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Activation of your CO alarm indicates the presence
of carbon monoxide gas (CO) which can KILL YOU.
General Warnings About Carbon Monoxide Gas
WARNING
If your CO alarm signal sounds with the 4-beep pattern:
This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas
from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, or any
other gas types. The alarm also is equipped with Supplemental Temperature
Sensing. This will activate the alarm if the temperature reaches either 135°F
or the temperature rises by more than 20°F in a minute or less.
The CO alarm becomes susceptible to nuisance alarms when subject to
prolonged exposure to certain cleaning supplies, hairsprays and perfume
products. Care should be taken to install the CO alarm in spaces that are
well ventilated where these types of items are stored or used.
1. Press and release the Silence Button.
2. Call your emergency services ( ) ____ - ______, fire department
or 911.
3. Immediately move to fresh air - outdoors or by an open door or
window.
Do a head count to check that all persons are accounted for.
Do not re-enter the premises nor move away from the open
door/window until the emergency services responders have
arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your alarm
remains in its normal condition.
4. After following steps 1-3, if your alarm reactivates within a 24
hour period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance
technician ( ) ____ - ______ to investigate for sources of CO
from fuel burning equipment and appliances, and inspect
for proper operation of this equipment. If problems are
identified during this inspection, have the equipment serviced
immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected
by the technician and consult the manufacturers’ instructions,
or contact the manufacturers directly for more information
about CO safety and 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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