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Fire Safety Tips (Continued)
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WARNING: This unit will not operate without battery power. The Smoke/CO Alarm cannot work until you activate the battery
power pack. NEVER ignore any alarm. See “What To Do If Your Smoke/Co Alarm Sounds” on page 11 for more information on how
to respond to an alarm. Failure to respond can result in injury or death. The Silence Features are for your convenience only and will
not correct a problem. See “Using the Silence Feature” on page 12 for details. Always check your home for a potential problem after
any alarm. Failure to do so can result in injury or death. Test this Smoke/CO Alarm once a week. If the alarm ever fails to test correctly,
have it replaced immediately! If the alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you to a problem. This product is intended for use in
ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure CO levels in compliance with Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with medical conditions that may make them more
sensitive to carbon monoxide may consider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide
concentrations under 30ppm. For additional information on carbon monoxide and your medical condition, contact your physician.
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WARNING: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor residential areas. It is not designed to measure
compliance with commercial and industrial standards.
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CAUTION: This device is designed to protect individuals from the acute eects of carbon monoxide exposure. it will not fully
safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt, consult a medical practitioner.
What You Need to Know About CO
What is CO?
CO is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas produced when fossil fuels do not burn completely, or
are exposed to heat (usually fire). Electrical appliances typically do not produce CO.
These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, and propane.
Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly maintained, are improperly ventilated,
or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly. CO is a real danger now that homes are more energy ecient. “Air-
tight” homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing can “trap” CO inside.
Symptoms of CO Poisoning
The following symptoms may be related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL
members of the household:
Mild exposure: Headaches, running nose, sore eyes, often described as “flu”-like symptoms;
Medium Exposure: Dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting;
Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, brain damage, death.
Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they
become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance.
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IMPORTANT: This CO Alarm measures exposure to CO over time. It alarms if CO levels are extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO
levels reach a certain minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average,
healthy adults. Why is this important? Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time. In many
reported cases of CO exposure, victims may be aware that they are not feeling well, but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough
to exit the building or get help. Also, young children and pets may be the first aected. The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms
when the CO Alarm sounds. However, people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people
can be more quickly and severely aected by CO. If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!
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