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For groups of people who cannot perceive the alarm, for example because they are hard of hearing or
sleep very deeply, the installation of a CO warning detector is not sufficient. In this case, take further
measures to ensure that these people are also warned in the event of an alarm!
The conversion of this product is not permitted! Modification no longer guarantees the proper and safe
functioning of the unit! In addition, this will invalidate the warranty!
The manufacture does not accept any responsibility for injuries or damage resulting from improper use of
this product!
Any other use than the description may result in damage to the product. So the dangers are such as
electric shock, short circuit, fire etc.
We reserve the right to make changes to the product, the packaging or the operating instructions as well as
printing errors.
Protect the product from external damage, heavy dirt, moisture and excessive heat!
In order that the warranty claim does not expire please use only the supplied items. Repairs may only be
done by an expert and only by using original spare parts!
Carbon monoxide (CO)
– cause and effect:
Carbon monoxide (CO) can not be seen, smelled or tasted. The formation of CO in the blood is called
carboxyhemoglobin (COHb). The enrichment of carbon monoxide (CO) in the blood prevents the oxygen admission.
This has the consequence that vital organs such as e.g. the heart or the brain are no longer adequately supplied with
oxygen. According to concentration, a CO-poisoning can take a few minutes and even lead to death.
The most common sources of CO are:
Faulty gas heating (gas boiler) and gas stoves
Running car engines or lawn mower engines in enclosed rooms
Blocked or not cleaned chimneys, fireplace or flues
Portable fuel burners
Fuel-powered tools
Note:
Heating system, vents, chimney and flue should be checked yearly by a qualified professinal!
The following symptoms appear by a carbon monoxide poisoning:
The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to influenza, but without fever. Other symptoms are
dizziness, tiredness, weakness, headaches, feeling of sickness, vomiting, drowsiness and confusion. For unborn and
born babies, young children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory disease are at the
highest risk for serious infury or death!
CO-concentration
Symptoms
Low:
slight headach
es nausea, vomit, tiredness (often described as „similar to
influenza“ symptoms).
Middle:
Strong headaches, giddiness, vomit, sleepiness, cramps
High:
Unconsciousness, cardiorespiratory failure, death
The above poisoning levels are relate to healthy adults. The levels vary for different person or risk-groups. A
strong carbon monoxide poisoning can cause permanent damage and disability as well as the death of a person.
Many sufferers are aware that they feeling not well, but can not get themselves in safety or request help.
Recommended installation locations for CO detectors:
Note:
Place the unit in a location in the house or flat where it is certain that the alarm will be heard in an
emergency!
Rooms with fuel burners e.g. gas heaters (boiler) or wood stoves
Rooms that could have a high CO concentration
