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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Intended Use
The CM-E1 is a low voltage (9-32 VDC) detector of Carbon Monoxide (CO). The CM–E1 is designed for connection to UL
Listed Fire Alarm/Burglary Control Panels. NOTE: Any time the words “Control Panel” or “Alarm Panel” or “Alarm Control
Panel” are used in these instructions, they refer to a UL Listed Fire Alarm/Burglary Control Panel. Alarm control panels
that work on 12 or 24 VDC can provide battery backup to the CM-E1 detectors. This carbon monoxide detector is
designed to detect CO gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire or any other gas.
List of Warnings and Cautions within these User Instructions
Each person using this equipment must read and understand the information in these User Instructions before use. Installation
of this equipment by untrained or unqualified persons, or use that is not in accordance with these User Instructions may
adversely affect product performance and result in sickness or death. For proper use see User Instructions, or call Macurco
Technical Service.
Use only for monitoring the gas which the sensor and detector are designed to monitor. Failure to do so may result in exposures
to gases not detectable and cause sickness or death. For proper use see User Instructions, or call Macurco Technical Service.
Do not cover or obstruct audible alarm opening or visual alarm LED. Doing so may adversely affect product performance and
result in sickness or death.
Do not disassemble unit or attempt to repair or modify any component of this detector. This detector contains no user
serviceable parts, and substitution of components may adversely affect product performance and result in sickness or death.
This detector helps monitor for the presence and concentration level of carbon monoxide gas. Misuse may produce an
inaccurate reading, which means that higher levels of the gas being monitored may be present and could result in overexposure
and cause sickness or death. For proper use, see supervisor or User Instructions, or call Macurco Technical Service.
When the unit is turned on it performs a self-test, which activates the audible and visual alarms. If the self-test fails, or all the
alarms do not activate, do not use. Failure to do so may adversely affect product performance and result in sickness or death.
Immediately exit the environment if it causes an alarm condition on the detector. Failure to do so may result in sickness or
death.
UL 2034
The CM-E1 may not function effectively below 40
F (4.4°C) or above 100
F (37.8°C). Using the detector outside of this
temperature range may adversely affect product performance and result in sickness or death.
This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family living units and office workspaces. The CM-E1 is not
designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial
standards.
To help avoid false alarms, the CM-E1 is not intended for low level detection (below 30ppm) of carbon monoxide, per UL
2034.
Individuals with certain medical problems may consider using warning devices that provide audible and visual signals for
carbon monoxide concentrations below 30 ppm.
The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members
of the household:
Mild exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as “Flu-like” symptoms).
Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio respiratory failure, and death.
Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they
become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance. Young
children and household pets may be the first affected.
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