Hard Wired Carbon Monoxide Alarms For Homes - Safelincs

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HEATCARBONMONOXIDESMOKEEN50291: 2001SMARTINTERCONNECT))Kidde FyrneticsKidde Fyrnetics manufactures 24 million CO, smoke and heatalarms every year and has unrivalled expertise and commitment toongoing research and development – with the resources to matchas part of the $37 billion United Technologies (UTC) group. Ouralarms are all Kitemarked and made in our ISO 9001 and 14001certified factories. We have unrivalled expertise in CO detection,particularly in the USA where this problem has now been addressedby legislation.The launch of our new range of hardwiredcarbon monoxide alarmsspecifically for the UK market followsextensive development and testing. Therange consists of two models: 423/9HIRand the digital alarm 423D/9HIR.))New feature-packed<strong>Hard</strong>-wired CO alarmsFeatures of both models:Our new range of hard-wired CO alarms consists of twomodels: 423/9HIR and the digital alarm 423D/9HIR. Bothshare an extensive range of features including:))) mains powered with sealed-in, rechargeable lithiumcells for back-up preventing tenant access))) electrochemical sensor sampling air every 15 seconds– safer than others sampling every 60 seconds))) unique Smart Interconnect allowing Kidde Fyrneticshard-wired smoke, heat or CO alarms to be linkedon one wiring network))) neat circular design can be ceiling or wall mounted))) product life of 7 years from initial power up and fullguarantee for 6 years))) quickly connects with snap-on harness and unit locksin place by default))) easy to use test/reset buttons))) relay pattress option allows operation of otherdevices))) separate easy to follow user and installer manualsincluded and also available on our websiteFeatures of the 423D/9HIR model:))) digital display showing the parts per million(ppm) when CO is detected, calculating theppm and length of exposure time))) peak recall feature can be used to call up thehighest level (above 30 ppm) recorded sincethe button was last pressed))) memory recall feature enables users to verifyif there has been a CO incident in theirabsence which had ceased before their return
CO and human healthEffects of CO concentration over timedemonstrating why CO alarms need to monitor bothconcentration and durationThe graph shows that a low level ofCO exposure over several hours isjust as lethal as a short-term highexposure level.According to the Health and Safety Executive, carbon monoxide(CO) poisoning causes an estimated 50 deaths and 200 seriousinjuries annually in Britain. Other organisations have recordedhigher fatality and injury levels and all these figures reflect justwhat we know about: CO poisoning is certainly underdiagnosedby doctors and often not recognised by coroners, asit simulates other conditions.CO is odourless and colourless. It bonds with haemoglobin inthe blood to gradually replace essential oxygen, preventing theuptake of oxygen into the blood, resulting in headaches,nausea, unconsciousness – and finally death. While exposure tohigh concentrations leads to collapse, long-term exposure tolower concentrations can result in symptoms similar to flu orfood poisoning. As the chart shows, lower level exposure overa longer period can prove fatal just as higher level, short-termdoses. Surviving victims of CO poisoning may well be leftpermanently unwell and disabled through neurologicaldamage.Key50% COhb Death45% Coma/brain damage40% collapse35% vomiting30% drowsiness25% Nausea+headache20% headache15% mild headache10% none5% noneCO alarms – standardssiting CO alarmsThe current standard for carbon monoxide alarms, BS7860, willcease to apply in April 2006 being replaced by EuropeanStandard BS EN 50291:2001 – a much tougher standarddesigned to increase safety and improve product integrity.This incorporates aspects of the US standard UL2034 andrequires CO alarms to trigger at lower concentrations thanpreviously. While all newly designed CO alarms must comply,existing alarms complying only with the old BS are stillavailable. Another newstandard, BS EN 50292,will apply to selection,installation, use andmaintenance – includingsiting.The number and locations of CO alarms will depend upon thedwelling layout. It is essential that carbon monoxide reaches thealarm from the source to trigger it and the alarm sounder must becapable of waking sleeping occupants. To achieve this with just oneunit is difficult and a network of interlinked alarms – for examplewith the Kidde Fyrnetics Smart Interconnect feature - is preferable,with one alarm in each sleeping area and at least one on every level.CO alarms should never be installed in bathrooms, shower rooms,boiler rooms or garages.The optimum positioning of a CO alarm within a room is discussedin the Kidde Fyrnetics CO alarm installation manuals and the latestinstallation standard, BS EN50292. This makes use of workdone by the BRE which showsthat CO is normally emittedwarm and so will tend to flowATTIC OFFICEBEDROOM BEDROOM BATHROOMupwards, determining bestLIVING ROOMKITCHENGARAGElocations as upper wall level orceilings. The new KiddeHEAT ALARMCARBON MONOXIDEION ALARMOPTICAL ALARMKidde Fyrnetics CO alarms are alsosuitable for ceiling mounting thanksto their circular shape.Fyrnetics range can be ceiling orwall mounted.ALARMDO NOT FIT
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