5.1 Never disconnect the battery to silence an
alarm. The alarm will automatically sense
when the level of CO in the air falls
below the danger level. You should stay out-
side the residence, RV or unconditioned area
in fresh air until the alarm is silenced. When
the alarm sounds, do not stand too close to the
alarm. The sound produced by the alarm is
loud because it is designed to awaken a person
in an emergency. Prolonged exposure to the
alarm at a close distance may be harmful to
your hearing.
6.0 DEVELOPING YOUR OWN CO
SAFETY PLAN
This CO alarm can quickly alert you to the
presence of CO — it cannot prevent toxic CO
emissions. Please note that there are hazards
against which CO detection may not be effec-
tive, such as gas leaks or explosions. The ulti-
mate responsibility for protection against toxic
CO fumes rests solely on you.
Installing CO detectors is just the first step in
protecting your family from toxic CO poison-
ing. We also suggest that you create an effec-
tive, comprehensive safety program as out-
lined below.
6.1 Install CO detectors properly following the
instructions in this manual.
6.2 Develop a family escape plan and practice
it with your entire family, especially small
children.
– Draw a floor plan of your home and find
two ways to exit from each room. There
should be one way to get out of each
bedroom without opening the door.
– Teach children what the CO alarm signal
means and how they must exit the residence
by themselves if necessary.
– Decide on a meeting place a safe distance
from your house and make sure all children
understand where they should go and wait if
