Specifications

The Alarm must not be connected when the house wiring insulation is being checked with high Voltages
i.e. do not use an insulation tester on the alarm.
Do not use the CO Alarm on an intermittent basis, or as a portable detector for the spillage of
combustion products from fuel burning appliances or chimneys.
Mains operated Alarms should be installed and interconnected by a qualified electrician in accordance
with the Requirements for Electrical Installations published by the Institution of Electrical Engineers (as
BS7671). Failure to install this Alarm correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards.
The Alarm must be continuously powered 24 hours a day so it is important that it is not on a circuit
that can be turned off by a switch.
Caution
Alternative Energy Sources – Wind, Solar, UPS etc.
This product must be connected to a Pure or True Sine Wave 230 Vac supply. It must not be connected
to devices giving a “Modified Sine Wave” or “Quasi Sine Wave” 230 Vac such as most inverters
connected to solar panels, wind turbines, water turbines or batteries.
This also applies to battery powered UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) inverters.
The will cause overheating, which will damage the product.
If you are not sure about your inverter or UPS type, please contact the supplier to verify.
Light Dimmer Circuits – The Alarms must not be powered through a light dimmer circuit. This will also
cause overheating and damage the Alarm.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Select a location complying with the advice in the previous section.
2. Disconnect the AC mains supply from the circuit that is going to be used to power the Alarm.
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