X-SENSE CD08 Carbon Monoxide Alarm User Manual

CD08 Carbon Monoxide Alarm
10-Year Sealed Battery Operated
Model: CD01 /CD02/C007/CD08
User Manual

This user manual contains important information about your carbon monoxide alarm’s operation. To ensure proper use and trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully and store it in a safe place for future reference.

Package Contents

3 x Anchor Plugs

Introduction

All X-sense carbon monoxide alarms conform with the UL 2034 Standard and are designed to detect carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is odorless, tasteless, and invisible it’s a silent killer. Using electrochemical sensing technology, this unit can detect increased levels of carbon monoxide early, protecting your family from the dangers of carbon monoxide.
Note: For maximum protection, use CO alarms on each level and in every bedroom of your home.

NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!

Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with your X-sense Carbon Monoxide Alarm. The alarm sounder will inform you of the type of situation occurring.

WARNING:
Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill you.

When the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sounds:

1. Operate the test/reset button.
2. Call your emergency services (Fire Dept. or 911 ).

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(3) Immediately move to fresh air – outdoors or by an open door/window. Do a headcount to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not reenter the premises nor move away from the open door/ window until the emergency services responders have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal condition.

(4) After following steps 1-3, if your alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturer’s instructions, or contact the manufacturer directly, for more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, and have not been, operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence.

Technical Specifications

150 ppm: 10-50 minutes
400 ppm: 4-15 minutes
Standby current| < 6 Liu (avg.)
Alarm current| < 60 mA (avg.)
Best operating ambient temperature| 40-100 °F (4.4-37.8 °C)
Operating relative humidity| s 85% RH (non-condensing)
Alarm loudness| ? 85 dB at 9.84 ft (3 m) @ 3.2 ± 0.3 kHz pulsing alarm
Silence duration| < 6 minutes

Product Overview

CAUTION!
THIS CO ALARM IS DESIGNED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP THE  ALARM. DO NOT OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE ALARM AS THIS COULD CAUSE MALFUNCTION.
Test & Silence Button
The Test & Silence button is used to test the unit’s electronics and to silence the unit during an alarm. When testing the alarm weekly, you should fast wake up your alarm by pressing the test button; once the alarm has woken up, the LCD display will activate, then press the test button again until you hear a short beep,  indicating that the alarm has entered the test mode. To save power, the alarm is designed to automatically turn off the LCD display if there has been no operation for 5 minutes.

Note: After a test has begun, the alarm will sound and the red LED will flash. This does not indicate that CO is present.
If you press the test button during an alarm state, the unit will enter silence mode.
CO silence mode: press the test button during an alarm state, the unit will enter the silence mode. If the CO density still exceeds the alarm threshold within 6  minutes, the unit will enter another alarm state. Otherwise, the unit will exit from silence mode after 9 minutes.
Note: If the CO concentration has reached an alarming level, silence mode cannot be enabled. This unit will continue to alarm until the CO concentration has decreased to a low level.

Alarm Sounder
The alarm will sound when there is CO present, when testing the alarm, and when there is a fault.

LED Indicator
The LED indicator will flash in conjunction with the alarm sounder. Therefore, it will flash during the following states: when powering on, in standby mode, during CO alarm states, when exiting an alarm state, during test mode, when there is low battery, in silence mode, when there is a fault and when the unit is at  the end of its life.

Low Battery
The LED indicator will flash yellow together with one beep every 60 seconds.
THE UNIT MUST BE DEACTIVATED {see “Deactivation of the Alarm” section) AND REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
(If you press the test button when there is low battery, the low battery signal will temporarily cease for 10 hours; if you press the test button again, the unit will  enter the test mode and then the standby mode.)
End of Life
Once the maximum lifetime (10 years) is reached, the alarm delivers 2 beeps and the LED indicator will flash yellow twice every 30 seconds. This end-of- life signal can be temporarily silenced for 3 days by pressing the test button.
The end-of-life silence feature can only be used for a total of 30 days. After 30 days, the end-of-life signal cannot be silenced.

every 5.8 seconds.
After 4 minutes:4 quick beeps every 60 seconds.|
Flashes green once every second for 5 seconds.| None.| Exiting an alarm: When the CO concentration drops below the alarm threshold, the alarm signal stops.
Test mode| 2 sets of 4 red flashes.| 2 sets of 4 quick beeps.|
Silence mode| Flashes red once every 5 seconds.| None.| After 9 minutes, the unit will exit silence mode.
Flashes green 3 times.| None.| Exiting silence mode.
Low battery| Flashes yellow once every 60
seconds.| One beep every 60
seconds.|
Fault| Flashes yellow 1-4 times every 40
seconds.| 2 beeps every 40 seconds.|
End of life| Flashes yellow 2 times every 30 seconds.| 2 beeps every 30 seconds.|

LCD Display
While detecting CO, the LCD will display different indications to help you understand what to do, as shown below:

LCD Display| LED Status| Alarm Sound| Unit Status| Solutions
---|---|---|---|---
| If A CO concentration of 30-999 ppm exists for a certain time period, the screen will be backlit blue, and the LED indicator will flash red 4 times every 5.8 seconds.  After 4 minutes, it will flash red 4  times per minute.| The alarm delivers
beeps and the LED indicator will n flash with the same frequency.| Dangerous CO concentration has been detected.| Refer to “If the
CO Alarm
Sounds”
| If a CO concentration of 30-999  ppm exists for a very short time,  the LED indicator will flash green once every 60 seconds.| No sound.| CO has been detected but has not reached alarm status. Potential dangerous conditions exist.| Check if there are any sources of CO gas, such as burning, cooking, etc. If such gas sources exist, please cut them off as soon as possible. Open the doors and windows to ventilate the room and immediately move to fresh air.
| The LED indicator flashes red 3  times for 2 cycles and then 4 times for 2 cycles, finally flashing once.| The alarm delivers beeps and the LED indicator will flash with the same frequency.| The unit is self-checking  (the test button has been pressed).| None.
| The LED indicator flashes red, green and yellow in sequence.| One short beep.| The unit has been powered on.| None.
| The LED indicator flashes green once every 60 seconds.| None.| The unit is working normally with good battery life.| None.
| The LCD display alternates
between “Lb” and the current CO level. The LED indicator flashes yellow once every 60 seconds.| One quick beep
every 60 seconds.| Low battery
warning.| As the battery is not replaceable, you will need to replace the unit.
| The LED indicator flashes yellow 1  time every 40seconds.| Two quick beeps
every 40 seconds.| Test button
malfunction.| If “Err” continues to display, the unit has malfunctioned and must be replaced. immediately.
The LED indicator flashes yellow 3  times every 40seconds.| CO malfunction.
The LED indicator flashes yellow  4 times every 40seconds.| CO malfunction.
| The LED indicator flashes yellow twice every 30seconds.| Two quick beeps
every 30 seconds.| End of life.| Replace the unit
immediately.

Basic Safety Information
IMPORTANT!

1. DANGERS, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS ALERT YOU TO IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OR TO POTENTIALLY  HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO TH ESE SITUATIONS.
2. THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS ONLY APPROVED FOR HOME USE.
3. THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ANY SOURCE OF COMBUSTION.
4. CONSTANT EXPOSURES TO HIGH OR LOW HUMIDITY MAY REDUCE BATTERY LIFE.

CAUTION!
THE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT FIRE OR ANY OTHER GAS. IT WILL ONLY INDICATE THE  PRESENCE OF CARBON MONOXIDE GAS AT THE SENSOR. CARBON MONOXIDE GAS MAY BE PRESENT IN OTHER AREAS.

WARNING!

1. NEVER IGNORE ANY ALARM. FAILURE TO RESPOND CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
2. THE SILENCE FEATURE IS ONLY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND WILL NOT CORRECT A PROBLEM. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR  HOME FOR A POTENTIAL PROBLEM AFTER ANY ALARM. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
3. TEST THIS CO ALARM ONCE A WEEK. IF THE ALARM EVER FAILS TO TEST CORRECTLY, REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY! IFTHE  ALARM CAN NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ALERTYOUTO A PROBLEM.
4. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY INDOOR LOCATIONS OF FAMILY LIVING UNITS. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO  MEASURE CO LEVELS IN COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) COMMERCIAL  OR INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS. INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT MAY MAKE THEM MORE SENSITIVE TO  CARBON MONOXIDE MAY CONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES THAT PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS FOR  CARBON MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS UNDER 30 PPM. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CARBON MONOXIDE AND  YOUR MEDICAL CONDITION CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN.
5. THE REPLACEMENT DATE THAT APPEARS ON THE DEVICE IS THE DATE BEYOND WHICH THE DEVICE MAY NO LONGER  DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE ACCURATELY AND SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY REPLACED.
6. THIS DEVICE IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. IT MAY  NOT FULLY SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.

Installation Instructions

When choosing your installation location, make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. If you install only one CO alarm in your home, install the alarm near to all bedrooms where possible, and not in a basement or furnace room.

1. A CO alarm should be centrally located outside of each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of all bedrooms. For added protection, install additional CO
   alarms in each separate bedroom and on each level of your home.

2. If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet (12 meters), install a CO alarm at both ends of the hallway.

3. In a single-level house, install at least one CO alarm near or within each separate sleeping area. For added protection, install an additional CO alarm at least  20 feet (6 meters), away from any furnace or fuel-burning heat source.

4. In multi-level houses, in addition to (3) above, install at least one CO alarm near or within each separate sleeping area. For added protection, install at least one CO alarm on each level of the house. If you have a basement, install a CO alarm at the top of the basement stairs.

Recommended Placement

WARNING!

1. THIS ALARM SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
2. INSTALLATION OF THE ALARM SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, USE AND  MAINTENANCE OF FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES INCLUDING APPROPRIATE VENTILATION AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS.

Note: Kitchens should be installed with smoke alarms that have the silence mode.

How to Install This Alarm

IMPORTANT!
THIS CO ALARM IS DESIGNED TO BE MOUNTED ON THE CEILING OR WALL.
WARNING!
FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND ACTIVATE THIS ALARM WILL PREVENT PROPER OPERATION OF THE ALARM AND WILL  PREVENT ITS RESPONSE TO CO.

Locations to Avoid

WARNING – This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards.

1. Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms, or bathrooms! Do not install within 5 ft (1.5 m) of cooking appliances.

2. Do not install within 3 ft (0.9 m) of the following: The door to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high airflow areas. Avoid excessively dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Dust, grease, or household chemicals can contaminate the alarm’s sensors, causing the alarm to not operate properly.

3. Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will not block the sensors. CO must be able to reach the sensors to accurately detect these conditions. Do
   not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings, “A” frame ceilings or gabled roofs. Keep
   out of damp and humid areas.

4. Install at least one (1) foot away from fluorescent lights, as electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms. Do not place in direct sunlight and keep out of insect-infested areas. Extreme temperatures will affect the sensitivity of the CO alarm. Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40 °F  (4.4 °C) or hotter than 100 °F (37.8 °C), such as garages and unfinished attics. Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is above 85%.
   Place away from doors and windows that open to the outside.

Mounting Steps

1. Drill three ( 6.0 mm holes in the wall or ceiling, then insert three plastic anchor plugs into the holes with a hammer.
2. Attach the mounting bracket to the surface of the wall or ceiling with three screws and mount the alarm into the bracket by pushing them together and twisting the unit clockwise.
3. Test the unit by using the Test/Silence button. Ensure the unit sounds in an alarming pattern.
   Note: This model is equipped with a feature that automatically activates the alarm when the alarm is attached to the mounting bracket for the first time.

Deactivation of the Alarm
WARNING!

1. DO NOT DEACTIVATE THE ALARM UNIT UNTIL THE END-OF-LIFE SIGNAL HAS BEEN HEARD.
2. ONCE THE MAXIMUM LIFETIME (10 YEARS) IS REACHED, THE ALARM DELIVERS 2 BEEPS EVERY 30 SECONDS.
3. ONCE THE ALARM IS DEACTIVATED, I WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION. IT CAN NOT BE REACTIVATED AND MUST BE REPLACED.

To Deactivate the Alarm

Pressing the Test/Silence button can silence the end-of-life signal for up to 3 days.

1. Peel back the shaded label obstructing the “DIS” setting, and break the thin plastic guard, as below.
2. Twist the plastic pin upwards to the “DIS” position or insert a screwdriver into the slot and turn the dial clockwise to the “DIS” position.
3. Dispose of the alarm.
4. Replace the alarm.

Weekly Test

WARNING!

1. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME OF ANY KINDTOTESTTHIS UNIT. YOU MIGHT ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGE OR SET FIRE TO THE  UNIT ORTO YOUR HOME.
2. NEVER USE A VEHICLE EXHAUSTTOTESTTHIS UNIT. EXHAUST FUMES MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE AND VOID YOUR  WARRANTY.
3. DO NOT STAND CLOSE TO THE ALARM WHEN THE ALARM IS SOUNDING.
   EXPOSURE AT CLOSE RANGE MAY BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEARING. WHEN TESTING, STEP AWAY WHEN THE ALARM BEGINS TO SOUND.

Maintenance

To keep your CO alarm in good working order, follow these simple steps:

1. Verify the unit’s alarm sound and indicators are working properly by testing the unit once a week.
2. Remove the unit from the ceiling/wall and clean the alarm cover and vents with a soft brush attachment once a month to remove dust and dirt.
3. Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the unit.
4. Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray or other aerosols near the alarm.
5. Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor’s ability to detect CO. Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside.  Doing so will void your warranty.
6. When removed, place the CO alarm back in its proper location as soon as possible, to assure continuous protection from fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.
7. When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are used, the area should be ventilated.

If the CO Alarm Sounds

1. Keep calm and immediately move to fresh air. Open all doors and windows to increase the rate of ventilation. Stop using all fuel-burning appliances and ensure, if possible, that they are turned off, e.g. for gas appliances, isolate the emergency control valve.
2. If the alarm continues to be activated, then evacuate the premises. Leave the doors and windows open, and only re-enter the building when the alarm has stopped. In multi-occupancy and multi-story premises, ensure that all the occupants are alerted to the risk.
3. Get medical help for anyone suffering the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning, and advise that carbon monoxide inhalation is suspected.
4. Telephone the appropriate appliance servicing and/or maintenance agency or, when necessary, the relevant fuel supplier on their emergency number or the National Gas Emergency Service Provider, if appropriate, so that the source of carbon monoxide emissions can be identified and corrected. Unless the reason for the alarm is obviously spurious, do not use the fuel-burning appliances again, until they have been checked and cleared for use by a competent person according to national regulations.

What You Need to Know About CO

CO cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted and can be fatal. The build-up of CO in the blood is called the carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) level and interferes with the body’s ability to supply itself with oxygen. Depending on the concentration, CO can kill in minutes. The most common sources of CO are malfunctioning gas appliances used for heating and cooking, vehicles running in an attached garage, blocked chimneys or flues, portable fuel-burning heaters, fireplaces, fuel-powered tools, and operating a grill in an enclosed space.
Indications of carbon monoxide poisoning include symptoms similar to the Au, but with no fever. Other symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion. Everyone is susceptible to the danger of CO, but experts agree that unborn babies, small children, pregnant women, senior citizens, and people with heart or respiratory problems are at the highest risk for serious injury or death. Every year a qualified technician should inspect and clean your heating system, vents, chimney, and flues.
The following symptoms are related to carbon monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with all members of the household:
Mild exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as “Flu-like” symptoms).
Medium exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, fast heart rate.
Extreme exposure: Unconsciousness, cardiorespiratory failure, death.
The above levels of exposure are related to healthy adults. Levels differ for those at high risk. Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal or cause permanent damage and disabilities. 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. Also, young children and household pets may be the first affected. Familiarization with the effects of each level is important.

The Following Conditions Can Result In Transient CO Situations:

• Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel-burning appliances caused by 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 extended periods between cycles).
• Negative pressure resulting from the use of exhaust fans.
• Simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning appliances competing for limited internal air.
• Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or water heaters.
• Obstructions in, or unconventional, vent pipe designs which can 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.
• A car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home.

Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends the use of at least one CO Alarm per household, located near the sleeping area.

Manufacturer and Service Information

X-Sense Innovations Co., Ltd.
Address: B4-503-D, Tower B, Kexing Science Park, No. 15 Keyuan Road, Technology Park Community, Yuehai Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, 518057, CHINA
Email: support@x-sense.com

Conforms with UL 2034 standard
Email:support@xsense.com
X-sense Innovations Co., Ltd.

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