batteries connected.
1. The CO Alarm will not work without
good batteries. If the batteries have
been drained, the Alarm will not give
protection. Button test the Alarm weekly
and on return from holidays and other
long absences.
2. Carbon Monoxide must enter the
unit for it to be detected. There may be
Carbon Monoxide in other areas of the
house but not in the vicinity of the CO
Alarm. Doors, air drafts and obstructions
can prevent the CO reaching the Alarm.
For these reasons we recommend
CO Alarms are fitted both near and in
bedrooms, particularly if bedroom doors
are closed at night. Additionally, install in
rooms where members of the household
spend much of their time, with potential
sources of CO gas.
3. The CO Alarm may not be heard. The
sound output is loud but it may not be
heard behind a closed door or if it is too
far away. RF interconnecting CO Alarms
greatly improves the probability that they
will be heard. The Alarm may not wake
up somebody who has taken alcohol or
drugs. The alarm sound may be masked
by other sounds such as T.V., stereo,
traffic noise, etc. Fitting CO Alarms on
either side of closed doors will improve
their chance of being heard. This CO
Alarm is not designed for people with
impaired hearing.
4. CO Alarms don’t last indefinitely.
CO Alarms are sophisticated electronic
devices with many parts. Although the
Alarm and its component parts have
undergone stringent tests, and are
designed to be very reliable, it is possible
that parts can fail. Therefore, you should
test your CO Alarm weekly. The CO
Alarm must be replaced after 10 years of
operation.
5. CO Alarms are not a substitute for life
insurance. Homeowners are responsible
for their own insurance. The CO Alarm
warns of increasing CO levels, but we
do not guarantee that this will protect
everyone from CO poisoning.
6. CO Alarms are not suitable as early
warning Smoke Alarms. Some fires
produce Carbon Monoxide, but the
response characteristics of these CO
Alarms are such that they would not give
sufficient warning of fire. Smoke Alarms
must be fitted to give early warning of
fire.
7. The CO Alarm does not detect the
presence of natural gas (methane),
bottled gas (propane, butane) or other
combustible gases. Fit combustion Gas
Alarms to detect these.
Note:
Carbon
Monoxide Alarms with electrochemical
sensors have a cross sensitivity to
hydrogen. This means that they can
alarm due to sensing hydrogen being
produced by batteries being incorrectly
charged such as on boats or with battery
back-up systems such as those used with
alternative energy systems. The unit will
alarm with 500 ppm H
2
after between 10
and 40 minutes exposure.
This CO Alarm is intended for residential
use. It is not intended for use in industrial
applications where Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA)
requirements for carbon monoxide
detectors must be met.
This carbon monoxide alarming device
is designed to detect carbon monoxide
gas from ANY source of combustion. It is
NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or
any other gases.
WARNING: THIS CO ALARM IS
DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS
FROM THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF
CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE.
IT WILL NOT FULLY SAFEGUARD
INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC
MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IF IN DOUBT,
CONSULT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.
9. Troubleshooting
ALARM DOES NOT WORK WITH THE
TEST BUTTON:
1. Wait 15 seconds after connecting the
power before button testing.
2. Hold button down firmly for at least 5
seconds.
3. Check that the Alarm is secured
correctly on the mounting plate.
4. Replace batteries.
ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO APPARENT
REASON:
Follow the detailed instructions in Section
Entitled “What to do when the alarm
sounds” If there are still problems:
1. Ensure there are no fuel burning
appliances in the vicinity which could
be leaking CO gas (e.g. even from next
door).
2. Ensure there are no fumes in the
area (e.g. paint, thinners, hair spray,
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