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Table of Contents
- 1 Table of Contents
- 2 What Is Carbon Monoxide (CO)
- 3 Important Safety Informa on
- 4 Switching on Your CO Alarm
- 5 Installa on Instruc Ons - Recommended Loca Ons
- 6 Using Your CO Alarm
- 7 Replacement Ba Eries / End-Of-Life
- 8 What to Do if Your Alarm Sounds
- 9 Maintenance of Your Alarm
- 10 Troubleshoo Ng
- 11 Product Specifica Ons
- 12 Warnings and Important no Ces
- 13 Environmental Protec on
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- Page 1 2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 1 Kidde Ba ery Carbon Monoxide Alarms 7DCO EN50291-1 : 2010 EN50291-2 : 2010 License No. KM98848...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 1 Contents What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)? Important Safety Informa on Switching on Your CO Alarm Installa on Instruc ons – Recommended Loca ons Installa on Instruc ons – Moun ng your alarm Using your CO Alarm Warning Signals, Tes ng / Re-se ng, LCD read-outs (model 7DCO only), Peak Level Display (model 7DCO only) Replacement Ba eries / End-of-Life... - Page 3 Alarm LED Move to Green, Fresh Air Test / Reset Power LED Button Test/ Reset Carbon Monoxide Alarm Model: 7CO Model 7CO Test/Reset Carbon Monoxide Alarm Red, Alarm Operate Alarm LED Move to Fresh Air PPM of CO displayed Peak Level...
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Page 4: What Is Carbon Monoxide (Co)
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 of CO, the sooner it will alarm. - Page 5 2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 4 2. 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.
- Page 6 2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 5 2. Alarm levels as defined by EN50291-2010 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 –...
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Page 7: Important Safety Informa On
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 natural gas. -
Page 8: Switching On Your Co Alarm
2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 7 3. Switching on Your CO Alarm NOTE: Your CO alarm must be installed by a competent person using the guidance that follows: Remove the ba eries from the pack and insert them into the ba ery compartment. Make sure that you fit the ba eries correctly to the polarity markings (+ or -) shown within the ba ery compartment. -
Page 9: Installa On Instruc Ons - Recommended Loca Ons
1 metre from the ground (to (>40°C) areas and away from sinks avoid permanent damage in case acci- dently knocked) *It is recommended that at least one Kidde carbon monoxide alarm is installed on each level of the home. - Page 10 2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 9 5. Installa on Instruc ons – Moun ng THIS ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON AND IS TO BE INSTALLED AC- CORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS Wall-moun ng 1. Drill two holes in a wall 7.8 cm apart (you may wish to use the back-plate for guidance) 2.
- Page 11 2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 10 5. Installa on Instruc ons for Caravans and Boats As well as being recommended for use in homes, this alarm is approved for use in caravans, motor homes and boats. In addi on to following CoGDEM (www.cogdem.org.uk) and NCC guidelines; •...
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Page 12: Using Your Co Alarm
2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 11 6. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 7CO) Recognising Alarm Signals and Warnings Feature What this means Required Ac on Green LED flashes every 30 seconds Normal opera on None The alarm chirps every 60 seconds and the red... - Page 13 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 12 6. Using Your Alarm (non-digital version, 7CO) Tes ng Test your alarm each week by pressing the test bu on. The alarm will beep once followed by 4 loud pulses, then a brief pause and then 4 more pulses, ending with a single beep. While in full alarm, the red LED will flash for 10 seconds.
- Page 14 2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 13 6. Using Your Alarm (for Digital unit only, 7DCO) Addi onal features for the CO alarm with the digital display screen, model 7DCO; Digital Screen Sound emi ed What this means Required ac on Green flash every None Normal opera on.
- Page 15 2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 14 6. Using Your Alarm (for Digital unit only) – Cont’d Peak Level Display Press peak level bu on to display the most recent CO reading between 11 – 999ppm. 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).
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Page 16: Replacement Ba Eries / End-Of-Life
2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 15 7. Replacement of Ba eries / End-of-life Low Ba eries Type of Alarm Sound Emi ed Non-Digital Red flashes every 60 seconds Chirp every 60 seconds Digital LCD Screen Red flashes every 60 seconds Chirp every 60 seconds Slide alarm from back-plate. -
Page 17: What To Do If Your Alarm Sounds
2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM 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 If alarm sounds (4 loud audible pulses followed by a pause for 5 seconds): Immediately move to fresh air –... -
Page 18: Maintenance Of Your Alarm
2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 17 9. 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 •... -
Page 19: Troubleshoo Ng
Change the ba eries seconds plus flashing red LED. Single chirp every 30 Replace alarm seconds plus flashing Alarm fault (contact Kidde if s ll in red LED warranty) Red LED on and con- Replace alarm stant tone Alarm malfunc on... -
Page 20: Product Specifica Ons
2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM Page 19 11. Product Specifica ons Power 3 x AA ba eries (as supplied) 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... -
Page 21: Warnings And Important No Ces
2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM 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 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.
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Page 23: Environmental Protec On
2530-7202-06_7CO(Caravans):_ 2015.2.9 10:18 AM 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 HETAS (Solid Fuel Emergency) 0845 634 5626 O ec (oil) 0845 658 5080 CoGDEM Advice Line for General CO Queries 0800 1694 457 Kidde Website www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk Manufacturer Address Kidde Safety Europe Limited Mathisen Way Colnbrook Berkshire SL3 0HB P/N: 2530-7202-05...