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Ei Electronics Ei 205CEN, Ei 205ENA, Ei 204EN High levels of CO in a house can be caused by

Models: Ei 204EN Ei 205EN Ei 205ENA Ei 205CEN

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High levels of CO in a house can be caused by:

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High levels of CO in a house can be caused by:

•Incorrectly or poorly installed fuel-burning appliances.

•Blocked or cracked chimneys/flues.

•Blocked vents or draught-proofing which makes areas with fuel burning appliances or fireplaces airtight.

•Engines of cars, lawnmowers etc. left running in confined spaces.

•Portable paraffin or gas heaters in badly ventilated rooms.

3.2 Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Most people know that high levels of CO are harmful, however the period of exposure is also important.

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, confusion, fast heart rate.

Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardiorespiratory failure, death.

A high level of CO for a short period (e.g. 350 ppm CO for 30 minutes) will cause the same symptoms, a slight headache, as a lower level for a longer time (e.g. 150 ppm for 90 minutes). Table A shows how exposure to different concentrations of CO generally affects people.

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Ei Electronics Ei 205EN, Ei 205CEN High levels of CO in a house can be caused by, Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Contents

BATTERY POWERED Model Ei 204EN Model Ei 205EN Model Ei 205ENA Model Ei 205CENCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM INSTRUCTIONSCONTENTS 1. READ THIS FIRST this is normal2. WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS ? ? ?3. CARBON MONOXIDE - THE SILENT KILLER 3.1 What is Carbon Monoxide ?3.2 Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning High levels of CO in a house can be caused byInhalation Time approx and Symptoms Developed Table A Effects of Carbon Monoxide PoisoningIf your CO Alarm sounds follow the instructions on page 3.3 What happens when your CO Alarm detects Carbon Monoxide ?Table B CO Alarm Response 0 ppmNEVER IGNORE THE ALARM CO ALARM MEMORY Ei205EN, Ei205ENA & Ei205CEN only4. WHERE TO PLACE CO ALARMS 4.2 Unsuitable Locations 4.31 If locating the CO alarm in a room with a fuel burning appliance see figure 300mm CO AlarmLocation in room with a fuel burning appliance 150mm 1 to 3 mCO Alarm sloped ceilings, the CO alarm shouldCO Alarm Figure 3. Location in rooms with5. INSTALLATION 5.1 INSTALLATION PROCEDUREFigure 5a 5.2 HOW TO TAMPERPROOF THE ALARM Figure 5b5.3 INTERCONNECTING Model Ei205CEN only POST PUSH OUTWARDS1. Slide off the battery cover as shown in Figure 5a Low Battery Indicator 6. TESTING & MONITORING YOUR CO ALARMPower On Indicator Button TestAmber Fault Indicator Checklist in the event of problemsTesting with Carbon Monoxide 7. MAINTAINENCE How to distinguish between CO Alarm and Smoke Alarm warningsCaution Do not paint the CO Alarm 8. LIMITATIONS OF CO ALARMS End of LifeProduct Disposal 2 Carbon Monoxide must enter the unit for it to be detected. There may be Carbon Monoxide in other areas of the house e.g. downstairs, in a closed room etc. but not in the vicinity of the CO Alarm. Doors, air draughts and obstructions can prevent the CO reaching the Alarm. For these reasons we recommend. CO Alarms are fitted both near and in bedrooms, particularly if bedroom doors are closed at night. Additionally install in rooms where members of the household spend much of their time, and in rooms with potential sources of CO gas 9. HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY 6 Never adjust your own gas pilot lights 10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Horn beep and amber fault light flashes every 40 seconds if a The red light flashes as per Table B within 10 seconds of2 flashes for 50 ppm CO, 4 flashes for 100 ppm CO and 11. GETTING THE CO ALARM SERVICED 12. GUARANTEESB15583/R0/204EN&205EN/U&C 8/6/06 154 PM Page ALARM BEEPS EVERY 45 SECONDS 13. TROUBLESHOOTINGALARM DOES NOT WORK WITH THE TEST BUTTON ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO APPARENT REASONALL LIGHTS FLASH AMBER LIGHT FLASHING every 45 secondsMile End Business Park, Maesbury Rd, Oswestry Shropshire, SY10 8NN Ei ElectronicsShannon, Co. Clare, Ireland Tel 061 471277 Fax 061 U.K. Tel 0870 7584000 Fax 0870 E-mail support@aico.co.uk