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FEATURES
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An advanced electrochemical sensor
designed to accurately measure low levels
of carbon monoxide (CO) providing an early
warning of toxic CO levels in your home.
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Detects carbon monoxide continuously.
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Resistant to false alarms caused by normal
household contaminants.
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Sounds a loud 85dB alarm (at 1metre (3
feet)) to alert you in case of an emergency.
• Test/
button.
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Regular self-check to ensure detector is
operating correctly.
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Simple to mount, portable, ideal for
travelling.
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Certified to the European Carbon Monoxide
Alarm Standard EN 50291-1: 2010 and EN
50291-2: 2010.
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7 year warranty.
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End of life indication.
CARBON MONOXIDE
AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous, poisonous
gas that kills hundreds of people each year
and injures many more. It is often referred to
as the silent killer because it has no odour or
taste and cannot be seen. Like oxygen, CO
enters the body through the lungs during the
normal breathing process. It competes with
oxygen by replacing it in the red blood cells,
thereby reducing the flow of oxygen to the
heart, brain and other vital organs. In high
concentrations, CO can kill in minutes.
Many cases of reported carbon monoxide
poisoning indicate that while victims are
aware they are not feeling well, they become
disorientated and unable to save themselves
by either exiting the building or calling
for assistance. Exposure during sleep is
particularly dangerous because the victim
usually does not wake up.
Symptoms of CO poisoning
The following symptoms may be related to
CO poisoning which all household members
should be made aware of:
• Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea,
vomiting, fatigue (often described as ‘flu-
like’ symptoms).
• Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing
headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast
heart rate.
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Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness,
convulsions, cardiorespiratory failure, death.
Your CO detector monitors the level of CO
as parts per million (ppm) in the atmosphere
surrounding the detector.
35ppm The maximum allowable
concentration for continuous
exposure for healthy adults in any
8 hour period, as recommended by
the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).
200ppm Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness,
nausea after 2 - 3 hours.
400ppm Frontal headaches within 1 - 2
hours, life threatening after 3 hours.
800ppm Dizziness, nausea and
convulsions within 45 minutes.
Unconsciousness within 2 hours.
Death within 2 - 3 hours.
Should you suspect CO may be affecting you
or your family, open the doors and windows
of your property to ventilate, turn off your
appliances and evacuate the premises. At
this time the authorities should be contacted
to locate the source of the carbon monoxide
before re-entering the building. Medical
attention should be sought for anyone
suffering the effects of CO poisoning.
Common sources of CO
• Oil and gas boilers
• Portable generators
• Oil or solid fuel cookers
• Gas or paraffin heaters
• Barbecues
• Clogged chimneys