SAFETY
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION
present or high levels are short-lived, the
micro controller accumulates the
information and determines when an
alarm level has been reached. This
feature eliminates nuisance alarms.
The CO alarm conducts a self-diagnosis
of critical components every 180
seconds. Should a major component
fail, the CO alarm will enter a fault mode.
Both audible and visual warning
indicators are activated.
The CO alarm circuit board is sealed
against moisture and corrosion to
withstand the harshest environments
and ensure durability.
WARNING
• This carbon monoxide alarm is
designed to detect carbon monoxide
gas from ANY source of combustion.
It is NOT designed to detect smoke,
re or any other gas.
• The alarm system will not detect
carbon monoxide that is not in the
vicinity of the alarm. Carbon monoxide
in other rooms or areas will not be
detected. Alarms mounted near
obstructions or in ‘dead’ air spaces
will not detect carbon monoxide.
• The alarm system does not guarantee
or imply that CO poisoning will not
occur. Do NOT use the CO Sentinel as
a replacement for ordinary
precautions or periodic inspections of
equipment. NEVER rely on alarm
systems to save your life, common
sense is still prudent and necessary.
Nuisance Alarms
Although the system alarm detects only
carbon monoxide in a normal
environment, studies have found that
unusually high concentrations of
chemicals and/or vapors may affect the
sensor.
The device may be triggered by any
number of hydrocarbons at very high
levels.
While these may be considered
nuisance alarms, levels high enough to
create an alarm condition are also
hazardous. Treat these “nuisance”
alarms as an actual carbon monoxide
alarm condition. Evacuate and ventilate
the area. Before, during, and
immediately after working with any
chemicals, make sure enough fresh air
ventilation is available.
NOTE
• The audible horn on the alarm system
meets UL requirements; however, the
horn may not be heard in remote
areas.
• The nature of an alarm system is to
produce an irritating and loud noise.
The audible signal of the alarm system
may shock or startle persons near the
alarm. Hearing damage can occur if
prolonged exposure to the audible
alarm is allowed.
• All electric devices have limited life
spans and may fail without warning.
Inspect the alarm system on a
periodic basis. Do NOT assume that
the alarm system will prevent CO
poisoning. It is a supplement-warning
device only.
WARNING
Actuation of your CO alarm indicates the
presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO),
which can kill you.
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