User's Manual

Immediately move to fresh air – outdoors or by an

open door/ window. Do a head count to check that

all persons are accounted for. DO NOT re-enter the

premises until the emergency services responders

have arrived, the premises have been aired out and

your alarm has returned to its normal condition.

After following steps 1-3, if your alarm reactivates

within a 24 hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call

a qualied appliance technician to investigate for

sources of carbon monoxide from fuel burning

equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper

operation of this equipment. Make sure that motor

vehicles are not, and have not been, operating in an

attached garage or adjacent to the residence.

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Note: When ventilation is provided by leaving the window

and doors open, the carbon monoxide build up may have

If problems persist:

Ensure there are no fuel burning appliances in the

vicinity which could be leaking carbon monoxide

gas, e.g. from next door.

Ensure there are no fumes in the area, e.g. paint

thinners, hair spray, chemical cleaners, aerosol

sprays, etc.

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dissipated by the time help arrives and the alarm may

have stopped sounding. Although your problem may

appear temporarily solved it is crucial that the source

of the carbon monoxide is determined and appropriate

repairs made.