CO Alarm Features cont.
!WARNING
This CO alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from any source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other type of gas. If this CO alarm sounds its alarm horn, DO NOT assume that it is a false alarm. The alarm horn requires your immediate action.
!WARNING
This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units. It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards.
Where to Install Your CO Alarm
!WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas can be anywhere and everywhere. CO gas is equal to or slightly lighter than air, and disperses evenly with the air in a room. Therefore, install this CO alarm where air circulation is best. DO NOT mount the CO alarm within 1 foot of the ceiling/wall or wall/wall intersec- tion, or other dead air spaces.
Since most CO fatalities occur while families are sleeping, we recommend that you install at least one CO alarm in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area and one inside each bedroom or sleeping area.
We also recommend that you install a CO alarm on every separate living level of the home where household members frequently spend time, as well as in the basement.
See figures 1, 2, and 3 for typical CO alarm locations within the home.
!CAUTION
This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
BEDROOM | BEDROOM | BATH |
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| FURNACE |
BASEMENT |
| ROOM |
single story
FIGURE 1
BEDROOM | BATH | BEDROOM |
LIVING |
| KITCHEN |
ROOM |
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| FURNACE |
BASEMENT |
| ROOM |
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two story
FIGURE 2
BEDROOM | BATH | BEDROOM |
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| FAMILY / GREAT ROOM | BATH |
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LIVING |
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ROOM |
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BASE- |
| UTILITY | split level |
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MENT |
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FIGURE 3 | CO alarm locations |
!WARNING
DO NOT install CO alarms:
•Near bathrooms or in shower areas. Steam and aerosol sprays can disable the alarm.
•In closets, crawlspaces, unused attics, or unheated areas
where surrounding air temperatures may go below 40°F (4.4°C) or above 100°F (37.8°C).
•Within five feet of any
•Within one foot of any wall, corner, or other dead air spaces.
•In rooms where chemicals or cleaning supplies are frequently used (paint, hair spray, thinner, etc.). Allow plenty of ventilation in rooms where chemicals are used.
•Directly above a sink, bathtub or basin.
•Directly above or below air exchange or heating vents.
•Behind drapes, furniture, or appliances that could block air flow to the CO alarm.
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