WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CO
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. It is
a cumulative poison. Even low levels of CO have been shown to cause brain and other vital
organ damage in unborn infants with no effect on the mother.
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, cardiorespiratory failure, death.
Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that victims are aware
they are not well, but they become so disoriented that they are unable to save themselves
by either exiting the building or calling for assistance. 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.
This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas surrounding its sensor.
Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not
designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals with medical problems may consider
using warning devices which provide audible and visual warnings for carbon monoxide
concentrations under 30 PPM.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IF THE ALARM SOUNDS
Never disconnect a CO alarm 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 outside the residence
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.
Two self-adhesive labels have been provided with instructions indicating what to do if the
alarm sounds. Add the phone numbers of your emergency services provider and a qualified
technician to each label. Place one of the labels in a visible area next to the alarm and
place the other label near a source of fresh air which will be used as a gathering place if the
alarm sounds.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND IS
WARRANTED TO OPERATE FOR FIVE YEARS.
NOTE: MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ALARM FIVE
YEARS AFTER DATE OF PURCHASE.
MODEL CD-9385/CD-9390
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
OWNER'S MANUAL
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