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Home Safety Tips
Many CO poisonings are caused by equipment failures due to poor maintenance,
product defects, and damaged parts. The following is a list of safety tips to help pre-
vent CO poisoning within your home:
1. Have all fuel-burning appliances inspected and cleaned yearly by a qualified
service technician. The furnace, water heater, and stove are some of the leading
sources of CO in homes.
2. Clean fireplace vents and chimney regularly. A blocked chimney could cause a
backdraft of CO into the home. Do not cap chimney. This will cause a backdraft of
CO into the home.
3. Do not cap or cover a drafthood or exhaust vent to any appliance. This will trap
dangerous CO inside the house.
4. Do not close off or confine your fuel-burning appliances in a closed area. They
need plenty of ventilation to operate properly.
5. Do not use liquid propane (LP) or charcoal grills indoors.
6. Do not operate any gasoline-powered equipment indoors.
7. Allow for plenty of ventilation when using a kerosene heater. Do not use in small
areas.
Preventive maintenance, common sense, and a CO detection device are some of the
best solutions to preventing CO poisoning. However, a dangerous situation can hap-
pen to anyone at any time.
The following list illustrates some danger signs of CO presence.
1. Soot and dirt build-up seeping out of chimney or other exhaust vents.
2. A mostly yellow, rather than clear blue, burner flame or pilot flame in gas
appliances.
3. A draft of air coming from appliances, chimneys, or vents.
IF YOU HAVE FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS OR SUSPECT CO POISONING,
SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY.
WHERE TO SEND YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
FOR SERVICE
To return carbon monoxide alarms under warranty, send the CO alarm plus postage
prepaid, a note describing the nature of the difficulty, and proof of date of purchase to:
Maple Chase Company
Product Service Department
2820 Thatcher Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515, United States of America
Technical Service: (800) 779-1719
M-F 7:30 - 5:30 CST
WARRANTY INFORMATION
5-YEAR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WARRANTY
Maple Chase Company warrants to the original consumer purchaser each new
carbon monoxide alarm to be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase. Maple
Chase Company agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any defective carbon
monoxide alarm, provided that it is returned with postage prepaid and with proof of
purchase date to Maple Chase. This warranty does not cover damage resulting
from accident, misuse, or abuse or lack of reasonable care of the product. This
warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties, obligations, or liabilities. THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FOR THE CARBON
MONOXIDE ALARM FROM PURCHASE DATE. Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to
you. IN NO CASE SHALL MAPLE CHASE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS
CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
This product meets all the requirements of U.L. Standard 2034.
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