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Common sources of CO
• Oilandgasboilers
• Portablegenerators
• Oilorsolidfuelcookers
• Gasorparanheaters
• Barbecues
• Cloggedchimneys
• Woodorgasreplaces
• Cigarettesmoke
• Gasappliances
• Anyfossilfuelburningappliance
WARNING: This FireAngel carbon
monoxidedetectorisnotacombustible
gas detector, nor a smoke detector. Please
install the proper detectors to detect
combustiblegases,orsmoke.
This CO detector should not be seen as a
substitute for the proper installation, use,
andmaintenanceoffuel-burningappliances
(including appropriate ventilation and
exhaust systems), nor the sweeping of
chimneys.
WARNING: Variables relating to your
fuel buring appliances can change at
any point eg. the ue or chimney could
suddenly become blocked or damaged,
appliances may stop running correctly or
circumstances in neighbouring properties
may change resulting in the presence of
carbonmonoxide.Forthisandotherreasons
do not use this carbon monoxide detector
on an intermittent basis, or as a portable
detectorfortryingtotraceonesourceofthe
spillage of combustion products from fuel-
burningappliancesorfromchimneys.
Do not:
• IGNOREANYWARNINGFROMYOURCO
DETECTOR!
• Burncharcoalinsideyourhome,caravan,
tentorcabin
• Install,convertorservicefuel-burning
applianceswithoutproperknowledge,
skillandexpertise
• Useagascookerforheatingaroom
• Operateunventedgasburningappliances
usingparanornaturalgasinclosed
rooms
• Operatepetrol-poweredenginesindoors
orinconnedareas
• Ignoreasafetydevicewhenitshutsan
applianceo
Always:
• Buyappliancesacceptedbyarecognised
testinglaboratory
• Installappliancesaccordingtothe
manufacturer’sinstructions
• Haveapplianceinstallationscarriedout
byprofessionals(forgasappliances
engineersshouldberegistered)
• Haveyourappliancescheckedregularly
byaqualiedserviceengineer
• Haveyourchimneysanduescleaned
professionallyeveryyear
• Makeregularvisualinspectionsofallfuel-
burningappliances