Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto KN-COP-C del fabbricante Nighthawk
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About this User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Quick Set Up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii,iv Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alar m •About your CO alarm .
i ii About This User’ s Guide Notice we call this booklet a “User’s Guide” and not an “Owner’s Manual.” This is because our intention is you use this guide just as you will be using your Nighthawk CO alarm.
iii Quick Set Up Guide Quick Set Up Guide iv Step 1 Determine the best location for your CO alarm(s). Usually this is in or near bedrooms. Refer to page 1-5 for complete information. Step 2 If your CO alarm is equipped with a power cor d , mount the alarm on the wall at eye level using the hardware provided.
1-1 1-2 Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm About Y our CO Alarm The number one feature that sets Nighthawk apart from other alarms is its unique digital display that gives you a continuous read- out of CO levels from 30-999 parts per million.
1-4 Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Nighthawk’ s Unique Features Digital Display This continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monox- ide (if any) the unit is sensing. The unit updates this reading every 15 seconds so you can watch levels rise or fall.
1-5 Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Where to Install Y our CO Alarm Y our Nighthawk CO alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is recommended that you install a Nighthawk CO alarm on each level of a multi-level home.
Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm How to Install Y our Alarm Power Cord Units (KN-COP-C) First, refer to “Where to Install Y our CO Alarm” on page 1-5 for general guidelines as to where to locate your CO alarm.
Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Normal Operating Characteristics When you first power up the CO alarm, the alar m will sound briefly to let you know the CO alarm is receiving power and that the alarm circuit is functioning.
Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm How to T est Y our Alarm (continued) NOTE: Pressing the T est/Reset button tests the functions of the alarm’s internal components, circuitry and micro-computer. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRESS THE TEST BUTTON TO T AKE A CO READING.
Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm Part One – Y our Nighthawk CO Alarm How to Know If Y our Alarm is Malfunctioning (cont.) Never ignore a CO alarm.
Part T wo – Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas creat- ed when any fuel is burned – gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, wood, coal, and even tobacco. When combustion air is limited, more CO is produced.
Part T wo – Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer Part T wo – Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer Home Safety Tips What Y ou Can Do... •Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. •Choose fuel-burning appliances that can be vented to the outdoors, whenever possible.
Part Three – What Y ou Should Know Before the Alarms Sounds The maximum allowable concentration for con- tinuous exposure for healthy adults in any 8-hour period, according to OSHA*. Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea after 2-3 hours. Frontal headaches within 1-2 hours, life threat- ening after 3 hours.
4-2 4-1 Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning.
Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds Remember to determine if anyone is at high risk for CO poisoning. If so, you should use precaution not to expose the at-risk person to low levels for more than eight hours.
Part Five – T echnical Information Part Five – T echnical Information Power: 120V AC units: 60 Hz, Current 60 mA max. Sensor: Sensor calibrated at 150 ppm (±25 ppm). T emperature: Operating range: 40˚F (4.4˚C) to 100˚F (37.8˚C). Mounting: Power Cord: #8 Philips panhead screw with plastic anchor .
Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q. How many alarms do I need in my house? How much square footage will one CO alarm cover? A. W e recommend you place alarms near the sleeping area(s). If you have a multi-level home, you should place an alarm on each level of the home.
Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q. When I tried to test the alarm I got a high number on the digital display, but the alarm didn’t sound immediately. Why? A. Please refer to “How the unit determines when to alarm” on page 5-2 for an explanation of the “time weighted alarm.
Limited W arranty Notes W ARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUF ACTURER W ARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THA T THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MA TERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE. THE MANUF ACTURER’S LIABILI- TY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Nighthawk KN-COP-C è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Nighthawk KN-COP-C - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Nighthawk KN-COP-C imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Nighthawk KN-COP-C ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Nighthawk KN-COP-C, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Nighthawk KN-COP-C.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Nighthawk KN-COP-C. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Nighthawk KN-COP-C insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
