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. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire, or any other gas. This CO Alarm is approved for use in single-family residences. [. . . ] 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. The following conditions can result in transient CO situations: 1. 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). Temperature inversions, which can trap exhaust close to the ground. 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. Keep them free of debris, leaves, and nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for rust and corrosion, cracks, or separations. [. . . ] CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after you press the Test/Silence button. END OF LIFE SIGNAL. CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous situation. CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high levels of CO are revealed in an investigation. The CO Alarm may be improperly located. Refer to "Where to Install CO Alarms. " If you have any questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-9005. LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") the maker of First Alert® brand products, warrants that for a period of seven years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. [. . . ]