HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
CAUTION - The SAFE-T-ALERT
TM
SA-339 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.
To protect your family, you should:
INSTALL THE ALARM PROPERLY.
Carefully read and
follow ALL the instructions in this manual. Test your unit every
week. Alarms that do not work will not alert you to hazardous
levels of CO. See the section,
Test Procedure
, in this manual for
further information.
MAKE REGULAR VISUAL INSPECTIONS.
Check all
fuel
burning equipment including gas water-heaters, kitchen gas
stoves, space heaters, gas dryers and all pilot lights. Check the
color of the pilot flame. The color should be blue.
MAKE REGULAR VISUAL INSPECTIONS OF THE
ENGINE AND GENERATOR EXHAUST SYSTEMS
.
Cracked exhaust systems can allow CO to enter the living area.
PROFESSIONALLY MAINTAIN YOUR ENGINE AND
GENERATOR.
Although gas engines and generators produce
CO, a poorly tuned engine and generator will produce greater
amounts CO.
WHERE TO INSTALL
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends
installing a CO alarm outside the sleeping area. The SA-339
CO alarm complies with that recommendation.
INSTALL ALARM
at any height on a wall or ceiling at least 4
inches off the floor.
WHERE NOT TO INSTALL
DO NOT INSTALL
behind furniture, drapes, in closets or
areas that will block CO gas flow to the alarm.
DO NOT INSTALL
within 12 inches (30cm) of opening
windows, exterior doors, heating or return vents, or other drafty
areas.
DO NOT INSTALL
on an outside wall.
NOTE:
Older RVs may have little or no insulation and
therefore are draftier. Carefully consider mounting locations.
DO NOT INSTALL
within 5 feet (1.5M) of any cooking
appliance.
The following diagrams provide additional alarm installation information:
Bedroom
Bath
Kitchen
Do not install within 12" of
a window that can open
Do not install within
12" of a door
Do not install
within 12" of vents
Do Not install behind
drapes or furniture
Recommended Alarm Location
Kitchen Area
Bedroom
Living Area
Motorhome
Travel Trailer
Recommended Alarm Location
DO NOT INSTALL
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