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CO Alarms are fitted both near and in bedrooms, particularly if bedroom doors are closed at night.
Additionally install in rooms where members of the household spend much of their time, and in rooms with
potential sources of CO gas.
(3) The CO Alarm may not be heard. The sound output is loud but it may not be heard behind a closed
door or if it is too far away. Interconnecting CO Alarms greatly improves the probability that they will be
heard. The Alarm may not wake up somebody who has taken alcohol or drugs. The alarm sound may be
masked by other sounds such as T.V., stereo, traffic noise etc. Fitting CO Alarms on either side of closed
doors will improve their chance of being heard. This CO Alarm is not designed for people with impaired
hearing.
(4) CO Alarms don’t last indefinitely. CO Alarms are sophisticated electronic devices with many parts.
Although the alarm and its component parts have undergone stringent tests, and are designed to be very
reliable, it is possible that parts can fail. Therefore, you should test your CO Alarm weekly. The CO Alarm
sensor must be replaced after 5 years operation. The complete unit must be replaced after 10 years.
(5) CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance. House-holders are responsible for their own
insurance. The CO Alarm warns of increasing CO levels, but we do not guarantee that this will protect
everyone from CO poisoning.
(6) CO Alarms are not suitable as early warning Smoke Alarms. Some fires produce Carbon Monoxide,
but the response characteristics of these CO Alarms are such that they would not give sufficient warning
of fire. Smoke Alarms must be fitted to give early warning of fire.
The CO Alarm does not detect the presence of natural gas (methane), bottled gas (propane, butane) or
other combustible gases. Fit combustion gas alarms to detect these.
WARNING: THIS CO ALARM IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM THE ACUTE
EFFECTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. IT WILL NOT FULLY SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS
WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.
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