ZD-CO-9X User Manual 7 YEAR LIFE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONOUS GAS ALARM
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 FEATURES 2 CARBON MONOXIDE AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 3 WHERE TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR 5 HOW TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR 7 POWER PACK ACTIVATION 8 POWER PACK DEACTIVATION 9 OPERATING FEATURES 9 UNDERSTANDING THE PRODUCT’S INDICATORS 12 MAINTAINING / TESTING YOUR DETECTOR 13 WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ALARM 14 USEFUL NUMBERS 15 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 16 DISPOSAL 17 7 YEAR WARRANTY 18 RETURNS 19 PRODUCT RANGE 19 NOTES / DISABLING TAB STOR
INTRODUCTION FEATURES Congratulations! You’ve made a wise investment in an innovative product and your personal safety. The ZD-CO-9X 7 Year Life Carbon Monoxide Poisonous Gas Alarm is one of a new generation of domestic life safety products from Zeta Alarm Systems, which combines the latest technology and innovative design to provide an aesthetically pleasing and effective contribution to your home safety.
CARBON MONOXIDE AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Carbon monoxide is a dangerous, poisonous gas that kills hundreds of people each year and injures many more. It is often referred to as the silent killer because it has no odour or taste and cannot be seen. Like oxygen, CO enters the body through the lungs during the normal breathing process. It competes with oxygen by replacing it in the red blood cells, thereby reducing the flow of oxygen to the heart, brain and other vital organs.
to locate the source of the carbon monoxide before re-entering the building. Medical attention should be sought for anyone suffering the effects of CO poisoning (headache, nausea, see page 3).
professionally every year • Make regular visual inspections of all fuelburning appliances • Do not barbecue indoors, or in an attached garage • Open windows when a fireplace or oil/ solid fuel cooker is in use • Only install CO detectors that meet the requirements of BS EN 50291:2001 in your home • Be aware of CO poisoning symptoms (see page 3) EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE SOURCES AND SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING AND HOW TO USE YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WHERE TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR WARNING: Th
single room serving as both sitting and bedroom) then the apparatus should be put as far from the cooking appliances as possible but near to where the person sleeps. • If the appliance is in a room not normally used (for example a boiler room), the apparatus should be put just outside the room so that the alarm may be heard more easily. Alternatively, a remote alarm siren may be connected to a type A apparatus located in a room(s) containing a fuelburning appliance.
• Where dirt and dust may block the sensor • In a damp or humid location (for example in a bathroom) • In the immediate vicinity of the cooking appliance WARNING: Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside those stated above will reduce the power pack and sensor life. HOW TO INSTALL YOUR DETECTOR NOTE: This apparatus should be installed by a competent person who feels able to install it according to the instructions. Firstly write the installation date on your detector in the area provided.
POWER PACK ACTIVATION See diagram opposite a Your detector comes complete with an integrated power pack that will provide power for its entire operational life. To activate the power pack you need to pull the disabling tab (see image). This will in turn pull out the metal disabling clip, which is attached to the end of the tab, from the disabling socket which is situated on the underside of the detector. Retain the disabling tab for future use by taping it to page 20 of this manual.
POWER PACK DEACTIVATION Your ZD-CO-9X is portable, making it ideal for taking with you on holiday. You will need to deactivate your detector when travelling or even when storing e.g. when decorating. Fitting is the reverse of removal. To deactivate the detector the two ends of the metal clip must be inserted into the corresponding holes in the disabling socket located on the underside of the detector (see image).
way in which these products burn means the smoke given off contains a detectable localised amount of carbon monoxide. Alternative sources of smoke, for example an extinguished candle or match, will not contain sufficient levels of carbon monoxide to obtain a response from the detector during this test. Please note your CO detector will not detect smoke. CAUTION: Sensor testing should only be performed by a responsible adult. This test should only be performed once a month.
Step 5 cigarette or incense stick 15 cm (6 inches) below the detector, so that the smoke enters the vents on the side of the detector. An increase in the localised carbon monoxide level within the sensor to more than 50ppm will cause the sounder to sound for one cycle of four loud beeps and the Fault LED to illuminate yellow for a short time. This is the end of the test. The Fault LED will no longer flash yellow and the detector will go back to normal operating mode ie.
UNDERSTANDING THE PRODUCT’S INDICATORS If the product is still within warranty then contact technical support. If the product is no longer in warranty replace immediately! The higher the concentration of carbon monoxide detected by the detector, the quicker it will respond. When sufficient carbon monoxide is detected a loud audible signal (85 dB at 1m (3 feet)) will be emitted and the Alarm LED will flash red once every second.
MAINTAINING / TESTING YOUR DETECTOR Maintenance Your detector will alert you to potentially hazardous CO concentrations in your home when maintained properly. To maintain your Zeta detector in proper working order, and to ensure that the sensor will last for the lifetime of the product, it is recommended that you: • Test the sounder, power pack and circuitry of your detector at least once per week by pressing the Test/Reset button briefly (see page 9).
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ALARM WARNING: A loud alarm is a warning that unusually high and potentially lethal levels of carbon monoxide are present. Never ignore this alarm, further exposure can be fatal. Immediately check residents for symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, and contact the proper authorities to resolve all CO problems. NEVER IGNORE ANY ALARM. Please carefully review this owner’s manual to ensure that you know what actions to take in the event of an alarm.
UK 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 engineer 0845 658 5080 NACS National Association of Chimney Sweeps 0800 833 464 IPHE Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers 0870 414 5533 15
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Detector Specifications: Sensor Type: Sensor Life: Alarm Sound Level: Power Pack Life: Temperature Range: Operating Humidity Range: Weight: Certified to: Model ZD-CO-9X Electrochemical 7 Years 85dB at 1 metre (3 feet) 7 years (Life of product) -10ºC (14ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF) 30 - 90% RH 90 grams (3.2oz) BS EN 50291 : 2001 WARNING: Prolonged exposure to temperatures and humidity outside those stated above will reduce the power pack and sensor life.
WARNING: APPARATUS CONFORMING TO THIS STANDARD MAY NOT PROTECT PEOPLE WHO ARE AT SPECIAL RISK FROM CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE BY REASON OF AGE, PREGNANCY OR MEDICAL CONDITION. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR. A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A SMOKE ALARM OR A COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTOR. THE ZD-CO-9X HAS AN OPERATIONAL LIFETIME OF 7 YEARS FROM THE DATE IT IS INSTALLED AND ACTIVATED. RECORD THE DATE OF INSTALLATION ON THE STICKER PROVIDED AND REPLACE UNIT AFTER 7 YEARS OF OPERATION.
7 YEAR WARRANTY Warranty coverage Zeta Alarm Systems warrants to the original purchaser that its enclosed sealed carbon monoxide detector be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal residential use and service for a period of 7 (seven) years from the date of purchase.
RETURNS PRODUCT RANGE We recommend that you contact the Zeta Technical Support Line in the first instance on +44 (0) 1792 455 175, as we may be able to remedy the problem quickly over the phone (this is to prevent unnecessary returns that take a longer time to process). Alternatively e-mail: support@zetaalarmsystems.com. Zeta Alarm Systems provide an extensive range of Fire Alarm Systems, Gas Detection & Emergency Systems. For more details visit www.zetaalarmsystems.com.
NOTES STORE DISABLING TAB HERE Tape disabling tab here for future use Ref: GN0502/R1 20
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