User's Manual

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The device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules as well as Industry
Canada Rules and Regulations license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Conformité Réglementaire
Ce dispositif est conforme à la réglementation de la IC et (Partie 15) de
la FCC. Son fonctionnement est soumis à deux conditions : (1) ce
dispositif ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles, et (2) ce dispositif
doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences
pouvant entraîner des conditions de fonctionnement indésirables.
WARNING: Changes to Section 15 – Regulatory Information is
strictly prohibited. Any changes or modification made to the product
without the permission of the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to use this product.
16. Information about Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison gas
that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry
oxygen.
Periodically review this alarm manual and discuss your CO Alarm
emergency procedure with all members of your family. Never ignore a
CO Alarm. A true alarm is an indication of potentially dangerous levels
of CO. CO Alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of CO
before an emergency - before most people would experience
symptoms of CO poisoning, giving you time to resolve the problem
calmly.
Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO
poisoning. Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while
victims are aware they are not well, they become so disoriented they
are unable to save themselves either by exiting the building or calling
for assistance. Also, young children and household pets may be the
first affected. You should take extra precautions to protect high-risk
persons from CO exposure because they may experience ill effects
from CO at levels that would not ordinarily affect a healthy adult.
Symptoms of CO poisoning
The following common symptoms are related to CO poisoning and
should be discussed with ALL members of the household:
o Mild exposure = Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue
(often described as “flu-like” symptoms).
o Medium exposure = Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness,
confusion, fast heart rate.
o Extreme exposure = Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio-
respiratory failure, death.
If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your
doctor immediately.
Conditions that can produce carbon monoxide
o Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances
caused by:
o Outdoor ambient conditions such as wind direction and/or
velocity, including high gusts of wind; heavy air in the vent pipes
(cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).
o Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust
fans.
o Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances
competing for limited internal air.
o Vent pipe connection vibrating loose from clothes dryers,
furnaces, or water heaters.
o Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which
amplify the above situations.
o Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range,
oven, fireplace, etc.).
o Temperature inversions which can trap exhaust gasses near
the ground.
o Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a
home.
What CO alarms can and cannot do
CO Alarms provide early warning of the presence of CO, usually before
a healthy adult would experience symptoms. This early warning is
possible however, only if your CO Alarm is located, installed, and
maintained as described in this manual.
Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long-term
exposures to low levels may cause symptoms, as well as short-term
exposures to high levels. This unit has a time-weighted alarm; the
higher the level of CO present, the sooner the alarm will be triggered.
This CO Alarm can only warn you of the presence of CO. It does not
prevent CO from occurring, nor can it solve an existing CO problem. If
your unit has alarmed and you’ve provided ventilation by leaving your
windows and doors open, the CO buildup may have dissipated by the
time help responds. Although your problem may appear to be
temporarily solved, it is crucial that the source of the CO is determined
and that the appropriate repairs are made.
CO Alarms have limitation. Like any other electronic device, CO Alarms
are not fool-proof. CO Alarms have a limited operational life. You must
test your CO alarm weekly, because it could fail to operate at any time.
If your CO Alarm fails to test properly, or if its self-diagnostic test reveals
a malfunction, immediately have the unit replaced. This alarm will not
monitor CO levels while in a trouble condition.
CO Alarm can only sense CO that reaches the unit’s sensor. It is
possible that CO may be present in other areas without reaching the
alarm. The rate and ability with which CO reaches the alarm may be
affected by:
o Doors or other obstructions.
o Fresh air from a vent, an open window, or other source.
o CO being present on one level of the home and not reaching a
CO Alarm installed on a different level. (For example, CO in the
basement may not reach an alarm on the second level, near
the bedrooms).
For these reasons, we recommend you provide complete coverage by
placing a CO Alarm on every level of the home.
CO Alarms should not be used to detect the presence of natural gas
(methane), propane, butane, or other combustible fuels.
Instruct children never to touch or otherwise interfere with the alarm.
Warn children of the dangers of CO poisoning.