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1. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: What To Do When the Alarm Sounds
The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps repeating every 5 seconds. The red LED blinks in sync
with the beep pattern. The digital display on model Q7DCO will show the PPM level of CO detected.
WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ACTIVATION INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF CARBON
MONOXI
O AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS WHICH CAN KILL YOU.
Based on recommendations from EN 50292, follow these steps if alarm sounds:
1.
Keep calm and open all doors and windows. Turn off all fuel-burning appliances if possible. Note: it is possible
that outdoor conditions could influence domestic CO alarms (bad traffic pollution in cold weather, for
example). In these circumstances, the level of indoor CO might actually increase when doors and windows
are opened.
2.
If the alarm continues to sound, even after being reset (where appropriate), then evacuate the premises,
alerting other occupants to the risk. Leave doors and windows open. Do not re-enter the premises.
3.
Get medical help for anyone suffering the effects of CO poisoning, and advise that CO inhalation is suspected.
4.
Call Gas Emergency Services (Fire Brigade and/or Ambulance) on 000 (AUS), or your local Gas Safe
Registered Engineer:
PHONE NUMBER:
Never restart the source of the CO problem until it has been corrected.
Never ignore the sound of the alarm!
NOTE:
See Section RECOGNIZING NUISANCE ALARMS, for nuisance alarm situations.
