Zeta Alarm Systems ZD-CO-9B User Manual

Carbon monoxide poisonous gas alarm

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ZD-CO-9B User Manual
CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONOUS GAS ALARM

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  • Page 1 ZD-CO-9B User Manual CARBON MONOXIDE POISONOUS GAS ALARM...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ALARM FEATURES USEFUL NUMBERS CARBON MONOXIDE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION HOW IT CAN AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DISPOSAL WHERE TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR 7 YEAR WARRANTY HOW TO INSTALL YOUR RETURNS DETECTOR PRODUCT RANGE...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    • Regular self-check to ensure detector is zetaalarmsystems.com to find out about the operating correctly latest additions to our product range. • Simple to mount, portable, ideal for travelling Zeta Alarm Systems provide some of the most technologically advanced carbon monoxide • Certified to the European Standard for detectors in the world. Carbon Monoxide Alarms BS EN 50291 : 2001...
  • Page 4: Carbon Monoxide And How It Can Affect You And Your Family

    CARBON MONOXIDE • Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast AND HOW IT CAN heart rate AFFECT YOU AND • Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, YOUR FAMILY convulsions, cardiorespiratory failure, death Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that kills hundreds of people each year and injures Your Zeta CO detector monitors the level many more.
  • Page 5 products from fuel-burning appliances or to locate the source of the carbon monoxide from chimneys. before re-entering the building. Medical attention should be sought for anyone suffering the effects of CO poisoning (headache, Do not: nausea, see page 3). • IGNORE ANY WARNING FROM YOUR CO DETECTOR! Common sources of CO • Burn charcoal inside your home, caravan, • Oil and gas boilers tent or cabin...
  • Page 6: Where To Install Your Detector

    WHERE TO INSTALL • Make regular visual inspections of all fuel- burning appliances YOUR DETECTOR • Do not barbecue indoors, or in an attached garage WARNING: This detector will only • Open windows when a fireplace or oil/ indicate the presence of carbon monoxide solid fuel cooker is in use gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may • Only install CO detectors that meet the be present in other areas. requirements of BS EN 50291:2001 in your home In which room should the detector be • Be aware of CO poisoning symptoms (see installed?
  • Page 7 single room serving as both sitting and than the height of any door or window; bedroom) then the apparatus should be • it should be at least 150mm from the put as far from the cooking appliances ceiling. as possible but near to where the person If the apparatus is located on the ceiling: sleeps • it should be at least 300mm from any • If the appliance is in a room not normally wall and any ceiling obstruction e.g. used (for example a boiler room), the light fittings.
  • Page 8: How To Install Your Detector

    HOW TO INSTALL • Less than 1m/3 feet from any appliance YOUR DETECTOR • Within 1m/3 feet of mobile phones WARNING: Prolonged exposure to NOTE: This apparatus should be temperatures outside those stated above installed by a competent person who will reduce battery and sensor life. feels able to install it according to the instructions.
  • Page 9: Battery Installation/ Replacement

    BATTERY e Test the sounder, batteries and circuitry by pressing and holding the Test/Reset button INSTALLATION / for 1 second. The sounder should sound REPLACEMENT as soon as the button is pressed, and the Alarm LED will illuminate red for a short a If the detector is already wall or ceiling time indicating that the sounder is working mounted then unhook it from the mounting and the batteries are providing power to...
  • Page 10: Operating Features

    OPERATING FEATURES WARNING: Prolonged exposure to the sounder in close proximity to your ears may damage your hearing. Your Zeta detector offers many features which set it apart from other CO detectors on the Under normal operating conditions, the market today. batteries should last for at least 12 months.
  • Page 11 way in which these products burn means Reset button down with your the smoke given off contains a detectable thumb/finger until the Power LED localised amount of carbon monoxide. illuminates green and the sounder Alternative sources of smoke, for example sounds for a second time (this an extinguished candle or match, will not should happen after around 5...
  • Page 12 NOTE: If the localised carbon monoxide hand side of the detector are level within the sensor does not reach pointing downwards (see diagram opposite). Hold the 50ppm during the test, the sensor test will burning incense stick or cigarette stop automatically after 3 minutes. around 15cm (6 inches) below the detector, so that the smoke enters the vents on the side of...
  • Page 13: Understanding The Product'sindicators

    UNDERSTANDING contact technical support for advice. If the product is no longer in warranty replace it THE PRODUCT’S immediately! INDICATORS Zeta Technical Support Line The higher the concentration of carbon 9.00am–5.00pm, Monday–Friday. monoxide detected by the detector, the Telephone: +44 (0) 1792 445 175 quicker it will respond. When sufficient e-mail: support@zetaalarmsystems.com carbon monoxide is detected a loud audible...
  • Page 14: Maintaining / Testing Your Detector

    MAINTAINING / store in a plastic bag before painting, wall papering, or performing any other activities TESTING YOUR using substances that emit strong fumes. DETECTOR Remember to remove it from the bag and return the detector to its original location Maintenance when these activities are finished Your detector will alert you to potentially...
  • Page 15: What To Do In The Event Of An Alarm

    WHAT TO DO IN THE • Do not re-enter the property until the alarm has stopped. When exposed to fresh air it EVENT OF AN ALARM can take up to 10 minutes for the sensor to clear and the alarm to stop depending on WARNING: A loud alarm is a warning the level of carbon monoxide detected that unusually high and potentially lethal • Get medical help immediately for anyone levels of carbon monoxide are present.
  • Page 16: Useful Numbers

    UK USEFUL NUMBERS National Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999 (24 Hours) Gas Safe register 0800 408 5500 Solid Fuel Association 0845 601 4406 Advisory service for domestic and solid fuel appliances HETAS 0845 223 3033 Trade association for solid fuel engineers OFTEC 0845 658 5080 Trade association for Oil Fired Appliance...
  • Page 17: Technical Information

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION Detector Specifications: Model ZD-CO-9B Sensor Type: Electrochemical Sensor Life: 7 Years Alarm Sound Level: 85dB at 1m/3 feet Recommended Batteries: Size AA Alkaline - Duracell LR6, Energizer LR6, Gold Peak 15A Battery Life: Exceeds 1 year under normal operating conditions, replaceable Temperature Range: -10ºC (14ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF) Operating Humidity Range: 30 - 90% RH Weight (inc. batteries): 125 grams (4.4oz) Certified to: BS EN 50291 : 2001 WARNING: Prolonged exposure to temperatures and humidity outside those stated above will reduce battery and sensor life. This Zeta carbon monoxide detector is designed to continuously monitor for CO. Its response times meet the requirements of the European standard BS EN 50291:2001.
  • Page 18: Disposal

    COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTOR. disposal of the detector. Both the batteries and the detector should be disposed of in line with THE ZD-CO-9B HAS AN OPERATIONAL current regulations. LIFETIME OF 7 YEARS FROM THE DATE IT IS You can also return your carbon monoxide INSTALLED AND ACTIVATED.
  • Page 19: Year Warranty

    Zeta Alarm Systems, at its discretion, agrees to duration to 7 years. replace the unit free of charge. The warranty...
  • Page 20: Returns

    To return your Zeta ZD-CO-9B under warranty, send it suitably packed and with the batteries disconnected with postage prepaid; a note indicating the returns authority number and...
  • Page 21: Notes

    NOTES Ref: GN0501/R2...
  • Page 22 Technical Support Line +44 (0) 1792 455 175 Email support@zetaalarmsystems.com www.zetaalarmsystems.com Zeta Alarm Systems Detection House 72-78 Morfa Road ZD-CO-9B BS EN 50291:2001 Swansea, SA1 2EN KM 551504 GN0501/R2...

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