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• Never attempt to disassemble the detector to clean inside. This action will void
your warranty.
• The following substances can affect the CO sensor and may cause false readings
and damage to the sensor: Methane, propane, isobutane, iso-propanol, ethyl
acetate, hydrogen sulfide, sulfide dioxides, alcohol based products, paints, thinner,
solvents, adhesives, hair spray, after shave, perfume, and some cleaning agents.
• Move the detector and place in another location prior to performing any of the
following:
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Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture
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Painting
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Wall papering
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Using adhesives
Storing the detector in a plastic bag during any of the above projects will protect the
sensors from damage. When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are
used, the area must be well ventilated.
WARNING: REINSTALL THE DETECTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO
ASSURE CONTINUOUS PROTECTION.
Good Safety Habits
NFPA (NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION)
T
he National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, reads as follows:
Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of
occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as
follows:
(1) In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms
(2) Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft (6.4 m) of any
door to a sleeping room, with the distance measured along a path of travel
(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements
(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility), including
basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics
(5) In the living area(s) of a guest suite
(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility)
SMOKE DETECTION
– ARE MORE SMOKE DETECTORS DESIREABLE?
The required number of smoke detectors might not provide reliable early warning
protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required
smoke alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the
use of additional smoke detectors for those areas for increased protection. The
