Elk ELK-6051 Manuale utente
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Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector
ELK-6051
ELK-6051 Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector
Read carefully and retain for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital
information on the operation and installation of your Detector. This booklet should be
regarded as part of the product. If you are just installing the Detector, this booklet
must be given to the homeowner. This booklet is to be given to any subsequent user.
Instructions
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Table of Contents Page
1. Read This First ......................................................................................... 3
2. Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer ........................................................ 4
3. Where to Place CO Detectors .................................................................. 8
4. Installation ............................................................................................... 14
5. Testing / Monitoring & Maintenance ........................................................ 16
6. What to do when the alarm sounds ........................................................ 20
7. How to Protect your Family ..................................................................... 21
8. TechnicalSpecication ............................................................................ 23
9. Getting the CO Detector Serviced .......................................................... 24
10. Warranty .................................................................................................. 24
11. Limitations of CO Detectors..................................................................... 25
12. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 27
13. Indicator Summary................................................................................... 28
14. Agencies Compliance.............................................................................. 30
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1. Read This First
• Congratulations on becoming the owner of an Elk Carbon Monoxide Detector. This product
willhelpprotectyouandyourhouseholdfromthedangerouseectsofCarbonMonoxide-
the silent killer.
• Remove the battery pulltab to engage the batteries. The Carbon Monoxide Detector is
poweredupbycarefullyrotatingitontothemountingplatewhichactivatestheon/oswitch.
Thered,amber&greenlightswillimmediatelyashinsequencetoshowtheyareworking.
Then wait 15 seconds after connecting the power before button testing.
• Install a CO Detector in every room that contains a fuel burning appliance, particularly high
occupancy areas e.g. bedrooms, kitchens etc.
• In rooms with a fuel burning appliance, install (preferably) on the ceiling, (1ft (300mm)
from walls) and between 5ft to 10ft horizontally from appliance. In rooms remote from the
appliance install at ‘head height’, where the Detector indicators can be seen.
• Test the Detector weekly by pressing the test/hush button, the horn will sound (at a
diminished sound output level initially and then quickly reach maximum sound output level).
• Replace Detector after approx. 10 years operation (see ‘Replace by’ date on side wall
label).
• Do not install Detector until all construction is completed to avoid contamination.
• Individuals with health issues may consider warning devices which provide audible and
visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under 30ppm.
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2. Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer
2.1 What is Carbon Monoxide?
Many people are killed each year, and many more suer ill health from Carbon Monoxide
(CO) poisoning. CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless and extremely toxic gas. It is produced
by appliances and vehicles burning fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas, propane, kerosene,
paran,wood,gasoline,diesel,charcoaletc.COisabsorbedbyredbloodcellsinthelungs
in preference to oxygen - this results in rapid damage to the heart and brain from oxygen
starvation.
High levels of CO in a house can be caused by:
• Incorrectly or poorly installed fuel-burning appliances.
• Blockedorcrackedchimneys/ues.
• Blocked vents or draft-proong which makes areas with fuel burning appliances or
replacesairtight.
• Enginesofcars,lawnmowersetc.leftrunninginconnedspaces.
• Portable kerosene or propane heaters in poorly ventilated rooms.
2.2 What happens when your CO Detector detects Carbon Monoxide?
WhentheDetectordetectspotentiallydangerouslevelsofCO,itashestheredalarmLED
immediately and then sounds a loud alarm if the CO persists. Table B below shows how the
CODetectorreactstodierentlevelsofCOgasandexposuretime.AthigherlevelsofCOthe
alarmturnsonsooner.TherateofashingoftheredLEDindicatesthelevelofCO.IfyourCO
Detector sounds follow the instructions on page 20. NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM!
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2.3 Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Table A
Concentration
of CO in Air
▲ ppm
Inhalation Time (approx) and Symptoms Developed
35 The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure in any 8 hour period
according to OSHA *.
150 Slight headache after 1.5 hours.
200 Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea after 2-3 hours.
400 Frontal headaches within 1-2 hours, life threatening after 3 hours, also maximum parts
permillioninuegas(onanairfreebasis)accordingtoUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency.
800 Dizziness,nauseaandconvulsionswithin45minutes.Unconsciousnesswithin
2 hours. Death within 2-3 hours.
1,600 Headache, dizziness and nausea within 20 minutes. Death within 1 hour.
3,200 Headache, dizziness and nausea within 5-10 minutes. Death within 25-30 minutes.
3,400 Headache, dizziness and nausea within 1-2 minutes. Death within 10-15 minutes.
12,800 Death within 1-3 minutes.
The following symptoms may be related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed
with ALL members of the household:
Mild exposure:Headaches,runningnose,soreeyes,oftendescribedas“u”-likesymptoms;
Medium exposure: Dizziness,drowsiness,vomiting;
Extreme Exposure:Unconsciousness,braindamage,death.
Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that while victims are aware they are
not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or
calling for assistance.
▲ppm=partspermillion*OSHAOccupationalSafety&HealthAssociation
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Table B: CO Detector Response
CO Gas Level Red LED Horn/Sounder
0 ppm to < 30 ppm OFF * OFF *
> 45 ppm 1ashevery3secs. on within 60-240 minutes
(typ 90 mins)
> 100 ppm 2ashesevery3secs. on within 10-50 mins
(typ 30 minutes)
> 250 ppm 3ashesevery3secs. on within 4-15 mins
(typ 9 mins)
> 750 ppm 3ashesevery3secs. on within 3 mins
(typ 2 mins)
* unless it has alarmed previously (see CO Alarm Memory below) ppm values shown in table are for example purposes only
Detector Indicators
CO Present: RedLEDashonly
CO Alarm: RedLEDash+sounder
Faults: YellowLEDash+beeps
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CO present (before horn sounds): When the Detector detects over 45 ppm CO
theredLEDashesinaccordancewithTableB.ThishelpslocateCOleaksas
the unit gives an immediate indication.
(Without this feature the CO level would need to be at 45 ppm CO for typically
90minutesforanalarmsoundtobegiven).NotetheredLEDashesmaybe
triggered by CO produced by gas appliances, from car engines or nearby barbe-
cues.Thisisusuallynotaconcern,unlesstheredLEDashespersistuntilthe
Detector sounds and the CO source is unknown.
NOTE: The CO Detector may sound if cigarette smoke is blown into it, or aero-
sols are released nearby.
ALARM MEMORY
The alarm memory is an important feature of the CO Detector where even if the
house is unoccupied during an alarm condition it warns the homeowner that the
unit has previously detected CO gas and been in alarm. The memory feature has
two operation modes:
- memory indication for 24 hour period after alarm.
- memory recall on demand
24 hour memory indicators: Afteralarm,theREDLEDwillashatdierent
rates every 50 seconds depending on the level of CO detected - see Table C.
Memory recall on demand: To review the memory status after initial 24 hours,
pressandholdthetestbutton,theredLEDwillashinaccordancetoTableC.
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Table C: CO Detector Memory Indicators
CO Gas Level Red LED Response
24 Hours On Bemand (Button Press)
ppm > 45 ppm 1ashevery50sec 1ash
ppm > 100 ppm 2ashesevery50sec 2ashes
ppm > 250 ppm 4ashesevery50sec 4ashes
ppm > 750 ppm 4ashesevery50sec 4ashes
Reset Memory: Hold down the test button until the red LED stops and green LED
startsashing.CovertheDetectorwithaclothtomuethesounderduringthis
time.Pleasenotethatthememorywillalsoberesetwhentheunitisswitchedo.
3. Where to Place CO Detectors
NATIONALFIREPROTECTIONASSOCIATIONREQUIREDPROTECTION
For your information the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 720
advises as follows:
Carbon Monoxide Detectors shall be installed as follows:
1. Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of
the bedroom.
2. On every occupiable level of a dwelling unit, including basements but excluding
attics and crawl spaces.
3. Other locations where required by applicable laws, codes or standards. The
equipment should be installed using wiring methods in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, 720. (National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269)
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IMPORTANT!
SpecicrequirementsforCarbonMonoxideDetectorinstallationvaryfromstateto
state and from region to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current
requirements in your area.
3.1 Ideally a Carbon Monoxide Detector should be installed in:
- Every room containing a fuel burning appliance, and
- Remote rooms where occupants spend a considerable amount of time
- Every bedroom.
HoweverifthenumberofCarbonMonoxideDetectorstobettedislimited,thefollow-
ingpointsshouldbeconsideredwhendecidingwherebesttottheDetector(s)
- If there is an appliance in a room where people sleep, place a CO Detector in
this room
- LocateaCODetectorinaroomcontainingauelessoropen-uedappliance,and
- Locate a CO Detector in a room where the occupant(s) spend most of their time
(e.g. family room)
- In a studio apartment, the CO Detector should be placed as far away from the cook-
ing appliance as possible, but near to where the person sleeps
- If the appliance is in a room not normally used, such as a furnace room, the CO
Detector should be placed immediately outside the room so that the Detector will be
heard more easily.
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Figure 1
Location in room with a fuel burning appliance
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