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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 ordinary indoor locations of family living
units. It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards.
Where to Install Your CO Alarm
Carbon monoxide gas can be anywhere and everywhere. CO gas is equal
to or slightly lighter than air, and disperses evenly with the air in a room.
Therefore, install this CO alarm where air circulation is best. DO NOT
mount the CO alarm within 1 foot of the ceiling/wall or wall/wall intersec-
tion, or other dead air spaces.
Since most CO fatalities occur while families are sleeping, we recommend that you install
at least one CO alarm in the hallway outside each separate sleeping area and one inside
each bedroom or sleeping area.
We also recommend that you install a CO alarm on every separate living level of the home
where household members frequently spend time, as well as in the basement.
See figures 1, 2, and 3 for typical CO alarm locations within the home.
This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor.
Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
DO NOT install CO alarms:
• Near bathrooms or in shower areas. Steam and aerosol sprays can
disable the alarm.
• In closets, crawlspaces, unused attics, or unheated areas
where surrounding air temperatures may go below 40° F (4.4° C) or above
100° F (37.8° C).
• Within five feet of any fuel-burning appliance (stove, kerosene heater,
furnace, fireplace, etc.).
• Within one foot of any wall, corner, or other dead air spaces.
• In rooms where chemicals or cleaning supplies are frequently used
(paint, hair spray, thinner, etc.). Allow plenty of ventilation in rooms where chemicals
are used.
• Directly above a sink, bathtub or basin.
• Directly above or below air exchange or heating vents.
• Behind drapes, furniture, or appliances that could block air flow to the
CO alarm.
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BEDROOM
single story
BEDROOM BEDROOM BATH
BASEMENT
FURNACE
ROOM
FIGURE 1
LIVING
ROOM
FURNACE
ROOM
two story
BEDROOM BEDROOM
LIVED-IN ATTIC
BATH
BASEMENT
split level
BEDROOM
FAMILY / GREAT ROOM
BATH
BATH
LIVING
ROOM
UTILITY
ROOM BASE-
MENT
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
Key
CO alarm locations
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