smartwares FGA-1308 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Instruction Manual

smartwares FGA-1308 Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Product Information – FGA-1308 Carbon Monoxide Alarm

The FGA-1308 Carbon Monoxide Alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide (CO) gas in your home or office. It features an electrochemical sensor that can detect CO concentration levels from 30 to 300 parts per million (ppm) and has a lifespan of 10 years.
The alarm is powered by a 3V alkaline battery type LR6 1.5VDC and has a low battery warning feature.

The alarm meets the EN50291-1:2018 standard and comes with a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) that can be accessed at www.smartwares.eu/doc. The device has three LED lights that indicate the operational status of the alarm and a horn that sounds an alarm when CO gas is detected. The horn level is greater than 85 decibels at one meter.

Technical Specifications

• Power Source: DC 3V Alkaline battery type: LR6 1,5VDC
• Sensor Type: electrochemical sensor
• Type of Gas sensed: Carbon Monoxide
• Sensor Lifetime: 10 Year
• Alarm activation:
  • 30 ppm (after 120 min.)
  • 50 ppm (Between 60-90 min.)
  • 100 ppm (Between 10-40 min.)
  • 300 ppm (Within 3 minutes)
• Operation Temperature:
• Ambient Humidity: 30%~95% RH (storage: 10%~95% RH)
• Horn Level: >85 Decibels at 1 meter
• Battery Life: 3 years

Usage Instructions

1. Mount the FGA-1308 Carbon Monoxide Alarm on a wall at least 30 cm from the ceiling and 150 cm from any appliance or above the floor.
2. Test the alarm once a month by pressing and holding the test button on the front of the alarm. The alarm should sound four beep tones followed by five seconds of silence, and the red LED light should flash at the same time.
3. If the alarm sounds, evacuate the premises immediately and call emergency services.
4. Refer to the product user manual for further information on symptoms of CO poisoning and recommended actions in case of a CO gas leak.
5. Replace the battery every three years or when the low battery warning yellow LED flashes.

Instruction manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing this Smart wares carbon monoxide alarm! Please read these instructions carefully before using the carbon monoxide alarm. Retain this information in a safe and easily accessible place for future use and maintenance. If you have any questions or if you are looking for additional information about your carbon monoxide alarm or prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning, please visit our website www.smartwares.eu.

• Make/model number: FGA-1308
• Description: Battery powered carbon monoxide alarm with an electrochemical sensor with a lifetime of 10 years. This apparatus contains 2 x DC 3V AA 1,5VDC LR6 Alkaline batteries with a lifetime of 3 years and is supplied with wall plugs and screws.
• Function: Carbon monoxide alarm device intended to alert persons in case of carbon monoxide to give them time to react properly to the danger.
• Scope of application: Carbon monoxide alarm for buildings with residential function.

IMPORTANT:

• Caution: The alarm is designed in order to detect carbon monoxide; it cannot prevent a leakage!
• Caution: The carbon monoxide alarm may not be painted or covered because this may cause loss of functionality.
• Warning: The carbon monoxide alarm must be replaced no later than 10 years after production date.

When the detector has been working for ten years, the product cannot be used anymore. Mark the replacement date in your calendar or register for free at www.smartreminder.eu

WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison that is released when fuels are burnt. It is a colorless, odorless, 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. Examples of CO sources:

SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING

The following symptoms may be related to CO poisoning (ppm = parts per million/ 1:1000.000):

35 ppm| The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure for healthy adults in any 8 hour period.
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200 ppm| Slight headaches, fatigue, nausea after 2-3 hours.
400 ppm| Frontal headaches within 1-2 hours, life threatening after 3 hours.
800 ppm| Dizziness, nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes. Unconsciousness within 2 hours. Death within 3 hours.
1600 ppm| Headache, dizziness and nausea within 20 minutes. Death within 1 hour.
6400 ppm| Headache, dizziness and nausea within 1-2 minutes.

Warning: the apparatus may not prevent the chronic effects of CO exposure or protect individuals who are at specific risk, always pay attention to the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.

LOCATING THE CO ALARM

The Carbon Monoxide alarm is designed to detect the toxic CO fumes that result from incomplete combustion, such as those emitted from appliances, furnaces, fireplace and auto exhaust. If your dwelling is on a single story, for minimum protection you should fit an alarm in the bedrooms or in the hallway of sleeping areas. Place it as near to the sleeping areas as possible and ensure the alarm is audible when the bedrooms are occupied. If your dwelling is multi-story, for minimum protection place at least one alarm on each floor. NOTE: For maximum protection an alarm should be fitted in or near every room that contains a fuel-burning appliance such as any gas fires, central heating boilers, room heaters, water heaters, cookers, grills, etc.
CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
Warning: a carbon monoxide alarm does not function as a replacement for a smoke or gas detector.

POSITIONING THE CO ALARM
Carbon monoxide (CO) has a similar density to warm air and, to ensure that the most effective use is made of the detector, it should be fitted as follows: In rooms with a fuel-burning appliance CO will mix with the warm air and rise up. Place the CO alarm on a the wall, 30-80 cm below the ceiling but above the top of any doors or windows at a horizontal distance of minimum 150cm from the possible source of CO. It is also optional to place the alarm on a ceiling.

In rooms where people sleep or are present for a longer period of time (bedroom, living room) place the CO alarm at breathing height. For more information and examples see www.smartwares.eu. Areas to be avoided include the following:

• Situations where the temperature may fall below -10°C or rise above 40°C
• Any area where high levels of dusty, dirty or greasy emissions could contaminate or clog the sensor.
• Behind drapes or furniture.
• In the path of air discharged from a furnace / air conditioning vent or ceiling fan.
• Outside the building.
• Directly above a sink or cooker.
• In areas where there are a lot of lamp back and dust which will block up the sensor.
• In too damp areas.

CAUTION: 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 and risk of electric shock.

INSTALLING THE CO ALARM

Before mounting your CO alarm, you have to attach the rating label in your own language to the detector.
In order to ensure the product is correctly installed and used, it should be installed strictly according to this user manual or be installed by qualified professional personnel. This CO alarm is powered by a battery and requires no additional wiring. Make sure the alarm can be heard from all sleeping areas or place several alarms.

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 location, drill a ø 5mm and 40 mm depth hole in the marked position and insert the wall plug.
• Insert the screw provided until the screw head is 5mm from the wall. Screw on the mounting bracket, do not overtighten.
• Remove the plastic sealing from the batteries and insert them into the battery compartment. Make sure that you fit the batteries in accordance with the polarity markings (+ or -) within the battery compartment. If correctly installed, the alarm will give a short beep. It indicates that the power supply is normally connected, and that the indicator lights and buzzer are working normally. Assemble the alarm onto the mounting plate (see image 4).

OPERATING YOUR CO ALARM

Normal Operation
When no carbon monoxide is present, the green “Power” indicator LED flashes every 40 seconds and is an indication that your alarm is powered and functional.

Fault indicator
If the unit chirps twice every 8 seconds and the yellow “Fault” LED flashes, the CO alarm is not functioning properly. The CO alarm will not detect CO and you are not protected. Contact Smartwares for assistance.

Alarm Condition
When the unit detects dangerous levels of CO, it will emit an alarm signal of 4 beeps followed by 5 seconds of silence along with flashing of the red “Alarm” LED. For the first 10 seconds the alarm sound will be less intrusive and sound an alarm at less than 85dB. After 10 seconds normal sound volume will be reached. This will continue as long as there is a dangerous level of CO present. Should the CO levels return to normal, the unit will stop beeping and return to standby mode automatically.

The alarm response time of this detector complies with EN 50291-1:2018.

ALARM SILENCE function
If the CO alarm is in alarm modus, the sound can be hushed for 10 minutes by pressing the “Test/Silence” button firmly. The red “alarm” indicator will continue flashing and the alarm sound will recommence if the CO level is still

50ppm ten minutes after starting hush mode. NOTE: The alarm sound cannot be silenced when the CO concentration is above 200 PPM.

Returning to normal operation
When the carbon monoxide gas disperses and the unit has been reset, the alarm signal will stop. The green power lamp will continue to flash approximately every 40 seconds.

Low battery warning
When the battery is empty, the alarm will beep once every 40 seconds and yellow “Fault” LED indicator will flash. Replace the batteries immediately with new batteries as specified for this alarm and test the alarm.

Low battery warning silence
When the alarm is giving the low battery warning, the sound can be silenced for 9 hours by pressing the test/silence button firmly. The alarm will still be functional during this time. The yellow “fault” indicator will flash.

End of life warning
When your co alarm needs replacing, the unit will beep 3 times for every 40 seconds and yellow “fault” indicator LED will flash. Do not replace the batteries, but replace the entire co alarm. Register for free reminders at smartreminder.eu.

End of life warning silence
When the alarm is giving the end of life warning, the sound can be silenced for 9 hours by pressing the test/silence button firmly. The alarm will still be functional during this time. The yellow ‘fault” indicator will flash.

TESTING YOUR CO ALARM
It is recommended that you test your CO alarm once a month to ensure the alarm is working correctly by pressing and holding the test button on the front of the alarm. The alarm will sound 4 beep tones followed by 5 seconds of silence and the red LED will flash at the same time.

MAINTAINING YOUR CO ALARM

Your alarm will alert you to potentially hazardous CO concentrations in your home when maintained properly. To maintain your alarm in proper working order, it is recommended that you:

• Test your alarm at least once a month.
• Clean your CO alarm regularly to prevent dust build up. This can be done using a vacuum cleaner with the brush attachment once per month. Clean gently around the front grilled section and sides.
• Never use cleaning solutions on your alarm. Simply wipe with a damp cloth.
• Do not paint the alarm.
• Do not block or cover the alarm’s venthole with paste adhesive or other things.

ATTENTION:
When scouring or stripping a wooden floor, painting, wallpapering or using adhesive or aerosol, you should remove the carbon monoxide detector and keep it in a safe place to prevent damaging the sensor. High concentrations of the following substances can damage the sensor, which often results in a false alarm: methane, propane, isopropyl butane, ethylene, ethanol, alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, benzene, toluene, ethyl acetate, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfate and sulfur dioxide. Also aerosol sprays, alcoholic products, paint, solvents, adhesive, hair spray, aftershave, perfume and certain cleaning agents can cause damage.

WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ALARM
In the event the CO alarm raises an alarm:
Immediately move to fresh air outdoor or open all doors/windows to ventilate the area and allow the carbon monoxide to disperse. Where possible turn off fuel burning appliance. Evacuate the building and do not re-enter the premises nor move away from the open door/window until emergency services responders have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal condition. Seek medical help immediately for anyone suffering from the symptoms of headache, drowsiness, nausea, etc. Do not use the appliances again until they have been checked by a qualified technician and the fault located and cleared.

This product is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle or mobile home. The alarm should be installed by a competent person. This apparatus is designed to protect individuals from the acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt consult a medical practitioner.

The installation of this CO alarm should not be used as a substitute for proper installation, use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.

TECHNICAL DATA

50 ppm (Between 60-90 min.)
100 ppm (Between 10-40 min.)
300 ppm (Within 3 minutes)
Operation Temperature| -10°C~40°C (storage: -20°~50°C ± 2°C)
Ambient Humidity| 30%~95% RH (storage: 10%~95% RH)
Horn Level| >85 Decibels at 1 meter
Battery Life| 3 years

For indoor use only.
Please read manual before use, and store it carefully for future use and maintenance.
For DoC go to: www.smartwares.eu/doc and follow instructions.

Recycling and Symbols
Recycling and Disposal: The WEEE symbols indicates that this product and its batteries must be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches the end of its service life, take it to a designated waste collection point nearby to ensure safe disposal or recycling. Protect the environment and human health, use natural resources responsibly! The manufacturer shall ensure that recycling is organized with the help of the approved coordination bodies in accordance with legal requirements.

References

• Receive a Smartreminder for free | Test, clean & replace your smoke detectors | Smartwares
• Receive a Smartreminder for free | Test, clean & replace your smoke detectors | Smartwares
• Smartwares - Alles voor een veilig en een comfortabel huis!
• Smartwares - Alles voor een veilig en een comfortabel huis!
• Smartwares | Declaration of Conformity

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