User manual

CO10-EU V2.0 4/06
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Safety Information
Carbon monoxide is life threatening even at relatively low
concentrations; learn and recognize the effects of CO poisoning (see
Table below). Do not use this meter as a personal safety monitoring
device.
Effects of CO poisoning
0-1 PPM Normal background levels
9 PPM Maximum indoor air quality level
50 PPM Maximum 8 hour average exposure level
200 PPM Mild headache, fatigue, nausea and dizziness
400 PPM Frontal headache, life threatening after 3 hours
800 PPM
Dizziness, nausea, convulsions, DEATH WITHIN 2 TO 3 HOURS
1600 PPM
Nausea within 20 minutes, DEATH WITHIN 1 HOUR
12800 PPM
DEATH WITHIN 2 TO 3 MINUTES
Ensure that the meter is turned on in an area
free of CO. If not, the meter will read incorrectly
when subsequently measuring CO.
Meter Description
1. LCD display
2. Power ON/OFF key
3. MODE key
4. Power on/Alarm light
5. SEL key
6. Sensor
7. Battery compartment
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