Kidde 4MCO User manual
Kidde 230V Mains Carbon Monoxide Alarms with
Rechargeable Baery back-up – User Guide
EN50291-1:2010
License No. KM 738876
4MDCO
4MCO
WARNING :This alarm will not operate without Mains power. During a
power failure the unit will operate for at least 24 hours on baery back up
!
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Contents
1. Diagram o Alarms
2. What is Carbon Monoxide?
3. Sa ety In ormaon
4. Installaon Instrucons – Recommended Locaons
5. Using Your Alarm-what the signals mean
6. Mains Power Failure
7. Interconnected systems
8. What to do i Your Alarm Sounds!
9. Maintenance o Your Alarm
10. Troubleshoong
11. Product Specificaons
12. Warnings and Important Noces
13. Warranty
14. Environmental Protecon
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Green,
Power LED
Test / Reset
Button
Model 4MDCO
Red,
Alarm LED
Peak Level Button
Digital Display
Green,
Power LED
Test / Reset
Button
Model 4MCO
Red,
Alarm LED
Peak Level Button
Model : 4MDCO
LOW
BATTERY
FLASHING
=ALARM POWER
1 Flash
= SERVICE
LOW
BATTERY
POWER
FLASHING
= ALARM
1 Flash
= SERVICE
Model : 4MCO
EN50291-1: 2010
License No. KM 738876 EN50291-1: 2010
License No. KM 738876
1.Diagram of Alarms
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2. What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas with no taste, colour or smell.
Potenal Sources of CO
•Wood-burning stoves
•Gas boilers and fires
•Gas Hobs
•Oil and coal burning appliances
•Portable gas heaters
•Blocked flues and chimneys
•Fumes from integral garages
•Barbecues
•High concentraons of tobacco smoke
This CO alarm is not a substute for the correct maintenance of your
appliances.
Carbon monoxide can be produced from poorly burning appliances
or from blocked flues and chimneys.
If your alarm has sounded and you have venlated the room the CO
may have dispersed before help arrives. It is crucial that the source
of CO is determined and appropriate maintenance carried out.
Carbon monoxide is a cumulave poison. Longterm exposure to low levels may cause symptoms. This Kidde
alarm is me-weighted – the higher the level o CO, the sooner it will alarm.
NOTE: The apparatus may respond to brief exhaust gas emissions, for example during the inial start-up of an
appliance. Also, hydrogen acts as an interferent and can arise from some ba ery charging acvies and the
curing of concrete or cement under certain circumstances. Volale Organic Compounds (VOCs), e.g. alcohols,
which may eventually acvate the alarm, can be generated from use of damp-proofing materials or other coat-
ings containing alkylalkoxysilanes.
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To be sa e, know the possible sources o CO in your home. Keep uel burning appliances and
their chimneys and vents in good working condion. Learn the early symptoms o exposure, and
i you suspect CO poisoning, move outside to resh air and get emergency help. Your first line o
de ence is an annual inspecon and regular maintenance o your appliances. Contact a licensed
contractor or call your local ulity company or assistance.
In rented properes your Landlord (or Council/ Housing Associaon), will have an Emergency
Response phone number, and be liable for the regular maintenance of their combuson
appliances (Gas/LPG/Oil/Solid Fuel).
This alarm has not been tested specifically for use in caravans or boats. Only CO alarms
cerfied to EN50291-2 are fully approved for this purpose.
3. Safety informaon
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3. Safety informaon-Alarm levels as defined by EN50291-1:2010
The table below shows the response mes at which your CO alarm will sound;
CO Advice and Informaon
The table below shows the effects o different levels o CO poisoning on the body;
Parts per Million (PPM) o CO Time unl Alarm
50 60 – 90 minutes
100 10 – 40 minutes
300 Must alarm in less than 3 minutes
Parts per Million (PPM) Effects on Adults
100 Slight headache, nausea, ague (flu-like symptoms)
200 Dizziness and headache within 2 – 3 hours
400 Nausea, rontal headache, drowsiness, con usion and rapid heart rate.
Risk to li e aer over 3 hours o exposure
800 Severe headaches, convulsions, vital organ ailures. Death possible within
2 – 3 hours
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3. Important Safety Informaon
NOTE: If you recognise any of the above symptoms consult your Doctor immediately.
NOTE: Young children, elderly and pets are more suscepble to the dangers of CO.
NOTE: Your Kidde alarm is designed to detect CO gas. It is not designed to detect
smoke, fire or other gas such as natural gas.
NOTE: This product is intended for use in ordinary family homes. It is not designed to
measure compliance with occupaonal safety and the HSE.
NOTE: Individuals with certain specific medical condions may need an alarm that
operates below 30ppm. If this applies consult your Doctor.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that all family members are familiar with the symptoms of CO
poisoning and how your alarm works.
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4. Installaon Instrucons – Recommended Locaons
•
When wall-mounng place the alarm a horizontal distance o between 1 metre and 3 metres rom a uel
burning appliance.
•
Wall-mounted alarms should be close to the ceiling, but at least 150mm away to avoid being in ‘dead-air’ space.
•
Locate within hearing distance o bedrooms* and place at sleeping height i a heang appliance is in the
bedroom.
•
CO alarms in rooms with sloped ceilings should be located on the high side o the room.
•
Ceiling mounted alarms should be at least 300 mm rom any wall.
•
I there is a paron in the room, locate the alarm on the same side o the paron as the potenal source.
* A CO alarm should be installed in all rooms containing a uel burning appliance. Addional CO alarms should be
installed in rooms where most awake me is spent, in every sleeping area, and on every level o the home.
Locaons to Avoid
•
Avoid locang next to draughts, such as doors, windows, extractor ans, air vents or other
similar venlaon openings.
•
Avoid locang close to obstrucons (e.g. behind curtains, shelves or urniture).
•
Avoid dusty, dirty or greasy areas, such as garages or workshops
•
Avoid humid (bathrooms), cold (< -10 oC) or hot (> 40 oC) or damp areas and keep away rom sinks.
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4. Installaon Instrucons –Supply and Interconnect
Refer to Separate Easy Installaon Instrucons
NOTE: THIS ALARM IS DESIGNED FOR INSTALLATION BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE LATEST IEE REGULATIONS AND RELEVANT BRITISH STANDARDS.
THIS ALARM MUST BE POWERED BY A CONSTANT 230V AC, 50Hz SUPPLY THAT IS NOT CONTROLLED
BY ANY FORM OF SWITCH.
THIS ALARM INTERCONNECTS WITH UP TO 24 KIDDE DEVICES (OF WHICH 18 CAN BE INITIATING)
INCLUDING SMOKE, CO AND HEAT ALARMS. (SEE BELOW)
THIS ALARM IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE INTERCONNECTED WITH OTHER MANUFACTURER’S
PRODUCTS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
Firex Kidde
KF10R 1SFWR Mains Ionisaon Alarm with Rechargeable baery back-up
KF10 1SFW Mains Ionisaon Alarm with alkaline baery back up
KF20R 2SFWR Mains Opcal Alarm with Rechargeable baery back-up
KF20 2SFW Mains Opcal Alarm with alkaline baery back up
KF30R 3SFWR Mains Heat Alarm with Rechargeable baery back-up
KF30 3SFW Mains Heat Alarm with alkaline baery back up
4MCO Mains CO Alarm with rechargeable baery back-up
4MDCO Mains CO Alarm with rechargeable baery back-up, digital display
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5. Using Your Digital Alarm(4MDCO) – what the signals mean
LEDs LCD Sounder Unit Status Acon
Normal Operaon Red
0
None Normal Operaon None
Amber
Alarm Red Flashing 4 loud beeps/pause/4
loud beeps- repeated
CO detected See secon
Amber
Interconnected CO
alarm detects CO
Red Flashing CO 4 loud beeps/pause/4
loud beeps- repeated
Interconnected CO alarm
detects CO
See secon
Amber
Interconnected Heat/Smoke
alarm detects hazard
Red
Flashing Fix fire 3 loud beeps/pause/3
loud beeps- repeated
Smoke or heat has been
detected rom an intercon-
nected smoke or heat alarm
EVACUATE THE
PREMISES ACCORDING
TO YOUR ESCAPE PLAN
Amber
Error condion -1 Red Flashing every 30 secs Err Chirp/30 secs Unit has ailed
Replace
Amber Flashing every 30 secs
Error condion -2 Red ON Constant loud sound Unit microprocessor has
ailed
Replace
Amber
End o Li e Red Flashing End Chirp twice every
30 seconds
The unit has reached the
end o its li e
Replace
Amber
Flashing twice every 30 secs
Charging the baery
back up
Red Lb Flashes NONE
Baery backup is charging (unit
is monitoring or CO)
Nothing
Amber Flashing every 15 secs
Low baery Red Flashing every 15 secs Lb Chirp / 15 secs Back up baery is
discharged
Ensure switch is On at
the rear o the unit -i it
persists contact Kidde
Amber Flashing every 15 secs
(Lb Flashes)
Displays CO ppm
( 30-999)
NOTE: If AC mains is connected and acve, the Green LED will be on connuous. If Green LED is not on, see Secon 6.
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