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The leaflet should be regarded as part of the product. If you are just installing the unit, the leaflet must be given to the householder. The leaflet is to be given to any subsequent user. INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS Page READ THIS FIRST 3 WHAT TO DO WHEN THE CO ALARM SOUNDS 4 CARBON MONOXIDE - THE SILENT KILLER! 5 WHERE TO PLACE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS 11 INSTALLING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS 15 TESTING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS 19 MAINTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS 20 LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS 22 HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY 24 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 26 GETTING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS SERVICED 28 GUARANTEE 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 2 1. READ THIS FIRST WARNING: The Ei225EN Alarm should be permanently wired to the mains a qualified electrician in accordance with IEE regulations (BS7671). The Ei220EN is just plugged Install the Carbon Monoxide Alarm (CO Alarm) in every room that contains a fuel burning appliance, particularly rooms where people spend a lot of g. bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms. In rooms with an appliance install (preferably) on the ceiling, (300mm from walls), and between 1m to 3m horizontally from appliance. In rooms remote from the appliance install at breath level, where the light indicators can be seen. Regularly check that the green power light is on. Important: The CO Alarm will not work if the mains supply is off. Test the unit weekly by pressing the test/hush button-the horn will sound. Open the unit by sliding the cover up as shown in figure 1. Then remove the terminal block screw. (Ei225EN only). Immediately the unit is powered the green light will turn on & the red & amber ? lights will flash once to show they are operational. Replace unit after up to 6 years operation (see ‘Replace by’ date on sidewall ? label). 3 ? ? When the CO Alarm detects abnormal levels of CO (above 50ppm CO) the red light starts to flash and the horn will sound within 90 At higher levels of CO the alarm will turn on sooner (see table B - page 9). The CO Alarm will automatically reset once Pressing the test/hush button resets the CO Alarm immediately (below 300ppm CO). If CO is still present the red light and horn will turn on again after about 4 minutes. The CO Alarm is no substitute for keeping chimneys and flues clear and in good condition, and all of your appliances serviced regularly according to the manufacturers’ instructions. Do not fit alarm until all building work is completed to avoid contamination. 2. WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS (1) Open the doors and windows to ventilate the area. (2) Turn off all fuel appliances where possible and stop using them. (The alarm can be silenced immediately by pushing the test/hush button). (3) Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open. (4) Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of Carbon Monoxide poisoning (headache, nausea), and advise that Carbon Monoxide poisoning is suspected. 4 (5) Ring your gas or other Keep the number in a prominent (6) Do not re-enter the property until the alarm has stopped. (If the alarm has been silenced by pressing the test/hush button, wait at least 5 minutes so the alarm can check that the CO has cleared). (7) Do not use the fuel appliances again have been checked by an expert. In the case of gas appliances this must be a CORGI registered installer. Figure 1 - Alarm Installation 3. CARBON MONOXIDE - THE SILENT KILLER! 2.1 What is Carbon Monoxide ? Congratulations on becoming the owner of TERMINAL an Ei Carbon Monoxide Alarm. This will BLOCK COVER PRESS HERE help protect you and your household from SCREW FIRST AND (Ei225EN only) SLIDE UP the dangerous effects of Carbon Monoxide - the silent killer. (CO is the chemical MOUNTING HOLES symbol, indicating the molecule has one GAS ENTRY carbon atom and one oxygen atom). HOLES Many are killed each year, and many more suffer ill health from Carbon Monoxide 5 (CO) poisoning. CO is an invisible, odourless, tasteless and extremely toxic gas. It is produced by appliances and vehicles burning fuels, such as coal, oil, natural/bottled gas, paraffin, wood, petrol, diesel, charcoal CO is absorbed by red blood cells in the lungs in preference to oxygen - this results in rapid damage to the heart and brain from oxygen starvation. High levels of CO in a house can be caused • Incorrectly or poorly installed fuel-burning appliances. • Blocked or cracked chimneys/flues. • Blocked vents or draught-proofing which makes areas with fuel burning appliances or fireplaces airtight. • Engines of cars, lawnmowers etc. left running in confined spaces. • Portable paraffin or gas heaters in badly ventilated rooms. 2.2 Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Most people know that high levels of CO are harmful, however the period of exposure is also important. The following symptoms are related to Carbon Monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with all members of the household. 6 Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as “flu-...
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