Operating instructions

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in proper working order and to ensure that the
sensorswilllastforthelifetimeoftheproduct,itis
recommendedthatyou:
• Test the sounder, batteries and circuitry of your
detectoronceperweekbypressingandholding
theTest/Resetbuttonfor1second.
• Perform the sensor test annually.
• Keep the detector free of dust by gently
vacuumingwithasoftbrushattachmentwhen
required.
• Topreventthepossibilityofcontaminatingthe
sensor in your detector and thus affecting its
reliability:
• Neverusecleaningsolutions onyourdetector.
Simplywipewithadampcloth.
• Do not paint the detector
• Do not spray aerosols on or near to the detector.
• Donotuseanysolventbasedproductsnearto
the detector
Failure of any test should be reported to
the manufacturers technical support line.
(this telephone number can be found at the
back of this handbook)
Do not attempt to repair your CO Detector. Do not
remove any screws or open the main casing of
your detector. Any attempt to do so may cause
malfunctionandwillinvalidatethewarranty.
Never ignore any alarm.
What to do in the event of an alarm
• Keepcalmandopenallthedoorsandwindows
toventilateyourcaravan
• Stop using all fuel burning appliance and ensure
wherepossibletheyareturnedoff
• Evacuatethecaravanleavingdoorsandwindows
open
• Donotreenterthecaravanuntilthealarmhas
stopped.
• Getmedicalhelpforanyonesufferingtheeffects
ofCOpoisoningandadvisethatCOpoisoningis
suspected.
• Closethewindowsanddoorsanddonotusethe
caravanagainuntilyouhavehadafullserviceof
all appliances by your supplying retailer. In the
case of gas appliances they must be tested by
aGASSAFEregisteredinstaller.Pleaseconyact
yourBaileyRetailerformoredetails.
The electro-chemical sensors used in the carbon-
monoxidealarmhavealimitedlifespan-therefore
it is recommended that a CO alarm is replaced
every5-7yearsaftermanufactureorinaccordance
withtheunit’sinstructions,dotobesurecheckthe
manufacturing date on the alarm’s label.
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