Overview Contents BE1555 Blue Medical device information CO Sensor Radio button Yellow Green Installation Signal pattern Changing the radio key RADIO ALARM FAULT Facts about carbon monoxide POWER TEST & CARBON HUSH MONOXIDE Location and positioning ALARM Monitoring, testing and maintenance...
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Device Regulation EU 2017/745. professional. This symbol indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a specific medical About the BE1555 Visit CO detector device can be identified. It’s available on the product and gift box. Intended purpose This symbol indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical This device is part of the Visit alerting system.
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Configuration options Humidity during transportation and storage: <95%, non-condensing Humidity during operation: 15% to 95%, non-condensing This device can be configured with the following Visit receivers: This device is designed such that it functions without problems or restrictions if used Compatible Visit receivers Operating conditions...
Installation Signal pattern Make sure to select a location complying with the advice in Location and positioning. When the alarm detects over 43 ppm CO, the red LED blinks in accordance with the table. This helps locate CO leaks as the alarm gives an indication straight away. This pre-alarm signal may 1 Remove the mounting bracket from the CO alarm by turning it counter-clockwise.
If your Visit system is activated for no reason, there is probably a nearby system that triggers Select one of the BE1555 CO alarms that will function as the master unit. The other alarms will yours. In order to avoid radio interference, you need to change the radio key on all units.
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Carbon monoxide – the silent killer Symptoms of CO poisoning What is carbon monoxide? CO (ppm*) Approximate inhalation time Many people are killed each year, and many more suffer ill health from carbon monoxide concentration and symptoms developed (CO) poisoning. CO is an invisible, odourless, tasteless and extremely toxic gas. It is produced by The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure in any 8 h appliances and vehicles burning fuels, such as coal, oil, natural/bottled gas, paraffin, wood, pet- period according to OSHA*.
Location and positioning Next to an extractor fan. Directly above a sink or cooker. Over heat sources such as radiators or Where dirt or dust could block the The installation of this CO alarm should not be used as a substitute for proper installation, hot air vents.
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Caravans and boats 300 mm CO alarm CO alarm Caravans and boats may have additional risks of carbon monoxide ingress through air vents 150 mm due to the nearby presence of other vehicles, engines, generators or barbecues, however this does not change the basic guidance on location of the alarm. Caravans and boats should be fitted with an alarm in the same room as any combustion appliance(s), located in accordance Dead air, with the Location and positioning section.
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Monitoring To test the CO alarm, press and hold the test/hush button. The unit will respond with one of the following status conditions: The CO alarm self-checks vital functions to ensure that it is operating correctly. 1 The Green LED on the CO alarm blinks and the horn sounds to indicate the unit is powered 1 Low battery fault –...
What to do when the alarm sounds A pilot light frequently going out. Check for excessive rust or cracks on A strange smell when an appliance is appliances and pipe work. Open the doors and windows to Do not use the fuel appliances again operating.
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Recognise that CO poisoning may be but feel better when they are away for CO alarms are not a substitute for life in- Carbon monoxide alarms, with electro- extended periods. surance. House-holders are responsible chemical sensors have a cross sensitivity the cause when family members suffer for their own insurance.
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Technical specifications that the radio paths have not been particular installation. If this device does disrupted by moving furniture or reno- cause such interference, which can be verified by turning the device on and vations, and so generally protect against Features these and other faults.
Troubleshooting Nothing happens when I Check that the unit is secured correctly on the mounting plate. press the CO alarm test/ Wait 15 s before testing again by pushing the test/hush button. Try this hush button. Check the age of the alarm, see the “replace by” label on the unit. ...
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