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Maintenance
appliance technician to investigate sources of CO from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper
operation of this equipment.
4. If problems are identified during this inspection, have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment
that has not been inspected by the technician and consult the
manufacturer’s instructions, or contact the manufacturers
directly for more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, and have not been,
operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence.
1. Call emergency services as soon as possible.
2. Immediately move outside and make sure that everyone inside the house has evacuated the area or has access to fresh air.
Do not re-enter the house until it has been aired out and your alarm remains under normal condition. If it is not possible to
move outside, stay close to an open door/window until emergency service responders arrive.
3. After following steps 1
–2 above, if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period, repeat steps 1–2 and call a qualified
To keep your alarm in good working order, you should adhere to the following steps.
1. Test the alarm once a week by pressing the test/silence button.
2. Vacuum the alarm cover once a month to remove any accumulated dust.
3. Never use detergents or solvents to clean the alarm. Chemicals can permanently damage or temporarily contaminate the
sensor.
4. Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other aerosols near the alarm.
5. Do not paint the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly.
What to Do When the Alarm Sounds
Safety Standard
EN 50291-1:2018
Operating Temperature
4
–38°C (40–100°F)
Operating Relative Humidity
10%
–85% RH (non-condensing)
Alarm Loudness
≥ 85 dB at 3 m (10 ft) @ 3.2 ± 0.3 kHz pulsing alarm
Storage and Transport Conditions
-20
–60°C (-4–140°F), 5%–95% RH (non-condensing)
Silence Duration
About 9 minutes
