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.
6.0 DEVELOPING YOUR OWN CO
SAFETY PLAN
This CO alarm can quickly alert you to the
presence of CO — it cannot prevent toxic
CO emissions. Please note that there are
hazards against which CO detection may
not be effective, such as gas leaks or
explosions. The ultimate responsibility for
protection against toxic CO fumes rests
solely on you.
Installing CO detectors is just the first step
in protecting your family from toxic CO
poisoning. We also suggest that you create
an effective, comprehensive safety program
as outlined below.
6.1 Install CO detectors properly following the
instructions in this manual.
6.2 Develop a family escape plan and practice it
with your entire family, especially small
children.
– Draw a floor plan of your home and find
two ways to exit from each room. There
should be one way to get out of each
bedroom without opening the door.
– Teach children what the CO alarm
signal means and how they must exit the
residence by themselves if necessary.
– Decide on a meeting place a safe
distance from your house and make sure
all children understand where they
should go and wait if there is a
dangerous CO condition.
– Conduct CO safety drills at least every 6
months to make sure that everyone,
even small children, know what to do in
order to escape safely.
– Know where to go to call the Fire
Department from outside your
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