User manual FIRST ALERT M08-0054-002E(FCD2DDNP)

[. . . ] INTRODUCTION BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION USER'S MANUAL 120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY AND SILENCE FEATURE · · Reliable Protection, Maximum Convenience!· Just plug the alarm into a regular outlet, test, and it's ready to go!· Memory stores highest levels of CO detected. 120V AC ~ 60 Hz 0. 09A · Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. [. . . ] Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time. In many reported cases of CO exposure, victims may be aware that they are not feeling well, but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help. Also, young children and pets may be the first affected. The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm sounds. However, people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately! 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. These conditions can prevent proper air movement and cause backdrafting. Never "cap" or cover a chimney in any way that would block air flow. · Test and maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually. Many local gas or oil companies and HVAC companies offer appliance inspections for a nominal fee. · Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances. Check appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check the flame on the burner and pilot lights. A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely and CO may be present. Keep the blower door on the furnace closed. Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuelburning appliances. Make sure appliances are vented to the outside. [. . . ] For this reason, if bedroom doors are usually closed at night, we recommend you install a CO Alarm in each bedroom and in the hallway between them. CO Alarms may not sense CO on another level of the home. For example, a CO Alarm on the second level, near the bedrooms, may not sense CO in the basement. For this reason, one CO Alarm may not give adequate warning. [. . . ]