Kidde KN-COPP-B, KN-COB-B manual What To Do If The Alarm Sounds cont, Symptoms of CO Poisoning

Part Four – What to do When the Alarm Sounds

▲	WARNING: Actuation of your CO
!	Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon
	Monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU.

1)Operate test/reset button;

2)Call your emergency services (fire dept. or 911);

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3)Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door/win- dow. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not re-enter the premises nor move away from the open door/win- dow until the emergency services responders have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your alarm remains in its normal condition.

4)After following steps 1-3, if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment.

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If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturer’s instructions, or con- tact the manufacturer’s directly, for more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles are not, and have not been, operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the resi- dence.

Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has been corrected.

Never ignore the sound of the alarm!

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What To Do If The Alarm Sounds (cont.)

Symptoms of CO Poisoning

The following common symptoms are related to carbon monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with ALL members of the household. Learn the difference between mild, medium and extreme levels.

Caution: This CO alarm will only indicate the presence of CO at the sensor. CO may be present in other areas.

Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as “Flu-like” symptoms).

Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.

Extreme Exposure:

Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardiorespiratory failure, death.

Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance. Young children and household pets are typically the first affected.

If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately!

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