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Fire Safety Tips (Continued)
Basic Safety Information
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace alarms immediately if they are not working properly. Smoke alarms that
do not work cannot alert you to a fire. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one
in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.
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IMPORTANT:
Dangers, Warnings and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions
or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special attention to these items. This smoke/CO
alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. It is NOT designed for marine or RV use.
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CAUTION:
This combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarm has two separate
alarms. The CO alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other gas. It will only indicate
the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
present in other areas. The smoke alarm will only indicate the presence of smoke that
reaches the sensor. The smoke alarm is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames.
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WARNING:
This unit will not operate without power. The smoke/CO alarm cannot work until
you activate the battery power pack and connect to the power connector. NEVER ignore any
alarm. See “What To Do If Your Smoke/CO Alarm Sounds” on page 18 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 19 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.
