properly
the button is pressed, and the Alarm LED will
illuminate red, indicating that the sounder is
the unit. This test for the sounder
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NOTE:
or cigarette as the way in which these products
burn produces a readable localised amount
of carbon monoxide. Alternative sources of
carbon monoxide to obtain a response from the
detector during this test. Please note your CO
minute warm up period and the power LED is
flashing green once every minute.
CAUTION: Sensor testing should only be
performed by a responsible adult.
This test should be performed annually
NOTE: Aerosol CO may be used in order
cigarettes. However we recommend that
readily available.
attempting to test your the sensor
Step 1 If the detector is wall or ceiling mounted
Step 2 Cover the sounder vents with one hand.
illuminates green and the sounder sounds for
a second time (this should happen after around
LED will flash green once every second. This
indicates that the sampling rate of the detector
source of CO.
Step 3
sure to blow out the flame so that the incense
or put out the match and place it into a dish of
water
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vents on the right hand side of the detector are
pointing downwards (see diagram above). Hold
detector
monoxide level within the sensor to more than
cycle of four loud beeps and the Power LED to
illuminate green for a short time. This is the end
of the test. The Power LED will no longer flash
green every second but will revert to flashing
localised level of carbon monoxide within the
source of CO away from the detector as the test
Test/Reset
Button
UNDERST
PRODUCT’S INDICA
The higher the concentration of carbon
monoxide detected by the detector
LED will flash red once every second.
The Alarm will sound:
its sensor and circuitry
are found to be incorrect or if the batteries
become low then the detector will emit a single
IMPORT
detector has detected carbon monoxide.
Replace batteries immediately
continues to chirp despite having new batteries
and the product is still within warranty then
contact technical support for advice. If the
product is no longer in warranty replace it
immediately!
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9.00am–5.00pm, Monday–Friday
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18001 0800 141 2561
EIRE dial: 1-800 523171
e-mail: technicalsupport@sprue.com
WHA
OF AN ALARM
unusually high and potentially lethal levels of
carbon monoxide are present. Never ignor
this alarm, further exposure can be fatal.
carbon monoxide poisoning, and contact the
proper authorities to resolve all CO pr
NEVER IGNORE ANY ALARM.
event of an alarm.
windows to ventilate the pr
ensur
and windows open
number in a pr
here (see opposite for more useful numbers):
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to clear and the alarm to stop depending
on the level of carbon monoxide detected
suf
poisoning (headache, nausea), and
advise that carbon monoxide poisoning
is suspected
case of gas appliances the engineer must
be r
WARNING: APP
THIS ST
MONOXIDE EXPOSURE BY REASON OF AGE,
PREGNANCY OR MEDICAL CONDITION. IF IN
DOUBT
A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IS NOT
COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTOR.
OPERA
DISPOSAL
disposed of with regular household waste.
Please recycle where facilities
authority
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regional variations apply
The batteries should be removed before
disposal of the detector
the detector should be disposed of in line with
current regulations.
WARNING: DO NOT A
NOT BURN
RETURNS
Should you encounter a problem with your
alarm, we recommend that you contact the First
time to process). Alternatively e-mail:
technicalsupport@sprue.com
If there is a fault that we are unable to r
then our technical support team member will
provide you with a returns authority number so
that your product can be returned for testing.
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a note indicating the returns authority number
and describing the reason for return, with proof
of purchase to:
Sprue Safety Products Ltd.
First Alert Customer Services
Sprue Safety Products Ltd.
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Sir William L
Coventry CV4 7EZ UK
EN 50291-1: 2010
EN 50291-2: 2010
KM 551504
A Sprue Safety Products Brand
MAINT
YOUR DETECTOR
Maintenance
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hazardous CO concentrations in your home
when maintained properly
ensure that the sensor will last for the lifetime of
the product, it is recommended that you:
vacuuming the case with a soft brush
attachment when r
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sensor in your detector and thus affecting its
reliability:
detector
damp cloth
detector
substances pr
be found in the home, that could ef
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cleaning fluids, polishes, paints and gr
stor
papering, or performing any other activities
using substances that emit str
Remember to r
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Failure of any test should be reported to the First
Alert technical support.
Do not attempt to repair your CO detector
Do not remove any screws or open the main
casing of your detector
may cause malfunction and will invalidate the
warranty
TECHNICAL INFORMA
DETECTOR SPECIFICA
MODEL CO-F
SENSOR TYPE:
ELECTROCHEMICAL
WR LIFE:
ALARM SOUND LEVEL:
RECOMMENDED BA
BA
OPERA
TEMPERA
OPERA
WEIGHT (INC. BA
CERTIFIED TO:
THIS FIRST ALERT CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTOR IS DESIGNED TO CONTINUOUSL
MONITOR FOR CO. ITS RESPONSE TIMES
MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
7 YEAR W
Sprue Safety Products Ltd warrants to the
original purchaser that its enclosed sealed
carbon monoxide detector be free from defects
(seven) years from the date of purchase.
Provided it is returned with postage prepaid
and proof of purchase, Sprue Safety Pr
year period commencing from the date of
purchase Sprue Safety Products Ltd, at its
discretion, agrees to r
charge. The warranty on any r
Alert CO-F
Gas Alarm will last for the remainder of the
period of the original warranty in respect of
the date of original purchase and not from the
date of receipt of the replacement pr
Sprue Safety Products Ltd reserves the right
to offer an alternative product similar to that
being replaced if the original model is no longer
original retail purchaser fr
retail purchase and is not transferable. Pr
purchase is requir
This warranty does not cover damage resulting
from accident, misuse, disassembly
applications not in accordance with the user
manual. It does not cover events and conditions
does not apply to retail stores, service centr
or any distributors or agents. Sprue Safety
Products Ltd will not recognise any changes
to this warranty by third parties. Sprue Safety
Products Ltd shall not be liable for any incidental
or consequential damages caused by the
breach of any expressed or implied warranty
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable
law
This warranty does not affect your statutory
rights. Except for death or personal injury
Safety Products Ltd shall not be liable for any
loss of use, damage, cost or expense relating to
this product or for any indirect, or consequential
loss, damages or costs incurred by you or any
other user of this product.
The warranty does not cover the batteries which
are considered user
PRODUCT RANGE
Sprue Safety Products Ltd manufactures
an extensive range of home safety products
sounding devices. For more details visit
www
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Email
technicalsupport@sprue.com
Web
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Step 5
or cigarette by placing it into a dish of water
Ensure that all flames have been extinguished.
NOTE: If the localised carbon monoxide level
the test, the sensor test will stop automatically
USEFUL NUMBERS
National Gas Emergency Service
0800 111 999 (24 Hours)
Gas Safe register
0800 408 5500
Solid Fuel Association
Advisory service for domestic and solid fuel
appliances
0845 601 4406
HET
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0845 223 3033
OFTEC
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engineers
0845 658 5080
NACS
National Association of Chimney Sweeps
01785 811732
IPHE
Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers
01708 472791
