Use and Care Manual

 •Smokealarmscannotprovideanalarmifsmokedoes
not reach the alarm. Therefore, smoke alarms may not
sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the
other side of a closed door or on a different floor.
 •Ifthealarmislocatedoutsidethebedroomorona
different floor, it may not wake up a sound sleeper.
 •Theuseofalcoholordrugsmayalsoimpairone’s
ability to hear the smoke alarm. For maximum
protection, a smoke alarm should be installed in each
sleeping area on every level of a home.
 •Althoughsmokealarmscanhelpsavelivesby 
providing an early warning of a fire, they are not a
substitute for an insurance policy. Home owners and
renters should have adequate insurance to protect their
lives and property.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm monitors the air for the
presence of CO. It will alarm when there are high levels
of CO present, and when there are low levels of CO
present over a longer period of time. When a CO condition
matches either of these situations, the alarm/voice message
warning system will sound, and be accompanied by the
flashing red LED light. The carbon monoxide sensor uses an
electrochemical technology.
CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of
carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon monoxide
gas may be present in other areas.
Individuals with medical problems may consider using
warning devices which provide audible and visual signals for
carbon monoxide concentrations under 30 ppm.
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Carbon Monoxide Alarm Features
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