To replace the battery you must first remove the alarm from the screw then open the
battery door, then you can directly replace the battery.
After installing or changing the battery, reinstall your alarm. Test your alarm by using the
test button and check that the red LED flashing once every 30 seconds.
Replace battery with qualified brands.
CAUTION: Don’t press test/reset button while installing batteries. Otherwise, the unit will
not work.
General Maintenance
To keep your CO Alarm in good working order, please follow these simple steps:
Verify the unit’s alarm and LED light operation by pushing the test button once a
week.
Remove the unit from mounting bracket and vacuum the alarm cover and vents with
a soft brush attachment once a month to remove dust and dirt.
REINSTALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING AND THEN TEST USING THE
TEST/RESET BUTTON!
Never use detergents or other solvents to clean the unit.
Avoid praying air fresheners, hair spray, or other aerosols near the CO Alarm.
Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor’s ability
to detect CO. never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. This action will
void your warranty.
WARNING:
reinstall the CO Alarm as soon as possible to assure continuous
protection.
When household cleaning supplies or similar contaminates are used, the area must
be well ventilated. The following substances can affect the CO sensor: Methane,
propane, iso-butane, iso-propanol, ethyl acetate, hydrogen sulfide dioxies, and
alcohol based products, paints, thinner, solvents, adhesives, hair spray, after shave,
perfume, and some cleaning agents.
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
Symptoms of CO poisoning
Initial carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are similar to the flu with no fever and can
include dizziness, severe headaches, nausea, vomiting and disorientation. Everyone is
susceptible but experts agree that unborn babies, pregnant women, senior citizens and
people with heart or respiratory problems are especially vulnerable. If symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning are experienced seek medical attention immediately. CO poisoning
can be determined by a carboxyhemogoblin test.
The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and should be
discussed with ALL members of the household:
4. Mild Exposure:
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as
“Flu-like” symptoms).
5. Medium Exposure:
Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heat
rate.
6.
Extreme Exposure:
Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardiorespiratory failure,
death.
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