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(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. 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 up to 6 years operation (see ‘Replace by’ date on side wall label).
(5)CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance.
(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.
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.
WARNING: THIS CO ALARM IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM
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