Manual First Alert CO-FA-9B (page 2 of 2) (English)

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properly. The sounder should sound as soon as

the button is pressed, and the Alarm LED will

illuminate red, indicating that the sounder is



the unit. This test for the sounder, batteries and



Testing the sensor

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.

Step 4 Turn the detector on its side so that the

vents on the right hand side of the detector are

pointing downwards (see diagram above). Hold

      

       

   

detector. An increase in the localised carbon

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





UNDERSTANDING THE

PRODUCT’S INDICATORS

The higher the concentration of carbon

monoxide detected by the detector, the







LED will ﬂash red once every second.

The Alarm will sound:

  

 

  

 

  

 



      

its sensor and circuitry. If any of these settings

are found to be incorrect or if the batteries

become low then the detector will emit a single



IMPORTANT: This does NOT mean that the

detector has detected carbon monoxide.

Replace batteries immediately. If the product

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!

First Alert Technical Support Line

9.00am–5.00pm, Monday–Friday.

Telephone: 0800 141 2561

UK Textphone Users Telephone:

18001 0800 141 2561

EIRE dial: 1-800 523171

e-mail: technicalsupport@sprue.com

WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT

OF AN ALARM

       

unusually high and potentially lethal levels of

carbon monoxide are present. Never ignore

this alarm, further exposure can be fatal.

   

carbon monoxide poisoning, and contact the

proper authorities to resolve all CO problems.

NEVER IGNORE ANY ALARM.

   



event of an alarm.



 

windows to ventilate the property

 

ensure, if possible, that they are turned off

 

and windows open

 

 

number in a prominent place

     

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

 

suffering the effects of carbon monoxide

poisoning (headache, nausea), and

advise that carbon monoxide poisoning

is suspected

 

 

case of gas appliances the engineer must

be registered

WARNING: APPARATUS CONFORMING TO

THIS STANDARD MAY NOT PROTECT PEOPLE



MONOXIDE EXPOSURE BY REASON OF AGE,

PREGNANCY OR MEDICAL CONDITION. IF IN

DOUBT, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.

A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IS NOT

   

COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTOR.

     

OPERATION.

DISPOSAL

     

disposed of with regular household waste.

Please recycle where facilities

    

authority, retailer or the First

Alert Technical Support Line for

  

regional variations apply.

The batteries should be removed before

disposal of the detector. Both the batteries and

the detector should be disposed of in line with

current regulations.

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN - DO

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 resolve

then our technical support team member will

provide you with a returns authority number so

that your product can be returned for testing.

To return your First Alert CO-FA-9B under

 

    

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.

Vanguard Centre

Sir William Lyons Road

Coventry CV4 7EZ UK

EN 50291-1: 2010

EN 50291-2: 2010

KM 551504

A Sprue Safety Products Brand

MAINTAINING / TESTING

YOUR DETECTOR

Maintenance

Your detector will alert you to potentially

hazardous CO concentrations in your home

when maintained properly. To maintain your First

   

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 required.

To prevent the possibility of contaminating the

sensor in your detector and thus affecting its

reliability:



detector. Simply wipe with a slightly

damp cloth





detector

 

substances present, that may not normally

be found in the home, that could effect the

reliability of the CO alarm. Avoid using the

 

cleaning ﬂuids, polishes, paints and greases.



store in a plastic bag before painting, wall

papering, or performing any other activities

using substances that emit strong fumes.

Remember to remove it from the bag and

return the detector to its original location

 

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. Any attempt to do so

may cause malfunction and will invalidate the

warranty.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DETECTOR SPECIFICATIONS:

MODEL CO-FA-9B

SENSOR TYPE:

ELECTROCHEMICAL

WR LIFE:



ALARM SOUND LEVEL:



RECOMMENDED BATTERIES:





BATTERY LIFE:



OPERATING CONDITIONS, REPLACEABLE

TEMPERATURE RANGE:



OPERATING HUMIDITY RANGE:



WEIGHT (INC. BATTERIES):



CERTIFIED TO:



THIS FIRST ALERT CARBON MONOXIDE

DETECTOR IS DESIGNED TO CONTINUOUSLY

MONITOR FOR CO. ITS RESPONSE TIMES

MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE







  

 

  

 

 

 

7 YEAR WARRANTY

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 Products

       

year period commencing from the date of

purchase Sprue Safety Products Ltd, at its

discretion, agrees to replace the unit free of

charge. The warranty on any replacement First

Alert CO-FA-9B Carbon Monoxide Poisonous

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 product.

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 from the date of original

retail purchase and is not transferable. Proof of

purchase is required.



This warranty does not cover damage resulting

from accident, misuse, disassembly, abuse

        

applications not in accordance with the user

manual. It does not cover events and conditions





does not apply to retail stores, service centres

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, any implied warranty of merchantability

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This warranty does not affect your statutory

rights. Except for death or personal injury, Sprue

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-replaceable parts.

PRODUCT RANGE

Sprue Safety Products Ltd manufactures

an extensive range of home safety products

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    

sounding devices. For more details visit

www.sprue.com

Technical Support Line

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UK Textphone users dial

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EIRE dial

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technicalsupport@sprue.com

Web

www.sprue.com

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or cigarette by placing it into a dish of water.

Ensure that all ﬂames have been extinguished.

NOTE: If the localised carbon monoxide level

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the test, the sensor test will stop automatically

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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

HETAS

Trade association for solid fuel engineers

0845 223 3033

OFTEC

Trade association for Oil Fired Appliance

engineers

0845 658 5080

NACS

National Association of Chimney Sweeps

01785 811732

IPHE

Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers

01708 472791

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