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GEMC-WL-CO Supervised Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation Instructions
GENERAL WARNINGS
Read these installation instructions in their entirety
before installing the GEMC-WL-CO detector.
Leave these instructions with the owner/user of the
detector.
The GEMC-WL-CO is intended for use in indoor
locations only
Failure to properly install, test and/or maintain the
GEMC-WL-CO may cause it to fail, potentially re-
sulting in loss of life
Installation of this detector is not a substitute for
proper installation, use, and maintenance of fossil
fuel-burning appliances, including appropriate ven-
tilation and exhaust systems
To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning,
test detector operation weekly
Do not paint the detector
Carbon monoxide detectors are NOT smoke detectors.
A carbon monoxide detector is NOT a substitute for
smoke detectors. This carbon monoxide detector is
specifically designed to detect the presence of carbon
monoxide gas and is NOT designed nor intended to
detect smoke, fire or any other gas. In addition, this
detector will only indicate the presence of carbon mon-
oxide
at the sensor
; carbon monoxide gas may be pre-
sent within other areas of the premises.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
The following are some of the possible carbon monox-
ide poisoning symptoms that should be presented to
and discussed with all occupants of the protected
premises:
Mild exposure
: " Flu-like" symptoms, including
but not limited to slight headache, nausea, vomit-
ing, fatigue, runny nose and sore eyes
Medium exposure
: Severe throbbing head-
ache, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart
rate
Extreme exposure
: Loss of consciousness,
brain damage, convulsions, cardio-respiratory fail-
ure, death
Often cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that
while victims are aware they are unwell, they become
so disorientated that they are unable to save them-
selves by either exiting the building or calling for assis-
tance. Young children and pets may be the first affect-
ed.
SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE
Potential carbon monoxide sources include fuel-fired
appliances (space heaters, furnaces, water heaters,
ranges, ovens, clothes dryers); other sources
(kerosene-burning stove or heater, or gas log fire-
place); or internal combustion engines. In addition,
excessive exhaust spillage or reverse venting of fuel-
burning appliances can produce dangerous transient
levels of CO. This can be caused by external condi-
tions, such as:
Wind direction, velocity, or a combination of both,
including high gusts of wind or insufficient draft in
vent pipes
Temperature inversions that can trap exhaust gas-
es near the ground
Negative pressure differential resulting from the
use of exhaust fans
Simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning ap-
pliances competing for limited internal air
Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from dryers,
furnaces, or water heaters
Obstructions in vent pipes or unconventional vent
pipe designs that can amplify the above situations
Poorly designed or maintained chimneys and/or
vents
Extended operation of unvented fossil fuel-burning
devices (range, oven, fireplace, etc.)
Idling cars in an open or closed attached garage,
or near the premises
GENERAL LIMITATIONS
OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
This detector is designed to protect individuals from
the severe effects of CO exposure. It will not fully
safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions.
If in doubt, consult a medical practitioner.
If the unit is in trouble or has arrived at the end of its
life, it may not sense CO and cannot be relied upon to
monitor CO levels. Replace the CO detector by the
date specified on the unit or when the detector indi-
cates an end of life condition, whichever comes first.
CO detectors are not a substitute for designated life
safety devices. Napco does not warrant or imply in
any way that a CO detector will protect lives from CO
poisoning. These detectors should only be considered
as an integral part of a comprehensive safety program.