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1 20V AC Powered Plug-In Carbon Monoxide ( CO ) Alarm Owner’ s Manual Thank you for purchasing a Firex carbon monoxide alarm. It is an important component of your home security system. Please read this booklet thoroughly . The more familiar you are with the information it contains, the easier you will find it to install, operate, and maintain you[...]
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2 The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide ( CO) is a toxic gas. It cannot be seen, felt, tasted, or smelled. The effects of CO poisoning can cause household members to become extremely ill or even cause death. Due to damage, poor maintenance, or defects, many appliances like furnaces, ovens, fireplaces, kerosene heaters, and grills may silen[...]
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3 CO Alarm Features cont. This CO alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from any source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other type of gas. If this CO alarm sounds its alarm horn, DO NOT assume that it is a false alarm. The alarm horn requires your immediate action. This product is intended for use in ordina[...]
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4 This unit cannot be used in recreational vehicle applications. How to Install Y our CO Alarm Once you have decided the best place to install the CO alarm( s ), follow these steps: 1. Locate a standard household electrical outlet that is not blocked by drapes, furniture, or other items. Be sure the outlet is not near air exchange vents. This CO al[...]
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5 How to Operate Y our CO Alarm This carbon monoxide alarm has been evaluated by UL and meets 2034 UL require- ments. This C O alarm has a three light and sound alarm system: On Green indicator constantly ON indicates unit is operating normally . Service Amber colored indicator and alarm horn beeping every thirty seconds indicates “Unit Fault.”[...]
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6 What to Do if the Alarm Sounds Carbon Monoxide cannot be seen, felt, tasted, or smelled – but it can be FATA L . IF THE RED “ALARM” LED INDICA TOR IS FLASHING AND THE ALARM IS SOUNDING APPROXIMA TEL Y EVERY FIVE SECONDS, IT INDICA TES THE PRESENCE OF CO WHICH CAN BE F AT AL. YOU MUST QUICKL Y DO THE FOLLOWING. 1. Operate reset/silence butto[...]
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7 Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning has many symptoms. However , some symptoms are very similar to flu - like symptoms, the effects of intoxication, or drug usage. In many CO cases, people feel ill and stay home to rest. This only compounds the CO poisoning because they stay in the home where CO is present. As CO level[...]
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8 Home Safety Tips cont. 1. Have all fuel - burning appliances inspected and cleaned yearly by a qualified service technician. The furnace, water heater , and stove are some of the leading sources of CO in homes. 2. Clean fireplace vents and chimney regularly . A blocked chimney could cause a backdraft of CO into the home. Do not cap chimney . This[...]