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PSA LIFESAVER LIFCO240 User Manual

240v mains carbon monoxide alarm with rechargeable battery back-up
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2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_
2019.9.17
4:33 PM
Page 1
User Guide
Model: LIFCO240
240V Mains
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
with Rechargeable
Battery back-up
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 battery back up
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  • Page 1 2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 1 User Guide Model: LIFCO240 240V Mains Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Rechargeable Battery back-up 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 battery back up...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 1 Contents Product Function What is Carbon Monoxide? Safety Information Installation Instructions – Recommended Locations 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: Product Function

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 2 1. Product Function Test / Reset Button Green, Power LED Red, Alarm LED FLASHING = ALARM POWER BATTERY 1 Flash Low battery LED = SERVICE EN50291-1: 2010 License No. KM98848 Model : LIFCO240 Model LIFCO240...

  • Page 4: What Is Carbon Monoxide

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 3 2. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas with no taste, colour or smell. Potential Sources of CO This CO alarm is not a substitute for the correct maintnance of your appliances.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 4 Safety information To be safe, know the possible sources of CO in your home. Keep fuel burning appliances and their chimneys and vents in good working condition. Learn the early symptoms of exposure, and if you suspect CO poisoning, move outside to fresh air and get emergency help. Your first line of defence is an annual inspection and regular maintenance of your appliances.
  • Page 6 2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 5 3. Safety information-Alarm levels as defined by EN50291-1:2010 The table below shows the response times at which your CO alarm will sound; Parts per Million (PPM) of CO Time until Alarm 60 – 90 minutes 10 –...
  • Page 7 2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 6 3. Important Safety Information NOTE: If you recognise any of the above symptoms consult your Doctor immediately. NOTE: Young children, elderly and pets are more susceptible to the dangers of CO. NOTE: Your alarm is designed to detect CO gas. It is not designed to detect smoke, fire or other gas such as natural gas.

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions - Recommended Locations

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 7 4. Installation Instructions – Recommended Locations When mounting 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 2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 8 4. Installation Instructions –Supply and Interconnect Refer to Separate Easy Installation Instructions NOTE: THIS HEAT ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY QUALIFIED (LICENSED) ELECTRICIANS ONLY. THIS ALARM MUST BE POWERED BY A CONSTANT 240V AC, 50Hz SUPPLY THAT IS NOT CONTROLLED BY ANY FORM OF SWITCH.

  • Page 10: Using Your Alarm-What The Signals Mean

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 9 5. Using Your Alarm – what the signals mean LEDs Sounder Unit Status Action Normal Operation None Normal Operation None Amber Flashing Alarm 4 loud beeps/pause/ CO detected See section Amber 4 loud beeps- repeated Flashing Interconnected CO 4 loud beeps/pause/...
  • Page 11 2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 10 5. Using Your Alarm Cont. – Testing Each week your alarm should be tested by pressing the test button. 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.

  • Page 12: Mains Power Failure

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 11 6. Mains Power Failure LEDs Sounder Unit status Action Loss of Mains Unit has no mains power Restore the mains and the battery back up power Green Flashing every 7 secs ASAP will have limited life Amber Flashing every 15 secs Low Battery when...

  • Page 13: Interconnected Systems

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 12 7. Interconnected systems Interconnected systems of PSA LIFESAVER New line Models - LIF5800/2, LIF5800RL/2, LIFHA240 CO Alarm Smoke/Heat Alarm Press CO test button Normal test sequence - 4 loud beeps pause and 4 loud beeps pause and then 4 loud beeps and so on.

  • Page 14: What To Do If Your Alarm Sounds

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 13 8. What to do if Your Alarm Sounds! Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure WARNING! Activation of the alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill you Based on recommends from EN 50292, follow these steps if alarm sounds (4 loud audible pulses followed by a pause for 5 seconds): 1.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Of Your Alarm

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 14 9. Maintenance of Your Alarm This is a Mains Alarm. Isolate before removing for decorating. If in doubt contact a qualified electrician. Warning: Do not tamper with the apparatus, as there is a risk of electric shock or malfunction.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 15 10.Troubleshooting LEDs Sounder Unit Status Action Flashing every 30 Error condition -1 secs Chirp/30 secs Unit has failed Replace Amber Flashing every 30 secs Unit micro- Error condition -2 Constant lound processor has Replace Amber sound failed...

  • Page 17: Product Specifications

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 16 11. Product Specifications Power 240V, 50Hz 30mA max Sensor Electrochemical CO Sensor Storage and Transport -20 ºC to +60ºC, 5 - 95% RH (no condensing) Conditions Temperature Range Operating range: 0°C to 40°C Humidity up to 90% relative humidity (RH), non-condensing Alarm Sound 85db+ at 10’...

  • Page 18: Warnings And Important Notices

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 17 12. Warnings and Important Notices 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 19: Environmental Protection

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 18 13. Environmental Protection Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

  • Page 20: Warrantyand Liability

    Authorised Reseller's or Distributor’s invoice / receipt provided to you. PSA Products Pty Ltd will repair or replace the product (at the option of PSA Products) due to any manufacturing defect, at the cost of PSA Products Pty Ltd (excluding any labour costs relating to removal or re-installation of product, and transport costs).

  • Page 21: Warranty Form

    2512-7243-00_4MCO(LIFCO240)_V7a:_ 2019.9.17 4:33 PM Page 20 15.Warranty Form Register this product for warranty to ensure fast and effective service. Please visit our website www.psaproducts.com.au/registration to register. Please retain this warranty section and complete the details below. When you claim Warranty for the product. Please present this section together with the faulty product.
  • Page 22 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS CO ALARM. EN50291-1 : 2010 License No. KM98848 Another Quality Product By: PSA Products Pty Ltd 17 Millicent Street, Burwood, Victoria 3125 1300 PSA PRODUCTS(1300 772 776) Fax: (03) 9888 9993 Email:enquiry@psaproducts.com.au Webite:www.psaproducts.com.au Made in China...

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