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• The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to hear the smoke alarm. For optimal detection,
a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home.
This alarm is not intended to alert hearing impaired individuals.
* Reference National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 72
WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY
IMPORTANT: Combination smoke/CO alarms are designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY
source of combustion. They are NOT designed to detect any other gas.
CAUTION: Combination smoke/CO alarms will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas
at the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas. Never restart the source of a CO
problem until it has been fixed. NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM!
WARNING: COMBINATION SMOKE/CO ALARMS ARE INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY
INDOOR LOCATIONS OF FAMILY LIVING UNITS. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED TO MEASURE
COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OSHA
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS. THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION
IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. THEY ARE NOT
DESIGNED FOR USE IN A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RV OR BOAT.
• The installation of combination smoke/CO alarms should not be used as a substitute for proper
installation, use, and maintenance of fuel burning appliances, including appropriate ventilation and
exhaust systems.
• Combination smoke/CO alarms do not prevent CO from occurring, nor can they solve any existing
CO problem.
WARNING: COMBINATION SMOKE/CO ALARMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PROTECT
INDIVIDUALS FROM ACUTE EFFECTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE. THEY WILL NOT
FULLY SAFEGUARD INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IF IN DOUBT,
CONSULT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS MAY
CONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES WHICH PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS FOR
CARBON MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS UNDER 30 PPM. *
• Combination smoke/CO alarms have not been investigated for carbon monoxide detection below
70 PPM.
• This device requires a continuous supply of electrical power from a healthy battery or AC
connection, depending on the model. It will not work without power.
* Reference Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standard 2034
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