5. Installa on Instruc ons – Recommended Loca ons 6. Installa on Instruc ons – Moun ng 7. Using your CO Alarm Warning Signals, Tes ng / Re-se ng, LCD read-outs (model 10LLDCO only), Peak Level Display (model 10LLDCO only) 8. Maintenance of your Alarm 9.
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Red, Move to Fresh Air Alarm LED Model 10LLCO TEST/RESET PEAK LEVEL PPM of CO displayed LB= Low Battery End= End of Unit Life EN 50291-1: 2010 MODEL: 10LLDCO Licence No: KM 98848 Peak Level Button Model 10LLDCO Digital Display...
2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 3 1. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that has no taste, colour or smell. Poten al Sources of CO This CO alarm is no subs tute for proper maintenance of your •...
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2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 4 Further informa on for Caravan and Boat Owners The following can lead to carbon monoxide being produced: • Using LPG cooking appliances for space hea ng • Leaving LPG appliances on overnight • Barbecues within the boat cabin or near a caravan door (e.g. under an awning) To be safe, know the possible sources of CO in your home.
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2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 5 Alarm levels as defined by EN50291-1:2010 The table below shows the response mes at which your CO alarm will sound; Parts per Million (PPM) of CO Time un l Alarm 60 – 90 minutes 10 –...
If you recognise any of the above symptoms consult your Doctor immediately. Young children, elderly and pets are more suscep ble to the dangers of CO. Your Kidde alarm is designed to detect CO gas. It is not designed to detect smoke, fire or other gas such as natural gas.
2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 7 3. 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 from EN 50292, follow these steps if alarm sounds (4 loud audible pulses followed by a pause for 5 seconds, repea ng): 1.
2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 8 Never ignore the sound of the alarm! Never restart the source of the CO problem un l it has been corrected. If the alarm is sounding, pressing the test/reset bu on will terminate the alarm.
2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 9 5. Installa on Instruc ons – Recommended Loca ons When wall-moun ng 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. •...
2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 10 6. Installa on Instruc ons – Moun ng THIS ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON AND IS TO BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS Wall-moun ng (recommended by the manufacturer, if possible) 1.
2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 11 7. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 10LLCO) Recognising Alarm Signals and Warnings Feature What this means Required Ac on Green LED flashes every 30 seconds Normal opera on None Amber LED flashes every second, beeps every Low ba ery If cold allow unit to warm 60 seconds...
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2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 12 7. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 10LLCO) Tes ng Test your alarm each week by pressing the test bu on. It will beep once followed by 4 loud pulses, then a brief pause and then 4 more pulses, ending with a single beep. During this test sequence, the red LED will flash for 10 seconds.
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2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 13 7. Using Your Alarm (for Digital unit only, 10LLDCO) Addi onal features for the CO alarm with the digital display screen, model 10LLDCO; Digital Screen Digital Sound What this means Required ac on Screen emi ed Dot flashes...
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2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 14 7. Using Your Alarm (for Digital unit only) – Cont’d Peak Level Display Press peak level bu on to display the highest CO reading between 11 – 999ppm since the peak level was reset. This feature is useful to help you to know what levels of CO may have been detected in your absence so correc ve ac on can be taken (such as servicing your boiler).
2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 15 8. Maintenance of Your Alarm 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 •...
Amber LED replace if s ll beeping flashes every second Single chirp every 30 Replace alarm seconds with Amber Alarm fault (contact Kidde if s ll in LED flashes every sec- guarantee) ond. Constant tone Replace alarm Alarm Alarm malfunc on...
2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 17 10. Product Specifica ons Power Sealed in lithium ba ery Sensor Electrochemical CO Sensor Accuracy Depending on the ambient condi on (temperature, humidity) and the condi on of the sensor, the alarm readings may vary. The digital readings tolerances are: Ambient: 27°C +/- 12°C (80°F +/- 10°F), atmospheric pressure +/- 10%, 40% +/- 3% rela ve humidity...
2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 18 11. Warnings and Important No ces 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.
Guarantee Performance: During the above guarantee period, your product will be replaced with a comparable product if the defec ve roduct is returned, postage prepaid, to Kidde Safety Europe ltd, Ash House, Littleton Road, Ashford, TW15 1TZ, UK. Telephone 0333 772 2227 together with proof of purchase date. Please include a note descibing the problem when you return the unit. The replacement product will be in guarantee for the remainder of the original guarantee period or for six months, whichever is longer.
2539-7201-05_10LLCO_10LLDCO_V1:_ 2016.11.2 9:06 AM Page 20 13. Environmental Protec on Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facili es exist. Check with Local Authority or Supplier for recycling advice...