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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-9585 120V PLUG-IN
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
MODEL CD-9685
(WITH DISPLAY)

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Page 1: ...reas 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 ...

Page 2: ...this equipment Make sure that motor vehicles are not and have not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence INSTALLING THE ALARM FOR RESIDENTIAL USE LOCATION One of the most important considerations in any CO alarm system is the location of the alarms Statistics of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA show that most of the fatal CO occurrences happen at night while...

Page 3: ...eaning supplies or similar contaminants are used Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions such as Wind direction and or velocity including high gusts of wind Heavy air in the vent pipes cold humid air with extended periods between cycles Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans Simultaneous operation of sever...

Page 4: ...ustible gas such as natural gas propane or butane heat smoke or flames NOTE This CO alarm is designed for use within a single residential living unit only In a multi family building the alarm may not provide early warning for residents if it is placed outside of the residential units such as on outside porches in corridors lobbies basements or in other apartments In multi family buildings each res...

Page 5: ...y for proper operation by pushing the test button The alarm will then test itself for proper operation and the red LED indicator will flash on two 4 pulse patterns and the alarm will simultaneously sound two 4 pulse patterns The alarm then resumes normal operation The Display will show the highest reading in memory and then three dashes Model CD 9685 OPERATION TESTING MAINTENANCE OPERATION The ala...

Page 6: ...epeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment CLEANING YOUR ALARM You can clean the interior of your alarm by using your vacuum cleaner hose and vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm The outside can be wiped with a damp cloth Do not u...

Page 7: ...h a payment of 8 00 to cover the costs of return postage and handling You must include a proof of purchase receipt along with the returned product UNIVERSAL DOES NOT WARRANTAND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMSANY WARRANTY WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN NO IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT CREATED BY STATE LAW SHALL EXTEND BEYOND THE TER...

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