Ei Electronics Ei208W - Limitations of CO Alarms

11. Limitations of CO Alarms
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return from holidays and other long absences.
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prevent the CO 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.
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heard behind a closed door or if it is too far away. RF interconnecting CO 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. Fitting CO Alarms on either
side of closed doors will improve their chance of being heard. This CO Alarm is not
designed for people with impaired hearing.
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devices with many parts. Although the Alarm and its component parts have
undergone stringent tests, and are designed to be very reliable, it is possible that
parts can fail. Therefore, you should test your CO Alarm weekly. The CO Alarm
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the label on the side of the Alarm.
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