Activation of this device indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) which can kill you. If alarm sounds:

1.

Operate test/reset button;

 

2.

Call your emergency services, fire department or 911; (Phone No.

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3.Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door/window. Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not reenter the premises nor move away from the open door/window 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; (Phone No.) to

investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection, have the equipment serviced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturers' instructions or contact 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 residence.

INSTALLING THE ALARM FOR RESIDENTIAL USE

LOCATION

One of the most important considerations in any CO alarm system is the location of the alarms. Statistics of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) show that most of the fatal CO occurrences happen at night while people are sleeping.

Early warning of CO is best achieved by the installation of CO alarms on all floors and areas of the household including attached garages. Placement of a alarm in a garage may cause an alarm due to CO from automotive exhaust.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Put a CO alarm inside each bedroom where the occupant closes the door while sleeping. Particulate smoke can be blocked by a closed door, but CO fumes are likely to get through.

A CO alarm should be installed in any family living unit containing a fuel-burning appliance or fireplace or having an attached garage.

A CO alarm should be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. Where bedrooms are separated and audibility of the alarm to occupants within the bedroom area could be seriously impaired, more than one unit could be needed.

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Universal Security Instruments CD-9590, CD-9690 Installing the Alarm for Residential USE, Location, Recommendations

CD-9590, CD-9690 specifications

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