Aico Ei3018 - Limitations of Heat and CO Alarms

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Limitations of Heat and CO Alarms
- Mains powered Alarms will not work if the mains power supply is off or disconnected and the
backup battery is depleted.
- The Alarms may not be heard. The sound output is loud but it may not be heard behind a closed
door or if it is too far away. Interconnecting Alarms greatly improves the probability that they will
be heard. The Alarm may not wake up somebody who has taken alcohol or drugs. The alarm sound
may be masked by other sounds such as T.V., stereo, traffic noise etc. This Alarm is not designed for
people with impaired hearing.
- Heat Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient heat does not reach the Alarms. Heat may be prevented
from reaching the Alarm if the fire is too far away, for example, if the fire is on another floor,
behind a closed door, in a chimney, in a wall cavity, or if the prevailing air drafts carry the heat
away. Interconnecting heat alarms with smoke alarms located throughout the house or premises
will significantly improve the probability of early detection.
- The Heat Alarm may not detect every type of fire to give sufficient early warning.
- Carbon Monoxide must enter the CO Alarm for it to be detected. There may be Carbon Monoxide
in other areas of the house (e.g. downstairs, in a closed room etc) but not in the vicinity of the CO
Alarm. Doors, air draughts and obstructions can prevent the CO from reaching the Alarm. For these
reasons we recommend CO Alarms are fitted both near and in bedrooms, particularly if bedroom
doors are closed at night. Additionally, install in rooms where members of the household spend
much of their time, and in rooms with potential sources of CO gas.
- The Alarms don’t last indefinitely. The manufacturer recommends regular testing and replacement
after, at most, 10 years, as a precaution.
- CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance. House-holders are responsible for their own
insurance. The CO Alarm warns of increasing CO levels, but we do not guarantee that this will
protect everyone from CO poisoning.