User manual FIRST ALERT CO600 09-10

[. . . ] USER'S MANUAL 120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH SILENCE FEATURE INTRODUCTION BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION · · · · Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. This CO Alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem. [. . . ] Some individuals are more sensitive to CO than others, including people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. Members of sensitive populations should consult their doctors for advice on taking additional precautions. Fuel-burning appliances like: portable heater, gas or wood burning fireplace, gas kitchen range or cooktop, gas clothes dryer. Damaged or insufficient venting: corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe, leaking chimney pipe or flue, or cracked heat exchanger, blocked or clogged chimney opening. Improper use of appliance/device: operating a barbecue grill or vehicle in an enclosed area (like a garage or screened porch). Transient CO Problems: "transient" or on-again-off-again CO problems can be caused by outdoor conditions and other special circumstances. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel appliances caused by outdoor conditions such as: · Wind direction and/or velocity, including high, gusty winds. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles). · Negative pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans. · Several appliances running at the same time competing for limited fresh air. · Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces, or water heaters. · Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations. Extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices (range, oven, fireplace). Car idling in an open or closed attached garage, or near a home. FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it difficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO: · · · House well ventilated before the investigator arrives. Problem caused by "backdrafting. " Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances. Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be difficult to locate the source of CO. shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call. HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY? A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm before carbon monoxide levels become threatening for average, healthy adults. A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appliances. To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning: · Clean chimneys and flues yearly. Also, have a professional check for rust and corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can prevent proper air movement and cause backdrafting. [. . . ] If not, press the Test/ Silence button again and keep ventilating your home. If frequent alarms continue, have home rechecked for potential CO problems. You may be experiencing an intermittent CO problem. The light flashes (RED) and the horn sounds 5 "chirps" every minute. CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you press the Test/Silence button. END OF LIFE SIGNAL. [. . . ]