Alarm may not wake up somebody who has taken alcohol or drugs. The alarm sound may be masked by
other sounds such as T.V., stereo, traffic noise etc. Fitting CO Alarms on either side of closed doors will
improve their chance of being heard. This CO Alarm is not designed for people with impaired hearing.
(4) CO Alarms don’t last indefinitely. CO Alarms are sophisticated electronic devices with many parts.
Although the alarm and its component parts have undergone stringent tests, and are designed to be very
reliable, it is possible that parts can fail. Therefore, you should test your CO Alarm weekly. The CO Sensor
must be replaced after 5 years operation and the entire unit after 10 years.
(5) CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance. House-holders are responsible for their own
insurance. The CO Alarm warns of increasing CO levels, but we do not guarantee that this will protect
everyone from CO poisoning.
(6) CO Alarms are not suitable as early warning Fire Alarms. Some fires produce Carbon Monoxide, but
the response characteristics of these CO Alarms are such that they would not give sufficient warning of
fire. Smoke Alarms must be fitted to give early warning of fire.
The CO Alarm does not detect the presence of natural gas (methane), bottled gas (propane, butane) or
other combustible gases. Fit combustion gas alarms to detect these.
WARNING
: 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.
8. HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
(1)
Know and look out for tell-tale signs that Carbon Monoxide may be present. These include:-
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The CO Alarm warning of abnormal levels.
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