2. Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer
2.1 What is Carbon Monoxide ?
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High levels of CO in a house can be caused by:
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2.2 What happens when your CO Alarm detects Carbon Monoxide ?
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NEVER
IGNORE THE ALARM !
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