3.
CO alarms may not sense CO on another level of the house. For example, a CO
alarm on the second level, near the bedrooms, may not sense CO in the basement.
For this reason, one CO alarm may not give an adequate warning. Complete
coverage is recommended by placing CO alarms on each level of the house.
4.
CO alarms may not be heard. The alarm buzzer noise level is over 85 dB at a
distance of10 feet (3 m). However, if the CO alarm is installed outside the
bedroom, it may not awaken a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs
or has been drinking alcohol. This is especially true if the door is closed or only
partially open. Even persons who are awake may not hear the alarm horn if the
sound is blocked by distance or closed doors. Noise from traffic, stereos, radios,
televisions, air conditioners, or other appliances may even prevent alert persons
from hearing the alarm horn. This CO alarm is not intended for people who are
hearing impaired.
5.
CO alarms are not a substitute for a smoke alarm. Although fire is a source of
carbon monoxide, this CO alarm does not sense smoke or fire. This CO alarm
senses CO that may be escaping unnoticed from malfunctioning furnaces,
appliances, or other possible sources of incomplete combustion. The installation
of a smoke alarm is required for an early warning of fire.
6.
CO alarms are not a substitute for life insurance. Though these CO alarms warn
against increasing CO levels, we do not warrant or imply in any way that they
will protect lives from CO poisoning. Homeowners and renters must still insure
their lives.
7.
CO alarms have a limited life. Although the CO alarm and all of its parts have
passed many stringent tests and are designed to be as reliable as possible, any of
these parts could fail at any time. Therefore, you are strongly recommended to
test your CO alarm weekly.
8.
CO alarms are not foolproof. Like all other electronic devices, CO alarms have
limitations. They can only detect CO that reaches their sensors. They may not
give early warning of rising CO levels if the CO is coming from a remote part of
