Check the Ô Replace byÕ label on the side wall - if it has been exceeded replace
the entire unit. If the Ô Replace byÕ date has not been exceeded, then the Alarm
may be faulty and needs to be returned to the manufacturer Ð See Ò Getting the
CO Alarm Serviced Page 27)”.
For environmentally sound disposal, remove the Alarm from its mounting
plate (for Ei207 models, open the battery door and remove the batteries) and
dispose in accordance with best practice and guidance on WEEE disposal
and recycling.
Testing with Carbon Monoxide
The Alarm can be tested with carbon
monoxide gas by using one of the kits that
comes with the gas either in a glass phial or
aerosol can. Follow the instructions on the kit.
It is best if possible to inject the CO gas into
the gas entry holes, see Figure 9. When it
senses the CO, it flashes the red light (as per
Table B) to confirm that its detecting CO gas.
6. 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.
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Gas entry
holes
Figure 9
What to do when the alarm sounds
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