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7. General maintenance
To keep your CO alarm in good working order, please follow these simple steps:
7.1 Verify the unit's alarm sound and indictors operation by enable the TEST/SILENCE button
once a week.
7.2 Remove the unit from the wall and clean the alarm cover and vents with a soft brush
attachment once a month to remove dust and dirt.
7.3
7.4 Avoid spraying air fresheners, hair spray, or other aerosols near the CO alarm.
7.5 Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor's ability to
detect CO. Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action will void your
warranty.
7.6 As soon as possible, place the CO alarm back in its proper location to assure continuous
protection from carbon monoxide poisoning.
7.7 When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are used, the area should be
ventilated.
WARNING!
- The following substances can affect the sensor and may cause false actions: methane,
propane, isobutene, isopropanol, ethylene, benzene, toluene, ethyl acetate, hydrogen
sulfide, sulfur dioxides, alcohol based products, paints, thinner, solvents, adhesives, hair
sprays, after shaves ,perfumes and some cleaning agents.
WARNING!
- Your CO alarm will not be operational and will not monitor for CO levels without battery.
WARNING!
- This apparatus 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.
8. Carbon monoxide (CO) overview
CO cannot be seen, smelled or tasted and can be fatal. The build up of CO in the blood is
called the carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) level and interferes with the body’s ability to supply
itself with oxygen. Depending on the concentration, CO can kill in minutes. The most
common sources of CO are malfunctioning gas appliance used for heating and cooking,
vehicles running in an attached garage, blocked chimneys or flues, portable fuel burning
heaters, fireplaces, fuel powered tools and operating a grill in an enclosed space.
Indications of carbon monoxide poisoning include symptoms similar to the flu, but with no
fever. Other symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting,
sleepiness and confusion. Every year a qualified technician should inspect and clean your
heating system, vents, chimney, and flues. The following symptoms are related to CARBON
MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members of the household:
8.1 Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as "Flu-like"
symptoms).
