Installation Instructions

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(3) The CO Alarm may not be heard. The sound output is loud but it may not be
heard behind a closed door or if it is too far away. The Alarm may not wake up
somebody who is impaired by alcohol or medications. The alarm sound may be
masked by other sounds such as T.V., stereo, traffic noise etc. Installing CO Alarms
on either side of closed doors will improve their chance of being heard. This CO
Alarm is not designed for people with impaired hearing.
(4) CO Alarms don’t last indefinitely. CO Alarms are sophisticated electronic
devices with many parts. Although CO Alarms and their component parts have
undergone stringent testing, and are designed to be very reliable, it is possible that
parts can fail. Therefore, you should test your CO Alarms weekly. CO Alarms must
be replaced after 10 years of operation.
(5) CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance. House-holders are responsible
for their own insurance. CO Alarms warn of increasing CO levels, but we do not
guarantee that this will protect everyone from CO poisoning.
(6) CO Alarms are not suitable as early warning Smoke Alarms. Some fires produce
Carbon Monoxide, but the response characteristics of these CO Alarms are such
that they would not give sufficient warning of fire. Smoke Alarms must be fitted to
give early warning of fire.
(7) CO Alarms do not detect the presence of natural gas (methane), propane,
butane or other combustible gases. Install combustible Gas Alarms to detect such
gases. Note: Carbon Monoxide Alarms, with electrochemical sensors have a cross
sensitivity to hydrogen. This means that they can alarm due to sensing hydrogen
produced by batteries which are incorrectly charged, such as on boats or with battery
back-up systems such as those used with alternative energy systems. The unit will
alarm with 500 ppm H
2 after between 10 and 40 minutes exposure.
This CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended for the use in