User manual FIRST ALERT M08-0084-001.E(FCD2BT)

[. . . ] INTRODUCTION BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION USER'S MANUAL 120V PLUG-IN CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WITH BATTERY BACK-UP AND SILENCE FEATURE · · · Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. This CO Alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide from ANY source of combustion. This CO Alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. The Silence Feature is for your convenience only and will not correct a CO problem. [. . . ] If they are not properly maintained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly. "Air-tight" homes with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing can "trap" CO inside. · SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with ALL household members. Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue ("flu-like" symptoms). Medium Exposure: Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate. Extreme Exposure: Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure. It alarms if CO levels are extremely high in a short period of time, or if CO levels reach a certain minimum over a long period of time. The CO Alarm generally sounds an alarm before the onset of symptoms in average, healthy adults. Because you need to be warned of a potential CO problem while you can still react in time. In many reported cases of CO exposure, victims may be aware that they are not feeling well, but become disoriented and can no longer react well enough to exit the building or get help. The average healthy adult might not feel any symptoms when the CO Alarm sounds. However, people with cardiac or respiratory problems, infants, unborn babies, pregnant mothers, or elderly people can be more quickly and severely affected by CO. If you experience even mild symptoms of CO poisoning, consult your doctor immediately! SILENCING THE LOW BATTERY WARNING Pressing the silence button can stop the low battery "chirp" for up to 8 hours; do not remove the battery or unplug the Alarm, unless changing the battery. Once the low battery warning "chirp" silence feature is activated, the unit continues to flash the red light once a minute for 8 hours. The unit will go into Test Mode and the low battery warning will resume (LED flashes and unit sounds "chirp" once a minute. ) If you cannot silence the low battery warning, replace your battery immediately. TESTING AND MAINTENANCE WEEKLY TESTING Press the Test/Silence button on the Alarm cover until alarm sounds. During testing, you will hear a loud alarm sequence ­ 4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps, pause. · If the Alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it immediately. Products under warranty may be returned to the manufacturer for replacement. Exhaust may cause permanent damage and voids your warranty. FINDING THE SOURCE OF CO AFTER AN ALARM Carbon monoxide is an odorless, invisible gas, which often makes it difficult to locate the source of CO after an alarm. These are a few of the factors that can make it difficult to locate sources of CO: · · · House well ventilated before the investigator arrives. Problem caused by "backdrafting. " Transient CO problem caused by special circumstances. · · Because CO may dissipate by the time an investigator arrives, it may be difficult to locate the source of CO. shall not be obligated to pay for any carbon monoxide investigation or service call. 3 HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY? A CO Alarm is an excellent means of protection. It monitors the air and sounds a loud alarm before carbon monoxide levels become threatening for average, healthy adults. [. . . ] Red light FLASHES. THIS MEANS. . . CO Alarms may not be plugged all the way in, or is not receiving power. CO Alarm needs to be replaced. YOU SHOULD. . . Gently push unit all the way into outlet. CO Alarms under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement. Refer to "If Your CO Alarm Sounds" for details on how to respond to an alarm. [. . . ]