Kidde 4MCO User Manual

Kidde 4MCO User Manual

230v mains carbon monoxide alarms with rechargeable ba4ery back-up
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2016.1.14
2:04 PM
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Kidde 230V Mains Carbon Monoxide Alarms with
Rechargeable Ba ery back-up – User Guide
4MCO
4MDCO
EN50291-1 : 2010
License No. KM98848
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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  • Page 1 2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 1 Kidde 230V Mains Carbon Monoxide Alarms with Rechargeable Ba ery back-up – User Guide 4MCO 4MDCO EN50291-1 : 2010 License No. KM98848 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 1 Contents Diagram of Alarms What is Carbon Monoxide? Safety Informa on Installa on Instruc ons – Recommended Loca ons Using Your Alarm-what the signals mean Mains Power Failure Interconnected systems What to do if Your Alarm Sounds! Maintenance of Your Alarm 10.
  • Page 3: Diagram Of Alarms

    = ALARM POWER BATTERY 1 Flash = SERVICE 1 Flash = SERVICE Digital Display EN50291-1: 2010 Peak Level Button License No. KM98848 EN50291-1: 2010 License No. KM98848 Model : 4MCO Model : 4MDCO Model 4MCO Model 4MDCO Peak Level Button...
  • Page 4: What Is Carbon Monoxide

    • High concentra ons of tobacco smoke 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 of 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.
  • Page 5: Safety Informa On

    2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 4 Safety informa on To be safe, know the possible sources of CO in your home. Keep fuel burning appliances and their chimneys and vents in good working condi on. Learn the early symptoms of exposure, and if you suspect CO poisoning, move outside to fresh air and get emergency help.
  • Page 6 2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 5 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; Parts per Million (PPM) of CO Time un l Alarm 60 – 90 minutes 10 –...
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8: Installa On Instruc Ons - Recommended Loca Ons

    2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 7 4. 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. •...
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 - if it discharged Amber Flashing every 15 secs persists contact Kidde 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.
  • Page 11 2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 10 5. Using Your Non-Digital Alarm(4MCO) – what the signals mean LEDs Sounder Unit Status Ac on Normal Opera on None Normal Opera on None Amber Flashing Alarm CO detected See sec on 4 loud beeps/pause/4...
  • Page 12 2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 11 5. Using Your Alarm Cont. – Tes ng Each week your alarm should be tested by pressing the test bu on. 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 tes ng the red LED will flash.
  • Page 13: Mains Power Failure

    2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 12 6.Mains Power Failure – Digital Alarm (4MDCO) LEDs Sounder Unit status Ac on Loss of Mains 0 or CO ppm Unit has no mains Restore the displayed power and the ba ery mains ASAP power Green Flashing every 7 secs...
  • Page 14 2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 13 6.Mains Power Failure – Non Digital Alarm (4MCO) LEDs Sounder Unit status Ac on Loss of Mains Unit has no mains Restore the mains power and the ba ery power Green Flashing every 7 secs...
  • Page 15: Interconnected Systems

    2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 14 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 Do not sound pause and then 4 loud beeps and so on.
  • Page 16 2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 15 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 Normal test sequence - 4 loud beeps pause and then 4 loud beeps and so on.
  • Page 17: What To Do If Your Alarm Sounds

    2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 16 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 from EN 50292, follow these steps if alarm sounds (4 loud audible pulses followed by a pause for 5 seconds): 1.
  • Page 18: Maintenance Of Your Alarm

    2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 17 9. Maintenance of Your Alarm This is a Mains Alarm. Isolate before removing for decora ng. If in doubt contact a qualified electrician. Warning: Do not tamper with the apparatus, as there is a risk of electric shock or malfunc on. To keep your alarm in good working order: •...
  • Page 19: Troubleshoo Ng

    Backup ba ery is discharged 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,...
  • Page 20: Product Specifica Ons

    2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 19 11. Product Specifica ons Power 240V, 50Hz 30mA max Sensor Electrochemical CO Sensor -20 ºC to +60ºC, 5 - 95% RH (no condensing) Storage and Transport Condi ons Temperature Range Opera ng range: 0°C to 40°C Humidity up to 90% rela ve humidity (RH), non-condensing Alarm Sound...
  • Page 21: Warnings And Important No Ces

    2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 20 12. 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.
  • Page 22: Warranty

    Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm is not a subs tute for property, disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility. Consult your insurance agent. Kidde makes no warranty, express or implied, wri en or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any par cular purpose, with respect of the ba eries.
  • Page 23: Environmental Protec On

    2512-7220-03_v4:_ 2016.1.14 2:04 PM Page 22 14. 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 retailer for recycling advice...
  • Page 24 Emergency No.s Gas Emergency Services 0800 111 999 HETAS (Solid Fuel Emergency) 0845 634 5626 O ec (oil) 0845 658 5080 Kidde Website www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk Manufacturer Address Kidde Safety Europe Limited (Made in China) Mathisen Way Colnbrook Berkshire SL3 0HB P/N: 2512-7220-03...

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