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Overview Green Red Yellow Green Alarm horn BE1210 CO entry holes Test/hush button Radio switches 2 x AAA Alkaline batteries Read this first. Read and retain this booklet carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your alarm. This booklet should be regarded as part of the product. This apparatus should be installed by a competent person and this booklet must be given to the householder and any subsequent user.
Installation Signal pattern Make sure to select a location complying with the advice in Location and positioning. 1 Remove the mounting bracket from the CO alarm by turning it counter-clockwise. 2 Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring, fix the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall using the supplied screws and plugs. 3 Fit the alarm to the bracket by turning it clockwise until it snaps into place. The red, yellow and green LEDs blink in sequence to show that the unit is on.
Changing the radio key Carbon monoxide – the silent killer If your Visit system is activated for no reason, there is probably a nearby system that triggers yours. In order to avoid radio interference you need to change the radio key on all units. The radio key switches are located on the back of the CO alarm, under the mounting bracket What is carbon monoxide? Many people are killed each year, and many more suffer ill health from Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Symptoms of CO poisoning Location and positioning CO (ppm*) concentration Approximate inhalation time and symptoms developed NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION REQUIRED PROTECTION For your information the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 720 advises as follows: The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure in any 8 h period according to OSHA, Occupational Safety & Health Association.
Unsuitable Locations Do not place the CO alarm in any of the following areas. In the immediate vicinity of a cooking appliance (keep it at least 3 ft (1 m) horizontally from it). Outside the building. In an enclosed space (e.g. in or below a cupboard). In a damp or humid area or directly above a sink, stovetop or oven. Next to a door, window, air vent or anywhere that it could be affected by draughts. Next to a ceiling or exhaust fan or air conditioning vents.
A bedroom or a room remote from a fuel burning appliance, see Figure 3 Mount the CO alarm relatively close to the breathing zone of the occupants. Whatever position you choose, make sure it is possible to view the three LED indicators, when in the vicinity of the alarm. Warning! A CO alarm should not be used as a substitute for proper installation, use and maintenance of fuel-burning appliances, including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
If the alarm still indicates a yellow blink with a single beep, the batteries may be depleted. Replace them with fresh batteries. If the red, yellow and green LEDs do not blink in sequence, the batteries may be installed incorrectly (reverse polarity). Remove the alarm from the mounting bracket, remove the battery cover and check if the batteries are installed correctly.
A pilot light frequently going out. A strange smell when an appliance is operating. A naked gas flame which is yellow or orange, instead of the normal blue. Family members (including pets) exhibiting the “flu-like” symptoms of CO poisoning described above. If any of these signs are present, get the appliance checked out by an expert before further use. If family members are ill, get medical help.
which are incorrectly charged, such as on boats or with battery back-up systems such as those used with alternative energy systems. The unit will alarm with 500 ppm H2 after between 10and 40-minutes exposure. This CO alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for the use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for carbon monoxide detectors must be met.
Troubleshooting If The CO alarm beeps for no apparent reason. Try this The Visit receiver is triggered for no apparent reason. 19 Follow the detailed instructions in What to do when the alarm sounds section. If there are still problems: Ensure there are no fuel burning appliances in the vicinity which could be leaking CO gas (e.g. even from next door). Ensure there are no fumes in the area (e.g.
Service and support If the product appears to be damaged or doesn’t function properly, follow the instructions in this user guide. If the product still doesn’t function as intended, contact your local dealer for information on service and warranty. Warranty conditions Bellman & Symfon guarantees this product (excluding batteries) for 2 years from date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship.
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