible gases, such as
natural gas (methane) and LPG gas (propane). These gases are used to
fuel a variety
of
common appliances found in the home. Cooking
stoves/ovens, hot-water heaters, clothes dryers, space heaters, fireplace
starters, and heating furnaces are the most common gas-fuel burning
appliances. Natural gas and propane can cause devastating explosions
from even the smallest leaks from any
of
these appliances.
•
Fireplace
Space Heater
Sources of Combustible Gases
Furnace
Water Heater
6
41)
--
Dryer
Stove
Symptoms
of
Carbon
Monoxide Poisoning
The following symptoms are related to carbon monoxide poisoning and
should be discussed with all members
of
the household:
l\1:ild
Exposure:
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as
"flu-like" symptoms).
Medium Exposure:
Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion,
rapid
heart
rate.
Extreme Exposure:
Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardiopulmonaryfailure, death.
Many cases
of
reported carbon monoxide poisoning have indicated that
although victims were aware they were not well, they became disoriented
to the point they were unable to save themselves by either exiting the
building
or
calling for assistance. Young children and household pets may
be the first affected by CO poisoning.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installation
This HS 80004 SafetySiren™ Carbon Monoxide and Combustible Gas
Sensor plugs directly into a standard 11O-volt AC household outlet. The
unit should
be
oriented vertica11y so that all
of
the script on the face
of
the
unit appears in the upright position. The ventilation slots must
not
be
blocked and the unit must be kept dust free. A proper airflow must
be
maintained through the unit
to
obtain an air sampling representative
of
the
local environment. The only maintenance the unit requires is a thorough
vacuuming once every six months.
\VARNING:
There
are
no
user
serviceable
parts
inside the unit. Do
not remove the
back
cover. Removal of the
back
cover will void
the
warranty.
CAUTION: When the
unit
has been stored unplugged for several
weeks, its sensitivity to combustible gases
will
decline. To restore the
unit to
normal
sensitivity, allow a 24-hour
warmup
period.
Once the unit is plugged into the wall outlet, the green
power
indicator
should light up. The red indicator will flash approximately once every
three seconds to indicate the unit is operating properly. It should
be
noted
that the sounding
of
the alarm will indicate whether the sensor has
detected unsafe levels
of
CO
or combustible gas. Continuous appearance
of
the red indicator and the continuous sounding
of
the audible buzzer
indicates a presence
of
potentially dangerous levels
of
CO. Continuous
appearance
of
the red indicator and the intermittent sounding
of
the
audible alarm indicates the presence
of
potentially dangerous levels
of
combustible gases.
If
the unit begins beeping once every 5 seconds or the
red
LED
light is not flashing once very 3 seconds, then a fault has
occurred in the unit.
If
either condition exists, disconnect the unit from
the AC
power
immediately and call Family Safety Products at 616-530-
6540.
WARNING: Make sure
that
the
unit
~ not plugged into a wall outlet
controlled
by
a light switch.
CAUTION: This carbon monoxide
and
combustible gas detector is
designed to detect carbon monoxide gas
and
ANY source of
combustion
or
the combustible gases
of
methane
and
propane.
It
is
NOT designed to detect smoke, fire,
or
other
gases.
9
Location
of
the
Detector
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that each
household have at least one Carbon Monoxide detector placed
in
the
sleeping areas
of
the horne. A second detector located near appliances
or
equipment using combustible fuel adds
an
extra measure
of
safety. Figure
3 shows suggested locations
in
the home. Make sure that airflow through
the unit's ventilation slots is
not
inhibited
by
curtains, furniture
or
other
items. The audible alarms should
be
able to be heard from all sleeping
areas
in
the home. Units must
not
be
placed within five feet
of
open flame
cooking appliances. Also, avoid placing units near paint thinner fumes or
in
areas where the temperature varies outside the range
of
40.0oF (4.4°C) to
100"F (37.S"C).
CAUTION: This
detector
will only indicate
the
presence
of
carbon
monoxide
and
combustible gas
at
the
sensor.
Carbon
monoxide
and
combustible gas
may
be
present
in
other
areas.
Figure
3 - Suggested locations
for
SafetySiren™ for
Carbon
Monoxide
and
Combustible
Gas
sensors.
10
Testing the SafetySiren™
for
Carbon
Monoxide
and
Combustible Gas
Sensor
To
verify the circuitry is operating properly, use the TestlReset button
built into the unit. Simply press down on the button during normal
operation and note the red indicator. The red indicator will light
continuously and the audible alarm will sound as long as the button is held
down. Once you release the TestlReset, the red indicator will return to
blinking at a three-second rate
and
the audible alarm will cease, indicating
the unit has returned to a normal operating mode. Test the unit monthly.
If
the unit begins beeping once every 5 seconds or the red LED light is not
t1ashing once every 3 seconds, then a fault has occurred in the unit.
Disconnect the unit from the
AC
power immediately
and
call Family
Safety Products at 616-530-6540.
Resetting
the
Alarm
The Test/ Reset button may also be used to reset the audible alarm during
the alarm mode. Once the
alann
is activated by detection
of
high
CO
or
combustible gas levels, simply press the TestlReset button to disable the
audible alarm.
If
the high
CO
level
or
combustible gas level continues,
the audible alarm will again sound within a 2.5 minute period. The red
indicator will remain lit during the time the audible alarm is disabled,
indicating that the alarm condition still exists.
11
WHAT
TO
DO WHEN
THE
ALARM SOUNDS
WARNING
If
a continuous
alarm
sounds for
Carbon
Monoxide
Activation
of
this device indicates the presence
of
carbon monoxide which
can be FATAL.
1)
If
anyone has a headache
or
an
upset
stomach, call the
Fire
Department
and
move to a location which has fresh
air.
DO
A
HEAD
COUNT
TO
CHECK
THAT
ALL
PERSONS
ARE
ACCOUNTED
FOR.
DO
NOT
RE·ENTER
THE
PREMISES
UNTIL
IT
HAS
BEEN
AIRED
OUT
AND
THE
PROBLEM
CORRECTED!
If
no one exhibits symptoms
of
discomfort associated with carbon
monoxide poisoning, simply:
2) Operate the reset button,
3) Turn
off
appliances, vehicle, or other sources
of
combustion at once
(furnace, water heater, wood burning stove, RV, automobile, or the
like).
4) Get fresh air into premises or vehic1e,
5)
Cal1
a qualified technician and have the problem fixed before restarting
appliances or vehicle.
12
If
the
intermittent
alarm
sounds
for
Combustible Gas
An
intermittent audible alarm from this device indicates the presence
of
combustible gases, the source
of
which may
be
an
appliance such as a
furnace, water heater, oven/stove, or dryer.
•
Do
not
operate any electrical devices such as light switches or
telephones.
•
Do
not
plug
or
unplug any electrical devices because they may cause a
spark.
• Immediately extinguish any flames
or
pilot lights.
• Ventilate the
area
by opening doors and windows.
• Determine the source
of
the gas.
Seek
a qualified technician or call your
local gas company.
• Turn offthe gas supply.
13
SafetySiren™for
Carbon
Monoxide
and
Combustible Gas Sensor
Model
HS
80004 Specifications
Power
Source
..............
11O-volt AC/60Hz at 15 Watts
CO
Sensor
CG
Sensor
. . .
CO
Sensor calibrated at 200 ppm
CO
specific to avoid false alarms.
.........
Alarm trip-point set at less than 25%
LEL
(Lower Explosive Limit) 3.8% by volume
Natural gas (methane) in air 2.1% by
volume LP-gas (propane) in air
Temperature
...............
4.4°C
(4(yF) to
37.SoC
(IOO"F)
CO
Audible
Alarm
..........
Continuous 85dB alann
at
10ft.
for CO
CG
Audible
Alann
Visual Alarm
.....
Intennittent alarm for Combustible Gas
..
(3
second blinking rate for
nonnal
operation). Continuous
RED
LED
during
alarm condition.
Green
LED
Operation
.......
Continuous Operation
When
Power On
Detection frequency
.........
Air
sampled every 2.5 minutes for CO.
Test
..
Dimensions
Weight
Air
sampled continuously for
Combustible Gas after an initial warm-up
of
2.5 minutes
.
.........
Test button verifies proper operation
when
unit is
in
normal operation. Once in
alarm mode the Test button will reset
audible alarm until next air sampling
....
4.7 inches x 3.1 inches x 2.1 inches
.........
12 ounces
14
Limited
Warranty
Your Safety Siren™ for Carbon Monoxide and Combustible Gas has a
five-year warranty from date
of
purchase against defects
in
material and
workmanship. Units returned to the manufacturer during this period
because
of
such defects will
be
repaired or replaced free
of
charge. For
repairs within the warranty period
or
receipt
of
a faulty unit, call Family
Safety Products at 616-530-6540 to receive a Return Authorization
Number (RAN). Include a written description
of
the problem. You may
then ship the unit to the address listed below along with the RAN, and
proof
of
purchase.
The warranty covers only defects
in
material
or
workmanship
in
nonnal
use and not damage from negligent handling, misuse, or
lack
of
proper
care. Important:
Do
not remove the
back
cover. Such removal will void
the warranty. This warranty stands
in
place
of
any other warranty either
expressed or implied.
Family Safety Products, Inc. is not liable for any personal injury, property
damage or any incidental
or
consequential damage resulting from gas
leakage, fire, or explosion. The sole remedy for breach
of
this limited
warranty does not, in any instance,
exceed
the purchase price. Your
SafetySiren
rM
for Carbon Monoxide and Combustible Gas sensor does
not
constitute property, disability, life
or
any other type
of
insurance.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights.
You
may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Family Safety Products, Inc.
2879 Remico
SW
Grandville, MI 49418
USA
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