fxo Interlinked Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm by FIREXO S.R.L., Foro Buonaparte, 12, 20121 Milano, Italy. Model No: fxoICO1
| Product Name | fxo Interlinked Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm |
| Model Number | fxoICO1 |
| Working Voltage | 2 x DC3V concealed battery (non-replaceable) |
| Battery Life | 10 years * |
| CO Sensor Type | Superior CO Electrochemical Sensor |
| Working Temperature Range | -10°C to 50°C |
| Humidity Range | 30-90% RH |
| Product Life Expectancy | 10 years * |
| Alarm Mode | LED and audible alarm |
| Frequency Range | 433MHz |
| Alarm Sound | >86Db/3m |
| Display | LCD |
| Size (L x W) | 130mm x 75mm x 35mm |
| Alarm Gross Weight | 185g |
| Design, Manufacturing and Test Standard | EN 50291-1:2018 |
| Suitable for | Domestic homes and static caravan holiday homes. |
*Life expectancy can vary due to environmental factors and care
Included with each Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm;
Contents;
- Quick Set Up Mode + Function Description
- Understanding Carbon Monoxide and Important Safety Information
- Where to Install your Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
- Locations to Avoid
- How to Install your Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
- Testing your Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
- Maintenance and Cleaning
- Carbon Monoxide Safety and Fire Safety Best Practice
- What to do in the Event of a Suspected CO Leak
- Limitations of Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Limited Warranty
Turn on the carbon monoxide alarm BEFORE installation and/or pairing by pressing the circular button at the back of the alarm. It takes approximately 60 seconds for the device to power up. MAKE SURE THE BUTTON IS FULLY DEPRESSED – USE THE STICK PROVIDED IF NEEDED.
- Quick Set Up Mode + Function Description
Quick Set Up Mode; this interlinked Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm is part of Fxos Interlinked Radio Emergency Fire Alarm System Technology (FIREFAST) but it can also be used as a stand-alone device.
If the carbon monoxide alarm is to be used as a stand-alone device i.e. it WILL NOT be connected via radio frequency to any other smoke, heat and/or CO devices then please see Section 5; How to install your Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
If this Interlinked Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm WILL BE connected via radio frequency to any other smoke, heat or CO alarm as part of the FIREFAST system then please follow the pairing instructions below;
Lay out ALL fxo devices to be connected to each other via radio frequency, ensuing ALL devices have been turned on, activated and place approx. 15cm apart from each other on a flat surface.
Select any Interlinked Smoke, Heat or CO alarm and pick any device to be the MASTER device.
On the MASTER device, press the TEST button until the LED flashes green 3 times and release the TEST button and the LED will flash red;
On the 1st SLAVE device to be added to the MASTER; press the TEST button until the LED flashes green 2 times and release the TEST button and the LED will flash red on the SLAVE device and emit a short beep.
Additional SLAVE devices can be added as per the above instructions until all SLAVE devices have been added.
When all SLAVE devices have been added to the MASTER, the MASTER TEST button can be pressed once to END the pairing process and the red LED light will stop flashing. All smoke, heat and CO alarms have now been paired successfully and all interlinked via radio frequency.
You have successfully paired the fxo (FIREFAST) home fire safety protection system.
| LED Light Sequence | LED Light Sequence Description |
| 1 LED green flash | Approximately every 60 seconds to indicate normal operation |
| 2 LED green flashes | Pairing Mode on SLAVE device |
| 3 LED green flashes | Pairing Mode on MASTER device |
| 4 LED green flashes | Clear all paired data on MASTER or SLAVE device |
| Continuous LED red flashes | MASTER device is waiting on devices to be paired with it |
| 3 LED red flashes | SLAVE device has successfully paired or unpaired to MASTER device |
| 2 LED yellow flash | Approximately every 60 seconds two short audible beeps will sound and the yellow LED will flash two times to indicate fault condition. |
| 3 LED yellow flash | Approximately every 60 seconds three short audible beeps will sound and the yellow LED will flash three times to indicate low battery condition. |
Please ensure ALL devices have been successfully paired by pressing the TEST button on any one device and listening for an audible alarm on all paired devices activating. Please note; it can take 10-15 seconds for all paired devices to sound AND silence once a single device has been activated.
It is recommended that each device is placed in the approximate location they are to be installed to ensure they will work BEFORE installing them to the ceiling.
Function Description;
Test Mode; press and hold the TEST button and the audible alarm will sound and the green LED warning light will flash.
Alarm Mode; In the event of carbon monoxide (C0) being detected the audible alarm and LED warning light will flash until the audible alarm is silenced.
Silence Mode; if the carbon monoxide (C0) alarm is in alarm mode, to silence the alarm, LONG press the TEST button and this will silence the audible alarm for approx. 9 minutes (during this period carbon monoxide (C0) will not be detected). After 9 minutes it will revert to normal standby mode and begin to detect carbon monoxide (C0) again.
Normal Operation; the green LED will flash every 60 seconds.
Fault Mode; two short audible beeps will sound and the yellow LED will flash two times every 60 seconds
Low Battery Condition; if low voltage is detected, three short audible beeps will sound and the yellow LED will flash three times every 60 seconds.
WARNING; PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide, commonly referred to as CO is an odourless, invisible, and highly toxic gas, often referred to as the silent killer.
Where does Carbon Monoxide come from? CO can be produced from any carbon fuelled, gas appliance, including fires, cookers, barbecues, gas heaters, paraffin heaters, etc. Other fuel appliances, such as those using charcoal, peat, coal, wood (including wood burning stoves), as well as petrol, oil, or LPG can produce CO if working inefficiently or without proper ventilation.
What is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? The six main signs and symptoms of CO poisoning: headaches, breathlessness, dizziness, collapse, nausea, loss of consciousness. People often say constant exhaustion was the first symptom. Other signs that could point to CO poisoning are:
- Symptoms that only occur when at home.
- Symptoms that disappear or improve when people leave home and re-appear when they return.
- People in the same house experience similar
symptoms around the same time.
- Pets can be affected and can even show symptoms around the same time as people.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of a Possible CO Leak in the Home: When making a house call, there are several signs you should be aware of. Look to see if: • the flame on a cooker is lazy and is a yellow or orange colour (note: it should be blue). • soot, yellow, or brown staining on or around appliances. • pilot lights that frequently blow out. • too much condensation on windows and/or walls. • flues, chimneys, and vents that are blocked either on purpose or by accident (e.g. birds’ nests).
Alarm Response Time for Different Concentrations;
| Concentration Range (1-1000 PPM) | Alarm Response Time | Indicator Before Reaching Alarm Value |
| ˂50 PPM | No alarm | N/A |
| 50-100 PPM | Alarm after about 80 minutes | Red LED flashes every 2 minutes |
| 100-300 PPM | Alarm after about 30 minutes | Red LED flashes every 2 minutes |
| ˃300 PPM | Alarm after about 50 seconds | Detector cannot be muted |
DO NOT remove or disconnect the battery to silence unwanted alarms. Open windows to vent the room if needed.
The TEST button is used to test the carbon monoxide alarm function – DO NOT use any other test method.
This carbon monoxide alarm is not designed for commercial buildings and applications however, where deemed appropriate by a fire safety professional, may be used as supplemental protection.
Carbon monoxide alarms alert household users in the vicinity of the carbon monoxide alarm that a possible unsafe condition i.e. increase in CO has been detected. Hearing impairments, background noise, drugs, alcohol use etc could ensure persons may not hear the alarm. In this event, special consideration can be given to vibration alarms, and audio-visual devices to alert such persons.
Carbon monoxide alarms ARE NOT a substitute for proper installation, use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
For full property protection, consideration should also be given to Fxos Interlinked Radio Emergency Fire Alarm System Technology (FIREFAST) where all smoke, heat and CO alarms are interconnected to ensure if any one device activates, all installed devices activate. This home fire safety protection system consists of wireless, interlinked smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms (linked by radio frequency) to ensure that all devices will activate throughout the home were smoke, heat OR CO to be detected.
All carbon monoxide alarms must be tested weekly and replaced every 10 years.
- Where to Install your Carbon Monoxide Alarm
CO can be produced from any carbon fuelled, gas appliance, including fires, cookers, barbecues, gas heaters, paraffin heaters, etc thus CO alarms should be installed in the rooms where such carbon fuelled appliances are located. Where such carbon fuelled appliances are located/housed in cupboards that are not normally accessed i.e. a gas fired boiler in a cupboard, then the carbon monoxide alarm should be installed outside the cupboard.
It should be located (at a horizontal distance of) at least 1m away (but within 3m) from the nearest carbon fuelled appliance.
This carbon monoxide alarm should be wall mounted at approximately just above head height i.e. at least 1.5m above ground but no more than 2m above ground level.
Do not install within 100mm of the ceiling.
If there is a partition in the room it should be on the same side of the partition as the carbon fuelled appliance.
This information on siting and mounting of this carbon monoxide detector is guidance and should be installed by a competent person.
- Locations to Avoid
DO NOT locate carbon monoxide alarms;
In turbulent/moving air beside fans, heaters, air con units, windows etc that could delay the carbon monoxide alarm working.
Within 1m of any window, doorway to fresh air or draught.
In areas of high humidity like bathrooms, shower rooms and where the temperature is likely to exceed 50°C or fall below -10°C. High humidity can lead to unwanted false alarms.
At the peak of an ‘A’ frame ceiling.
Less than 100mm from a wall or other decorative wall mounted object.
Where insects are present.
In locations that would make maintenance and user testing dangerous i.e. directly over a top stair, void etc.
On poorly insulated walls or ceilings.
- How to Install your Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Ensure the carbon monoxide alarm has been turned on and the LED display has lit up and the battery power status bar is showing on the LED display.
Press the TEST button to check it is functioning correctly BEFORE installation.
Complete the section on the alarm nameplate with the Date of Installation.
Mount the alarm base plate to the wall using the fixings provided.
Secure the carbon monoxide alarm unit to the wall mounted base by aligning the mounting slots on the alarm base, pressing in towards the wall and then down to secure the base slots into the carbon monoxide alarm.
Once the alarm clicks and slides downwards into the base plate the carbon monoxide alarm is now secure and mounted correctly.
Press the TEST button to check it is functioning correctly AFTER installation.
- Testing your Carbon Monoxide Alarm
WARNING!
Test each carbon monoxide alarm to ensure it has been installed correctly and is operating properly.
The TEST button can be used to test all functions of the alarm.
We recommend you test the alarm weekly. To test, press the TEST button for 2 seconds and the carbon monoxide alarm will emit an audible alarm. Release the TEST button and the audible alarm will stop. This completes the weekly testing procedure.
If the carbon monoxide alarm fails to emit an audible alarm when the TEST button is pressed, the carbon monoxide alarm should be replaced with a carbon monoxide alarm that operates correctly.
If the carbon monoxide alarm emits an audible alarm when the alarm is not being tested, this could indicate the presence of increased levels/concentrations of CO and should be investigated by the user.
- Maintenance and Cleaning
The carbon monoxide alarm has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible. To ensure the continued operation of the carbon monoxide alarm you should;
Test the carbon monoxide alarm once per week
Clean the carbon monoxide alarm intakes once per month gently using a vacuum head attachment – NEVER use cleaning agents, liquids or solvents and they may damage the unit and invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.
Only use the TEST button to test the function of the carbon monoxide alarm – DO NOT use alternative test methods.
If the carbon monoxide detector is modified in anyway, there is a risk of malfunction.
If the carbon monoxide alarm has a low battery condition, the alarm will emit three short audible beeps and the yellow LED will flash three times every 60 seconds. In the event of low battery condition, the carbon monoxide alarm should be replaced as the alarm has reached the end of its life and will no longer offer detection protection for increased levels/concentrations of CO.
- Carbon Monoxide Safety and Fire Safety Best Practice
If the carbon monoxide alarm emits an audible alert/sound it is indicating that a possible CO leak has been detected. It is recommended that all persons at home, where the carbon monoxide alarm is to be installed, is made aware of the location, sound, and operation of the carbon monoxide alarm.
It is also recommended that all households have an emergency escape plan in place and have considered what actions to take in the event of a CO leak and/or fire in the home to ensure all occupants can reach a place of safety.
For full property protection, consideration should also be given to Fxos Interlinked Radio Emergency Fire Alarm System Technology (FIREFAST) where all smoke, heat and CO alarms are interconnected to ensure if any one device activates, all installed devices activate. This home fire safety protection system consists of wireless, interlinked smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms (linked by radio frequency) to ensure that all devices will activate throughout the home were smoke, heat OR CO to be detected.
What to do in the Event of a Suspected CO Leak
1 Turn off gas
2 Turn off appliances
3 Open windows and ventilate room
4 Get everyone to exit the house
5. Call emergency services and/or Gas Board/Company to report the leak
6. If you feel unwell, seek medical assistance immediately.
This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect very small concentrations of CO in the surrounding air in domestic premises and homes and alert the user before such concentrations become so high that they could jeopardise the persons ability to function and CO exposure leads to acute effects related to CO exposure.
This carbon monoxide alarm may not prevent the chronic effects of carbon monoxide exposure, and that the apparatus may not fully safeguard individuals at special risk.
- Limitations of Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide alarms play a key role in reducing the number of injuries and deaths resulting from exposure to high concentrations of CO in the home. However, like any safety device, carbon monoxide alarms can only provide a suitable level of protection if they are designed, installed, and maintained correctly in addition to being positioned, installed and maintained correctly.
Carbon monoxide alarms may not alert all individuals of a CO leak/unsafe condition in instances where the persons suffer from a hearing impairment or are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. It is recommended that once carbon monoxide alarms are installed, ALL persons in the home can hear the alarm.
If low battery condition is detected OR the carbon monoxide alarm is more than 10 years old the carbon monoxide alarm should be replaced in both cases.
- Limited Warranty
We warrant solely to the original consumer/purchaser of each new Interlinked Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm that the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, and conditional upon the manufacturer’s maintenance advice being met, for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase. This warranty DOES NOT cover damage resulting from accident or misuse or abuse or lack of reasonable care for the product.
The manufacturer can never be made liable for loss and/or damage of whatever nature, including incidental and/or consequential loss arising from the fact that the signal from the carbon monoxide alarm did not sound during a CO leak because of flat or faulty batteries (in circumstances where battery installation and maintenance is completely outside of the manufacturer’s control).
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