LITHIUM BATTERY POWERED
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
MODEL:
HSA/BC/RF10-PRO
Main Features:
•
Electrochemical Sensor
• Wireless interconnection via RF 868MHz
• Wireless Interconnect with max. 20pcs
RF-PRO Series alarm & control units
• Test/silence Button
• Low Battery Warning
• Self-Test Function
• Approved to EN50291-1:2010+A1:2012
This instruction leaflet contains important information on
the correct installation and operation of your Carbon
Monoxide (CO) alarm. Read this leaflet fully before
attempting installation and retain for future reference.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source : ‘Lifetime Power’ 3V Lithium Battery
Battery Life : 10 Year (sealed)
Type of Gas sensed : Carbon Monoxide
Alarm Response Time : 50 PPM (Between 60 to 90 min.)
100 PPM (Between10 to 40 min.)
300 PPM (Less than 3 min.)
Operation Temperature : -10
o
C ~ 40
o
C
Ambient Humidity : 10%-90%
Sounder Level : 85 Decibels at 3 m
Wireless Interconnection
Radio Frequency : 868MHz
Interconnect method : Self-learn, self pair (Home Grouping)
Interconnect distance : 80m open area / 30m indo
or area
Max interconnect unit : 20pcs Hispec RF-PRO Series alarm units
WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison that is released when fuels
are burnt. It is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas and therefore very
difficult to detect with the human senses. CO kills hundreds of people
each year and injures many more. It binds to the hemoglobin in the
blood and reduces the amount of oxygen being circulated in the
body. In high concentrations, CO can kill in minutes.
CO is produced
by the incomplete combustion of fuels such as
wood, charcoal, coal, heating oil, paraffin, petrol, natural gas,
propane, butane etc.
Common Sources of CO:
Attached garages / Oil and Gas furnaces / Wood stoves /
Barbecues / Wood and gas fireplaces / Gas appliances / Portable
generators / Gas or kerosene heaters / Clogged chimneys /
Cigarette smoke
LOCATING THE CO ALARM
Ideally, a CO alarm should be installed in every room containing a
fuel burning appliance. Additional apparatus may be installed to
ensure that adequate warning is given for occupants in other
rooms, by locating apparatus in:
Remote rooms in which the occupant spend considerable time
whilst awake and from which they may not be able hear an
alarm from apparatus in another part of the premises, and
Every sleeping room.
However, if there is a fuel burning appliance in more than one
room and the number of CO alarm is limited, the following points
should be taken into consideration when deciding on the best
location:
An apparatus should be located in a room containing a flueless
or open-flued appliance.
If there is an appliance in a room where people spend most
time, an apparatus should be placed in that room.
If there is an app
liance in a room where people sleep, an
apparatus should be placed in that room.
In a bedsit, the apparatus should be placed as far from the
cooking appliances as possible but near to where the person
sleeps.
If the appliance is in a room not normally used, such as boiler
room, the apparatus should be placed just outside the room so
that the alarm will be heard more easily.
CAUTION
This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide
gas at the sensor. Carbon Monoxide gas may be present in
other areas.
This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon
monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT
designed to detect smoke, fire or any other gas.
POSITIONING THE CO ALARM
Carbon Monoxide has a similar density to warm air and can be
fitted in various locations.
Apparatus located in the same room as a fuel-burning
appliance:
If the apparatus is located on a wall, it should be located at a
height greater than the height of any door or window but at least
150 mm from the ceiling. If the apparatus is mounted on a
ceiling, it should be at least 300 mm from any wall.
The apparatus should
be at a horizontal distance of between 1
m and 3 m from the potential source.
If there is partition in a room, the apparatus should be located
on the same side of the partition as the potential source.
In rooms with sloped ceilings, the apparatus should be located
at the high side of the room.
Apparatus located in sleeping rooms and in rooms remote
from a fuel burning appliance:
The apparatus should be located relative
ly close to the
breathing zone of the occupants.
Areas to be avoided include the following:
Situations where the temperature may drop below -10
o
C or
exceed 40
o
C
In a damp or humid area
Any area where high levels of dusty, dirty or greasy emissions
could contaminate or clog the sensor.
Where the air flow to the apparatus would be obstructed by
curtains or furniture.
Next to a door or window or in the path of air discharge
d from a
furnace / air conditioning vent or ceiling fan.
Outside the building
Directly above a sink or cooker
In or below a cupboard
The following conditions can result in transient CO situations
in the home:
• Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning
appliances caused by:
1.) Outdoor ambient conditions such as wind direction and/or
velocity, including high gusts of wind; heavy air in the vent
pipes (cold/humid air with ex
tended periods between
cycles).
2.) Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of
exhaust fans.
3.) Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning
appliances competing for limited internal air.
4.) Vent pipe connection vibrating loose from clothes dryers,
furnaces, or water heaters.
5.) Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs
which amplify the above situations.
• Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range,
oven, fireplace, etc.).
• Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gases near
the ground.
• Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a
home.
WARNING
This carbon monoxide alarm is designed for indoor use only.
Do not expose to rain or moisture. It will not protect against
the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when the battery has
drained. Do not open or tamper with the alarm as this could
cause malfunction.
Installation of the apparatus should not be used as a
substitute for proper installation, use and maintenance of fuel
burning appliances including appropriate ventilation and
exhaust systems.
ALARM OVERVIEW
HOME GROUPING
This CO alarm can link up to 19 other CO, smoke and
heat alarms, and the control unit from the Hispec RF-PRO
range.
On the First Alarm;
- Hold the Test / Silence Button for 10 seconds. (RED LED
stays lit) Alarm is now in Home Grouping mode.
On all additional alarms;
- Press the Test / Silence Button 2 times slowly so the red & green
- The alarms are now Home Grouped.
Removing an alarm from the Home Group:
- Press the Test/Pairing Button 5 times slowly so the red &
green LEDs flash each time.
-
The red LED on the CO unit will then flash 10 times to indicate
the CO unit has been reset.
INSTALLING AND ACTIVATING THE CO ALARM
This CO alarm is powered by a ‘Lifetime Power’ 3V Lithium battery and requires
no additional wiring. It can either be free-standing or installed on the wall
using the fixings provided.
Wall mount installation:
•
Having established the mounting location, ensure that there is no
electrical wiring or pipe work in the area adjacent to the mounting
surface.
• Mark the mounting hole’s location.
• Drill holes in the position marked and insert the plastic wall plug
into the hole.
• Hook the alarm unit onto the screw and drag the alarm download
This will activate the CO Alarm and will cause it to make a loud chirp.
Read section “Alarm Condition” in OPERATING YOUR CO ALARM.
IMPORTANT: After installation, test your alarm (see the
paragraph “Test your CO alarm”.
The apparatus should be installed by a competent person.
OPERATING YOUR CO ALARM
During normal operation the CO alarm performs a self-check test every
minute.
Alarm Condition
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