Part One – Your Kidde CO Alarm
Where Not to Install Your CO Alarm
To avoid causing damage to the CO alarm, to provide optimum protection, and to prevent unnecessary alarms, follow the direc- tions below where NOT to install this CO alarm:
It is recommended that you DO NOT install this CO alarm in garages, kitchens or furnace rooms. Installation in these areas could lead to nuisance alarms, may expose the sensor to sub- stances that could damage or contaminate it, or the alarm may not be heard by persons in other areas of the home, especially if they are sleeping.
In the garage, vehicle exhaust can contain some carbon monox- ide. These levels are higher when the engine is first started. CO levels in a garage may not be sufficient to activate the alarm immediately. Within hours of starting a vehicle and backing it out of the garage, the levels present over time can activate the alarm and become a nuisance.
In the kitchen and furnace room, some gas appliances can emit a short burst of carbon monoxide upon startup. This is normal. If your CO alarm is mounted too close to these appliances, it may alarm often and become a nuisance. If you must install a Kidde CO alarm near a cooking or heating appliance, install at least 5 feet away from the appliance.
Do not install in excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas. Dust, grease or household chemicals can contaminate or coat the alarm’s sensor, causing the unit not to operate properly.
Do not obstruct the vents of the CO alarm. Place the CO alarm where drapes, furniture or other objects do not block the flow of air to the vents.
Do not install in dead air space, such as peaks of vaulted ceilings or gabled roofs, where carbon monoxide may not reach the sen- sor in time to provide early warning.
Do not install in turbulent air from ceiling fans. Do not install near doors and windows that open to the outside, near fresh air vents, or anywhere that is drafty. Rapid air circulation from fans or fresh air from outside may affect the unit’s alarm response time.
Do not install this CO alarm in a switch- or
Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40˚F (4.4˚C) or hotter than 100˚F (37.8˚C). These areas include uncondi- tioned crawl spaces, attics, porches and garages. Extreme tempera- tures will affect the sensitivity of the CO alarm.
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