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When removed from exposure, the symptoms dissipate as Carbon Monoxide is
expelled through the lungs. Level of contamination in the body reduces at half-life
increments at approximately four-hour intervals. Treatment with Oxygen will
quicken recovery time.
In cases of mild exposure, the symptoms may include: a slight headache, nausea,
vomiting and fatigue. Some consider this a "Flu-like Symptom." Symptoms for
medium exposure may include a severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion
and fast heart rate. Extreme exposure can result in unconsciousness, convulsions,
cardio-respiratory failure and death. Young children and household pets may be
the first affected. Other highly sensitive people would include the elderly and
people with lung or heart disease or anemia.
The CO detector is designed to detect the toxic CO Gas resulting from
incomplete combustion of any fuel. This can be gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil,
charcoal or wood. Anything that burns fuel such as engines, generators, furnaces,
gas stoves or water heaters, produce CO gas. Consequently, it is uncommon for
household smoke from cigarettes or normal cooking to cause the alarm to sound.
CAUTION: Activation of this device indicates the presence of
carbon monoxide (CO), which can be fatal. A concentration of
above 100 PPM will cause a warning condition. Individuals with
medical problems may consider using detection devices with lower
carbon monoxide alarming capabilities. Prolonged exposure to
the horn at a close distance may be harmful to hearing.
The CO detector is wired to both the house and chassis batteries, this allows a
reliable and continuous protection by alerting the build up of potentially dangerous
levels of CO. Once the unit is powered, it will run through a brief warm-up and
self check prior to monitoring for CO gas. There are no switches that can accidentally
be turned off. There is a simple test procedure that should be preformed to ensure
the CO detector is functioning properly.
WARNING: If there is constant beeping and the red light is
flashing, CO gas has been detected. Shut off appliances, coach
engine, and water heater. Evacuate the motorhome and have any
problems corrected before restarting any appliances or
the coach.
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