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tasteless gas. It is a cumulative poison. The following symptoms are related to
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL
members of the household:
MILD EXPOSURE
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as "flu–like"
symptoms)
MEDIUM EXPOSURE
Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate
EXTREME EXPOSURE
Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio respiratory failure, death
Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that
while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disoriented they are
unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for
assistance. Also, young children and household pets may be the first affected.
Your CO alarm is designed to detect the toxic CO fumes that result from
incomplete combustion, such as those emitted from appliances, furnaces,
fireplaces and auto exhaust. A CO Alarm is NOT A SUBSTITUTE for other
combustible gas, fire or smoke alarms. This carbon monoxide alarm is
designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion.
CAUTION
: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide
gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
CAUTION
: This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of
family living units. It is not designed to comply with Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards.
Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices that
provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under
30 ppm.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IF THE ALARM SOUNDS
WARNING
:
Activation of this device indicates the
presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU. If
alarm sounds: