Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
WARNING: Reinstall the Smoke/CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous protection.
When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are used, the area must be well ventilated. The following substances can effect the CO sensor and may cause false readings and damage to the sensor:
Methane, propane, iso-butane, iso-propanol, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sulphide, sulphide dioxides, alcohol based products, paints, thinner, solvents, adhesives, hairspray, aftershave, perfume and some cleaning agents.
General CO Information
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen.
Possible Sources
CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: petrol, propane, natural gas, oil and wood. It can be produced by any fuel-burning appliance that is malfunctioning, improperly installed, or not ventilated correctly. Possible sources include boilers, gas stoves, gas clothes dryers, water heaters, portable gas/paraffin heaters, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and certain swimming pool heaters. Blocked chimneys or flues, back drafting and changes in air pressure, corroded or disconnected vent pipes, and a loose or cracked boiler heat exchanger can also cause CO. Vehicles and other combustion engines running in an attached garage and using a charcoal/gas grill in an enclosed area are all possible sources of CO.
