1. Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm.
The symbols above mean that the alarm is suitable for use in
domestic premises (including static caravan holiday homes),
caravans, motor caravans and boats.
This manual contains important safety information about the
installation and operation of the alarm. Read the manual carefully
and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Warnings
Installation of a CO alarm should not be used as a substitute
for proper installation, use and maintenance of fuel burning
appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust
systems.
This CO alarm is designed to protect individuals from the
acute effects of carbon monoxide exposure. It will not fully
safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions. If in
doubt consult a medical practitioner.
Long exposure to low levels (>10 ppm) of CO may cause
chronic effects. If in doubt consult a medical practitioner.
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XC70
Separate, indicators for
Loud sounder
each unit state
output
• Alarm
• Power
• Fault
• Ventilate (pre-alarm)
Gas inlet
TEST/HUSH button
• Fault hush
• Alarm hush
• Test with reduced
sound level
XC100 / XC100D
Loud sounder
Separate, indicators for
output
each unit state
Prominent action
• Power
message:
• Fault
• Appears only
• Ventilate (pre-alarm)
in alarm
("Hidden Text")
Gas inlet
TEST/HUSH button
• Fault hush
• Alarm hush
Display (XC100D only)
• Test with reduced
sound level
Alarm or Fault silenced
Replace unit
Remote fire alarm
Remote alarm triggered
by another unit
Full CO alarm
CO concentration in PPM
75%
CO pre-alarm levels
Number of units in a wireless
50%
network (during configuration
25%
PPM
with XW100 wireless module)
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4. CO Alarm Operation continued
Status
Lights and Sound
Alarm
Power
Fault
Ventilate
(Red)
(Green)
(Yellow)
NORMAL
OPERATION
1 flash once every minute
ALARM
Continuously 4 chirps and flashes
After 60 minutes, pattern is repeated once every 30 seconds
REMOTE CO or
CO ALARM: Continuously 4 chirps
FIRE ALARM***
Fire ALARM: Continuously 3 chirps
ALARM MEMORY
1 chirp and flash once every minute
PRE-ALARM**
1 (2, or 3) chirps and flashes once every 30 seconds, increasing the longer CO is present
FAULT
1 chirp and flash once every minute
FAULT***
3 chirps and flashes once every minute
*unless muted by pressing
GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE
the TEST/HUSH button
TELEPHONE NUMBER
0800 111 999
**only if activated during
first time switch on
Contact numbers for other fuel appliances:
***only applicable when a
wireless interconnection
Oil users:
Contact OFTEC on 0845 658 5080
plug-in module is installed
Solid fuel users:
Contact HETAS on 0800 600 000
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2. Description
XC70
XC100
Honeywell offers three versions of its battery powered CO alarms,
with different user interfaces and lifetime:
XC70
The basic model
uses indicator lights to visually signal the
state of the unit and comes with 7 years life and warranty
XC100
XC100D
and
both show big alarm messages in the case of
an alarm, and both come with 10 years life and warranty.
XC100D
has an LCD screen to provide more information about
rising CO levels and recorded CO peak levels.
In addition, all versions have an audible alarm and a
button.
All Honeywell X-Series alarms can be wirelessly interconnected
using an optional plug-in module. This means that if one X-Series
CO or Fire Alarm triggers an alarm, all interconnected units will
give an audible alarm as well. This is especially useful, when
living in a large or multi-story dwelling. Some wireless module
information is included in this manual for completeness.
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All alarms have four status indicator lights, an audible alarm and a
TEST/HUSH
button.
The green
POWER
light indicates that the unit is activated and
working normally.
The red
ALARM
light indicates that a dangerous CO condition has
been detected.
The blue
VENTILATE
light gives an early indication of a dangerous
CO condition.
The yellow
FAULT
light indicates that the unit is not working
properly.
The
TEST/HUSH
button is used to test the unit, or to mute an alarm
or fault signal.
Normal operation
The green
POWER
light will flash once per minute, to indicate that
your alarm is working. The screen of the XC100D will be blank.
Alarm
If a dangerous CO condition is detected the red
message will flash and the audible alarm will sound continuously.
XC100D
will display the current CO level and a skull symbol.
ALARM
If the unit is in
and the gas clears, the unit will go into
Alarm Memory mode. Press the
TEST/HUSH
normal operation.
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Display
(XC100D)
Sound
(Blue)
*
Dangerous CO condition detected
75%
50%
25%
PPM
Current CO concentration
Dangerous CO condition detected by
another interconnected CO alarm
75%
50%
25%
PPM
Fire detected by an interconnected
75%
50%
25%
PPM
Dangerous CO condition detected
PPM
A dangerous CO condition is build-
*
75%
50%
A full CO alarm will be triggered
25%
PPM
Current CO concentration and
percentage of full alarm level
*
The unit has reached its end of life
PPM
*
The wireless module is not working
correctly. Refer to the wireless
75%
50%
module manual for further details
25%
PPM
PPM
For liquified petroleum gas (LPG),
Bulk and metered supplies; see telephone
number on the bulk storage vessel or at the meter
Cylinder supplies; see gas supplier emergency contact
details in the local telephone directory
(The Calor Gas Emergency number is 08457 444999)
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odourless gas which is
highly toxic. It is produced by the incomplete burning of fuels such
as wood, charcoal, coal, heating oil, paraffin, petrol, natural gas,
propane, butane etc. and by cigarette smoke. A dangerous level of
CO can occur if an appliance is faulty or badly maintained, if a flue
is blocked or if a room is inadequately ventilated.
XC100D
The poisoning effect of breathing in CO depends on the
concentration (described in parts per million, ppm) and how long
you are exposed for.
Concentration
~ 100 ppm
200 – 300 ppm
400 – 600 ppm
TEST/HUSH
1100 – 1500 ppm
5000 – 10000 ppm Weak pulse, depressed respiration /
Source: Health Protection Agency Compendium of Chemical Hazards,
Carbon Monoxide, Version 3, 2011
4. CO Alarm Operation
If your unit is in ALARM, keep calm, and carry out the
following actions in the order given:
• Open all doors and windows to increase the rate of
ventilation
• Stop using all fuel-burning appliances and turn them off
where possible
• If the alarm continues, then evacuate the premises. Leave
the doors and windows open, and only re-enter the building
when the alarm has stopped
• Get medical help for anyone suffering the effects of
Carbon Monoxide poisoning, such as headache or nausea,
and advise that Carbon Monoxide inhalation is suspected
• Telephone the gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency
number, so that the source of carbon monoxide emissions
can be identified and corrected
• Do not use the fuel-burning appliances again until they
have been checked and cleared for use by a competent
ALARM
light/
person according to national regulations
Note: There may be another source of carbon monoxide
emission apart from fuel-burning appliances, for example a
large amount of tobacco smoke, town gas or emission from a
button to return to
smouldering fire.
Meaning
Normal operation
No gas present
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Currently, no dangerous
CO level present
Ventilate - Pre-Alarm
Dangerous CO levels may be caused by faulty appliances, which
start to produce more and more CO over time. Pre-alarms will give
ing up.
an early warning of such situations even if the alarm levels are
not being reached. If these occur frequently it is recommended
later, if the CO level does
to call a technician for further investigations. The pre-alarm will
not decrease
start giving indications once 25% of the alarm level (time and
concentration) has been reached. For example, if 50 ppm CO is
present, the pre-alarm will start after 15-23 minutes instead of
60-90 minutes for a full alarm.
By default, this function is deactivated as it is not required to
and must be replaced
protect you from dangerous levels of CO. The installation section
gives details of how to activate it. The pre-alarm is intended to
help the knowledgeable end-user to get an early indication of
malfunctioning appliances.
If the Pre-Alarm function is activated, and CO is detected, the blue
ventilate light will flash with a short chirp 1, 2 or 3 times every 30
seconds when 25%, 50% or 75% of the alarm level respectively
XC100D
has been reached.
alarm level and current CO concentration. The audible alarm can
be silenced by pressing the
the muted symbol).
3. About Carbon Monoxide (CO)
The CO alarm will activate if it has detected a certain
concentration for a given time, as described below:
50 ppm:
100 ppm:
300 ppm:
The CO alarm is set in accordance with the relevant European
standard to provide alarms that are determined by the
concentration and how long it has been present. This ensures
that the alarm activates when dangerous levels of CO have built
Signs and Symptoms
up over time and immediate action is required, and avoids false
Slight headache, flushing of skin
alarms from temporary low levels of CO (e.g. from cigarette
(indefinite exposure)
smoke).
Headache (5 – 6 hour exposure)
Severe headache, weakness, dizziness,
nausea, vomiting (4 – 5 hour exposure)
Increased pulse and breathing rate,
syncope (fainting), coma, intermittent
seizures (4 – 5 hour exposure)
respiratory failure, death (1 – 2 minutes
exposure)
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If the unit is in ALARM, the audible alarm can be silenced for
5 minutes by pressing the
continue to flash, XC100D will show the muted symbol). If a
dangerous gas level is still present after 5 minutes, the audible
alarm will sound again.
Note: The
than 350 ppm and can only be operated once
Alarm memory
CO does not leave any detectable traces, so if an alarm happens
while you are out, the memory function will keep the red light
flashing till the button is pressed or 7 days have passed.
XC100D
10 seconds after pressing the button.
Event logger
Honeywell's CO alarms record a history of events, which can
be downloaded by professionals. This provides a more in depth
analysis of CO events such as detailed information on the CO
concentration of the last 7 days, and weekly maximums for the
whole operating life. Dates of alarm events are recorded.
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accuracy in this publication, no responsibility
can be accepted for errors or omissions.
Data may change, as well as legislation, and
you are strongly advised to obtain copies of
the most recently issued regulations, standards,
and guidelines. This publication is not intended
to form the basis of a contract.
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4. CO Alarm Operation continued
Fault – end of unit life
If the unit is in
with a short chirp. The CO alarm must not be used any more,
and should be replaced. (The only exception is a wireless module
fault, which is signalled with a triple chirp. In this case, refer to
the wireless module manual for further details). The chirps can
be silenced for 24 hours by pressing the
The 24 hour period can be restarted by pressing the
button twice (XC100D will show the muted symbol).
Note: The fault signal is caused by a low battery, an electronics
failure or the end of the CO sensor life. The end-of-life signal
comes from an inbuilt timer, and is given 10 years (XC100,
XC100D models) or 7 years (XC70 model) after activation.
A replace by date is also printed on the side of the unit to
facilitate an advance replacement before the end-of-life signal
is given. This date includes a 6 months shelf life, i.e. this is the
latest date the unit should be replaced. An end-of-life signal may
be given earlier.
will also indicate the percentage of the
TEST/HUSH
button (XC100D will show
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Alarm between 60 and 90 minutes
Alarm between 10 and 40 minutes
Alarm within 3 minutes
4
TEST/HUSH
button (the red light will
HUSH
function only operates if the gas reading is less
will also show the recorded peak concentration level for
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Operating and
Installation Instructions
X-Series Battery CO Alarms
XC70
XC100
XC100D
FAULT
YELLOW
the
light will flash every minute
TEST/HUSH
button.
TEST/HUSH
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