If Your CO Alarm Sounds (cont’d)
Make sure that motor vehicles are not, and have not been, operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence.
If the CO alarm sounds its alarm horn again, it has sensed CO. This is not a false alarm.
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CO
IN YOUR HOME
It is important to be familiar with the poten- tial sources of CO in your home. In the event of an alarm, it will make it easier to pinpoint and correct the problem.
Be aware of the proper uses for each device. Have these devices serviced and cleaned reg- ularly. Use common sense, and follow safety and hazard instructions carefully whenever using any of these devices.
WARNING
BE AWARE OF COMMON SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE. Common sources of carbon monoxide are furnaces, heating devices, water heaters, gas stoves, kerosene heaters, fireplaces, barbecues used indoors, running motors or engines in attached garages, and gasoline powered devices, such as generators or pumps used in emergency situations.
WARNING
Individuals with medical problems may con- sider using warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for carbon monox- ide concentrations under 30ppm.
WARNING
If alarm horn sounds, and the combination alarm is not being tested, the unit is sensing either smoke or CO. THE SOUND OF THE ALARM HORN REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION. Please read and understand the following features to deter- mine what you can do if the alarm sounds unexpectedly.
Quick Quiet™ False Alarm Control™ and Smart Quiet™
When the alarm(s) sound, pushing the Smart Button on the nearest alarm activates either a Quick Quiet™ False Alarm Control™ or Smart Quiet™ response depending on the situation.
NOTE: These features temporarily quiet alarms, but do not disable the sensor. They are designed to give you time to evacuate the building without the added noise of the alarm.
If you push the Smart Button on the alarm
sounding nearest to you...
1.And all alarms including the one you touched silence, Quick Quiet™ has been activated. This also means the unit nearest you is the trigger- ing unit. Assess the situation around you and take appropriate action.
2.And all alarms silence except one located else- where in the building, the Smart Quiet™ has been activated and has identified the triggering alarm. This helps you identify the trigger alarm(s) and areas of immediate danger to avoid under alarm conditions.
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