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What Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can and Cannot Do
CO alarms are designed to sense unacceptable levels of CO from mal-
functioning furnaces, appliances, gas engines or other sources. This
Carbon Monoxide alarm is not a substitute for installing and maintaining an
operational smoke alarm.
CO alarms provide early warning of the presence of carbon monoxide,
usually before a healthy adult would experience symptoms.
This early warning is possible, however, only if your Kidde CO alarm is
located, installed and maintained as described in this user’s guide.
This CO alarm is designed to act as a monitor, it is not designed for use
as a short-term testing device to perform a quick check for the presence
of CO.
CO alarms have limitations. Like any other electronic device, CO alarms
are not fool-proof.
CO alarms have a limited operational life. You must test your CO alarm
weekly, because it could fail to operate at any time. If your CO alarm
fails to test properly, or if its self-diagnostic test reveals a malfunction,
immediately have the unit replaced. See back page for warranty infor-
mation. This CO alarm also has an "operational end of life" feature
which will indicate when to replace the alarm. See page 28 for details
of this feature.
CO alarms can only sense CO that reaches the unit’s sensor. Carbon
monoxide may be present in other areas without reaching the alarm.
The rate at which CO reaches the unit may be affected by doors or other
obstructions. In addition, fresh air from a vent or open window or any
other source may prevent CO from reaching the sensor. Please observe
cautions on page 5 “Where to install your alarm.”
CO could be present on one level of the home and not reach a CO alarm
installed on a different level. For example, CO in the basement may not
reach an alarm on the second level, near the bedrooms. For this reason,
we recommend you provide complete coverage by placing a CO alarm
on every level of the home.
CO alarms should not be used to detect the presence of natural gas
(methane), propane, butane, or other combustible fuels.
CO alarms are not a substitute for property, disability, life or other insur-
ance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility.
Consult your insurance agent.