Firehawk CO10-RF Manual

6. WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE?
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an extremely poisonous gas. It is a colourless,
odourless and tasteless gas released by the incomplete combustion of fossil
fuels such as natural gas, bottled gas, petrol, diesel, oil, paraffin, wood, coal
coke and bio-fuels.
When inhaled, it causes chemical asphyxiation, when CO mixes with the
blood and reduces the oxygen carried around the body, in particular to the
brain. The following symptoms are typical of CO poisoning and should be
discussed with all members of your household.
Mild Exposure:
Slight headache, nausea, fatigue, often thought to be flue symptoms. Think
CO.
Medium Exposure:
Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, vomiting and fast heart
rate.
Extreme Exposure:
Unconsciousness, Convulsions, Cardio-respiratory failure, death.
Although feeling unwell, victims of CO poisoning become so disoriented that
they can no longer decide what to do next, including being unable to exit
the building or call for assistance. Very young children often show symptoms
earlier than adults.
Being affected while asleep is the most dangerous situation as the victim will
not wake as a result.
7. WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL
SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE?
A correctly operating and serviced fossil fuel burning appliance should allow
complete burning of the fuel and therefore is not a hazard. You should have
all such appliances serviced at least once a year by a fully qualified Gas Safe
registered engineer.
TYPICAL SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE
AROUND THE AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD ARE:
Room heaters; such as real flame fires, wood-burners, ranges; open coal,
coke and wood fires, portable gas and paraffin heaters. Central heating
boilers. Oil fired and gas central heating boilers, wood-burners and
automated feeders for coke and coal.
Cookers and solid fuel ranges.
NOTE: Cooker hoods without flues will not remove CO.
Barbecues and chimneas used outside but close to the property
Petrol and diesel driven engines such as cars, motorbikes, lawnmowers,
strimmers, rotovators, chain saws etc, especially when run up inside the
garage or garden shed.
Cigarette, cigar and pipe smoke. Carbon monoxide from burning tobacco
can build up over even a short time, particularly in a poorly ventilated
property.
Blocked flues from fires, ranges and boilers. A partially blocked flue
will cause a build up of unburned gasses in the system and, if damaged by
building movement or poor condition, could either severely affect complete
burning or leak combustion gases into the property, particularly when they
take air from the room to improve efficiency of exhaust.
8. TYPICAL CAUSES OF CARBON
MONOXIDE IN THE HOME ARE
Incorrect Installation of Equipment Always use a registered Gas Safe
Installation Engineer.
Faulty Equipment; Cracked /blocked flues or cracked heat exchangers
Insufficient Ventilation for Complete Combustion. Where appliances
take air for combustion from the room such as open wood and coal fires,
portable gas or paraffin heaters or space-heating boilers, the room MUST
have adequate ventilation to allow sufficient air for complete combustion.
DO NOT block up room vents specifically provided for this purpose.
Appliances Competing for Air Supply Where there is more than one
appliance taking air from a room ensure that there is an adequate supply.
Consult your Gas Safe Engineer
9. ALARM DESCRIPTION
The CO10-RF will go into the alarm condition under the following
circumstances:
Carbon Monoxide Level No Alarm
(Parts per million) Before
30 ppm 120 mins
50 ppm 60 mins
100ppm 10 mins
300ppm -
10. HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR ALARM
WARNING: Tampering with this alarm may cause a malfunction
Testing the alarm
Test the alarm monthly using the test button. It should flash all three LEDs
once, one after another, followed by 4 beeps from the sounder.
Cleaning the alarm
Regular cleaning of the alarm is essential if it is to work properly. Keep free
of dust and vacuum it every month and ensure the vents are clear. Every six
months wipe the outside with a damp cloth to remove staining and grease
from cooking etc.
Battery Information
The battery is sealed in and is not replaceable. It should last 10 years; after that
the alarm will beep three times every minute to indicate end of life. At this
point the alarm should be replaced.
Extended periods in alarm mode can significantly reduce the life of the
battery.
11. AUTOMATIC FAULT DETECTION
In the unlikely event of a fault developing in your alarm, it will emit two beeps
every minute (see Table 1). If this happens DO NOT OPEN THE ALARM, there
are no user serviceable parts inside. Remove it from the baseplate to turn it off
and return it to the manufacturer at the address at the end of this handbook.
Air tightness of the Property. This can happen if there is a lack of
unobstructed ventilation in the presence of double glazing.
Holiday Accommodation. Take particular care when using holiday
accommodation at home or abroad. Make sure you understand the type of
appliances you are using and take note of the fuel being used. The CO10-RF
alarm is particularly suitable for this. Always take the handbook with you and
read these instructions.
HAVING A WORKING CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IN YOUR
PROPERTY SHOULD NOT BE SEEN AS A REASON TO AVOID THE
REGULAR SERVICING OF FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES.
12. PRODUCT WARRANTY
Fireblitz guarantees to you, as a purchaser, that the enclosed fire alarm will
be free from defects in material, workmanship or design under normal use
and service for a period of 7 years. This Guarantee are not assignable. Our
liability to you, under this guarantee is limited to repairing or replacing any
part which we find to be defective in material, workmanship or design, free
of charge to the customer, upon sending the alarm with proof of date of
purchase, postage paid to Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd, Units 15/17 Manford
Industrial Estate, Manor Road, Erith, Kent DAB 2AJ. The terms of this
guarantee will not apply in the following circumstances:
The terms of this guarantee will not apply in the following
circumstances: If the alarm has been modified, dismantled, contaminated,
damaged, neglected or otherwise abused or altered following the date of
purchase, or if it fails to operate due to incorrect siting, installation, or damage
caused by failure to abide by the instructions supplied. It is specifically drawn
to the users attention that substantial periods in alarm will shorten alarm life,
during which time it will have provided valuable protection and no claim
under the guarantee will be entertained.
The liability of Fireblitz Ltd, arising from the sale of this alarm or under the
terms of this guarantee shall not in any case exceed the cost of replacement
of the alarm. In no case, shall Fireblitz Ltd be liable for consequential loss or
damage resulting from the failure of the alarm or the breach of this or any
other guarantee, express or implied or for damage caused by failure to abide
by the instructions supplied. This guarantee does not affect your statutory
rights.
IMPORTANT: This device is not suitable as a smoke, fire or
combustible gas detector. It should not be regarded as a substitute
for the proper servicing of fossil fuel burning appliances such as
gas, oil, paraffin, bio-fuel, wood, coke, charcoal or coal fired boilers,
room heaters and cookers etc, or their flues.
Units 15-17 Manford Industrial Estate,
Manor Road. Erith, Kent DA8 2AJ
TECHNICAL HELPLINE 0800 008 6568
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Email: customerservices@fireblitz.co.uk
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Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd.
Telephone: 01322 342238
Text on 07885 831239
CO Alarm
7
YEAR
Warranty
DATA SCAN
APP
AUTOMATIC
SENSOR TEST
END OF LIFE
INDICATOR
ALARM
SILENCE
LONG-LIFE
CO10-RF
BATTERY
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BS EN 50291-1:2018
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