Carbon monoxide - what is it? 1. Carbon monoxide - what is it? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless and odourless respiratory poison. It arises when carbon-containing fuels such as oil, wood and gas are burned incompletely. The causes of this are diverse (e.g. technical defects, a lack of maintenance of combustion equipment or blocked chimneys due to birds’...
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Carbon monoxide - what is it? Concentration Symptoms 150 ppm Light headache after approx. 1.5 hours 200 ppm Headache, dizziness, nausea, tiredness after approx. 2 to 3 hours 400 ppm Strong headache in the forehead area Death after approx. 3 hours 800 ppm Strong symptoms, loss of consciousness after 45 min.
This is the English translation of the German original operating manual. This manual applies to the carbon monoxide alarm KonexXt CO One, mostly called “CO alarm” or “device” elsewhere in the text. The manual contains all the important information and instructions for the safe and proper oper- ation of the device.
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Introduction This manual uses the following symbols and signal words: Symbol/ Meaning signal word WARNING Warning which could lead to serious injuries or death if it is not observed CAUTION Warning which could lead to light or medium injuries if it is not observed ATTENTION Warning which could lead to material damage or...
- The device is not designed to detect smoke, fire or other gases. If the device is not used as intended, Hekatron Vertriebs GmbH shall not assume any liability for resulting damage. 60000135 · en · V1.0 · 05/2023...
4. Safety information If the safety and operating instructions are not observed, no liability and warranty claims against Hekatron Vertriebs GmbH shall be enforceable. General - To ensure the proper and safe use of the CO alarm, please read the manu- al thoroughly and carefully and follow the instructions.
Product description 5. Product description Fig. 1: Front view “Test / Silence” button Openings for the acoustic alarm (test button/mute button) Red LED “ALARM” Green LED “POWER” Yellow LED “FAULT” Display 60000135 · en · V1.0 · 05/2023...
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Product description Fig. 2: Rear view Mounting plate Slanter for table setup Inlet openings 10 Elongated holes for wall assembly Scope of delivery - CO alarm - Mounting plate - Attachment set for wall assembly (2 screws and 2 dowels) - Operating manual 60000135 ·...
Select location 6. Select location ATTENTION Selecting the correct location is decisive for the functioning of the CO alarm. ► Select the location so that the detection of carbon monoxide is not falsified or delayed due to draughts or obstacles. 6.1 Rooms We recommend installation in the following areas: - In all living rooms with combustion equipment (oil, gas, wood, etc.)
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Select location Room Suitability and note Kitchen Only if a CO hazard source is present. Observe the following points: - Lateral distance to a cooking appliance: at least 1 m - Not directly over the sink or cooker - Not near the fume cupboard Boiler room Not suitable;...
Select location 6.2 Position in room General The following conditions apply to the exact position: - Outside the reach of children - At usual breathing and head height (e.g. in the corridor: approx. 1.80 m above the floor; in the bedroom: at bed height) - In hearing distance to sleeping areas - Rooms with sloped ceilings: always install on the non-slanted wall Unsuitable positions...
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Select location Rooms with combustion equipment min. 0,15 m max. 3 m min. 1 m Fig. 3: Position in rooms with combustion equipment In rooms with combustion equipment, the following applies in addition to the general conditions: - As near as possible to the CO hazard source but at least 1 m and a maximum of 3 m away - Minimum distance to ceiling: 15 cm 60000135 ·...
Installation 7. Installation WARNING: The intended functioning of the device is only guaranteed if the device has been installed correctly. Therefore, the device should be installed by an expert. 7.1 Wall assembly 76 mm ø 6 mm Fig. 4: Dimensions for wall assembly ►...
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Installation ► Drill 2 holes (ø 6 mm, gap: 76 mm). ► Insert the dowels into the holes. ► Attach the mounting plate to the wall using the screws. 7.2 Table installation For table installation, the device must previously be commissioned (see chapter „8.
Commissioning the device 8. Commissioning the device ► Slide the device onto the mounting plate until it locks in. Ö All 3 LEDs light up briefly. Ö For test purposes, the display briefly shows all segments: Ö A countdown starts at “55” and the “POWER” LED flashes 1x per second.
Normal operation Signalling : off LED “POWER”: flashes approx. every 40 s LED “FAULT”: off LED “ALARM”: off In the event of values under 30 ppm, “0 PPM” is displayed; in the event of values over 999 ppm, “999 PPM” is displayed. If the CO concentration rises above 50 ppm, the alarm is triggered (for details, see section „10.1 Alarm“).
Status signals 10. Status signals 10.1 Alarm If the CO concentration rises above 50 ppm, the alarm is triggered. How quickly it is triggered depends on the CO concentration: CO concentration Alarm triggering as of 50 ppm within 60-90 min as of 100 ppm within 10-40 min as of 300 ppm within 3 min...
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Status signals Signalling : 4x alarm sound and 5 s break, on an alternating basis LED “POWER”: flashes approx. every 40 s LED “FAULT”: off LED “ALARM”: 4x flashing and 5 s break, on an alternating basis Muting an alarm In the event of a CO concentration < 150 ppm, the alarm can be muted for a short time.
Status signals 10.2 Alarm memory active If an alarm has been triggered within the last 48 h, the alarm memory is active. After 48 h the signalling stopps, however, the entry remains in the alarm memory until it is deleted. Signalling : off LED “POWER”: flashes approx.
Status signals 10.3 Message “Battery low” The battery is low; the device will continue to work for at least 30 days or 1 alarm lasting 4 minutes. ► Replace the device as soon as possible. Signalling : Acoustic signal approx. every 40 s LED “POWER”: flashes approx.
Status signals 10.4 Message “device error” The device no longer works and carbon monoxide is no longer detected. ► Replace the device promptly. Signalling : 2x acoustic signal approx. every 40 s LED “POWER”: flashes approx. every 40 s LED “FAULT”: flashes 2x approx. every 40 s LED “ALARM”: off Muting The message can be muted once.
Status signals 10.5 Message “End of lifespan” The end of the service life of the device has nearly been reached; the device will continue to work for 30 days ► Replace the device as soon as possible. Signalling : 3x acoustic signal approx. every 40 s LED “POWER”: flashes approx.
Servicing and care 11. Servicing and care 11.1 Testing the alarm In normal operation, the alarm can be tested at any time. We recommend performing the test 1x per month. ► Press the “Test / Silence” button for longer than 2 seconds. Ö...
Technical data 13. Technical data Typical service life 10 years Certification according to EN 50291-1:2018 (type B) Sound pressure level at a distance of 3 m > 85 dB Voltage supply 3V lithium manganese battery Ambient temperature Operation -10 °C to +40 °C -20 °C to +50 °C Storage Air humidity (non-condensing)
Conformity 14. Conformity Hekatron Vertriebs GmbH hereby declares that the CO alarm KonexXt CO One is compliant with the following regulations: - 2014 /30/EU (EMC) - 2011/65/EU (RoHS) The complete declaration of conformity can be found on our website at: www.hekatron-brandschutz.eu/en/downloads.
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Disposal Removing the battery Before disposal, remove the battery as follows: ► Remove the device upwardly from the mounting plate. ► Loosen the screws (1) with a Phillips screwdriver. ► Remove the cover on the back. ► Pull out the battery plug (2). ►...
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Hekatron Brandschutz Hekatron Vertriebs GmbH Brühlmatten 9 79295 Sulzburg Germany hekatron-brandschutz.eu A member of the Swiss Securitas Group 60000135 · en · V1.0 · 05/2023 Subject to technical modification.
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