User manual

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User manual
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High inhaled carbon monoxide concentrations bind carbon monoxide to the red blood
cells and block the uptake of oxygen in the blood. This lack of oxygen can quickly lead to
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of inhaled carbon monoxide lead to irreversible heart and brain damage, larger amounts to
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a function of the concentration of respiratory poison in the air. (ppm = parts per million, ‰)
Carbon monoxide
value
Possible symptoms of intoxication
200 ppm Carbon monoxide value Possible symptoms of intoxication
Low headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea after 2 to 3 hours.
400 ppm Headache in the forehead within 1 to 2 hours, life threatening
after 3 hours.
800 ppm Dizziness, nausea and cramping within 45 minutes.
1.600 ppm Headache, dizziness and nausea within 20 minutes.
Unconsciousness within 2 hours Death possible within 1 hour.
3.200 ppm Headache, dizziness and nausea within 5 to 10 minutes.
Death within 25 to 30 minutes.
Other hallmarks of carbon monoxide poisoning can be cramping and rosy
complexion despite lack of oxygen.
1.3 Emergency measures in case of gas leakage
• Always observe your own safety.
• Hold your breath.
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gases.
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• Breathe fresh air, eg. at the window.
• Provide fresh air by opening windows and doors.
Thus, the concentration of carbon monoxide in the air is rapidly reduced.
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• Rescue victims with symptoms of intoxication in the fresh air.
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the Gas & CO Detector.
• Close the main gas stopcock.
With LPG this is usually directly at the gas tank.
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1.4 Warning steps
DANGER
Warnings against hazards that will result directly in death or serious
injuries in case of non-observance.
WARNING
Warnings against hazards that may result in death or serious injuries
in case of nonobservance.
CAUTION
Warnings against hazards that may result in injuries in case of non-
observance.
NOTICE
Warnings against hazards that may result in material damage in case of
non-observance.