Kidde 5CO User Manual

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1. What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that has no taste, colour or smell.
Potenal Sources of CO
• Wood-burning stoves
• Gas boilers and fires
• Gas Hobs
• Oil and coal burning appliances
• Portable gas heaters
• Blocked flues and chimneys
• Fumes from integral garages
• Barbecues
This CO alarm is no substute for proper maintenance of your
appliances.
Carbon monoxide can be produced from poorly burning appliances
or from blocked flues and chimneys.
If your alarm has sounded and you have venlated the room the CO
may have dispersed before help arrives. It is crucial that the source
of CO is determined and appropriate maintenance carried out.
Carbon monoxide is a cumulave poison meaning long-term exposure to low levels may cause
symptoms. This Kidde alarm is me-weighted – the higher the level of CO, the sooner it will alarm.

Kidde 5CO Specifications

General

Model	5CO
Type	Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Battery Type	3 AA batteries
Sensor Type	Electrochemical
Alarm Sound Level	85 dB at 10 feet
Test/Reset Button	Yes
Low Battery Signal	Yes
Warranty	10-year limited warranty
Power Source	Battery-operated
Operating Temperature	40°F to 100°F (4.4°C to 37.8°C)
Operating Humidity	10% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Certifications	UL 2034